Loma Linda Academy Newszine | Established 1940s | Volume 81 Issue 3| Jan./Feb. 2014

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Shawn Weerawardana

*Reporters*Julian Aveling

Abryana GittensJoyce Zhang

Elijah Hichkman

*Publisher*Robert Skorez

*Sponsor*Danelle Taylor Johnston

*Contact*Loma Linda Acedemy10656 Anderson St.

Loma Linda CA 92354Mirror@lla.org

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Stress is causing some students to break under pressureFebruary is here and with it rolls

in a new semester. For some of us that means a fresh start. For some it is a chance to continue their success. What I know about the atmosphere at Loma Linda Academy, is that so many more of you are still dwelling on how “bad” you did last semester, and how it’s going to be so hard to bring up your grades, and stressing about how your parents are mad at you because you had gotten a sub-par grade. Or, you may even be thinking “My GPA is ruined, so such and such

college won’t even consider me.” Being a student in high school is

tough, but being a student in Loma Linda Academy, I think, is even tougher. !e culture here at LLA is all about the competitive nature, to be that much better than the next person. I’m not going to say that I know the situation you’re going through, I’m not going to say that I

know three easy steps to "x all your stresses. However I will reassure you

that you are not alone. You aren’t the only

one whose parents are freaking out that you ended a class with a B. You aren’t the only one who is disappointed in themselves. You are not the only one who stayed up all night to ace that "nal,

but it just wasn’t enough. A lot of the students here at

LLA go through the same things —

that feeling of just not feeling good enough after that semester ends. Rather than proudly showing your parents your grades, you have to somehow "nd a way to intercept the mail. You are not alone.

All I can say to help maybe is this: we as students, need to

want to succeed. Whatever your de"nition of success is, strive for that. Whether it’s bringing that math grade to an A, or maybe its to feel like you’ve made your parents proud. I challenge you to strive for YOUR success this semester— not other’s meanings of success.

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That is the mantra that Kate Lewis, Loma Linda Academy

Biology teacher, used to accomplish something incredible in 2013.

She made her New Year’s resolution to run thirteen half-marathons, 13.1 miles, in the year 2013. By being dedicated and working hard, Lewis was able to achieve her goal.

Before the beginning of 2013, Lewis had already run several half-marathons, two marathons which is 20.2 miles, one sprint triathlon, a few 5ks and other races. She has done races in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada and Hawaii.

Lewis said she, “started [running] in 2010 when my sister, Jane, convinced me to start running, so we could train for events simultaneously, even though I was in Hawaii and she was in Seattle, Washington.” She said they would “talk about how our training was going and meet up for the races somewhere for vacation...my "rst half marathon was with her in Oregon in June 2010.”

Family and friends played a role in keeping Lewis motivated. “My family and many friends encouraged and supported me through the year. Some ran with me during

the race, others texted and emailed their support, some waited at the "nish line, met me at random mile markers to cheer or drove me to/from races and fed me afterwards!”

Running has taught Lewis a lot. She said it taught her to “persevere through tough times.” She said it

also gave her “the courage to try new things and go to new places.” She has learned that “the only limits are those we place on ourselves.”

After all, it was not always easy. Lewis has had to travel a lot to meet her goals, which even meant she drove to San Francisco for a weekend. She has faced some challenges in her experience. Lewis said, “Waking up early on the weekends for the races was really hard for me. I am not a morning person! Waking up at 4 AM

on a Sunday morning does not sound fun to me, ever! Also, sometimes I get bored around mile 7-8 and it is hard to keep running, but I just had to put one foot in front of the other and keep heading towards the "nish line, even if I was walking.”

As the new year starts, Lewis plans to keep running. She has plans to maybe do another half marathon in February, a 5K, and a Tough Mudder, which is a 10-12 mile obstacle race in March, and maybe a marathon in September in Hawaii.

Lewis and one of her friends made a plan to run a marathon on each of the main islands in Hawaii. !ey ran one on Oahu

in 2010, one on Kauai in 2011, and in 2014 they are planning to do one on Maui. After that, all they will have left is the Big Island. She is also hoping to get involved in training for triathlon again soon.

