Author: pantherl

Park Hill School District

Volume 1, Issue 4

April 24, 2009

Lakeview Lately

Everyday Heroes by Shelby Westfall

Inside this issue:

News	1-2
Sports	3
Features	4-5
Editorials	6-7
Guides	8-9
Entertainment	10
Winner of “Snack Attack”	10

Most of the news these days is pretty depressing. Between the war in Iraq and the recession, our society tends to dwell on the dismal things in life. “I think the happy stuff is equally important.” Says Kylie Vandeven. It’s about time we heard some pleasant news, So here are some everyday heroes to brighten your day.
Blind Justice- A legally blind man from Fenton, Missouri, who asked only to be called Jerry, saved a woman from being raped. A forty-five year old convicted rapist waited for Jerry's neighbor to come home from work, in her apartment. Jerry, who is blind in his left eye and has only 25% vision in his right, heard noises coming from the woman's apartment and kicked the door in, surprising the man. When the woman came home, she confirmed that she did not know him. Police apprehended the suspect. Perhaps the noblest thing in this act was that this hero refused to be named.
Subway Hero- Chad Lindsey, a professional actor, rescued a man from being hit by a subway train. Mr. Lindsey saw the man walking too quickly to the edge of the platform. The man fell, hitting his head and was knocked out cold. Lindsey rushed over to help wake the man but had no luck. He then picked him up and heaved the man onto the platform, just seconds later the train came. Lindsey simply hopped on the next train, eager to get on with his day.

Invisible Children by Clara Murphey

Yearbook Extravaganza Begins! Yearbooks will be on sale for $19 during lunch on Friday April 24, May 1, May 8, and May 15. Don’t need the extra dollar in change? Give change to make change! Tips will go to Lakeview’s Care Team. Keep your ears peeled for news on prizes and give-aways!

Have you ever feared for your life? Have you ever had a gun held in your face? Children in Northern Uganda have to live every day in fear of being captured by Joseph Kony, leader of the LRA (Lords Resistance Army). This war started in the 1980’s when Northern and Southern Uganda had different views on how things should be run and how jobs should be divided up. Ever since then, children across Northern Uganda have been kidnapped and forced to fight in the war. This story is sad and heartbreaking, so Jason Russell, Bobby Bailey, and Laren Poole decided to do something about it. They packed their bags, got plane tickets and took 300 dollars to Uganda for an African adventure. Then the young men made a film about the war and the night commuters once they got there. Since the start of their mission they have managed to stop night commutes and they have had meetings with the L.R.A, even though they have not met with Joseph Kony. I encourage you to go to their website and help out however you can at www.invisiblechildren.com.

Kid Hit and Killed by Fire Truck by Mycah Russell

Obarimomoya Nkani, seven years old, got hit and killed by a fire truck in early March. He was walking home with his sister when they heard the sirens. His sister stopped, but the young boy walked into the street anyway, although pedestrians are supposed to stop for fire trucks. “It’s horrible that he had to die that way. I feel bad for his family,” quotes Audrey Rothers. According to kctv5.com, two witnesses’ claim that the truck’s lights and sirens were off, but two other witnesses say that they did hear the truck’s sirens. "I have no trust, no confidence in the Fire Department, because they killed my son and lied," says Obarimomoya’s father. This teaches all of us the lesson to always be aware of your surroundings and be careful when crossing the street.

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News

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Fishing Trip Gone Bad by Audrey Rothers

One typical fishing trip in March turned into a four-day rescue mission for three missing NFL football players after dangerous waters flipped their boat over while they were out on the sea. Marquis Cooper, Corey Smith and friend William Bleakly disappeared, while Nick Schuyler clung to the overturned boat for 18 hours before the coast guard found him. When the boat first flipped, the men were all wearing life vests, and they huddled together to try and stay safe. Eventually, though, they were all separated. Schuyler said that if they had known how rough the water was and that storms were coming, they would never have thought to go out. Schuyler was the only survivor out of the four. When the Coast Guard found him, he was suffering from hypothermia and extreme fatigue. As for the other players, their bodies have not been found. Mycah Russell quotes, “I can’t imagine being on a boat with my friends and being the only one that survived.” Shelby Westfall says, “I think it’s kind of sad.”

