Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Goodbye, Winter Quarter.

This is officially the end of the "Winter Quarter News" blog. The Winter Quarter has ended.
As for the war, the issue was generally resolved when Period 3 endured a coup d'etat. Peace reigns over the periods once more.
With the P-Ville Olympics coming up, this blog will now retire. I do plan to start two new blogs, one focusing solely on the Olympics, and another focusing on a new movement taking place in P-Ville.
Farewell, all P-Villians. I hope you will check out the new blogs as soon as they are up.

-I

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Supreme Court Ruling

This is the official Supreme Court ruling on the "Great Shame of Periods 3 and 6." The original document will reside in the Public Record folder.

"No. 1 Argued March 3 & 4, 2014-Decided Marc 9, 2014.

Abstract

Petitioner Emily Evans of Period 6 filed suit, on account of war talk in the realm of P. The DOD and stock broker of Period 3, Nathan Salunga, has reportedly displayed aggressive behavior towards Period 6. This aggressive behavior escalated to talk for war. However, Salunga launched an embargo so that Period 6 could[n't] trade stock with his class. A Supreme Court case was assembled to discuss the issues of war and embargo.
Let it be known, with the absence of timely submitted briefs and attorney lists, the Court has expanded its deliberations to include the issue of "file and flop." While the Court acknowledges the late submissions by Nathan Salunga and Emily Evans, they were not considered within the decisions. As well as the issue of "file and flop," there also rose the issue of "period law of P-Ville law" when Period 2 passed a law within their period claiming no other period launch an economic takeover of their period.

Ruling

I. On the Issue of War (3-0)
While the Court is aware of the ratification of Articles I and VI of the Call to Arms, it does not acknowledge it retrospectively. War is an absolutely serious matter and to be avoided at all costs. Or as Mr. Welch alludes to in his brief (submitted in a timely manner), war is out of style or obsolete. War results when citizens fail to reach their cohesive potential, fail to inspire each other, fail to motivate each other, and do so in a positive manner. War is an embarrassment not to be proudly boasted. War is a distraction from a societal goal of being humanly splendid. While war has taken place in P-Ville's past after diplomacy was exhausted over a pressing issue, it was not done, nor should it be done, to alleviate boredom. Thus, the Court rules that rumblings, open aggression or initiation of illegitimate war for the sake of stirring the pot, will be met by the bankruptcy of the Supreme Court if the Period's plebiscite showed the overall opposition of war. As period leaders, they should reflect the period's desires, not their own personal agendas. If the plebiscite reveals the period's agreeance for war, shown by a 51% majority for war, then the entire period shall go bankrupt. All bankruptcies will be effective immediately. On top of the bankruptcies, the aggressor period must perform a "Lasting Deed" to the standards of King P. Refer to King P. for list of Lasting Deeds. Refer to Terrance the Terrible Clause.
-Justice Sara Kim and King P.


II. On the Issue of Economic Takeovers (3-0)
The Court rules that a period or individual may launch an economic takeover as an act of defense . Unnecessary acts of economic takeovers will be seen as acts of war and will be dealt with in accordance to the "Issue of War" ruling. Economic takeovers will be allowed in defense, as the DOD should be aware of the economic situation in his/her period. The DOD is liable and holds full responsibility for not only the political aspect, but also the economic side to his/her period. Period 6's economic takeover is legal in this case, as the takeover was clearly an act of defense. It will be the DOD and Supreme Council Member's responsibility to come up with a solution of compensation for their period's investors whose money was frozen in the matter.
-Justice Sara Kim
Concurring Opinion:
Economic takeovers should be a viable course of action at any moment in time. While the court's official ruling restricts the action to "defense," any period may twist the language of "defense" (See Orwell's essay on language) to justify anything.
Regardless of this potential, the responsibility of the DOD to be aware of the economic situation inter-periodically should never be relaxed.
-Justice Chuck Driesler

III. On the Issue of Embargo
The Court rules that embargoes shall be permitted, but cannot target a specific period. A period must enter a state of isolationism, and embargo the trading of stock from all periods. An embargo will be permitted only economically, not politically. It is recommended the Supreme Council outline, detail, and pass legislation to economically, politically, and diplomatically guide the DOD on an exact process of embargo. Failure of Supreme Council to fulfill this duty, will result in the High Court "legislating judicial laws" into effect. Since it is legal for Period 3 to launch an embargo on all periods, Period 6's economic takeover was blocked. All profits made from stock exchanges between Period 3 and other periods since DOD Nathan Salunga declared an embargo are hereby dissolved.
-Justice Sara Kim and King P.

