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Kentlake students and staff are amazing.
Through the sale of our Livestrong Wrist-
“Treasured director bands AND collecting change/money during
all three lunches last Friday, the KL Social
battles cancer” Committee will be making a contribution to
the Lance Armssey) in the amount of …
Op-ed, Pg 6 $828.85
“Teacher strike: We still have wristbands available for a $5 dona-
selfish or selfless?” tion.
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
month—so stay tuned for further events and mon-
ey drives.
teachers” http://www.pancan.org/section_get_in-
volved/events_fundraising/event_details.
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News 3
Treasured director battles cancer
wrong with her and so therapy. So it will be early Spring before she’s all fin-
she had her surgery [...] ished with that.”
but her test results came Mario Penalver, first year teacher, is the guest
back [on Sept. 22] and teacher for the drama program during Cressey’s ab-
she has pancreatic can- sence. According to Penalver, it has been challeng-
cer,” said Axelson. ing. “Cressey’s a really wonderful person and she has
According to the Hirsh- left quite a mark on this place. I don’t expect myself
berg Foundation for Pan- to replace her. I expect that I’ll try to keep up the fort
creatic Cancer Research, while she’s gone.”
“Seventy-five percent of Plans for the continuation of drama are in place.
pancreatic cancer pa- Auditions for Pamelot, the special musical in honor
tients die within the first of Cressey, are being held October 13 -15; Mr. Penoli-
12 months of the diagno- ver is leading that effort.
sis. The 5-year survival Drama member Allison Combs said, “We’re all
rate is 5 percent.” While really worried, I think [...] we’re just trying to think
this statistic seems grim, positive right now, but we are pretty worried about
Cressey’s case of cancer her.”
is different from the usu- When asked how the staff and students can sup-
al patient. port Cressey right now, Principal Diana Pratt said, “I
Cressey accepts her think one of the things is to do what they can to stay
cancer and is ready to do in touch with her. We’ve got plans for helping with
anything to fight it. “I’m cooking. We have other plans for helping for other
going to have a meeting things that are hard to do when recovering from a
with one of my oncolo- major surgery, housekeeping, cooking is another one.
gists today, I’m meeting Then in addition to that, kids are planning a musical
Photo by Cynthiann Heckelsmiller three of them, the three tribute. The other thing they’re doing is moving for-
best in Seattle; so I’m ward with the drama program, as Mrs. Cressey would
Pam Cressey picketing for the teacher’s strike.
getting three different want us to do. [...] Also, fundraisers for the American
opinions today on what chemo and radiation to start. Cancer Society.”
Spencer Transier My surgery, which was a really big part of getting rid The Livestrong fundraiser took place last Friday
Web Master of what was in there. It was really successful, I’ve to support Cressey and all other cancer fighters and
had absolutely no problems from it except trying to survivors.
Sadness struck the halls with the news that drama recover from it so I can start the next step, which is Student Craig Heffner said, “We all just love her
teacher Pam Cressey has been diagnosed with pan- chemo and radiation. I’m ready.” and honestly, without Cressey, I don’t think I would
creatic cancer. Tamara Barnhart, Cressey’s friend and colleague, be an actor.”
According to Jacob Axelson, a member of the dra- said, “She’s got to recover for four weeks, and then When asked what she wanted to say to the staff
ma program, when Cressey was admitted to the hos- she’ll start chemo therapy. And then, from what she and students, an emotional Cressey said, “I just need
pital, a bile valve blockage was found in her liver. told me is she’ll probably do a month of chemo thera- those prayers. [...] Tell them thank you, from the bot-
“They went in, and [...] they didn’t know what was py. And then she’ll have a month to rest, for her body tom of my heart and to keep it up, because I’m not
to recover, then she’ll do another month of chemo done yet.”
The Howard Hanson Dam in the Green River Valley Jan Tabaczynski has qualified as a final-
is currently under construction in an attempt to fix leaks ist in the National Merit Scholarship com-
in the upper section of the Dam’s right abutment. petition.
Failure to repair the dam would result in extensive During Tabaczynski’s junior year, he took
flooding of the valley this winter. The Green River Valley the PSAT and scored 222 out of a possible
includes areas of Kent, Auburn, Renton, and Tukwila. 240 points. This qualified him for the com-
petition along with seniors Brian Oliphant
The Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing repairs,
and Cory Shiraishi.
hoping to reduce the amount of flooding. A temporary The competition is high level. Shiraishi
fix is the current goal; the permanent will not be com- said, “You take the test and if you score in the
pleted for several years. top one percent in the state then you’re in.”