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Jake Strauss, a junior at Loma Linda Academy, is no stranger to the school community. He is an active leader in his class as well as the center for the

school’s #ag football team. Yet one talent he may be best known for is his ability to bake. Jake has been baking for about three years now and has developed a real

talent for it. His speciality is cake pops which are basically cakes on a stick. He has even made a business out of selling his confections. Jake is very proud of what he

does and in turn takes pride in the products of his works. He can create a pop for just about any occasion and

to add to that he makes everything from scratch. When asked what got him started he said, “It kinda started when

my sister wanted to make cake pops for a party one day and we tried, but they turned out awful. So I tried again later and

they came out pretty good.” Along the way he has perfected his craft and is very successful because of it. To see some more of his

creations go to Jake’s website at, www.jakestreats.weebly.com.

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41$16+%5�%.7$In 2013 among an emergence

of new clubs, one club has stood out from the others. !e Robotics Club, or RoboRunners.

Heidi Elssmann, club founder, said, “!ere are robotics teams across the nation competing in the LEGO First Teach Challenge (FTC). Every year, the teams are all given a speci"c job for their robot to do. Each team designs, builds, and then programs the robot to accomplish the task. !e teams then compete against each other to determine who has the best method of accomplishing the goal.”

Elssmann also said that the club hopes to accomplish important things this year, saying “Our goal this year is to get a solid understanding of the design elements and programming, so that we can perform better for future years’ competitions.”

!e club attended a competition at the exhibition for the Seventh-day Adventist schools in Sacramento on January 26, 2014.

Tori Hiatt (12), project manager, said “It [the competition] was a lot of hard work. !ere were a lot of changes to our robot, but overall it was a great learning experience.”

Rang Kim (11), said the trip helped to unite them and helped them “work together as a team.”

!e task for robots this year Elssmann said is for the robot “to

pick up as many blocks as possible and deposit them in a basket on a pendulum. !en the robot must drive up a ramp, extend its arms, and do a pull-up on a bar, and raise a #ag. All these things are done through servos and motors that control the parts.”

At the time of printing the Mirror, the team was schedule to compete in the Los Angeles First Tech Challenge on February 9. Most tournaments are on Sabbath, and it is di$cult to "nd tournaments on Sundays, but this one is.

Jonathan !omas (12) said, “We hope we do well on the competition and everything goes well. We hope to learn more about FTC for next year.”

Elssmann said, “I am excited about the future of this club. Since there is a new challenge every year, the students will always be pushed to their fullest and new kids can join

in the ranks. Hopefully we are able to get more students into the club in future years. With the knowledge we learn during this years competitions will help us get prepared faster to compete in earlier competitions and eventually the championships.”

Christian Lott (12) said, “At the beginning of the year it was a bit slow, but we realize now we need each other to be able to be successful.”

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To: Krysthel GamayoFrom: Cinthia Gonzalez

“You make me. You’re a great friend.”

567&'06�5*176�1765To: Maci Chen

& Jackie AgustinesFrom: Lauren Caballero

“!ree Musketeers!”

To: Jessica LumintangFrom: Joy Wilson

“I love you, Jessica! You are the most wonderful friend that I have

had. You have put up with me for 7 whole years! I can’t believe it!”

To: Brian Lee & Dylan Lane From Alyssa Cosejo

“You guys are the best! !anks for always being there for me.”

To: Samantha GrossmanFrom: Haley Hoag

“You’re one of my best friends, and you’re so chill. !anks for always being here for me! Stay golden.”

To Krysthel Gamayo & Josh SihotangFrom: Marci Amurao

“Krysthel I love you with all my heart and even more!

Josh, you’re my friend.

To: Adelynn YenFrom: Jackie Agustines

“I’m going to miss you next year.”

To: Janna QueFrom: Trinity Tanner

“!anks for the memories and the inside jokes.”

