3D Street Painting
By: Danielle Calzado
Period 6
Edgar Mueller, born in Germany, is one of the world’s top 3-D
illusionist street painters and also one of the known street painters in
t he world thanks to his YouTube videos. One of his 3-D paintings is the
“Ice Age”. He painted the Ice Age in the “Festival of World Culture”. This
project was supported by the Goethe Institution Germany.
He also painted the “Lava Burst”. It was made in the 2008, on the 30th anniversary of the international competition of street painters in Geldern, Germany. Mueller concedes that he has learned so much and taken absolute inspiration from the American artist. He said “the lava flows into a raging sea there where cars ran once ad the people followed their weekday.”
Period 6
Edgar Mueller, born in Germany, is one of the world’s top 3-D
illusionist street painters and also one of the known street painters in
t he world thanks to his YouTube videos. One of his 3-D paintings is the
“Ice Age”. He painted the Ice Age in the “Festival of World Culture”. This
project was supported by the Goethe Institution Germany.
He also painted the “Lava Burst”. It was made in the 2008, on the 30th anniversary of the international competition of street painters in Geldern, Germany. Mueller concedes that he has learned so much and taken absolute inspiration from the American artist. He said “the lava flows into a raging sea there where cars ran once ad the people followed their weekday.”
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Sarah Marquez. Period 6.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock band that created was in Los Angeles in 1983. The group's musical style consists of rock with funk, as well as other genres such as punk rock, heavy metal, hard rock, and psychedelic rock. The band has founding members Anthony Kiedis (vocals) and Michael "Flea" Balzary (bass), longtime drummer Chad Smith, and guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, who joined in late 2009, following the leaving of John Frusciante.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers (RHCP) are known for being around California. In fact, Flea lives in the Los Angeles area. RHCP have once sang in Venice Beach on top of a building, as seen on the video to their song “Adventures of the Rain Dance Maggie”.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers (RHCP) are known for being around California. In fact, Flea lives in the Los Angeles area. RHCP have once sang in Venice Beach on top of a building, as seen on the video to their song “Adventures of the Rain Dance Maggie”.
Yu-gi-oh is very popular in Virgil Middle School. There are about 25 duelists they play during lunch in the blue tarp area. Thiers is also a tournament going on since Mr. Kodoni saw us play during nutrition and lunch. So far it’s the finals, and Jose Rodriguez (me) and George is in the finals of the tournament. Jose is the 2nd best and Gore is the 1st best in rankings but Jose Rodriguez isn’t going to back down.
There is about more than 1000 cards in Yu-gi-oh since its popular. Each card costs about a dollar each. A starter deck costs between 9 bucks 13 bucks and a structure deck costs between 20 to 25 bucks. Some of the rare cards are obelisk the tormentor, winged dragon of ra, slifer the sky dragon, and exodia (all 5 pieces). Also the creator god of light super strong infinite attack. There are also traps, spells, and monsters.
There is about more than 1000 cards in Yu-gi-oh since its popular. Each card costs about a dollar each. A starter deck costs between 9 bucks 13 bucks and a structure deck costs between 20 to 25 bucks. Some of the rare cards are obelisk the tormentor, winged dragon of ra, slifer the sky dragon, and exodia (all 5 pieces). Also the creator god of light super strong infinite attack. There are also traps, spells, and monsters.
PewDiePie
Jessica Carreon
Per 6
Pewdiepie is an online gamer. His real name is Feliks Kjellberg. He has over 450,000 million subscribers (or “bros” as called by Pewdiepie) on Youtube. Pewdiepie has won King of the Web 3 times. Pewdiepie dislikes barrels. On Fridays, He posts shows called Fridays with Pewdiepie. He has played Penumbra/ Black Plague, Nosferatu, Ao Oni, Façade, The Calling, The Grudge, Afraid of Monsters. He is currently playing Amnesia, The Dark Descent, Silent Hill 2, F3AR, SCP Containment Breach, Ghostbusters, Custom Stories for Amnesia, Just Dance 3, an Happy Wheels.
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Dark Night Rises
Jose Luis Rodriguez per.6
The movie is about Batman that resurfaces to protect a city that has brand him an enemy. It’s going to come out in July 20, 2012. The top stars in the movie are Christian Bale, Joseph gourd on –Levitt and Gary old man. The director is Christopher Nolan. The writers are Christopher, and 3 other people.
The budget of this movie is 250 million dollars. That means it’s a really expensive movie if they don’t make more than the budget they lose money. The bad guy of this film is going to be Bale. He wears a mask and is very mean, powerful, and strong. He blew out the field were they were playing football. Se the short commercial and see it for your self this is a movie you so not want to miss.
source: “Dark Night Rises” http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1345836/, web. June 1, 2012, June 14, 2012.
The budget of this movie is 250 million dollars. That means it’s a really expensive movie if they don’t make more than the budget they lose money. The bad guy of this film is going to be Bale. He wears a mask and is very mean, powerful, and strong. He blew out the field were they were playing football. Se the short commercial and see it for your self this is a movie you so not want to miss.
source: “Dark Night Rises” http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1345836/, web. June 1, 2012, June 14, 2012.
Tyga
Debora Agustin
Per.6
Tyga is one of the best rappers ever. His real name is Michael Ray Ngoyen- Stevenson. He was born in November 19, 1989. His stage name is Tyga an acronym for Thank You God Always. Tyga is an American rapper that signed to Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Universal Republic Records.
He has Vietnamese and Jamaican descent. He received recognition for his debut single “Coconut Juice” which was featuring his cousin Mc Coy. Careless World: Rise of the Last King is his second studio album. The album released on February 21, 2012 on Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Universal Republic Records. His first official single was “Far Away” which was released May 17, 2011, his second single was "Still Got It", and it was released on October 4, 2011, His third official single was “ Rack City” which was released December 6, 2011, and his fourth single was “ Faded” released on January 13, 2012.
He has Vietnamese and Jamaican descent. He received recognition for his debut single “Coconut Juice” which was featuring his cousin Mc Coy. Careless World: Rise of the Last King is his second studio album. The album released on February 21, 2012 on Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Universal Republic Records. His first official single was “Far Away” which was released May 17, 2011, his second single was "Still Got It", and it was released on October 4, 2011, His third official single was “ Rack City” which was released December 6, 2011, and his fourth single was “ Faded” released on January 13, 2012.
Texting vs. Talking
Debora Agustin
Per.6
Young people are the ones who are mostly the ones who text a lot. This is because they prefer to text then to talk on the phone. Most of us are losing our ability to have or at least avoiding the traditional face- to - face conversations that are use in the work place and personal relationships. What happens is that people rather text each other and when it comes to talking to each other they don't know what to say. So that might ruin a friendship or Relationship.
Also, students don't argue with teachers face to face but by emails sometimes. So texting and not actually talking is affecting students and teachers. But many experts say the most successful communicators will, of course, have the ability to do both, talk or text, and know the most appropriate times to use those skills. Texting is just the latest way to do things now a days then just a simple phone call.
Citation: Martha Irvine."Is texting ruining the art of talking? Stats show how many people prefer it over calling on the phone." ABC News, 4 June. 2012. Web. 11 June. 2012
Also, students don't argue with teachers face to face but by emails sometimes. So texting and not actually talking is affecting students and teachers. But many experts say the most successful communicators will, of course, have the ability to do both, talk or text, and know the most appropriate times to use those skills. Texting is just the latest way to do things now a days then just a simple phone call.
Citation: Martha Irvine."Is texting ruining the art of talking? Stats show how many people prefer it over calling on the phone." ABC News, 4 June. 2012. Web. 11 June. 2012
Snow White and The Huntsman
Esther Sanchez
Per.6
The movie “Snow White and The Huntsman” came out on June 1, 2012. The movie is 127 minutes long and. It is PG13. The movie includes drama, adventure, and action. The director of the movie is the same director of the movie Alice in Wonderland which is Rubert Sandlers. There are many stars in the movie like Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, and Charlize Theron.
The whole movie was about a fairy tale. The huntsmen were ordered to take snow white into the woods to kill her. Winds up becoming her protector and mentor in a quest to vanish the Evil Queen.
The whole movie was about a fairy tale. The huntsmen were ordered to take snow white into the woods to kill her. Winds up becoming her protector and mentor in a quest to vanish the Evil Queen.
USC SHOOTING
Esther Sanchez
Per.6
This article “USC student killings: LAPD had suspect's name day after shooting” was about a guy named Bryan Barnes who killed Wu Ying and Qu Ming like about ¾ miles away from the campus. The LAPD detectives focused on him as being the primary suspect. A witness identified him in an earlier shooting tied to the same weapon used to kill the two Chinese graduate students. One detective obtained a search warrant for Barnes Facebook account on April 12, after a day of the incident. Barnes and Javier Bolden are both charged for murder.
There were two previous shootings in February and December. In the February shooting a young lady got shot in the leg. In December Deionce Davance 21, got shot in his stomach and head and was eventually left paralyzed. One witness said that after talking to one of the party goers he said that he was finally able to get in Barnes Facebook account. With the detectives present once the victim saw the profile picture of Barnes he said “that’s him that the man who shot the 12 victims on February”. The page featured photos of Barnes and his friend Bolden and included images of the No Respect Inc party crew and the Black P Stones gang logo. But yet neither of them were gang members. With the access to his Facebook account they found out everything about him. Barnes and Bolden were taken into custody May 18, Barnes at home in South L.A. and Bolden at a social worker’s home in Palmdale.
There were two previous shootings in February and December. In the February shooting a young lady got shot in the leg. In December Deionce Davance 21, got shot in his stomach and head and was eventually left paralyzed. One witness said that after talking to one of the party goers he said that he was finally able to get in Barnes Facebook account. With the detectives present once the victim saw the profile picture of Barnes he said “that’s him that the man who shot the 12 victims on February”. The page featured photos of Barnes and his friend Bolden and included images of the No Respect Inc party crew and the Black P Stones gang logo. But yet neither of them were gang members. With the access to his Facebook account they found out everything about him. Barnes and Bolden were taken into custody May 18, Barnes at home in South L.A. and Bolden at a social worker’s home in Palmdale.
Modern Warfare 3(Mw3) vs. Battlefield 3(Bf3)
by Tony Chavez
MW3 was released on November 8, 2011. MW3 has new kill streaks, weapons, perks, and maps. MW3 has the best campaign. Mw3 is a first-person shooter game. MW3 get new map packs every time. MW3 has survival mode, it’s you and your partner vs. people, dogs, helicopters, and Juggernauts. MW3 counties MW2 in the campaign. MW3 is up to 18 players, 9 players in each side.
Battlefield 3 is a big war game. In BF3 you can use vehicles. You can use Jets, cars, tanks, helicopters, and other vehicles. BF3 is up to 24 players, 12 in each side. The maps are big and when there are new map pack it comes with new vehicles, and new weapons. It’s a first-person shooter.
Battlefield 3 is a big war game. In BF3 you can use vehicles. You can use Jets, cars, tanks, helicopters, and other vehicles. BF3 is up to 24 players, 12 in each side. The maps are big and when there are new map pack it comes with new vehicles, and new weapons. It’s a first-person shooter.
Giselle Flores ]
period 4
Album Review: Usher " looking 4 myself "
In a 2010 interview, Usher Raymond IV was asked about his then-recently unveiled new hairstyle, a so-called “faux-hawk” that was popular at the time. The multi-platinum, multi-Grammy-winning R&B singer known the world over as simply Usher replied with a bold statement on his work to come. “I'm a consumer of culture and love mixing styles and inspirations, both in my music and my style.” He then said he was working on a new creation that "combines several music genres to create a new sound experience. “I love that people are talking about the new hair,” he added. “It represents who I am now and the creative movement of Revolutionary Pop.”Two years later, Usher has changed his hairstyle and survived another messy divorce, and the question now comes as to whether his new, seventh, record, “Looking 4 Myself,” represents his predicted Great Leap Forward into a new realm of revolutionary pop.
Few artists, after all, can claim to have created entire new genres, and fewer still are brash enough to say it out loud. Most who claim such a feat — Prince, Elvis, Craftwork, Michael Jackson, the Beatles, James Brown, Madonna — behaved as though their innovations were a given and didn’t need to harp on them.
So how revolutionary is Usher’s pop? Is “Looking 4 Myself” a “new sound experience”? It’s more pop than it is revolutionary, but within its 14 songs are a number of fantastic steps forward (and back, and to the side, and twisting all around), key music that draws on a world of styles permeating pop culture in 2012, including electronic dance music, progressive R&B, dub step, pop and hip-hop, to create an interesting hybrid pop. At its best, Usher and an impressive team of producer/collaborators, which includes longtime muse Rico Love, Dipole, will.i.am, the Neptune’s and Swedish House Mafia, tweak the pop recipe enough to offer surprises. But the album is fat, and any revolution within gets nearly stomped to death by too many 130 beats-per-minute defeats.
Randall Roberts. Album review: Usher “looking 4 myself” June 12, 2012 La times database.
Few artists, after all, can claim to have created entire new genres, and fewer still are brash enough to say it out loud. Most who claim such a feat — Prince, Elvis, Craftwork, Michael Jackson, the Beatles, James Brown, Madonna — behaved as though their innovations were a given and didn’t need to harp on them.
So how revolutionary is Usher’s pop? Is “Looking 4 Myself” a “new sound experience”? It’s more pop than it is revolutionary, but within its 14 songs are a number of fantastic steps forward (and back, and to the side, and twisting all around), key music that draws on a world of styles permeating pop culture in 2012, including electronic dance music, progressive R&B, dub step, pop and hip-hop, to create an interesting hybrid pop. At its best, Usher and an impressive team of producer/collaborators, which includes longtime muse Rico Love, Dipole, will.i.am, the Neptune’s and Swedish House Mafia, tweak the pop recipe enough to offer surprises. But the album is fat, and any revolution within gets nearly stomped to death by too many 130 beats-per-minute defeats.
Randall Roberts. Album review: Usher “looking 4 myself” June 12, 2012 La times database.
This movie is about Peter Parker as Spider-Man. Peter Parker finds a clue that might help him understand why his parents have disappeared when he was young. His path puts him on a collision course with Dr. Curt Connors, his father’s former partner. The date this movie is going to come out is July 3, 2012 on a Tuesday. The movie will be in 3D and in IMAX 3D. A sequel of this film was planed to be released in 2014 but they hired a new person and the script was rewritten. The budget for this movie is $220 million dollars. The movie takes place in New York City; the stunts take in Los Angeles. The villain will be doctor Connors as Lizard! This is the fourth Columbia picture that portrays Spider-Man in film and is a reboot of the film series that stars the superhero. The film will portray Parker as his super powers are evolving in high school and will explore him trying to discover the truth behind his parents. The film also brings to life new designs to the film franchise such as Parker inventing artificial webs like in the original comics instead of organic (real) webs. The sonny studio announced that the name is now titled “The Amazing Spider-Man”. Some people like the new movie but other people hate the new actor in the movie.
Alexander Rostran
Period 5
6/8/12
Transformers Take a Ride on a Rollercoaster
Universal Studios has a new ride for “Transformers”. The ride takes place in a simulator pod, which functions the movement and visual effects. The ride is also in 3-D to feel the experience. What is going on the ride is a war going on between the autobots (good guys) and the decepticons(bad guys). In order to enjoy the ride kids need to be 48-inches tall.
The movie’s screen actions on the ride were massive. In the ride many scenes happen like the part, in which one the decepticons was grinding a vortex only to the viewers to escape. Most of the rides in Universal Studios are based on movies. Mostly the ride is decepticons keep on trying to grab the people who are in the ride. The Transformers ride is new and available in Universal Studios.
Citation
Macdonald, Brady. ‘‘Review: Transformers ride at Universal Studios Hollywood.’’ Los Angeles Times 23, April 2012: Web. 23 June 2012.
Universal Studios has a new ride for “Transformers”. The ride takes place in a simulator pod, which functions the movement and visual effects. The ride is also in 3-D to feel the experience. What is going on the ride is a war going on between the autobots (good guys) and the decepticons(bad guys). In order to enjoy the ride kids need to be 48-inches tall.
The movie’s screen actions on the ride were massive. In the ride many scenes happen like the part, in which one the decepticons was grinding a vortex only to the viewers to escape. Most of the rides in Universal Studios are based on movies. Mostly the ride is decepticons keep on trying to grab the people who are in the ride. The Transformers ride is new and available in Universal Studios.
Citation
Macdonald, Brady. ‘‘Review: Transformers ride at Universal Studios Hollywood.’’ Los Angeles Times 23, April 2012: Web. 23 June 2012.
Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees dies at 62 after long cancer battle
Luz Silva Per.5 6/8/12
Gibb’s family announced in a statement that “Robin passed away today following his long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery.” Gibb’s representative Doug Wright said that Gibbs was for decades a familiar figure on the pop stage starting out in the 1960s when the Bee Gees went on to sell more then 200 million records and had a long string of successful singles, clearing their way to conduction into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame. The name Bee Gees was short for brother Gibb. They consisted of Berry Gibb, the oldest, and twins Robin Gibb and Mavrice Gibb, who died of intestinal and cardiac problems in 2003.
Robin Gibb has to cancel several engagements in 20121, including one with Prime Minister David Cameron, and he showed an alarming weight loss on his rare public appearances. He was hospitalized briefly in 2011 with what doctors said was an inflamed colon, and had several intestinal surgeries to remove growths. He also became involved with numerous charities and worked to establish a permanent memorial to the Veterans of Britain’s World War 2 Bomber Command and recorded songs honoring British Veterans.
