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Classrooms face blackouts due to copper theft

On the morning of September 28, 25 classrooms faced a major power outage in bui ldings I and J, and also fordhall , due to the copper w ir es being cut and taken out...

Candy Jackpot

Tr ick or tr eating w i l l give people of al l ages fr ee candy on October 31 this coming Halloween.......

October is the month for annual international campaigns to show suppor t, that br ings awareness and raise money for char i ty towards breast cancer. Some people show their suppor t by wear ing anything pink, such as r ibbons, bracelets, even socks.

Breast cancer is a malignant tumor which is cancer cel ls that r eproduce w ithin the tissues of the breast.

This disease can affect both men and women. According to National Breast Cancer Foundation, INC, ?breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. One in eight women w i l l be diagnosed w ith breast cancer in their l i fetime. Although breast cancer in men is r are, an estimated 2,150 men are diagnosed w ith breast cancer.?

There are many r isk factor s that can not be changed. Gender is a big r isk factor, only because cancer is much more common in women than in men. As people age, their chance of getting breast cancer increases. For those who has a histor y of breast cancer in their fami ly, w i l l have a higher r isk of having the disease. Dense breast tissues can also increase the r isk of having breast cancer because there are more gland tissues and less fatty tissues.

Despite the many r isk factor s that cannot be changed, there are ways to r educe the r isk of breast cancer. Limiting the body intakes of toxic such as alcohol and cigarettes creates a healthy body that w i l l less l ikely develop breast cancer. I t?s impor tant to avoid exposures to r adiation and environmental pol lution because toxic chemicals are destr uctive to the body. Being over weight can also r aise the r isk of breast cancer, but exercising can help the body maintain weight.

According to MayoClinic ?for most healthy adults, the Depar tment of Health and Human Ser vices r ecommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activi ty or 75 minutes of

vigorous aerobic activi ty weekly, plus str ength tr aining at least tw ice a week.?

In other words, staying active and eating a healthy diet not only helps r educe the r isk of breast cancer but also the r isks of diabetes, hear t disease and stroke. Although eating fr ui ts and vegetables does not offer a ful l protection from breast cancer, ?a low -fat diet appears to offer only a sl ight r eduction in the r isk of breast cancer,? says MayoClinic.

The tr eatment plan var ies from stage, type, age, and health. The di f ferent tr eatments are surger y, r adiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy and bone-dir ected therapy. After tr eatment, the r esults w i l l also var y depending on the patient?s case.

Breast cancer can affect many l ives around the wor ld, but there are multiple ways to educate others about this medical problem. Show ing suppor t to those who have breast cancer w i l l

not only help r aise money but w i l l also br ing awareness.

October 2015 Volume LXXVI Issue I I

Breast Cancer AwarenessBy Hannah Mhae Bapt i sta,Senior , Class of 2016 & Cai t l en Tacadena, Junior , Class of 2017

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New additions to Farrington

Far r ington High School has welcomed 10 new teachers into the ohana. These are some facts about FHS? new teachers......

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" The Gover nor " i s an open for um for student ex pr ession and encour ages al l si des to voi ce thei r opin ions of the newspaper staf f .

Th i s school year , " The Gover nor " newspaper pledges to per for m in a m anner consistent w i th i t s eth i cal pol i ci es.

The paper and i t s staf f pr om ise to tel l t he t r u th , to be l oyal to ci t i zens, to pr om ote a di scipl i ne of ver i f i cat i on, to suppor t i ndependent thought , encour age m oni tor i ng those in power , to give voi ce to the voi celess, to pr ovide for um for the publ i c com m ent , to m ake the sign i f i cant i nter est i ng and r elevant , to keep the news com pr ehensive and in pr opor t i on, and to shop a r esponsibi l i t y, to conscience whi l e pr oviding i n for m at ion to the student body as i t i s said i n " The Gover nor " Eth i cal Pol i cy and Responsibi l i t i es.

We pledge to keep in m ind our r oles to the school and i t s students. These r oles i nclude r epor t i ng the news, r ef l ect i ng on our r eader s, docum ent ing al l m at ter s of r ecor d, bu i l ding m or ale and spi r i t , helping the com m uni ty v iew our school , being pr ofessional jour nal i st , show ing the ef fects of i ssues and events on students l ives, r epor t i ng the enter tain ing, al l ow ing r eader s to ex pr ess thei r opin ions, and m ost im por tant ly, l eading students by i n for m ing, show ing al ter nat ives, per suading and in f l uencing.

We al so pr om ise to m ake sur e the paper educates, i n for m s, r epor ts w i th diver si t y, helps the com m uni ty m ake in for m ed deci sions, and spar k di scussions.

