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Guys and Girls speak out on
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The truth about abusive
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Libra 9/23 – 10/23
Talking to friends will spark a set of ideas that fly among all of you like
fireflies. Socializing will lead to intellectual discovery, and you’ll be the
one to communicate just how revolutionary everyone has become.
Scorpio 10/24 – 11/22
This month you will feel like you’re watching a really awful horror movie.
All you’ll see is the cracks in other people’s logic, just like those props
and fake sets in a bad flick. Instead of getting annoyed, let it crack
you up.
Sagittarius 11/23 – 12/22
Brand-new ideas and intellectual musings will swim through your head
all day like schools of tropical fish. Be the tour guide and share your
colorful thoughts, because those around you want to listen.
Capricorn 12/23 – 1/20
Solitary high jinks will have you giggling with secrets and fun. Break out
of your shell and do something just sideways of normal, because you
know there’s a whole lot of life you haven’t done yet.
Aquarius 1/21 – 2/19
Your natural stubbornness will keep you from rushing into a bad
decision this month. Don’t be afraid to throw obstinate words at those
who try to push you into too-fast choices. You know what’s right for you.
Pisces 2/20 – 3/21
You’re on the launchpad, suited up and ready to blast off with your
new idea. Don’t slow down the plans with details -- take off into the
atmosphere with what you have already. People will want to follow.
Aries 3/22 – 4/21
Artistic impulses overtake you. The form of the project may mutate to
embrace more ideas, but the artistic endeavor in and of itself will drive
you as it has driven most great artists. Enjoy the process, you baby
Picasso.
Taurus 4/22 – 5/21
High energy, equal to that of wiggling puppies, readies you for physical
and philosophical exercise today. A brisk walk and long talk could get
your heart rate up and ideas jumping in fruitful, fascinating ways.
Gemini 5/22 – 6/21
A swarm of new viewpoints will inspire you to see the world from
different perspectives. Toward evening, you’ll settle on the most
interesting worldview and think about it deeply, like an undersea diver
exploring new waters.
Cancer 6/22 – 7/22
Oh you brainy, sexy fool. You’re busy intellectualizing and philosophizing
today, and people will be impressed. In the evening, put some of that
energy into family matters and practice your management skills.
Leo 7/23 – 8/22
Look for chipmunks, flowers, golf balls or chocolate drops today,
because you’ll find beauty in the smallest and oddest things around
you. Share some of the best with your friends, because they’ll
appreciate your personal touch.
Virgo 8/23 – 9/22
Stay logical early in the day. In the evening, slip into pajamas and let
visions of overseas adventures return. Travelogues and documentaries
inform your dreams. The more you know, the more vivid your night
visions become.

Hey Students,
February is the month of Love, but more
importantly, it’s Black History Month. African
American’s have contributed or invented
numerous things that we use on a daily basis.
From the super soaker, to spark plugs for a car, to
a coin changer. The list goes on and on.
Throughout this month of February, let us keep
in mind the role of Black History in our nation’s
narrative. And as the calendar turns to March, our
homes, schools, churches, and town halls need
to execute the vision of our forefathers, and make
EVERY month, a time in which Black History is not only celebrated,
but revered.
In this month’s issue we covered how video games are becoming more
and more addictive. Video game addictions in some cases have also lead
to death. But you have to prioritize and take care of your school work first
before consuming yourself with hours of fun.
The city of Los Angeles will be hosting this year’s NBA All-Star game and
my man Kobe Bryant will be leading the way for the West team, as well as
Blake Griffin. Enjoy the festivities Feb. 18th-20th.
We shouldn’t wait to show love or appreciation for people until a certain
time of the year. It should be done all year round.
Have a safe blessed month.
Respectfully,
Nick Cannon
CEO Celebrity High Magazine
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V S. 6
Mystified over what you crush may be thinking? Always
wondered what the other side had to say? You
may be scared to ask, but we aren’t! We’ll tell you
what we heard from the guys and the girls and what
we learned *(WWL) from it all along the way.
You’ve just gone out with someone and you want
to text them after to let them know you had a great
time. You want them to know you’re really interested
but where is the line between like and “stalker”?
He said: “By about the third time you text me in row
without me responding back. Once I had left my
phone in the other room and when I got back to it
like an hour later this girl had text me like 20 times
and we had just met! Her last text was like ‘why are
you ignoring me?’ it was just too much.” ~ Mike
She said: “Three times is the limit. But it’s more
genuine when you call” ~ Brit
WWL: 3 sounds like the magic number for everybody
but the bottom line is to relax. Stay calm; you don’t
want your new crush to go from BF/GF potential to
trying to change their number.
You’re interested, but then that guy or girl says or
does something that turns your ‘yes’ into a ‘no’. You
absolutely hate it when __________
He said: “I hate it when girls are overly fake. I
thought this girl was really hot but then when we
hung out she started batting her eyes and whining,
I mean who does that?! I didn’t really like her after
that.” – Chris
“I don’t like it when a girl spends too much time
talking about her ex. If you mention him more than
lets say twice in a single date without me asking I’m
going to be really irritated.” -- John
She said: “I don’t like it when guys are too aggressive
or playerish. If I’m hanging out with you I probably
like you, or would at least like to get to know
you, but I don’t like to feel pressured. Just relax and