IV. On the Issue of File and Flop (3-0)
The Court rules that if a period files a court case and fails to follow through, aka "flops," they will be subject to bankruptcy. Thus, Period 6 will be bankrupt, effective immediately for filing a court case and failing to follow through. They and all future "file and floppers" must also perform a "Lasting Deed" in accordance to King P. Refer to King P. for list of Lasting Deeds. Refer to Terrence the Terrible Clause.
-Justice Sara Kim

V. On the Issue of P-Ville Law over Period Law (3-0)
The Court rules that a period cannot pass a law that affects the overall Land of P. The Court invalidates all period laws that attempt to supersede their power.
-Justice Sara Kim"

This document has been typed up word for word, only changes were a few punctuation additions.

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

"A Formal Apology" from Period 3 DOD, Nathan Salunga

This was left for the DODs of each period to read to their respective classes:

"Here's a little back story as to why we do not have the power points. Ever since Period 3 has declared war on Period 6, I've noticed that Mr. P. has been throwing cheeky comments towards me during lectures. And last Thursday, I reacted on impulse and immaturely by writing a letter to M.r P. complained about how his class was starting to get dull. I stated that I was tired of the packets and power points. Note: My letter did not represent the feelings of the class but only the feelings of myself and at the time I was very angry which was not a smart move whatsoever. I wrote that I fully accept any consequences thrown at me because I stand up for what I believe in. I signed my name and placed it into the comment box.
The next day (Friday, March 14, 2014) I walked into class and looked at the "East Board" and read "PERIOD 3: Bring your books on Monday." I thought nothing of it and sat in my seat. About five minutes into SSR, Mr. P. calls me up to the front of the room where I noticed a piece of paper on the podium, my letter. Mr. P. asked if I wanted to read it and I accepted his offer. I began to read my letter aloud, I stuttered mainly a lot because I was very nervous of the events that would soon follow. Once I finished I looked up and saw Lofton giving me a standing ovation, he noticed that no one else was clapping and promptly sat down. Then a whole applause rang up throughout the classroom.
Mr. P. then said that since I felt that way, he was going to take away the power points from his website and that we would need to bring in our books on Monday. I stopped him and said, "This is my letter and my actions led to this, so if you are going to punish anyone then punish just myself," Mr. P. then said, "They applauded for you didn't they? That means they agree with what you said." He left the topic up for discussion which led to a very heated argument mainly between myself, Alanna, and Kiersten. Each time a person spoke up they brought up great points suck as I was very harsh and that Mr. P.'s class is a class that I was taking for granted.
After a lot of talking we went on to do the group projects and soon enough the period ended. I was immediately bombarded with negative and even harassing remarks. I felt like I failed everyone and I have. I pleaded with people saying I'm sorry and that I would try to fix it. After school I went to Mr. P.'s class and apologized to him. He said he wasn't mad and found this to be a great learning experience for me.
I am now tasked with the hard assignment of getting things back in order. But I can't do this alone, I need your help. I didn't mean for my actions to have suck a wide effect.

(Don't read this aloud.)
PLEASE READ YOUR SPECIFIC PERIOD'S PART AND THAT PART ONLY. 
ONCE YOU ARE DONE READING YOUR PERIODS PART, MOVE ON DOWN TO "ALL."

Period 2:
I am very sorry, I truly am. While writing my letter I was being very selfish and never thought about you guys and how it would affect you. Your native tongue isn't English and some of you depend on those power points. I am once again very sorry for the consequences of my actions and will offer you my services to help you guys out.