We r eser ve al l t he r i ghts of the pr ess and of the people whi l e m ak ing sur e we r epor t w i th these eth i cs i n m ind, these r esponsibi l i t i es, and m ak ing sur e that the paper i s publ i shed for these r easons and only these r easons on ly as stated above.

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NewsOn the morning of September 28, 25 classrooms faced a major

power outage in bui ldings I and J, and also fordhall , due to the copper w ir es being cut and taken out. Because of secur i ty shor tage to save money, the thief or thieves broke in the gates dur ing the weekend and stole the copper w ir e, possibly to r esell the metal for a ver y high pr ice.

Classrooms had to continue w ith the lesson plan despite having no electr ici ty. The average temperature in classes r eached about 81-88 degrees, students had to open the doors and w indows of their muggy classrooms. Teachers who normally used the projection screens to teach lessons had to teach manually in the dark. The school?s PA system could only be heard in some par ts of the campus whi le the bells normally used to dismiss classes r ang constantly.

The last tr aces of the culpr i ts was a bag found in school, containing bolt cutter s that were used to break the locks on fuse boxes and steal the copper w ir es from the back of fordhall .

According to KITV, Vice Pr incipal Ronald Oyama said that the electr icians from A & B Electr ic Company estimated the damages to cost about $28,000. Copper, found in most w ir es, is used to conduct electr ici ty for a low cost.

According to the FBI, copper theft is a common cr ime in which thieves earn tens of thousands of dol lar s by sel l ing them to scrap dealer s, r edistr ibuting them to industr ies in the US or internationally. Countr ies l ike China and India have a high demand for r aw mater ials l ike copper.

Classrooms face blackouts due to copper theft

Far r ington is home to about 2,400 students yet only a small propor tion of them par ticipate in clubs and spor ts, staying after school for hours instead of fol low ing the usual herd of students who want to go home badly. But other than some cir cumstances, l ike a par t-time job, does being involved in school instead of keeping up w ith grades really count in col lege?

Colleges are looking for more well-rounded students than str aight A students. Clubs and community ser vice can provide students an oppor tuni ty to meet people, and is a great exper ience to explore the r eal wor ld they w i l l soon come to meet once they graduate.

In a study by the IES (Insti tute of Education Sciences), a per centage of public high school senior s were tested i f par ticipating in extr acur r icular activi ties r elated to student?s success in school. According to the data, dur ing the f i r st semester of senior year, those who par ticipated in extr acur r icular activi ties had better attendance than those who did not. They were also three times as l ikely to per form in the top quar ti le in math and reading assessments.

When asking a student in Far r ington about whether students should be more involved w ith clubs, spor ts, or student government; she gave her opinion.?Yes, defini tely. But don?t spread yourself out too thin. But i t helps w ith time management and pr ior i tizing in the future.? says Leialoha Tumbaga.

In the opinion of a col lege student, who shall r emain anonymous, ever ything is more impor tant than joining a spor t. ?I think there?s a lot of people who aren?t good at spor ts. Spor ts are too highly emphasized in the modern day. You have to be r eal ly good at them in order to get a spor ts scholar ship.? said anonymous col lege student.

?I think ever yone should join clubs. One: leadership oppor tuni ties. Two: social activi ties. And three: i t helps the community a lot,? he added.

According to the col lege student, ever yone should join at least one club and joining student government is good for leadership ski l ls.The anonymous col lege student also added: ?Jobs would be good on a col lege application because i t lets them know you have exper ience in the workplace.?

According to Zen College Li fe, the top ten r easons to join student clubs and organizations are extr a cur r icular, networking, promote awareness, assistance, volunteer ing, brotherhood, enr ichment, exposure, grow th, and social.

I f students are interested in taking a club, they come in many di f ferent var ieties; publications (Yearbook, The Governor, Kalihi Media) per forming ar ts (T-Shir t Theatre), spor ts, honor societies (NHS), student government, vocational/professional clubs, ser vice clubs (Leo Club and Key Club), and hobby clubs (Dancer?s Delight, Sur f Club, etc).

Should students be more involved in school?By Mar y Yam ut , Senior , Class of 2016

By Mar y Yam ut , Senior , Class of 2016

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NewsHalloween is one of the oldest hol idays that is sti l l

celebrated today. Some people view Halloween as a time of fun, putting on costumes, tr ick or tr eating, and having par ties. Others view i t as a time of supersti tion, ghosts, goblins and evi l spir i ts that should be avoided at al l costs.

According to del ightmedia.com, Chr istians don?t celebrate Halloween, because of their fai th. The theme of Halloween is opposing to God l ike death, w i tchcraft, fr ight, and deceit. Most Chr istians say they won?t let themselves celebrate Halloween. Some Chr istians celebrate Halloween because they say that there?s nothing w ith their choice.