To: Kaylee RawsonFrom: Tania Magallanes

“You’re a silly little Goblin!”

To: Sarah Pan, Cheryl Wang, Sarah

Farris, Yasmine SiagianFrom: Ashley Leeper

“I love you guys!”

To: Arianna GutierrezFrom: Jessica Hanapin

“You’re a great kid.”

To: True GritsFrom Rachel Barlow“Obviously because

everybody loves your uncomfortableness.”

To: Cinthia GonzalezFrom Krysthel Gamayo

“I think you’re cool. You’re my role model.”

To: Kristina HallFrom: Carissa Paw

“!anks for always making me smile when I was down.”

To: Jessica Garcia de la VegaFrom: Samantha G.

“You are so cool, and sweet. You are nice to everyone and I am

Happy to be your friend.”

To: Ledy Ann CorderoFrom: Akash Patel

“I am giving you this shout out to tell you how much I care about you. So “hello” there, and

I shall talk to you later.”

To: LLA Boys Varsity Soccer

From: Nicholas Putrasahan“What a special

piece of soccer!”

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To: Kaylee ChinchayFrom: Rubydeh Ramiree

“Hey there! I’ve had wonderful memories with you! You are amazing and I love spending time with you!”

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From: David Siregar“YOU’RE SO

AWESOME”

To: All of my [Moriah Perkins’] friends!From: Moriah Perkins

“Love all of you for supporting me and listening to me through all of my

trials & joys. May God bless you through this school year and beyond! God has given me a gift through each of your

friendships, and knowing you has given me much joy; love you all, Moriah.”

To: Elijah Chokka From: Patrick Tiyakun“Very good kid, smart

and humble. Creative genius and very unique style.”

To: Grant Ratanna From: Scott Simus“You rock Grant!”

To: Marina Shenouda From: Alexa Shenouda“!anks for being there

for me when I needed you and thanks for being the best

big sister EVER! Love ya!”

To: Coda, Aaron, Adam, Zane, Ian,

Etienne, Jacob, Harley, Ethan Goyne, Austin, Je%rey

From: Lunden Spencer“I love you guys!

You’re my brothers!

To: Krysthel GamayoFrom: Cinthia Gonzalez

“You make me laugh. You’re a great friend”

To: Jessica HanapinFrom: Arianna Gutterrez

“You are so cool. !anks for living.

To: Kayla Red"eld From: Lindsey Red"eld

“Shout out to Kayla because you are just the

coolest! I love you sister!”

To: Brittany Bergey, Suean KellyFrom: Madeline Mace

You girls are the greatest of friends. So blessed to call you my

besties! !ank you for all the love and support you’ve given me this year.

To: Marcelo DesiaFrom: Kyra ChurchYou are extremely

talented and so fun to talk to! Have a great day!

To: Uribe’s HomeroomFrom: Sergio Uribe

“Hey homeroom! Since you didn’t write many shoutouts, I’m writing

this one for you. !ank you for selling the most magazine subscriptions!”

To: Rubydeb Ramirez, Hannah Quijano

From: Cierra Mendoza Butler

“Every time I think of you guys, I thank God for

your very existence!

To: Andrew Caster From: Kristel Mae Jbalio“Hi Caster! I hope you’ve

had a great year so far! I’m gonna miss you next year.“

To: Jessica BatesFrom: Elizabeth Bates

“Hi Jess!”

To: Elizabeth BatesFrom: Jessica Bates

“Hi E!”To: Scott Simus

From: Grant Ratana“You’re an awesome friend!”

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As students entered the Loma Linda Academy (LLA) campus on January

30, the #ag #ew at half sta%, honoring the memory of the beloved Gordon Day, long-serving junior high principal, who passed away the evening before.

Family, students and colleagues alike have been devastated by his loss and remember him for his compassion to students, his love of his family and his faith in God.

Day was a principal of the junior high campus for almost 14 years, from ‘95-’99, and again from ‘04-’14. He dedicated his life to education, working at six di%erent Adventist schools, including one in Guam.

