November 19-20Conferences

November 22 Thanksgiving

November 23 Black Friday

Academic School Calendar

November:20-21 No school

22-23 No school and district offices are closed

30 No school 6-12 grade students

December:19-21 No school/district

closed- furlough day

21-31 No school- Winter Break

24-25 District office are closed

January 2013:1 No school- Winter

Break

1 District offices are closed- furlough day

21 No school and district offices are closed

February:1 No school

18 No school

March:15 No school for 6-12

grade students

25-29 No school- Spring Break

ClypianSouth Salem High School’s

Friday, November 16, 2012Volume LX, Issue III

Important Dates

Last year, students in the Salem-Keizer school district must have noticed--and

enjoyed!--an abundance of three day weekends dispersed within the school year. Students also must have heard the funny word “furlough” at least once or twice, and something about winter break

being longer this year. Here is the breakdown of what all this means.What are furlough days?

Furlough days are days where all school disrtict employees are off work without pay on what normally would have been a work day. Because nobody gets paid on a furlough day, the school district does not have to budget wages for the day. Why do we have furlough days?

We have furlough days to reduce the school district budget. We are currently at a 20 million gap which the state is trying to close by cutting costs in unemployment benefits, supplies and materials and transportation, among others.

How many do we have this year?

This year we have 7 days. Last year it was 6. Why are my school breaks going

to be longer this year?“By clustering the furlough

days near breaks, it allows families to extend trips and plan activities to take advantage of the time off in ways that are not feasible with single days spread throughout the year. For students working seasonal jobs, it might be an advantage as well,” Jay Remy, Communications Director at Salem-Keizer Public Schools says.

Salem-Keizer School District Declares Seven Days Off School This Year Yulia Boyalskaya

Copy Editor

Obama won Oregon 53.6%

against Romney’s 43.7%

Election Fast FactsMost Democratic state; District of Columbia with

91.4% for Obama

Most Republican state; Utah with 72.8% for

Romney and every county voting Republican

Electoral votes: Obama 303 Romney 206

Popular votes: Obama 60.3 millionRomney 57.5 million

Tyler NorburyReporter

Lisa Harder (1995-2012)Lisa Harder, a senior at West passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012 after a three year battle with osteosarcoma, an aggressive form of

bone cancer. Harder relied on her family, friends and an unbreakable faith for support during her cancer journey.

In September, Lisa was able to enjoy a slice of her senior year of high school when her classmates voted her homecoming queen.

Lisa’s celebration of life ceremony was held on Nov. 8, 2012.

The Clypian dedicates this issue of our paper to Lisa Harder and the impact she had on so many of her peers. The following are posts by students at West honoring her positive attitude towards life and the value she placed on the time she had here.

Life is about quality, not quantity. Lisa Harder is in a better place

R.I.P Lisa you’re in a better place and pain free we will miss you

R.I.P Lisa Harder You are one amazing person! You showed me so much about life and just how to love it no matter what life throws at you.. God is lucky to have you by his side.

No Shave November Feature Page Two

VarsityPlay Off’sPage Four

Tonight46 | 43 °F

Partly cloudy with

isolated showers

Photo courtesy of Carol Kilfoil

SK Calander Affected By Furlough Days

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Jamba Juice is offering a new exclusive drink this month. It is for the newest movie edi-

tion to the Twilight Saga Break-ing Dawn. The drink is called Berry Bitten. It has strawberries, blueberries, raspberry sherbet, and frozen yogurt that blend together to create a berry explo-sion. An exclusive free limited edition Twilight slap bracelet comes with every original size of Berry Bitten. The bracelets feature the movie characters on each one--the Cullen Coven, Denali Coven, Egyptian Coven, and the Irish Coven.

She Said Eli Cordova ‘13

He SaidSergio Anaya ‘13

Tiara ScottGame Day Editor

Nov 1: Razors are

stowed, indifference

ignited. Noshember

begins.

#Trending

Having to turn down cash from your parents to shave. #nochance #NoShaveNovember

It's #noshavenovember, Assassins Creed is out, Halo 4 is coming out...teenage pregnancy will not be a problem for at least a month

I'm mostly participating in #NoShaveNovember so I know what I'll look like to @JeffProbst when I'm cast on Survivor and make it to Day 39.

Well #noshavenovember is over for this guy! #good-bfproblems

Nov 1-7: The week of

scratching that itch. Push yourself, control the desire to shave and re-

lieve the itchiness.

Nov 7: Gnashing of Teeth

Day.

Thanksgiving: “Moms and grandmoth-

ers just don’t understand.”

Nov 30: Photograph day.

Take your best hair exhibiting celebra-tion photos. You

have truly complet-ed something great.

Nov 27: Finally, the

boys or follicu-larly-challenged look ridiculous.

Dec 1: Great festival of many ra-

zors, shaving commences.