Some cultures celebrate Halloween w ith par ties, dressing up, and some put on makeup, etc. ?We don?t celebrate Halloween. We just go to our r elatives graves and visi t them,? sophomore Levie Ann Galvan states.

Some people in the Phi l ippines celebrate Halloween by visi ting their r elatives grave, because Phi l ippines has this hol iday cal led ?Araw ng mga Patay? which is day of the dead here in Hawai i . Phi l ippines don?t have par ties, costumes or tr ick o tr eating.

The tr adi tion of tr ick o tr eating is from pagan belief that spir i ts awoke from the dead and that ar r ived at one?s door.

According to samoannews.com, "Samoans tr ick or tr eat and say ?tr ick or tr eat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat,? in exchange for candy and sometimes money. Samoans also dress in costumes and go to houses for candy.

Many di f ferent cultures celebrate Halloween but some celebrate the holiday through festivals. According to nor vareinna.com, Korea celebrates a festival that?s simi lar to Halloween cal led ?chusok? and i t takes place in the month of August, i t?s an event thanking their fami l ies and

their ancestor s for the fr ui ts of their labor.

Also Japan celebrate the holiday through festivals ?Matsur i? or ?Urabon? is dedicated to the spir i ts of ancestor s.

In al l countr ies Halloween is celebrated di f ferently some are festivals, par ties, dressing up into costumes, but also some culture don?t celebrate Halloween, because of their cultures.

Halloween celebrated in different countries.By Tr i cia Ram i r ez, Sophom or e, Class of 2018

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Ohana10 Things you should know about Hawai'iBy Ol iv ia Peter k in , Class of 2013 Alum na

1. Hawai?i is the 50th state of the U.S.

While this should be the most obvious point, the sad (and mildly hilarious) truth is that I would probably need two sets of hands and a full set of feet to count how many times I?ve been asked questions in relation to my ?foreign? status. Common questions include: "Is English your second language?," "Can I see your passport?," and, "Have you ever been to a Wal-Mart?"

Once I was even asked what currency we used in Hawai?i, and if I?d ever seen a dollar, to which I sarcastically admitted that I?m used to purchasing things using puka shells and sea glass.

Main Idea: Although Hawai?i has a culture and climate dif ferent from the majority of the continental U.S., it is stil l an English-speaking, dollar-using, Walmart-shopping American state. 2. Hawai?i is a modern society

This point probably represents the set of questions I get the most. Most mainlanders (especially midwestern folks) have problems with this concept because a lot of people never travel there and, through no fault of their own, only know what?s portrayed in popular media. Unfortunately, what?s portrayed in popular media is this; grass huts, coconut bras, bare feet, tropical breezes, and surfboards.

Contrary to popular belief, Hawai?i consists of accessible electricity, buildings made of standard construction materials, an airport, and paved roads that are home to some of the worst traff ic in the U.S.

I?ve been asked on multiple occasions how I made the trip to the mainland for school, and as fun as it was the f irst few times to tell the detailed story of my week-long voyage by canoe? it gets old.Main Idea: When it comes to modern technology and inventions, just assume that if you have it? Hawai?i has it too.

3. There are eight Hawaiian islands (hint : Waikiki is not one of them)

The Aloha state consists of an eight-island chain that all slightly varies in population and topography.

1: Hawai?i (known as the big island) as its nickname would suggest, is the largest of the islands at 4,028 square miles. The Big Island is home to three active volcanoes with its highest point being the peak of dormant volcano Mauna Kea at 13,796 feet. Hawai?i's island f lower is the red ohia.

2: Maui (Also known as the Valley Isle), is the second largest of the Hawaiian islands at 727 square miles and is known for its beautiful mountain ranges separated by valleys. Maui?s island f lower is the pink iokelani.

3: O?ahu (my home island) is the third largest and most highly populated of the Hawaiian islands with a head count of 953,207 people as of 2014. Oahu is properly nicknamed the ?Gathering Place? because of its overwhelming population. Oahu is also home to the state capital, governmental and economic center of Hawai?i in Honolulu. O?ahu?s island f lower is the yellow il ima.

The other f ive islands in order of size are; Kaua?i, Moloka?i, Lanai, Ni?ihau, and Kaho?olawe, and you can learn more about them here.

Main Idea: There is no such thing as the island of Waikiki (Nicki Minaj reference).

4.Not al l Hawai?i Residents are Hawaiian

So, I?m African-American, but for some reason, this strange phenomenon occurs that whenever I tell someone I?m from Hawai?i, I suddenly look Hawaiian to them. Like the waist-length hair and distinctive Polynesian facial features just appear on my person.

