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INSIDE:2: REVIVAL OF THE DEMON3: CLUBS GUIDE 4: GETTING IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT8: STUDENT WORKS10: REVIEWS11: FUN PAGE!

Kitsilano Secondary

Dec, 2011 Issue 1

Editor: Laura Kim

Cover By: Sophia Larigakis

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CLUBS GUIDEREVIVAL OF THE DEMON After much questioning of the existence of a school news-paper, The Demon is finally back! The Newspaper Club has kicked off the year with a superb start-we have many motivated, talented and dedicated members, eager to voice their opinions and share their fabulous work with the school. As a result of everyone’s enthusiasm, Newspaper Club was able to put together our first issue with very short notice, just in time for the holiday season.

Future issues will be published every two months, each with a special theme. For example, you can definitely look forward to a Valentine’s Day-themed issue of The Demon in February! Our members are planning fun events and contests that everyone can take part in, to be published in up-coming issues. Please keep an eye out for our flyers and announce-ments! Everyone is welcome to submit any articles, photos,

artwork, ads, or announcements that they wish to be published in the newspaper. We hope to be the voice of the student body, and a source of general communication within the school. Newspaper Club meets every Thursday at lunch in Room 508. To join, please come by at Mr. Mehl’s room (508) to leave your contact information, or simply email me at kitsdemon@gmail.com. Happy Holidays!

Laura Kim, Editor

Multicultural Club

The Kitsilano Multi-cultural Club is excited about Christmas! Members of the club are eagerly planning a fund raising event which will take place on De-cember 12th at lunch in the main foyer. The event is focused on selling multiculturally-decorated Christmas cards and candy canes for only $2.50! The proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Anti-Racism Education and Research Society in support of the Society's mission of combating racism and provid-ing support to victims of racism and discrimination. Please check us out during lunch on December 12th, and be a supporter of anti-racism and diversity!We wish everybody a… Joyeux Noël! Fröhliche Weihnachten! 聖誕快樂！ 메리 크리스마스! MERRY CHRISTMAS!If you're interested in joining the Multicultural Club: What: Kitsilano Multicultural ClubWhen: We meet every Monday during lunch.Where: Room 108Sponsor teacher: Ms. Zeller

Amnesty International (Human Rights) Club The Amnesty Interna-tional (Human Rights) Club this year is overjoyed to see so many new members who are absolutely passionate about human rights protection and spreading the words out!From the bake sale a few weeks ago, the club fund raised quite some money as its budget to start this year off! During recent club meetings, members have been discussing the next event the club will put up around Christmas and the New Year’s season. Whether it is another fund raising event for an international human rights organi-zation, a public awareness session, or appeal-letter-writing together as a school club, members are eager to work together and fulfill the club’s mission statement: “We Can Make a Difference”.

Everybody is welcome to join:What: Amnesty InternationalWhen: Every Wednesday during lunch Where: Room 330Sponsor Teacher: Mr. Altan

Bring yourself, your creative ideas, and your readiness to contribute!

Foods Club

The Kitsilano Foods Club is a group of enthusiastic, coop-erative, and talented individuals who volunteer their time to cater a wide variety of school events, as well as bake occasional treats for club members! So far in the school year, the Foods Club has catered the Halloween Carnival and the Science Fair in November to raise great profit. Proceeds from club events will be donated to charitable causes. All new members are welcome!

What: Kitsilano Foods ClubWhen: We do not hold regular meetings; instead, members are notified prior to an event by email.Where: Room 305Sponsor Teacher: Ms. Hoover

Please drop by Room 305 and leave your contact information with Ms. Hoover in order to join!

Mirabel XingLaura Kim

GOT PROBLEMS?Do you have any issues? Or just want some advice on school, friends, relationships, etc? Well if you want free, anonymous advice, then just email KITS.ADVICE.DEMON@GMAIL.COM and Demon will answer your queries!

We won’t print your name and your answer will be in the next Kits newspaper is-sue. If email isn’t your thing, then drop off a piece of paper with your question (not your name!) in the ASK DEMON box in room 508 anytime.

JANUARY 2012 BULLETINJanuary 3 (Tues): Day 1 - SCHOOL RE-OPENSJanuary 11 (Wed): Day 1A - Grade 9 Immunization Clinics - 8:35 am/cafeteriaJanuary 19 (Thurs): Day 1 - IPP Day, classes start @ 9:35 amJanuary 23 (Mon): Day 1A - PAC Meeting-Music Concert 7:00 pm/AuditoriumJanuary 24 (Tues): Day 2A - Music Concert 7:00 pm/AuditoriumJanuary 25 (Wed): Day 1 - Mid Year ExamsJanuary 26 (Thurs): Day 2 - Mid Year ExamsJanuary 27 (Fri): Day 1A - Mid Year Exams- End of Semester 1January 31 (Tues): Day 1 - Grade 8 Math League

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How to Make: Origami WreathGreat for holiday decorations, accompaniment with a card or a gift, and of course, fun! Linda Lei

GETTING IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Make your own holiday wreath today!