In the Kent School District, three schools will be af- Once qualified, a semi-finalist title is given;
fected; Mill Creek Middle School, Kent Elementary if the score turns out to be in the top one
School, and Neely O’Brian Elementary School. percent of the state, the finalist round be-
Mill Creek Principal Anthony Brown said meetings gins where scholarships soon follow. Tabac-
regarding this issue are attended by organizations such Photo by King County zynski moved on to the finalist round.
as “FEMA, the City of Kent, and the Red Cross.” Brown Tabaczynski was excited, but said that it
said that no plans in regards to flooding are yet official, Green River flooding in 1995. was stressful waiting for the test results. He
has had a good support system helping him
as they are ever changing.
along the way. “My parents are happy that I
According to the District’s current plan, sandbags are Many government buildings will be flooded as well, in- won. They don’t have to pay as much for col-
the first resources to go into action in case flooding oc- cluding the King County Animal Shelter, seeing up to lege now. They’ve always pushed me hard to
curs. “Three types of sandbags will be used: one-person three feet of water, and Regional Justice Center, seeing do better.”
sandbags, sandbags that weigh one ton, and 100 foot up to four feet of water. Tabaczynski already has big plans for his
bladder bags, which are filled with water,” said an em- The manager of a local Shari’s had a similar reaction. future. “I want to go to college, a major one
ployee from the City of Kent. “We’re not really preparing ourselves at this location like UW or MIT. I want to study engineering
If extensive flooding oc- quite yet.” maybe, but I’ll figure it out for sure after a
curs as predicted, several “They told us the disaster could be of However, Riverbend Golf Com- few years of being there. I don’t know what
businesses throughout the Katrina proportions.” I want to do yet.” His high school class load
plex is aware of the possible dan-
area will also be underwa- has included difficult Advanced Placement
gers they are facing. “Last sum- courses. He said, “I’m taking four AP class-
ter. While some are aware -Riverbend Golf Complex employee mer, they had to close down part es this year. Oh, and physics and band.”
of the dangers that face of the golf course to work on the Tabaczynski took only a few practice
them, others have not be- levee” said an employee. “They tests in preparation for the PSAT. However,
gun to worry. told us the disaster could be of Katrina proportions.” qualifying for this honor has taken a lot of
“I’ve heard it could be [flooded], I don’t know honest- Currently, people are advised by the government to energy and many years of instruction.
ly. […] [My employer] has not talked to us about it,” said take their own precautions. Flood insurance is strongly When asked what his life goal was, Tabac-
Johanna, an employee at Best Western and Plaza by the advised, as well as sand bags to reduce damage. zynski said, “Yeah, change the world to
Green, (which resides within the flood zones). make it a better place.”
a schedule anyway,
detriment to our school spirit. school will have. Students will have to make a deci-
The football game usually kicks off homecoming sion.
weekend, however not this year; it is six and a half Many will be forced to sacrifice the grandeur of
hours before the dance. By the time the game gets
over it will be roughly three o’clock, allowing only
the outlook is not going to the homecoming football game, and that is
just plain wrong. They are missing out on the fun-
four hours to slip into a dress or tux, eat an over-
priced meal, and take an enormous amount of awk-
good.” filled activities this event brings, including tailgat-
ing and the oh-so glorious half time knighting of the
wardly posed pictures. For the average teenager, who homecoming king and queen, as well as the assorted
can not keep to a schedule anyway, the outlook is not or postponed. Teenage girls put a lot of emphasis on princes and princesses.
good. looking good and it definitely takes time to apply var- The close proximity of the homecoming football
For a high school guy, attending a football game ious techniques of beautification. The appointments game and dance will cause much grief, in some cases
requires an ample amount of energy, but especially are an essential part of the homecoming experience, even severe anxiety, because students will not have
requires an ample amount of rest afterward. We need and bring new enjoyment to the average teenage life. the necessary preparation time they desire; time is
to recharge, reenergize, and eat, so that we can be- Seniors have a right to be up in arms because it not on anyone’s side this year. When life throws you
come mentally prepared for the next thing on our gives them less time to enjoy the little things in life lemons, you just have to adapt and hope for the best;
agenda. Having the game on the same day as the that are approaching for the last time. A homecom- that is exactly what we have to do on our “stockpiled”
dance makes it impossible to do this, creating an ing game and dance for a senior means a whole lot, homecoming.
Photos by Komo4.com
JenniferMazukelli
hanging out with
highschool pals.