The only conclusion I could come up with as to why this happens is that mainlanders (what we call people from the continental U.S.) are under the impression that most people from Hawai?i are Hawaiian. It?s actually quite the opposite. According to the National census bureau, Native Hawaiians and other Pacif ic islanders only make up about 10 percent of the state?s population, the majority (37 percent) being Asians.

Main idea: Being from Hawai?i and being Hawaiian are NOT the same thing.

5. Hawaiian Pidgin is a thing, and it?s pret ty cool .

Hawaiian Creole English, (better known by locals as Pidgin) is a dialect commonly spoken by native Hawaiians and local state residents. Hawaiian pidgin is a primarily combination of the Hawaiian, English, and Japanese languages. Though outsiders may think that Pidgin speakers are il l iterate due to the fact that it sounds like broken english, it was actually borne out of some really resourceful people.

Hawaiian Pidgin f irst began on sugar plantations where non-English speaking Japanese and Polynesian workers needed to f ind ways to communicate with one another and the other new English speaking residents of Hawai?i.

Main Idea: Sometimes the product of adversity isn?t so easy to understand, but it doesn?t make it any less amazing.

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Ohana10 Things you should know about Hawai'i6. Hawai?i is a hiker?s paradise

Besides being known for its beautiful beaches and tropical weather, Hawai?i has some pretty amazing mountain scenery. On O'ahu alone, there are 43 hiking trails all varying in dif f iculty, scenery and elevation.

A great beginner?s hike is the Makapu?u lighthouse trail, it features a wide, paved road and a beautiful view of the ocean? made even more special if you hike there during the whale migrating season.

Main Idea: There?s a reason why Hawai?i is ranked the healthiest state in America, and it has to do with more than 24/7 fresh mango access. 7. Hawai?i is a huge cul tural mel t ing pot

Many would agree that Hawai?i is one of the most ethnically diverse locales in the United States, but it goes way beyond that. Concerning culture, most parts of the U.S. are more comparable to a salad bowl; a bunch of dif ferent greens, tomatoes, and craisins tossed in the same area.

A melting pot is where people of dif ferent cultures actually get to experience, learn about, and participate in the cultures of their neighbors. Just attending public school in Hawai?i, one gets the opportunity to learn so much about Polynesian, Filipino, and Asian culture. Parties and other types of community gatherings involve dishes from a vibrant assortment of cuisines? I?m talking pancit, kalua pig, and panipopo all on the same plate.

Main Idea: Hawai?i is a f lavorful place.

8. We?ve got Aloha Spirit

The spirit of Aloha is this idea that love, peace, kindness and acceptance are integral parts of human interaction.

In the 808, treating one?s neighbors, ohana, and community with love, honor, and respect are a big deal. Locals often affectionately refer to one?s elders as Auntie and Uncle, indicating respect and familial t ies. It?s also common for strangers to greet one another warmly on the street. One of the most prevalent forms of fostering community in Hawai?i is through potlucks. Potlucks are buffet-style get-togethers where people gather to cruise, talk story, and smash some ono grinds.

Main Idea: Hawai?i residents can be nicer than your average cit izens. 9. Everything is expensive

Hawai?i is the most expensive state to live in in the United States. A gallon of milk can cost as much as eight dollars, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is $1,947 a month, and the cost of food in general is higher because 92 percent of it is imported either by ship or plane.

Main Idea: If you plan on making the trip, or (heaven forbid) move here permanently? save twice as much cash as you think you?ll need. Maybe even three times as much.

10. Hawaii is super environmental ly conscious

Residents of the 808 take protecting the ?aina (land/country) to another level. Hawai'i is one of the biggest supporters of organic produce and crop production and has been in legal battles with large GMO corporations like Monsanto. On Maui, bil ls have been passed, overturned, and passed again in efforts to ban the use of genetically modif ied crops on-island.

On the island of Kauai, there is an ordinance stating that a building can?t be taller than the tallest coconut tree. This is in place in order to protect the island?s scenic views. Statewide, traditional plastic grocery bags are being banned and replaced with bags made of recyclable materials. Many stores even charge you per bag and reward credit to those who use reusable ones.

Main Idea: Preservation of the land is important here.

Hopefully, this short and comprehensive list has helped you learn just a litt le more about Hawai'i nei.

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Far r ington High School has welcomed 10 new teachers into the ohana. These are some facts about FHS? new teachers.

Donovan Oda

3 r andom facts: l ikes chick f l icks, l ikes baseball , and loves pizza

High school attended: Kai lua High School

Why FHS?: ?I l ive in the area and I l ike the kids.?

How are you f inding FHS so far?: ?Awesome. I love i t. I t?s a great place.?

Ji l l Funasak i

3 r andom facts: used to sel l shoes in high school, a tomboy, and loves going

karaoke

High school attended: Moanalua High School

Why FHS?: ?I came here because I always wanted to teach in here.?