A picture of the two missing players and the Coast Guard looking for them. Curtsy of
scaredmonkeys.com

Nathan asks, “...where do you think President Obama will advance the scientific research?”

Stem Cell Research: What Obama Thinks by Nathan Stahl

Stem cell research is about studying stem cells. Stem cells are cells that can do the job of any cell, but when stem cells split, the new cell could be a stem cell or be more specialized in a specific job in the body, such as red blood cells or even brain cells.
Scientists want to use human eggs to farm the cells. President George W. Bush did not want to back stem cell research up, but President Obama is using federal funds for stem cell research, and President Obama said President Bush was, “hand-cuffing,” the research.
“Stem cell research is an important step along the road to life saving cures-but patients and researchers must still overcome the roadblocks that anti-science activists could erect at the state level,” says a reporter from the British newspaper The Guardian.
So with the newly acquired research of Stem cells, where do you think President Obama will advance the scientific research?

Obama voted for the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 while an Illinois Senator, but the bill was vetoed by then President George W. Bush.

Sports

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Sport Nuts by Dalton Carlson

From basketball, to baseball, to soccer, there are sports nuts everywhere!

People are crazy about sports, and some just have crazy stories. Some are stories of things that would never happen in a million lifetimes. On one day at a basketball game, Max Laney went to take a drink of Gatorade, and moments later he was stung by a bee. On his tongue! But what makes this crazy is that he was on an indoor court. “It really hurt,” said Max.
There’s a man who wants to stop all races. Once he ran out on the track during the INDY 500. He also stopped a sprinter from getting a gold medal at the Olympics in Beijing. His reasoning,”God told me to help him stop evil. He tells me to go to events and stop the races. I will do this until I die.”
One man has devoted his life to sports. He has the most autographs in the world, over 2,000. He has also been to over 5,000 sporting events, or so he says. Almost everyone has some type of sport they love. Anything from wife tossing, to bull running. Never let your favorite sport go.

“The people of Derbyshire tired to apply for [toe wrestling] to be in the Olympics.”

World’s Craziest Sports by Maccoy Sovereign

Chess boxing – Chess boxing is a sport that combines chess and boxing together different rounds of both one round is a 4minute game of chess and then the next is a 2 minute round of boxing for 11 rounds according to cracked.com “Fighting is done in the ring and wars are waged on the board.”
Toe wrestling – This popular game for kids started in a pub in Derbyshire UK in 1976. Two groups of people lock there toe together and try forcing the other person’s foot down. The people of Derbyshire tried appling for this game to be in the Olympics, but the idea was not accepted.
Octopush – Is hockey underwater it is the same rules as regular hockey just underwater and it is noncontact. “…the game is popular in UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.” According to cracked.com. They push the puck across the bottom of the pool into goals.
Fistball- Is a game like volleyball except you use your fist or arm to hit the ball. You try hitting the ball to a place on the opponent’s side so they can’t get to it. The teams are a group of 5 people on each side the ball can be contacted three times and it is allowed to bounce. Fistball is a popular game both in and out doors it is in the world games.
Man VS. Horse- The game is a very challenging game but has nothing to do with the strength of a person but the agility and stamina of a person. People on foot and other people on horse back race in a marathon though the hills of Llanwrtyd Wells in welsh. The game started in 1980 when a landlord heard an argument about whether or not a man could beat a in a cross county race.

Above are two different games of fistball. Played with a volleyball, it’s growing in popularity.

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Features

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Band vs. Orchestra by Cello Chick