GINGERBREAD COOKIES Ingredients:

60 ml margarine 7 ml ginger Royal Icing60 ml brown sugar 5 ml cinnamon 1000 ml icing sugar60ml molasses 2 ml allspice 2 ml cream of tartar1/2 egg 2 ml cloves 3 eggwhites30 ml water 2 ml baking soda 375 ml flour 2 ml salt

Method:1. Cream margarine with sugar until light. 2. Add molasses, 1/2 egg, and water. Beat well.3. Sift flour and measure into a bowl. Add remaining dry ingredients. Stir to combine.4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon to form a ball (or use the lowest speed on a Kitchen Aid machine.)5. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (or overnight). 6. On a lightly floured board, gently roll out refrigerated dough to 0.5 cm thickness. 7. Using cookie cutters, cut out gingerbread men and spread onto a cookie sheet. 8. Bake at 180°C for 8-12 minutes. 9. Cool cookies and decorate with royal icing. 10. Royal Icing: With an electric mixer, beat sugar, cream of tartar, and egg whites for 7-10 minutes.

Recipe from the Kitsilano Foods Department

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“And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled ’till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.”- Dr. Seuss

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY…

1822 – Mexico is officially recognized as independent from the US1858 – The first Canadian coins (1 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent and 20 cent) are circulated1901 – Marconi receives the first trans-atlantic radio signal, England to US1913 – “Mona Lisa” stolen from the Louvre Museum in 1911 is recovered1915 – The legendary Frank Sinatra is born1946 – Tide detergent introduced1963 – Kenya declares independence from the United Kingdom1965 – Beatles last Great Britain con-cert at Capitol Theatre in Cardiff Wales1968 – US performs nuclear tests at Nevada Test Site1973 – Canada begins selling Olympic coins ($5 and $10 silver coins)1981 – Wayne Gretzky scores the fast-est 50th goal in 39 games.

GETTING IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Starbucks The smell of ground coffee that surrounds every Star-bucks, along with the promise of a warm drink and a comfy chair is enough to pull almost any Van-couverite inside on a wet, cloudy day. And as of November 1st, the warm light and relaxing music come hand in hand with seasonal drinks—topped with whipped cream preferably, and in red cups. Happy, but not cheesy messages are printed on these cups, like this year’s: “Let’s remem-ber…” or about holiday wishes and telling stories. The infamous cups were released several years ago, and no one seems to have any problems with them. In fact, they are universally loved, though some may argue they arrive too early in the season. There is one downside to the festiveness—while Starbucks red cups are made of 10% recycled materials, the cups themselves are not recyclable or biodegradable, even though there are many other coffee shops which offer greener choices. Fortunately, Starbucks isn’t ignoring the amount of waste they make—they have found ways

to cut their water use significantly, such as offering a 10¢ discount when you bring in your own mug. Nevertheless, there is no overlook-ing the 2 billion Starbucks cups thrown away each year. It is reassuring, while you order a drink to go, to know that Starbucks is working hard to come up with new cups that will have less of an environmental impact. So who knows? Maybe the future will bring greener Christmases in the form of red cups. Edie Chunn

Sagittarius (Nov 22nd - Dec 21st)This winter your luck will change drastically. You will find yourself in a dilemma that will either make or break you. In tough times, remem-ber to follow your instinct. Capricorn (Dec 22nd - Jan 19th)The holidays will bring to you an unexpected surprise. Be wary of a new person in your life. They may have been sent to trick you.

Aquarius (Jan 20th- Feb 18th)

Your hair will return to its normal color.

I would advise against dyeing again, as it may

result in disas-trous consequences.

Also, make sure to be friendly to everybody, as

one of them will help you later on.

Pisces (Feb 19th - Mar 20th)In the holiday season you will not receive the gift you have been dreaming of. But, fret not! If you do all you homework and chores, you will be rewarded further on. Aries (March 21st-19th)Be extra cautious this holiday season and be very kind to your family, as there will be many occa-sions this coming year where you will need to rely on them.