How are you f inding FHS so far?: ?I love i t. The students are warm-hear ted

and ver y spir i ted.?

Lovely Rose Fant i l anan

3 random facts: from Mar yland, here for mi l i tar y move, and have 3 kids

Why FHS?: ?According to Google, i t?s 90% Fi l ipino, and that the school has a high standards for kids?

education and behavior toward education.?

High school attended: Koronadal National Comprehensive High School

How are you f inding FHS so far?: ?Good academic standard and the students are r eal ly spir i ted.?

Miguel Alar con-Loayza

3 random facts: plays soccer, native language is Spanish, and l ikes beef stew

High school attended: Ciencias High School (Peru)

Why FHS?: I l ike the school and I feel that I can make a good impact in my students."

How are you f inding FHS so far?: ?I f ind that Far r ington is a good school w ith good

students. I l ike my fel low teachers, administr ator s, and my students.?

By Abigai l Roxas & Jor ghet te Phanthavong, Sophom or es, Class of 2018

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Tanis Br yson

3 random facts: from San Francisco, Cali fornia, never thought she would be a math teacher, and

l ived in Hawai i for 4 years

High School attended: El Molino

Why FHS? ?I got offered a long term posi tion here and I just fel l in love w ith the kids?

How do you l ike Far r ington so far? ?I had fun and I 'm sti l l here. I t just worked out.?

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Jef f r ey Mar t i nson

3 random facts: scared of clow ns, was really shor t, and played soccer and ran

tr ack

High school attended: Hopewell Valley Central High School

Why FHS?: "I love Kalihi and the community."

How are you f inding FHS so far? ?I l ike i t. I?m having a lot of fun.?

Violeta Rom er o

3 random facts: has a i r r egular fear of ci r cles, went to UH and graduated w ith 168 credi ts, and majored in second ed

biology

High school attended: Cur ie High School

Why FHS?: ?I did my student teaching here so I knew a lot of the students.?

How are you f inding FHS so far?: ?I l ike i t, the kids are good for the most par t.?

Jessey Roy

3 random facts: grew up in a r ural tow n, Honolulu is the biggest ci ty she has ever l ived in, and in col lege she par ticipated in a ver y competi tive snowshoe races

High school attended: Coe-Brow n Nor thwood Academy (Nor thwood, New Hampshir e)

Why FHS? ?I chose to teach at Far r ington because i t was clear that there is a strong sense of pr ide here. The community of staff and administr ation tr uly offer a

posi tive suppor t system for the students.?

How are you f inding FHS so far?: ?Far r ington is wonder ful and I am ver y happy to be here!?

Miguel Cadoy

3 random facts: Far r ington alumnus (Class of 2007), does professional musical theater, l ikes

to tr avel

High school attended: Far r ington High School

Why FHS?: ?I graduated from FHS and I want to give back to the community where I grew

up.?

How are you f inding FHS so far?: ?It is good so far. I enjoy teaching.?

Ethan Wing

3 random facts: enjoys playing and watching multiple spor ts, LauLau and poke are 2 of his favor i te things to eat,

and him and his team broke their high school 4x400 record in tr ack

High school attended: Char ter Oak High (Southern Cali fornia)

Why FHS? ?My fr iend Mr. Anderson told me about the posi tion and how awesome i t is to be a governor.?

How are you f inding FHS so far? ?I love Far r ington, the students, staff and faculty have been ver y welcoming and have made my tr ansi tion as a new teacher ver y smooth.?

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Feat ur esTr ick or tr eating w i l l give people of al l ages fr ee candy on

October 31 this coming Halloween.

Tr ick or tr eating, going from house to house in search of candy and other goodies has been a popular Halloween tr adi tion in the United States. Al l ages in costumes tr avels from houses to houses in order to ask for candy, saying the phrase ?Tr ick or Treat?.

Tr ick or Treating is a custom in hal loween where kids knock on houses to houses under threats of playing tr icks on those who refuse to give out candy.

Jurome Sabado, A fr eshmen of Far r ington High School enjoys to go tr ick or tr eating. To him the best places to go to is kal ihi val ley. Since he l ives near there he goes there to tr ick or tr eat w ith his fr iends and family.

?Well, to me I think I would choose Kalihi Valley because that?s where I always go to, to tr ick or tr ick? Sabado stated.

Finding good places to Tr ick or Treat are hard to f ind. The best Tr ick or Treating spots that gives tons of candy are Malls, and local neighborhoods. Malls are considered to be better because malls have tons of stores that gives fr ee candy. When people go to malls they usually get a large amount of candy, but i f people go to a local neighborhood they get a decent amount of candy

depending where they go.