It takes guts to get on a stage and perform, and Allison Combs definitely has
guts. A senior, Combs enjoys singing and acting, and is dedicated to her goal of
becoming an actress. “I’d like to make a living. Short term, get into a school for
it,” said Combs.
At a young age, Combs dreamed of becoming an archeologist. That dream
ended in the fourth grade, “I just said never mind,” said Combs. Then something
new sparked her interest. “My sister went to a theater camp and we would go see
her performances. I watched them do it and I liked the sound of the music,” said
Combs.
Nobody should underestimate how difficult performing is. “I wasn’t in
the first two shows when I was in ninth grade, I didn’t make it. I thought I should
give up,” said Combs.
Thankfully, Combs persevered. “Arsenic was my first show and that was only
hard because I had no idea what I was doing. I just jumped in and figured I knew
what I was doing,” said Combs, “Noises Off [was my hardest show] because to get
everything together smoothly, was almost impossible.” Combs may be remem-
bered as playing Dotty in last year’s performance of Noises Off.
Not only is performing difficult, it is also time-consuming, but Combs
always finds the time. “Sometimes you get really into it [and] you don’t get a lot
of sleep because of rehearsals. But it’s something you have to do. Everybody’s
really supportive,” said Combs.
In addition to drama, Combs is devoted to the arts. “I’m in a couple of choirs. I’m
in an extracurricular choir called Rainer Youth Corral. I’m also in school choir.
Last year, [school] choir sang in Carnegie Hall which was the most amazing thing
ever,” said Combs, “I’m a second alto, which is lower than regular altos. I don’t
usually sing the melody, I’m singing underneath,” said Combs. She also plays the
flute in band.
Combs’ quest to become a professional actress is a promising one full of
potential. When the stress bears down, Combs can always turn to her idols. “I
have a lot of actors I look up to I guess, but my mom and my sister are my biggest
influences. As an actor [and musician], your biggest obstacle is yourself,” said
Combs. Photo by Jason Hirschey
10/8 10/8
You casually flip through the Falcon Flyer and see this article. Wait? Is You’ve been waiting for weeks, months, perhaps your whole life for this
it almost Homecoming? Oh &#%*! You remember you were meaning to ask moment and it isn’t happening. Why won’t this guy come and ask me to home-
that girl in English to go with you. After school, you go to the dollar store and coming already?! Your friends, who know every aspect of your life, keep reas-
purchase the following items: A dozen fake daisies, two cans of silly string, car suring you that he is crazy for you, but it’s getting rather late, the dance is only
window paint, a tiara and 40 yellow balloons. All evening you sit in your room nine days away! You’ve already bought that gorgeous dress of your dreams
trying to concoct a creative way to ask her to the dance. At 2 AM you straggle forever ago, and are done practicing your “surprised” face on being asked in
to your bed with and only a frail wisp of a plan. the mirror. Well, you tell yourself if he doesn’t ask me soon he’s DEAD!
10/9 10/9
Wake up in a cold sweat. With your best friend, build an elaborate set-up by HE ASKED! Mind you it wasn’t the most romantic event of the century but
her car during 1st Lunch, but by the time you get to fifth period, you may decide it still swept you off your feet. Of course you said yes! You dart faster than Paul
to just go for it. No flowers, no balloons. You ask and she says yes! Get to her Revere to all your girlfriends whom you inform of the joyous moment. You may
car before she does to clean up your mess. wonder why he is removing an odd assembly of items out of your car… is that
10/11 silly string? However, you could care less, it’s time to plan. Rules of planning,
Purchase tickets and hand them over to your date. Discuss plans with her. don’t let him get a word in, he’s a guy remember? I mean, who knows where
Here, discuss means “listen,” you have zero say in who goes in your group. It is or what you might end up eating if he gets choice of restaurant! Make SURE to
a little late to order a rental tux, but if you can procure a suit or tuxedo, be sure remind him to get the tickets, and pound into his puny insignificant mind what
it coordinates with her dress. She probably bought a dress last June, and may color of tie to wear so you can match and be the hottest couple on the dance
have even bought you a tie. floor.