Taurus (April 20th-May 20th)Pay attention to the news, there may be something of importance to you. Also, watch your preju-dices; they will get you into trouble if you are not careful. Gemini (May 21st-June 20th)You will receive everything on your list, other than the one thing you want most this winter. In order to obtain that special gift, you must work hard to prove your worthi-ness. Cancer (June 21st-July 22nd)Now is the time to go all out! If you don’t, you may regret what could have been. Leo (July 23rd-August 22nd) Try something new this winter. That is all. Virgo (August 23nd-Septem-ber 22nd)Stay home and don’t go to parties this season. You’ll thank me later. Or you could thank me now… Libra (September 23rd- Oc-tober 22nd)You’d better watch out. You’d better not cry. You’d better not pout, I’m telling you why: be happy with what you have, it could all be taken away this season if you whine. Be grateful. Scorpio (Oct 23rd - Nov 21st)

Strive to become even nicer, and to be a better person. You will be

rewarded for your kindness.

Jennifer Hiiti, Lauren Fraser, Zenna Wong

HOLIDAY HOROSCOPES!!

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STUDENT WORKS

Note from the Editor, re Anonymous Submissions, KLF and others: We have recently received an anonymous submission from the Kitsilano Liberation Front. In its submission, KLF has expressed negative opinions of the Kitsilano Student Council. We welcome views and opinions from all perspectives, but as we will follow the journalistic standard of not allowing anonymous submissions, we have decided to refrain from publishing its letter. It

is our belief that all comments made about groups or individuals should have a name attached. The Demon remains free from judgement, bias, and prejudice. We believe that it is our duty to express the views and needs of all Kitsilano students, and so so with respect. Therefore, if the KLF decides to resubmit its opinion and state their identity, we will be more than happy to publish it. Thank you for your understanding.

This is a section of the newspaper where the outstanding works of many Kitsilano students are displayed. We welcome submis-sions of all kinds; artworks, photography, literature, cartoons, critiques, etc. To see your work publsihed in The Demon, please submit them to kitsdemon@gmail.com!

Kitsilano’s Indoor Track Meet 2011

A tradition that has been carried on at Kitsilano Second-ary School for over half a century, the Indoor Track Meet never fails to excite grade 8s and grade 12s alike. Without a doubt, everyone expected this year’s ITM to be an outstanding competition. The first day of the ITM opened with the grade 9s, who left the score with Red in 1st place by just five points, but Gold far back in last place, 38 points behind Red. These uncharacteristic standings made it obvious from the get-go that this year’s ITM would be full of surprises; Gold’s four-year supremacy of the ITM looked like it was being challenged. Later that day came the Seniors- the most experienced and physically developed age group of the school. This being the fifth year for the grade 12s at the ITM, the history of their grade was monoto-nous: Gold had won their grade the past four years in a row. With stunning athletic performances by the likes of David Burton (Gold), Hannah Gilgoff (Green), Jacob Vanderpas (Blue), and Kelsey Liv-ingstone (Red), it was difficult at first to see who had the definitive upper-hand. By the end, however,

Red had won by a significant margin, a historical feat that Gold, sitting in second place, swallowed with difficulty. As the competition reopened on the second day, Red sat comfortably in the lead with an aggregated 266 points, with Blue holding 218 points, Gold 202 points, and Green

merely 190 points. Yet greater comebacks have been made in the past, and not everyone was hold-ing their breath for Red to win- the competition was only halfway done. The grade 10s were up next, and had much closer results than the grade 9s or the Seniors. This still left Red in 1st place with an enormous lead. It was up to the grade 8s to see if the tides could be turned. Could Red’s 40-point lead be defeated?

The final afternoon of the ITM 2011 it was time for the grade 8s to take the stage. Team Leaders such as Tom Campbell (Green) and Alex Vidic (Gold) poured out their encouragement in order to spur their teams to stop Red from winning. In the end, their inspiration was simply insufficient to dig themselves out of the hole that they had been dug into. Red’s grade 8s kept their own, but the scores were the closest of any grade. Such close competition made for an exciting ITM for the grade 8s, but left many students disappointed: Red had made his-tory, stealing the crown that Gold had worn for the past four years. The new blood of the grade 8s revealed that the competition for them was very close. At the other end of the spectrum, the soon-to-graduate Grade 12s make their exit after labouring for five years to upset Gold’s dominance. With Red celebrating a long-awaited victory while the other colours plot to re-double their efforts next year, this year’s historical Indoor Track Meet closes with a cheer and a bang.

Stefan Jauca

“Waterfall”Michael Jaworski

Intriguing Travel: Malta

Malta is a European micro-state situated just south of Sicily in the glittering azure waters of the Mediterranean. Made up of three tiny islands, the largest being only twice the size of Vancouver, it is one of the smallest and most densely populated countries in the world. The country’s official languages are English and Maltese.