Citation
Katz Gregory, "Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees dies at 62 after long cancer battle", Greenbaypressgazette, database, copyright, May 20, 2012
Kathy Martinez
June 8, 2012
Period 4
Recently divorced Kim Kardashian is rumored to be dating Kanye West. Kanye’s ex Amber Rose, who is now engaged to Wiz Khalifa, claimed that Kim was the reason why Kanye broke up with her. Kim has tried to discourage it, but Kanye had said that he’s wanted to marry her for years now. Kim was seen sneak out of Kanye West apartment. Kim Kardashian’s boyfriend Kanye West encouraging her to change her look that she adopt a more nature look like Kate Middleton.
Rob Kardashian and Rita Ora saw Kim Kardashian and Kanye West kissing and they all were on a double date. Rita Ora had said “When Kanye got up to leave, he gave Kim a lovely tender kiss on her lips,” she added “They were so cute together”. They both went to enjoy their time with each other and she tweeted on Twitter, “I’m having the best time in London!!!” “ I can’t even explain!!” The two lovebirds were heading to go to a Chinese meal before Kanye hit 02 for another concert with Jay-z. They were both seen at the festival debut of his short film “Cruel Summer” on May 23, at Palm Beach at Cannes.
Biography
Kathy Martinez. “Kim Kardashian and Kanye West” eonline.com May 18, 2012. Web. May 25, 2012
Rob Kardashian and Rita Ora saw Kim Kardashian and Kanye West kissing and they all were on a double date. Rita Ora had said “When Kanye got up to leave, he gave Kim a lovely tender kiss on her lips,” she added “They were so cute together”. They both went to enjoy their time with each other and she tweeted on Twitter, “I’m having the best time in London!!!” “ I can’t even explain!!” The two lovebirds were heading to go to a Chinese meal before Kanye hit 02 for another concert with Jay-z. They were both seen at the festival debut of his short film “Cruel Summer” on May 23, at Palm Beach at Cannes.
Biography
Kathy Martinez. “Kim Kardashian and Kanye West” eonline.com May 18, 2012. Web. May 25, 2012
David Chav3z
June 8, 2012
Period 4
BLACK OPS vs. MW3
Black ops are the best selling gaming of 2010 and 2011. Over 2.millons have been sold on the first week it came out 10,00 were preorder the game the game has made millions of dollars. People lone life it because of this game one person do know is this kid name Oscar he play way to much. The game black ops got a total of 9.5 the game was selling for 60 dollars. So many people still the game ps3 x-box360 the will. The game I mostly play is zombies there are different things u can play zombies multiplayer campaign and deadarcaed. People mostly play multiplayer u can only play with 1-16 or some 1-18 players there so many type of matches u can play like searcher and destroy. Some people are addictive to playing the game. There a new game that came out it call mw3 and there are still more people playing black ops then mw3 has about 1.9 millions people who bought the game but got a 9.9 for the game. Over the years more people has bought black ops. The price stared at 60 and over two years the price is at 30 or up to 40 dollars. Black ops is game were u have to kill the other person.mw3 is a good game but I like black ops better.
(MW3) modern-warfare-3
Mw3 came out in 2011 the game sell for 60 dollars. Many people bought the game and it has sold about 1.9 millions copies. The system that has the most people playing is the x-box360. The game I think is beNow that the new MW3 has been out for awhile, I felt it was time to soak in the differences between the two games and give an overall comparison bet ween them. Although Black Ops I would consider is more of the first game for the series and MW3 being well the third, I think the comparison could still be made in terms of style and game play. Let’s dive right in to some of the differences.
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David Chav3z. "MW3" May 18, 2012
May 8,2012
Black ops are the best selling gaming of 2010 and 2011. Over 2.millons have been sold on the first week it came out 10,00 were preorder the game the game has made millions of dollars. People lone life it because of this game one person do know is this kid name Oscar he play way to much. The game black ops got a total of 9.5 the game was selling for 60 dollars. So many people still the game ps3 x-box360 the will. The game I mostly play is zombies there are different things u can play zombies multiplayer campaign and deadarcaed. People mostly play multiplayer u can only play with 1-16 or some 1-18 players there so many type of matches u can play like searcher and destroy. Some people are addictive to playing the game. There a new game that came out it call mw3 and there are still more people playing black ops then mw3 has about 1.9 millions people who bought the game but got a 9.9 for the game. Over the years more people has bought black ops. The price stared at 60 and over two years the price is at 30 or up to 40 dollars. Black ops is game were u have to kill the other person.mw3 is a good game but I like black ops better.
(MW3) modern-warfare-3
Mw3 came out in 2011 the game sell for 60 dollars. Many people bought the game and it has sold about 1.9 millions copies. The system that has the most people playing is the x-box360. The game I think is beNow that the new MW3 has been out for awhile, I felt it was time to soak in the differences between the two games and give an overall comparison bet ween them. Although Black Ops I would consider is more of the first game for the series and MW3 being well the third, I think the comparison could still be made in terms of style and game play. Let’s dive right in to some of the differences.
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David Chav3z. "MW3" May 18, 2012
May 8,2012
Amber Portwood Released From Jail
Wendy Romero
06/08/12
4th period
Jessica Herrera
June 8, 2012
Period: 4
Bulling
Bulling has many different types of bulling. There is Cyber Bulling, Physical Bulling, Verbal Bulling and Indirect Bulling. Cyber Bulling has to do with people making rumors, text messages, email messages, phone call bulling, and Picture sending bulling. Physical Bulling has to do with hitting, kicking, puching, pinching, scratches, spitting or any physical attack. Verbal Bulling has to do with name calling, insulting, making racist jokes, sexist or homophobic jokes, remarks or teasing, using sexually suggestions, abusive language, or offensive remarks. Indirect Bulling has to do with spreading nasty stories about someone, exclusion from social groups, being made the subject of malicious rumors, sending abusive mail, and email and text messages, somewhat like Cyber Bulling.
Two hundred eighty-two thousand students have been physically attacked in secondary schools each month. One out of seven students in grade k-12 is either a bully or is a victim of bulling. There has been many bulling around the world, which has caused death, suicide, or it leads to a serious situations. Some Bullies threaten people and make them do things they do not want to do. Bulling is a big problem, and it affects many kids, students, and adults.
Some people bully because they want attention. Some bully because they might be coming from a family that is angry and shout. They make think that making fun of people, being angry, shouting and acting that way is ok. Sometimes bullies know that what they are doing or saying hurts other people. Other bullies may not really know how hurtful their actions can be. Most bullies don't understand or care about the feeling.
` Biography
Jessica Herrera. “Bullying” Kids Health.org May 18,2012 Wed.
May 25, 2012
Bulling has many different types of bulling. There is Cyber Bulling, Physical Bulling, Verbal Bulling and Indirect Bulling. Cyber Bulling has to do with people making rumors, text messages, email messages, phone call bulling, and Picture sending bulling. Physical Bulling has to do with hitting, kicking, puching, pinching, scratches, spitting or any physical attack. Verbal Bulling has to do with name calling, insulting, making racist jokes, sexist or homophobic jokes, remarks or teasing, using sexually suggestions, abusive language, or offensive remarks. Indirect Bulling has to do with spreading nasty stories about someone, exclusion from social groups, being made the subject of malicious rumors, sending abusive mail, and email and text messages, somewhat like Cyber Bulling.
Two hundred eighty-two thousand students have been physically attacked in secondary schools each month. One out of seven students in grade k-12 is either a bully or is a victim of bulling. There has been many bulling around the world, which has caused death, suicide, or it leads to a serious situations. Some Bullies threaten people and make them do things they do not want to do. Bulling is a big problem, and it affects many kids, students, and adults.
Some people bully because they want attention. Some bully because they might be coming from a family that is angry and shout. They make think that making fun of people, being angry, shouting and acting that way is ok. Sometimes bullies know that what they are doing or saying hurts other people. Other bullies may not really know how hurtful their actions can be. Most bullies don't understand or care about the feeling.
` Biography
Jessica Herrera. “Bullying” Kids Health.org May 18,2012 Wed.
May 25, 2012
Transit of Venus 2012
By Josue Marroquin
June 8, 2012
The rare transit of Venus is coming Tuesday afternoon in the United States, and it’s a once in a lifetime viewing chance for the West Coast viewers like you. The next time the astronomical phenomena will happen is in 2117. The awesome show in the heavens is simple, Venus will cross paths between the Sun and Earth, and Earthlings will see a tiny dot floating across the surface of the Sun over several hours.
How to see this phenomenon? You can buy a pair of solar glasses from a planetarium, like the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, which will sell them Tuesday after 12 p.m. for $2.99 a pair. An even better view, also at the observatory, is seeing the transit magnified by a telescope, equipped with special solar filters.
How to see this phenomenon? You can buy a pair of solar glasses from a planetarium, like the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, which will sell them Tuesday after 12 p.m. for $2.99 a pair. An even better view, also at the observatory, is seeing the transit magnified by a telescope, equipped with special solar filters.
My Strange Addiction
by: Jackie Hernandez
June 8,2012
My Strange Addiction
The show my strange addiction, is a show that talks about people with life threatening addictions. This show is mainly telling the world about what addictions there are that are unusual and life threatening. The people in the shows tell the world about their addiction and how they can’t stop no matter how much they want to or know what it does to their body. Some people might find some of the addictions crazy and insane but it is a part of their lifestyle and have had a long time doing it so can’t stop immediately and they do need serious help. People in this show confront their addiction and get help when learning the dangers to their health.
An example of these types of addictions are, eating dirt and growing their nails. Kristie, is addicted to eating dirt she finds it overwhelming and finds the taste wonderful, in Season 3 episode 5, Kristie shared her story. She eats over 700 lbs. of dirt each year which is more than 5 tons since her addiction began. The dirt she eats contains high levels of pesticides, landfill waste, and industrial chemicals. This can cause liver damage, kidney failure, and cancer. People may not find growing your nails that weird, but when you grow it to the extent to where it consumes your life does it become weirder? Ayanna, a woman who is addicted to growing her nails, has been growing them since she was 25; she has more than 185 inches of finger and toe nails, that’s more than 15 feet of nails. A health hazard for Ayanna is that with her long nails it gives her the inability to exercise, this is bad for her because she has type 2 diabetes and exercising would help her fight it. Kristie and Ayanna both have addictions that consume them and want to stop that but just don’t have the ability to do it. Since the show aired Kristie has quit her addiction and is starting to live a normal life. While Ayanna refused to cut her toenails even though it affects her body, because she says it is a part of who she is and she will never cut them.
The show my strange addiction, is a show that talks about people with life threatening addictions. This show is mainly telling the world about what addictions there are that are unusual and life threatening. The people in the shows tell the world about their addiction and how they can’t stop no matter how much they want to or know what it does to their body. Some people might find some of the addictions crazy and insane but it is a part of their lifestyle and have had a long time doing it so can’t stop immediately and they do need serious help. People in this show confront their addiction and get help when learning the dangers to their health.
An example of these types of addictions are, eating dirt and growing their nails. Kristie, is addicted to eating dirt she finds it overwhelming and finds the taste wonderful, in Season 3 episode 5, Kristie shared her story. She eats over 700 lbs. of dirt each year which is more than 5 tons since her addiction began. The dirt she eats contains high levels of pesticides, landfill waste, and industrial chemicals. This can cause liver damage, kidney failure, and cancer. People may not find growing your nails that weird, but when you grow it to the extent to where it consumes your life does it become weirder? Ayanna, a woman who is addicted to growing her nails, has been growing them since she was 25; she has more than 185 inches of finger and toe nails, that’s more than 15 feet of nails. A health hazard for Ayanna is that with her long nails it gives her the inability to exercise, this is bad for her because she has type 2 diabetes and exercising would help her fight it. Kristie and Ayanna both have addictions that consume them and want to stop that but just don’t have the ability to do it. Since the show aired Kristie has quit her addiction and is starting to live a normal life. While Ayanna refused to cut her toenails even though it affects her body, because she says it is a part of who she is and she will never cut them.
Battleship
by: Henry Robles
6/8/12
Period 3
If you are a fan of the famous Hasbro game “Battleship,” then get ready for the movie. The movie itself is more different than the board game. In the movie the U.S. is visited by some unexpected guests. As usual the outside forces want world domination. The question still remains, “who will win?”
The main character in the movie is named Alex Hopper who is played by Taylor Kitsch. Even the singer Rihanna will be playing a role in defending the earth. Rihanna plays a woman who’s an expert on weapons. It was revealed that in the movie, the aliens invading will come from a different galaxy and a planet that looks similar to earth. If you are still not interested in watching this movie then maybe you might just want to listen to AC/DC’s song Thunderstruck.
The main character in the movie is named Alex Hopper who is played by Taylor Kitsch. Even the singer Rihanna will be playing a role in defending the earth. Rihanna plays a woman who’s an expert on weapons. It was revealed that in the movie, the aliens invading will come from a different galaxy and a planet that looks similar to earth. If you are still not interested in watching this movie then maybe you might just want to listen to AC/DC’s song Thunderstruck.
The Dark Knight Rises
by:Leo Pivaral
6/8/12
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES
On July 20th, 2012 the best movie in the world will be appearing in theaters! The movie I’m talking about is called The Dark Knight Rises. The Dark Knight Rises has to do with the coolest superhero ever BATMAN. Batman has to deal with his new status as a wanted vigilante. In this movie he will face two of his worst enemy’s Bane and Catwoman. Batman is also known as "The Caped Crusader", "The Dark Knight", and "The World's Greatest Detective”. Batman’s secret identity is Bruce Wayne, an American millionaire (later billionaire) playboy, industrialist, and philanthropist. Bruce witnessed the murder of his parents when he was a kid; he swore revenge on the criminals who did it. Bruce trains himself both physically and intellectually and uses a bat themed costume to fight crime.
Many people will go see batman in theaters, because the first Dark Knight movie made over 400 Million dollars! I see many students in Virgil wearing batman buttons, bracelets, bags, etc. I went out and interviewed a couple of students. I know many students will go see this movie including myself. This movie will most likely be the movie of the year every theater will be full with crowds of batman fans.
On July 20th, 2012 the best movie in the world will be appearing in theaters! The movie I’m talking about is called The Dark Knight Rises. The Dark Knight Rises has to do with the coolest superhero ever BATMAN. Batman has to deal with his new status as a wanted vigilante. In this movie he will face two of his worst enemy’s Bane and Catwoman. Batman is also known as "The Caped Crusader", "The Dark Knight", and "The World's Greatest Detective”. Batman’s secret identity is Bruce Wayne, an American millionaire (later billionaire) playboy, industrialist, and philanthropist. Bruce witnessed the murder of his parents when he was a kid; he swore revenge on the criminals who did it. Bruce trains himself both physically and intellectually and uses a bat themed costume to fight crime.
Many people will go see batman in theaters, because the first Dark Knight movie made over 400 Million dollars! I see many students in Virgil wearing batman buttons, bracelets, bags, etc. I went out and interviewed a couple of students. I know many students will go see this movie including myself. This movie will most likely be the movie of the year every theater will be full with crowds of batman fans.
Movie Reviews
By:Raphael lagsit
6/8/12
The Avengers ranked number one that opened with 55.1 million this week. The Avengers premiered on April 11, 2012, at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California. It received 457.1 million domestically and 723.3 million internationally. Worldwide, it received 1.2 billion dollars. In The Avengers, Nick Fury, director of the peacekeeping organization S.H.I.E.L.D., recruits Iron Man, Captain America, the Hulk and Thor to form a team that must stop Thor's adoptive brother Loki from subjugating the Earth.
Battleship is ranked number two which approached 226.8 million overseas. It starred Liam Neeson, Taylor Kitsch, and Rihanna. The film was originally planned to be released in 2011, but was rescheduled to April 11, 2012 in the United Kingdom and May 18, 2012 in the United States. Battleship is a 2012 American science fiction action film named after the classic pen and paper game Battleship. The film is directed by Peter Berg and released by Universal Pictures.
The Dictator ranked number three with 30.3 million dollars. Worldwide, it received 54.8 million. The Dictator is a 2012 comedy film co-written by and starring Sacha Baron Cohen. His fourth feature film in a leading role "tell the story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed", according to distributor Paramount Pictures.
The Dark Shadows is ranked number four and had 12.8 million dollars. The movie starred Johny Depp and Tim Burton. Dark Shadows is a 2012 American comedy horror film based on the 1966–1971 gothic horror soap opera Dark Shadows. It was released on the evening of May 10, 2012.
Sources
"The Avengers" sinks "Battleship" at the box office. CBS 5/21/12
Battleship is ranked number two which approached 226.8 million overseas. It starred Liam Neeson, Taylor Kitsch, and Rihanna. The film was originally planned to be released in 2011, but was rescheduled to April 11, 2012 in the United Kingdom and May 18, 2012 in the United States. Battleship is a 2012 American science fiction action film named after the classic pen and paper game Battleship. The film is directed by Peter Berg and released by Universal Pictures.
The Dictator ranked number three with 30.3 million dollars. Worldwide, it received 54.8 million. The Dictator is a 2012 comedy film co-written by and starring Sacha Baron Cohen. His fourth feature film in a leading role "tell the story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed", according to distributor Paramount Pictures.
The Dark Shadows is ranked number four and had 12.8 million dollars. The movie starred Johny Depp and Tim Burton. Dark Shadows is a 2012 American comedy horror film based on the 1966–1971 gothic horror soap opera Dark Shadows. It was released on the evening of May 10, 2012.
Sources
"The Avengers" sinks "Battleship" at the box office. CBS 5/21/12
Brian Martinez
May 25, 2012
Period 1
There are many movies coming out in theaters this year but people say that the new G.I. Joe Retaliation movie will blow peoples minds after they watch the movie. The movie will premiere in theaters on June 29,2012, staring Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Willis, Ray Park, Lee Byung-hun, Arnold Vosloo, and DJ Cotrona. After the G.I. Joe base was attacked by forces the Joes never known to exist, they still need to find out who is responsible for the disastrous attack. After the attack only a small group of Joes have survived but have no clue what hit them. The Joes realize that the only person who can authorize that attack was the president of the United States, who they believe is probably not the president they think he is.
