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Page 4 Features October 2012 Jeeps: Central Valley High School Examiner The Mogul of the Mountain Austin Rasmussen When you think “military vehicle”, or maybe “mountain climber”, or even “dinosaur hunter”. What car company do you think of? Land Cruiser? No. Subaru? No. Volkswagon? Definitely not. You think of the mogul of the mountain, Jeeps. The first Jeep was made in 1940 as a military vehicle for combat. Although only 2 prototypes were made, it became much more famous and they began making more models for military and public use. Jeep has since then become the top offroad vehicle in the world. Other companies like Land Cruiser, Nissan, and Subaru have tried to make Jeep like chariots, but have failed. Jeep is the greatest car company ever. Jeeps can do anything. First of all, they are the top offroad vehicle in the world. The Cherokees have Hemi engines in them, which make them hypersonic fast. Also, Jeep is the only car company to have a model made after a video game. There is a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 edition. And it is easily the most awesome, breathtaking man vehicle ever made. Also, contrary to popular belief, the 1991 groundbreaking film Jurassic Park is not a movie about dinosaurs; it’s actually an extremely profound hour and a half Jeep commercial. Think about it, the vehicles that are on the tracks that line the parks attractions are Ford Explorers. There is one very crucial scene in the movie where the Tyrannosaurus Rex escapes from his caged area and rips the Ford Explorers to pieces like they were made of paper. Once the T-Rex finishes them off he storms off to wreck havoc on the island, but guess who comes to the rescue. That’s right, a Jeep wrangler comes to the rescue. Later in the movie, the T-Rex gives chase to the Jeep, but it is no match for the Jeep Wrangler’s power. A Jeep literally outruns the king of the dinosaurs. Beat that Land Rover. Central Valley high school has the extreme pleasure to have a handful of Jeeps in her parking lot. Senior Keaton Lantzer is one of the handful of students at CV that owns a Jeep. Lantzer owns a yellow 1946 Willys Jeep. Lantzer, who has had the Jeep since he was born, says he loves his Jeep “More than anything else,” and that his favorite memory of it is “riding in it in the mountains with my Dad when I was little.” Another Jeep owner at CVHS is Junior Beau Byus. Byus owns a 1990 Jeep Wagoneer. Byus waited eagerly for two years while the Wagoneer sat in his driveway, waiting for the day he would get his licence. Canada vs. America “I love it so much , it’s one of the best cars I’ve ever driven.” -Beau Byus “I love my jeep so much when it runs good.” -Emily Conant “I love it so much, it’s one of the best cars I’ve ever driven,” says Byus on his Jeep. But it’s not just students who rock the Jeep all the way to school. Central Valley’s own Mr. Kiki is also the proud owner of a Jeep. Kiki owns a 1970 Jeepster Commando with a Dauntless Buick V6 odd fire original under the hood. Kiki bought the Jeep 6 years ago and spent 10 months restoring it. As I came to learn though, Kiki’s Jeep is not for the weak of heart. This beast does not have something that we take advantage of every day: Power steering. Kiki states that his Jeep is a “Man Vehicle,” and when asked if he loves his Jeep, he replied with, “Out of all the stuff I have, the coolest things I have are my kids, and my Jeep.” Kiki also faced a much deeper question, “What is a Jeep? It’s something that’s different than everything else.” Jeeps have by far the biggest cult following in the Zack Kendall When you think about Canada, you don’t expect there to be much difference in culture between the two countries. Both have been modernized with a steady economy and a reliable government, but in reality everyday life is different between the two neighboring countries. “Schools are a lot different,” said junior Kristin Carroll who just moved to Canada over the summer. “There are daily classes off campus called, ‘spares,’ which consist of different cooking classes and designing classes,” said Carroll. While here we have great programs like running start and skill center for off campus learning, Spares are for all students and range from apprenticeships and classes. “Lunches happen off campus rather than the school’s providing lunch or even a cafeteria. Students have the option to either bring lunch from home and eat it at a rec center or to go off campus for lunch,” explained Carroll. While some Spokane schools have the benefit of “Out of all the stuff I have, the coolest things I have are my kids and my jeep.” -Mr. Kiki “[My favorite memory is] riding in it in the mountains with my dad when I was little.” -Keaton Lantzer car industry. There are countless Jeep clubs across America. People who