“Mr. Day was dedicated, hard-working and devoted to the students,” said Carol Brink, junior high U.S. history teacher.

Mark Bradford, junior high physical education director, agreed, “When I think about Mr. Day, I think about the love he had for the students.”

!at love has spanned generations of students. Current high school students who attended the Loma Linda Academy Junior High School, have countless stories of his personal positive impact on their lives. “I’ve never heard anyone talk bad about Mr. Day,” Andrew Kim (11) said.

When Paul Nawar (11) was in eighth grade his bike—his only mode of transportation—was stolen from campus. Day promised he would buy Nawar a new bike. !ough Nawar protested, Day insisted and spent two weeks "nding the perfect bike. “!e new bike was ten times as nice as the one I had,” Nawar said. He still uses the bike. “I plan to keep it for forever,” Nawar said. “[Mr. Day] always put others

their academic performance. He would keep track of how each student was doing and intervene when needed. “He really cared about his students. He helped me with my grades and encouraged me to do better,” said Chloe Cucenca (10).

!is compassion and encouragement is echoed by numerous students. “He is the reason I passed junior high and am not in public school,” Ariel Rocha (10) said.

Parents recognized how special his in#uence has been on their children’s lives. !omas Contreras, parent and LLA security o$cer, said, “Mr. Day is the most important person I have known. !ere are not enough words to express what he did for our eighth grader.”

Teachers noticed as well. “Gordon was a genuine individual who loved the school so much. In the thirteen years that we worked together, I was blessed to have witnessed his love and compassion for the students as well as the sta%,” said Julie Khoury, junior high math and physical science teacher.

Jeremy Morado, choir director, said “His dedication to service and his care for students have and always will be an inspiration to myself and to many others.”

Day lifted up his colleagues. Elizabeth Muñoz, registrar and junior high vice principal, said, “I could come to him to talk about anything, and he would listen.”

“I appreciated how he was always looking for ways to help his sta% improve. He was very supportive of us in our pursuit for continuing education,” Khoury said.

Day’s workdays extended into extra-curricular activities, where he

before himself. He always did that. He touched everyone in a di%erent way.”

Always approachable, Day would hang out with his students, sometimes joining them in basketball games—once even ripping his pants while playing. !e incident only made him all the more human to his students.

He had a sense of humor and liked to lift the spirits of his students. Lynne Hattendorf, high school guidance counselor, remembers how “Day would drive the ‘limousine golf cart’ "lled with kids all over the

campus […]. !e kids had a blast.” Chloe Roda (7) is but one that

remembers him doing this even at night. “He was a really good principal and you could tell that he loved his job.”

Even when disciplining students, Day had a way of correcting while still encouraging. Pere-re Herd (8) said, “Whenever I got in trouble, he was always on my side.” !is quality placed Day in the position to make the di%erence at pivotal moment and helped students strive to do better. He loved and cared for his students as his own children.

Day would work one-on-one with students after school to help them with

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is remembered for his behind-the scenes hard work in school activities that spilled over to high school events. Hannah Young, administrative assistance in the advancement o$ce said, “When Gordon Day’s name is mentioned, the "rst thing that comes to my mind is how hardworking and helpful he was. He was someone who always could be counted on.”

“Mr. Day was an outstanding supporter of the music department,” said Gio Santos, band director. “I enjoyed watching him after concerts and during concerts, as I could see how proud he was of the students. He even conducted the Junior High Wind Ensemble during one of our concerts. Mr. Day would stay with me to help clean up the gym after concerts, sometimes for more than two hours.”

“It was all work; that is how he showed love,” said Doug Herrmann, K-12 head principal.

Day has left his imprint on part of the physical campus as well. He was instrumental in the development and construction planning of the junior high gym, dedicated on August 27, 2010, and the junior high and high school library, which opened November 4, 2013. Day “developed most of the #oor plans for the new library,” industrial arts teacher, Jay Linthicum said.

Rose Anjejo, 7-12 librarian, called Day “a man of his words.” She appreciates his dedication and work that helped create the space for the library after its move from Franz Hall.