Period 3: 
I am sorry. For numerous accounts. I am sorry to each and every one of you for the consequences of my actions. I am very sorry for having you guys carry your books up here. I am sorry for being such a terrible leader. I sincerely apologize for what has transpired and other results of my actions. But now, in the face of adversity, it's time to prove myself, that I'm not a terrible DOD after all. I told you guys during my elections speech that I was going to make a change and that we will be remembered. But frankly, we are making change and being remembered for all the wrong reasons. We will tackle this mountain of a task through dedication, teamwork, and effective communication.

Period 4:

I know some of you may feel angry towards me and I completely understand why. I am sincerely sorry for what I have done but please bear with me for change takes time. All I can promise I'll do everything in my power to make things right.

Period 5:

After school I read your class history, sorry. Some of the things you said are totally understandable. I am sorry that you feel that way but I will try to make a change for the better.

Period 6:

Despite our differences and our current situation, I'd like to apologize for all that I have done. I am very sorry and I'll do my best to fix everything.

ALL:

As a possible solution to what has been done, I propose that we follow through Period 5 Class Historian's plan. Please sign the petition as well as complete the apology letter in an effort to get back what we have lost. I know some of you don't feel the need to partake in this, but in order for us to receive that which we have been lucky enough, we must all show our appreciation for Mr. P.'s dedication and hard work towards this class. I understand that this is completely my fault but I am asking each and every one of you to participate for the sake of all of us. Once again, I sincerely apologize for my actions and thank you for your time.

Nathan Salunga"

The original document will return to the public records folder for all to view.

Saturday, March 22, 2014

"This Could Be Your Destiny"

This was left in the Public Records folder:

"My name is Collin O'Bryan, and in trying time, people expect, and deserve, leaders to rise to the occasion, and I humbly attempt to do so witht he following words. Now, (pause) we all know of the current situation of P-Ville, and we all know those problems are rooted in Period 3. And we all know, whether we want to admit or not, that in recent times, many of P-Ville's decisive matters are also, in fact, rooted in Period 3.
Now, (pause) I, like you, and fellow P-Villians, are aware of the uniqueness, are aware of the history of P-Ville. I saw aware of the traditions long before being here, when my elder brother was an active member of P-Ville, when we were all wandering the playgrounds of Jefferson or Bert Lynne.
I recall my brother at dinner, sharing some of his wonderful tales of his adventures in P-Ville, and I was thinking and hoping, for what my time might be like in the future.
Well, (pause) the future is now. And I ask you my fellow P-Villians, are you sitting htere like me? Thinking, "This is wrong. We are not on the right path. We are not making use of our limited time here."
To rectify (fix) our mishaps in P-Ville, we must stop, take a few steps back, look around, assess our wrong ways, and take a different course. And having done this, I would like to propose a new course to you, now. It is a path that all of us can walk from here until June, and then we can depart, and we depart forever, never again to have this combination of humanity assembled like so.
So, what will it be? These dying days of March, will we have a new Spring? Will the constant bickering stop? Will a unity emerge and flourish? And will it flourish beyond Period 3? With all Periods of P-Ville? Or will it continue on this cold and empty course of divisiveness, hatred, and worthlessness?
My P-Villians, that is the course we are on! And it is the course we must depart from, just as the light of Spring departs from the dead of Winter.
And so, with the change of seasons, comes the change of P-Ville. Join me, in this change to end the winter weariness of leadership, as I call for a plebiscite, a vote for confidence. I stand before you to ask this simple question, "Do you lack the confidence in the leadership of Period 3 and wish to dissolve it? And ultimately seek new leadeship?""

The orginal document will return to the Public Records for anyone to read.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Period 3 Opinion on War Update

This is a short note left in the Pubic Records regarding the change of opinions on war in Period 3:

"Andrew Collin put out a survey on Wednesday, [February] 19th, that asked: Do you think we (Period 3) should keep supporting the war or back out? On Friday, the 21st, the results were announced that 16 out of 32 want to keep supporting the war and 16 out of 32 want to back out."

This is very interesting news. The class was literally split half-and-half on the subject of the war.