First, let me give you a quote. Quintin Shobe, a kid who tried band for almost a year in seventh grade, said, “Band is by far the worst class ever!” That pretty much sums it up. Now, let’s continue.
Secondly, band kids are much more annoying than orchestra kids. To prove this, I took a poll of teachers. Four out of five teachers said, on average, orchestra kids are much less annoying, quieter, and more school oriented. The fifth teacher didn’t say orchestra kids were more annoying but that band and orchestra kids were equally annoying.
Next, band kids are so loud! Gosh, those percussionists are by far the worst! They are always tapping their pencils. Once you yell at them for that, they like to tap their feet on your chair! I think it is almost impossible to make them stop tapping something.
Finally, if you want to play “real” classical music, you need to be in orchestra. Mrs. Bell, the orchestra teacher for Lakeview and Park Hill South, said, “If you want to play real classical music… you usually need to be in orchestra. You don’t usually get that chance in band”
Don’t think we only play classical music in orchestra. There are many other things orchestras can do. There is an orchestra in TI’s new song “Dead and Gone”, in Pink’s new song “Sober”, and “Untouched” by The Veronicas. There is almost always a violin in country music, at that time it is usually called a fiddle though. I have even heard of a rock band with cellos. The only people in band that usually get into hit music today are the percussionists.
I could go on forever about how orchestra is so much better than band, but I think you would rather I stop. I think my article on why orchestra is better, has conclusive evidence that orchestra isn’t only better, but way better! The final decision will have to come from you though.

Won’t find these instruments in an orchestra...

As a band member, I am here to persuade you that band is better than orchestra. I strongly believe this for more reasons than one. In band, first of all, you have Mr. Boyd as your teacher; that, in itself, is a good reason that band is better than orchestra. Besides that, in band, you have more instrument choices. Also, if you are in band in high school, you have more class choices. In band, you have many opportunities including All District Band, which this year was offered to middle school for the first time.
Another advantage to being in band is that band has percussion. Band also has more versatile music styles available to its members including jazz, classical, and popular. “[Band is better than orchestra because]… band kids just want to have fun,” said Tess Jordan. “Band kicks butt!” says Kara Venzian. The band students are also considerably neater than the orchestra students. After school if you go into the band room, there are chairs everywhere. There are bows, pieces of rosin, and music all over the room. And who has class last? You guessed it, Orchestra. In case you were wondering, it is nothing like this after band. Also, the orchestra students have little respect for band equipment. For example, one time lemonade was spilled and left on the covers of the timpani drums by orchestra members.
In conclusion, does anyone in the band room ever see band instruments lying on the floor? Think about it, I’ll let you decide which is better. [In a whispered tone] band!

Band vs. Orchestra by Ryan Foltz

Orchestras inspire great works of art, play at weddings, and are considered calming. Can band say the same?

Band versus Orchestra: You decide!

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New Twilight Cast Member? by Chelsea Ghasemi

If you are a fan of Twilight, then you will want to read this! Dakota Fanning may be getting a role in “New Moon”, the sequel to the movie ”Twilight” as written by Stephanie Meier. Dakota will be playing a mean girl vampire, as Jane the Volturi Vampire.
According to Jordan Gentzler, “Dakota Fanning is a good actress and she is fit for it!” Then, according to Courtney Todd, “I think it will be cool for Dakota being on the set, but I don’t want her to be a bad vampire.” Dakota hopes to be in the movie, and is looking forward to film with the teen hearthrob, Rob Patterson!

Coming soon: Dakota Fanning?

I smell a cheat! Scandal rocks the set.

Mrs. Hemaya is Leaving Lakeview! by Kayla Simmons

It has been decided Lakeview readers: Mrs. Hemaya will no longer be an Assistant Principal at Lakeview. For the eight years that Mrs. Hemaya has been here at Lakeview, she has had as much impact on the students and teachers as the school itself.
Mrs. Hemaya started her complete teaching career at Graden Elementary, where she was a teacher for ten years. After which, she came here and became Lakeview’s Assistant Principal. With this job, she is the full time Assistant Principal in charge of discipline; as most people at Lakeview have learned. Mrs. Hemaya has given Lakeview hundreds of moments to cherish; yet, Mrs. Hemaya must move onto greater things.
On February 26th, 2009, Mrs. Hemaya was given the final verdict. She had been hired as the full time Principal of Hawthorn Elementary. Mrs. Hemaya said in an impromptu interview on March 12th, 2009, in Mrs. Hemaya’s own office, “Yes, I am very excited getting the opportunity to be [a principal] at Hawthorn Elementary.”
I asked Mrs. Hemaya if she had anything in mind that she wanted specifically to do for Hawthorne as a principal. She answered, “Not really. There are a lot of great things [already] being done at Hawthorn, but I want to still [bring] those skills of leadership [and so on].”
Mrs. Hemaya is important to Lakeview, and I asked what she would miss from Lakeview. She said, “There are [a lot] of things I’ll miss. The people [and] students.” Mrs. Hemaya is a great Assistant Principal, but I wanted know, probably like most of you, how Mrs. Hemaya proved she was the right person for the job. As you can see, her career speaks for itself, and we all can add she is more than worthy due to her great skills as an Assistant Principal, turned Principal.
Congratulations Mrs.Hemaya to your great achievement of becoming the principal of Hawthorn Elementary! We will miss you dearly here at Lakeview Middle School.
Sources of information came from: Mrs. Hemaya and Ms. Panther