The leader of the surviving Joes, Roadblock (Dwayne Johnson) has discovered that a new released strike team codenamed COBRA that the evil Zartan (Arnold Vosloo) disguised as the president has put them as the new protection of the world but will only try to destroy it. Roadblock then needs to recruit one of the best agents of the Joes, Snake Eyes (Ray Park) and the original G.I. Joe, General Joseph Colton (Bruce Willis) to destroy Zartan before he destroys the rest of the world.
Entertainment Magazine, February 27,2012 Magazine, May 28,2012
May 25, 2012
Period 1
There are many movies coming out in theaters this year but people say that the new G.I. Joe Retaliation movie will blow peoples minds after they watch the movie. The movie will premiere in theaters on June 29,2012, staring Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Willis, Ray Park, Lee Byung-hun, Arnold Vosloo, and DJ Cotrona. After the G.I. Joe base was attacked by forces the Joes never known to exist, they still need to find out who is responsible for the disastrous attack. After the attack only a small group of Joes have survived but have no clue what hit them. The Joes realize that the only person who can authorize that attack was the president of the United States, who they believe is probably not the president they think he is.
The leader of the surviving Joes, Roadblock (Dwayne Johnson) has discovered that a new released strike team codenamed COBRA that the evil Zartan (Arnold Vosloo) disguised as the president has put them as the new protection of the world but will only try to destroy it. Roadblock then needs to recruit one of the best agents of the Joes, Snake Eyes (Ray Park) and the original G.I. Joe, General Joseph Colton (Bruce Willis) to destroy Zartan before he destroys the rest of the world.
Entertainment Magazine, February 27,2012 Magazine, May 28,2012
Bob Moog's Way of Changing Music
By: Nathaly Roman
June 8, 2012
Robert Arthur “Bob” Moog was born on May 23, 1934 and died August 21, 2005. Several say that Bob Moog changed music forever. “A Google Doodle today is emblazoned with a interactive synthesizer, a homage to music pioneer Bob Moog, who would have turned 78 today.” Bob Moog was an electronic music pioneer. Bob Moog grew up in New York City and studied physics. He studied physics at Cornell University. He controlled a synthesizer module (a portable synth that released weird noises) with the composer Herbert Deutsch. Although it had already been invented, bobs stood out because it was small. The musical band “The Beatles” used Bobs synthesizer. Several musicians adopted Moog Machines, for example, the Beastie Boys, Sun Ra, and the Monkees. The invention was called the Moog Machine because of Bob’s last name. Several artists enjoyed using it to make their music more exiting.
Citations:
1) Matthew Shaer, The Christian Science Monitor, Bob Moog: How he changed music. May 23, 2012. Web. May 29, 2012.
Citations:
1) Matthew Shaer, The Christian Science Monitor, Bob Moog: How he changed music. May 23, 2012. Web. May 29, 2012.
Marvel Cinematic Universe
By: Larry Alvarez
6/8/12
The Marvel Universe has gone from comics to cinema over the years. Some upcoming marvel superhero movies for 2012 and 2013 will continue other sagas from over the years, or create new ones. For example, “The Amazing Spiderman” will come out on July 3, 2012, which will recreate a new story for Spiderman. In this movie, Peter Parker will be dating Gwen Stacy, and set to fight the lizard. Other Marvel superhero movies will appear in 2013.
For 2013, a whole new batch of movies will come out, including a new Wolverine movie on July 26th 2013, in which Logan starts a relationship with a Japanese lady, who unfortunately, is promised to another man. May 3rd 2013 will be the opening date for the third installation of marvels multibillionaire superhero: Iron Man. Although the plot has not yet been released, it is expected to be better than the first two movies. Meanwhile, taking place after the events of the “Avengers” movie, Thor 2 will come out on November 15, 2013. In this movie, Thor is set to fight the enchantress and the executioner. There are so many movies you can see for the following year, it just depends on your taste in punches and firepower.
- 1. Anonymous, Movieweb.com, “The Amazing Spiderman”, Movieweb, database, 5-29-12
- 2. Anonymous, Movieweb.com, “ The Wolverine”, Movieweb, database, 5-29-12
- 3. Anonymous, Movieweb.com, “Iron Man 3”, Movieweb, database, 5-29-12
- 4. Anonymous, Movieweb.com, “Thor 2”, Movieweb, database,
- 5-29-12
The Dictator
By: Ivette Hernandez
6/8/12
Published in May16,2012, the movie is about a “heroic dictator who wants to make sure democracy never changes the country he so lovingly oppressed.” according to distributor Paramount Pictures. Staring in the movie is Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris and Ben Kingsley. The movie is said to make $17,435,092 in its first opening weekend. The budget cost was estimated to be $65,000,000.
Played by Sacha Baron Cohen,Haffaz Alladeen is the bizarre dictator of the oil-rich African nation of Wadiya. Alladeen is as egotistical and ruthless as dictators come, executing anyone who disagrees with him by using his signature "head chop" signal. The UN, United Nation, summons Alladeen to address their concerns about his nuclear program. Once their, he is kidnapped a hit man named Clayton. He escapes, but his hair and beard are chopped off, making him practically unrecognizable. He travels to New York’s “Little Wadiya”, where he encounters his former nuclear chief, Nadal, (Jason Mantzoukas) which he had thought he’d previously had executed. Wanting his old job back, Nadal promises to help Alladeen to help crush his uncle plans, on the condition that he is made leader of the nuclear weapons program again. He then fights to get his position back.
1) Annonomys, Imdb.com, "The Dictator", Imb Database, 5/24/12
Played by Sacha Baron Cohen,Haffaz Alladeen is the bizarre dictator of the oil-rich African nation of Wadiya. Alladeen is as egotistical and ruthless as dictators come, executing anyone who disagrees with him by using his signature "head chop" signal. The UN, United Nation, summons Alladeen to address their concerns about his nuclear program. Once their, he is kidnapped a hit man named Clayton. He escapes, but his hair and beard are chopped off, making him practically unrecognizable. He travels to New York’s “Little Wadiya”, where he encounters his former nuclear chief, Nadal, (Jason Mantzoukas) which he had thought he’d previously had executed. Wanting his old job back, Nadal promises to help Alladeen to help crush his uncle plans, on the condition that he is made leader of the nuclear weapons program again. He then fights to get his position back.
1) Annonomys, Imdb.com, "The Dictator", Imb Database, 5/24/12
Bill Ward cropped out of Black Sabbath
By: Oscar Quintanilla
Black
Sabbath’s drummer Bill ward was cropped out of their portraits. Because of this,
Bill doesn’t want to show up in their upcoming reunion and tour.Bill Ward?
Was he even in Black SabbathIf the band's website has anything to say about it,
no. In what appears to be a nasty turn and an effort at revisionist history, the
metal band's homepage has cropped the drummer's image from dozens of old photos,
as if to suggest that Sabbath never had a drummer. Black Sabbath's upcoming
reunion has been making news of late after negotiations between Ward and the
team behind the tour failed to reach an acceptable agreement with the drummer.
Ward last week penned an incendiary open letter to the band and its fans
declaring his intention to skip the anticipated tour due to what he called the
offer of an "unsignable contract."“I am unable to continue unless a 'signable'
contract is drawn up; a contract that reflects some dignity and respect toward
me as an original member of the band," he wrote.The other members of Sabbath --
Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi -- responded with their own press
release, which read, in part, "We were saddened to hear yesterday via Facebook
that Bill declined publicly to participate in our current Black Sabbath plans,"
before adding, "We have no choice but to continue recording without him although
our door is always open
That
door seems to have now slammed firmly shut. Black Sabbath? Did they even have a
drummer? Somebody better guard those original master tapes closely, lest Ward's
sonic pounding on "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" suffer the same fate.
Skinny Jeans
Cristian Zaldana
Period 6
6/7/12
Skinny jeans are very popular in women because they are very tight and show off their legs. What most people don’t know is that they are very dangerous. Most people ignore that they jeans are too tight they just wear it to look very good.
Most women ignore the pain and just go with it because they look good. Women know that the jeans are too tight when they have to struggle to put on the jeans. Another thing women don’t realize is that by squeezing into them they give themselves muffin tops. The thing they don’t realize is that the jeans don’t make them look good when they squeeze into it because they get muffin tops and they put them selves through the pain just for that.
Skinny jeans are very harmful to a person. By wearing tight skinny jeans you damage your nerves. Another thing that can happen if you wear skinny jeans is that they could cut off your blood circulation. One thing that women want to avoid while wearing skinny jeans is high heels because it could increase the chance of damage.
Your skinny jeans could be a health danger if you are not wearing them properly. KYpost.com. May 21, 2012. Web. May 22, 2012.
Donna Summer
Elixed Nava
Period 6
6/7/12
Lovingly named the “Queen of Disco”, died Thursday morning after a battle with lung cancer. As of press time, her family hadn’t released details about her illness, so it was unknown what type of lung cancer she had, and how long she may have been ailing. According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both women and men, killing more than 150,000 people per year -- more than colon, breast, ovarian and prostate cancers combined. In 2012, the group estimates, there will be about 226,000 new cases of lung cancer in the U.S.
Donna Summer was the Queen of Disco in the 1970s with a pop/dance/rock sound that was a hybrid of American soul and European synthesizer based music. Born LaDonna Adrain Gaines, the 5-time Grammy award rose to fame in the 70’s with hits like “Hot Stuff”, “Bad Girls”, and “Love to Love You Baby.” Donna Summer has earned five Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, three consecutive #1 platinum double albums (she's the only artist, male or female, ever to accomplish this), 11 gold albums, four #1 singles, 2 platinum singles, and 12 gold singles. Donna is also the first female artist to have a #1 single and #1 album on the Billboard charts simultaneously ("Live & More;" "MacArthur Park" 1978) a feat she also repeated six months later ("Bad Girls" & "Hot Stuff" in 1979). She has charted 22 #1 hits on the Billboard Disco/Dance charts, over a period of 25 years a milestone solidifying her as The Queen of Dance.
Donnas’ family were so upset and teared apart, but still decide to move on and celebrate her extraordinary life. Her family, including her husband, Bruce Sudano; their daughters Brooklyn and Amanda; and her daughter Mimi from a previous marriage, said they "are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy." "Words truly can't express how much we appreciate your prayers and love for our family at this sensitive time," a family statement read.
Anonymous. (2012, May 17). Donna Summer Dead: Queen Of Dies At 63. Retrieved May 24, 2012 from Huff Post Celebrity database.
www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/17/donna-summer-dead-queen-of-disco-dies-n-1524410.html
Pareles, Jon. (2012, May 17). Donna Summer, Queen of Disco Who Transcended the Era, Dies at 63. Retrieved May 17, 2012 from NY Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/18/arts/music/donna-summer-queen-of-disco-dies-at-63.html
Donna Summer was the Queen of Disco in the 1970s with a pop/dance/rock sound that was a hybrid of American soul and European synthesizer based music. Born LaDonna Adrain Gaines, the 5-time Grammy award rose to fame in the 70’s with hits like “Hot Stuff”, “Bad Girls”, and “Love to Love You Baby.” Donna Summer has earned five Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, three consecutive #1 platinum double albums (she's the only artist, male or female, ever to accomplish this), 11 gold albums, four #1 singles, 2 platinum singles, and 12 gold singles. Donna is also the first female artist to have a #1 single and #1 album on the Billboard charts simultaneously ("Live & More;" "MacArthur Park" 1978) a feat she also repeated six months later ("Bad Girls" & "Hot Stuff" in 1979). She has charted 22 #1 hits on the Billboard Disco/Dance charts, over a period of 25 years a milestone solidifying her as The Queen of Dance.
Donnas’ family were so upset and teared apart, but still decide to move on and celebrate her extraordinary life. Her family, including her husband, Bruce Sudano; their daughters Brooklyn and Amanda; and her daughter Mimi from a previous marriage, said they "are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy." "Words truly can't express how much we appreciate your prayers and love for our family at this sensitive time," a family statement read.
Anonymous. (2012, May 17). Donna Summer Dead: Queen Of Dies At 63. Retrieved May 24, 2012 from Huff Post Celebrity database.
www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/17/donna-summer-dead-queen-of-disco-dies-n-1524410.html
Pareles, Jon. (2012, May 17). Donna Summer, Queen of Disco Who Transcended the Era, Dies at 63. Retrieved May 17, 2012 from NY Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/18/arts/music/donna-summer-queen-of-disco-dies-at-63.html
Marilyn Monroe
Portillo, Emily
Period 6
6/7/12
Over time, there have been many actresses and famous people. But out of all them, Norma Jeane Mortenson, also known as Marilyn Monroe has brought light into our lives. She went through a difficult childhood, but overcame her success. Through all the obstacles she had to face, it all paid off because Norma Jeane Mortenson became into Marilyn Monroe the world’s biggest and most enduring sex symbols. .
Marilyn Monroe was a film actress, pin-up. She was born on June 01,1926. Her place of birth was Los Angles, California. Marilyn Monroe spent much of her lifetime in the orphanage, foster home. When she was seven years old, her mother, Gladys (Monroe) Baker Mortenson, was hospitalized after being diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic, a severe mental condition. Norma was left in a series of foster homes and the Los Angeles Orphans' Home Society. The constant move from one foster home to another resulted in Norma's "sketchy" educational background. Time passed by, and her foster parents had to move from California. She was nearly sixteen years old, and to avoid going once again into an orphanage/foster home she decided to get married. On June 19, 1942, Norma married James Dougherty, but the marriage would all but end when he joined the U.S. Merchant Marines in 1943.
Though her difficult childhood and early failed marriage would make Norma Jean a strong and resilient woman, these experiences would also add to her insecurities and flaws—things that would ultimately shape her into a great tragic figure of the twentieth century. Her success paid all of the hard times she had to go through. During her career, Monroe’s films grossed more than 200 million. She married first, then later on accomplished her goal as a model, which she had a successful career on, and divorced in 1946, during the time she signed her first movie. In addition, she was involved in a comedy named “Some like It Hot.” In 1952, after an extensive publicity campaign, Monroe appeared in Don't Bother to Knock, Full House, Clash by Night, We're Not Married, Niagara, and Monkey Business. The magazine Photoplay termed her the "most promising actress," and she was earning top dollars for Twentieth Century Fox. After all she was a singer as well. She sang the song “Santa Baby”.
Meanwhile her success was going on, she managed to marry a baseball great Joe DiaMaggio. Sadly her marriage only lasted 9 months. Rumors were said that she had also been with the president John F. Kennedy or his brother Robert.
On August 5,1962 a depressing moment occurred for everyone. It left many people shocked. The Hollywood star had past away. She died on her Los Angeles home. An empty bottle of sleeping pills were found by her bed. Sadly she died of an overdose.
Marilyn Monroe will always be the most famous Hollywood Star of all times. Even though she is dead, people still recognize her accomplishments as a model, singer, film actress, and a pin up. She will always remain popular.
Barris, George. Marilyn—Her Life in Her Own Words: Marilyn Monroe's Revealing Last Words and Photographs. Secausus, NJ: Carol Pub. Group, 1995.
McDonough, Yona Zeldis, ed. All the Available Light: A Marilyn Monroe Reader. New York: Simon and Schuster, 2002.
Slatzer, Robert F. The Life and Curious Death of Marilyn Monroe. New York: Pinnacle House, 1974.
Spoto, Donald. Marilyn Monroe: The Biography. New York: HarperCollins, 1993.
Victor, Adam. The Marilyn Encyclopedia. Woodstock, NY: Overlook Press, 1999.
Marilyn Monroe was a film actress, pin-up. She was born on June 01,1926. Her place of birth was Los Angles, California. Marilyn Monroe spent much of her lifetime in the orphanage, foster home. When she was seven years old, her mother, Gladys (Monroe) Baker Mortenson, was hospitalized after being diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic, a severe mental condition. Norma was left in a series of foster homes and the Los Angeles Orphans' Home Society. The constant move from one foster home to another resulted in Norma's "sketchy" educational background. Time passed by, and her foster parents had to move from California. She was nearly sixteen years old, and to avoid going once again into an orphanage/foster home she decided to get married. On June 19, 1942, Norma married James Dougherty, but the marriage would all but end when he joined the U.S. Merchant Marines in 1943.
Though her difficult childhood and early failed marriage would make Norma Jean a strong and resilient woman, these experiences would also add to her insecurities and flaws—things that would ultimately shape her into a great tragic figure of the twentieth century. Her success paid all of the hard times she had to go through. During her career, Monroe’s films grossed more than 200 million. She married first, then later on accomplished her goal as a model, which she had a successful career on, and divorced in 1946, during the time she signed her first movie. In addition, she was involved in a comedy named “Some like It Hot.” In 1952, after an extensive publicity campaign, Monroe appeared in Don't Bother to Knock, Full House, Clash by Night, We're Not Married, Niagara, and Monkey Business. The magazine Photoplay termed her the "most promising actress," and she was earning top dollars for Twentieth Century Fox. After all she was a singer as well. She sang the song “Santa Baby”.
Meanwhile her success was going on, she managed to marry a baseball great Joe DiaMaggio. Sadly her marriage only lasted 9 months. Rumors were said that she had also been with the president John F. Kennedy or his brother Robert.
On August 5,1962 a depressing moment occurred for everyone. It left many people shocked. The Hollywood star had past away. She died on her Los Angeles home. An empty bottle of sleeping pills were found by her bed. Sadly she died of an overdose.
Marilyn Monroe will always be the most famous Hollywood Star of all times. Even though she is dead, people still recognize her accomplishments as a model, singer, film actress, and a pin up. She will always remain popular.
