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Have you found yourself wandering around the foothills of the Sandia Mountains and asking just how our planet exists? Why trees don’t need gas, and why fl owers don’t need batteries to grow? Do you feel connected to nature and wish to conserve the very essence of it? If so, welcome to Milieu. Milieu is a branch of Roots & Shoots, an environmental club created by renowned environmentalist Jane Goodall. Goodall is known for her 45-year study of social and family interactions of wild chimpanzees in Tanzania. According to the Roots & Shoots website:“Her (Goodall) fi rm belief that young people, when informed and empowered, when they realize that what they do truly makes a difference, can indeed change the world, is at the very heart of our program. This powerful message of hope inspires us all. Our program—dedicated to inspiring tomorrow’s leaders today—not only motivates young people to learn about pertinent issues facing our local and global communities, but helps them actually design, lead, and implement their own projects as a means of solving them” The Milieu Club has been formed in schools nationwide. Manzano introduced its fi rst environmental club this year, and is sponsored by Kevin Jarigese, MHS science teacher. Its mission is to foster respect and compassion for all living things, to promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs, and to inspire each individual to take action to make the world a better place for animals, the environment, and the human community. “In Environmental Club we discuss ways to better our school’s community, as well as the community around us,” said MHS sophomore David Garnham. The people who make up the club work cohesively with other youths who strive to make a difference in the world they live in. One of the great benefi ts is being part of a global organization and seeing the results fl ourish worldwide. “It’s different from most clubs. We’re (the Continues on page 4.

Manzano’s drama program is enjoying one of its most successful years. Manzano Catwalk Productions (Manzano Drama Department) has had a long history of turning out great shows for the Manzano community, and this year they are adding to their legacy. In wake of the many achievements this year, the drama program is once again gearing up for new shows and a bright future of productions. The newest production by Catwalk is titled “The Curious Savage”. According to drama teacher Ryan Morris, the play is about genuine honesty in people, while also exploring some darker parts of human nature. The production will feature both student and faculty actors. The show was performed once before at Manzano, in 1998. The original production was a students-only play. Looking back on the shows leading up to “The Curious Savage,” the drama program is returning from a very successful year of productions. “We’re proud of what we do and we’re not even half way done yet,” said Robbi Vowell, MHS senior and four year drama student. Vowell has been a major player in almost all of the drama productions in the past few years at Manzano. This year Manzano Catwalk has put on two shows and is working on a third. The fi rst of the two, Bram Stoker’s “Dracula”, has been the most successful so far, according to Morris. Morris, now in his second year of teaching at Manzano, is helping students to explore new areas of acting. “We’re exploring areas that allow us to have more freedom,” said Morris. Morris said that though he chooses most of the shows, he chooses shows that play to his students’ strengths. “We’ve had a balance of both dramatic and comedic pieces,” said Morris. Playing to actors’ strengths is a good way for the drama program to encourage new recruits to work hard. The four year study plan now in place gives incoming freshmen the chance to learn and grow with the same group of actors and develop social and life

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Chase Martinez and Michael Craig at the recentcamping trip. Photo courtesy of Christine Romero

Milieu Club Formed at Manzano

Catwalk Productions: A class actThespians having fun! Photo courtesy of Ryan Morris, MHS drama teacher

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Catch a Fallen Star, Put it in Your Pocket Amanda Sims 2012

My typical reaction when I hear a book has been made into a movie, is “Oh no, Hollywood yet again butchered another amazing novel.” In “Stardust,” however, this is not the case. The translation from paper to the big screen did not destroy the integrity of either. The movie complements the novel as the novel complements the movie. Tristan Thorn is an odd boy, growing up in the city of Wall. He’s awkward and not exactly a ladies-man. “It was obvious he would not get his kiss, which he found puzzling. The manly heroes of the penny dreadful and shilling novels never had these problems getting kissed,” (page 47). When trying to convince the young beauty Victoria Forester to kiss him, they spot a falling star. Victoria agrees that if he crosses the wall and brings her back that fallen star, she will not only kiss him, she will marry him. Tristan is roughly tossed into a whirlpool of adventure as soon as he crosses the wall, unlocking secrets about his real family and discovering who he really is. The secret about the Wall, the one place no one is ever

Have you ever imagined playing as or against Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson or Larry Bird? NBA 2K11 makes this and many other things possible. I give this game 9 stars out of 10. 2K11 is widely known as one of the best sports games out and it lives up to the hype. Michael Jordan graces the cover and makes any basketball fan excited. Compared to an NBA Live game 2K11 seems like a perfect game. In NBA Live the player graphics are so shiny that they all look like metal and the movement of them seems unnatural like they were programmed. In 2K11 the player’s movement fl ows seamlessly from every crossover to every layup. As soon as the game starts it takes you to Jordan’s very own section of the game. There, you can relive Jordan’s top ten memorable moments from his career. You can play a quick game with exact rosters that are updated regularly. There are also a lot of all-star teams and superstar teams like Team Jordan and classic Bulls, Celtics, Hawks, Lakers and some other star teams. 2K11 also has plenty of game modes if you want to get a little deeper with a team or person. There is the Association Mode, Season, and My Player mode. The Association and the Season are basically the same but in the Association you get to take complete control of the team or