Are American Idol Contestants Lip Syncing? by Jordan Gentzler

The contestants on American Idol are being questioned on whether or not they have been lip singing on the previous shows. The rumor is that they might lip-sync on the show during some of the episodes. People are saying that they hear the words, and then they see the lips move on the contestants.
An insider on American Idol says they prerecord the chorus’s and then play the music during the time of the performance. They also say that Justin Guarini, who was runner up for American Idols first season, will be interviewed this Friday.
Rumors are also saying that Producers are thinking about changing the group performances from now on.
Here is what some kids at Lakeview Middle school have to say about this. Chelsea Ghasemi says, “That if they cheat than they should get kicked off the show.” Another student, Courtney Todd, says, “This rumor is fake and someone really hates American Idol and started this rumor.

Mrs. Sandy Hemaya

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Real Sports by Delilah Dollface

Beep! Beep! Beep! 6:00 am, time to wake up! Roll out of bed one more day to drag yourself to school, still half asleep, and then not know what’s going on all first hour and half of second. By fifth and sixth hour you can barely keep your eyes open. I took a poll and 33 of the 35 people I asked agree school should start later. “…I don’t think it is good to make adolescents wake up early. Kids need to sleep,” Mr. Erwin says. Mrs. Reach agrees, “Yes, school should start way later, research will back that up!” Personally, I think school should start later. I am never awake enough and Lakeview isn’t either. I’m crabby in the mornings and waking up early doesn’t help. I don’t want to say something while I’m in a bad mood and other people don’t either!
by Ash Trage

What would you call a real sport? Football? Soccer? What about cheerleading? Some people would argue that cheerleading is not a sport, but they’re wrong. In fact, cheerleading is in the top five most dangerous sports in the world! “…we run, we sweat, and put effort into what we do,” states Nikki Kluge about cheerleading. The poll taken within students and staff throughout the school shows that 26 out of 32 agree that it’s a sport. “…more of entertainment,” shares an Aviator student that disagrees, but have you thought about the tumbling and stunting risks? Risks that most people wouldn’t dare to take just to win a trophy or medal. “It takes just as much effort as football,” argues Dorian. Cheerleaders also go to competitions, they tumble, they practice, and they work really hard. So, for the people out there who think it’s not a sport; try it!

Flying high and standing tall, looks like a sport to me!

Lakeview Middle School Card System by Kent Masters

Is this a picture of home sweet home? Depends on how you feel about the card system.

At Lakeview, we have a “card-system”. The system is made to help monitor student’s behavior, as well as give special privileges to those who behave well. Purple card is the highest “rank” you can have. This allows you the most privileges, which include being able to go to the bathroom during class without a pass and card parties every few months. Card parties are parties for the purple and silver card holders.
In my opinion, as seventh and eighth graders here at Lakeview, I do not feel like our bladders should be monitored by our behavior, or what kind of card we have. For me, if I’m saying I need to go bad enough to leave during class, then I need to really go. In the words of George Barth, “When ya gotta go, ya gotta go.” An anonymous eighth-grader said, “If you are well behaved, a purple or silver card is something to have pride in, you earned it.”
Part of me does understand this system, though. For teachers it is a good tool to help punish students for bad behavior. Also, if one teacher is having a problem with a student talking, and looks at that particular student’s citizenship card, they will know whether or not it is a big or small issue for that student.
Overall I think that our little “system” is fair enough and well organized. I just feel that the bathroom rule is a little unfair.