No Shave November has roots in the slight-ly older Movember,

the international version in which men grow mustaches in the month of November to pro-mote prostate cancer aware-

ness. Movember, unlike “No Shave November,” allows par-ticipants to shave their beard and trim their mustache. The tradition of “No Shave Novem-ber” is viewed by some as a re-sponse to wearing pink ribbons for breast cancer awareness during the month of September.

Caramel apples are a fall favor-ite during this season, being not only a tasty treat but also

being fun to make. Here’s is what you will need:6 apples (Clypian’s favorite are

honey crisps)6 craft sticks1 (14 ounce) package of individu-

ally wrapped caramels

2 tablespoons of milk1 tablespoon butter Baking sheet First: take off all the apple stems

and press a craft stick into the top of each apple. Spread an even layer of butter on the bottom of your baking sheet.

Second: take the caramel indi-viduals and unwrap them. Normally it takes about half a bag to coat six apples. Place the unwrapped caramels and milk in a microwave

safe bowl and microwave it for two minutes. Stir once and then allow it cool down briefly.

Lastly: roll each apple quickly in caramel sauce until well coated. Place the caramel apple on a the baking sheet to let them sit for an hour until the caramel is fully hardened. To add variation, add oreos, skittles, or sprinkles to give it a little extra flavor.

Photo by Nichele Herndon

Nichele HerndonPhoto Editor

DIY Caramel Apples Your How-To For a Favorite Fall Treat

Get the “Bite” On the New Jamba Drink

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON FACIAL HAIR?

Tell us about it on Twitter: @Clypian

What is it?

Do you think that guys should participate in No Shave November?

“Ewww. No. Absolutely not. No Shave November should just be a guy thing, girls should always be shaven.”

“I think that facial hair on guys is unattractive. I like it better when they are clean cut. But, I guess if it’s for a good cause then it can be

justified.”Why do you participate in No Shave November?

“I mostly just do it because I’m lazy. I hate having to shave everyday. Plus, I think it makes me look pretty manly. I didn’t know that No Shave November was actually for a cause until I had already started, I thought it was just a funny game.”

Would you ever consider participating in No Shave November?

“No, I don’t think so. There are lots of ways to help promote a cause rather than going an entire month without shaving. I per-sonally think that having a fundraiser would be a more effective way of raising awareness.”

Do you think that girls should participate in No Shave November?

On average, whiskers grow 5.5 inches per year

Hans Langseth of Norway grew the longest beard ever recorded at 17’ 6”

The only guy without a beard in ZZ Top has the last name of “Beard”

The average man will spend 140 days of his life shaving

According to research by Guinness, the average mousta-chioed Guinness drinker traps a pint and a half of the drink in his facial hair every year.

Beard Facts

Information courtesy of: “The Collegian”

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Clypian Staff

Reporters

Chandler CobosJessica BohnstedtMelinda Hernand..Nichele HerndonDenis Kurudimov

Tyler NorburyTiara ScottLex Sosa

Isabella Rayhorn Pedro Vieyra Contreras

Sierra Zavala

GraphicsLauren EwanykEmma Douglas

AdviserBrian Eriksen

Editor-In-ChiefVictoria Schmidt

Ad ManagerLiliya Kurudimov Olivia Ford

Ads may be purchased by contacting the Clypian at (503)

399-5542 or Eriksen_brian@salkeiz.k12.or.us. Clypian

reserves the right to deny advertisements. Student

clubs and other persons and organizations affiliated with

South Salem High School may be eligible for discount rates.

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Copy EditorYuliya Boyalskaya

Social Media Lily Gordon

Photo EditorsJulia Salgado

Nichele Herndon

News Editor

Kira Martin

Feature Editor

Morgan Costa

Opinion Editor

Kayla Rigsby

Sports Editor

Rachal Meza Rojas

Cecelia Barajas

“Wreck It Ralph” is a must see movie full of ac-tion, appealing to all ages.

The movie takes place in the video game world and in the game “Fix-it-Felix.” Ralph plays the villain role in the game and he is getting tired of it because he doesn’t get recognized as much as the hero, Fix-it Felix Junior. Ralph goes on the adventure to get a golden medal and finally be more than just a villain.The characters are perfect because of the creativity used to pick the actors that represent their voices. John C. Reilly made a great representation for Ralph’s voice because his role as a co-median gave him the ability to bring to life his character. Photos courtesy of mctcampus.com

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Wreck It RalphPedro Vieyra

Reporter

APO CALYPTIC Reactions To Politics

November is a time where ridicu-lously heated political debates pop up in all sorts of conversa-

tions, from discussing missing homework to asking for someone to pass the salt at the dinner table. Yes, the presidential election is enormously important, but many people take it too far. Now that the election is done and over with and President Obama has been re-elected, the cycle of doom and gloom has begun to settle. Yet, every four years without fail, there are people who mover-inflate the importance of the election, so that

it begins to sound as if the apocalypse is just around the corner.