Barris, George. Marilyn—Her Life in Her Own Words: Marilyn Monroe's Revealing Last Words and Photographs. Secausus, NJ: Carol Pub. Group, 1995.
McDonough, Yona Zeldis, ed. All the Available Light: A Marilyn Monroe Reader. New York: Simon and Schuster, 2002.
Slatzer, Robert F. The Life and Curious Death of Marilyn Monroe. New York: Pinnacle House, 1974.
Spoto, Donald. Marilyn Monroe: The Biography. New York: HarperCollins, 1993.
Victor, Adam. The Marilyn Encyclopedia. Woodstock, NY: Overlook Press, 1999.
Bill Board Music Award
By: Debra Agustin
05/31/12
Ty Burrell and Julie Brown hosted the three-hour – ceremony, broadcast live from Las Vegas. This event happened Sunday 20, 2012.The vent focused on tributes to late stars and performances by some of today’s hottest Music Artist. LMFAO won six awards, including the Hot 100 song of the year trophy for “Party Rock Anthem” and the duo/ group honor. Lil Wayne and Coldplay each received four honors.
Furthermore, British singer Adel won 12 awards but didn’t attend the event. Justin Bieber picked up the award for the most social artist. Taylor Swift received Billboard Woman of the Year honor, and Katy Perry scored the Spotlight award for being the only female artist to have five No. 1 singles from one album. Lastly, they remember Whitney Houston with the Millennium award, as singers John Legend and Jordin Sparks did version of the late singer’s hits of “The Greatest Love of All” and “I Will Always Love You”.
Lauren Mora ski, “Billboard Music Awards 2012filled with performances and touching tributes” CBS News, May 21,2012
Furthermore, British singer Adel won 12 awards but didn’t attend the event. Justin Bieber picked up the award for the most social artist. Taylor Swift received Billboard Woman of the Year honor, and Katy Perry scored the Spotlight award for being the only female artist to have five No. 1 singles from one album. Lastly, they remember Whitney Houston with the Millennium award, as singers John Legend and Jordin Sparks did version of the late singer’s hits of “The Greatest Love of All” and “I Will Always Love You”.
Lauren Mora ski, “Billboard Music Awards 2012filled with performances and touching tributes” CBS News, May 21,2012
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Jessica Carreon
Per. 6
5-31-12
SCP-173 is one object in the Secure Contain Protect Foundation series. SCP-173 is an object of the Euclid class. SCP-173 is also known as “The Statue” due to it being made of concrete and Krylon brand spray paint. Subject was moved to Site 19 in 1993. No less than 3 D-Class personnel can enter The pStatue’s containment unit. 2 personnel must keep eye contact with the object or else it will attack. Eye contact must be kept at all times until all personnel have exited. Personnel must warn each other before blinking. Reports have been given saying SCP-173 attacks by snapping the neck at the base of the skull or by strangulation. In the case of an attack, all personnel are to observe Class 4 hazardous object procedures. Personnel have also reported hearing a sound of scraping stone when nobody is inside the unit. This is normal and any change of activity shall be reported and tested at once. SCP-173 is a statue-like figure living in its containment unit in the facility. SCP-173 is known to be standing in a combination of feces and blood which is the substance seen on the floor.
Glass. “SCP-173” Secure Contain Protect Foundation. SCP wiki, 2001-2008. Web. Mar 31, 2012.
Glass. “SCP-173” Secure Contain Protect Foundation. SCP wiki, 2001-2008. Web. Mar 31, 2012.
Penguin love in Long Beach
Jimena Escamilla
5/31/12
The signs of penguins in love were unmistakable at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach on Monday puffing their chests, standing on tiptoes while clicking their beaks together, belting out donkey-like brays. This has seethed with courting rituals since the arrival of breeding season. One pair is already tending to a newly hatched chick. Another pair guards a clutch of eggs. The colony of 13 Magellanic penguins, which recently moved from holding pens to a new $1.5-million exhibit that opens to the public Thursday. "In any case, we're delighted to finally have penguins on display," he said. "They are terrific ambassadors for their species, and they have a compelling story to tell about environmental shifts and their consequences."Four of the penguins were found starving and stranded on warm Brazilian beaches, victims of global warming, overfishing, pollution and habitat destruction.
The penguins don't normally stray far from the cold water, anchovies and rocky strongholds at the southern tip of South America, but they're having to travel farther for food. The rest of the penguins came from existing exhibits across the nation. "Part of our job is to get the word out that rapid environmental changes are taking a toll on these birds, and their fate may be linked to ours," Wigdahl said. "Penguins have existed on the planet for more than 50 million years. Yet today, an estimated 75% of the world's 17 species of penguins are threatened or endangered." Visitors will be able to tell who is courting whom in the exhibit through a 1-hour-and-45-minute behind-the-scenes "penguin encounter" tour, which will allow participants — at $90 per person — to get close to the birds.
Sahagun, Louis. Penguin love in Long Beach. <http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-penguin-exhibit-20120515,0,2965273.story>.
The penguins don't normally stray far from the cold water, anchovies and rocky strongholds at the southern tip of South America, but they're having to travel farther for food. The rest of the penguins came from existing exhibits across the nation. "Part of our job is to get the word out that rapid environmental changes are taking a toll on these birds, and their fate may be linked to ours," Wigdahl said. "Penguins have existed on the planet for more than 50 million years. Yet today, an estimated 75% of the world's 17 species of penguins are threatened or endangered." Visitors will be able to tell who is courting whom in the exhibit through a 1-hour-and-45-minute behind-the-scenes "penguin encounter" tour, which will allow participants — at $90 per person — to get close to the birds.
Sahagun, Louis. Penguin love in Long Beach. <http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-penguin-exhibit-20120515,0,2965273.story>.
Claudia Marroquin
May 31, 2012
Period: 6
Billboard Music Awards 2012
The stars were out and shining Sunday night for the 2012 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The Billboard Music Awards on May 20, 2012; was amazing because they were honoring the biggest artists, albums, and songs. But before the artists received their awards, we asked fans to vote for their favorite songs and artists. Nearly three million votes were sending for Fan awards. There were many famous singers who took many awards with them. Some of them are Adele, LMFAO, Jordan Sparks, Alicia Keys, Usher, and many more. And there were artists who performed which were Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, and Stevie Wonder who gave a tribute to Whiney Huston.
Well other than the amazing performances from the biggest singers, there were many stars that won Top Artist and Top Billboard 200 Album awards.
*Top Artist:
· Adele
· Lady Gaga
· Lil Wayne
· Katy Perry
· Rihanna
*Top Hot 100 Songs:
· Rolling in the Deep (Adele)
· Moves Like Jagger (Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera)
· Party Rock Anthem (LMFAO)
· E.T (Katy Perry ft. Kanye West)
· Give me Everything (Pitpull ft. Ne-Yo)
*Top Billboard 200 Album
· Adele [21]
· Michael Buble [Christmas]
· Drake [Take Care]
· Lady Gaga [Born This Way]
· Lil Wayne [Tha Carrer IV]
Well other than the amazing performances from the biggest singers, there were many stars that won Top Artist and Top Billboard 200 Album awards.
*Top Artist:
· Adele
· Lady Gaga
· Lil Wayne
· Katy Perry
· Rihanna
*Top Hot 100 Songs:
· Rolling in the Deep (Adele)
· Moves Like Jagger (Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera)
· Party Rock Anthem (LMFAO)
· E.T (Katy Perry ft. Kanye West)
· Give me Everything (Pitpull ft. Ne-Yo)
*Top Billboard 200 Album
· Adele [21]
· Michael Buble [Christmas]
· Drake [Take Care]
· Lady Gaga [Born This Way]
· Lil Wayne [Tha Carrer IV]
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by: Danielle Cal
Travel J
How to save money in Barcelona:
People could save money by using a Barcelona card. It discounts on top things to do and unlimited use of public transportation make this card worth your money straight. So, you can take advantage of the free train ride. From the airport, to the center of the city.
Best things to do in Barcelona:
Barcelona has some of the most unique and inspiring architect places in the world. You won’t be missing out Gaudi’s Casa Batllo, Sagrada Familia, and Park Guell. Some popular attractions include La Seu (Cathedral of Santa Eulalia) and Guell Park. Later on, you could relax on the waterfront with a cool cerveca (beer) or a glass of cava and accompanied by some tapas.
Best times to visit Barcelona:
The best months to visit Barcelona, Spain are from May to June. When the temperature is in the low to mid 70s.
May-June
*Best time to visit
Pleasant temperature in the low 70s accompanied by several carvinivalesque festivals and a somewhat emptied out city.
Key Events: Verbena de Sant Juan (June) and Sonar (June).
July-August
Temperature, humidity, and prices are also at their highest.
Key Events: El Grec (July) and Fest Major de Gracia (August).
September-December
The tourist season slows down and hotel rates fall a little bit. Average temperatures are in the 60s or 70s.
Key Events: La Diada Catalunya (September), Le Merce (September), and Fira d’ Santa Lucia (December).
January-April
You will find some great deals but a little chilly. Average temperature ranges from 40 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Key Events: Three King Day (January) and Holy Week (March-April).
Travel J
How to save money in Barcelona:
People could save money by using a Barcelona card. It discounts on top things to do and unlimited use of public transportation make this card worth your money straight. So, you can take advantage of the free train ride. From the airport, to the center of the city.
Best things to do in Barcelona:
Barcelona has some of the most unique and inspiring architect places in the world. You won’t be missing out Gaudi’s Casa Batllo, Sagrada Familia, and Park Guell. Some popular attractions include La Seu (Cathedral of Santa Eulalia) and Guell Park. Later on, you could relax on the waterfront with a cool cerveca (beer) or a glass of cava and accompanied by some tapas.
Best times to visit Barcelona:
The best months to visit Barcelona, Spain are from May to June. When the temperature is in the low to mid 70s.
May-June
*Best time to visit
Pleasant temperature in the low 70s accompanied by several carvinivalesque festivals and a somewhat emptied out city.
Key Events: Verbena de Sant Juan (June) and Sonar (June).
July-August
Temperature, humidity, and prices are also at their highest.
Key Events: El Grec (July) and Fest Major de Gracia (August).
September-December
The tourist season slows down and hotel rates fall a little bit. Average temperatures are in the 60s or 70s.
Key Events: La Diada Catalunya (September), Le Merce (September), and Fira d’ Santa Lucia (December).
January-April
You will find some great deals but a little chilly. Average temperature ranges from 40 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Key Events: Three King Day (January) and Holy Week (March-April).
Adele
By: Lloyd Abuelo
5/31/12
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born on May 5th 1988. She is just simply known as Adele. She is an English recording artist and a songwriter. She received a contract from XL Records in 2006, after her friend posted her demo on MySpace. The next year she received the Brit Awards "Critics' Choice" award and won the BBC Sound of 2008. Her first album 19, reached critical and commercial success. The album is certified four times platinum in the UK, and double platinum in the US. Her career skyrocketed after a performance on Saturday Night Live. Her career went even farther when she released her second album 21. The album was well received critically and surpassed the success of her debut. 21 helped Adele earn six Grammy Awards in 2012 including Album of the Year, equaling the record for most Grammy Awards won by a female artist in one night.
Adele was born in Tottenham which is North of London, England. Adele’s mother and father split when Adele was 3. Adele says that her inspiration was the Spice Girls, which influenced her love and passion for music, Adele states that Spice Girls make her what she is today. After moving to South London she became interested in R&B singers such as Destiny’s Child, Aaliyah, and Mary J. Blige. Adele says that the most excited thing that happened in her life was when she watched Pink perform at Brixton Academy. Although she moved from North London, she still remained a loyal fan of her hometown Premier League Football club Tottenham Hotspur.
Bibliography
“Adele.” Wikipedia. Wikipedia May 29, 2012 10:4. Web. 31 May
Adele was born in Tottenham which is North of London, England. Adele’s mother and father split when Adele was 3. Adele says that her inspiration was the Spice Girls, which influenced her love and passion for music, Adele states that Spice Girls make her what she is today. After moving to South London she became interested in R&B singers such as Destiny’s Child, Aaliyah, and Mary J. Blige. Adele says that the most excited thing that happened in her life was when she watched Pink perform at Brixton Academy. Although she moved from North London, she still remained a loyal fan of her hometown Premier League Football club Tottenham Hotspur.
Bibliography
“Adele.” Wikipedia. Wikipedia May 29, 2012 10:4. Web. 31 May
Fashion
By: Emily Portillo
Period 6
5/24/12
Fashion has become very important in people’s lives. Now we see a lot of people trying to keep up with fashion; although, fashion changes all the time. Piercings and tattoos have become popular over time, and haven’t stopped.
Piercings are very noticeable among youngsters. Youngsters get these ideas from television shows. For instance, celebrities often show their pierced eyebrows, lips, nose, and most commonly the belly. Before you would see eighteen year old and over getting pierced, but now there are fourteen year old and younger. You can pretty much get anything pierced if you wanted to. Piercings can range from your average ear piercings, which take 4-8 weeks to heal.
Tattoos are a normal thing for people now as well. Some people get tatted things that represent them. Emerging from their often unsavory reputation of the recent past, tattoos have gained increasing prominence in the past decade. Life magazine estimated in 1936 that 10 million Americans or approximately 6% of the population had at least one tattoo.
A Harris Poll, done in 2003, nearly triples those numbers and estimates that 16% of Americans now have one or more tattoos. Thirty-six percent of those ages 18 to 25, and 40 percent of those ages 26 to 40, have at least one tattoo, according to a fall 2006 survey by the Pew Research Center. The National Geographic News stated in April 2000 that 15% of Americans were tattooed (or approximately 40 million people!)Esquire Magazine estimated in March 2002 that 1 in 8 Americans were tatted. The Harris Poll done in 2003 estimated that fully 36% of those aged 25-29 had one or more tattoos. Another Harris Poll done in 2008 showed that same age group had dropped to 32% with one or more tattoos. According to the American Society of Dermatological Surgery, they stated in 2005, that of all the people they treat with laser and light therapy, only 6% are getting a tattoo removed.
As you can see fashion is something that never gets old. Fashion can be creative, but you have to be exposed to the consequences that can happen. Remember before you do something think twice
Emily Portillo.The life script Editorial. Thursday May, 3, Body Piercings And Tattoos
Emily Portillo. Knoji Knowledge Network. Body Piercing Facts. Copyright@2008-2012
Piercings are very noticeable among youngsters. Youngsters get these ideas from television shows. For instance, celebrities often show their pierced eyebrows, lips, nose, and most commonly the belly. Before you would see eighteen year old and over getting pierced, but now there are fourteen year old and younger. You can pretty much get anything pierced if you wanted to. Piercings can range from your average ear piercings, which take 4-8 weeks to heal.
Tattoos are a normal thing for people now as well. Some people get tatted things that represent them. Emerging from their often unsavory reputation of the recent past, tattoos have gained increasing prominence in the past decade. Life magazine estimated in 1936 that 10 million Americans or approximately 6% of the population had at least one tattoo.
A Harris Poll, done in 2003, nearly triples those numbers and estimates that 16% of Americans now have one or more tattoos. Thirty-six percent of those ages 18 to 25, and 40 percent of those ages 26 to 40, have at least one tattoo, according to a fall 2006 survey by the Pew Research Center. The National Geographic News stated in April 2000 that 15% of Americans were tattooed (or approximately 40 million people!)Esquire Magazine estimated in March 2002 that 1 in 8 Americans were tatted. The Harris Poll done in 2003 estimated that fully 36% of those aged 25-29 had one or more tattoos. Another Harris Poll done in 2008 showed that same age group had dropped to 32% with one or more tattoos. According to the American Society of Dermatological Surgery, they stated in 2005, that of all the people they treat with laser and light therapy, only 6% are getting a tattoo removed.
As you can see fashion is something that never gets old. Fashion can be creative, but you have to be exposed to the consequences that can happen. Remember before you do something think twice
Emily Portillo.The life script Editorial. Thursday May, 3, Body Piercings And Tattoos
Emily Portillo. Knoji Knowledge Network. Body Piercing Facts. Copyright@2008-2012
Lovely Mocochang
By: Jessica Carreon
Period 6
Lovely Mocochang
is a jrock band. Their debut was in October of 2006 with their release of Trailers
(Silver and Gold.) They have made many appearances, becoming more and more
popular as time goes by. At their concert in CC Lemon Hall, Japan, Their
tickets were sold out 2 minutes after their release.
Maya (Masahito Yamazaki) is the vocalist. He was the guitarist for Miyavi before he quit and formed LM.C with Aiji. Maya loves sweets, already at the point where he cannot function without them. (He acts like a mindless zombie without sugar.) Maya loves annoying his band members almost as much as he loves his candy! Masahito described LM.C’s music as “New Century Electro-Rock”
Aiji (Shinji Mizui ) is the guitarist of the band. He was part of the band Pierrot before they disbanded, leaving Aiji to join alongside Maya. Aiji isn’t fond of sweets, but is usually seen on his phone, using it as a distraction from Masahito.
“Lovely Mocochang” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia foundation, n.d. Web. 12 May 2012
“Maayatan” Wikipedia: The Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia foundation, n.d. Web. 12 May 2012
Maya (Masahito Yamazaki) is the vocalist. He was the guitarist for Miyavi before he quit and formed LM.C with Aiji. Maya loves sweets, already at the point where he cannot function without them. (He acts like a mindless zombie without sugar.) Maya loves annoying his band members almost as much as he loves his candy! Masahito described LM.C’s music as “New Century Electro-Rock”
Aiji (Shinji Mizui ) is the guitarist of the band. He was part of the band Pierrot before they disbanded, leaving Aiji to join alongside Maya. Aiji isn’t fond of sweets, but is usually seen on his phone, using it as a distraction from Masahito.