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Chemical Warfare by Ramsha Babar

Teacher Favoritism by Sasha Walters

Do you feel safe? Do you believe that your worship place is your safe haven? Well, not for local residents of the “Islamic Society of Greater Daytona”. After the video called Radical Islamic Wars against the West there was a chemical irritant placed in a local mosque where 300 people were praying. The chemicals were sprayed into a room where babies and children were being kept. The chemicals burnt the children and the mothers who tried to get their children. No one died, but many were injured with first degree burns. One family said that her daughters slept with her all week and told everyone that they would never go back to the mosque where the gassing took place.
Now I know that you may be shocked about something like this, but get this. No big news reporters or news channels besides the Daytona local paper reported on this because most people knew that a white group had done this sinful thing as Chris Rodda of huffingtonpost.com says. Also, top this, the police denied any evidence that it was a hate crime, so there was no investigation.
Everyone says that America is not a racist country, well looking at this article and this story, we are overestimating our own country’s abilities. Yes, now African American people have been accepted in America but what about the Muslims, Jews, Catholics, ect. This has happened once, and may happen again. Savanah Williams from the Thunderhawks says, “This is plainly wrong.” Social Studies teacher Mrs. Sayre says “To me, this seems like a big deal, and it should have gotten more attention. Madeline Nall says, “That is racist and discrimatory, are we not following the civil right movements anymore? We are all people and all are equal like the Constitution states. Yes, there is hate, but children?” Like Martin Luther King Jr. said in his speech, “We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal.” As far as his dream has come, we’re still left wondering if Muslims and Christians will ever be united.

Have you ever been the teacher’s favorite, or think that you’ve been not giving the same respect as someone who was the teacher’s favorite? When teachers choose favorites, it sometimes creates problems. Such as, the teacher being harder on the student, that they think has so much potential or they might give the student advantages and other students don’t get them. “Teacher favoritism is very disrespectful, letting other students know that they are not valued, like the other student and I think that it’s just rude,” said KeAir White, a student from the Jaguars Team. KeAir has a good point, because treating one person better than the other creates problems.
I had recently talked with Mariah Haley and she had a different opinion on teacher favoritism. ” I think that teacher favoritism is okay, because I don’t think that teachers are going to single out one student and show more interest in one than the other.” Mariah also has a good point, because teachers aren’t going to treat students differently just because they like one student better than the rest. Teachers have been more experience on what happens when they choose favorites, or show different treatment and we all know that sometimes it doesn’t end well for some of us.

Does Lakeview play favorites? One student weighs in.

Rampage in Germany by Max Laney

Above is a picture of an Islamic mosque, similar to the Islamic Society of Greater Daytona which was targeted in a crime against young children. The debate about whether this was a hate crime is ongoing.

The rampage in Germany was committed by Tim Krestschmer at his former school in Winnenden Southwest Germany. The shooting was “incomprehensible” said Chancellor Anela Merkel. Eight girls and one boy were killed in the shooting, it seems that the shooter mostly targeted girls, but investigators say that he did not hold a grudge on anybody. Another student said, “we were in panic and shock”. This was a violent shooting, and he had to have motivation to do this. A person doesn’t just wake up and think it; something that happened or is happening had to cause this person to do this. It just must make people think that what they could say to a person could affect more than just that person.
This will make me think about what I am saying to people, and that it could hurt someone. Someone thought that it would be fun or cool to hurt this kid but it’s not, it created a problem. So think about what you are saying to kids because it could affect kids in the long run.

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Guides

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Ways to Stay Healthy by Bailey Walter

Health tip from Bailey: “If you know you should order a salad instead of friend chicken, order the salad.”

#5 Wear sunscreen
Don’t worry! You’ll get tan! Not wearing sunscreen is bad for your skin and you can get burnt! Ouch!
#4 Don’t limit yourself to the indoors
There are fun things to do inside, but it’s good to enjoy the weather and get a little exercise at the same time. Legends student Jamie Venzian says, “I like to go running and swimming with my friends.”
#3 Eat right
During the summer, your meals can get ignored because you might be busy or just want to pop by a Mickey D’s. Jordan Fitch says, “I eat healthy because I want to stay fit for football and basketball.” Don’t let the fun take over your mind. If you know you should order a salad instead of fried chicken, order the salad. Also, cutting down on snacks can help you be hungry during the meals.
#2 Swim laps instead
When you go to the neighborhood pool, swim a couple laps instead of playing Marco Polo. Swimming is great exercise and it doesn’t take much time to practice all of the strokes. Teresa Spinelli says, “When you swim, you feel a lot better without the sweat.”
#1 Have fun!
Don’t get stressed over all of the hustle and bustle. Enjoy the break and hang out with your friends. If you do not like what you’re doing, it’s time to do something else.
Enjoy the summer and find your own unique ways to stay fit!