10/16 10/11
Call your date and ask her for the final plans. You may have to repeat this Ok, so he remembered to buy tickets without violence, so far so good. In-
step or ask to be given updates, as the plans will probably change. form him of “The Plan” Make sure he understands when to pick you up, when
10/17 reservations are, so on and so forth. If ANYTHING changes contact him im-
Shower, get dressed, and go pick up your lady. Do not be alarmed that mediately, as men generally panic at last minute changes.
she is not ready, she wants to look perfect, and has been preparing for the 10/17
past 6 months. This allows time for her father to come talk to you. Ignore the You wake up at the crack of dawn, for this is “clearly” the most important
revolver he has been cleaning at the kitchen table: it is not loaded. Keep the day ever. Shower and decide what needs to be done first. Hair, makeup, last
subject matter to the weather, your school’s athletic team, and skiing. Do not minute gossiping, perfume, unloading Dad’s gun, deodorant… many hours
discuss professional sports unless you are certain you will not offend his favor- later you are finally ready.
ite team. When your date descends the stairs, feel free to ogle. She is, When everything is to perfection, and you feel the urge to save your date
after all, delectably gorgeous. After slipping on the corsage, brace yourself. It is from Dad’s ruthless interrogation, make your entrance. If your date is gawking
her turn to pin the boutonnière. Hold still, do not scream. Any blood drawn is at you like a dying goldfish then know that in his mind you are the most beauti-
just part of the experience. ful woman in the world. In the midst of all the excitement, attempt not to gore
Now it is time to party. Forget all the neves and just have an unforgettable your date with the boutonnière. Now head out and have the night of your life.
night. 10/18
10/18 Late that night your date walks you to the door and gracefully takes his leave.
Get home from the dance, absolutely exhausted and happy. This early hour Of course you’re exhausted yet adrenaline pumps through you keeping you in a
is not weird for you. What is weird is that you are not playing Halo right now. blissful state as you share with your parents the joys of a most perfect night.
Carnivale comes to Kentlake come. cherished memories. Homecoming memories are al-
Kierra Elfalan The homecoming theme will be carnival and the ways made and they get better and better each year
Staff Reporter music selection is expected to be even better than last because Homecoming seems to get better. Junior
Homecoming. For all freshmen out here, this is the Trimeka Heller’s favorite memory of last Homecom-
Homecoming will be held in the commons on Sat- night of all nights. The first high school dance expe- ing was “going with all [her] friends and just having
urday Oct. 17 from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm. The dance rience ever. It is bound to be a good one filled with a good time.”
will be held after the Homecoming Football Game. excitement and shared with friends. Even if people are without dates, they can just go
Attendance is expected to be huge. For those who Fresh- m e n and have a good time, after all, that is what Home-
have not got a date, find one and pick them up at have a lot “It’s going to be a to ben- coming is all about. Those not going to Homecom-
eight. Still can’t find a date? Go with some friends, a efit from night to remember” home- ing may want to rethink their decision. According to
coming.
lot of people do it. Do not miss the chance to go. The - Jessica Amoth The best sophomore Jessica Amoth “it’s going to be a night to
school is lucky that Homecoming is being held at all. part is, as Mad- remember.”
Due to the Kent School District Strike Home- elayne Varela As well as going to Homecoming, students should
coming was postponed, but leadership students did said, “Getting to know people and getting involved.” also go to Falcon Night and the Homecoming foot-
all they could to make sure Homecoming was still It is important to make friends, and Homecoming is ball game, in order to enjoy the full Homecoming
possible. Dates were difficult to agree on, however, a perfect opportunity. experience. it will be fun to go out with friends and
compromises were made, and thanks to students in As people get older they often look back on their fellow students and attend what promises to be an
leadership, an amazing homecoming night is still to lives, and for some, high school contains their most awesome, unforgettable night.
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Tarantino tackles World War II Sushi surprise Among some of the more fascinating Basterds McKenna Herron
Jerel Henderson there are Donny Donowitz (Eli Roth) and Hugo Staff Reporter
Staff Reporter Stiglitz (Til Schweiger). The former is known simply
as “The Bear Jew” because of his twisted mentality Trapper’s Sushi is a new restaurant hidden in
I’d be pressed to find a more exciting way to begin to maul his Nazi victims with a wooden baseball bat. the corner of the Kohls’ parking lot in Covington.
a historical war film than with the tagline “Once upon This makes for an especially graphic death scene for They specialize in a variety family-made sushi rolls
a time in Nazi-occupied France...” a particular Nazi captain. Stiglitz on the other hand and provide customers with a lively atmosphere
With the recent release of Inglourious Basterds hope is a quiet man that the Basterds rescue from jail to and friendly service. The restaurant is a small
has been given to hordes of movie-goers everywhere join their ranks. He is an expert at espionage and chain that Trapper O’Keefe and his three brothers
that the cinema is still a magical place full of wonder garroting his enemies. created in places such as Reno, Nev., as well as the
and amusement. A place where someone can be fully Both Eli Roth and Til Schweiger do a great job in more common Bonney Lake and Auburn.