teams of your choice and deal with trades and rosters, while the Season only allows you to play your team’s season. The best thing about 2K11 is the My Player game mode. In My Player mode you make a player and choose everything from his physical features and accessories to the way he shoots and plays. Your player starts out pre-draft and you have to impress teams, otherwise you will play for an NBA-D League team. Making your player is fun, but can be challenging. You start off as basically an uncoordinated college basketball player. To improve your player you use skill points and buy different attributes you want for your player like shooting, speed and other physical and non-physical traits. You start off with 10,000 skill points which is a lot considering every game you usually only earn about 1,000 to 5,000 skill points. Each game you have objectives to do and you also have a teammate grade that’s very diffi cult at fi rst but once you know how to play it makes it a lot easier. Starting out, you play Draft games against other players in your Draft. In each game you have objectives to out play your counter part. If you’re a point guard than you’ll have to play against John Wall twice, which is frustrating. There is also a game menu with four little game modes that are cool to play. There is the Dunk Contest, a Three Point Shootout, 21 and a scrimmage game where you get to choose your whole team using superstars, past players and even celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Drake. Overall 2K11 is great but there are some bad things about it. The game menu is the worst menu I’ve seen in any game; navigating the menu is like trying to go through a maze. “The main menu is so confusing at fi rst I didn’t know where anything was,” explained Kendell Bozell, a Rio Rancho High School senior. The player’s faces aren’t the best, either. Some people look perfect and others I wouldn’t be able to tell who it was if it wasn’t for their jerseys. The bad things about 2K11 are barely noticeable once you get to everything that makes it great.

2K11 is appealing to hardcore gamers and casual gamers alike and is a defi nite buy.

allowed to go, is that it’s a magical realm full of witches, unicorns, nasty princes after the throne, and oddly enough, a star that turns out not to be a hunk of rock, but a lady. Neil Gaiman is a brilliant author with a large imagination. That said, “Stardust” is not my favorite book. It is written in a “fairy-tale” genre, which means it is straightforward and, if it hasn’t been Disney-ifi ed yet, rather gruesome. Gaiman’s novel certainly qualifi es as both. The plot is good, and the dialogue funny when it needs to be and dramatic when necessary. However, I believe the book lacks a special something, that might be the fairy-tale genre holding it back. The movie manages to portray everything the book lacks. Matthew Vaughn’s 2007 version of “Stardust” is a pure work of art. Not only does it follow the novel very well, but it also adds the extra boost of spice and excitement. In the novel, the magical and crazy world across the Wall, named Faerie, is very hard to imagine. The descriptions

are good, but sometimes special effects can paint a picture more easily than words. A main example of how the movie added more character and “spice” to the story, is the ride Tristan and Yvaine, the star, catch on the lightning-hunter’s airborne ship. Yes, the ship was in the novel and, yes, its voyage took place in the sky rather than the sea, but in the movie, the captain is named Shakespeare. He is a rather “loopy” man who likes to dress in beautiful gowns and wear makeup, but has to uphold his reputation of being fi erce and unmerciful. His ship and the main character’s time aboard it, add very much to the likeability factor of the story. This only happens once in a blue moon, but I think the movie is slightly more entertaining and does a better job at tugging at the audience’s emotions than the book. Favorite quote: “‘Everything I ever thought about myself—who I was, what I am—was a lie. Or sort of. You have no idea how astonishingly liberating that feels.’–Tristan Thorn, page 234.

NBA 2K11: Best video game ever? Danny Baker 2011

‘Fast ball hit, oh it’s really up there, it’s… it’s outta’ here!’ To fans, baseball is really what summer is all about; sitting in the stadium, munching on a chilidog, the smell of freshly cut grass in the air; that’s baseball, Albuquerque Isotope baseball. The season has batted off and the ‘Topes are ready for a long season ahead. Last season, fans couldn’t help but applaud the season long effort the ‘Topes gave Albuquerque. The Isotopes fi nished fi rst in the minor league, with a batting average of .312. However, this wasn’t enough for them to capture fi rst place. While the ‘Topes couldn’t bring home the championship, the effort of the team was truly unstoppable and every team in the league has learned to respect the competitiveness of the Albuquerque Isotopes. If watching a good team doesn’t excite you, then maybe going to a state of the art stadium will. “I really love going to a season game especially when they have fi reworks after the game,” Shelby Morgan an MHS freshman, commented. The Isotopes Park is considered to be one of the fi nest facilities in baseball. The park is not only a wonderful place to see some quality baseball, but also a place to relax. The stadium has an Ozone Center, which is fi lled with rides and a little grass park, perfect for birthdays, or an ideal place to sit during the game. Since the location is across from fi rst base, it’s the perfect place to catch pop fl ies. The Isotopes Park also offers great food ,because you can’t watch a baseball game without eating some amazing food. Some of the concession stand menus include foot long corn dogs, Indian tacos, chicken tenders, NM chili cheese fries, and much, more, and for dessert a variety of candy and funnel cakes. “The food at the park is by far the best in town,” said Hannah Facile, MHS senior. The park is having a ‘Bark in the Park’ game where fans can bring their dogs to a game at the park section of the ballpark. In additon to this promotional event the Albuquerque Isotopes have been chosen to hold the 2011 Triple A National Championship Game, which is like the World Series to minor league baseball. So come on down and cheer on the Albuquerque Isotopes; you might even be surprised with a funny act during inning intermissions. There is only one way to fi nd out!

‘Topes Are Back Kristyn Willoughby 2013

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What did you think of “Troll 2”? Matt Kraus

No contest, the worst movie I have ever seen. It is so bad, it demands to be recommended, just so others can fully appreciate just how terrible it is. It is so bad, it’s hysterical, and because of this fact, I loved watching the movie--I haven’t laughed so hard at a movie in such a long time.It’ s a horror fi lm, about vegetarian-goblins, and I won’t spoil the ending for you, but I will say that a double-decker bologna sandwich plays a vital role in it! The acting is incomparable to cardboard, because, in the words of Roger Ebert, “it would be offensive to a useful packaging material.” Overall, the fi lm has to be seen fi rsthand to fully comprehend how terrible movies can be, and defi nitely don’t go into it expecting anything less than quite possibly the worst--and one of the funniest movies--you have ever seen. Billy Huntsman