own Jeeps are like people who own muscle cars, only people who own muscle cars understand what it’s like to own a muscle car. And the same goes for Jeep owners. Being a Jeep owner myself I understand the feeling you get from having one. It’s like this unspoken brotherhood between owners. Having a Jeep comes with a lot of benefits, such as having the oldest and most famous offroading vehicle out there, and being classy as heck. But it also comes with a lot of hardship. Owning a Jeep is like dating a very beautiful but very high maintenance girl. It demands a lot of constant attention to everything. A veteran Jeep owner understands that Jeeps break down often, and that you have to work on them even more often. But that doesn’t mean that they aren’t good vehicles, they are champions. That last statement doesn’t make a ton of sense, but you have to understand, it’s a Jeep thing. What’s that all aboot, eh? having a daily off campus lunches, the majority stay in the cafeteria for either a school provided lunch or a cold lunch from home. Canadian schools have shown that they have a little need for either a provided lunch or even a cafeteria. Yearly we look forward to Homecoming and Winter Formal for a guaranteed great time, but Canadians do things a little differently. “Homecoming isn’t even an event in Canada,” said Carroll. “Our only formal dance is prom; the rest of the year is filled with mixers.” It’s hard to imagine a year without the excitement of the Homecoming football game or even the fun filled dance. While mixers are always a good time, it’s hard to go without the competitive homecoming week. There seems to be many differences between the American high school student’s life and the Canadians student’s. Although both nations have similarities in structure and success, life for day to day events.
Central Valley High School Examiner Features October 2012 Page 5 How To: find a job Alisha Allen For juniors and seniors it’s about that time that jobs are becoming a necessity to get the things we want and need such as cars, a night out with friends, and school events. For some, these things could already be covered by parents. For most of us, however, we’ve suddenly become in charge of providing for our expenses. Looking for jobs and having interviews will be scary at first, especially if you have no experience. Being a newcomer into the working world myself, I’ve learned a few pointers on how to score your first job. When you go into a work place always dress appropriate even if it’s a fast-food joint. I’m not saying go in wearing a tuxedo or dress, however, wearing slacks and a nice shirt instead of jeans and a t-shirt will boost your chances of getting the job. This also applies to interviews. Always ask for the manager. You want to introduce yourself to the manager the first time so he/she can put an appearance to your resume and application. Don’t put a picture on your resume as a substitute. If you’re planning on dropping off a resume or application always make sure you won’t be coming in during a rush/busy period. It’s likely that the manager won’t appreciate being bothered when they have a lot of work to do. Fast-food joints and restaurants will usually be busy around lunch time and dinner. When you meet the manager, shake their hand when you introduce yourself and before you leave. This shows professionalism and respect. And, of course, always be polite and outgoing. Don’t scream in their face, just show confidence. When and if you get an interview, practice what you will say to questions. Look online for commonly used interview questions. Make sure you will answer the questions fully and truthfully. You need to be at least ten minutes early from the time they schedule your interview. This gives the manager time to finish up anything they’re doing without feeling rushed and it also gives you time to review any last minute question responses. This will also show that you are eager for the job. During the interview, keep eye contact and listen carefully to everything they say. When they ask a question, don’t worry about taking a moment to think of how to answer. You want to be sure to have clear responses. However, don’t take an eternity to answer a question. Don’t ever respond with “I don’t know”. This will There is nothing cool about wisdom teeth Hayden Brooks The most unique teeth in your mouth are your wisdom teeth. Some people have four of them, some of the lucky people don’t have any! Everyone knows that wisdom teeth are a hassle, and that’s where I come in to tell you the dos and don’ts of the after surgery. If you had braces, chances are your time is getting closer to getting your wisdom teeth removed. Due to the size of your wisdom teeth, over-crowding in one’s mouth can occur quite easily. If over-crowding occurs, say goodbye to those perfectly straight