Day’s compassionate character was most evident in his love of his family. Gordan Day was married to his beloved wife Patty, LLA high school registrar, for twenty years. “He always used to come in and say ‘Hello Mrs. Day!’ and she used to whisper back, ‘Hello Mr. Day.’ He used to come in and say the sweetest things to her, constantly calling her beautiful. He was just such a sweet and kind person,” remembers Vanessa Quintana, K-12 school receptionist.

“When the high school yearbook was dedicated to Mrs. Day. Mr. Day came over to the chapel and waited in the back with her holding her hand until the announcement was made. She wondered at the time why he was there,” Diane Bradley said.

Day’s loving nature with his family is also seen in his love of Christ. It was Day’s goal to help connect students to God so they could discover the love he had found in Christ. “Gordon was ever the advocate for the power and importance of prayer for students,” Scott Guptill, director of communication and marketing, said. “He lived a life of service.”

Kaitlyn Etzweiler (9) said Day was “a perfect representation of what Christians strived to be.”

Day was crucial to the ongoing success of Bible Camp, an event that he was part of for more than two decades. Herrmann said, “When schools in the education department took over the planning of the Bible conference in 1992, Gordon quickly became involved

in the leadership of the program,” then working as principal at Orangewood Adventist Academy. “Gordon did all the work, Doug Mace was up front and, I was just the "gurehead,” Herrmann said.

Day believed in the power of Bible Camp so much he helped start a Bible Camp for junior high students in 2004. “Mr. Day has been a consistent "gure in junior high Bible Camp,” said Erick Penick, associate youth director for Southeastern Californian Conference.

Yami Bazan, founder of the junior high Bible Camp, said she will miss Day’s “giant heart.”

Day was passionate about Bible Camp because, “It was such a powerful time for kids to commit to Jesus Christ. It was the focus of everything he wanted in education,” Herrmann said.

“I think Mr. Day embodied grace,” Dominique Townsend (12) said.

Day will be deeply missed. His positive in#uence on his students, colleagues and family is immeasurable.

As Contreras said, “!ere is no day like Mr. Day.”

Day leaves behind many loved ones: his wife Patty, daughters Gina Johnson, Robyn Juarez, grandchildren Brooke Johnson, Gavin Johnson, Isabella Vasquez, father Clyde Day, and his siblings, Julie Day, Andy Day and wife Timbre, and Je% Day.

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Weather conditions cause students to resent the uniforms even more than they already do, thus causing students to improvise.

At Loma Linda Academy, the burgundy polos and the khaki pants, along with other variations, are no stranger to its students.

However, many feel as though there needs to be a change in the dress code and, or the uniform. Some students feel the uniforms are outdated and not ideal for the varying Southern California weather. Some students also feel as though the regulations on dress code have become a little over the top in recent years.

Regardless to why, many feel there is room for change in the dress code and uniforms. On the opposite side of things, others feel as though a uniform should stay uniform and should be instituted as such.

Simply disregarding the dress code, some students make it by wearing what will keep them comfortable. Whether it be sweatpants under skirts and shorts, sweaters under sweaters, or o%-brand shorts, it seems as though students will go to any length to keep up with the weather. Or is it simply just a fashion statement?

No matter the reason, the enforcement of the dress code has caused problems, not only with the students who deal with it, but also the teachers who enforce it.

!ere are some students, however, who really do not mind the dress code and uniforms. Some students consider it something that makes life easier. Nick Gonzaga (11) said, ”We have a set wardrobe, so instead of worrying about how much more di%erent you are than the next person, you can worry about something more important.”

Some do not mind the dress code at all, but feel an update in the uniforms is in order instead. Rachel Barlow (10) said, “I don’t mind the rules on what and how we wear what we wear, but its the things that we have to wear that bother me.”