“Lovely Mocochang” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia foundation, n.d. Web. 12 May 2012
“Maayatan” Wikipedia: The Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia foundation, n.d. Web. 12 May 2012
Sarah Marquez.
Period 6. Tia Mowry Pregnant.
Tia Mowry (age 33) was born was born July 6th, 1978 by the name of Tia Dashon Mowry-Hardrict. She gained fame from starring in the hit 90’s show “Sister Sister” with her identical twin sister Tamera Mowry. She is also famous for starring in the television movie “Twitches” and its sequel “Twitches Too”. Tia Mowry is now pregnant, but she also has had a son last June named Cree.
Tia Mowry wedded with Adam Housley (age 40) on May 5th, 2011. As of now, their child is due around November. “Adam and I are excited about having a baby and the blessing that he or she will bring to our lives and to our family and friends,” states the very excited Tia. “We can’t wait to meet this little miracle.” Many tabloids and the media also can’t wait for the child to be born, but they have also asked how her pregnancy has been like and the experiences she has had. “I was extremely fatigued and had morning sickness – more like evening sickness. Luckily, it has subsided in my second trimester. I feel great as of now – more like myself.”
Resources.
- Google Images.
- http://theofficialtiamowry.com/
- The Disney Channel show, Sister Sister.
- USWEEKLY STAFF. January 11, 2011. Exclusive: Sister, Sister’s Tia Mowry Is Pregnant! Us Magazine, Retrieved: April 2012.
Tia Mowry wedded with Adam Housley (age 40) on May 5th, 2011. As of now, their child is due around November. “Adam and I are excited about having a baby and the blessing that he or she will bring to our lives and to our family and friends,” states the very excited Tia. “We can’t wait to meet this little miracle.” Many tabloids and the media also can’t wait for the child to be born, but they have also asked how her pregnancy has been like and the experiences she has had. “I was extremely fatigued and had morning sickness – more like evening sickness. Luckily, it has subsided in my second trimester. I feel great as of now – more like myself.”
Resources.
- Google Images.
- http://theofficialtiamowry.com/
- The Disney Channel show, Sister Sister.
- USWEEKLY STAFF. January 11, 2011. Exclusive: Sister, Sister’s Tia Mowry Is Pregnant! Us Magazine, Retrieved: April 2012.
Jasmine Linarez
period 4
5-3-12
BULLY
My audience will be entertained in my article stop Bullying. Students need to stop bullying because it’s not Good for them. People need to watch the movie to see how it Feels. And to see that its wrong bad, and dangerous. Moreover the movie is going show where the bullying stops, Well the bullying stops when you put your foot down. And you decide to tell an adult. Last, you shouldn’t let anybody treat you bad. Parents should get more involved with their children. Ask them if they have any Problems. Moreover they should go to every single parent conference. Also, give them Freedom at a point,because if they don’t then theirs going to a problem. This film Would inspire many students who have been bullied. Last, people should understand What’s the consequence of bullied?
1.) Jasmin L. Bully. Kim Fischer, Utah. Updated: (May 5/02/12) 10:20 pm | Published: 5/02 7:16 pm ABC 4 News Special Assignment: Proof of Bullying
By: Giselle flores
period 4
5-01-12
Bob Marley Documentary off to a solid start at box office
More than 3 decades after his death Marley continues to fascinate legions of fans, as evidence by the solid debut of a documentary about the reggae musician at the box office this weekend. “Marley” directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald, played in 42 theaters this weekend and collected a respectable $260,000 according to an estimate from distributor Magnolia Pictures. Magnolia decided to open the film on April 20, which is a holiday for some people. The film was also made available to screen for $6.99 on via Facebook that day. Fans can also rent it on video on demand platforms on Sunday; the documentary was the no. 6 top movie rental on iTunes.
Neal Block, Magnolia’s held of distribution, said he was hopeful that strong ward of mouth and positive reviews would help the film “transcend being considered only a Music documentary.” Indeed, music documentaries have had mixed success at the box Office in recent years. In 2011, "Beats, Rhymes & Life," about the group A Tribe Called Quest, started with a strong $111,982 in only four theaters but eventually grossed only a Moderate $1.2 million. "Tupac: Resurrection," a documentary about the late rapper Tupac Shakur had more commercial appeal in 2003, when it ended up collecting $7.7 million.
Giselle F. (5-01-12) Kenneth Turan Bob Marley documentary off to a solid start at box office. By Amy Kaufman Los Angeles Times data base. April 22, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
Neal Block, Magnolia’s held of distribution, said he was hopeful that strong ward of mouth and positive reviews would help the film “transcend being considered only a Music documentary.” Indeed, music documentaries have had mixed success at the box Office in recent years. In 2011, "Beats, Rhymes & Life," about the group A Tribe Called Quest, started with a strong $111,982 in only four theaters but eventually grossed only a Moderate $1.2 million. "Tupac: Resurrection," a documentary about the late rapper Tupac Shakur had more commercial appeal in 2003, when it ended up collecting $7.7 million.
Giselle F. (5-01-12) Kenneth Turan Bob Marley documentary off to a solid start at box office. By Amy Kaufman Los Angeles Times data base. April 22, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
Skrillex: Dubstep Music Producer
Wendy Romero
5/24/12
Per 4
Skrillex’s real name is Sonny John Moore. Skrillex is known as an electronic music producer he is a singer and a songwriter. He was raised in Northeast Los Angeles California. He was born in January 15,1988. Sonny began his first tour as a solo artist in 2007 and he began performing under the name Skrillex. His music is dubstep, electro house, metalcore, glitch and post-hardcore. When he was twelve years old he enrolled in a private school specialized in arts. Sonny was home schooled at the age of fourteen because of bullying. At the age of 16 he found out that he was adopted.
Skrillex has made a lot of songs mostly remixes. He’s known for making the best remixes. . On November 30, 2011, he was nominated for a total of five Grammy Awards at the 54th Grammy Awards. He got one of “Best New artist, Best Dancing record, Best Sort form music video, Best Dance/ Electronica Album, and Best Remixed recording. Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites is Skrillex’s best #1 song.
Bibliography
Wendy Romero. December 21,2012.Skrillex: Dubstep music Producer.Skrillex.Wikipedia Database.
Skrillex has made a lot of songs mostly remixes. He’s known for making the best remixes. . On November 30, 2011, he was nominated for a total of five Grammy Awards at the 54th Grammy Awards. He got one of “Best New artist, Best Dancing record, Best Sort form music video, Best Dance/ Electronica Album, and Best Remixed recording. Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites is Skrillex’s best #1 song.
Bibliography
Wendy Romero. December 21,2012.Skrillex: Dubstep music Producer.Skrillex.Wikipedia Database.
Marylin Monroe
Jessica Herrera
5/24/12
Per 4
Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1, 1926. Marilyn Monroe died at a very young age, 36. She died on August 5, 1962. Her final years were marked with illness, personal problems, and a reputation for being difficult to work with. She was found dead at her home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California. She pent most of her childhood an foster homes. She was a successful career as a model. She was very skilled and she was a very good model.
Monroe had three marriages, and they all ended up being in divorce. Monroe married James Dougherty on June 19,1942. He passed away on August 15, 2005 at the age of 84. James Dougherty died San Rafael, California.
Bibiliograhy
Padilla, H. (2000, June 6). Hugo prohibits custom animal slaughter; the vote will officially close a Hmong slaughterhouse, where animals were sacrificed for religious reasons. Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), p. 1B. Retrieved February 28, 2001 from Lexis-Nexis Universe/General News database.
Monroe had three marriages, and they all ended up being in divorce. Monroe married James Dougherty on June 19,1942. He passed away on August 15, 2005 at the age of 84. James Dougherty died San Rafael, California.
Bibiliograhy
Padilla, H. (2000, June 6). Hugo prohibits custom animal slaughter; the vote will officially close a Hmong slaughterhouse, where animals were sacrificed for religious reasons. Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), p. 1B. Retrieved February 28, 2001 from Lexis-Nexis Universe/General News database.
“The Raven’ actor John Cusack gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
During the induction, John Cusack’s friends Jack Black, Don Aykroyd, and Billy Bob Thornton praised his work. Don Aykroyd suggested only a possible career in the music business now that his onetime “Gross Pointe Black”. John Cusack said, “There’s one condition that has to be in place.” He also said “I think I would have to play a truck driver or something. I don’t think it would work for me to play the same guy,” he joked to Jason Kennedy. John Cusack followed up the ceremony with a visit to “Jimmy Kimmel live”. John Cusack is a two-time Academy Award winner.
D’Zurilla, C (2012, April 25). “The Raven’ actor Cusack gets star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. L.A Times (Los Angeles, CA). Received April 30,2012. From the Los Angeles Time database.
Rebecca Gomez
Per5
04’30’12
The Heart Attack Grill
The heart attack grill is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. This restaurant is known for having meals filled up with calories. This restaurant has a “ hospitalized theme “ to it where the ladies that work there are dressed as nurses and dinners are called patience it also has ambulances at the out side of the restaurant. This restaurant has never hidden to their costumers that their food can hurt them. Even the name says it therefore the costumers know what risk they are taking. They do not accept credit cards because you may die before the checks are received. Their menu contains burgers with high calories. They has won the Guinness world record for highest calorie burger the “ Quadruple bypass burger “ which has 9,983 calories their shakes, and fries are also filled with many calories.
Recently a woman in her 40’s collapsed after eating a double bypass burger, drinking a margarita and smoking a cigarette. She was unconscious at the restaurant this woman is now recovering at the hospital the owner of this establishment said that he wishes her good recovery.
1. Lynch Rene, April 23, 2012, Heart attack grill strikes again owner calls diners risk – takes-Los Angels
Recently a woman in her 40’s collapsed after eating a double bypass burger, drinking a margarita and smoking a cigarette. She was unconscious at the restaurant this woman is now recovering at the hospital the owner of this establishment said that he wishes her good recovery.
1. Lynch Rene, April 23, 2012, Heart attack grill strikes again owner calls diners risk – takes-Los Angels
"Classic Hollywood"
by:Daniel Giron
5/23/12
Over the last 41 years film photographer and author Marc Wanamaker had some 200,000 photographs of the history of film making in North America from 1909 until today. He sold the photos to Cecilia DeMille Presley granddaughter of filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille. Then last month the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was given about 70,000 of those photographs from Presley. He also gave some of the photos to researches to find what movies, was being film at that time. Collection features images from more than 100 major and independent studios from1920s, including Biograph, Edison, E&R Jungle Film Co.
But it all started with Wanamaker with the first photos for the behind-the-scenes filmmaking, which he had in the Bison Archives naming after the old Bison Film Co. The academy's Margaret Herrick Library at the Fairbanks Center for Motion Picture Study has more than 10 million photographs. He had traveled the world to find these photos. The photos will also play an important part in the academy's planed museum. Marc Wanamaker spent his lifetime on finding these photos.
Susan, K. (2012, April 23). Classic Hollywood: Motion pictures in still photos. (Los Angeles). Retrieved April 25, 2012 from La Times database.
But it all started with Wanamaker with the first photos for the behind-the-scenes filmmaking, which he had in the Bison Archives naming after the old Bison Film Co. The academy's Margaret Herrick Library at the Fairbanks Center for Motion Picture Study has more than 10 million photographs. He had traveled the world to find these photos. The photos will also play an important part in the academy's planed museum. Marc Wanamaker spent his lifetime on finding these photos.
Susan, K. (2012, April 23). Classic Hollywood: Motion pictures in still photos. (Los Angeles). Retrieved April 25, 2012 from La Times database.
Coming Soon: The Amazing Spider-Man in 3-D
By Jose Perez
5-22-12
Many spider-man fans have been waiting for the 4th spider movie. It will be coming to theaters in July 3, 2012. This will be a day before Independence Day. In this movie there are going to be new characters instead of the old characters. Now that there are new characters, there will be new exciting action and new drama. People say that this movie will bring more money than the third spider-man movie.
In this movie a scientist tests one of his experiments on himself and transforms into a monster known as Lizard. The new spider-man character is a boy that was separated from his family at a young age. He grew up with his new family. He uses a gadget to shoot out webs. Later on he meets his real father and doesn’t know that he is his enemy until the end. This movie will bring a lot of excitement and entertainment.
By Jose Perez
5-22-12
Many spider-man fans have been waiting for the 4th spider movie. It will be coming to theaters in July 3, 2012. This will be a day before Independence Day. In this movie there are going to be new characters instead of the old characters. Now that there are new characters, there will be new exciting action and new drama. People say that this movie will bring more money than the third spider-man movie.
In this movie a scientist tests one of his experiments on himself and transforms into a monster known as Lizard. The new spider-man character is a boy that was separated from his family at a young age. He grew up with his new family. He uses a gadget to shoot out webs. Later on he meets his real father and doesn’t know that he is his enemy until the end. This movie will bring a lot of excitement and entertainment.
Driver Crashes Into Boyle Heights Building Cristian Martinez 5/23/12
A driver was hospitalized after crashing her vehicle through a wall of a Boyle Heights building Tuesday. The entire car ended up in the building, which was inspected to determine whether it was safe to enter. The building at First Street and Pleasant Avenue has been vacant for months, according to police.
Witnesses, who told police the vehicle was traveling about 80 to 100 mph, helped the woman from the car. They also said the woman had to be restrained before firefighters arrived. Details regarding her injuries were not immediately. A witness told NBC4 “It went in about 25 feet.” The witness also said, “We had to dig her out. She was yelling and screaming about trying to get away.”
Witnesses, who told police the vehicle was traveling about 80 to 100 mph, helped the woman from the car. They also said the woman had to be restrained before firefighters arrived. Details regarding her injuries were not immediately. A witness told NBC4 “It went in about 25 feet.” The witness also said, “We had to dig her out. She was yelling and screaming about trying to get away.”
7.4 quake hits near Acapulco, Mexico Josue Marroquin 5/23/12
A strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit central and southern Mexico on Tuesday March 20,2012, damaging 800 homes near the epicenter of earth, swaying tall buildings and spreading fear and panic hundreds of miles away in the capital of Mexico City. One of the strongest to shake Mexico since the deadly 1985 temblor that killed thousands in Mexico City, Tuesday's earthquake hit hardest in border area of southern Oaxaca and Guerrero states, where Guerrero official confirmed that 800 homes had been damaged, with another 60 having collapsed.
In Mexico City, frightened workers and residents poured into the streets of the capital just minutes after noon local time. Telephone service was down in the city and throughout the area where the quake was felt and some neighborhoods were without power, according to Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard, who set up a hotline for people to report damage. A pedestrian bridge collapsed on an empty transit bus. About 40 passengers were stranded for a short time on the Mexico City airport air train, but later released. The airport closed for a time but officials said there was no runway damage and they resumed operations.
In Mexico City, frightened workers and residents poured into the streets of the capital just minutes after noon local time. Telephone service was down in the city and throughout the area where the quake was felt and some neighborhoods were without power, according to Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard, who set up a hotline for people to report damage. A pedestrian bridge collapsed on an empty transit bus. About 40 passengers were stranded for a short time on the Mexico City airport air train, but later released. The airport closed for a time but officials said there was no runway damage and they resumed operations.
NEW SUV SPORTS CARS IN CHINA: by Jonathan Portillo 5/23/12
SUVs are big in china are talking about. They are big because of their large interiors, big engines and high-tech of SUVs. Chinese drivers purchased about 2.1 million SUVs last year, according to LMC automobile. It may double by 2014, despite of steep import duties luxury taxes that can drive prices for some model well above $100,000.
Maserati showed off the crossover Kubang, the Italian brands first SUVs, scheduled to began production in 2013, the vehicle is expected to retail for more than 100,000 Lamborghini showcased a concept called URUS, it’s first stab at a sports utility vehicle in nearly two decades.
Maserati showed off the crossover Kubang, the Italian brands first SUVs, scheduled to began production in 2013, the vehicle is expected to retail for more than 100,000 Lamborghini showcased a concept called URUS, it’s first stab at a sports utility vehicle in nearly two decades.
THE AVENGERS 5/23/12 by: Axel Zarate
The Avengers
The Movie The Avengers is coming in May 4th, 2012 and the superheroes are Captain America, Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, Black Widow, and Hawkeye. The movie should be epic because many are good heroes, but in my opinion Captain America. The movie starts with Nick Fury an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. that is looking for the superheroes. When they unite they have to save the world from the enemy that emerges the global safety. When Loki and his cohorts threaten global security, Nick Fury and his team will need all their powers to save the world from disaster. (IMDb)
The production has spent a lot of money, so I think that people should enjoy the movie. The movie spent about $220,000,000. I think it is going to be the bomb because there’s going to be fighting and all sort of violence. This makes it more exciting for the crowd and makes it earn more money the movie.
The Movie The Avengers is coming in May 4th, 2012 and the superheroes are Captain America, Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, Black Widow, and Hawkeye. The movie should be epic because many are good heroes, but in my opinion Captain America. The movie starts with Nick Fury an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. that is looking for the superheroes. When they unite they have to save the world from the enemy that emerges the global safety. When Loki and his cohorts threaten global security, Nick Fury and his team will need all their powers to save the world from disaster. (IMDb)
The production has spent a lot of money, so I think that people should enjoy the movie. The movie spent about $220,000,000. I think it is going to be the bomb because there’s going to be fighting and all sort of violence. This makes it more exciting for the crowd and makes it earn more money the movie.
Tally of Terror
Skarleth Deras, Debora Agustin, Jessica Carreon
3-29-12
Which horror movie is favored by students? With a tally taken from students including Haydee DeLeon, Gina Choi, Romeo Hernandez, Kimberly Cruz, Jose Aldana, and Rosalyn SiIlverio.
The most favored movie was the Exorcist followed by The Ring and Wrong Turn in a tie for 2nd. (There were other choices, but those didn't get enough votes.