engrossed in the plot of a film for over two hours and their respective roles, showing no remorse for their I was welcomed by warm smiles and light
where the acting is believable and the effects superb. bloodied opponents. Likewise, Brad Pitt is as funny conversation. The staff is very easy to talk to, and
Tarantino has managed this feat time and time as ever with his performance as Lt. Aldo Raine. The if something on the menu is unclear, they are more
again, by creating some of the real star of the show, however, is then willing to deal with repetitive questions or
most interesting films in the Christoph Waltz in his role as Hans give their own, honest opinion. The first meal on
last decade and his newest Landa. Waltz delivers the routine the menu was the spicy crab mountain roll. This
endeavor fails to disappoint. of a lifetime as he travels from oversized meal consisted of shrimp, tuna, salmon,
However, those expecting the scene to scene, hunting Jews and yellowtail, spicy crab tobiko and green onions. I
next Pulp Fiction or even a non- the Basterds alike. He steals the have never experienced a taste so perfected when
fictitious history film should be attention from all other characters it comes to sushi. Nothing was awkward (which is
forewarned – this is not your every time he pops into a scene. often common when eating fish) and all of the extra
average war movie. If anyone deserves an Oscar for ingredients were able to compliment the flavors.
In true Tarantino style, the film, it is surely Waltz. If you This was followed with the deep-fried Bonney Lake
the movie is divided into five thought Heath Ledger as the Joker and Trapper Roll, which both lived up to the taste
chapters in which viewers are Photo by imdb.com
Laurent prepares for a climactic showdown. was the greatest thing in film, of the first one.
only shown bits and pieces of you might want to reassess your The menu consists of appetizers, soups and
the story at a time. For instance, opinion after witnessing Waltz as Landa. salads, nigiri, hand rolls, long rolls, different types
the first scene opens with the witty Col. Hans Landa With such a complete story and interesting of teriyaki, and deserts. They also provide an all-
(Christoph Waltz) traveling to the LaPadite residence dialogue, Inglourious Basterds is definitely the best you-can-eat lunch of hand rolls, long rolls, and
to hunt for possible Jewish refugees. Not but a few movie I have seen this year. If Nazi Germany, blood nigiri for just $17.50, as compared to one regular
minutes later, Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) introduces and gore, and profanity is too much for you to handle, long roll that averages around $10. Careful, their
his “Basterdly” crew and tells of their plight to kill this might not be the movie for you. Conversely, if main rule with this special is that you eat everything
numerous Nazis. From then on, the plot takes a you are a fan of Tarantino films or even if you want you order except for half of one roll… or else you
multitude of twists and turns to keep the viewer to see an exquisite “historical fantasy,” The Basterds have to pay for each dish individually. The record
interested. A cinema where a new Nazi movie will be will surely deliver you to the promised land, and kill held for most rolls eaten is fourteen- as compared
premiered is central to keep the plot flowing, while plenty of “Nat-zis” along the way. to us who could barely finish two.
the Basterds keep doing what they do best, that is, /5 Trapper’s Sushi is an excellent place for a good
“Killin Nat-zis.” laugh and a full stomach.
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Aniston flick suffers from romance clichés
maverick florist who just so happens to the emotional acting of John Carroll
developing the element of love through
Daniel Tadeo supply the flowers for the hotel Burke’s a string of comedic scenes, such as Lynch (Gran Torino), who plays
Staff Reporter attending. when Aniston pretends to act like a seminar-attendee Walter, a grieving
Aniston’s and Eckhart’s characters mute (someone who can not speak) construction worker, and the comedic
Nothing can prepare somebody for meet when Burke bumps (how original) when Burke tries to ask her out. performance of Dan Fogler.
the emotional ride they go through into the attractive Eloise Chandler As we approach the halfway point, However, Love Happens is a big
after watching an incredibly engaging in the hotel. The writers choose to the love story seems to fade away letdown, developing into one of those
movie that is so touching, it connects keep this scene PG-13, I honestly was from the storyline, which is a major movies that fall between, “Alright
to your heart, to your very soul. If you surprised when they didn’t use any of disappointment and the film’s centralmovie,” and “Is this movie over yet”?
are into a movie like that, then you the rooms that surrounded them, and The film drags on longer than necessary
theme of coping with grief takes over.
