The Perspective Friday, February 8, 2019 B1 Sports

Battle On Ice

by Laurence Yang Home games are “The camaraderie be- Staff Writer held at Arctic Edge on tween the boys this sea- Michigan Avenue, an son has really developed This past Christmas accessible rink to those into something special. season came and went in the Plymouth-Canton The coaches have really without a drop of snow, area. Excitement and been great, and prac- but it also marked the tensions run high at tices are always high- start of the high school rivalry games with re- intensity. We improve boys’ hockey seasons for spective student sections all the time.” Further- Plymouth, Canton, and broadcasting the dates more, when questioned Salem. With after school and times on Twitter. about the tough sched- practices and workouts Attendance this year has ule and playoffs that lie on the weekend, the been at an all-time high ahead, Stoneburg said, boys have definitely with a record number “I believe that we can spent a majority of their of people attending the go far this year. As a free time on the ice. So games. All three varsity team, we never let each far this season, the hard squads showed out, led other down. Our will to work has translated by senior captains, core win is what pushes us into a successful record players and good rota- forward.” for all three teams with tions. With the back half of Plymouth having eleven Nathan Stoneburg, the season approaching, wins and six losses, senior member of Plym- The Perspective wishes Canton having nine outh Varsity Hockey, all three teams the best wins and seven losses was asked what he of luck. and Salem having seven enjoyed the most about Featuring the Plymouth Boys Varsity Hockey team. Photo by Michael Vaselnik wins and eight losses. the season. He said, Season Workouts