According to Yelp.com the best places and the star ting time to tr ick or tr eat are at Ala Moana at 5-7 pm, Kahala Mall at 5:30-7 pm, Pear lr idge at 7-8 pm (attending this one at 6pm is ok), and lastly at Kapolei Shopping Center at 5-7 pm.

Aaron Salvatera-Si lva a fr eshman of FHS, goes tr ick or tr eating but at a speci f ic time. Most people usually star t tr ick or tr eating around 8-10 pm, but Aaron would go ear ly so he would get the candy f i r st before i t al l r uns out.

?Five to eight pm is the best time to tr ick or tr eat because i f you go tr ick or tr eating later then there won?t be any candy left? Salvatera-Si lva stated.

Wear ing a costume doesn?t affect whether you?ll get candy or not because a person could just go from house to house and they?ll sti l l get candy. Even

parents could get candy despite their age.

Is one too old to tr ick or tr eat? There is no speci f ic age to tr ick or tr eat. According to Today.com, the oldest age to tr ick or tr eat is 18 years old. Imagine opening a door to a 19-year -old at 10pm who is tr ick or tr eating, 18 year olds usually go tr ick or tr eating w ith their sibl ings. Some adults would go to Halloween par ties as a substi tute to tr ick or tr eating.

By Em m anuel Gabion, Fr eshm an, Class of 2019

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College student debt: Dreams over money

After high school, some graduates who fai led to r eceive a scholar ship choose to continue their education by attending col lege using a student loan, but student debt may affect them from achieving their dreams in the future.

High school grades on col lege applications w i l l determine the future of graduates, and most middle school graduates know this. Some students plan their high school careers ahead of time by thinking of clubs to join, or creating personal goals.

According to student loan studies, there are $1.2 tr i l l ion in student loan debt, and 40 mi l l ion student loan bor rowers. Rising student debt levels are for cing students to change their career choices w ith one that w i l l pay them a higher salar y because of problems w ith the economy. However, some students choose to stand f i rm w ith their or iginal career choices.

?No I wouldn?t because we should do what we want, and i f we have to work for i t, i t?l l be wor th i t,? says Senior Dorothy Lorenni j, who wants to be a photographer.

Lorenni j isn?t alone. Like Lorenni j, Sophomore Marc Nunez believes students should not let the fear of being in debt prevent them from doing what they love. Nunez stands by the belief that col lege w i l l prepare him for his career and any other possible jobs in the case that i t changes.

?I wouldn?t change my career choice because I alr eady taken the time to learn al l the r equir ements for that career,? says Nunez, who wants to be an engineer.

College is impor tant for some high school students in order to achieve their goals in l i fe and make something out of themselves, whether or not they have the money to attend i t.

?I think i t?s r eal ly impor tant to go (col lege) because we

l ive in a wor ld where we need to be know ledgeable in what we do. The more companies w i l l want you,? says Lorenni j.

For many high school students, col lege is the last step to achieving their dreams and what they w i l l learn there w i l l not only help them w ith their careers, but other s as well .

?I think col lege helps you because you achieve your dreams and helps you know about your career...you have to study hard in school and work hard in order to get into a good col lege,? says Bautista.

For underclassmen, no matter the length of time they have had career paths in mind, there r emains a possibi l i ty that their career choices w i l l change, but according to FHS students, the fear of student debt w i l l not be one of them.

By Kim ber ly Payawal , Fr eshm an, Class of 2019

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Feat ur esThe History of HalloweenBy Cai t l en Tacadena, Junior , Class of 2017 & Hannah Mhae Bapt i sta, Senior , Class of 2016

October 31st is Halloween, a day where i t has been said that the spir i ts from the dead return to Ear th and walk among the l iving. The holiday goes back to over 2,000 years ago.

Back then this hol iday was not cal led Halloween. I ts name came from the Celts, or the ancient tr ibal societies from Europe and the Celtic Festival, know n as ?Samhain,? which means ?Summer?s end.?

The festival was held on November 1st. I t was impor tant to the Celts because i t marked the ending of the har vest season and the beginning of w inter.

On October 31st, the night before Samhain, the Celts

bel ieved that the wor ld of the l iving would become accessible for the dead, ghosts, fair ies, and demons to cross wor lds.

Fear ful of the spir i ts, the Celts would gather animals, fr ui ts and vegetables and other offer ings to sacr i f ice and keep the spir i ts at peace. The Celts began to wear masks and other ghostly disguises to tr ick the spir i ts into thinking that they were one of them. They also l i t bonfi r es to help lead the spir i ts onto the r ight path, but to also keep them away.

