New Passport Rule!
by Elma Gonzalez
When a person crosses the border from Mexico to the United States, he/she isrequired to present a passport. For years this has not been the case when crossing the border from the United States to Mexico. However, recently Mexico's National Migration Institute stated that US citizens who cross the border to Mexico “by air, land or sea" must present a passport.
Does this mean travelers will have to wait even longer to cross the border to Mexico? Actually, despite this new law, which will come into effect March 1, the Baja California migration department has assured the public that this rule will not apply to the San Ysidro and Otay borders. Lines are slow as it is with the new technology that was implemented recently, and public officials are worried that if this law were to take effect here, it would have a negative effect on the tourism of both countries. Therefore, the Mexican government has agreed to leave these ports as they are.
Why would Mexico want to implement such law all of a sudden? Throughout his presidency, President Calderón has aimed to lower crime rates in Mexico. According to the Mexican government, bringing about this new law will "increase security at its ports of entry." This will hopefully lower traffic of weapons and drugs.
In response, James Clark, director of the Mexico Business Center of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, states they respect Mexico's decision, but they believe the borders, "...should be secured with the minimum interruption of commerce in both directions.”
In the end, this "rule" does not change much for SOH students. Just remember, although you may not need your passport to cross the border to Tijuana, if you travel south of our neighboring city, you may be required to show some documentation.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Presidents Day
The Story Behind Our Four-day Break
by Bob Chan
Washington's Birthday is the official name designated to what many of us know as President's Day. During the month of February the birthday of two of our greatest President's takes place: George Washington, who was born on Feb. 22nd, and Abraham Lincoln, born on Feb. 12th.
However, Washington's birthday has been publicly celebrated since he was in office, before Abraham Lincoln was even born. Much of the debate over the name of the holiday springs from the fact that states can follow their own holidays how they see fit and many of them chose to also honor Lincoln, calling the celebration President's Day.
It was in 1968 that the term President's Day came up for legal consideration in the Congress but was shot down, though the holiday was moved to fall between the two President's birthdays. Again in the 1980's there was a resurgence of the term with advertisers which solidified the holiday name in American culture. Today, few Americans prefer to call the holiday Washington's Birthday in lieu of President's Day. Washington's Birthday is a United States federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February
by Bob Chan
Washington's Birthday is the official name designated to what many of us know as President's Day. During the month of February the birthday of two of our greatest President's takes place: George Washington, who was born on Feb. 22nd, and Abraham Lincoln, born on Feb. 12th.
However, Washington's birthday has been publicly celebrated since he was in office, before Abraham Lincoln was even born. Much of the debate over the name of the holiday springs from the fact that states can follow their own holidays how they see fit and many of them chose to also honor Lincoln, calling the celebration President's Day.
It was in 1968 that the term President's Day came up for legal consideration in the Congress but was shot down, though the holiday was moved to fall between the two President's birthdays. Again in the 1980's there was a resurgence of the term with advertisers which solidified the holiday name in American culture. Today, few Americans prefer to call the holiday Washington's Birthday in lieu of President's Day. Washington's Birthday is a United States federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February
Scramble to Denny's
Grand Slam Wait
by Marlo Villanueva
So who went out on a mission to get Denny's free grand slam on Tuesday ? Some left their homes around 4 a.m. and waited to get seated at 6 in the morning. Some took all of their friends to hang out and have a good time. Some ditched school to get that $5 meal for free. I bet some people also had a chance to go get the Grand Slam two or three times.
This delicious breakfast was irresistible to most fans while the commercial with screaming chickens came out in the Superbowl. This breakfast contains two sausages, two pancakes, bacon and 2 eggs prepared to your liking. Was this meal really worth it though ? If you're thinking economically then no, because you're telling yourself that you would wait in a long line for a five dollar meal. If you waited in line for an hour or more, you said to yourself your wait was worth 5 dollars. Thats where the saying, " Time is Money" comes in, I believe all your times are worth more than a $5 meal.
If you're with friends and having a great time, then its all worth it. Spending time with friends is worth more than a $5 meal; its actually priceless. Going out on mission with your friends is always fun but I hope no one fell asleep during school. If you ditched to go get a meal, then shame on you ! It might just one class you've missed but its not worth getting into trouble for. Cops knew this crazy deal would attract the young high schoolers so that's why cops came into Denny's and asked questions to young students and where they should be at the moment.
Taking your time off to get a Grand Slam is a great experience, but just think about what you're sacrificing. This is the second time Denny's gave this offer and thats why we ask, is there going to be another event next year? We'll see ! Feel free to take a moment to comment the blog and tell us your experience with the food, line wait, and your friends !
by Marlo Villanueva
So who went out on a mission to get Denny's free grand slam on Tuesday ? Some left their homes around 4 a.m. and waited to get seated at 6 in the morning. Some took all of their friends to hang out and have a good time. Some ditched school to get that $5 meal for free. I bet some people also had a chance to go get the Grand Slam two or three times.
This delicious breakfast was irresistible to most fans while the commercial with screaming chickens came out in the Superbowl. This breakfast contains two sausages, two pancakes, bacon and 2 eggs prepared to your liking. Was this meal really worth it though ? If you're thinking economically then no, because you're telling yourself that you would wait in a long line for a five dollar meal. If you waited in line for an hour or more, you said to yourself your wait was worth 5 dollars. Thats where the saying, " Time is Money" comes in, I believe all your times are worth more than a $5 meal.
If you're with friends and having a great time, then its all worth it. Spending time with friends is worth more than a $5 meal; its actually priceless. Going out on mission with your friends is always fun but I hope no one fell asleep during school. If you ditched to go get a meal, then shame on you ! It might just one class you've missed but its not worth getting into trouble for. Cops knew this crazy deal would attract the young high schoolers so that's why cops came into Denny's and asked questions to young students and where they should be at the moment.
Taking your time off to get a Grand Slam is a great experience, but just think about what you're sacrificing. This is the second time Denny's gave this offer and thats why we ask, is there going to be another event next year? We'll see ! Feel free to take a moment to comment the blog and tell us your experience with the food, line wait, and your friends !
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