pearly whites, because the big old wisdom teeth are making their way through those gums. This is why you have to get x-rays at the dentist; they want to see when and where your wisdom teeth are coming in so they know when to get you scheduled to get them out! If you wait too long, that thousand-dollar smile your parents just paid for could be ruined. “My wisdom teeth were really weird! I only had my top two, but I also had a tooth in the roof of my mouth! The surgery went well, and I felt way better after everything was all healed up,” explained senior Dakota Broughton. The worst part of having wisdom teeth is feeling them poke up through your gums when they start to come in! Some people don’t feel it at all, while others experience excruciating pain. Surgery itself is no biggie, you’re only nervous until they put you down (if they do put you down) and then you wake up and you can’t even remember where you are. It’s definitely the before surgery, and after surgery that gets you. Before the surgery, you’re too nervous about every little thing that doesn’t even matter, and your teeth ache from time to time. After the surgery, you literally have no idea where you are or how you got there. Honestly, I don’t remember my car ride home I just remember waking up on my couch with a lot of gauze in my mouth! “I had all four dry-sockets, and my mom took away my medication because she thought it was too strong. I didn’t even get to go to the doctors until a couple of days after I had drysockets! It is by far the worst pain ever!” said sophomore Hannah Roach. Dry sockets are when the blood clots in your socket come loose and aren’t clotted anymore. This leaves a little hole in the gums that leaves an open space for oxygen to get in, causing massive amounts of pain due to the nerves underneath the clot(s). Dry sockets can be caused from a lot of different things. Sucking on a straw could increase pressure of the clots and force them to pop out. For all you cancer stick lovers out there, you better think twice about having your stogy after surgery because it could easily lead to an infection or worse, dry sockets! Be safe, listen to your doctor, and rest even if you think you feel good! Wisdom teeth can be a pain, but the earlier you get them removed the quicker you will heal. To all you people who still have them in your mouth, I am terribly sorry. For all of you who have had them extracted, kudos! instantly lower your chances of getting the job significantly. If you don’t understand the question or didn’t hear, don’t be afraid to ask them to repeat the question or give an example. Don’t ask them to repeat too many questions, though. They will begin to get frustrated and your chances will decrease. During the interview be yourself. Give color to your responses. Even though you’re trying to be professional, you can be fun and, at appropriate times, humorous. This will take the tension off of the interview and lighten the mood. Never have your phone on. Always leave any devices in your car or turned off in a purse or pocket. You don’t want to stop the interview for an unexpected call from your best friend. At the end of your interview, thank the manager for their time. A good way to boost your chances if you’re applying for a fast-food joint or restaurant is to ask for a copy of the menu and say that you would like to start looking over the menu just in case you get the job. This will show that you are eager, prepared, and thinking ahead. Before you leave, always shake their hand and make eye contact. To sum it up, be prepared and professional. Following these tips will not only make you a better job applicant, but it will help you immensely in getting your job. Chef’s Corner Even though summer is over, these cookies will bring brightness and warmth on even the coldest days. Lemon Sugar Cookies Ingredients 2 ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt Zest of two large lemons 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 large egg ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ½ cup granulated sugar for rolling cookies Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside. 3. Using a mixer, beat together butter and sugar until smooth and creamy. 4. Add lemon zest, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix until combined. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. 5. Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls and roll in sugar. Place on prepared baking sheets, about 1 ½ inches apart. 6. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are slightly brown around the edges and set. Let cookies sit on the baking sheets for two minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. *To keep cookies soft, store cookies with a slice of bread in an air tight container.
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