Our Dear Fellow Students, We’re sure you are currently

wondering what in the world you are reading. What is the Clypian, you may ask? To those of your who are Fro-sh, this name may read to you like Clyp-tion or Clype-pee-an, so let us put all your pronunciation worries to rest. Clypian is pronounced just like it looks CLIP-PEE-AN. But back to the original question, what is the Clypian? As apparent by the format, this is a news-paper. But do not be fooled, Saxons, this is no ordinary newspaper. The Clypian is quite different from other school newspapers, in fact, it is the only monthly print left in the Salem-Keizer school district.

The Clypian is a newspaper that is entirely student-run. We have an adviser, Mr. Eriksen, who is a guiding light in our

quest to become the edgy, modern news-paper, we all wish to be. The Clypian is lucky to have Victoria Schmidt, our love-ly ads manager. She makes us money, so we can continue to produce papers, and you can continue to read them.

Like many professional newspapers, Clypian operates from land, air and sea! We’re kidding. South’s newspaper can be reached from any social networking site, just in case you only have access

to one, and not any others. You can find Clypian on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and our website Clypian.com.

We learned at a few news conferences

that we are too cut-and-dry, and that we need a little more “fluff.” So here it is, folks, fluff like this newspa-per has never seen before. In years past, our format includes a News, Feature, Opinion, and Sports sec-tion. This year, we plan to change it up. Each issue with have a spe-cial theme; this time around it is “Back to School.” We have also resurrected the Game Day issue, which will appear at all home foot-ball games (check out the next one on Sept. 9!). We do not want to give too much away, so we’ll stop here. Enjoy this issue of the Clypian--it

will not be the last. Sincerely, and with much love,Anna Sieber and Samantha Grainger-

Shuba

Volume LVIII, Issue 1September 7, 2011 South Salem HS 1910 Church St.Clypian.com

Another School Year Begins...

Today is Sept. 7. You prob-ably already know that due to the fact that you woke

up way too early, forgot your lunch and missed the bus, but I am here to tell you that it was all worthwhile because it is the first day of school. Today is the start of something new. Something great.

When those front doors flung open this morning bursting with eager students ready to tackle another year of their education, things begin to feel like Dec. 31. As many people around the country watch the fireworks light

up the sky, it is difficult to not to look forward in hopes of what the new year will bring. Sports awards, better grades, weight loss, actually coming to class? Who knows. Despite the fact that we are not yet awaiting the turn of another year, we are beginning a new page of our lives. A page that is ready to be written with our aspirations, so why wait and allow someone else to scribble on it. High school is filled to the brim with experiences that will take us far in life, we just have to be ready to appreciate them.

Although this next year will be filled with trials that will press our academic and social stand-

ings, I propose that students create resolutions that will push them to achieve the goals necessary to obtain a sense unde r-s tand-ing on w h y w e m u s t v e n t u r e through four years of high school.

Rommel Returns to SouthWhat is the Clypian?

Former teacher at South, Mr. Thomas Rommel has now

returned as one of the new assistant principals. Rommel taught at South for six years, teaching Geometry, Algebra 2 and several other classes, until last year when he took a position as an Instructional Coach at North. This will be his first year working as an assistant principal.

“South has a school pride that I wish every school had,” Rommel said. “As a teacher, I could see it in the involvement of students in activities such as sports, clubs, music and drama. As an assistant principal, I hope to continue not only to see the student involvement that is already happening, but to see an increase in the amount of students adding to our school pride.”

As an assistant principal Rommel will help teachers with curriculum. He also “supervises staff and students and handles discipline issues that arise.” Rommel says he is looking forward to“working with our great staff, Friday night football games, and just being a Saxon once again.”

Victoria Schmidt Ads Manager

An integrative look at this newspaper and everything a new (or old) reader needs to know. Enjoy.

Kayla Rigsby News Editor

Anna Sieber Editor-in-Chief

Samantha Grainger-ShubaCopy-Editor

Kayla RigsbyNews Editor

Kereth CurlissFeature Editor

Yuliya BoyalskayaOpinion Editor

Courtney GouldSports Editor

Travis SamuelsGame Day Editor

Victoria SchmidtAds Manager

New “School” Year Resolutions1. Actually read the books for English.2.Meet the new kid in class.3.Help a foreign exchange student do something “American” and refrain from practicing their language on them.4.Try not to obsess over the color of your Dutch Bros. straw. 5.Join a club you never thought you would.6.Take a class that does not meet a graduation requirement. 7.Try not to loose all of your pencils. 8.Attend every home football game this season.9.Do your homework (not the morning it is due).10.Do not park in a staff spot--they get angry.11.Survive.

Grainger-Shuba and Sieber. Photo by Courtney Gould. Other photos by Grainger-Shuba.

Thomas Rommel has returned to South as the new assistant principal. Photo by Kayla Rigsby.

Post your resolution on The Clypian’s facebook wall and be in the running to receive one of ten $10.00 Jamba Juice gift cards.