We asked the people mentioned above to pick 3 movies that are their favorite.
Results were: #= One vote
Silent House:
The Woman in Black: # #
THe Exorcist: # # # # #
The Grudge: # #
The RIng: # # #
Paranormal Activity: #
Wrong Turn: # # #
Hills Have Eyes:
Scream 4:
Nightmare on Elm Street: # #
The most favored movie was the Exorcist followed by The Ring and Wrong Turn in a tie for 2nd. (There were other choices, but those didn't get enough votes.
We asked the people mentioned above to pick 3 movies that are their favorite.
Results were: #= One vote
Silent House:
The Woman in Black: # #
THe Exorcist: # # # # #
The Grudge: # #
The RIng: # # #
Paranormal Activity: #
Wrong Turn: # # #
Hills Have Eyes:
Scream 4:
Nightmare on Elm Street: # #
The “Levitated Mass” is now at LACMA. It is a 340 ton granite megalith. The boulder is one of the largest megaliths moved since ancient times. Our Entertainment reporter took an interview from the librarian. She responded, “I think the boulder that they are moving from Riverside to LACMA is cool. It is really heavy. I think LACMA wants the big boulder because it’s beautiful to look at and it’s enormous size.”
The “Levitated Mass” is the fourth enormous geometric form in brushed stainless steel that has nestled since 1982. It is displayed in a public arcade downtown.
The journey of “Levitated Mass” to the LACMA took eleven days. The boulder traveled one hundred-five miles through twenty-two cities at a speed of five to eight mph. It moved only at night. This journey began in a Riverside stone quarry and ended, 22 cities later, at the front of LACMA. When the “Levitated Mass” was moving near the museum it captured everybody’s attention on the street. People started to take pictures and videos. Some people also waited in front of the LACMA museum at night to see this giant megalith themselves. While the workers were loading this huge megalith, at the same time, other workers were constructing the rock’s exhibit. The “Levitated Mass” is going to be perfect for LACMA’s rock exhibit. As the librarian said, “I think it is going to be a big attraction at LACMA, hopefully.”
The “Levitated Mass” is the fourth enormous geometric form in brushed stainless steel that has nestled since 1982. It is displayed in a public arcade downtown.
The journey of “Levitated Mass” to the LACMA took eleven days. The boulder traveled one hundred-five miles through twenty-two cities at a speed of five to eight mph. It moved only at night. This journey began in a Riverside stone quarry and ended, 22 cities later, at the front of LACMA. When the “Levitated Mass” was moving near the museum it captured everybody’s attention on the street. People started to take pictures and videos. Some people also waited in front of the LACMA museum at night to see this giant megalith themselves. While the workers were loading this huge megalith, at the same time, other workers were constructing the rock’s exhibit. The “Levitated Mass” is going to be perfect for LACMA’s rock exhibit. As the librarian said, “I think it is going to be a big attraction at LACMA, hopefully.”
By: Edgar Ubaldo, David Gonzalez-Leon, William Vasquez,and Katie Ann Mora
March 26, 2012
“Mario and. Sonic have been rivals since they began. Mario was created by video game designer Miyamoto and is licensed by Nintendo. Sonic was introduced as Sega’s mascot in 1991. Since Sonic began, so did their rivalry. The game “Mario and Sonic in The Olympic Games” was a big hit to all Mario and Sonic fans. After its success, they made a sequel called “Mario and Sonic in the Winter Olympic Games”.
Based on studies made, it is shown that the amount of people who prefer Mario over Sonic is equal to the amount of people who prefer Sonic over Mario. Thus, there is equality over said plumber and hedgehog.
Based on studies made, it is shown that the amount of people who prefer Mario over Sonic is equal to the amount of people who prefer Sonic over Mario. Thus, there is equality over said plumber and hedgehog.
Virgil's Talent Show of 2012
Eugene Rhee and Cristian Martinez
March 12, 2012
The talent show is going to be one of the most memorable times for the Virgil students and staff. It will be held on March 29th, 2012 in the auditorium. Last year, audiences was disappointed with the performances but now for this year there will be auditions so they can see if the contestants can be qualified to show off their talent. The auditions are closed now and will be judging who will be the competitors. The prize of winning the talent show is bragging rights stated by one of the members in City Year.
The contestants are mostly dancers, rappers, and singers. This time some of the teachers will also perform like Mr. Keiler from the journalism class will perform as a band with other teachers. The big question is who is going to win this competition this year?
The Tigers Roar interviews a couple of Virgil Middle School students and here is what they said. “We want to see talented students that can actually entertain us,” says Jenesis Hidalgo. Some students will see their friends on the talent show like Jose Perez, “I’m going to see my buddy Juan, rapping in the talent show,” Hopefully, the talent show will be entertaining to the students.
The contestants are mostly dancers, rappers, and singers. This time some of the teachers will also perform like Mr. Keiler from the journalism class will perform as a band with other teachers. The big question is who is going to win this competition this year?
The Tigers Roar interviews a couple of Virgil Middle School students and here is what they said. “We want to see talented students that can actually entertain us,” says Jenesis Hidalgo. Some students will see their friends on the talent show like Jose Perez, “I’m going to see my buddy Juan, rapping in the talent show,” Hopefully, the talent show will be entertaining to the students.
2012 Talent Show and School Play at Virgil Middle School
By: Prottasha Khan, Jimena Escamilla, and Ilene Garcia
03/12/12
Ms.Goin, the Virgil MS drama teacher, is supervising the 2012 Talent show at Virgil. Auditions were complete on February 15th and 16th. Right now, play rehearsals are going on after school on Mondays from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm and on Wednesday and Thursdays from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm too. Rehearsals began Wednesday, February 22nd and go through Friday, April 27th.
Our spring play will be a comedy. Ms.Goin started the rehearsals with twenty students or more. For some students, it will be a new experience. For some, this play will make their interest in drama, so maybe next year they can go to Ms.Goin's drama class.
Our Entertainment Section reporter interviewed three Virgil students. One of them is Gina Choi. She said, “I signed up for talent show because people can see that I can sing. My talent is singing. I think I have 50/50 chance to win.” Another student is Haydee Deleon. Haydee said, “I was bored that’s why I signed up. My talent is singing and I highly doubt that I have a chance to win.” Our last one is Alesandra Duran who said, “I signed up for fun. My talent is singing and I think I don't have a chance to win. I will be singing the song Granado.”
Our spring play will be a comedy. Ms.Goin started the rehearsals with twenty students or more. For some students, it will be a new experience. For some, this play will make their interest in drama, so maybe next year they can go to Ms.Goin's drama class.
Our Entertainment Section reporter interviewed three Virgil students. One of them is Gina Choi. She said, “I signed up for talent show because people can see that I can sing. My talent is singing. I think I have 50/50 chance to win.” Another student is Haydee Deleon. Haydee said, “I was bored that’s why I signed up. My talent is singing and I highly doubt that I have a chance to win.” Our last one is Alesandra Duran who said, “I signed up for fun. My talent is singing and I think I don't have a chance to win. I will be singing the song Granado.”
Snooki's Meatball in the Oven
3-12-12
Debora Agustin, Jessica Carreon, Skarleth Deras, and Mario Reyes
"OMG! Snooki's pregnant!"
From the party nights to the difficult days at the shore, Nicole Polizzi mainly known as SNOOKI has gained an on-off positive-negative reputation. After hooking up with some of the boys at the shore, Snooki has had a lot of love/hate relationship. Especially with her boyfriend, Jionni Lavalle.
Snooki has recently told US Weekly about the baby rumors being true. She kept it a secret for the first trimester because she didn't want to "Jinx" herself. Rumors have been coming up since the beginning of the year. None have been confirmed until this month.
"Snooki's too young. She parties too much. She can be responsible if she wants to. She should name her baby meatball! No, I'm kidding...Maybe an Italian name.....or Molly." Says Elixed Nava and Joshua Cabrera
With Nicole being pregnant, Jersey Shore's ratings may plummet or rise. A 6th season has not been confirmed. The question is "Will the shore survive without it's ditzy star?" We'll just have to see. "I don't really know Nicole that well, but she's probably too much of a party animal to be a mom. She may not be responsible. She should name the baby Hope or something...."
From the party nights to the difficult days at the shore, Nicole Polizzi mainly known as SNOOKI has gained an on-off positive-negative reputation. After hooking up with some of the boys at the shore, Snooki has had a lot of love/hate relationship. Especially with her boyfriend, Jionni Lavalle.
Snooki has recently told US Weekly about the baby rumors being true. She kept it a secret for the first trimester because she didn't want to "Jinx" herself. Rumors have been coming up since the beginning of the year. None have been confirmed until this month.
"Snooki's too young. She parties too much. She can be responsible if she wants to. She should name her baby meatball! No, I'm kidding...Maybe an Italian name.....or Molly." Says Elixed Nava and Joshua Cabrera
With Nicole being pregnant, Jersey Shore's ratings may plummet or rise. A 6th season has not been confirmed. The question is "Will the shore survive without it's ditzy star?" We'll just have to see. "I don't really know Nicole that well, but she's probably too much of a party animal to be a mom. She may not be responsible. She should name the baby Hope or something...."
Virgil Students Read 200,000,000 Words
by David Chavez and Oscar Bonilla
Virgil has reached a total amount of 200,000,000 words in AR reading. The top reader in the AR are: Min, Stephanie, Ehran Herandez, Ivette Hernandez, and Bobae Yoo.
The most popular books are the Hunger Games, Twilight, and Breaking Dawn. The book that has the most words is Andreson Ville.
The 6th graders have a total amount of words are 72,308,664 words. The 7th graders have 67,598,593. The 8th graders have 71,308,664. It was achieved on March 5, 2012.
The most popular books are the Hunger Games, Twilight, and Breaking Dawn. The book that has the most words is Andreson Ville.
The 6th graders have a total amount of words are 72,308,664 words. The 7th graders have 67,598,593. The 8th graders have 71,308,664. It was achieved on March 5, 2012.
Snooki's Little Meatball
By: Jessica Herrera, Kathy Martinez, Aaron Soriano, Wendy Romero
Snooki finally admits she's pregnant and not only is she pregnant but she is also engaged to Jionni Laville. But before she knew about the big news herself,Snooki revealed that she went crazy at Las Vegas on New Years Eve. She said "I didn't know I was at the time, so i went to have some drinks to celebrate New Years." After that, she and Jionni were the first to find out she was pregnant just after their big night out. The news remained a secret to the public, but they finally announced last week revealed two names in mind for her baby, Jionni Jr. for a boy and Isabella for a girl. Despite being engaged with a sparkly new diamond ring. Snooki said she and Jionni will wait at least a year to wed so she has time to lose the baby weight.
Meanwhile one of the Jersey Shore cast-mate; Vinny Guadagnino, was worried that Snooki's baby was his.
Meanwhile one of the Jersey Shore cast-mate; Vinny Guadagnino, was worried that Snooki's baby was his.
Ellen's Dance Dare
By: Jessica Herrera, Kathy Martinez, Wendy Romero, Aaron Soriano, and Kevin Zelaya
On January 16, 2012 Ellen Degeneres made a different challenge to the public, much like planking. Just like the randomness of planking, Degeneres challenged her audience to sneak up on people at a random time or place and dance behind them without them knowing. As quoted by Ellen, "the stranger the place, the better." Also, "it's more thrilling and funny if you don't know them."
On February 22, 2012 at the Lorax Premiere, Taylor Swift told Zack Efron about “The Dance Dare." They immediately recorded a Dance Dare for Ellen to see and danced behind the stars like Betty White, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber and Akon.
The Entertainment Section interviewed Ms. Goin and she happens to be an amazing dancer herself, doing dances like the running man and break dancing. She would support students to do the same. She also thinks it’s funny about Ellen’s dance dare and that, "it’s a fun way to teach someone to overcome shyness and more about dancing." She also would like to do a dance dare for Ellen.
Next Ms.Chavez was interviewed and she said that the dance dare is pretty funny and she would actually do the dance dare for Ellen, but only to the people she knows because she’s scared that people she doesn’t know would get mad or think she’s crazy. Also, she would support kids or anyone to do Ellen’s dance dare.
For more information, anyone could go to www.youtube.com/Ellens dance dare or they could also go to Ellen’s website called www.ellen.warmerbros.com. Also, whoever has the best dance dare video will win a one hundred dollar gift card from Ellen, and would be invited to perform the dance in front of her on her show.
On February 22, 2012 at the Lorax Premiere, Taylor Swift told Zack Efron about “The Dance Dare." They immediately recorded a Dance Dare for Ellen to see and danced behind the stars like Betty White, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber and Akon.
The Entertainment Section interviewed Ms. Goin and she happens to be an amazing dancer herself, doing dances like the running man and break dancing. She would support students to do the same. She also thinks it’s funny about Ellen’s dance dare and that, "it’s a fun way to teach someone to overcome shyness and more about dancing." She also would like to do a dance dare for Ellen.
Next Ms.Chavez was interviewed and she said that the dance dare is pretty funny and she would actually do the dance dare for Ellen, but only to the people she knows because she’s scared that people she doesn’t know would get mad or think she’s crazy. Also, she would support kids or anyone to do Ellen’s dance dare.
For more information, anyone could go to www.youtube.com/Ellens dance dare or they could also go to Ellen’s website called www.ellen.warmerbros.com. Also, whoever has the best dance dare video will win a one hundred dollar gift card from Ellen, and would be invited to perform the dance in front of her on her show.
Nicki Minaj at the Grammy Awards
By: Jessica, Kathy Martinez, Wendy Romero, Kevin Zelaya, and Aaron Soriano
Date: 3.7.12
Nicki Minaj had an awesome performance during the Grammies. Many people think she looked weird because of what she was wearing and I guess she did look weird. We asked questions and interviewed 8 people, 6 students and 2 teachers. We asked questions about how she dressed, how she sang, and how she looked along with many others. They all answered with interesting answers and each had a good opinion. These students are, Griffith Gabourel, Angel Medina, Mariel, Diana Liseth, Nayeli Garcia, and Yasmin Florian. The 2 teachers were Ms. Ionita, and Mr. Keiler.
Griffith said, “Nicki Minaj is fake” but he did not see her performance. He does not really like how she raps or sings. Angel Medina answered that, "she is fake. No I did not see it, I do not like how she dresses. To me, she dresses like a “slut.” And I don’t really like how she raps nor sings." Mariel answered, "Yes, no, I didn’t see it yes I like how she dresses and yes I do like how she sings. Diana answered, yes she is real, no I did not see her performance, and I kind like how she dresses, and I do like how she sings and raps." Yasmin answered the same and Nayeli answered, "Yes, she is real, I did see the performance and I did like it. I don’t like how she dresses, and I do like how she sings and raps."
Ms. Ionita answered, "I don’t really like her. I did not see her performance. She was imitating Lady Gaga, so not really, and I do not like how she raps and sings." Mr.Keiler answered, "She’s the new Missy Elliot. I did see the performance and she was trying to offend the church and ride the bandwagon related to exorcism. Yes, she was creative, and yes I do like how she raps and sings."
Griffith said, “Nicki Minaj is fake” but he did not see her performance. He does not really like how she raps or sings. Angel Medina answered that, "she is fake. No I did not see it, I do not like how she dresses. To me, she dresses like a “slut.” And I don’t really like how she raps nor sings." Mariel answered, "Yes, no, I didn’t see it yes I like how she dresses and yes I do like how she sings. Diana answered, yes she is real, no I did not see her performance, and I kind like how she dresses, and I do like how she sings and raps." Yasmin answered the same and Nayeli answered, "Yes, she is real, I did see the performance and I did like it. I don’t like how she dresses, and I do like how she sings and raps."
Ms. Ionita answered, "I don’t really like her. I did not see her performance. She was imitating Lady Gaga, so not really, and I do not like how she raps and sings." Mr.Keiler answered, "She’s the new Missy Elliot. I did see the performance and she was trying to offend the church and ride the bandwagon related to exorcism. Yes, she was creative, and yes I do like how she raps and sings."
Justin Bieber Liked and then Not
By: Jessica Herrera , Kathy Martinez, Wendy Romero, and Kevin Zelaya
Date: 3.07.12
Many Virgil students have said, "I like Justin Bieber" and others have said they don’t. People say, "oh, I like Justin Bieber and his music.” There are people that say, ”I like Justin Bieber but not his music, or I like his music but not him.” I have to say I only like 2 or 3 of his songs and Justin is an okay singer. Many teenagers and adults have said many negative things about him like.
We interviewed 2 students from Virgil Middle School. A student that doesn’t like him and a student that does. One of the students said, “he is not that bad. I guess people say things about him that are negative and to be honest I say things about him too. I don’t really like him. I say he was famous when he first started but not much now. Justin Bieber is not famous because of how he sings, he is famous for being famous.”
We asked a different student and she said, ”it is not polite that people make fun of Justin or say anything negative about him. They shouldn’t be allowed to say anything dirty. These people are just very rude. Justin Bieber is a regular person like all of us humans so he deserves respect. I don’t think people would like it if someone was really rude to them and said something really negative about them, so I say Justin Bieber needs more respect."
We interviewed 2 students from Virgil Middle School. A student that doesn’t like him and a student that does. One of the students said, “he is not that bad. I guess people say things about him that are negative and to be honest I say things about him too. I don’t really like him. I say he was famous when he first started but not much now. Justin Bieber is not famous because of how he sings, he is famous for being famous.”
We asked a different student and she said, ”it is not polite that people make fun of Justin or say anything negative about him. They shouldn’t be allowed to say anything dirty. These people are just very rude. Justin Bieber is a regular person like all of us humans so he deserves respect. I don’t think people would like it if someone was really rude to them and said something really negative about them, so I say Justin Bieber needs more respect."