When the Chr istians ar r ived, they helped the Celts become more civi l ized. The Chr istians then decided to change the day of Samhain, to All Saint?s day or Al l Hallows

day. Due to the change, October 31st became know n as All Hallow ?s Eve. I t was then shor tened to Halloween.

The Celts had many tr adi tions and ways to celebrate the holiday that are passed on to us today. Guising is one of them. Young people would dress up in costumes and receive food, dr inks and even money in exchange for per forming or enter taining. In the 1900?s, immigrants had restored the tr adi tion of guising and began to cal l i t what we cal l now, Tr ick-or -Treating.

Today, Halloween has become more about the costumes and the candy and less of the tr icks. According to Histor y.com, ?U.S. consumers

spend about 2.5 bi l l ion dollar s just on costumes but spend about 6 bi l l ion on both candy and costumes year ly.?

Halloween is one of the most popular hol idays that is celebrated year ly by any age, and has an interesting and myster ious histor y.

10 DIY Halloween costume tips and ideas on a tight budget

Photo above: The Cel t s l i t bonf i r es to help l ead the spi r i t s onto the r i ght path, but to al so keep them away.

Photo cr edi t to gal l er yh ip.com

By Mar y Yam ut , Senior , Class of 2016

DIY (do i t yourself ) Halloween costumes are a fun and inspir ing way of creating your ver y ow n authentic costume on a high school student?s budget. Some of the best costumes on media, for any occasion, are ar tworks designed by the wearer s themselves. DIY Halloween costumes requir e time, patience, good planning, and a keen eye for detai l .

1. A hot glue gun i s your best f r i end when m ak ing a DIY costum e. I f you don?t alr eady know how to sew or don?t have a sew ing machine, hot glue gun is the second best option when making your ow n Halloween costume. A small glue gun w ith glue sticks can cost only $6 in depar tment stores. Hot glue can easi ly attach accessor ies l ike feathers or r hinestones on to fabr ic or cardboard.

2. Instead of buying ex pensive Hal l oween m akeup, use dr ugstor e m akeup or ever yday m akeup. Liquid eyeliner that does not easi ly smear can substi tute for brush and black paint. Some of the most iconic character s have l i ttle to no makeup or ever yday makeup anyone can mir ror.

3. Use cheap Hal l oween decor at i ons to enhance accessor i ze costum e. Turn a plain w itch hat into by attaching tr inkets l ike tiny black cats and cobweb tr im.

4. Easi ly m ake fake blood using hom e pr oducts. To make realistic blood, mix together two teaspoons of corn syrup for thickness, four drops of r ed food color ing, and one teaspoon of cocoa mix for a darkening tint.

5. Make i t a gr een Hal l oween by using r ecycled m ater ial s. Cardboard, paper plates, plastic bags, foam, tissues, and old clothes can create a new look w ith throw n out i tems instead of pi l ing the tr ash can. Cardboard can be used as a base to increase the volume of the costume l ike a cr inol ine.

6. Find cheap deals on w igs. Buy a cheap synthetic w ig needed to match the costume in a local costume store, but the w ig can only be used temporar i ly because of the low quali ty f iber s which are non-dyeable. For better quali ty, look online for a w ig that is heat r esistant and the r ight color.

7. DIY helm ets and ar m or . To make the helmets and the armor?s metal l ic sheen, f i r st pr int shapes w ith Pepakura using thick card stock paper or cardboard, apply f iberglass mater ial inside the helmet, use Bondo on the ?metal l ic? areas then sand i t out for a smooth f inish. Paint w i th a layer of pr imer, the color desir ed, and clear lacquer.

8. Noi r f i lm char acter s. Make a simple grayscale costume from old si lent movies by using black and white clothing w ith a vintage look from the 40?s. For the makeup use gray face paint, white powder, dark eyeshadow and l ipstick, and a gray w ig.

9. Old cosplay. Stuck w ith last year?s cosplay? Use i t again or customize the costume for a whole new look or as another character.

10. Som e clever costum es ar e m ade out of the sim plest m ater ial s. Word puns or comedic Halloween costumes use ver y l i ttle effor t that makes i t a ver y iconic costume. A lady in white Halloween costume can really work when buying a old, long white dress from the thr i f t shop.

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Oct ober Hor oscopesBy Joshua Daniel s, Sophom or e, Class of 2018

Gemini

May 21 - June 20

October won?t be the most stable time for Gemini , but i t w i l l def ini tely be posi tive. At times you may feel drained and lazy but you w i l l be able to bounce back.  I t?s not a good idea for you to star t any large-scale projects, but you should be able to deal w i th your immediate problems.  Dur ing this month you w i l l have the chances to get things done.