let me take my time and have my space.”
– Kayla
“Dirty clothes or shoes. I say this dude that
was cute from across the mall but then he
got closer his shoes were just gross, ugh
I swear he smelled weird. Then I wished
he never came over and I had to act like I
thought he was someone else.” – Cynthia
WWL: Obnoxious or rude behavior can
quickly turn a ‘yes’ into a ‘no’. Be yourself
and consider the other person. Good hygiene
and grooming never hurt either , the
second someone thinks “ugh” your chances
are pretty much over.
Pet names … cute or nauseating?
He said: “Pet names are great. They’re
easy because you don’t have to remember
everyone’s name all the time; as long as
you don’t get your ‘Sugar Bears’ mixed up
then you’re fine …” (no we meant how do
you feel about being called pet names by
your GF) “…oh. Well that’s just gross!” –
Riley
“They’re ok as long its just when we’re
together. There is a time and a place. Like
don’t EVER do it in front of my guy friends.”
– Evan
She said: “No thank you. Please don’t. I’d
rather not. My actual name will do just
fine.” – Alexis
“I like it. But I want my own name. I don’t
like being called ‘baby’ if you call everyone
that and I don’t want the same nickname as
your ex either” - Carlyn
WWL: We were kind of surprised because a
lot of people said they don’t like pet names
but everyone’s been somewhere and heard
“pookie bear” being called. But for the
most part we say a nickname can be cool
and cute if it’s some sort of variation on the
person’s name or has some sort of special
meaning that is unique to them or something
you experienced together. Anything
embarrassing or generic is a no go.
Someone is crushing on you but you
haven’t noticed them yet … what should
they do?
He said: “Just let me know directly. Hit me
on facebook or text or whatever.” – Mike
She said: “You could just send me a note
or aim or something. Just whatever you do
say it and if I don’t respond then let it go.”
-- Sarah
WWL: Everyone wants so much straightforward
honesty but are they willing to give
that back in return? We’re not so sure, and
its also a lot harder then it sounds; we know
facing possible rejection can feel like facing
a bullet and a firing squad. The good news
is that even if you do get shot down you
(usually) live to see another day. Honesty
might really be worth a try, if your crush
ends up embarrassingyou publically then
honestly they’re a
ARE YOU IN THE ‘FRIEND ZONE’?
You have a great friendship going,
you’re hanging out and talking, but
you suddenly wonder if maybe this
friendship could be something more.
Maybe your relationship with your
crush is more casual but either way
you want to know. But how do you
know if it’s a possibility or if you’ve
been forever placed in the infamous
“friend” box? Honesty is often the
best policy but before you risk your
pride and your friendship getting
sliced by a katana blade, there are
signals as to whether or not they like
you in that way. Seven signs he/she
just may not be that into you…
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
jerk and you pretty much dodged a bullet in
not being with them; and if you’re successful
then… *smiles*
What’s the one thing you wish the other
sex knew?
He said: “… oh does that mean they don’t
read minds? I feel like girls expect me to
read theirs. If they like you I wish they
would just say ‘I like you too’ or whatever.
Instead I have to guess.” – Malik
“I wish girls knew that being overly loud is
not a good thing. My ex used to show off in
front of her friends really loud all the time
and I always wish she knew when to stop.”
– Jason
“I don’t like it when girls try to tell other
people you’re in a relationship before you
really are. Then you have to try to play it off
or explain. Awkward.” - Cameron
She said: “I wish my boyfriend knew when
to joke and when to be serious. Its ok to be
goofy sometimes but he plays too much.”
– Alyah
“I wish guys would just be honest instead
of telling me what I want to hear.” – Nicole
“He should know that random gifts when
you don’t expect it are the best … even if its
like a piece of pie or something.” – Rachel
If you’re doing 80% of the communicating
He de-tags himself in a picture you posted of the two of you
on Facebook, explaining, “I don’t want other chicks to think
we’re together.”
He or she checks out or talks about other people they are
interested in.
He or she actually says they aren’t into you like that (this
sounds obvious but you’d be surprised how many people
ignore this statement)
They never want to hang out one on one, they always
invite friends/back up (and then gives the friends most
of their attention)
They encourage you to date others
She accidentally says to her guy friend “girl guess what just
happened…” or he starts calling his girl friend by her last
name (you’re just like one of my football buddies!)

SPORTS 8
SPORTS - AWESOMELY
WEIRD, CRAZY AND
MINDBOGGLING SPORTS
By Kayla ThorTon
no offense to anyone who happens to love the sport, but
I hate baseball. It feels like a group of guys standing
around looking bored waiting for the off chance a ball may
come their way. Basketball and football offer a little more
action but its still a little “been there done that” isn’t it?
From each region of the world, along with the very popular
common sports there are also those really popular but
sometimes weird sports. So I started to wonder what type
of sporting events that might be out there that could add
some out of the ordinary excitement. all I can say is ESPn
is missing out. What was out there are sports even more
awesome than what you’d normally see on the television.
here are a few of our favorites but note some of these are
so mindboggling odd and or dangerous,
we beg you not to try this at home.