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Clyp Picks:Our version of awards season...a little early

Lived Up to Name:Cowboys and Aliens

Worst: Fast Five

Biggest Let Down: Crazy Stupid Love

Funniest:30 Minutes or Less

Biggest Fans:Harry Potter and the Deathly

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Movie that made you go “Really, another one?”:

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Best Casting: X-Men First ClassGolden Globes

Creepiest: Olivia Wilde (Cowboys and Aliens)

Biggest Sell-Out: Joel McHale (Spy Kids 4)

Most Adventurous Role: Jennifer Aniston (Horrible Bosses)

Actor that Brought You to a Movie: James Franco (Rise of the Planet of the

Apes)

And what’s with the Saxophone Fixation? Let us know what you think on the Clypian’s Facebook!

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Did You Know? That in Latin, septem means seven? September used to be the seventh month in the Roman calendar until 153 B.C. when Martius (March) was replaced as the fi rst month by Ianuarius (January).

The Abridged History of Labor Day

GrammysMost Overplayed: Rolling in the Deep -Adele

Worst: Lighters - Bruno Mars feat. Eminem

Catchiest: Pumped Up Kicks - Foster the People

Sing-Along Song: Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera

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The classic remind-er that summer has ended? Labor Day. The fi rst Monday of September has been a national holiday since 1894 even though labor unions have been celebrating it since 1882. The meaning has been transformed over the years into a signal for the start of school but the real meaning is more down to earth. The holiday was created by labor unions to celebrate worker solidarity in a time when workers’ rights were fi rst emerging. President Grover Cleveland, perhaps the best named president ever, signed the bill designating the fi rst Monday as a national holiday, fi tting half-way between Independence Day and Thanksgiving. So instead of moan-ing about school starting next Labor Day, remember what it really means, workers being unifi ed to bring about better rights.

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Take a look into the average high school classroom. Chances are, you will fi nd a teacher in front

of the class and students sitting in their desks. Look closer, and you will fi nd a cer-tain trend: many of these students are not paying attention. Instead, they are letting the lesson wash over their heads as they doze, or they are completely asleep, col-

lecting drool on their desks.“I am sleep deprived. I get six to seven hours of

sleep during the school year, and during the sum-mer it goes up to ten to eleven every day. Schools should respect our sleeping time, it’s important for our health,” Kseniya Kotenko ‘13 said.

It is a well known fact most teenagers are just not getting enough Z’s. And no wonder-- between

extracurriculars, hours of homework each night or a long com-mute, it is not shock-ing that one out of fi ve

high school students get six hours of

sleep or l ess .

Teenagers need at least nine hours of sleep a night. When students are forced to wake up at the crack of dawn just to sit through fi rst period Algebra or Span-ish, consequences often arise, such inability to func-tion without caffeine, low test scores, anxiety and even depression. Our bodies are not fully awake at 9 a.m.,* and it is baffl ing how teachers expect every student to pay full attention for the duration of the lesson running on the sleep most are getting.

Since Salem-Keizer School District will not be changing their starting time to something more sen-sible and instead, starting class ten minutes earlier than usual, it is up to the student to cope with the situation. A High School Sleep Survival Guide is just what every student needs in their pocket.

Do not drink coffee after 9 a.m. Your body will have a more diffi cult time falling asleep if there is still caf-feine in it, and this will minimize the time that you stare blankly into darkness, waiting for sleep to wash over you.

Manage your time. As in, stay off Facebook, Twit-ter, Tumblr and any other macro-blogging or social networking site. Most of the time the Internet is the big- gest distraction from that four-page

paper that needs to be written, and one will be amazed

at how much more time they will have if they stay off the Internet.

Try to avoid taking naps. Nap-ping too close to your bedtime will cause diffi culty when falling asleep. If you have a few late nighters stack-ing up, however, plan for a few catnaps. Just set an alarm so you do not oversleep. Getting into the habit of napping usually is not good and in-stead you should aim for good long periods of sleep.

Keep consistent habits. Going to bed at a set time every night creates a steady sleeping pat-tern, and leads to more hours of sleep than going to bed at irregular times.

De-stress your life. It’s easier to fall asleep with a clear sub-conscious. Learning how to be in a meditative state before falling asleep is very helpful in get-ting a full night’s rest.

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When I Was a Freshman...12 things upperclassmen wish they had known walking

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likelihood of seeing your high school classmates is slim to none. What a

liberating thought! Trying to impress people you do not particularly like is a waste of time that you will regret later.Be yourself and you will make friends

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Hand sanitizer. No matter how hard the custodians work, our school is disgusting and you will learn this with the bacteria unit in Honors Bio, if you take that class. Fun, scented hand sanitizers smell good and de-germ your hands before lunchtime.

Colorful markers, pens and highlighters. Because they are awesome, and because color coding and highlighting important information is helpful. Doodling during lectures is also great for some people because they retain more information and it keeps them focused.

Cute planners. Forgetting to update a little booklet with kittens on the cover is impossible, so you will be extremely organized and prepared.

