Movie Review: 12 Years a Slave

by Kongmeng Vang

Chiwetel Ejiofor stars as Solomon Northup, the New York State citizen who was kidnapped and made to work on a plantation in New Orleans in the 1800s. Steve McQueen (Hunger) directs from a script he co-wrote with John Ridley, based in part by Northup's memoir. Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt, Benedict Cumberbatch, Sarah Paulson, and Paul Giamatti co-star. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi

This movie is directed by: Steve McQueen(III) and written by: John Ridley.

Come check it out those who not yet watched it.

Movie Review: Hetalia! Paint it, White

Promotional poster.

By: Trina Hooker

Hetalia: Paint it, White! is an animated film created by Funimation. It is based off the series of the same name (Hetalia: Axis Powers). 

The cast consist of voice actors.

Eric Vale as America
Todd Haberkorn as Italy
Patrick Seitz as Germany
Christopher Bevins as Japan
Michael J. Tatum as France
Jerry Jewell as Russia
Scott Freeman as England
Clarine Harp as China

This film is about the 8 World Powers coming together in order to save the world from an invasion by an alien race called the Pictonians. The Pictonians are pure white beings with no features at all. Their method of invasion is called "Assimilation" by the narrrator. They attack a person and that person becomes a Pictonian.

In order to face this first harmless threat, Germany calls a meeting of all the World Powers. These World Powers are, as you should know: France, England (mostly called Britain), America, Russia, China, Italy, Japan, and Germany. (So basically the Axis Powers and the Allies). No one can get along due to:

1.) America wanting to do everything his way. 

2.) Russia wanting to hunt them down with his pickaxe.

3.) Italy wanting to surrender.

4.) Britain and France constantly fighting.
5.) China's constant complaining.

and 6.) Japan being blamed for the invasions because they resemble monsters of Japanese Folklore.

Germany calls off the meeting as it doesn't solve anything. The invasions worsens and soon all countries are invaded, with the exception of Switzerland and Liechtenstein because of their nuetrality barriers. Desperate, the World Powers come together again and decide to fight together.

They invade the Pictonian Mothership, by impersonating the aliens. 

After and Britain and France fail to destroy the ship's core (by arguing and getting caught), they corner the rest of the World Powers.

They decide to treat the Pictonians to each of the country's special passtime. Germany treated them to beer. America let them visit a casino filled with playboy bunnies. Japan threw a Bon festival. Russia shows them the art of ballet by forcing Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania to preform. France served them delicate French foods. China built a Chinatown inside the ship. Britain made them angry by serving them crumpets. Britain is a bad cook. 

They start to attack the World Powers and Italy imediately surrenders. After the Powers start to grow tired, Italy realizes that he must save his friends and does so by drawing on one the Pictonians faces, giving them the gift of art and individuality. The Pictonians, pleased, leave Earth alone.

The day is saved.

All critics are saying that the first word to come to mind when thinking of this movie is "humerous", and it is a must have for any "Hetalia" fan. They all conform the stereotypes of each given nation, and that it may be possible that you may learn some History facts.

If you are a fan of the series than you will most defiantely like the movie. I give it 5/5 stars!

Movie Review: Riddick

By Shafay S

Riddick, the latest chapter of the groundbreaking saga that began with 2000's hit sci-fi film Pitch Black and 2004's The Chronicles of Riddick reunites writer/director David Twohy (A Perfect Getaway, The Fugitive) and star Vin Diesel (the Fast and Furious franchise, xXx). Diesel reprises his role as the antihero Riddick, a dangerous, escaped convict wanted by every bounty hunter in the known galaxy. The infamous Riddick has been left for dead on a sun-scorched planet that appears to be lifeless. Soon, however, he finds himself fighting for survival against alien predators more lethal than any human he's encountered. The only way off is for Riddick to activate an emergency beacon and alert mercenaries who rapidly descend to the planet in search of their bounty. The first ship to arrive carries a new breed of merc, more lethal and violent, while the second is captained by a man whose pursuit of Riddick is more personal. With time running out and a storm on the horizon that no one could survive, his hunters won't leave the planet without Riddick's head as their trophy. (c) Universal

This Movie was Written by : David Twoly And Directed by : David Twoly too. 

In my opinion this movie a good lesson for young people it teach how life work. Its like a action movie so I  guess those who like action movies  its good for them to watch. 

Tobacco Town Hall Is Wednesday

Kongmeng & Shafay

Com join us!! The Asian Coalition for Tobacco Use Prevention and Assemblymember Dr. Richard Pan in celebrating National Kick Butts Day. This is for all ages. Being featured during the event will be free food, photo gallery: tobacco in our community and student presentations.

Where: Luther Burbank Cafeteria, 3500 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA 95823                 

When: Wednesday March 19th, 2014

5:30-7:00 PM

Learn About: Tobacco advertising and products targeting our youth and how we can stand out, speak out, and seize control against Big Tobacco. 

We looking forward to see you there

Summer YEAH! Offers Jobs

Looking for job this summer? Summer YEAH is a youth employment program that provides youth ages 16 to 21 with 120 hours of paid work experience in the summer months.

In addition, youth gain leadership and employment training. There is an orientation that youth must attend and an application that they must submit in order to be eligible for the Summer YEAH program.

For more information or question regarding the Summer YEAH program, pleas contact the Universal Youth Specialist, Leesai Yang, who is at Burbank on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Or email her at lessai@AsianResources.org

All in Favor of Closed Campus!

By Trina Hooker

Here at Luther Burbank, parents can find comfort in the fact that the school is only accessible to employees and students. Who wants a open campus?

Our children need to be in school. If you're a having a bad day, then tough cookies! Just up and leaving will not make your day or grades better.