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Sure, a steak is good; ribs can be delicious; and a grilled cow with cheese can make practically anyone’s mouth water. But, really, is there anything better than comfort food? You know what I’m talking about--whether it be ice cream, chocolate, or, if you’re like me, fresh bread--we all have that one particular food that just guarantees to make life good, even if it’s just until you fi nish eating it. And comfort food is what Annie’s Soup Kitchen, 3107 Eubank Blvd., is all about. To start, they are open Tuesday through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and, therefore, they serve both breakfast and lunch, the latter of which beginning at eleven. Their breakfasts are probably my least favorite part of the restaurant. They have the typical staples of an All-American country diner, such as biscuits and gravy, pancakes, and even some blueberry crepes that have enough whipped cream in them to choke a donkey. They also have red-and-green chile breakfasts burritos, and if you like to mix and match a combination of eggs, bacon, biscuits, and eggs, you’ll be safe in doing so. All-in-all, however, I would not recommend the restaurant for breakfast. I would, however, defi nitely recommend Annie’s for lunch. What I like about Annie’s is that it’s simple, including its menu; yes, you’ll be able to fi nd exceptions, but Annie’s lunch menu is primarily composed of sandwiches. And I sure do likes me a good sammich! And no sandwich has as much appeal to me as does a grilled cheese, and Annie’s makes a fi ne grilled cheese, with a choice of mixing in tomatoes, green chile slices, and turkey. This is my favorite option at Annie’s, and running a close second is their cold turkey breast sandwich,

Music Is The Enemy – “Covers EP”2011, Post-Hardcore from Albuquerque, New Mexico Albuquerque’s leading post-hardcore wizards have been rather productive as of late, assaulting your ears in the form of a novel yet entertaining 3-song album of cover songs. The EP fi nely demonstrates their ability to adapt music from a wide range of genres into their signature style of decimating metal breakdowns and blistering punk sections. The most easily recognizable song on the disc is a cover of Cee Lo Green’s hit single “F You”, otherwise known as “Forget You”. They change the upbeat R&B anthem into a pummeling metallic attack that’s every bit as catchy as the original. Next the band does a cover of folk rock group The Mountain Goats’ “No Children”, which takes the brutal lyrical content and provides music to match it, as opposed to contrast it as the original did. The verses that begin with “In my life…” and “I am drowning…” are converted into screaming breakdowns that emphasize the lyrics effectively. Finally, their cover of old school

Local Music Scene Gears Up for Summer David Jio 2013

Ah, Annie’s…Billy Huntsman 2012

hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan’s “C.R.E.A.M.” is brooding and melancholic, but the plodding guitar melodies create an atmosphere of doom that matches the original’s theme to perfection. What the listener is left with here is an impressive take on three songs that one would never expect a punk or metal band to cover. Fields of Elysium – “Unraveling Arcane Dynamics” 2009, Technical Death Metal from Santa Fe, New Mexico Like a galaxy being torn apart by a supermassive black hole, Santa Fe death metallers Fields of Elysium are tearing apart the fabric of metal music with their debut album “Unraveling Arcane Dynamics”. The quartet consists of the dual vocal attack of bassist Andre Lamoureux and guitarist Quanah Lee, along with the blasting precision of drummer Gerald Roybal and Omar Serrano-Perez’s brilliant guitar work. The album explodes into existence with the supernova of a song “Decomposing Celestial Mass”, a track that showcases the band’s skill with quick tempo and time changes, their gift for counterpoint in the guitar

There are many popular drugs in the U.S. that teens abuse and that many parents don’t know about. One of those drugs is spice, which is illegal in other countries and has a controversial legality in the U.S. Today, spice is considered a medicinal product. Spice has been sold as a legal high, which actually contains illegal substances. The U.S. has been regulating spice and now the product is completely banned. Spice has been around since the ‘90’s, but has become more popular since 2008. There are many different names for this drug. Examples would be K2, genie, spice silver, 2 spicy, and spice of life. There are also three different packages of spice, which are spice, spice gold, and spice diamond. “I’ve heard of it but never used it. Spice wasn’t really popular in my day,” expressed Larry Francia, former MHS student. Spice is the name given to the herbal blend that contains a combination of plants and herbs and was once the legal alternative to cannabis. Cannabis is also another name for marijuana, which gives you a high related to spice, but spice’s effects are longer lasting, which is why people prefer it. Many people smoke spice as an alternative. It’s also a drug that people use to pass drug tests because there is no way of testing for the use of it. “My friend’s brother quit smoking marijuana to get a job, so he started smoking spice so he wouldn’t get caught,” expressed CJ Epler, an MHS senior. Many people think this is just a drug you can get really high from, but they don’t realize the negative effects it has on people. The side effects of spice affect your health. Some effects it has on people are nausea, anxiety attacks, hallucinations, chemical dependency, swelling of the brain, and convulsions. “My friend’s brother said that once he started smoking spice he got constant migraines and his lungs would begin to hurt; to him it defi nitely wasn’t worth it,” expressed Epler. “My uncle told me that here in N.M., a boy was smoking spice and started having convulsions which later led to a seizure. I don’t think I’ll be trying spice, ever,” expressed Celeste Ortega, an MHS senior. Medical research has found that spice is just as harmful as other drugs; it has just as many side effects and just as addicting.

