By: Lizeth Sanchez

The PawPrint News The Los Banos High School

Newspaper Issue #3

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Social Media : Good or Bad?

Everyone can see that social media is a huge part of teenagers and young adults lives today. These days you see the average teenager posting about everything on social media from using the bathroom to seeing a double rainbow at school. There is everything on social media these days. The great thing about social media is that you can connect with friends without sending a letter that takes days to receive. Now you can send a message that only takes seconds to send, read and reply. Now-a-days everyone is meeting new friends on social media with common interests on many new social media outlets like Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Kik, Ask.fm, Tinder, Skype, eHarmony, Pinterest, YikYak, Google+, and Vine. Social media is a huge factor in the way most teens and young adults communicate these days, many apps can help teenagers express themselves. It also helps a lot of people make new friends in a new areas. There is the equal amount of cons to pros, for example social media can dictate your life, and it ends up being a job. Also you waste time on it, and rarely get anything done and it becomes addicting. The worst case scenario is cyber bullying. The pros to social media is you can express yourself, make new friends, students do better in school and as cliché as this sounds you can maybe actually find love on social media.

Over all, teens are affected with social media one way or another, good or bad, but it’s everywhere in

21st century. So we have to adapt to it.

On a Tuesday at 5:30pm to 9:10pm there was a fire in Dos Palos. Toxic fumes and the fire was about 15 to 20 feet only from the burning recycling centers.

They reported that no one was injured, but they said that everyone should remain inside their home at all times because there's a lot of bad air from the fire that has lasted for an hour. The fire was not caused by an immediately known danger, but they have no idea what else could have.

The firefighters were expected to be on the scene earlier, but they barely arrived the next morning on Wednesday. The officer said that people who have an air conditioner should use it to have better air, so the people can breathe better instead of having the bad air going into their homes. At Dos Palos the fire lasted longer because there

was recycling plants burning and pretty much it

started on Tuesday and the fire was put out on

Wednesday, so the fire was burning the plants for 2

days.

Fire in Dos Palos

By: Jesse Munguia

1. Be respectful to your elders (upperclassmen). 2. Don’t stay up too late, make sure to go to bed by 1 or 2 am. 3. Always stay cheerful, never gloomy. 4. Don’t wipe off every dirt streak on your shoes, they’re meant to be dirty and durable. 5. Make sure to organize all your school subjects, or else they’ll be everywhere.

Freshman Tips

By: Rachel Gokay

Our Cross Country team has

worked hard to stay undefeated. JV

boys, JV girls, and Varsity girls 5-0,

but, Varsity boys 4-1. Last week they

defeated Central Valley, Varsity boys

34-23, Varsity girls 42-17, JV boys

38-21, and JV girls won by a forfeit.

Cross country should be

congratulated when they win league.

They all help each other to run hard,

it’s all about teamwork. WAC

Championship is not too far away,

good luck to Cross Country!

CSU Chico is located 90 miles north of

Sacramento in a small suburban town in

Chico, California. Chico state is a fairly

large campus, and offers certificate,

bachelors, and masters degrees. Popular

majors include: Business/Marketing, Health

Professions, Social Science, and

Psychology. Most freshmen students live

on campus their first year, because it is an

easier way to get involved with the

community. The community in Chico is very

friendly and is a great way to learn to live

on your own comfortably. Greek life is

popular around Chico and they offer

fraternities and sororities.

On October 10th was the band and color guards’ first competition in

Cupertino. At around 6 A.M. everyone was on the bus and ready to go. On the

trip over there everyone was full of tiger pride and ready to start the competitions.

By around 9:30 all the band and colorguard was ready to step off for the parade.

We got to practice a full run before we got to the judges and everything turned

out great. Once we all were prepared and set for the first run in front of the

judges Brea Roland, the Drum Major, did her tweets and everyone did what they

needed to do. When the band turned the corner and the music ended we all

huddled up in front of Mr.Brand while he told us all that he liked what he saw out

there. After lunch we had to go to the award show. We came back with three first

place trophies, one for the color guard, and two for the marching band.

The Unbeatable Cross Country

Team

By: Mikayla Akers

Chico State University

By: Kelsey Biggs

The Band and Color Guards’ First Competition

By: Abigail Knorr

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If you have watched The Devil Wears Prada and you’re deeply interested about fashion, then I’m

pretty sure that one of the main characters, Miranda Priestly, portrayed by Meryl Streep, might seem

familiar to you. This movie was actually inspired by English editor-in-chief of American Vogue,

Vogue’s publisher, and artistic director for Conde Nast. Wintour has become a very important figure in

the fashion world and has been praised for her eye on fashion trends as well as her support for younger

designers.