Cardboard Tube Fighting
This is exactly what it sounds like. If
you ever battled with empty wrapping
paper tubes and loved it this sport might
be for you. There is actually a global
organization called The Cardboard
Tube Fighting league (CTFl) that
hosts cardboard tube based events in
Seattle, Washington; San Francisco,
California; and Sydney, australia. The
CTFl hosts tournaments and battles
where cardboard tube fighters go headto-head
in an attempt to break their
opponents tube without breaking their
own. Cardboard tubes are provided and
all events are free for participants.
Bog Snorkelling
Bog n. - wet, spongy ground with soil
composed mainly of dead and decayed
plant matter. Snorkeling v. - the sport
of swimming with a snorkel and face
mask. Bog Snorkeling v. – The sport
of swimming with a snorkel and face
mask in a trench of totally gross water
including decayed plant matter and all
sorts of other crud you’d really rather
not stick your face in with or without a
mask.
Each year in Wales they hold a world
championship where competitors
race basically half the length of a
football field and back. Competitors
must wear snorkels and flippers, and
complete the course without using
conventional swimming strokes, relying
on flipper power alone. Wet suits are
not compulsory, but are usually worn and
apparently are often accompanied by a
costume (not sure why but got to love a
sport that takes every opportunity to up the
ante on entertainment value). Fastest time
wins. In 2010 a new world record was set
at 1m30.66s.
Mountain Unicycling
I admit it, I thought unicycles were only
ridden by clowns at the circus; I was so
wrong. Chuckles juggling around the clown
car may be lame but mountain unicycling
is just plain incredible. The amount of
strength and balance required to make
it through a race is phenomenal. To be
honest, watching the whole race isn’t that
exciting. however, seeing a unicyclist go
up a tough hill, or down a rocky path is
as exciting as anything on the television.
Think Tony hawk on one big wheel.
Ladder Racing:
have you ever seen those competitions
firemen have where they climb their
ladders? This is that, if the firemen were
like part spiderman part ninja. The main
thing I learned watching this sport is
that if I’m ever caught in a multistory
building during a fire, I hope my fireman
is Bulgarian. The goal is simple; first guy
to the top wins. The entertaining part is
these guys move freaky crazy fast. Whew!
Camel Wrestling
The Spanish have bullfights, the Italians
have cockfights, and we have Michael
Vic. Meanwhile the Turks have camel
wrestling. This is not to be confused with
bullfighting where a human challenges
a bull, this is camel vs. camel in a knock
down drag out match. not into violence?
Don’t worry. While it sounds like a recipe
for camel WWF and animal rights activists
would really like to see it go away, camel
wrestling is more akin to comedy than to
blood-sport (wait maybe it is like WWF
after all).
The Tulu Camels are specially bred for the
competition, and decked out with bells
and colorful ornamentation. They’re then
sent into the ring with another camel to
do battle over a hot camel-babe in heat.
That is not a metaphor. When male camels
get aroused, streams of viscous milky
saliva start frothing from their mouths
and nostrils. oh, and camel liquid doesn’t
stop there. Eyewitnesses say the camels
also urinate profusely, and since they
aim backward, spectators have to guard
against getting sprayed during a battle.
Camels can win by either making their
opponent fall, scream or gallop away in
a comical leg-flapping manner. Trainers
try and install fighting methods in their
camels but a camel’s grasp of advanced
fighting practices is notoriously poor, and
thus it seems they just bang into each
other in a saliva-filled clattering until one
topples over.
Bossaball
Bossaball is my favorite on this list. If they
brought this to the USa I would totally
want to try it out. Bossaball is somewhat
like volleyball, but way better. Think
volleyball but in a pimped out bounce
house. The game is played on an inflatable
volleyball court, and in front of the net
on each side is a round trampoline so
players can get some serious height when
spiking. Teams are comprised of three,
four or five players, one of which must be
on the trampoline (the attacker), whilst
the other four must set the ball up for the
attacker to spike. and of course everyone
is bouncing around the whole time.
Invented in Belgium there are now clubs
in Brazil, Germany, Spain and even Kuwait
(but no l.a.? Total travesty!) overall it
includes elements of soccer, gymnastics
and capoeira (a Brazilian martial art) all
thrown together then bounced into the
air, producing something which is mindblowingly
awesome. I got next!

TECHNOLOGY 12
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You don’t drink it, eat it, smoke it, or snort
it but some think its becoming as addictive
as drugs and alcohol and it has started
claiming lives; figuratively and literally. Some
may say its ridiculous to consider video
game addiction a “real” addiction but half
of you know a World of Warcraft addict or
someone who won’t leave their house for
fear of dying crops on Farmville and if you’re
still in doubt experts are pretty unanimous
that it is a thing. The headlines have been
pretty horrific; from social death to actual
death compulsions to play these games has
taken a toll and the numbers keep going up.
THIS IS YOUR MIND ON CLICKS: THE
STORY BEHIND VIDEO GAME ADDICTION
(YES IT’S REALLY A THING)
By: Joseph Ackerly
Video games can be fun and in some cases even educational.
For most teens, playing games on a computer, video game
console, or handheld device is just a regular part of the day.
Most are able to juggle the multiple demands of school,
sports, work or chores, friends and family life. Where it
becomes a problem is when it starts to get in the way of
other parts of your life. When you’re willing to give up
grades, friends, family or even food for the game. Video
game designer Erin Hoffman said it perfectly: “Addiction
is not about what you DO, but what you DON’T DO
because of the replacement of the addictive behavior.”
JUST WHAT IS IT?
Addiction is not just associated with substances such
as drugs and alcohol. Doctors recognize addictive
behaviors as well. Too much gaming may seem
relatively harmless compared with the dangers of a
drug overdose, but Keith Bakker, director of Smith &
Jones Addiction Consultants says video game addiction
can ruin lives. Teens who play four to five hours per
day have no time for socializing, doing homework, or
playing sports, he says. “That takes away from normal
social development. You can get a 21-year-old with
the emotional intelligence of a 12-year-old. He’s never
learned to talk to girls. He’s never learned to play
a sport.” In older addicts, compulsive gaming can
jeopardize jobs or relationships. In a WebMD feature on
the definition of addiction, psychiatrist Michael Brody,
MD, set forth the following criteria:
• The person needs more and more of a substance or
behavior to keep him going.
• If the person does not get more of the substance or
behavior, he becomes irritable and miserable.
Kimberly Young, PsyD, clinical director of the Center
for On-Line Addiction and author of Caught in the Net:
How to Recognize the Signs of Internet Addiction -- and
a Winning Strategy for Recovery, says compulsive
gaming meets these criteria, and she has seen severe
withdrawal symptoms in game addicts. “They become
angry, violent, or depressed. If [parents] take away
the computer, their child sits in the corner and cries,
refuses to eat, sleep, or do anything.”
WHY ARE THEY SO ADDICTIVE?
After quitting War of Worldcraft, also known as
“Warcrack” by the seriously obsessed, Gary Haran
started up wowdetox.com so that “anyone could
anonymously write their reasons for quitting the
game.” He says he got over 20,000 posts after only
a few months. That’s a lot of people with a serious
problem. Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games
(MMORPGs) like WOW can be especially addictive
because there’s no ending. Unlike traditional games like