Step one to a healthier summer you: wear sunscreen!

The top summer snack that will keep you in shape? Smoothies! For another healthy snack recipe turn to the back page!

Five Healthy Snacks by Jamie Venzian

Did you know that 58 million people in the United States are overweight, 40 million are obese, and 3 million are morbidly obese? This is a true statement from the Anne Collins website. It is time to change those statistics! Here are the top 5 ways to snack in a healthy way.
Number 5: pretzels with ranch dressing. It may seem gross, but if you just give it a chance then you might actually like it.
Number 4: 100 calorie packs. “They are pretty good,” says Jordan Fitch. Also, they come in so many flavors including Oreos, chocolate chip cookies, and Ritz crackers.
Number 3: wheat tortilla chips with sour cream and onion dip. Bailey Walter says, “When you are eating it, it is so good you don’t even know that you are eating healthy!” So there is your proof to go out and get some.
Number 2: bagels with cream cheese or butter. If you toast the bagel then the butter will melt which makes it warm and ‘delish’. If you use I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter butter then it makes it even healthier.
Number 1: smoothies. Smoothies are very easy to make. You can put pretty much any fruit in it including bananas, strawberries, kiwis, and many others. Also, they are healthy and filling!

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Danielle’s Travel Package by Danielle Owen

Visit a golf ball? Not quite! It’s Epcot, one of the smaller sections of Disneyworld.

“Question: where in the world can you find an amusement park, over 50 restaurants, over 520 stores, and a movie theatre?”

A sure sign of coming warmer weather. Check out Old Navy for good deals on flip flops!

There are great vacation spots depending on your preferences. If you are a thrill-seeker, then Disney World or Schlitterbahn would be for you. What if you’re close with your nature and tranquil side? Sea World would definitely be for you. Or if you’re a shopping fanatic, the four-story Mall of America could work wonders for your boredom.
Water Park Extravaganza
“Miles of tubes, chutes, endless river, uphill water coaters, waves for surfing, splashing, and relaxing, and kid friendly water playgrounds- no wonder Schlitterbahn Water park Resort is the best water park on planet Earth!” says http://www.schlitterbahn.com/nb/attractions/
Where Dreams Come True
Disney World is located in Orlando, Florida. Whether you’re 4, 14, or 44, this park is for you! Even if you’re not a fan of roller coasters, you can still adventure through hundreds of other rides and find one you like. Or, you can meet your favorite Disney characters in front of Cinderella’s castle. Feeling the need to make a splash? Visit the Typhoon Lagoon in Disney World. Like the slogan says, at Disney World, dreams DO come true!
A Teenaged Girls’ Heaven
Question: where in the world can you find an amusement park, over 50 restaurants, over 520 stores, and a movie theater all under one roof? The answer is none other than the Mall of America! Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this mall is sure to make your jaw drop. “I’ve been there three times, and it never fails to amaze me,” says Emily Orvos. This mall has four levels of shopping and entertainment for all ages.
Shamoo
Shamoo is a whale that everyone has come to know and love. He is located in called Sea World. There are Sea World’s in Orlando, San Diego, and San Antonio. It has not only regular zoo animals, it goes a step further and has ocean animals as well, one of which is Shamoo. They have dolphins, killer whales, and sea otters. It is for all ages.