Scary Spice Meagan Fluellen 2011

served with lettuce and mayonnaise, and avocado-optional. All dishes are served with a generous handful of potato chips which, I have a sneaking suspicion, are Lay’s. Annie’s always has a specials-menu on which they list, you guessed it, their specials, and quite often this is where the “soup” in their name comes into play, and if you’re ever there on a day when they have green chile chicken soup, I would defi nitely get a cup of it. It comes with

a large chunk of your-choice-of bread, and the soup is spicy though tasty, and compliments either the grilled cheese or turkey breast as a dipping sauce nicely. They have a good selection for dessert, though how often you’ll want dessert for lunch I’m not sure, but just in case you were wondering, I would recommend the angel food cake, doused generously in some kind of melted-marshmallow sauce that tastes just about as close to heaven as you can get without dying, or the carrot cake, which, normally, I’m not a fan of, except of Annie’s, or the bread pudding cake, which, again, comes in a heavenly-sauce. And what about the ambiance of the

lines, and their ability to switch without warning into smooth free jazz sections, further perpetuating their musicianship. Despite the super precise technical approach of the album, the band still achieves a marked heaviness that many bands in the style tend to lack. This insane assortment of jazz odyssey and death metal brutality is an experience that is impressive from a musical standpoint and also enjoyable to

listen to.Mistress of My Enemy – Demo2011, Metalcore from Albuquerque, New Mexico A rapidly rising force in the Albuquerque music scene is Mistress of My Enemy, a metalcore band that combines speedy verses, melodic choruses, and epileptic breakdowns to keep the listener intrigued and entertained. The vocalist’s Mohawk is pretty cool, too. This three-song demo is a sampler of many things to come, and the sheer potential leaves the listener excited to hear what this band can expand into. Over the course of these three short tracks, the band manages to keep their sound varied yet cohesive. The vocal shrieks are reminiscent of Black Dahlia Murder, providing an impressive range going from high shrieks to ultra low growls. The drums are like clockwork and provide a strong foundation for the guitarists to use their harmonizing, interweaving melodies and gives precise kick patterns during their erratic and exciting breakdowns. Although this demo is plagued by mediocre production, the quality of the music rises above that to deliver a good experience. Keep an eye on these guys.

place? Well, I’m not an interior designer, but if you’ve ever wondered what a 1940’s New England-roadside diner looks like, you’ll certainly get an idea for it in Annie’s. The bric-à-brac is a little dated, but truth be told it’s endearing, at least to me, and will probably make you feel comfortable. The service can be good, depending on which waitress you get. Typically, you’ll have no qualms with the service, and you and a friend can be in and out in a respectable half hour with full bellies, but Annie’s, just like all other restaurants, does have its slow days, and, yes, it does have waitresses who can still have their moody days, and you’ll probably know who these women are. Now, you may be saying to yourself, “Waitresses? What about waiters?” Well, that’s another distinguishable characteristic about Annie’s, that there are no waiters; that, like its customer-base, is mostly comprised of women. And, all you adolescent males, just in case you were wondering, no, you’ll not fi nd any fetching females in Annie’s 90% female-clientele, unless, of course, you go for much older women. But, hey, think about it: get something to eat, get your energy up, and then go break some young girls’ hearts. The price range is reasonable, with an average from about $2.50 to $7, and that combined with good food, a calm atmosphere, good service, and a female-owner who is very friendly make this a good lunch spot. In the end, Annie’s is a good place to pass by for breakfast, a great place to stop in for lunch, and an overall enjoyable dining experience.

Photo courtesy of Matt Kraus

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In today’s society, fashion and style are everything. From Nikes to Hollister, everywhere you look, name brand is in. Fashion is making a statement across the world but it’s not always affordable. Especially now with the economic downfall, fashion and style have been put on the sidelines. What about the less fortunate people who are barley able to afford what they can get? Clothes can be expensive no matter if it’s name brand or not. For teens, the clothes that are bought are constantly being outgrown; the stress for new clothes will come again shortly. Well, stress no more, because Manzano is making a difference. At the end of February, MHS started a clothing bank. The two people who made it possible are life-changing teachers. Yvonne Reneau and Gloria Trujillo have gone above and beyond to make sure this is happening. The clothing bank is here on campus, located in ‘S’ hall portables. In order to have clothing bank access, you need a counselor referral. It is available to all Manzano students who are in a fi nancial situation. It is all individual shopping, so there is no fi ghting over the same shirt. Not only is the clothing bank an available resource, but so are the washer and dryer. A washer and dryer are located in K-121 and are available

School can be diffi cult for some high schoolers. Making up a credit usually means night school, summer school, or an 8th hour class, but the new thing everyone is talking about is online classes. APS ECademy Night Schools new technology program is getting more and more popular. Over 1,000 students are taking online courses this semester. "ECademy offers all of the core courses required for the diploma, plus a few elective courses," explained Rod Hansen, MHS counselor. ECademy is not just a technology site. They have a lot of similar characteristics as a regular classroom setting. They have a principal, assistant principal, online learning coordinator, and tech coordinator. "Being an online teacher requires a lot of patience and dedication. We are constantly connected to the computer, reviewing and creating our course, grading assignments, and staying in contact with students as

MHS Clothing Bank Makes Fashion AffordableMonica Martinez 2011

MilieuContinued from front page 1students) all different. Most clubs, like German Club, are just German speaking students; same way with ASU and BSU,” said MHS senior Ian Hedges. The club took a trip to the Manzano State Park the last weekend of March for a camping trip. During the trip, the students delved into active learning by caring for and interacting with the environment. “We went on a camping trip, built bird houses and set an example for other people,” said Garnham. In addition to the camping trip, Milieu also goes on hiking trips into the Sandia Mountains. In order to understand the environment, one must place oneself in the center of it. This is one of the major values that the club exalts themselves on because it implements positive change and a raw outlook on nature. A Pinon tree will soon be planted at Manzano High School in memory of Mrs. Gracie Sellars, an honorable teacher who passed away last fall. The tree will be planted near the PAC. “The tree sets an example for everyone else. It shows that we care and want to make a difference,” explained Garnham. Milieu meets Mondays and Wednesdays every week in room E27.

to students who need clean clothes. “It’s awesome to have an onsite clothing bank and a laundromat,” said MHS staff member Reneau who started the bank. A few years ago, Reneau received the washer and dryer for her class. Finding no need for them, she decided to open the washer and dryer to her students in need. This was a positive decision made by Reneau because it helped a lot of students. Later, the problem was not washing clothes but having the clothes to wash. When students were complaining of having no clothes, the idea of a clothing bank came to Reneau’s mind. With the start of this program, not only are students able to wash clothes in comfort, but the students in the class are learning something as well. “It teaches my students to be helpful and respectful to those who are in need,” said Reneau. A lot of people are involved with the efforts in making this happen. From Manzano staff to Manzano parents, the whole community is coming together. One of the funds that helps support the clothing bank is the Protecting the Pride Funds (PPF). PPF is an organization that donates money to Manzano for certain clothing items:

Online Classes Create New Opportunities for APS Students Erika Sanchez 2011

socks and underwear, of course, are the fi rst items on the list, since they are personal and should be worn by only one person. Due to the kindness of this fund, more than 20 students have been able to get new clothes.This allows students to feel clean and comfortable with fresh and new undergarments. There are a couple of things the clothing bank really needs, especially now that the year is ending. Prom is the biggest end-of-the-year event and it’s coming fast. “Prom is coming up and donations on dresses, suits, shoes, and ties would be very great to get,” said Reneau. Prom is one of the most exciting and memorable events in a senior’s life. If donations of the items above are made, then everyone at MHS will enjoy prom. “One of my favorite stores is Buffalo Exchange,” said Reneau, who stated that stores such as that one inspire her to use recycle. This is just another way that Manzano is recycling. Reneau is all about reduced, reused, and recycled items because she believes it is making the world a better and cleaner place. Reneau and Trujillo both make this clothing bank possible. The members of the clothing bank would like to ask everyone reading this, if you have any extra hangers, clothes, or shoes sitting in your closet, bring them down.

well as parents on a day-to-day basis," explained Derrick Adkins, online U.S History Teacher, and former MHS social studies teacher. Students are expected to log onto their course 2 to 3 times a week and submit 2 to 3 assignments each time they log on. Typically students should be spending at least 2 hours on the computer each log in per course. "I can work on it whenever, and the assignments are short, so it’s easy to get a lot done," explained Kristen Dupont, MHS senior. Several consecutive days of inactivity could result in parent phone calls or the student eventually being dropped from the course, depending on the student’s grade. If the student does not have access to a computer, there are always other alternatives. "Computer labs are open at Del Norte, Sandia, Eldorado, and Volcano Vista after school," explained Cristian Gonzales, an MHS senior. The grading scale can differ depending on the course you are

taking and the instructor teaching the course. ECademy issues grades cumulatively. Work includes worksheets, essays, tests, and even class discussions. "We have this thing on my online class called the ‘discussion board’, and our teacher posts up a topic and we comment on it and get to communicate and write back on other people’s comments," explained Gonzales. For our current freshmen and sophomores, online classes are one option that satisfi es their new graduation requirements. You may take more than one class at a time and each class is worth one-half credit. "Online classes are often very challenging courses, with as much or more work involved than a classroom course. They can also be frustrating because asking questions of the teacher takes time between question and answer," explained Hansen. Sometimes learning over a computer can challenge students versus in a classroom with a teacher to demonstrate. "I think online English is easier than an actual class, but I would've

preferred to take Chemistry in class, because it’s hard to understand when you’re just reading instructions, instead of someone showing you," explained Dupont. Some teachers at Albuquerque ECademy/ Evening High are not only online teachers but are face-to-face teachers in an original setting as well. "Dealing with 200 different personalities/students online is a lot different than dealing with them face-to-face," explained Adkins. Although working at your own pace may sound easy, it is important to stay disciplined before time fl ies by and students are unable to make the deadlines. "Online courses are not for everyone. It requires a lot of time and dedication. Students should really put thought in before signing up for an online course," explained Adkins. Technology is forever changing and constantly growing, just as education and the ways teachers teach is changing.

The clothing bank at MHS. Photo courtesy of Cheyanne Herrera

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Other than the delicious foods and the intriguing oriental décor, how much do students at MHS really know about the Asian culture? If the answer to that question is, not much, a great way to learn more about it would be to check out the Asian Student Union (ASU) at MHS. ASU is a new club this year at MHS that explores Asian cultures and participates in activities and gets involved in programs to help better the community. Kheim Tang, MHS freshman, said, “It allows me to give back to the community and to participate in activities that help charities.” Students in ASU meet every Wednesday at lunch in Jennifer Huynh’s, MHS English teacher and advisor of ASU, classroom in K-215. The turnout is usually around 25 to 30 students. Huynh said, “The point of ASU is to welcome people of different types to spread awareness of all Asian cultures.” So far in this school year,

ASU at Manzano Katelyn Swain 2012

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ASU has raised money at school carnivals to give to charities, including Koats for Kids. Also this year, they’ve put on a canned food drive for people in need and are currently helping out an organization that helps abused children. ASU is also involved in some activities to help Japan since their recent disasters affecting the nation. They plan to help Student Senate with a benefi t dance with profi ts being donated to Japan. They will also be fundraising money to donate. “They’re one of the more energetic clubs and they always have stand-out performances at the cultural assemblies,” Josh Bowen,

MHS senior . At the meetings, students discuss plans for their next community service activity and also plan for team building opportunities. Along with the community, ASU is also benefi cial for the students involved in the club. “I’ve made a lot of new friends from ASU. It’s a good club to join for anyone who wants to give back to the community and learn about Asian culture,” Tang stated The ASU at MHS is a new club that accepts all people. This year they’ve already made over $1,000 that’s given to help the needy people of the community and hope to do more to help out this year and in future years. This is a club that would be great for people from any ethnic background to join if they’re interested in the Asian culture or if they just want to get involved in a community benefi t program.

skills . “The self-confi dence it builds is uncanny,” said Morris. Morris would go on to state that drama helps students build important life skills, such as public speaking. More than speaking, students learn about how much work goes into managing a show and how much work it takes to make everything happen. “The most important part of doing a play is the process behind it,” said Morris. Also worth mentioning about the drama program was its participation in the New Mexico Thespian Competition, where junior Jaden Posada qualifi ed for the national competition. Posada preformed two monologues titled “Walter,” and “Simon.” Posada explained that the two monologues had to be the opposite of one another; one dramatic, one comedic. The drama program is now starting to prepare for next year and the new shows it will be doing. Auditions for plays are open to the entire student body, if a student is interested in auditioning, he or she should contact Morris in the PAC.