Super Mario Brothers, where you win when you save the
princess, you can’t rescue the princess in an MMORPG.
And that’s a big part of why its so hard to stop.
Once upon a time video game creators built games. They
charged you $40 or $50 for said game hoping you’d like it
enough to buy the next version without
really worrying how often you were going
to play it. That was then, this is now
where video game creators make money
from game subscriptions which require
players to keep on playing until the world
ends or they literally pass out (which has
actually happened). They also now make
money from advertising within the game,
which also makes them more money if
they can show that you will spend hours
upon hours playing. But anyone would
get tired of anything eventually right?
Right. So here’s where it gets a little
creepy because what that means is that
some video games need to be designed
to keep you playing even when you’re
not enjoying it. Have you ever noticed
how certain games might randomly drop
bonuses or things you need to collect
in the game? (Of course you can’t stop
now because the next thing might help
you win!) Or that level ups are so much harder to get at higher
levels or even that sometimes a game can punish you if you
don’t play? (My crops are dying help!) All of these are game
tools to keep you playing, even when it stops being fun.
Obviously not all games are bad, and even the most habit
forming can be ok if you aren’t trading passing grades in
biology for healthy Farmville crops or skipping time with
friends to reach the next level in Halo. Some games can even
be educational but when there is a problem it is time to get
help.
HOW TO TELL THE “FUN” IS OVER AND WHAT TO
DO ABOUT IT?
If you think there might be a problem, there probably is. And
you certainly wouldn’t be the first. Some experts say as many
as 10 percent of all people who use the Internet or play video
games are addicted to them. Five signs the “fun” is over:
• You feel really happy when you’re online or when you’re
playing games, but as soon as you have to stop, you get
angry or upset.
• You think about going online or playing when you are
supposed to be focusing on other things, like doing school
work or having dinner with your family.
“It’s like a food
addiction,”
Young explains.
“You have to
learn to live
with food.”
• You spend more time with your keyboard or controller
than physically hanging out with your friends.
• Your friends or parents ask what you spend all your
time doing, and you lie about it or laugh it off, but inside
you know they may have a point.
• You get up in the middle of the
night to check your e-mail or your
MySpace comments because you’re
having a hard time sleeping.
It’s a tough habit to kick. Treatment
for video game addiction is similar to
detox for other addictions, with one
important difference. Computers
have become an important part of
everyday life. You need it for school
and to stay in touch with your friends.
If you’re a gamer, most of your
friends may also be gamers, meaning
that you would not have anyone to
hang out with if you stopped playing
completely.
“It’s like a food addiction,” Young explains.
“You have to learn to live with food.”
Because video game addicts can’t avoid computers,
they have to learn to use them responsibly. Bakker
says the toughest part of treating video game addicts
is that “it’s a little bit more difficult to show somebody
they’re in trouble. Nobody’s ever been put in jail for being
under the influence of [a game].”
The key, he says, is to show gamers they are powerless
over their addiction, and then teach them “real-life
excitement as opposed to online excitement.”
If you think you or someone you know has a problem the
best thing to do is talk to an adult you trust. Chances
are, the games aren’t the real issue. Some gamers use
the controller to avoid doing things they don’t want to do
or thinking about things that are stressful. Sometimes
that’s okay - grownups do it, too. But when it’s keeping
you from sleeping, or causing you to be angry with the
people who love you, there’s a better way. So go on. Get
off the computer or send an e-mail to someone asking
for help. And that’s a good sign.

LIFESTYLE
14
A Unifying
Heritage
It is often said by many, that black history is American history. In essence Black History
Month is a healing period, a connecting point that can bring us more together as a new
nation. We are all the victims and the benefactors of the black experience in America. Since
1976 February has offered an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of this one
particular group of American’s who overcame obstacles to fashion some of the greatest
educational, scientific, architectural, agricultural and social accomplishments this country
has seen; Whose very existence is a testament to the undying power of the human spirit.
It offers, equally, opportunity to people not of obvious African dissent to discover and
appreciate their historic role in the ever-evolving grand experiment of democracy that
currently defines us as Americans and citizens of the greatest country on the planet.
last year marked an especially historic black history month as it witnessed both the
100th anniversary of the nAACp as well as the election of Barack obama as the first
African –American president.
Frederick Barron, 17, a senior at north Atlanta High School in Atlanta states “Barack obama
is opening our hearts and minds to the true meaning of Black History Month,” Barron said.
“African Americans won’t be viewed as just a minority but as people who make a difference.”
This year we decided to ask a group of professionals, entertainers and civic leaders what
Black History Month means to them:
“Black History Month allows us to reflect on the work of our ancestors,
rejoice in the present and look ahead to new possibilities. It is about
honoring the accomplishments of African Americans who have helped to
build this country.”
– Kamala Harris – California Attorney General
on January 3, 2011, Harris became the first woman African-American, and Asian-American
attorney general in California and the first Indian-American attorney general in the
united States. She has taken a stand for civil rights, immigration rights, education and has
advocated for strong enforcement of environmental protection laws.
“Black History Month is a time of remembrance and appreciation. It’s a
time to reflect on what our ancestors and forefathers have fought for in
the past and to make sure that their fight was not in vain.”
- Harvey Mason, Jr. – Producer
Harvey Mason, Jr. has penned and produced songs for superstars such as Justin timberlake,
Beyonce, Chris Brown, Britney Spears and Whitney Houston. Major motion picture studios
have called upon Harvey’s talent to produce music for films like Shrek 3, Kung Fu panda
and Dreamgirls. Harvey serves on the Board of trustees of the los Angeles Chapter of the
Recording Academy. He has been involved in grammy Camp, grammy in the Schools, and
the Music Cares Foundation.