Anna Wintour has been known for her signature look which includes her iconic pageboy bob

haircut, large sunglasses and chilly demeanor. She was born in London, England on November 3rd, 1949

making her 65 years old. She is the eldest daughter of Charles Wintour who was the editor of the London

Evening Standard. Her father is actually the person who wanted her to get into fashion.

Way before she was associated with Vogue, Wintour started out working for Harper's & Queens

in the fashion department. As years passed by, she was able to advance in the editorial ladder and went

from publication to publication between London and New York all within her 20's. She then moved to

New York and took over as a fashion editor for Harper's Bazaar. After constantly moving from brand to

brand, she finally was announced editor-in-chief for Vogue.

Wintour does plenty of charity work, such as raising money for the Twin Towers fund when 9/11

terror attacks occurred. In February of 2012, Anna Wintour co-hosted a fundraiser for our President

Barack Obama alongside with Scarlett Johansson. The event was named “Runway to Win” and offered

up Obama-themed fashion as well as accessories from designers such as Tory Burch, Marc Jacob, and

Diane Von Furstenberg.

Devil Wears Prada….and Publishes Vogue

By: Alondra Arias

Interviews

Antonio Rubio, a Wrestler

By: Vanessa Sanchez

Antonio Rubio is a junior on the Varsity Wrestling team. I decided to interview the wrestling team because it doesn’t get

enough attention that it deserves.

What made you join the wrestling team?

“I joined wrestling to help support my best friend Dreu back in freshman year.

What do you do to prepare for a match?

“To prepare for a match I listen to music and imagine only me and my opponent”

Any mantras or quotes you use?

“In Wrestling Gods We Trust”

Do you get nervous before a match?

“I get extremely nervous!”

What do you like about wrestling?

“I love the fact that each match you wrestle you’re noticed for

your own accomplishments not the teams. I also love the fact the

team is like a family and supports each other.”

Mrs. McCullough, a Teacher

By: Alton Hughes

How long have you been teaching?

Thirteen years.

Did you always enjoy teaching?

Yes.

What do you enjoy about teaching?

The kids, the talking, the sharing of ideas, learning something new every day.

Any struggles about teaching seniors?

Their focus is sometime not there and the idea that they think they have a lot of time to do their work when they really don't.

How have you grown since the first time you started teaching?

I think I'm better at lesson plans, knowing what interests the kids, knowing how to present material where they can work through.

What are you going to miss about your students who are graduating this year?

The friendships I've made, seeing them on campus, their yelling

and screaming, the bonding, the bantering.

In this issue's Tiger Playlist our top songs are:

Rap- Go to Sleep by Eminem.

Overtime by Tech N9ne.

Pop- Locked Away by R. City and Adam Levine

Country- Blown Away by Carrie Underwood.

Rock- American Idiot by Green Day.

The top song is… American Idiot by Green Day!!!!!!

Green Day let out their first album in 1994 and people are still

listening to them because they are amazing.

If you want share your favorite song with us, please send it in

and we’ll put it in our list… Thank you to everyone who voted

and shared your songs.

By: Brianna LaDuca

By: Steven Gutierrez

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Tiger Playlist

Life Hacks!!

1. Do you enjoy a cold summer treat but always end up with that annoying stickiness all over your

hands? Then prepare to have your mind blown!

Step 1. Choose your favorite popsicle flavor and grab some cupcake liners.

Step 2. Carefully insert the cupcake liner through the wooden end of the popsicle and there you go, a

mess-free frozen treat option. Enjoy :p

2. Tired of having messy cords around your home? Then you’re in luck for this quick and simple life

hack!

Step 1. Make sure you have some hair clips at your disposal.

Step 2. Organize your wires till desired length and simply place the hair clip in the center, and you're all

set. No more messy cords! :)

It’s October and fall is here! I love the month of October because there’s some different fun things you can do this month to get in the fall/ Halloween spirit. Here are some ideas for you.

