Lifestyles
Valentine's Day Student Column
What do you look for in a significant other?
Christopher Infante (12th)- “When looking for my significant other there are things I like to consider. A person who is up to my intellectual level, has a good attitude, is extremely friendly, and will accept me for who I am are the qualities that I would like.”
Alexander Garcia (10th)- “My significant other must have a nice personality, social and friendly, inner beauty, and a moving heart and soul.”
Paola Sepulveda (11th)- “I believe that the basic qualities of a significant other should include a good sense of humor, must be loyal, and likes to have a good time.”
Violeta Sanchez (11th)- “A perfect gentleman, who is conservative with a unique personality and is also dedicated to his future goals are what I am looking for in my significant other.”
Ricky Hoyos (12th)- “A caring hopeless romantic, who’s thoughtful and cares about my well being, is honest and respects me, and also loves to have a nice time are what I want in my significant other.”
Lismey Mitat (12th)- “My significant other must be trustworthy, have good sense of humor, nice eyes and smile, outgoing, loves to dance, a party animal, easy going, easy to talk to, and is extremely ambitious.”
Amber Marrero (12th)- “The person that only has eyes for me, my significant other, must be ambitious with a great desire to make me laugh.”
Arlene Lorenzo (12th)- “A person that is goal oriented, has a sense of humor, is open minded, and is extremely romantic is the type of person I desire to be my significant other.”
Hollman Zelaya (12th)- “Well I don’t look for looks or beauty, I just look for sweetness, respect, honesty, and a person that simply understands.”
Irene Zamora (12th)- “I mostly look for loyalty, honesty, knows how to party, and has enough or some money stability.”
Cherezade Pinto (12th)- “Basically, what I look for is respect, honesty, simplicity, sweetness, and someone that is an extrovert.”
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After receiving tons of complaints about the institution that clubs and other organizations love to hate, IOC, I decided to investigate. Many, like myself, wondered where all the money had gone, and how much did they exactly accumulate for petty penalties? People are always saying, “school is your second home.” What a bunch of rubbish.
BEATRIZ LOPEZ
Editor-in-Chief
All I wanted to know was the truth about this SGA office. Little did I know that I would have to go through an escapade, as if I were reporting on the JFK murder.
I began by questioning the IOC president; asking what the money was used for. To my surprise, it was significant for the SGA and class officers’ banquet at the end of the year.
Not to mention that the dollars were also a safety net for any class night broken trophies or bulletin boards. But how often does that happen? Plus, it covered the cost of a Parliamentary procedure conference and a teacher luncheon that most teachers don’t even remember.
The “long” list ends there where I would say five hundred dollars or less is needed for all those so-called expenses.
My last request was an estimation of how much they had in their pocket. The IOC president said that information could not be provided and after much bickering, I got nowhere. So I rushed to see the treasurer of the school only to hear, “No comment.”
Enraged, I contacted some of my journalism colleagues. They assured me that their lack of cooperation was illegal since it was public information. After seeing the principal, I received a tiny little note from IOC stating that their budget was $2,335.74.
It was no surprise they had this much since they fine clubs for not breathing properly. Most of their penalties are absurd, and what’s more ridiculous is the fact they waste it on nothing but their ultra “exciting” banquet (which sources say the officers end up paying for their tickets anyway.)
So I ask: With this much money, how come they can’t contribute to more important causes? It’s unfair to charge clubs for “irresponsibilities” when they have this much money in their pocket.
IOC should donate to clubs in need or other causes that include more than just the United Way. For God’s sake, it’s not the only organization willing to provide for shelters. It seems like IOC has the upper-hand, always.
CHRISTOPHER DAVILA
Junior News Editor
After all, who in their right mind would expose their children to a hazardous environment? Only the mentally insane! Well, believe or not, everyone inside our school is at risk, but the administration does not seem to think so.
They think it’s a wonderful idea to enclose students in a sardine can, and when an emergency comes up, expect them to harmlessly exit the building. I’m referring to the fire alarms.
At any given moment, that annoying ringing can commence...it may be an actual fire, but the majority of the time it’s simply a false alarm.
But what if there was a real fire, how would three thousand plus students exit the building? Surely not through those gates in front of the building that remain closed to “protect” the students and staff from outside interference.
The mere thought makes me want to laugh! Maybe if we all brought parachutes to school we could take a jump from the third floor and save ourselves from the consuming flames.
Or perhaps everyone could form a huge line next to the locked exits, wait for security to finish eating their hamburgers and unlock the doors, and peacefully exit the building in an orderly fashion, one by one until the last soul is out.
Maybe we can all stop playing games and sucking our thumbs and wake up and come up with a better solution to that problem. Those locked doors are a real danger to everyone in the building, and it has got to be solved before someone gets hurt.
Maybe then will we come to our senses and realize that something needs to be done about that ridiculous idea of keeping the doors locked and having fire drills all the time.