Oscar of 2012
By: Ilene Garcia, Prottasha Khan, and Mario Reyes
03/05/12
On Sunday, February 25, 2012 the 84 Annual Academy awards took place live from Hollywood and Highland center was packed and contained eye-raising surprises. This year many new artists got awards and many performances including cirque du Soleil and Billy crystal himself were participated.
There were many categories for words given that night, some were cinematography, Animated feature film, Music (original song), and many more. In Addition, the one that went with the most awards of all was “Hugo”. Winners for actor and actress in leading role are Jean Dujardin and Neryl Streep, the iron lady. For supporting role, were Christopher Plummer as the beginner” and Octavia Spencer as the “help”. Furthermore, Rango directed by Gore Verbinski won the title animated feature film and “Man or Muppet” song took the Music (original song” award. “Hugo” directed by Robert Richardson who dominated with most awards, including the cinematography award.
Some of the Performances made the Oscars better and funnier. These performances included Cirque du Soleil, who also performed ten years ago at the Oscars. Some questions were given to Rachael Cuestas, librarian. Her answer to our question was “Yes I did watch the Oscars, the results were good, the best performing was Cirque du Soleil and what I didn’t like was Angelino white skinny legs sticking out of her black heavy puffy dress.”
There were many categories for words given that night, some were cinematography, Animated feature film, Music (original song), and many more. In Addition, the one that went with the most awards of all was “Hugo”. Winners for actor and actress in leading role are Jean Dujardin and Neryl Streep, the iron lady. For supporting role, were Christopher Plummer as the beginner” and Octavia Spencer as the “help”. Furthermore, Rango directed by Gore Verbinski won the title animated feature film and “Man or Muppet” song took the Music (original song” award. “Hugo” directed by Robert Richardson who dominated with most awards, including the cinematography award.
Some of the Performances made the Oscars better and funnier. These performances included Cirque du Soleil, who also performed ten years ago at the Oscars. Some questions were given to Rachael Cuestas, librarian. Her answer to our question was “Yes I did watch the Oscars, the results were good, the best performing was Cirque du Soleil and what I didn’t like was Angelino white skinny legs sticking out of her black heavy puffy dress.”
The Oscars 2012
By: Elijah Azuela, Josue Marroquin, and Cristian Martinez
February 29, 2012
Students have all probably heard the Oscars came out on TV February 26, 2012. The Oscars showed movie stars, directors, and producers receiving awards for their work in the movies. There were many artists that were in the Oscars show like Demian Bichir and Jen Dujardin, both nominated for best actor awards.The other best actors in leading roles were George Clooney, Gary Oldman, and Brad Pitt.
The winner for best actor in a leading role was Jean Dujardin in The Artist. The best actress in a leading role nominees were Glenn Close, Viola Davis, Rooney Mara, Meryl Streep, and Michelle Williams. The winner for best actress in a leading role was Meryl Steep in The Iron Lady.
The nominated actors in supporting roles were Kenneth Branagh, Jonah Hill, Nick Nolle, Christopher Plummer, and Max von Sydow. The winner for best actor in a supporting role was Christopher Plummer in Beginners.
The nominated actresses in supporting roles were Berenice Bejo, Jessica Chastain, Melissa McCarthy, Janet McTeer, and Octivia Spencer. The winner for actress in a supporting role was Octavia Spencer.
The Oscars were awarding these good actors for their work in good movies that Virgil students might someday see.
The winner for best actor in a leading role was Jean Dujardin in The Artist. The best actress in a leading role nominees were Glenn Close, Viola Davis, Rooney Mara, Meryl Streep, and Michelle Williams. The winner for best actress in a leading role was Meryl Steep in The Iron Lady.
The nominated actors in supporting roles were Kenneth Branagh, Jonah Hill, Nick Nolle, Christopher Plummer, and Max von Sydow. The winner for best actor in a supporting role was Christopher Plummer in Beginners.
The nominated actresses in supporting roles were Berenice Bejo, Jessica Chastain, Melissa McCarthy, Janet McTeer, and Octivia Spencer. The winner for actress in a supporting role was Octavia Spencer.
The Oscars were awarding these good actors for their work in good movies that Virgil students might someday see.
Miku Hatsune is Queen of the Votes
By: Jessica Carreon, Skarleth Deras, Mario Reyes, and Debora Agustin
3-5-12
The 2012 Olympics are coming up on July 27th, but a closer event related to the Olympics is already among us. People may vote for the performer they want to see. One of the most unusual performers on the list is currently ranking first against 99 other performers.
Measuring at 5.2 ft, weighing in about 93 lbs, Born on August 31st, 16 year old Hatsune Miku has the highest vote! Miku is part of the japanese singing voice synthesizer titles VOCALOID. Miku's voice is based off of Japanese VA Saki Fujita. Miku's design and color scheme is created by manga artist Kei Garo.
"I think it's awesome knowing that she'll be performing, well, hopefully she will be performing!" Stated Miku Fan, Kaitlin Reyes. "She is an awesome singer!"
As of January 19th, Miku has outranked Lady Gaga. Miku may become the first hologram to perform at the Olympics. "I don't think she deserves first. I don't believe in holograms." Says Chan Ho Choi.
Link to Miku performing "World is Mine" in Tokyo, Japan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTXO7KGHtjI
Voting page: http://www.the-top-tens.com/lists/singers-perform-london-olympics-opening-ceremonies.asp
Measuring at 5.2 ft, weighing in about 93 lbs, Born on August 31st, 16 year old Hatsune Miku has the highest vote! Miku is part of the japanese singing voice synthesizer titles VOCALOID. Miku's voice is based off of Japanese VA Saki Fujita. Miku's design and color scheme is created by manga artist Kei Garo.
"I think it's awesome knowing that she'll be performing, well, hopefully she will be performing!" Stated Miku Fan, Kaitlin Reyes. "She is an awesome singer!"
As of January 19th, Miku has outranked Lady Gaga. Miku may become the first hologram to perform at the Olympics. "I don't think she deserves first. I don't believe in holograms." Says Chan Ho Choi.
Link to Miku performing "World is Mine" in Tokyo, Japan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTXO7KGHtjI
Voting page: http://www.the-top-tens.com/lists/singers-perform-london-olympics-opening-ceremonies.asp
Star Wars Making More Money
By Elijah Azuela, Josue Marroquin, and Leonel Pivaral
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace was the first prequel to the actual first Star Wars movie, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. The original movie was released in theaters on May 19, 1999.
Some people don’t like this movie, such as Isis Santos who said, “I think this movie is stupid and there is no point for this movie to be released again.” This movie focuses on Anakin Skywalker instead of his son, Luke Skywalker. The main characters Qui-Gon (Liam Neeson), Obi –Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), and Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd) find their way to a planet called Naboo. Here, the planet is being taken over by the Federation. According to imb.com, the movie only got 6.4 stars for the 1999 version.
This year there will be more releases of 3D movies such as Titanic. Some movies already came out in 2011. Beauty and The Beast came out in 3D this year. Also, The Lion King came out in 3D last year. Some other movies that will be coming out again in 3D are Finding Nemo, Monster’s Inc., and The Little Mermaid.
Some students at Virgil Middle School such as Cristian Martinez said, “I think they’re only re-releasing these movies because they want to make more money”. Matthew Perez said, “I think its pointless to re-release these films because its just a rip-off.” This reporter thinks it is a rip-off because students are just paying extra to see movies they already watched when they could just buy them and watch them as much as they want, just without the 3D.
Some people don’t like this movie, such as Isis Santos who said, “I think this movie is stupid and there is no point for this movie to be released again.” This movie focuses on Anakin Skywalker instead of his son, Luke Skywalker. The main characters Qui-Gon (Liam Neeson), Obi –Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), and Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd) find their way to a planet called Naboo. Here, the planet is being taken over by the Federation. According to imb.com, the movie only got 6.4 stars for the 1999 version.
This year there will be more releases of 3D movies such as Titanic. Some movies already came out in 2011. Beauty and The Beast came out in 3D this year. Also, The Lion King came out in 3D last year. Some other movies that will be coming out again in 3D are Finding Nemo, Monster’s Inc., and The Little Mermaid.
Some students at Virgil Middle School such as Cristian Martinez said, “I think they’re only re-releasing these movies because they want to make more money”. Matthew Perez said, “I think its pointless to re-release these films because its just a rip-off.” This reporter thinks it is a rip-off because students are just paying extra to see movies they already watched when they could just buy them and watch them as much as they want, just without the 3D.
Unexpected Collaboration
By: Wendy Romero, Kathy Martinez, Jessica Herrera, and Kevin Zelaya
2/28/12
The 51st Grammy Awards was held on February night in 2009 at Los Angeles. Chris Brown beat Rihanna. Chris Brown was 19 years old when he beat Rihanna at the age 20. Chris brown pulled over the car in L.A.’s Hancock park neighborhood while Rihanna was upset and tossed the keys out the window. A neighbor herd a woman screams and made a call to 911.
They found Rihanna with a black eye, a split lip, bloody nose and bite marks on one of her arms and several fingers. Chris Brown finally turned himself in to the LAPD and was charged $50,000 dollars bail. Chris Brown has abused Rihanna more than one time. Chris brown sister was describing him as a good boy. Rihanna’s grandmother said “I don’t want people to worry, Rihanna is fine and she is doing well.” Three years later Chris Brown made a remix of Rihana’s song ‘Birthday Cake’.
The Entertainment Section interviewed Ms. Goin and she said she had heard the song before and she thinks it's an okay song, but that if she was Rihanna, she wouldn’t work together with Chris Brown because of what he did to her (which was he hit her) and she doesn’t think that they shouldn’t go back in a relationship together since Chris Brown kind of misses her.”
They found Rihanna with a black eye, a split lip, bloody nose and bite marks on one of her arms and several fingers. Chris Brown finally turned himself in to the LAPD and was charged $50,000 dollars bail. Chris Brown has abused Rihanna more than one time. Chris brown sister was describing him as a good boy. Rihanna’s grandmother said “I don’t want people to worry, Rihanna is fine and she is doing well.” Three years later Chris Brown made a remix of Rihana’s song ‘Birthday Cake’.
The Entertainment Section interviewed Ms. Goin and she said she had heard the song before and she thinks it's an okay song, but that if she was Rihanna, she wouldn’t work together with Chris Brown because of what he did to her (which was he hit her) and she doesn’t think that they shouldn’t go back in a relationship together since Chris Brown kind of misses her.”
The Lorax
by Skarleth Deras, Debora Agustin, Ilene Garcia, and Jimena Escamilla
2/23/12
The Lorax is a movie about an orange creature. This movie was created by the great Dr. Seuss. This movie is coming up soon on March 2, 2012. In this movie a boy would go on an interesting adventure. This boy would meet fantasy creatures in a fantasy world. It’s all about an interesting adventure.
The actors in this movie are going to be, Danny Devito as the voice for The Lorax. Taylor Swift as the voice of Audrey. Zac Efron as the voice of Ted. Another is going to be Ed Helms as the voice of the Once-ler. The writers of this story, book, and movie are Dr. Seuss and Ken Daurio.
The actors in this movie are going to be, Danny Devito as the voice for The Lorax. Taylor Swift as the voice of Audrey. Zac Efron as the voice of Ted. Another is going to be Ed Helms as the voice of the Once-ler. The writers of this story, book, and movie are Dr. Seuss and Ken Daurio.
Students and Anime
By: Prottasha Khan, Jessica Carreon, and Mario Reyes
2/23/12
As the years have passed by, people have been exposed to anime. Anime came from the ancient tradition of japanese mythology and is a symbol of Shinto and zen. In modern times, anime is just entertaining cartoons. There are different features in anime. From eyes, styles, animation technique, and facial expressions, every anime is different. Eyes can be bright or dull, Characters could be short, tall, shy, outgoing, etc. Facial expressions and body language are different in many animes, such as veins, stress marks, even a disappearing face in cases of shock. All animes are different, just like the students who watch them.
All students may or may not be familiar with anime, but there is a fair amount of people who do. There's a variety of anime, and some are more popular than others withing students. Animes such as Death Note, Shugo Chara, Hetalia, and Naruto seem to pop up more in favorite animes.
When asked about the animes they watch, their all-time favorite character, and their favorite anime, Kaitlin Reyes, Camille Samonte, Joshua Cabrera, and Chan-Ho Choi responded with great delight to be talking about anime.
" I watch Code Geass, Hetalia, Naruto, Bleach, Clannad, etc., The list goes on! I like Zero from Code Geass. He shows great leadership, so that's why he's my favorite! My favorite anime of all time has to be Code Geass!" Stated Kaitlin Reyes.
"I've watched Fushigi Yuugi, Inu Yasha, One Piece, Naruto, Hetalia, and some others I don't remember. My favorite anime character forever is Tamehome from Fushigi Yuugi. I admire his loyalty, humor, bravery, strength, and will FUshigi Yuugi is in no doubt my favorite anime." Said Camille Samonte.
Joshua Cabrera said " I watch Naruto, Death Note, High School of the Dead, One Piece, Bleach, Gungrave, Devil May Cry, and others. My favorite anime character is Light Yagami because he is so smart, sneaky, and awesome! My favorite anime is Naruto because it was my first anime I ever watched."
By: Prottasha Khan, Jessica Carreon, and Mario Reyes
2/23/12
As the years have passed by, people have been exposed to anime. Anime came from the ancient tradition of japanese mythology and is a symbol of Shinto and zen. In modern times, anime is just entertaining cartoons. There are different features in anime. From eyes, styles, animation technique, and facial expressions, every anime is different. Eyes can be bright or dull, Characters could be short, tall, shy, outgoing, etc. Facial expressions and body language are different in many animes, such as veins, stress marks, even a disappearing face in cases of shock. All animes are different, just like the students who watch them.
All students may or may not be familiar with anime, but there is a fair amount of people who do. There's a variety of anime, and some are more popular than others withing students. Animes such as Death Note, Shugo Chara, Hetalia, and Naruto seem to pop up more in favorite animes.
When asked about the animes they watch, their all-time favorite character, and their favorite anime, Kaitlin Reyes, Camille Samonte, Joshua Cabrera, and Chan-Ho Choi responded with great delight to be talking about anime.
" I watch Code Geass, Hetalia, Naruto, Bleach, Clannad, etc., The list goes on! I like Zero from Code Geass. He shows great leadership, so that's why he's my favorite! My favorite anime of all time has to be Code Geass!" Stated Kaitlin Reyes.
"I've watched Fushigi Yuugi, Inu Yasha, One Piece, Naruto, Hetalia, and some others I don't remember. My favorite anime character forever is Tamehome from Fushigi Yuugi. I admire his loyalty, humor, bravery, strength, and will FUshigi Yuugi is in no doubt my favorite anime." Said Camille Samonte.
Joshua Cabrera said " I watch Naruto, Death Note, High School of the Dead, One Piece, Bleach, Gungrave, Devil May Cry, and others. My favorite anime character is Light Yagami because he is so smart, sneaky, and awesome! My favorite anime is Naruto because it was my first anime I ever watched."
The Shocking Death of Whitney Houston
2/21/12
By: Skarleth Deras
Debora Agustin
Jimena Escamilla
Ilene Garcia
Whitney Houston died on Saturday 2-11-12. Whitney died at age 48. She died because of drugs. Whitney was found unconscious in her bath tub. In her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton, police found several prescriptions of drugs. Police were trying to determine if she died of drugs or if she had drowned. She was preparing herself for Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Gala.
Whitney is going to have a private funeral in New Jersey. She will be buried on February 18, 2012. Whitney was found dead in Beverly Hills, in a fancy hotel room. Not many Virgil students know Whitney Houston because she has not had a hit record recently.
She was born in 1963 and died in 2012. She was known as the Pop Music Queen until her voice and regal image were ravaged by drugs. Drugs might have been the cause of her death.
Whitney is going to have a private funeral in New Jersey. She will be buried on February 18, 2012. Whitney was found dead in Beverly Hills, in a fancy hotel room. Not many Virgil students know Whitney Houston because she has not had a hit record recently.
She was born in 1963 and died in 2012. She was known as the Pop Music Queen until her voice and regal image were ravaged by drugs. Drugs might have been the cause of her death.
The Loss of a Great Voice
By: Edgar Ubaldo, KatieAnn Mora, Ivette Hernandez, and David Gonzalez-Leon
2-15-12
Whitney Houston was an American recording artist. In 2009, the Guinness Book of World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. She was born August 9, 1963 in New Jersey, and died February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California.
After a performance on stage with Kelly Price, Whitney was found dead in her Beverly Hilton hotel room. Whitney Houston’s funeral was on a Saturday at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark. Whitney’s family refused to have a public funeral and held a private funeral.
Many people and fans will miss Whitney Houston. New Jersey Police Director Samuel De Motto said, “Obviously Whitney Houston was one of the greatest performers of our time, and certainly we expect a huge presence of other performers, actors, and we’re preparing for all that."
After a performance on stage with Kelly Price, Whitney was found dead in her Beverly Hilton hotel room. Whitney Houston’s funeral was on a Saturday at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark. Whitney’s family refused to have a public funeral and held a private funeral.
Many people and fans will miss Whitney Houston. New Jersey Police Director Samuel De Motto said, “Obviously Whitney Houston was one of the greatest performers of our time, and certainly we expect a huge presence of other performers, actors, and we’re preparing for all that."
Adele won six awards at the Grammys
Art director: William Vasquez
Photographer: Brian Vasquez
Adele, a 23 year old British singer, won six Grammy awards this week. She had a throat injury and had surgery last November to remove a benign polyp on her vocal cord. Adele won all six of the awards which she was nominated for. including song and record of the year for “Rolling in the Deep,” tying Beyonce for the most wins by a solo female artist in one year. She is also only the sixth artist to take all three major categories, song, record, and album of the year. Also winning those three categories were Eric Clapton, Carole King, and Paul Simon. On February 12, 2012 she gave a speech thanking her mother. Adele also won two awards in 2009 and was matched with Beyonce for best solo singer.