For many years, Manzano High School has done parent conferences for updates on student’s progress. With the new student led conferences, students lead the conference and inform their parents of how they’re doing in school, with their advisor overseeing the meeting. However, due to snow days, students and staff have to come in for another three days of school on which they were orginally off for conferences and for junior testing. APS came up with three alternatives and asked students, parents, and teachers which one they liked the best and when they wanted to make up the three snow days. The vote was for the conference days to be school days. So now the administration came up with the idea to leave it to the parents to request if they want a conference or not. Juniors will still be testing during this time. So some were wondering if this will mess up the junior testing? “I don’t think this will interrupt our testing and we just won’t have to go to classes and just take the SBA,” said MHS junior Yen Huynh These conference dats have always been in the master schedule

Requested Conferences Tyler Gallegos 2012

Friends, loved ones, and co-workers came together to celebrate the life of Ms. Gracie Sellers, as a wing of the MHS library was dedicated in her memory. In the southwest area of the library are just some of the books Ms. Sellers had collected throughout her life. She loved to read and her family thought it would be nice to share that love with Manzano students. Last year MHS lost a very professional, loyal and caring woman in October. Ms. Sellers was a very spiritual woman with strong values. Her friends say she was full of stories, adventures, and absolutely loved New Mexico. Helen Cortez, activities director, was a very close friend of Ms. Sellers. Cortez spoke at the dedication ceremony. She expressed the many times she and Ms. Sellers spent together. “She always talked about her upbringing and her family. Anytime we were together she had stories to tell me,” said Cortez. Versa Clark, MHS teacher, and another friend of Ms. Sellers, dedicated two books that remind him of her to the collection. The two books are “Can You Hear Me Now” and “Debating Race with Michael Eric Dyson”. “Gracie always encouraged me to have my students read, so I always start my class by reading,” expressed Clark. Ms. Sellers has left a legacy here at Manzano. This wing in the library ensures that her legacy will continue. To see all the books Ms. Sellers has left behind and ones that are dedicated to her, check them out in the library today.

every year. This is a loss for students, as well as teachers and parents to check on the progress and fi nd ways to improve the student to excel in class. Although many students are happy that the school year wasn’t extended into June, many are upset that they won’t have this time to show off their hardwork to their parents and guardians. Advisories have offi cially been stopped for the year, and for conferences they are being held on the same days were making up but only by parent or guardians request. “I’d prefer that we do that than extend school and have a later summer,” said MHS junior Tyler David. Next year the conferences will go on as usual, with specifi c school days being designated for parents to meet with teachers. Students who feel that a conference would benefi t them this year need to set up a time with their specifi c advisory teachere and their parents. Also Next Step plans are to be completed by students and signed by their parents. This is a part of the advisory process that helps students think about what they want to do after they graduate from Manzano. If you have any questions about this ask your advisory teacher.

MHS Dedicates a Memorial to a Legendary TeacherFeliz Munoz 2011

“I recycle, I walk, and ride my bike, rather than drive. I plant plants, and I always unplug my charger,” Casie Baca, senior.

“I never litter and always recycle,” Baileigh Wollam, senior.

“I don’t pollute the air with a car, I walk just about everywhere,” Troy Canada, senior.

“I don’t leave water running, we don’t leave the TV on, or the lights, and we don’t drive much,” Nathanael Andazola, senior

ASU in the ampatheatre. Photo courtesy of ASU

How do Monarchs Honor Earth Day?

MHS Dedicates a Memorial to a Legendary Teacher

Miss. Sellers Memorial. Photo courtesy of Ashley Day.

Drama

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Music and art should be greater emphasized in public schools, especially in Albuquerque. Art is something people can be very passionate about, and if more people were involved in this passion, there could be less trouble in the streets, and less violence along with greater capacity for intellect. Music and art have been known to provide many people with a strong emotional outlet. For example, after every major natural disaster in the past few decades, organizations practiced art therapy with the victims of the disasters. This art therapy helps relieve the grief, frustration, and possible loss and depression that comes with such an occurrence. This practice can be mirrored in high crime areas such as Albuquerque. Perhaps if people were just left to express their emotions through art, there would be a decrease in fi ghts and discontent. In order to raise a well-rounded generation of students, they need to be exposed to everything- not just math, science, history, and English. At Manzano, each student is required to take one fi ne or practical arts credit, foreign language classes included. Some students don’t even see the inside of an art or music class after elementary school. Maybe if we put as much emphasis on the arts as we do on core subjects, our generation would grow into a less violent, more well-rounded group of individuals. It is understood that the arts can’t be everyone’s forte. But neither can science, math, history, or language arts. In our teenage years, we are supposed

Is Our Creativity on Life Support? Cloie Logan 2013

In the United States, the biggest problem has become that as young people, we have become a society of alliterate, passive spectators. Ok, so what exactly is illegeracy? Illegeracy is the inability of a citizens to recognize and make decisions about political matters that affect them. If you are illegerate, you fail to make sense of your culture and historical background, you fail to see your life as open to choices and give up any political power, such as voting. The average American teen would rather sit and watch “Jersey Shore” or “Secret Life of American Teenager” than national news or reading up on current events. As students, we sometimes think that reading a book or knowing history is a waste of time, that we would rather spend collecting friends on ‘Facebook’. In many cases, it’s not our fault. It is the educational system and the media that fail us. The media system is concerned about how many Monsters you drink a day, and how many new pair of jeans you buy, instead of being an educational outlet. Advertisers do not benefi t from anyone being an intellectual. They rely on all those social drop-outs to buy the newest phone, a new car every 5 years, and all those other shiny things out there. News programs, magazines, and other newspapers neglect the focus on important news and rather focus on entertaining us rather than informing us. We have to face the fact that our culture has become too concerned about how entertained we can be kept in a classroom, and how many things we can buy. We have been hijacked, corporatized as well. A friend of mine told me that it’s her life and her choice towards what she does with her free time. Yes, she is right, it is her life. The best part of being in a democratic society is that we have a say. We decide who becomes our leaders. So, why would we neglect that right that many die trying to obtain, for example Libya and Egypt, to become illegerate? It’s time, as the future generation, to take control of what is being sold to us and be proud of the intellectualism only the human race has.