1. Decorate your yard fall festive or spooky and gruesome to prepare for the trick or treaters! Be creative!

2. Be sure to bake tasty treats this month! Everyone loves pumpkin bread, rice krispy treats, brownies and cookies. You can’t forget the caramel apples and pumpkin pie! You can look up Halloween baking ideas if you’re looking for more creative ideas! 3. Have a pumpkin carving contest with your family and friends this month. It’s a good way to bring out your inner competitive side. 4. Have a movie night and watch all your favorite Halloween movies. 5. Visit a pumpkin patch, corn maze, or even The Halloween Haunt in Great America this October! Those are always lots of fun.

Ideas to Make Your October Better!

With Halloween coming up, procrastinators, such as myself, will wait until the very last minute to throw a quick and simple outfit together. Sometimes, costumes can also be very expensive for just one night and you will most likely never wear it again or grow out of it. A very simple costume that is both for females and males is, a magician, bandit, hippie, toga and you could make a wreath of leaves to wear on your head, skeleton, Mario or Luigi, Vampire, Zombie, Pumpkin or even Risky Business. For females, easy costumes to put together could be, a Mouse or Minnie Mouse, Bunny, Cat, Bee, Frosty the Snowman or Olaf, or a silent film star. For males, simple costumes are, Ash or pikachu, Tony Stark, Robin Thicke, Cowboy, Tourist, Waldo, Firefighter, Beekeeper, Zack from Saved by the Bell, anyone of the teenage mutant ninja turtles, Carl or Russell from Up, Spock from Star Trek, or Drew Carey from The Price is Right. In conclusion you don’t really have to waste money or try too hard to look amazing for just one night.

Easy Halloween Costumes!

Treat Ideas for Fall

By: Megan Hernadez

By: Maria Gonzalez

A big part of getting into the holiday spirit is enjoying all kinds of delicious treats! pumpkin is very popular this time of the year. Pumpkin scones: Pumpkin bread that is deliciously glazed!

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes: Simple yet delicious. This treat will definitely get you into the fall spirit!

Pumpkin Spice Lattes: For coffee lovers,

This drink is definitely a

fall favorite! It's great for on a cold day.

I am a student. I wear a light green jacket

(sometimes). I am an editor for the

newspaper. I wear glasses.

I have brown hair. Who am I??

A.) Brianna LaDuca B.) Steven Gutierrez

C.) Rachel Gokay D.) Lile Lower

By: Lile Lower

By: Mariah Euley

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Horoscopes: The Mysterious Source for Advice

Aries

(March 21-April 19) If your friend seems a little

distant dont freak. Until

mercury is done with its

retro phase on the 29th,

people will have trouble

expressing their feelings.

The weirdness with pass.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20) A pal is acting intense, but

you have no clue what's

bugging them. When they

open up on the 23rd, you'll

have to urge to “fix’ them.

Just listening will be better

for both of you.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You're not exactly a stranger to

goofing off, but a few of your

slacker-ish friends are making

it even harder for you to focus.

Luckily, Saturn will step in on

the 28th and encourage you to

buckle down.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Fantasizing about a new fall

wardrobe? That will take

crazy money. Luckily a job

opp will land in your lap

soon.

Leo

(July 23-August 23) Misunderstandings are likely

when mercury, the planet of

communication, turns

retrograde on the 27th. With

the stars kicking up this

much confusion, you've got

to be utterly clear.

Virgo

(August 23-September 22)

When you feel some mid

month wanderlust,

journeying Jupiter says plan

a last-minute road trip to a

nearby town with your BFF.

It's the reboot you need.

Libra

(September 23-October 22)

If you don't get help in a

certain subject, your GPA

could really suffer.

Thankfully, the stars will

lead you to a fun study

group on the 26th: Join it.

Scorpio

(October 23-November 21)

That outfit of your dreams is

so worth the splurge, but

you haven't had the cash.

Luckily, prices will drop

during the weekend so you'll

be able to swing it then!

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Shocker: Your BFF will be

open to your fashion tips

on the 24th, so get to the

mall, stat. The results will

be super-cute.

Capricorn

(December 23- January 20)

On the 25th, you'll take a

break from social, thanks to

a nudge from Saturn. The

time you score with your

friends IRL will be way

more fun!

Aquarius

(January 21-February 18)

After weeks of business, you SO need a friends

night in. Your crew is a step ahead of you: They have a chill plan in the

works.

Pisces

(February 19-March 20)

You and your BFF are not

on the same page lately.

Hang tight! On the 22nd,

you'll renew your bond in

a fun way.

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