-I

Letter from Period 3's DOTech, Sooraj Intwalla

This was a letter left by Period 3's Director of Technology, Sooraj Intwala as a response to Nathan Salunga's letter:

""So long as the state exists, there is no freedom. When there is freedom, there will be no state." Vladimir Lenin. This quote can be taken in multiple ways, sometimes literally, but other times can literally crush your world. I had looked forward to this class everyday, and personally loved this system of power points. It had kept the peace and was honestly an effective way of reading. This doesn't come from a biased opinion and can't carry any weight because of my job in P-Ville, but rather the honest leader of P-Ville has, in my opinion, become rather full of himself, including his war hungry Supreme Council. Nathan has effectively shut down P-Ville, which is why I propose our own Russian Revolution, and have communism in [?]. Just hear me out.

(This means [?] and re-instant  old SCM and DOD.) -DO Tech, P3 (Sooraj Intwala)
P.S.- Can we revert to the old way? WE NEED TO VOTE ON THIS."

There were two words I was unable to read. Please forgive me. Otherwise, this letter is word-for-word.

-I

Petition Signers

As of Monday, March 17th, 2014, these are the names of the people who signed the petitions:

Period 2:
Kasie T.
Qinglin Zhang
Sol Bi Seo
Jason Li
Yui Nakai
Christian Kim
John Mateo
Brite Bang
Lucy Yoo
Go Ishinabe
Kevin B.
Adam B.
Sihan G.
Yusuke Komori
Wonjune Lee
Quosay
Hung Ta-I
Harry Zhu
Chris Song
Kongdy Lam
Matthew V.

Period 3:

Breanna Marks
Ricky Carlson
Ossama Mostafa
Jordayn Brown
Cindy Wu
Devyn Smith
Victoria Ghulam
Chris Hansen
Josh Mags
Alexia Ochoa
Collin O'Bryan
Nathan Salunga
Trevor Lee
Jamie Lee
Christopher Hong
Andrew Collin
Michael Lusher
Erica Dye
Sean Scully
Justin Nish
Sameer Jan
Bethany Quirk
Fareed Rahman
Allana Bledman
Jack S.
Nadya Chavez
Robbi Pintado
Ali Haidar
Taylor Tomita
Loya Sergio
Lava'e Schweitzer
Cameron Klein
Mohamed Elgabry
Kiersten Stafford
Sooraj Intwala

Period 4:
Alyssa Poirier
Evan Fogo
Joe Lee
Emily Vinueza
Gavin Overturf
Jenny Shoda
Jae Kim
Amber Wullschleger
Keith Vogt
Manal Rehman
Joshua Black
Tayler Gagnon
Matt Tsai
Shannen Benson
Arvind Krish
Jeane Hardy
Jake Neuner
Abcede Martinez
Andrew Froning
Molly Molera
Conner Cochrane
Kaitlin
Jake Hamilton
Savannah Schafer
Jinhan Bae
Jamie Kim
Devin H.
Cody Savolt-Flores
Dylan Schmidt
Pearl Kang
Kan S.
Sam. H.
Freddy Kim
Nick Trevino
Maddie Wilson
Noah Gazan

Period 5:
Michelle Yum
Nathan Santiago
Eugene Kang
Mariam Parks
Bryant Nguyen
Tailer Shintani
Youssef B.
NeKendra Liddie
Ben Kirkpatrick
Nida Ghayazuddin
Chris Hsiao
Me
Luis Aguiar
Czarina Ancayan
Kent Hirano
Camilo Lorenzo
Hailei Gagnon
Ivan Dextre
Lauren Nuchols
Kyle Nagai
Minji Seong
Paul Ji
Elisabeth Gomez
Brandon Chung
Breanna Arnold
Jordan Wilder
Brittany Kernodle
Rebecca Nunez
Moira Camacho
Dylan Han
Ariel Rubin
Mark Finkenbeiner
Madison Kane
Mario Youssef
Amanda Laurenco

Period 6:
Ahmad Zia
Irene Chin
Mai Fujimoto
Devon Daloisio
Daniela Castro
An Hoang
Alex Craig
Michelle Wang
Yongjae Im
Erum Syed
Jamir Cooper
Veronia Alkomos
Landon Smith
Vivian Wang
Garrett Yamano
Ashley Corredor
Ethan Ramos
Caitlyn Lee
Rio Iwasaki
Emily Evans
Yao Zhao
Selma Kadric
Hannah Kim

I am please so announce that each class has met the signature quota! We're all one step closer to getting the power points back!

-I