probably should not exert any effort to I praise them for that. However, sparks Despite his potential to become the and with this cast of actors; it was
watch Love Happens. do not fly until about halfway through underachieving.
next Dr. Phil, Burke has not confronted
This movie is the epitome of chick- the movie, and any plausible love his own pain, deeming the whole book a I was not expecting the onscreen
flicks, a romantic drama co-written love to reach the caliber of
by Brandon Camp and Mike a movie like the Titanic,
Thompson that is both corny and but what was presented
sweet. The film features perhaps was quite pitiful. Aniston
the lamest and most uncreative and Eckhart did their
title of the year, and marks Camp’s best, but it just did not
directing debut, and unfortunately seem natural; after all,
for him, it shows. Aniston is not doing so
With an all-star cast of hot in this subject herself
Jennifer Aniston (Friends), Aaron in her own life. The whole
Eckhart (The Dark Knight), and element of love seemed to
Dan Fogler (Balls of Fury), it be second nature in this
appeared, at least on paper, that film, appearing just for
the movie would have a chance at the purpose of attracting
being decent, maybe even good. romance-lovers like myself,
Numerous questions arose after not only adding to this
watching the misleading trailer onslaught of negativity,
which marketed the film as a love but also disappointing all
story, rather than a film dealing movie-goers who wanted
with personal grief. For one, would to watch a potentially great
Aniston have another heartfelt, love story.
tear-jerking performance as she Love Happens is so
had in “Marley and Me”? Will predictable that you can
Eckhart and Aniston be able figure out the whole movie
to connect together? But more after the first 15 minutes
importantly, how great does without much effort,
Seattle look on film? plaguing it with virtually
The movie focuses on Dr. Burke photo by imdb.com no “re watch-ability.” If
Ryan (Eckhart), a best-selling self- you are going to watch a
help guru who, after the death of Aaron Eckhart and Jennifer Aniston share an intimate moment in Love Happens. movie with someone who
his wife, was inspired to write the connections displayed to establish the lie and definitely not “a-okay.” Eckhart has just lost a loved one, or want a
creatively titled book, “A-Okay!” and chemistry between the two are simply does an amazing job conveying the movie with a “nice” story, this movie is
holds seminars to help others cope nonexistent. Do not get me wrong, pain his character feels; on the other a safe pick. Its end does bring some to
with their grief. Lane (Dan Fogler), they look great together on film, but hand, Aniston’s role as the comforter the brink of tears, if not full-out crying.
Burke’s agent and friend, schedules Camp and Thompson do a terrible job seems out of place, and her role even Unfortunately, I would probably wait
the sold-out seminar in Seattle, where constructing a believable story. This disappears until the resurrection of the for this to hit the shelves--it’s not worth
he would meet the love interest of problem originated with their first “love story” at the end of the movie. taking time out to go and see in the
the film, Eloise Chandler (Aniston), a mistake of taking the easy way out and The film had its moments, including theater. /5
Soderberg, Damon return in top comedic form ‘90s, Mark Whitacre (Matt Damon) works with the reflection in the water? Do they just assume their
Kieth Bolender FBI to bring down an alleged price-fixing conspiracy noses are black by looking at other bears? That seems
Staff Reporter with corporate giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), like a lot of thinking for a bear.” All of this is going on
a very large agricultural business that produces in his head while he’s supposed to be taking in vital
It seems like Steven Soderbergh is trying to ride the lysine, an essential amino acid. Unknown to the FBI, information from two FBI agents. Later in the movie
wave of success from his Oceans series in this latest their “Informant!” has dirty hands himself and has he is wearing a wire for corporate meetings when he
film, The Informant! It is a bright and perky film, become a little…let us say…unhinged. In his nutty, feels the urge to narrate everything that he does on
underlined an upbeat and colorful score by composer backward world he’s “Secret Agent 0014, ‘cause I’m the tapes. Randomness does have its place and Matt
Marvin Hamlisch. This gives the impression that it is twice as smart as 007.” Led by Special Agent Brian Damon makes it work very well.
meant to feel like a 70’s game show that just…will… Shepard (Scott Bakula), the bureau sees Whitacre as Whitacre spends a lot of time trying to bring
not…stop. their ace in the hole to bring down ADM. It kind of down the heads of ADM because he secretly wants
The Informant!- even the title is full of pep and feels like you are watching a parody of The Insider to be the CEO of the company. He spends so much
just an overall jolly good time. Starting in the early and A Beautiful Mind all at the same time. time lying to the FBI, his lawyers, and to the press
However, I that everything he says to everyone is a different lie.
definitely would His lawyers see what he said in the paper and can’t
not say that believe they work for someone with that level of sheer
Whitacre’s mind stupidity. Whitacre spends much of the movie telling
is a beautiful that his parents died in a car crash when he was little
thing at all; and that he was adopted by a rich amusement park
it’s really quite owner. Later, his parents are contacted by a reporter,
frightening. Matt and you can guess what happens after that.