“Black History Month to me means Freedom. Freedom to be able to
talk to who I want, hang out with who I want and skate with who I
want. It just means everyone being looked at as one.”
-Terry Kennedy – Professional Skateboarder
terry Kennedy – professional Skateboarder
tK is sponsored by Baker, Supra, Boost Mobile and KR3W. He is featured in the video
game “Skate” and has had his own reality show on BEt.
“Black History Month is an opportunity to combine the knowledge
and pride of where we have come from with our collective plans for
the future. Its not just about black American’s… it’s a chance for all
Americans to celebrate resilience, strength, and to move forward in
creating a better world together.”
– Coline Witt, Publisher Celebrity High Magazine.
“Black History Month reminds us that life is really all
about human history and human dignity.” -Dr. Alveda C. King
Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin luther King, Jr., is a pastoral Associate
of priests for life and Coordinator of our African American outreach
Black History Month Events in l.A.
Long Beach Aquarium The aquarium will host its 9th Annual African American Festival.
The festival includes live entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors, and more. Also there will be
scheduled performances by hip hop and break dancers, live jazz bands, and West African dancers.
The festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, February 26-27 at the aquarium. Admission is
included in the regular ticket price for the aquarium. It is free to aquarium members. guests of
members will receive 20% off. parking is $8.
www.aquariumofpacific.org
The California African American Museum
located near the California Science Center in Exposition park, each Sunday during February
the museum will be running workshops at 2 pm. Some workshop topics are famous African
Americans, canning and preserving foods, creating Victorian style keepsakes, and other
informative topics. The museum is free, but donations are requested. parking is $8.
www.caamuseum.org/
Pan African Film and Arts Festival now in its 19th year, the film festival showcases
films that are about or made for people of African descent. The movies range from comedies,
dramas, documentary, shorts, animation, and romantic comedies.
The pan African Film festival will be held February 16-21 in los Angeles, CA.
In conjunction with the film festival will be special programs and venues for all members
of the family.
www.paff.org .

ENTERTIANMENT
16
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photo courtesy of ABC
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By priscillia oman
Cover photo and photos
by Michael Williams
SHAy MITCHELL MAKES
HEr SCrEEN-ACTING
DEBuT
in the one-hour drama Pretty Little
Liars, based upon the popular book
series from Alloy Entertainment, as
Emily Fields, an athletic girl who is
struggling with her sexuality. Born
Shannon Mitchell, to a Filipino
mother and Irish/Scottish father, is a
native of Toronto, Canada. As a young
child, Mitchell was interested in the
performing arts. By her late teens,
Mitchell had successfully modeled for a
variety of companies in cities as varied
as Bangkok, Hong Kong and Barcelona.
Wanting to focus on her true passion,
Mitchell returned to Toronto and began
to study acting with great focus and
determination. Her hard work paid off
and, after signing with her first theatrical
agency, she appeared in the hit series
DeGrassi: The Next Generation and
Copper.
CH: Which character do you most relate to in Pretty Little
Liars and why?
SM: I see a little of myself in every character, but that’s the
great thing about Pretty Little Liars, it is very easy to relate to
all of the characters.
CH: Pretty Little Liars revolves around one big secret
everyone is hiding, what can you tell celebrity high something
that most people might not know about you?
SM: I have a passion for interior design and love watching
home decorating shows.
CH: For people that don’t know how would you best describe
your character on the show of Pretty Little Liars?
SM: Emily is the sweetest out of the group and is an extremely
loyal friend with a competitive edge, as she is captain of the
swim team. She has been raised with a very conservative family
and is finally discovering who she truly is.
CH: What do you miss about living in Toronto and how
would you compare it to living in Los Angeles?
SM: It’s like apples and oranges, they are completely different.
Toronto is more of a city with an urban vibe that feels like

home to me, but you really can’t beat the perpetual sun in Los
Angeles. The biggest thing I miss about Toronto is my friends
and family.
CH: What made you decide to take on a character that was
going through such a sensitive situation as figuring out her
sexuality?
SM: The fact that I thought this was a character a lot of girls
and guys could relate to. There are so many similar issues in
society and I think the show and Emily’s character is helping
people learn how to accept other people’s differences.
CH: What advice would you have for a girl who is going
through a similar situation?
SM: I would say to be true to yourself and know you’re not
alone. There are a lot of great support lines out there that you
can talk to, as opposed to holding everything in and
potentially hurting yourself.
CH: The girls of PLL have such individual
and unique styles. What is it like being a
fashion icon and how would you describe
your personal style?
SM: My personal style is a mix
between many different styles. I
actually wouldn’t even say I have a
style; I just wear what I like and feel
comfortable in. I go how I feel in the
morning, punk, bohemian, prep- it
changes depending on my mood.
CH: Are you as athletic as your character
Emily?
SM: Well I’m not on a swim team, but I can
be athletic. When I have free time I love to ride
my bike, play basketball, hike, and even rock climb.
CH: What do you like to do in your free time?
SM: Hang out with friends and watch movies in bed, and sleep.
CH: If you were not in entertainment what would
you be doing?
SM: I would love to be a traveling food editor and try out
different dishes around the world.
CH: How does it feel to be on a hit show on television?
SM: Words cannot describe it, I am living my dream and it just
keeps getting better and better.
CH: How do your peers respond to you being famous?
SM: I definitely don’t use the word “famous,” it’s a word I will
never get used to. But having them see me on TV is a neat
experience for them but also weird because they are seeing me
be someone who is not my everyday self.
CH: Do you watch yourself on tv?
SM: yes of course, but I don’t watch to see myself. I love to see
how everything comes together: lighting, music, etc. I also kind
of need to know what the fans have seen so I don’t give any
secrets away.
CH: What pressures do you feel as an actress?
SM: For Emily’s character, I felt a certain pressure to put life
into a book character and I really wanted to do her justice since
she is already is so many girls minds.
CH: Have you ever had a crazy fan moment that you
can share?
SM: Just having amazing girls and guys waiting outside to
“I look up
to Angelina
Jolie. She has
used her name
to shed light on
issues that really
matter to
her.”
meet me at interviews or hotels in the snow to meet me and get
an autograph or picture, is amazing.
CH: Before becoming an actress you used to do modeling.
Which do you prefer?
SM: I prefer acting, hands down.
CH: What are some future aspirations that you have?
SM: Future aspirations I have are going to Cambodia and
visiting Somaly Mam and the women’s shelters and making
even one girls life a little bit better
CH: How would you describe your high school life? Where
you very popular?
SM: I wouldn’t call myself popular. I went through all the
stages in High School from eating lunch alone to having a
close group of friends. At one point or another I was a friend
with every group.
CH: What advice would you give to a teen trying to
get into your position of being a famous actress?
SM: Never give up, and don’t let anyone tell
you no.
CH: What can we expect from you in the
near future? Can we get an inside scoop?
SM: Continue to work on this amazing
show and embrace other opportunities
as they arise and hopefully please the
fans.
CH: Is there someone in the
entertainment business that you admire,
respect or look up to?
SM: I look up to Angelina Jolie. She has
used her name to shed light on issues that
really matter to her.
CH: What were some of your favorite TV shows
growing up?
SM: Home improvement, Will & Grace, and
I Love Lucy.
CH: Have any of the schools you’ve attended been like PLL or
Degrassi?
SM: No, I am very happy my school was not like Pretty Little
Liars because I wouldn’t be able to handle a character like “A”.
My school was somewhat similar to Degrassi, but everything is
always exaggerated for TV.

