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Occupy San DiegoBy Ethan Decker

Thousands of protesters have been marching the streets of downtown San Diego since Oct 7 in a movement known as “Occupy San Diego.”

The movement was inspired by “Occupy Wall Street,” a march in New York City that is mostly protesting the fact that the wealthiest taxpayers in the United States (the top one percent) own forty percent of the nation’s wealth. Meanwhile, the other ninety-nine percent only own the remaining sixty percent of the nation’s wealth.

However, protesters such as Poway High senior Megan Peranteau are fighting for other causes. Peranteau said that she has applied for numerous jobs in many fields, and has never even been granted an interview. “It’s become more about who you know rather than how well you can do the job,” said Peranteau.

A photographer and participant in Occupy San Diego, Robert Martin, said that he did not think that “anyone was expecting the Occupy movement to be immediately successful,” and that it “took weeks for mainstream media to even begin minimal coverage of the Wall Street protest.” The movement has spread, and is being carried on in dozens of cities worldwide, some even in Europe and Asia. Jacob Basinger, a Poway High sophomore, said that he mostly agrees with the protesters, but not the protest. “It may be wrong, but the top one percent has to split that forty percent of the nation’s wealth, leaving them with not as much money as people might think,” says Basinger.

In a speech President Barack Obama gave on Oct 16 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Obama stated that he bels owayt King himself would have marched in the Occupy movement.

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Luke tried to teach me how to do a back flip. When I failed, he told me to watch him mess up to make me laugh and feel better.

What’s your bestmemory with

Luke Lipscomb?

To get ready for a lacrosse game be-fore Halloween, Luke drew waves and sea-weed on my face. I’ll never forget the smile on his face.

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His first time at Star-bucks, Luke squeezed his coffee too hard, and the lid popped off spilling all over the floor. He looked at me, threw the cup in the air and walked out.

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Titans show their spirit: Die Lieders show their skill in their parody of Glee. From left: Charlene Sheehan, Becky Billman, Wyatt Miller, Nicole Oslance, Zach Campbell and Diana Rossio belt out their parts as they portray members of the musical television show’s cast (above). Rachael Hyer and Alyssa Brown dance their hearts out in the dance off with Mount Carmel (left). ~Courtesy of PHS Yearbook Staff

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Titans remember LukeStudents and staff reflect upon the life of a friend

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Students organized a candlelight vigil Monday night, Nov. 14, to honor the life of fellow Titan Luke Lipscomb, who died earlier that day.

Lipscomb was a junior and member of the PHS lacrosse team who was known for his quiet but confident demeanor.

“He didn’t have to say anything; he led by ex-ample,” said PHS junior Clay Brennick, Luke’s la-crosse teammate and friend since the sixth grade.

Lipscomb, whose shooting is still under inves-tigation, is the fifth Poway student to have passed away in the last three years, and the PHS Titan family has been deeply affected by the Lipscomb family’s loss this week.

Tuesday night, another, smaller vigil was held where students formed two “L’s” and an eleven,

Lipscomb’s lacrosse number, out of small candles in the main hall of Poway High. Peer counselors are also looking into ordering bracelets branded with his favorite quote, “I dream reality is my dream,” a line from Kid Cudi’s song “All Along.”

Throughout the day on Tuesday, Traci Barker-Ball and Peer Counselors waited in K-1 to talk with students who felt the need to discuss their feelings or were too distraught to complete their school day. Many students shared their favorite memories of Lipscomb in small groups around the room.

PHS junior Tyler Smith described him as the kind of person who “always puts a smile on your face.” Similarly, PHS students and teachers alike had nothing but positive memories of Lipscomb’s sincere and upbeat personality.

“The sun was always shining with this kid,” said Julie Lopez, who had Lipscomb in her AP Euro-

pean Civilizations class as a sophomore. “He was so comfortable in his own skin, and he respected everyone. I never heard a mean thing out of his mouth.”

Marie Metzgar, who taught Lipscomb as a soph-omore and had him as a student again this year, also commented on his infectious nature. “With his smile, and just his personality, he could win over anyone.”

She added that Lipscomb had an “amazing work ethic” and was “extremely conscientious.”

Brennick agreed that Lipscomb was a compas-sionate individual. “He was genuinely nice. He was never taught to be nice, he just was.”

A widely admired member of the Poway High community, Lipscomb is deeply missed and fondly remembered by his peers and administrators.

“He will be remembered by his smile,” said la-crosse teammate Austin Farrell.

He lit up the room: Juniors Christopher French and Kendall George attend the candlelight vigil for Luke Lipscomb on Monday, Nov. 14 (left). Tuesday night, a group of students convened to pay homage to Lipscomb by forming his initials and lacrosse number inside the school (right). ~Courtesy of Poway News Chieftain (left) and Steve Harrison (right)

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