Damon gives This movie is so entertaining and filled with energy,
voice to his own and you can tell that the filmmakers had even more
inner conscience, fun making it. The only fallacy the movie commits is
and you hear the blandness of the settings--too many scenes take
the random and place in boring business meetings, talking about
abstract thoughts boring things, with boring people wearing boring
going through suits, in excruciatingly boring rooms.
Whitacre’s Eventually the FBI arrests everybody and there
bipolar, almost are indictments of the company, all of which takes
schizophrenic place in a corny ‘80s montage. The movie never
mind. A typical really spells it out for you but, there is definitely a
ramble: “Polar moral to the story...DO NOT LIE. Manic-depressive
bears cover their self-regard is what got Mark Whitacre, ADM, Bernie
noses when they Madoff , AIG, and the Lehman brothers into trouble,
hunt for seals. and what put our entire economy into the toilet. This
How do they movie spends so much time laughing at itself that it
photo by imdb.com know their noses just does not care what the audience thinks. I guess it
are black? Do is true; the joke is on us.
Matt Damon plays double agent Mark Whitacre in Steven Soderberg’s The Informant! they see their /5
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Running requirements unexpectedly difficult
ed to so as to keep from being left in the dust.
Jacob Langholz When asked about the biggest challenge of the
Staff Reporter
sport, senior captain Erin Collins said, “Endurance
From one of man’s most primitive behaviors, de- is most important, I’ve seen a girl collapse half way
veloped and manipulated over time, sprouts the ad- through a race. This sport is definitely not for the
mirable feat of endurance known as cross-country faint-hearted, especially as the duration and range
running. The strength of the athletes involved in this are unpredictable.”
challenging sport is commonly overlooked by those As for the main competition, Oliphant said, “the
who do not understand the skill set required. biggest challengers look like Gig Harbor and K.M.”
Some would assume that there is not much to it As for this season, Oliphant said, “I expect both
except running, but it requires a mental strength and teams to go to districts, and a couple runners have a
willpower that most people simply do not possess. good shot at State. Also the girls are really strong this
When asked to describe cross-country, senior cap- year, especially with [freshman] Terra McGinnis.”
tain Brian Oliphant said, “taxing, mentally and phys- Both Oliphant and Collins recognized McGinnis as
ically taxing, it takes a lot of focus just to keep going. a top notch runner and expressed high expectations
It’s unparalleled.” for her in the coming seasons.
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Whereas most other sports have a consistent play- Though they have not had a large number of meets
Jordan Jacobson, Terra McGinnis, and Sarah Robbins ing field, runners deal with every imaginable envi- with other schools, the girls’ team has already won
race off at the start of a cross country competition. ronmental variable, including weather, terrain, and one meet against Auburn, and plan on continuing
steeply graded hills. These variables must be adjust- this streak.
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into two team scores. Currently the boys are 4-4 and Monday-Friday: 9-6
Erin Hunt the girls are 4-4.
Staff Reporter Despite the full team roster and limited playing
time, Douglas said, “Everyone is friends.”
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Saturday: 10-6
Sunday: 11-5
“There is a famous quote,” said golf coach Mark
In addition, team chemistry has played an impor- Consignment Boutique
Gaul, “that golf is 90% mental and 10% skill – so you
really need to have the right mindset. You can’t be a tant part in the thus far successful season. Senior Nick
Lodato said, “The chemistry between the upper and
New and used
mental midget!” Apparently this year the team is tee-
ing off with plenty of mental aptitude, with the boys lower classes is better than it’s ever been before.”
team in third and the girls team in fourth out of the “The team jokes a lot,” said senior Karl Dubeau.
SPSL. Does feeling like a team really matter in golf, a
game where scores are based on individual perfor-
womens, juniors, and
The golf team is the largest in the SPSL, consisting
of seventeen boys and fifteen girls. Especially notable mance? Gaul believes it does, he said, “Having team
chemistry helps [players] to stay loose and have the
childrens clothing,
is the huge turnout of girls. Gaul said, “Most schools
don’t even have enough girls to make a team, while right mindset to play.”