Leo

July 23 - August 22

For Leo, October w i l l be qui te enjoyable and calm, but the events around them are impor tant for them to take note of. You w i l l have your usual energy and confidence this month.  Leos should be focused on waiting for achievements.  You are in a posi tive stage r ight now that you should take advantage of. You should take care of any disputes in per sonal r elationships this month.

Libra

September 23 - October 22

October may have Libra feel ing w ithout suppor t. The si tuation around you may seem negative and you w i l l have to work hard to keep balanced.  At the same time, you w i l l be in a posi tive emotional state dur ing this month, and may gain a loyal al ly.

Sagittar ius

November 22 - December 21

For Sagittar ius, October w i l l be beneficial and f i led w ith posi tivi ty and surpr ises. You should sti l l keep control of where you?re going; There is oppor tuni ty in your future i f you have worked for i t.  You w i l l feel l ike you have suppor t, and the necessar y amount of energy to deal w i th things.  The star s are watching out for you and making sure that you don?t get caught in bad si tuations.

Aquar ius

Januar y 20 - Februar y 18

October w i l l be f i l led w ith amazing events for Aquar ius. I f faced w ith a problem you should look for the most posi tive solution for you.  This month you?ll feel power ful and energetic but tr y not to lose focus before you reach your goal. You may f ind a loyal al ly this month.

Ar ies March 21 - Apr i l 19

For Ar ies, October w i l l be somewhat hard to handle but w i l l be a posi tive month. The need for things l ike emotional secur i ty, and discipl ine may just about punch you in the face.  Things in your cur rent si tuation are going to be changing fast - way faster than you can react to them.  Yet, i t?s not l ikely for that to stop you.

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Oct ober Hor oscopesTaurus

Apr i l 20 - May 20

For Taurus, October w i l l be a fair ly calm and neutral time. Nothing too impor tant seems to be happening. Ever ything w i l l take i ts course and you?ll be able to get most things the way you want them.  The problems you have w i l l be faced w ith a sense of confidence and posi tivi ty.

Cancer

June 21 - July 22

You w i l l get the most incredible oppor tuni ties this month. But to get happiness in the future you need to work hard in the present. Things may feel l ike they are about to cave in but simply using your brain w i l l get you out of tough si tuations.  In October you w i l l be r eady for any project and you may gain some new al l ies.

Virgo

August 23 - September 22

For Virgo, October w i l l be somewhat bor ing. You have to be careful of losing your mind to boredom.  Things w i l l seem blur red and unreal this month.  Many of your plans w i l l not happen, but you w i l l be greeted w ith posi tivi ty in the areas of your l i fe.

Scorpio

October 23 - November 21

October w i l l be a drained month for you. You w i l l not have much energy to deal w i th your problems, but most of your problems are small and you w i l l have just enough energy to deal w i th them. You w i l l have many of your projects come to r eal i ty in October. You and the people around you may feel moody but ever ything w i l l develop as great as possible.

Capr icorn

December 22 - Januar y 19

For Capr icorn, you may feel l ike you aren?t so protected from negativi ty in October. You might f ind yourself in bad si tuations w ith per sonal r elationships, and working. You w i l l have problems this month, but you?ll be prepared to get through these hard times.

Pisces

Februar y 19 - March 20

In October things w i l l be posi tive, calm and carefr ee for Pisces. Sometimes, i t might seem l ike the wor ld is giving you ever ything you want. The star s say to take advantage of this si tuation but not to get used to i t.  Other w ise, October w i l l be l i fe as usual for Pisces.

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Unti l Daw n is a new game that was released on August 25, and has scared many players w ith the game play?s jumpscares, ominous moments, and the feel ing of being completely immersed into the setting of the game.

This is a sur vivor hor ror game made by Supermassive Games, and i t is only exclusive to the console Playstation 4 (PS4) since the company is par tner s w ith Sony Enter tainment. This game is di f ferent from other popular games on the PS4 such as Call of Duty which is a f i r st per son shooter style or Final Fantasy which has a set stor yl ine. Unti l Daw n emphasizes the player?s choices by having di f ferent ending based on the choices picked dur ing gameplay.

 The prologue of the game star ts off w i th ten character s and the main character s are Hannah and Beth who decide to go into the woods for a camping tr ip then i t goes w rong when the eight other character s decide to

pul l a prank off on Hannah and she ends up r unning in the woods.

Then, after the intro video shows, players get to exper ience how the game works through the prologue when one plays as Hannah?s sister Beth who decides to go look for her. Beth is then reunited w ith her but they are being chased by something that throws them off the cl i f f and they fal l to their demise.

Unti l Daw n?s actual stor yl ine begins after a year time-skip when the eight fr iends decide to have another camping tr ip up in the mountains.

As one begins to play the game they w i l l understand how the choices they make w i l l lead the character s dow n the r ight path or lead them to their

death.

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