Are You Illegerate? Karla Maldonado 2012

With all this talk about how people are destroying our planet, such as temperature changes, pollution, trashing our planet, cutting down our rain forests, over-consumption of our resources, over-population, ect... it’s kind of hard to say if after all of the damage that we’ve done to this planet, if it is irreversible. It’s really dishearting to see that the people that inhabit this planet know what kind of harm they are doing and yet they continue to do it. A person may try to defend their actions by saying that we need to take an excessive amount of resources to accommodate supply and demand. Also that there is really nothing they can do about polluting the planet because people need means of transportation. Although I do agree that we need resources to accommodate the supply and demand. Keep in mind that doesn’t necessarily mean that we need to over consume. There are plenty of things that you can do to not over-consume. You can car pool, take your own bags when you go grocery-shopping, and recycle. We need to remember that by taking more then what is needed, our resources begin to run out, which is a problem not only for our generation, but for future generations as well. When it comes to people saying there is nothing that can be done about polluting our planet. I say that they are wrong. I mean yes, people do need ways to get around, and I’m not suggesting everyone should break out their bikes and start peddling to work and school every day. Just consider that there are alternative ways of renewable energies. For example, wind turbines, water turbines, and ethanol are great alternatives. In short, I believe that there are changes that need to be made for the health and survival of this planet. Without these changes, the future is unclear.

Can We Really Heal the World? Mariah Chavez 2011

to be fi guring out who we are, and if we aren’t justly exposed to everything, how can that help? Yes, we have the opportunity to, and it’s each student’s choice if they want to sign up for an arts class, but some who just strive to get by won’t, even if they are the ones who may be most helped by a class of this sort. We should make “one required fi ne or practical arts credit” mean exactly that. Everyone has to take Physical Education, so why not have everyone take an arts class as well? Language should be in a separate category, it isn’t fair to have the arts at a disadvantage, because many people simply take a language (which is required anyway) and slide past their arts credit. To have students take an arts credit is not asking much. Students are required to take classes of everything else: math, science, history, English, physical education, foreign language, and health. It could help people in the community as well. I’ve heard from people in the guitar program here at Manzano say that they probably wouldn’t be in as good of shape as they are now if they hadn’t been in guitar. Their grades and overall behavior have improved because of the program. The arts should be emphasized just as much as everything else. Since the Cold War, maths and sciences have taken top billing. It’s time for a revival of creativity.

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7April 2011Editorials

Facebook is not for everyone. Lately there has been talk and even newspaper articles about teens becoming depressed and even suicidal over Facebook. Allow me to retort by fi rst saying that if you seriously are that depressed about other people looking like they are having a good time in their pictures, then maybe you should spend less time on Facebook and get a real life and go have some good times too. If you’re more worried about the number of “friends” you have on your Facebook profi le, then your mental stability should be questioned, because the number of friends you have in real life and the number of “friends” you have on Facebook are probably vastly different, especially if you are “collecting” friends. If you log onto Facebook and see “809 new friend requests,” get over its not that important. You always see the profi le that has 99,999,999+ friends, but guess what, no one cares because no one actually knows and actively talks to that many people. Another accusation about Facebook is that it starts drama. Well, guess what? There’s this nifty little button on your edit friends page that says ‘block’. Why don’t you do the smart thing and block whoever is trying to post things to hurt your poor little feelings. Or another smart idea is to not add your enemies to your friends list or even better, my personal favorite; grow some backbone and toughen up a little and stop crying to your mothers about everyone who doesn’t like you. This is life and that’s how the real world works, toughen up. The accusations continue to pile up with more talk of sexual predators on the Internet. Well if you will look back a few sentences about the block button there’s one solution. Another is a setting that will only allow friends you have confi rmed to message you or to even see your profi le. Another suggestion to parents is stop letting your 12-year-old daughter post half naked pictures of herself on her profi le. I mean, honestly, what do you expect? And for the individual who is getting unconsensually fl irted with, just report the person, delete them as a friend, block them, and get on with your life and worry about something that really matters, like “Jersey Shore”.

Facebook Isn’t for EveryoneMax Alaniz 2011

Just like with everything else, I believe that one thing, such as Facebook or Twitter or a certain environment or experience won’t cause a person to become infl uenced, I think that it’s a combination of things that result in unhappiness and other issues like low self-esteem. Recently in the Albuquerque Journal, an article was posted mentioning a new study revolving around Facebook saying that it has been known to cause depression in teenagers. The article said that because teenagers can see other people’s happy pictures, relationships with their friends, their status updates, and popular connections, disconnected, or unhappy, people on Facebook are feeling depressed. Although there is some truth to this, I think that people will be depressed no matter if they get on Facebook or not, they can be unhappy just by looking at happy people at school, or feeling like they’re left out when their friends do

Accusing FacebookMeralyn Werner 2011

other activities. There are certain exceptions to this opinion, like cyber-bullying or Facebook-stalking, because those things are strictly related to the internet and online social networking sites. On the other hand, the people that cyber bully are likely to do it in the “real world” as well, and people that stalk others on Facebook might be particularly nosy to begin with. The internet just gave people outlets to extend their personality, and if people don’t want their information to be public knowledge, they should refrain from putting it on those sites. Also, Facebook has privacy settings available to change who can see your information, such as your pictures or your phone number. There are also protections on Facebook for members under 18, which provide extra security for younger people. The bottom line is, don’t let other people affect you online and don’t become more depressed by looking at all the fun other people are having, go out and have that fun yourself instead. Make your own life better instead of envying other teen’s lives!