There is no doubt that the presidential election is one of the most important deci-sions our country as a whole can make, but the result only last four years and many people lose sight of that. Some even declare America undemocratic just be-

cause they did not get their way, such as Donald Trump did on twitter shortly after the election: “This election is a total sham and a travesty. We are not a democracy!”

Yes, there will always be someone from the losing side who declares the world is over and that they need to move to Canada, because clearly America is going to be eviscerated. But that is pure ridiculousness. The president is only one of the three branches of the government, the judi-ciary and the legislative branch also keep him in check. So when January comes and President Obama remains in office remember that he is not the sole power governing America.

Obama continuing his presidency will affect our country, but he has already been in office for four years, and the apocalypse has not hap-pened yet. Doubtlessly the country will continue to survive and perhaps even thrive in the next four years, and then when the elections roll around again the talk of America’s impending doom at the hands of the new candidates will begin. But it is all unnecessary, because our country has lasted through the hands of 44 different men, and it will last through doz-ens more. So when thinking of this election or when the next one comes along keep that fact in mind.

Kayla RigsbyOpinion Editor

Christmas Commercials Showing In November?

Promising Upcoming Movies:Friday, November 16 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part Two is going to be that last sequel to a breathtaking series of a book and famous movie collection to readers and people of all ages. Twilight Breaking Dawn Part Two is a must see movie to the fans and readers of the book!Wednesday, November 21 Rise of the Guardians: Rise of the Guardians is a must see movie bringing back characters that gave us smiles and hopes like Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, Jack Frost and Sandman!Wednesday, November 21 Red Dawn: Red Dawn is a promising movie that may get the crowd excited full of action and the U.S being invaded!

Photo courtesy of mctcampus.com.

“The commercials get me excited to start wearing all of my ugly Christ-mas sweaters and make Santa cook-

ies!” Sidonia Simpson ‘13

Being Jewish makes it hard to enjoy the commercials. Although I love the Christmas Pandora stations!”

Saul Schneider ‘14

“The commercials really make me excited for Christmas. They let me know how close it’s getting!”

Tricia Lin ‘16

“I love early Christmas commer-cials. They make me excited to sit on Santa’s lap, he is a jolly man.”

Taylor Steele ‘15

S p o r t s 4Clypian.com

League Record: 6-2-2Overall Record: 7-5-3State Rank: 25thLast game: loss to Clacka-mas 4-0 on Nov. 3.

Playoffs Report:

A Look At the Stats

Denis KurudimovReporter

Girls Soccer

Cross Country

FootballLeague Record: 3-2Overall: 5-5State Rank: 24thLast game: loss to Canby 30-13 on Nov. 9.

Volleyball

League Record: 8-2Overall: 12-10State Rank: 22ndLast game: loss to St. Mary’s Academy 3-0 on Oct. 31.

BoysLeague Standing: 3rdState Rank: 12thState qualifier: Sam Ruck ‘11.

GirlsLeague Standing: 1stState Rank: 12thState qualifiers: Atalie Frank ‘13, Courtney Hammagren ‘14, Aleksa Wood ‘14, Vivian Hawkinson ‘14, Emma Bidwell ‘15, Bethany Red-ing ‘13, Maddy Eyerly ‘16.

Last Friday night, Nov., 9, 2012, varsity football play-ers traveled to Canby for

the first round of OSAA playoffs games. While the team’s last game to North Salem was a 39-20 win, the Saxons were defeated 30-13 by the Cougars. The team will gradu-ate 23 seniors including Jaylynn Bailey and Ryan Hopt who was noted for his interception during the Pink Out game against McKay.

“We played hard. I’m proud of that. I think we could have gone farther, we has a great team this year, and I don’t want the season to be over, but work for next sea-son starts now,” said Alex Moore ‘14, who played the season as an offensive and defensive linemen.

The Saxons placed third in the CVC with losses to Sprague and West. Overall, the Saxons rank 22.

Boys & Girls Waterpolo

Football: Into the Playoffs

League Record: 4-2-4Overall Record: 5-4-6State Rank: 25thB

oys Soccer

Boys and girls cross country pose for season picture. Photo courtesy of SSHS Yearbook.

Rachal MezarojasSports Editor

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Last game: loss to South Medford 3-0 on Nov. 2.

Boys & Girls

League: 2ndOverall: 9-1State: 6th placeLast game: loss to South Eugene at Tualatin Hills with score of 4-3

Boys varsity team pose during season photo. Photo courtesy of osaa.org.

League: 5-5State: 16thLast game: loss to David Douglas at Osborn Aquat-ic Center in Corvallis with score of 19-11

Varsity volleyball players prepare for away game at Sprague on Sept. 27. The game ended with a score of 1-3. Photo by Tiara Scott.

Varsity football players huddle during game against West Linn on Sept. 21. Photo by Liliya Kurudimova.

Boys varsity waterpolo during game against South Eugene on Sept. 27. Photo courtesy Cheyenne Ruiz.

Saxon football players face Clackamas and win with score of 52-43 on Sept. 14. Photo by Liliya Kurudimova.