History Due to the their strategic position in the centre of the Medi-terranean, the islands have been fought over for millennia. Ancient rulers have all left traces of their cultures. More recently, the islands were conquered in the Middle Ages by the crusading Knights of St. John, who not only built fortifications, but entire cities. The capital city Valletta was founded in 1566 after having led the Knights to victory against the Ottomans. It was built in the Baroque style, and to this day is an architectural gem.

Attractions - The crystal clear, turquoise waters of Malta’s Blue Lagoon seem as though they are straight out of a postcard, and will make you feel like you’re in paradise. - Valletta’s waterfront is home to shops, cafes, bars, and restau-rants. It is the perfect place to relax and take in the view of the harbour and surrounding city. - Hagar Qim is a 5000 year old group of temples and a UNESCO World Heritage site. These build-ings are thousands of years older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids, and just as interesting!

Michael Jaworski

Valletta, Malta

Mnjandra Temple, Hagar Qim PHOTO SPOTLIGHT

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FUN PAGE!

Corny Jokes Answers:

1.Silent Knight2.Santa’s Lap-top3.He NOSE a lot and he is very bright4.It’s a small world after all!5.Because than they would be called bagels6.It waves

CORNY JOKES CORNER1.Really quiet + Armed Crusader2.Telling Santa your wishes + a computer 3.Why is Rudolph so good at Trivia?4.

5.Why don’t seagulls fly over bays?6.How do you know that the ocean is friendly?

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Down1 Beginning December 21st. (6)2 “_____ to the world…” (3)3 A ghost or a gift! (7)5 Could follow the prefix “ice” or “roller.” (7)6 A Jewish toy, originally made out of clay. (7)7 Classic candy canes have this favour. (10)10 Jingle Bells, White Christmas and Silent Night are examples of these. (6)12 No two are the same. (10)13 Baubles are types of these. (9)15 People hang boughs of this in their halls at Christmas time. (5)16 This type of skiing can be done in the Cal-laghan valley at whistler. (6)

Key will be posted in the next issue!

REVIEWSCONCERTS IN 30 SECS

Local Natives & The National: My opinion is biased; Local Natives are amazing while The National is a band best suited for yuppies. I am not a yuppie. The visuals enthralled me more than their performance. Real Estate: Cute boys playing instruments, what can go wrong? Nothing. It’s an added bonus if the music they’re playing is good, too (it was). The set list couldn’t have been better, and the crowd loved it. Grimes: Great scene, funky (good, funky) instrumentals, funky (funky, like cheese that’s gone bad, funky) vocals. Montreal native Claire Boucher may have been nervous playing her second head-lining act, nonetheless her singing was… grimy. WU LYF: Energetic, great stage presence, in a mosh pit surround-ed by shirtless, bearded men. I’d love a do-over. RECENT ALBUMS

Coldplay – Mylo Xyloto• My father said it best: “this

album does nothing for me,” and let me tell you, the man has an impeccable old person music taste. I’ll congratulate the band; they achieved huge success with their new album. Honestly though, where’s the Coldplay that produced Para-chutes? I didn’t expect this

band to lose sight of why you should make music. Seriously guys, featuring Rihanna in a song? Let’s get real.

Girls – Father, Son, Holy Ghost• Girls vocalist Christopher

Owens’ lazy singing makes this album sound effortless. With strong background sing-ers and face melting guitar solos, certain tracks are remi-niscent to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. Nowhere near as influential, but sound-ing similar to such a timeless album is never a bad thing.

Neon Indian – Era Extraña• Mmm, chillwave. One of my

new interests when it comes to genres. A genre that Neon Indian has mastered. Fans won’t be disappointed with their new songs; the viva-ciousness of the first album is still present. The best track is Polish Girl. But why listen to me when you could listen to the album and form your own opinions. Yay! Opinions!

LISTEN-TO’S

• Blind Pilot – Oviedo• Crystal Castles – Empathy• Neutral Milk Hotel – In the

Aeroplane over the Sea• M83 – OK Pal• MGMT – Siberian Breaks• Pepper Rabbit – Older

Brother Maggie McPhee

Book Review: Steve Jobs What crosses your mind when you think about Steve Jobs? Based on the enormous public reaction to news of his death, it is obvious that he was an important figure to many people. However, Walter Isaac-son, the only biographer who was granted the unshackled accession to Steve Jobs, did not take this chance to celebrate Jobs as a vener-able genius. Instead, he described him as a mortal, who could be hotheaded and irresponsible sometimes as well.

This biography reveals lots of terrific details of the per-sonal life of Steve Jobs (including his romantic history), as well as his longtime rivalry with Bill Gates. I recommend this biogra-phy to anyone who wants to take some surprising peeks into the life and soul of the most successful innovator of the 21st century.

Katherine Li

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