Facebook has become an area for people to vent their feelings or share events happening in their lives with their friends. But it seems like too many people “vent” too much. I’m so tired of seeing 20 posts from the same person within 2 hours of each other. One person on my friends list, who does not go to MHS, happens to post at least 30 times a day. One minute they will post “my life is so amazing, blah blah blah,” but then15 minutes later they post something like “I hate my life, I need to get out of here.” And then they’re random posts that hardly ever make any sense. Honestly, no one cares enough to know your every thought. I don’t think posting twice everyday, or so, is bad, but too many more posts than that is outrageous. Don’t people have lives other than being on Facebook? One way to fi x this is thinking about what you like to read about your friends. You can’t possibly want to know every single thing that happens in their lives.“Just went to Walmart.” “Tied my shoes funny today.” “Just ate some macaroni and cheese.” “Just saw this girl I hate! She’s so annoying!” See, gets a little bothersome. People don’t need to post all of these things, one or two is enough. Next time you’re on Facebook and about to post something, think about who’s going to read it and if it is really necessary.

Too Much Sharing is Not Caring Ashley Day 2011

Facebook is a place for friends to connect with friends and family but there are also other things to do like playing games. Some of the games on Facebook are fun, but they aren’t as fun as some people make them seem. Some constantly play games that they are so addictive that they can’t stop playing and in the end they can end up getting in trouble. I used to play a game on Facebook called “Superpoke Pets” and I played it all the time, whenever I could get on a computer. Eventually I noticed it was controlling my life to an extent because I would get in trouble because I didn’t want to get off the computer when I was told. It was ridiculous! So I ended up breaking my stupid addiction. Now I play once in a while. There are a lot of other things that people could be doing instead of being on Facebook 24/7. You could spend time with you family, hangout with friends, exercise, but most importantly you could do homework, if you have any. A solution for being addicted to games on Facebook is moderation. You don’t have to quit playing the games you love, but they aren’t worth getting in trouble, or blowing off your homework. Instead of playing everyday, you can play a couple times a week or on the weekends. Some people disagree with my opinion, like my cousin. She loves to play “Farmville” and “Fronterville”. She is so addicted to the games that she gets on her husbands Facebook so she can send herself stuff and take care of her farm and what not so she can get extra stuff. One day she told me to get a “Farmville” so I could send her stuff and I told her “no” and in the end she got mad at me, and yet she still tries to get on my Facebook to play. Talk about shameful. So instead of playing a Facebook game, you could be doing more important things. You could moderate playing your games and still enjoy other things that you like to do. Anything can become an addiction and it’s sad when it’s a Facebook game.

Facebook Games Meadow Butler 2013

Computer Creepers Autumn Quillen 2014

Facebook seems to be growing like weeds in the teenage world. People have been calling it the “safer version of MySpace,” which I guess is true. It’s a simple social network where people can advertise, say what they think, keep in touch, or whatever else people want one for. Now, is it the safest thing to have? I doubt it… A lot of people, including myself, have a Facebook. It’s great to mess around and talk with friends and family. However, meeting new people and accepting random friend requests probably isn’t the smartest thing to do. People can make fake profi les and will want you to be their friend for reasons we all don’t want to know, and some requests can even be viruses. Now, us being the ignorant teenagers we are, it’s highly unlikely we’re going to be able to tell the difference, considering it’s nearly impossible to notice anyway. Ways to look out for little creepers on the internet are to simply just know the people who are your friends on there. Just being careful and having common sense might not be a bad idea either. People have been pretending to be another person as well, so if you’re not familiar with your friend getting a facebook, you might want to ask them about it. Personal information can be controlled on there too, so just keep an eye out. Yes, we all know there’s not going to be any serious problems for us any time soon. That being said, do you really want to take that chance? We’ve all heard the cyber stories, and little nerdy computer hackers are out there. So what if they just so happen to come across your pretty little face and want to be your friend? You click that confi rm button, and that’s when things can get serious. The point is to just be careful with your facebook. You never know who’s on the other side of the computer, and being smart with how you handle everything could save your life. So be aware of anybody who wants to be your new best friend.

Athletes

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April 2011

Students and Sta�

Monarchs Staff

What attracted you to tennis?Just to stay in shape & thought it would be funWhat motivates you before a match? Watching tennis games, listening to music and getting warmed up.How do you celebrate a win after? Shake oppenents hand, just chill or go eat.

What attracted you to the track?I’ve always liked running and the team is really close. What motivates you before a meet?Listening to music and just picturing the race in my head.How do you celebrate after a win? I go and sleep or I go out to eat with the team.

Paul Clear (Tennis)

Rachel Bean (Track)

Jeffrey Forster

GPA: 3.5Motivation in school?To eventually graduate and get into colleges that I want to get into. Best Class? English Dream Career? To open a dance, play a few intruments, and be in drama.

Kerry Kortkamp

GPA: 3.8Motivation in school? My family and just the teachers here. Basically most of the adults in my life.Best Class?EnglishDream Career?Computer Scientist

Best part of MHS? The community here, we have great support from parents, and a lot school spirit. Favorite class from high school?History Dream Vacation?Greece Best Memory of MHS?The NTech fi eld trip with the AVID classes because we got to see explosions.

Ed Bortot (Administrator)

Best part of MHS? The diversityFavorite class from high school?Sociology & Drama Dream Vacation?Italy & Greece Best Memory of MHS? Getting to announce football games this past year.

Mari Dannenbaum (Government & Econ)

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