Both coaches and players hold high expectations
toys and
we had to make cuts for the first time in Kentlake golf
history! It’s sad [to make cuts], but it was great to
have so many turn out.”
for the rest of the season. Gaul said, “We’re going
to kick ass and take names! Also, we want to get as
accessories
Senior Lindsey Douglas said, “We have so many many people through to the second day of districts,
girls that not everyone gets to play.” Oct. 21 and 22, and go to state in the spring!”
Come competition day, six players of each gender Nick Lodato said, “I’m excited to see how we end Phone Number: (425)-433-8537
are chosen to contend at varsity level. Each competes up at the end of the season – first or second would be E-Mail: atreasureboxconsignment@gmail.com
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Tennis on the brink
Nicole Luce
Talented running back revealed
Staff Reporter LD: Want to go to playoffs and hopefully win a
Daniel Tadeo
Already the varsity boys’ tennis team is doing bet- Staff Reporter state title.
ter than last year, with a record of 2-5, putting them DT: How do you like our team?
in fourth place in the North SPSL. Who is this new running back the announcer calls LD: I like them a lot, on and off the field. They
Not only is the team placed in the North SPSL, “Dukes?” A transfer student from Columbus, Geor- play hard and as the season is progressing, we play
junior Kyle Thomas is currently in seventh place for gia, sophomore Latrelle Dukes has ignited the of- more as a team.
singles. Senior Jordan Amoth and freshman Shane fense with a passion. Dukes’ speed and power makes DT: Who is your inspiration?
Wilson are in sixth place in the North SPSL for dou- him a force to be reckoned with; many call him the LD: My dad because he used to be a football play-
bles. greatest player seen in years, others simply call him er, until he messed-up his knee. He supports me and
Coach Debbie Raghubeer said, “We are better this a “beast.” Staff reporter Daniel Tadeo had a chance gives me a lot of advice. I’m continuing his dream.
year. We have really strong leadership. I feel our team to speak to the man behind the face-mask, and got to DT: Is there anything unique about you that you
is united, so we are more deep.” know the real #22. would be willing to share?
Senior captains Amoth and Taylor Welch hope Daniel Tadeo: How did you get started in foot- LD: I’m half black and half Filipino. And I also like
to improve this year. Amoth has been playing tennis ball? Why running back? fried chicken and Vietnamese food.
since freshman year, he said, “[I hope] to get better Latrelle Dukes: As a little kid, my dad taught DT: What’s your favorite subject at school?
and be more of a leader.” me how to play. When I touched my first football, I LD: Math, education is the way to go.
Welch, who has been playing for six years, wants knew I wanted to be a football player. I love running DT:What is the best nickname you’ve ever had?
to “make state.” To give him a bigger chance of going the ball and like having the ball in my hands all the LD: Mr. Untouchable
to state, Raghubeer said, “The thing Taylor could do time. I love to break in the open field and score long
is play against higher level players.” touchdown runs. And I love “trucking” people.
Even though Trenton Jocz and Jordan Haynes, the DT: What’s your favorite game so far?
top players from last year, have graduated, the team LD: The Kent-Meridian game because the line was
is still strong with the help of new key players such as making good blocks and opening holes for me, so I
freshman twins Shane and Brandon Wilson. Sopho- did my part and ran all over the defense and finished
more Kyle Woo and seniors David Johnston, Chris the night with 23 carries, 159 rushing yards, and 3
Engelbrecht, Talon Sisley and Thomas bring stability touchdowns.
to the team as returning players. “New freshman and DT: What game are you looking most forward to?
JV players have bettered our team. They can swing LD: Auburn because as I heard they are really
between varsity and JV.” Raghubeer said. good, and I’m hoping we can go in there and play to
Every team has an objective, the tennis team’s our potential, come out with a win, and show them
objective is: “We want to get as many people to dis- how Kentlake Falcons do it on the field.
tricts as possible. Also, we’d like to break 500 – win DT: How do you prepare for a game?
as much as you lose.” Raghubeer said. LD: I put on headphones and say nothing to no-
To get ready for the possibility of districts, the body. Then I go out and perform.
team is working on their skills. “During off season, DT: What kind of music do you listen to? Favorite
it’s more about skill building. During season, it’s artist?
more about strategy during the matches and working LD: I like rap music, and I listen to Gucci Mane
with partners. Tennis is one of those sports, the more and Lil Boosie.
you hit the better you get.” Raghubeer said. DT: What are your goals for the season?
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