Can you really be comfortable with the fact that vitrtually anyone can enter the campus at anytime?

Growing up in Midwest, I didn't have the liberty to argue about this subject. Once you entered school, you couldn't leave until the bell for school to end rung.

Children who want this "open-campus" can't even justify why having it is a good idea. All they say is, "I don't want to eat school lunch." Will you be worried about what you can eat for lunch when you're under a desk during a Code Red because some lunatic is creeping around on school grounds?

Open-campus is a bad and stupid idea proposed by kids insecure of their intelligence to look cool.

Say no to Open-campus.

Why It's Good That Burbank Is A Closed School

By: Alisia Baca

This is what happens when a school is a closed campus.

Why I think it's good that Burbank is a closed school? First reason is because strangers can come into the school and we would not know about it. They could attack innocent people and they could hurt or vandalize the school.

Secondly, there would be fewer kids here. There would be classes almost empty . They would miss all the work . When it comes to tests they wouldn't pass. They would not have the adequate amount of knowledge to get along in school if they are leaving regularly or not showing up to school.

Thirdly,  there could be other students from a different school come and  cause some fights with the students here at Burbank. They could trash the school, make our school look ugly.

There' are a lot of things that could happen if our school was an open campus and I believe that our school is safe  now than from what could happen if it was open.

Burbank's Closed Campus

By Chee Xiong

Many students admire having an open campus, allowing them to have freedom from going in and out of school as they please. From a student's point of view, an open campus is something they would like to take advantage of, knowing that they may escape school work. Yet, many students don't know the risk that can be caused by having an open campus. Risk that may cause a dangerous situation in which would affect many students and faculties.

Luther Burbank's rule for a closed campus provides the school with a safe and secure environment that monitors people who comes in and out. Not only that, the school can also make sure that no intruders can get inside our school, keeping our students are safe. The safety of our school is the most important factor that we should all adapt in many of our schools to maintain safety of the students and the faculties in our communities.

Having a closed campus can not only provide our schools with safety but also the will to keep our students in school. Keeping the students in school would then help them be present and learning in school. Closed campus is not a difficult rule to follow but it is still not easy to adapt for many students. When introduced to the closed campus rule, it would be a great benefit for our schools.

Why should you leave the school campus?

Why A Closed School Is Better Than An Open One

By: David Coleman


The reason why a closed school is better than an open one is very simple. For one it keeps the students who would leave on their own in check. It's simple really, if this was an open school, students can leave at any time they want with no consequences.

 In a closed school you are not permitted to leave school grounds until the last bell which is at 2:56, if you do so you will be given mild to severe consequences depending upon the situation.

 Another reason is that it keeps out unwanted visitors from roaming the campus freely. In an open school any one can come and go, meaning any one no matter who they are can walk onto our grounds. Having a closed schools means we keep out intruders armed or not.

 Basically any one who comes without intentions to learn or do good. I say this because there are a lot of crazy and dangerous people out there and having a closed school keeps us safe.

Going back to my first reason, the third reason is because if students were able to leave at any given time then how many students would take advantage of that and ditch all the time? I am pretty sure a lot would, so in being an open school those who leave would not get the education they need later on during the year and in life.

If they don't have the education they can't graduate and or get a decent job. It may be fun and cool to have an open school but it's not fun and games when you make less than a janitor because you don't have the education you decided to skip school or even just a class for.

Burbank's Closed Campus

By: Daveana Owens


To me the only good thing about Burbank's closed campus is that its mainly for safety. I would like it if Burbank had a open campus. That way we can go out to eat better food than the food we have here. If the teachers can go out and eat why can't we? We are just the same as the teachers, except we are students. Who knows they might leave and not come back to school until tomorrow also.

If Burbank had a open campus it can be a whole lot better because:
1. We can go out to eat.
2. Students will enjoy school a lot more.
3. There will be a lot less of drama during lunch.
4. Burbank will be a LOT cooler.

What Is Good About Burbank's Closed Campus?

By: Salmaan Khan

There is school staff everywhere in  school. School staff helps students to get to class and not be late to class. Students are not allowed to go outside of school grounds during school time. Staff don't let any other schools' students in this campus.

 Our school is gated. Students are not allowed to be out of school during school time.This means that criminals could not enter our school.

I think that we should always lock our classroom doors and the gates. This way the students can not leave class and come in or leave without permission.

Lastly, we should care about the businesses we have around our school. It's because we would be in those businesses and make their shops messy. Student can't be hanging around during class time.

Burbank campus

What is good about Burbank's closed campus?

By: Divya Chand

The good thing is that no one can leave whenever they want. Students won't be wandering around. It will stop the criminals from entering our school campus. Also,  if we open campus people will come whenever they want. We should respect the businesses that are around our school.

Closed campus is better because it will prevent criminals from entering the school. I believe that we should always lock our classroom doors so that the students can't leave the classroom or get in without the teacher's permission.

The other good thing would be a gated-school campus. Thus, no one can leave. The students won't just ditch the classes whenever they want to.

Burbank campus

What Is Good About Closed Campus?

by Yessenia Sanchez

What is Good About Closed Campus?

Everyone in this school would love to have an open campus, and it would be great in some instances, but if we take the time to think about it, there are many consequences that we will have to face as a school and students.  High school is important in our life as young adult because it helps us figure out what we are going to be when we grow up and do something greater with ourselves.

Theses are things that we should take in consideration.
(1) If every student decides to get up and leave the class whenever they wanted, it wouldn't be called a school.
(2) How will students complete their work and actually pass class if they're not there.
(3) Students are going to slack off and skip school more often and this will not benefit the school in any form.
(4) How would we know who steps in and out of the school. Anyone can freely attack one of the staff members or students, and safety is what our schools should be about.

closed vs open campus... by bunny18