Homework. Something most of us have been guilty of forgetting at one point, but something you should always have.

Not your wallet. Or else you will be spending your entire allowance on cookies and hot chocolate. If you fi nd that you get hungry in the mornings after breakfast, instead of bringing your wallet pack a healthy lunch that you can pull snacks out of when you need to.

Gum and mints. To help pass the time! However, do not tell people that you have either. They may seem like a best friend, but only until your goodies have been devoured.

“Time goes by fast, leave no regrets and brace yourself for what’s

ahead,” Zach Severin ‘12 said.

“Ignore people you don’t like and enjoy the people you do,” Hannah

Baker ‘12 said.

“Make friends, you’re gonna be stuck with the people in your class

for the next four years!” Paige Zimmerman ‘13 said.

“DO NOT USE ROLLING BACKPACKS! Those things are so

annoying.” Emma Brakebill ‘12 said.

“Take risks. Just because you’re a freshman dosen’t mean you can’t do

the things upperclassmen do. Join whatever you’re interested in. Get involved!” Hilda Montiel Gomez

‘12 said.

1 11“Don’t stress out. School is school. The more time you spend having panic attacks the less fun it is,” Suzanne Barrientos ‘12

said. 11 22Have fun! Contrary to popular belief, your entire life does not depend on high school or what grades you make or how popular you are. Just do your best and come prepared, but do not stress too much about it

and leave enough time for your friends. If you could make your high school experience more fun and

worthwhile, you’ll have no problem doing the same for your life in college and beyond.

Are You Getting Enough Sleep?According to the Clypian...

Supplies You Won’t Find on Your Back-To-School

Shopping List55 “If you don’t want to get run over, don’t stand in the middle of the hall

with your friends during passing time.” Erica Suess ‘12

Study for your tests. The middle school days are over, and suddenly, the tests actually matter. Study at least a few days in advance and do not

cram the night before because that’s the night you actually need a full night’s sleep to retain all of the

information you have been learning.

“Save the drama for the theater.” Liron Jakubowski ‘12 said.

Do not run in the halls. You do have enough time to go to the bathroom and make it to class all in one trip! Running around the entire school is never benefi cial, and it’s completely

unnecessary between classes.

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In the Coaches’ Words: A Preview to Fall Sports

Upcoming Events:

Be There or Be Square

Quarterback Junior Espitia ‘12 runs the ball down the field. Photo by Travis Samuels.

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Girls’ Varisty Soccer

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FOOTBALL“I expect our team to be competitive. We have significant players on both sides of the ball with significant skill spots, a lot of talent, and a lot of experience and depth. We have young lines, but that’s an area of growth for the team. Overall, we expect to be very competitive in the CVC, and very competitive in November.” - Head Coach Scott Dufault

CROSS COUNTRY

“This year we have 46 kids, which is bigger than we’ve ever had. I think the great results from years past have brought more attention to the sport. Everyone is working harder because, with more kids, getting a spot on varsity isn’t as easy as before. The girls are strong and healthy and excited to achieve a seventh district championship. The boys in the past have had trouble working together, but this year they’re really working as a team.” - Head Coach Elisabeth Saxe.

VOLLEYBALL“This year, we’re looking really good. You can look forward to lots of digs and great hitting. We’re looking to cut down our total errors and be as aggressive a team as possible.” - Head Coach Matt Leichty

The varsity team huddles mid-practice only days before their first game. Photo by Travis Samuels.

BOYS’ SOCCER“Our main goal is to be league champs for the sixth time in a row and to make it to state. We have great returners from last year’s varsity team, but we also have a lot of really great young players.” - Head Coach Eric Johansen

Hanna Crites ‘13 and Amy Miller ‘14 stuff the block. Photo by Gary Schmid.

GIRLS’ SOCCER“We have a strong team with a total of nine seniors. Our captains are [seniors] Whitney Pitalo, Katie Reeder, and Meli Cortez. The team has won the past six league titles and is looking for a seventh. We also want to make a strong run to state. We have vast experience and the girls train at a very high level.” - Head Coach Paul Goodwin

This season, we expect to see some great things from soccer, with their multitudes of returning players and legacy of successful seasons. Many of those returners are all-league, demonstrating the history of skill within the programs.

Football has strong returners in Junior Espitia ‘12, Jaylynn Bailey ‘13, David Mason ‘12, Dustin Watson ‘12, Kyle Moore ‘12 and Austin Gutierrez ‘12. Last year, the team had to rely on its youth. Now, that youth has grown up and should perform well

with their experience playing at a high level.

The cross country girls have competed well in the past and likely will again this year with senior leaders Kellen Friedrich and Emily Weber.

Volleyball is going through some major program changes. They lost six seniors last year, but has strength in Janessa White ‘12 and rising setter Payton Wilcox ‘13.

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Coaches share what to expect from their programs this season.

Courtney Gould ‘12 directs the ball through the block. Photo by Gary Schmid.