LAUSD Schools Move Forward
in Cyber Competition
Students from local high schools will be going to Washington DC for national competition.
Students from local high schools will
be going to Washington DC for national
competition.
Two Beyond the Bell student teams
have won invitations to attend the
nationwide championships of the
CyberPatriot program. The championships
will be held in Washington DC on April
1st and 2nd. Out of 180 teams that
entered the competition last year only
twelve have been invited to attend this
prestigious event. The schools are
Franklin High School out of Eagle
Rock, and Locke High School from
Watts.
CyberPatriot, an education
initiative produced by the Air
Force Association, is a one-of-akind
computer programming and systems
competition designed to introduce
students to cyber security. It provides
high school students hands-on learning
about cyber defense in a fun and
exciting environment.
“This is an incredible accomplishment
for our students.” says Alvaro Cortes,
LAUSD Assistant Superintendant and the
head of the Beyond the Bell Branch
which sponsors the program for the Los
Angeles Unified School District. There
are twelve teams left, two of which
come from our program. This shows what
a commitment those students have made.
“There’s an incredible amount of
enthusiasm for cyber security displayed
by these students as they compete, and
we are thrilled about their response,”
said Bernie Skoch, CyberPatriot
Commissioner. “These students are doing
something that is both exciting and
challenging, and we wish all the teams
the best of luck.”
Beyond the Bell (BTB) schools,
representing LAUSD, has had more teams
in each of the qualification rounds than
any school district in the nation.
That strong trend has produced two
of the last twelve teams in the
Finalist round, the ones that will
be wearing the Beyond the Bell
logo.
“One of our best CyberPatriot
team members grew up in a
disadvantaged family. He
never had strong support,”
said Carey Peck, Program Director
for the CyberPatriot Program.
“Until CyberPatriot came along
he never had regular access to a
computer, but now he does, and
he has been posting some of the
highest scores in the nation. He will be
a star, and CyberPatriot opened the door
for him.”
CyberPatriot will host its finals at
the Gaylord National Convention Center
in Washington, D.C. in April 2011, in
conjunction with AFA’s CyberFutures
Conference and Technology Exposition.
CyberPatriot is presented by Northrop
Grumman, with founding partners SAIC
and the CIAS at the University of
Texas-San Antonio. More information
can be found on CyberPatriot at
www.uscyberpatriot.org.
BTB

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Greyson Chance
By: Joshua Diaz
When 12-year-old
Greyson Chance
posted a clip of himself
performing Lady Gaga’s
“Paparazzi” on YouTube
in April, he never
dreamed that the video
would become a viral
sensation viewed by
more than 30
million people.
The clip, shot by Greyson’s dad, shows the
Cheyenne Middle School sixth-grader at
the piano, singing his heart out at a choir
event as the female-dominated audience
looks on slack-jawed with amazement.
Greyson is already earning kudos for his
original compositions. YouTube clips of him
performing “Stars” (about a woman with
cancer who reunites with her husband in
heaven) and “Broken Hearts,” have racked
up more than nine million collective views.
“I want people to be able to feel what I’m
feeling when I’m singing,” he says. “That’s
what it’s all about for me.”
Greyson is currently in the studio working on
his debut album with veteran songwriter/
producer and Geffen Records chairman Ron
Fair (Christina Aguilera, Black Eyed Peas,
PussycatDolls). Greyson is the first artist
signed to Ellen Degeneres newly formed label
Eleveneleven Records.