!e uniforms have not had a major update since 2005. !at is almost a decade of the same uniform. So, it is understandable as to why some students would want a change. Riley Myers (11) a junior who left the school this school year and now goes to AB Miller High School in Fontana said, “Its so much more chill to not have uniforms and its so much more comfortable to wear what you want.” But there are reasons as

to why a set uniform is instituted, and there are reasons as to why there has been little change to it.

When asked what the importance of the dress code was, Mark Holm, vice principal said, “I think it has had an important impact on three levels. First, as a school I believe there is a unifying e%ect for our student body. Uniforms help us identify as a school family and it brings us together. On that same level there is a sense of purpose that we model with our uniform, that we are here to learn, that we value taking pride in what we wear and that it looks good.

“Secondly, safety is at issue. We want to be able to identify LLA students quickly in the event of an emergency. Finally, on a individual level, our dress code gives students the opportunity to focus on their school work and allows students to feel safe on campus. It takes the pressure o% a student who feels that they need to dress in “current fashion” to "t in with other people.”

In regards to outerwear, it seems to some students that teachers are cracking down with no regards for the weather. But it may be the students who have no regard for the dress code? Students have been seen wearing non-True Grits

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sweaters and jackets and even gone to the length of wearing sweats under shorts and skirts, and in turn they have gotten dress coded. If it is too cold and or too hot, what are the students supposed to do?

One of the problems among many of the students is the sheer width that the True Grits sells their pants at, not to mention the price. !e issue, for some, is that if you buy these pants you would have to get them tailored which would cost even more added to the total price of the purchase. Also, in Southern California weather it is not even ideal to buy pants in the "rst place. !us students have to endure the weather because of the reluctance to buy the pants.

!e cost of the uniforms seems to be a major contribution to the dislike. Josef Wright (12) said, “!e uniforms are breaking the bank for something we only wear to school.” !e cost of pants, shorts, and skirts are close to $40.00 each. !e cost of shirts and various outerwear are up to about $30.00. Not to mention that many of the items do not exactly "t all body types, alterations have to be made, thus leading it to cost more. Most students just "nd themselves reusing uniforms from junior high all the way until they are a senior in high school.

!e dress code states, “Uniforms should be in good condition and worn properly with appropriate accessories.” !ings happen and clothes get ruined, and people grow out of them. So if something like this does happen students are forced to buy uniforms again to comply with the dress code.

Yet there are bene"ts to having a uniform, and consequently keeping that uniform consistent throughout the years. It keeps the students safe. It promotes school unity, relieves peer pressure, encourages neatness. Like Nick Gonzaga said, in some aspects of it, having a set wardrobe is easier than standing out. !is is what the uniforms promote.

For the most part, students at least try to accept it as something that is in their best interest, and comply with the uniform and dress code.

Hold said this to legitimately frustrated students, “I get that there are frustrations. I don’t want to make students feel like they are getting randomly singled out or picked on for no reason. I try to use a lot of grace and understanding with students. I always ask why they are out of uniform. I never jump to conclusions or try and make them feel small. I try and talk to them in

private so they won’t be embarrassed. “But I do want to send the

message that we have an expectation that students will wear True Grits at school. One of the facts of life is learning how to live with rules and having a positive relationship with people we work with. I love the fact that teens question rules, they question everything. I think that is a very admirable quality. Knowing why we have a uniform policy and that there are legitimate reasons for it means that we care about our school and we want it to be a positive place. I truly believe that our current policy contributes to a positive atmosphere on campus. I am okay with those who believe di%erently than I do. I am open to discussion and input. I hope students will always ask why we have our policies. !at is part of the process of evaluating their e%ectiveness,” Holm said.

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Every year people reset their resolution that they have

planned overtime, but then give up after a while. "e new year’s resolutions range. Joy Wilson’s (12)resolution was to, “Get a good grade in Chemistry.”

Whereas Gerald Cheng (11) said, “Keep !t for badminton.”

However, what most people do is to come up with a study plan or weight-losing schedule, stick on them for a couple weeks, and just give up. So the problem is, how to be persistent?