Deadmau5 at the Grammy Hau5
By: Jessica Carreon, Prottasha Khan, and Mario Reyes
The 54th Annual Grammy Awards were held on 12 February, 2012. Many artists performed there, but only one caught the eyes of EDM fans. A thirty-one-year-old Canadian DJ known by his stage name “Deadmau5” who performed with the Foo Fighters and then went on to play his own song “Raise Your Weapon.”
Wearing his signature Mau5 head and wearing Skrillex’s phone number on a t-shirt, Deadmau5 proceeded to take the stage in his Mau5 cube arena. The graphics on his helmet appeared to be different Mau5 faces, a robotic-looking image appeared on his helmet, and an image of his cat, Meowingtons, showed up on the front. The other graphics on the cube were multi-colored and were changing many times. There were a few close-up shots of Mau5 fans wearing green ears, but some fans were wearing their home-made helmets. Fans cheered and music played, everybody appeared to have a good time. At the end of the performance, a Deadmau5 logo appeared on the cube, a roaring crowd cheered for their favorite dead rodent.
An interview was conducted with Kaitlin Reyes and Sarah Marquez.
Questions:
1) Did you see Deadmau5 at the Grammy’s?
2) Did you wish you were watching him live?
3) Did you like the songs he played?
4) Any comments?
Sarah’s Responses:
1) Of course! It was awesome!
2) I would’ve done ANYTHING to watch him live because I know it would be amazing!
3) One of my favorite songs is Raise Your Weapon, so I’m fine with what he played! <3
4) I really enjoy Deadmau5’s music, but the thing that really got me interested was his signature mouse helmet!! <3 I love it!
Kaitlin’s Responses:
1) I did not, but I read an article about it.
2) Yes, one of the best dj’s ever!
3) I didn’t know what he played, but I love the song Ghosts n’ Stuff!
4) One of the best dj’s eva!
By: Jessica Carreon, Prottasha Khan, and Mario Reyes
The 54th Annual Grammy Awards were held on 12 February, 2012. Many artists performed there, but only one caught the eyes of EDM fans. A thirty-one-year-old Canadian DJ known by his stage name “Deadmau5” who performed with the Foo Fighters and then went on to play his own song “Raise Your Weapon.”
Wearing his signature Mau5 head and wearing Skrillex’s phone number on a t-shirt, Deadmau5 proceeded to take the stage in his Mau5 cube arena. The graphics on his helmet appeared to be different Mau5 faces, a robotic-looking image appeared on his helmet, and an image of his cat, Meowingtons, showed up on the front. The other graphics on the cube were multi-colored and were changing many times. There were a few close-up shots of Mau5 fans wearing green ears, but some fans were wearing their home-made helmets. Fans cheered and music played, everybody appeared to have a good time. At the end of the performance, a Deadmau5 logo appeared on the cube, a roaring crowd cheered for their favorite dead rodent.
An interview was conducted with Kaitlin Reyes and Sarah Marquez.
Questions:
1) Did you see Deadmau5 at the Grammy’s?
2) Did you wish you were watching him live?
3) Did you like the songs he played?
4) Any comments?
Sarah’s Responses:
1) Of course! It was awesome!
2) I would’ve done ANYTHING to watch him live because I know it would be amazing!
3) One of my favorite songs is Raise Your Weapon, so I’m fine with what he played! <3
4) I really enjoy Deadmau5’s music, but the thing that really got me interested was his signature mouse helmet!! <3 I love it!
Kaitlin’s Responses:
1) I did not, but I read an article about it.
2) Yes, one of the best dj’s ever!
3) I didn’t know what he played, but I love the song Ghosts n’ Stuff!
4) One of the best dj’s eva!
Chris Brown Grammy Redemption
February 15,2012
by: Dayanara Galvez and Rebecca Gomez
In 2009, Chris Brown and Rihanna were a couple and the night before the Grammy Awards, they had gotten into a fight. Brown hit Rihanna before the Grammys and Rihanna pressed charges against Chris Brown.
Brown and his ex-girlfriend Rihanna will both be performing at the Grammy Awards along with other artists. Furthermore, Chris Brown did lose his reputation, but then he had some more hits in 2011 and 2012 when he sold his new CD "F.A.M.E." It was nominated for three Grammys, including the best R&B album. Rihanna was nominated for four awards, including the top prize for two albums of the year. Her album is called "Loud." Because of the situation with what happened between them in 2009, Brown had to stay fifty yards away from Rihanna this year. Rihanna changed her it to ten yards when they were at the awards show.
Chris Brown has been nominated for Grammy Awards the past three years, but he hasn't gotten the top prize. One of his songs called "Look At Me Now" featuring Busta Rhymes as well as Lil Wayne has been nominated for best rap song performance. If Chris Brown wins these awards, it will go a long way toward showing that his past has been forgiven if not forgotten.
Brown and his ex-girlfriend Rihanna will both be performing at the Grammy Awards along with other artists. Furthermore, Chris Brown did lose his reputation, but then he had some more hits in 2011 and 2012 when he sold his new CD "F.A.M.E." It was nominated for three Grammys, including the best R&B album. Rihanna was nominated for four awards, including the top prize for two albums of the year. Her album is called "Loud." Because of the situation with what happened between them in 2009, Brown had to stay fifty yards away from Rihanna this year. Rihanna changed her it to ten yards when they were at the awards show.
Chris Brown has been nominated for Grammy Awards the past three years, but he hasn't gotten the top prize. One of his songs called "Look At Me Now" featuring Busta Rhymes as well as Lil Wayne has been nominated for best rap song performance. If Chris Brown wins these awards, it will go a long way toward showing that his past has been forgiven if not forgotten.
Super Bowl 2012 Halftime Show
By: Jazmin Rivera, Mario Mancia, and Daniel Munoz
On Sunday February 5, 2012, the NFL had a performance during the Super Bowl halftime that was performed by Madonna, M.I.A, Nicki Minaj, LMFAO, and Cee-Lo Green. Madonna performed “Vogue” and her new song “Give Me All Your Luvin,”with Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. and “Like a Prayer” with Cee lo Green. There were also some snippets here and there of other songs “Party Rock Anthem” and “Sexy and I know it.”
The most unexpected moment was when M.I.A disrespected hundreds of NFL fans on national television by flicking them off. Many people couldn’t believe what happened with M.I.A while little kids were watching the Super Bowl halftime.
Now, M.I.A will pay a fine of possibly more than the $550,000 Janet Jackson received after her infamous wardrobe malfunction. However, that fine was thrown out by a federal appeals court because the malfunction appeared unintentional. Sources told TMZ the NFL wants to send a message to performers not to do these types of action in the future.
The most unexpected moment was when M.I.A disrespected hundreds of NFL fans on national television by flicking them off. Many people couldn’t believe what happened with M.I.A while little kids were watching the Super Bowl halftime.
Now, M.I.A will pay a fine of possibly more than the $550,000 Janet Jackson received after her infamous wardrobe malfunction. However, that fine was thrown out by a federal appeals court because the malfunction appeared unintentional. Sources told TMZ the NFL wants to send a message to performers not to do these types of action in the future.
Favorite Superheroes
By: Josue Marroquin, Elijah Azuela, and Leonel Pivaral
February 13,2012
There are a lot of super heroes, but this group from The Entertainment Section believes there must be one super hero students at Virgil like most of all.
Superman: Also Known as Clark Kent
Superman has fascinated a lot of people, adults and children alike. He has super human strength and can fly. Superman placed 1st on IGN’s top 100 comic book heroes in May 2011.
Batman: Also known as Bruce Wayne
Batman became a very popular character soon after his introduction and gained his own comic book title, Batman, in 1940. Having witnessed the murder of his parents as a child, he swore revenge on criminals, an oath "tempered with the greater ideal of justice." Unlike most superheroes, he doesn’t possess any super powers; he makes use of intellect, detective skills, science and technology, wealth, physical prowess, martial art skills, an indomitable will, fear, and intimidation in his continuous war on crime. In May 2011, Batman placed second on IGN’s Top 100 comic book heroes in 2011 after Superman. Empire magazine also listed him 2nd in their 50 Greatest Comic books Characters of all time.
Spiderman: Also known as Peter Parker
He was raised as an orphan by his Aunt May and Uncle Ben. Spiderman has super strength and agility, the ability to cling to most surfaces, and shoots webs using inventions of his own. Spiderman is one of the most popular and commercially successful superheroes. As Marvel's flagship character and company mascot, he has appeared in many forms of media: TV, video games, comic books, etc. Spiderman placed 3rd in IGN’s Top 100 Comic Book heroes on all 2011.
1st Superman
2nd Batman
3rd Spider-man
4th Wolverine
5th Wonder Woman
6th Captain America
7th Green Lantern
8th The Flash
9th The Hulk
10th Daredevil
So we finish with this question: Who is your favorite Superhero?
Superman: Also Known as Clark Kent
Superman has fascinated a lot of people, adults and children alike. He has super human strength and can fly. Superman placed 1st on IGN’s top 100 comic book heroes in May 2011.
Batman: Also known as Bruce Wayne
Batman became a very popular character soon after his introduction and gained his own comic book title, Batman, in 1940. Having witnessed the murder of his parents as a child, he swore revenge on criminals, an oath "tempered with the greater ideal of justice." Unlike most superheroes, he doesn’t possess any super powers; he makes use of intellect, detective skills, science and technology, wealth, physical prowess, martial art skills, an indomitable will, fear, and intimidation in his continuous war on crime. In May 2011, Batman placed second on IGN’s Top 100 comic book heroes in 2011 after Superman. Empire magazine also listed him 2nd in their 50 Greatest Comic books Characters of all time.
Spiderman: Also known as Peter Parker
He was raised as an orphan by his Aunt May and Uncle Ben. Spiderman has super strength and agility, the ability to cling to most surfaces, and shoots webs using inventions of his own. Spiderman is one of the most popular and commercially successful superheroes. As Marvel's flagship character and company mascot, he has appeared in many forms of media: TV, video games, comic books, etc. Spiderman placed 3rd in IGN’s Top 100 Comic Book heroes on all 2011.
1st Superman
2nd Batman
3rd Spider-man
4th Wolverine
5th Wonder Woman
6th Captain America
7th Green Lantern
8th The Flash
9th The Hulk
10th Daredevil
So we finish with this question: Who is your favorite Superhero?
Dr. Seuss’ Book, the Lorax
By: Brian Vasquez, Ivette Hernandez, Camilla Flores, and William Vasquez
February 14, 2012
The Lorax is one of the many books the famous writer Dr. Seuss has written. The Lorax begins with a boy who travels to the outskirts of his desolate town, and learns about the Lorax. The Once-ler, who is shown, besides his long green arms, takes him in a flashback to show what had happened to the once truffula tree filled area. The 2012 movie adaptation shows changes to make it more humorous, but the most important plot of the book remains.
Dr. Seuss had always begun his book with the silly rhymes everyone has come to love. Beginning with his first book, The Cat in the Hat, Dr. Seuss has innovated the way kids grow up.” When I was smaller those were my favorite books” Adan Quiroz, a seventh grader from Innovation Learning Academy, told the Entertainment section.
As Dr Seuss states at the end of his book, “Unless someone like you, cares a whole awful lot” Lets hear it from you , how much do you care about this new Lorax Movie?
Dr. Seuss had always begun his book with the silly rhymes everyone has come to love. Beginning with his first book, The Cat in the Hat, Dr. Seuss has innovated the way kids grow up.” When I was smaller those were my favorite books” Adan Quiroz, a seventh grader from Innovation Learning Academy, told the Entertainment section.
As Dr Seuss states at the end of his book, “Unless someone like you, cares a whole awful lot” Lets hear it from you , how much do you care about this new Lorax Movie?
Dr. Seuss book covers vs. movie posters
Count to Twelve
By: Jessica Carreon and Skarleth Deras, Mario Reyes
Tribe Twelve started off as a YouTube page for Noah Maxwell's project on the twelve tribes of Israel. The project was later cancelled. News got worse for Noah after he heard that his best friend and closest cousin, Milo Asher, had been found dead in his room. Noah decided to make the project page into a dedication page for Milo. As Noah re-watched the videos he made, he noticed things that he had never seen before.
Noah continued the YouTube page uploading videos of his paranormal encounters with several members of the Collective. The Collective is a group of hivemind entities. The known members are: The Observer, Deadhead, Firebrand, Mrscars, Cursor, Persolus, and Swain. They usually communicate by using cryptic messages. The collective take an interest in getting Karl's journal and they all seem to take an interest in Noah Maxwell (The Observer being the one most obsessed.)
The YouTube page currently has 32 videos. THe order being: Introduction: In memory of Milo Asher, 6 "Submission" videos, Tape Analysis, Milo's Funeral, My Grandfather Karl, Night Recording, The Unboxing, Box Analysis, Unknown Caller, HELLOTHERE, The Token Letter, A Phone Call with John Fletcher, Both Thanksgiving Day tapes, COMECLOSER, Nature Trail Visit, Summer Update, Secret Parent Interview, The Envelope, The Device, Device Analysis, Device Findings, INTERRUPTION, Northern Trip Footage, Halloween Hotel, HAPPYBIRTHDAY, and November 11th.
Noah continued the YouTube page uploading videos of his paranormal encounters with several members of the Collective. The Collective is a group of hivemind entities. The known members are: The Observer, Deadhead, Firebrand, Mrscars, Cursor, Persolus, and Swain. They usually communicate by using cryptic messages. The collective take an interest in getting Karl's journal and they all seem to take an interest in Noah Maxwell (The Observer being the one most obsessed.)
The YouTube page currently has 32 videos. THe order being: Introduction: In memory of Milo Asher, 6 "Submission" videos, Tape Analysis, Milo's Funeral, My Grandfather Karl, Night Recording, The Unboxing, Box Analysis, Unknown Caller, HELLOTHERE, The Token Letter, A Phone Call with John Fletcher, Both Thanksgiving Day tapes, COMECLOSER, Nature Trail Visit, Summer Update, Secret Parent Interview, The Envelope, The Device, Device Analysis, Device Findings, INTERRUPTION, Northern Trip Footage, Halloween Hotel, HAPPYBIRTHDAY, and November 11th.
Creepy Cryptids
By: Skarleth Deras and Jessica Carreon, and Mario Reyes
Images, stories, and videos come from all genres. Some of the most popular ones are horror. More and more people are watching scary movies in theaters but do they know any characters that are thought of being real?
Popular with youtubers and web-surfers interested in creepypasta, Slender Man ranks first in the most notorious character list in creepy stories/videos/Forum topics. Slender Man is often described as being tall, skinny, wearing a black suit and tie. Slender man has no face, which would make him appear more mysterious. He originated on the paranormal pictures photoshop contest on June 8th, 2009 on the Something Awful forums. He has been spotted around children. Slender Man has been featured in youtube series such as EveryManHYBRID, Tribe Twelve, and Marble Hornets. Danger level: RED. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.
The Rake is another cryptid originating on the Something Awful forum. Rake has a similar appearance to humans. "It" has long sharp claws and is very strong but thin. He has grey skin and is quadrupedal. The Rake usually attacks those hiking at night or those who live close to forests or a mountain range. Hints of its presence are whispering sounds, a loud growl, and heavy breathing. If any of these traits apply to the area around you, the Rake may be close. Danger level: YELLOW. Very volatile.
Popular with youtubers and web-surfers interested in creepypasta, Slender Man ranks first in the most notorious character list in creepy stories/videos/Forum topics. Slender Man is often described as being tall, skinny, wearing a black suit and tie. Slender man has no face, which would make him appear more mysterious. He originated on the paranormal pictures photoshop contest on June 8th, 2009 on the Something Awful forums. He has been spotted around children. Slender Man has been featured in youtube series such as EveryManHYBRID, Tribe Twelve, and Marble Hornets. Danger level: RED. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.
The Rake is another cryptid originating on the Something Awful forum. Rake has a similar appearance to humans. "It" has long sharp claws and is very strong but thin. He has grey skin and is quadrupedal. The Rake usually attacks those hiking at night or those who live close to forests or a mountain range. Hints of its presence are whispering sounds, a loud growl, and heavy breathing. If any of these traits apply to the area around you, the Rake may be close. Danger level: YELLOW. Very volatile.
The Big Bang Theory
By: David Gonzalez- Leon, KatieAnn Mora, and William Vasquez
2/8/12
From left to right: Raj, Sheldon, Penny, Leonard, and Howard
The Big Bang Theory was created on September 24, 2007. Some of the main characters on the Big Bang Theory are Leonard, Sheldon, Penny, Howard, Raj, and Amy. Amy, in particular, is played by Mayim Bialik. Mayim’s character was introduced in the Season 3 finale. The characters have “beautiful minds” that help them understand the universe. Leonard and Sheldon are physicists that work at CalTech. The Big Bang Theory is a comedy TV show that shows how smart people are people too.
In an interview with seventh grader Adan Quiroz, he thinks the Big Bang Theory shows how "smart people can have an entertaining life when they're not busy burying their heads in books." Most believe that scientists are boring and dull, but Adan says, "It's strange to see scientists like Leonard and Sheldon having a social life because the typical scientist isn't like that."
The Big Bang Theory is on CBS at 7 and 8 PM. There will be new episodes coming up soon.
In an interview with seventh grader Adan Quiroz, he thinks the Big Bang Theory shows how "smart people can have an entertaining life when they're not busy burying their heads in books." Most believe that scientists are boring and dull, but Adan says, "It's strange to see scientists like Leonard and Sheldon having a social life because the typical scientist isn't like that."
The Big Bang Theory is on CBS at 7 and 8 PM. There will be new episodes coming up soon.