CH: When can we expect a full album?
GC: My record will be out sometime
this year.
CH: Can you tell us more about your
latest single?
GC: “Waiting Outside the Lines” is
about getting over something that is
bothering you and haunting you. It has
a positive message and anybody any
age can relate to
the song!
CH: What advice would you give to a
student trying to become a famous
musician?
GC: To keep following your dreams
and never let anyone get
in your way by telling you that
you can’t do it.
CH: You have a strong stance on
Bullying where does that come from?
GC: I was bullied as a kid; I was an
outcast. I got through it by escaping
in music and building my confidence.
One of my records on my album is
called “Purple Sky” I want kids to
listen to it and feel confident.
CH: Do you write a lot of your own
music?
GC: Yes. A lot of the record is written
by me.
CH: What does it feel like to be signed
to Ellen?
GC: It feels incredible! I love Ellen. She
has become such an amazing role
model and friend.
CH: What’s your favorite subject in
school?
GC: My favorite subject in school
would probably have to be math.
CH: Does your school have a
performing arts department?
GC: I do online school. So, if YouTube
doesn’t count at school then…not
really.
CH: What was your parents’ and
peers reaction to seeing you perform
paparazzi at your school?
GC: My parents were very proud of
me! My friends loved the performance
as well.
CH: You have been playing piano for
over 3 years now. Do you have any
interest in any other instruments?
GC: Not really. I love Piano and that’s
my only instrument.
CH: What do you like better singing or
playing instruments?
GC: I like performing. I love putting
them both together and making
something incredible.
CH: Who and what inspires you?
GC: I am very inspired by Coldplay
and Snow Patrol. I also love old
Rock n Roll like Journey.
CH: What was it like becoming an
overnight sensation?
GC: It has been so incredible. I have
the most amazing fans in the world
and they mean everything to me. This
has always been my dream so it is
awesome to see it come true
CH: Coolest thing you’ve been able to
do since being discovered?
GC: It was probably meeting Lady
Gaga. She is a very big inspiration to
me and she is so nice.
CH: Why did you choose the song
paparazzi to perform at your school?
GC: I loved the song because it was
such a different song.
The arrangement was incredible
and Gaga’s voice was amazing on
the record. I think it is one of the
best records of all time.
CH: What kind of music do you
listen to?
GC: I listen to a lot of old music.
Madonna, Michael Jackson, KISS,
Journey.
CH: Who would you like to
collaborate with?
GC: I would love to collaborate
with Christina Aguilera and Taylor
Swift.
CH: If you could have any super
power what would it be and why?
GC: I would want to be able to
fly! So I could see anything I ever
wanted to see.
CH: If you weren’t singing what
would be your ideal career?
GC: I would love to be a
photographer.
CH: If you were stranded on a
island who and what would you
bring, if you you could only choose
three items and one person?
GC: I would bring an iPod, endless
amount of McDonalds, and a
record player. And I would bring
Paul McCartney.

HEALTH 24

Types of Abuse
Dating violence may look different
in each relationship. Here are
just a few examples of what each
type of abuse can include:
• Physical abuse is any unwanted
physical contact like hitting, slapping,
holding you down, pulling your hair,
pushing, blocking your way or spitting.
It doesn’t have to leave a mark or even
hurt for it to be abusive.
• Verbal/emotional abuse includes
threatening you, calling you names,
setting rules for you or trying to control
your behavior. Verbal and emotional
abuse is sometimes disguised as jokes.
If your boyfriend or girlfriend makes
jokes that make you feel threatened or
bad about yourself – that’s not okay.
• Sexual abuse can be pressuring you
into doing something sexually you
don’t want to do, rape, unwanted touching
or kissing and refusing to use or
damaging your birth control method.
It’s important to remember: No matter
what you’ve down with someone sexually
in the past, you always have the
right to say “no” and be respected for
that choice.
• Technological abuse is when your
partner demands your passwords to social
networking sites like Facebook or
mySpace, sets rules about who you can
be friends with online, sends unwanted
texts or phone calls, checks your phone
history or damages your computer.
Cycle of Abuse
In many abusive relationships,
abuse is not a one time incident.
While every relationship is different,
many abusive relationships
follow a repeating pattern called
the Cycle of Abuse. The Cycle of
Abuse has three phases: Tension
Building, Explosion and Honeymoon.
1. In the Tension Building phase,
things start to become difficult between
you and your dating partner. You may
feel like you need to tip-toe around him
or her, or that you’re always getting
into fights and taking the blame.
2. During the Explosion, an incident
of abusive behavior happens. It can be
something like yelling at you in front of
people or hitting you for the first time.
Explosions tend to get more severe
each time and happen more often as the
relationship goes on.
3. In the Honeymoon, an abuser tries
to make you forgive and forget whatever
happened in the Explosion. He or she
might apologize, promise it will never
happen again, buy you gifts or blame it
on something else like being drunk or
stressed out.
What Can You
Do?
If you see warning signs of
abuse now, it is likely that it will
get worse. Here are some tips on
how to keep
as safe as possible if you
or someone you know is thinking
about leaving an abusive
relationship:
• Tell someone you trust (a family
member, a friend, teacher or coach)
about the abuse
• Keep records of anything the abuser
sends like texts, voicemails and
emails and store them in a safe place.
They may be helpful later in getting a
restraining order.
• Create a safety plan. To learn
more about safety planning, visit
breakthecycle.org.
• File for a restraining order. It’s
free and can keep an abuser from
threatening, contacting or coming
near you or your friends. Visit
breakthecycle.org to find out the law in
your state.
Spotlight on
Technology
Abuse
We often think of love like it is
portrayed in the movies, consumingcan’t-stop-thinking
about-you, wantto-spend-every-waking-minute-withyou
love. But in the real world,
that kind of love is not only
unrealistic, it’s unhealthy. Telephone
by Lady GaGa featuring Beyonce
makes the important point that
obsessive relationships can be
stressful and exhausting:
The stress from being in constant
communication with your partner can
affect you in
many negative ways. Checking your
phone constantly and nonstop texting
can make it
impossible to live in the moment. This
song sends an empowering message
to anyone
in this kind of unhealthy relationship.
Change your routine, ditch your
phone,
hang out with friends, family or just
have some “me” time.
To learn more visit:
www.thesafespace.org
thesafespace.org
popQuiz: Is Your
Relationship
Healthy?
Everyone deserves to be in a safe and
healthy relationship. Do you know if
your relationship is as healthy as you
deserve? Answer “yes” or “no” to the
following statements to find out! Have
a piece of paper and pen nearby. At the
end you’ll find out how to score your
answers. (QUIZ IS ON NEXT PAGE)