"e typical advice is to tell somebody one’s goals. According to “7 Easy Ways to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution” by Jen Kim from Psychology Today, “Sharing with others increases your sense of responsibility to meet your objectives,” since nobody wants to let others down. In this way, People turn their goals into “a social e#ort.”

However, Derek Sivers shares that this may not always work in his short speech “Keep Your Goals to Yourself ” from the video posted on TED.com.

Sivers suggests that “Telling someone your goals makes them less likely to happen.” Normally people won’t get satis!ed if they don’t actually do the work, but when they announce their plans in a public occasion, they feel that the work is already done because their friends have acknowledged it. "is sense of satisfaction put them into a less-motivated status.

Sivers noted a a test conducted by Peter Gallwitzer in 2009 stood in the same position. All 163 participants wrote down their goals that can be achieved in a small time scale. Sivers said, “Half of [participants] announced their commitment to their goals and half didn’t.” "e conductor gave everyone 45 minutes to work and told them that it’s !ne

to stop at anytime. !e result turned out to be that those who announced their goals gave up after 33 minutes on average and said that they are closer to accomplish their goals, while the others kept working the whole time and felt that they still have “a long way to go,” Sivers said.

It is your own choice whether to tell your resolutions, but what matters most is the e"ort you take. Shirley Pan (12) shared her experience of working hard to achieve certain goals. “Sometimes I get very tired for schoolwork, so I reward myself a little bit and have a rest, but eventually I will try to catch up and keep pace with my plans,” said Pan.

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Located in the heart of Redlands on the corner of 5th Street and Redlands Blvd., a new chocolate

shop has opened its doors. Upon hearing of this, the LLA Mirror sta% immediately dispatched a reporter to investigate.

On arriving, Julian Aveling, reporter, was greeted by two friendly receptionists who displayed carefully made individual chocolates of several di%erent #avors. After making a selection and completing the purchase, Aveling soon enough returned to the the sprawling o$ce campus of the Mirror. Here, the purchased chocolate was sampled by the impatient-and-hungry-for-chocolate Mirror sta%. Abryana Gittens expressed her opinion that, “!e co%ee #avor was very intense. It’s not regular chocolate that can be eaten on the go like Snickers or Kit-Kats. It’s a chocolate that is also about the “experience.”

Elijah Hickman and Joyce Leyin Zheng focused more on the chocolate itself than the experience. Zheng said, “All the chocolates have very rich texture and strong #avor. My favorite #avor is lemon because the combination of the mild sweet from the lemon and the pure dark chocolate creates a perfect balance.”

Hickman added, “!e chocolate #avors were really strong. It was a taste I haven’t tasted before; it was super bitter, but it also had a little sweet to it. If you are a dark chocolate lover, you will love this chocolate.”

Overall, most of the Mirror sta% expressed the opinion that the chocolate was not for simply snacking and it would likely not be enjoyed tremendously by small children or immature people. However, if one eats slowly, savoring #avors and not munching and chomping, the chocolate is good indeed.

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!e 2013 90-Sec video contest winners:

First place: Daniel Mirasol

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The annual

k-12 assemble

was on January 24.

Many students were in shock when they came

back from Christmas break to see that Franz Hall

had been completely torn down when they were

away. While the demolition had been planned since

last year, they found it surprising to see only a

pile of rubble and some stairs left

of the venerable building.

Every Tuesday from 5:00 pm to approximately 7:00pm the city of Loma Linda has a farmers market on Anderson

Street just down from the Bank of America. !ere are a mix of vendors from hummus, fresh bread, fruit and

vegetables, arts and craft, to ethnic food eateries.

Where does the money go that we pay for detation and when are cell phones get taking away? All "nes go

into a Principal’s discretionary account that is managed by the business o$ce and audited by the conference o$ce.

!at means there is oversight for money that comes in and goes out. Typically we use this money to fund special needs for individual students who may need

assistance for various reasons – textbooks, uniforms etc.

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Talented students in Sara Gillespie’s Drawing and

Painting class worked hard this past semester to create beautiful works of art. Here are just a few pieces of work created by these students.

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