Goodbye Winter Itch, Hello Summer Fashions! by Emms

Sick of jeans and hoodies? Scarves and sweaters making you itch? I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for summer clothes. So are several other girls! I asked them about what clothes they were dying to wear, and here are the results.
Swim suits: Wear them under anything and you’re ready to swim wherever you are! Get a cute suit that fits YOU. “Swim suits can fit your personality…a fun person would want a bright color.” Danielle Owen is correct! If you don’t want a solid color, try a cool animal print or sweet flower decorations.
Flip Flops: Just slip ‘em on and head out the door! Flip flops are so cheap, you can buy several pairs in different colors to match every outfit.
Tank Tops: The great thing about tanks is that you can wear them alone or layer them! There’s tons of different types of tank tops, and you can get them anywhere in any color.
Shorts: Denim, plaid, khaki, patchwork, and more! You can get shorts in any style and any length that works for you. Soffe shorts are also great for playing sports and just hanging out.
Headbands: “I love headbands because they keep my hair back when playing sports,” says Shelby Westfall. Headbands are perfect for completing any outfit because they come in all sorts of colors, prints, shapes, fabrics, and sizes.

Entertainment

Snack Attack!

PSP by Angel Monarrez

This article I’m reviewing the Sony PSP (PlayStation Portable). The PSP is the handheld version of the PlayStation and the PSP comes in 3 different varieties. One of the varieties is the PSP 1000 fat, this PSP got “fat” on its name due to its weight; the PSP fat is the heaviest PSP out.
The second variety is the PSP 2000 (slim), this PSP got “slim” on its name due to its slippery shell. The last variety is the PSP 3000 Brite. this PSP has “brite” on its name because it is lighter than any other PSP.
There is another PSP coming out which is the PSP 4000 with the feature to use a keypad and a camera. The PSP has many features on it, like searching through the internet, watching videos, listening to music, and playing games. You can put more stuff on the PSP like CFW (Custom Firmware), which can be on with a Pandora Battery and a Magic Memory Stick which makes it easier to download files without being corrupted.

Above is a picture of the PSP, a handheld gaming system that makes GameBoys look like dinosaurs.

MAP testing brought a lot of interesting, fun, and crazy “break out sessions”. From improv to art to Wii to kickball, different teachers hosted groups of students to try new things and meet new people. Snack Attack, hosted by Miss Cunningham and Mrs. Bishop had students pitted against each other in “Iron Chef” style cooking competitions with a mystery ingredient. Students were asked to create teams, a team name, and a title for their recipe.
Session one the winner was Sweet Kabobs created by team “Dino”. Members included Ryann Smith, Tayler Parsons, Nikki Santana, KeeleyShaye Hill and Amanda Smith. The second session was a close call, but the team “IWTLN” won with their recipe “The Zoo”. The final session’s winning recipe, Animals Bleeding Fruit (on popcorn) IV, was created by “The Fresh Red Fire-Breathing Pacifiers”; or more commonly referred to as Spenser Braymer, Kylie Vandeven, Madison Fellows, Kale Masters and Bethany Morgan.

Secretly a Ninja by Azure Akane

Teachers can be ninjas, too; you just might not notice their skills. Some students, and even teachers, have noticed our ‘ninja’ teachers. I polled 13 Lakeview students on the Legends team. I also polled one Encore teacher and one Legends math teacher. Lakeview Legends teacher, Mrs. Elder, won over the polls with eight people siding with her, but some other students had some choice things to say about it.
“If she’s a ninja, then she’s a pathetic one!” exclaimed an objective Legends student named Delany Ireland. She soon had another Legends student, TC Carver, saying the same thing. “Mr. Bellof is a way better ninja; he’s got the moves.”
Others had to disagree and back up their votes by saying things like, “She’s crazy! She has some cool moves, too. Such as her way to remember what a semi-colon looks like and how she can spot gum from a mile away,” said Jasper Stanley, Jordan Fitch, Ryan Rivero, Mrs. Stuhlsatz, all on the Legends team.
Next comes the Publications teacher, Ms. Panther, because Eagles student Heather Neil claims, “I say ‘shut up’ from across the room and she was talking someone and she was over in a second saying ‘I don’t like that word’ and I was all ‘Whoa! She’s a ninja!’” Scary skills, huh? Other teachers included: Mr. Bellof, Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. Stuhlsatz, Mr. Corzine and Mrs. Prindle.
The Legends student, Emily Beshears, said this, “[My reason for picking Mrs. Prindle is because] she can throw candy at you from across the room and still hit you in the forehead!” She exclaimed. “And yes, I know from experience!”
Well, now that you know that some of your teachers have ‘Ninja Skills’ will you be on the lookout?

Shh! A ninja might be near!