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thesafespace.org popQuiz
The person I am with:
01. Is very supportive of things that I do. [YES] [NO]
02. Encourages me to try new things. [YES] [NO]
03. Likes to listen when I have something on my mind. [YES] [NO]
04. Understands that I have my own life too. [YES] [NO]
05. Is not liked very well by my friends. [YES] [NO]
06. Says I\’m too involved in different activities. [YES] [NO]
07. Texts me or calls me all the time. [YES] [NO]
08. Thinks I spend too much time trying to look nice. [YES] [NO]
09. Gets extremely jealous or possessive. [YES] [NO]
10. Accuses me of flirting or cheating. [YES] [NO]
11. Constantly checks up on me or makes me check in. [YES] [NO]
12. Controls what I wear or how I look. [YES] [NO]
13. Tries to control what I do and who I see. [YES] [NO]
14. Tries to keep me from seeing or talking to my family and friends. [YES] [NO]
15. Has big mood swings - gets angry and yells at me one minute, and the next minute
is sweet and apologetic. [YES] [NO]
16. Makes me feel nervous or like I\’m \”walking on eggshells. [YES] [NO]
17. Puts me down, calls me names or criticizes me. [YES] [NO]
18. Makes me feel like I can\’t do anything right or blames me for problems. [YES] [NO]
19. Makes me feel like no one else would want me. [YES] [NO]
20. Threatens to hurt me, my friends or family. [YES] [NO]
21. Threatens to hurt him or herself because of me. [YES] [NO]
22. Threatens to destroy my things. [YES] [NO]
23. Grabs, pushes, shoves, chokes, punches, slaps, holds me down, throws things or
hurts me in some way. [YES] [NO]
24. Breaks things or throws things to intimidate me. [YES] [NO]
25. Yells, screams or humiliates me in front of others. [YES] [NO]
26. Pressures or forces me into having sex or going farther than I want to. [YES] [NO]
Scoring:
Give yourself 1 point for every “no” you answered to numbers 1-4; 1 point for every “yes” response to numbers 5-8; and 5
points for every “yes” to numbers 9-26.
Now that you’re finished and have your score, the next step is to find out what your score means. Simply take your total score
and see which of the boxes below applies to you.
Score: 0 points
You got a score of 0? Not to worry—it’s a good thing! It sounds like your relationship is on a pretty healthy track. Fostering
healthy relationships takes some work—keep it up! Remember that while you may have a healthy relationship, it’s possible
that a friend of yours may not. If you think you know someone who may be in an abusive relationship, Visit thesafespace.org
to learn how you can help that person end the abuse.
Score: 1-2 points
If you scored 1 or 2 points, you may be noticing a couple of things in your relationship that may be unhealthy, but it doesn’t
necessarily mean they are warning signs. It’s still a good idea to keep an eye on them to make sure there isn’t a pattern. The
best thing to do is to communicate with your partner and let them know what you like and don’t like. Encourage them to do the
same. Remember, communication is always a step forward to building a healthy relationship. It’s also good to be informed so
that you learn to recognize the warning signs. Visit thesafespace.org to learn more about the different types of abuse.
Score: 3-4 points
If you scored 3 or 4 points, it sounds like you may be seeing some warning signs of an abusive relationship. Warning signs
should never be ignored. Something that starts small can get much worse over time. Relationships are never perfect—they
take some work! But in a healthy relationship you won’t find abusive behaviors. If you think your relationship may not be as
healthy as you deserve, Visit thesafespace.org to get more information.
Score: 5 points or more
If you scored 5 points or more, you are definitely seeing warning signs and may be in an abusive relationship. You don’t have
to deal with this alone. Break the Cycle can help. We can help you learn about your different options and legal rights.
Visit thesafespace.org to learn more.

CALLING ALL COOL IDEAS–
SCIENCE FAIR 2.0 AIMS TO
BLOW YOUR GOOGLE OFF!
By April Woodrow
In 1996, two young computer science students, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, had a hypothesis that
there was a better way to find information on the web. They did their research, tested their theories
and built a search engine which (eventually) changed the way people found information online. Larry
and Sergey were fortunate to be able to get their idea in front of lots of people. And that little idea
became the tech giant known as Google. But how many ideas are lost because people don’t have the
right forum for their talents to be discovered?
Are you a student who loves science? Do you have a good idea for an experiment that you’d like to
share with the world? If so break out the baking soda volcano, your bottle rockets and your Bunsen
burners. Google has announced a first of its kind, worldwide, web-based science fair; inviting students
from all over the world to compete. Now any student with an idea can participate from anywhere, and
share their idea with the world. You build and submit your project—either by yourself or in a team of up
to three—entirely online. Students in India (or Israel or Ireland) will be able to compete with students in
Canada (or Cambodia or Costa Rica) — and the prizes won’t just be shiny blue ribbons, either. Prizes
include once-in-a-lifetime experiences (like a trip to the Galapagos Islands with a National Geographic
Explorer), up to $50,000 scholarships and real-life work opportunities (like a five-day trip to CERN in
Switzerland). And if you’re entering a science fair locally, please feel free to post that project online
with Google Science Fair, too!
“We believe that science can change the world—and one way to encourage that is to celebrate and
champion young scientific talent as we do athletes and pop idols.” Google spokesperson explains.
The contest is open to students around the world who are between the ages of 13-18. All you need
is access to a computer, the Internet and a web browser. You can enter in a variety of categories
including Computer Science & Math, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Behavioral & Social Sciences,
Flora & Fauna , Energy & Space, Inventions & Innovation, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Food Science,
and Electricity & Electronics . To enter, register online and create your project as a Google Site.
Registration is open through April 4, 2011. Please note: you must get parental or guardian consent
in order to compete. Fifteen finalists will be invited to bring their projects to Google headquarters on
July 11 to compete in the final, live event, where world-renowned science judges will select a winner in
each age category, as well as a grand-prize winner.
To help make today’s young scientists the rock stars of tomorrow, the global science competition is
being hosted in partnership with CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research), LEGO,
National Geographic and Scientific American. The goal is “to create a new kind of online science
competition that is more global, open and inclusive than ever before.”
So if you think you’re the next Albert Einstein, Marie Curie—or Larry Page or Sergey Brin—sign up
today for the Google Science Fair. Prove once again how science can change the world!
For full rules and to enter visit www.google.com/sciencefair
also visit the official Google Science Fair YouTube page!
http://www.youtube.com/user/GoogleScienceFair
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