by Olivia Blackburn weight room workouts were for who is working out Staff Writer strives to get them. Chris Holden, in Cantons weight their athletes a Salem junior on room for lacrosse to the best fit- Salem’s Varsity foot- explains the type of As all sports ness they can ball team explained energy he feels in the come to an end and achieve. how workouts help weight room while start back up, so Being a softball him and his team get working out, “You do intense work- player at Plym- ready for their sea- always feel encour- outs. All athletes outh for two years, son. “ The workouts aged to do better are welcomed to I’ve seen how the are everything, they and work harder for go and workout in Plymouth workout help get our stamina the sport you’re in.” their home schools room operates. It’s up so we’re ready to Working out in weight rooms and filled with energy fight. They also help school or out of work with athletes from all athletes the guys get more school can motivate from all different who go there and confident which you to have a healthy sports during an off the motivation from is important and lifestyle and keep season. Workouts everyone is the best builds a brotherhood you in shape even bring together a lot part of going. I went every time were in if you don’t play a of sports during off around asking differ- the room.” sport. ent athletes from Sa- Hayden Watson, season or on season Plymouth Weight Room Photo by Cora Wallen time. Every schools lem and Canton how Canton freshman Isabelle Goes to Sports Games into the air and smash into talk to the hand type of way, type moves than they had but he did and he missed. each other. Maybe it’s a boy as if to say, “do NOT touch in the first half, they were I didn’t feel bad though thing? my ball” which obviously also jumping much higher. because I tried to tell him, Now for the start of the didn’t stop them so that Brighton started using some being the basketball expert actual game, the room filled was weird. I knew it was “syke-em-out” tactics which that I am. Then a boy prac- with squeaking noises, boys getting heated because a was fun to watch. Then 23 tically threw himself at me, were very close together, boy in flannel in the crowd got pushed over AGAIN, and by that I mean he threw it was wild. Not even a yelled through his cone of but he got the foul which I himself at the ball, missed, minute into the game and shame something about didn’t understand. hit the ground hard and the first foul was committed fouls. I also noticed that At this point Berger and skidded toward the stands. WHICH WAS THE BEST Brighton wouldn’t let their Wisniewski became the I then watched a boy jump PART OF THE GAME short boy play which was dream team, every single very high. 23 yelled, made because the announcer tragic for him. The b-ballers basket was like “Wisniewski eye contact with the ref, got totally snitched on who did also do half jumping jacks to Berger basket,” or some- very scared and snatched it to the whole crowd. She to block each other which thing, it was ICONIC! Then his hand out of the air. doesn’t just say “foul” she was hilarious. When there a boy fell on me. That was Toward the end, a Brighton says “foul by Ryan Berger.” was 3.3 seconds left I was not super fun, even though boy straight hugged a Plym- After that, a boy tried to confused because I couldn’t he didn’t actually fall onto outh boy, which prompted shoot, but then a boy literal- tell if it was 33 seconds, 3.3 me because as soon as the Kealani to ask, “Can you ly jumped up and snatched minutes or 3.3 seconds so ball started heading toward get a foul for being weird?” it out of the air. Later, 23 if anyone who’s in charge of me I knew that was bad which I think was a fair took a big fall as he collided that is reading this, it’s very news so I cowered and question because that was with a boy and just went confusing. shrunk myself so the boy really weird. straight to the floor. Then Now it’s half time. Half only fell where I had previ- My overall impression they were playing and one time is ten minutes and I ously been. Still, it was far of basketball is that it is a hugged the other? That was don’t really understand why, too close. Later, there was a fun sport full of tall boys weird. At this point I got I guess the b-ballers need a little pause and no one had in shorts that unfairly kind of bored and learned ten minute drink of water. the ball which prompted excludes short boys. I had that my friend, Kealani, At this point, the boys who 23 to yell, “WHERE’S THE an incredibly confusing but Jump (block) by Devon Wisniewski Photo by Kealani Tapp likes BBQ sauce on cucum- aren’t on the team get to BALL?” and honestly I entertaining experience bers which was weirder. My play which I assume is very think he should have known and I cannot wait to go to a attention was drawn back to exciting for them. I also since that’s the whole point hockey game. by Isabelle Fessler before the game, the ballers all huddled up for Plymouth team just... Left? approximately 20 seconds, the game when Berger got heard a lady talk a lot about of the game. Staff Writer I was very confused about mumbled something as a name dropped again for a her mom. A woman in the crowd foul. Soon after, a dude got The half time timer went started yelling “Help! Help!” I walked into the gym where they went, I was group, yelled and sat down. an elbow to the face which off which means it was and I was like “is she okay? during warm ups - what a hoping there would be a fun After that the announcer wasn’t a foul I guess? I don’t time for the game to start Does she need help?” but time. There was far more “High School Musical” style told us who was starting know how fouls are defined. again, but they couldn’t when she yelled “wow, nice balls than I expected, at dramatic entrance. There and every time a name At this point Kealani find the refs, so we learned job helping SHANE,” I least six. There were mul- was not. Very disappoint- was called the said b-baller was very stressed and kept that the Plymouth coach realized she was yelling at a tiple coaches and they all ing. Then the other team left would either have a secret saying “rebound,” which hadn’t done any Christmas b-baller. looked very angry and the so I’m assuming that’s just handshake with a different she had to explain to me. I shopping yet. Once the refs A boy started to shoot game hadn’t even started a thing that they do. Right one OR they would run also noticed that boys kept were found, the b-ballers and I was like, “Don’t shoot yet. About five minutes before the anthem the b- towards each other, jump up putting their hand out in a started doing more squat from there you silly goose,” News The Perspective - February 8, 2019 the-perspective.org B2 Features

Teacher of the Month: Blakeslee

by Madeline Justice Jeffrey day. However, Advanced Sci-Fi is still his fa- walk in and feel relaxed. Among his walls are Blakeslee vorite class to teach because the students still students paintings, senior pictures of pasts Sports Editor started off his learn writing skills along with reading topics pupils and countless “thank you” letters and career down the path of education because that interests them. cards. of previous teachers of his that showed him The style of his Advanced Composition “School often kills a love of learning; I am that sharing a love of a teaching could be fun. class is what students appreciate a great living proof of that, so I focus my classroom He originally had an interest in medicine, but amount. on teaching my students to love knowledge decided that teaching would fall more in line “Now that all information and people are instead of grades.” Blakeslee says. with the life goal of helping others achieve connected all the time, we can offer a chance Students can appreciate how much their own passions. for students to ‘shift’ learning to when and Blakeslee tries to relate to them. To some, his While at Michigan State University, he had how they are ready, much like the universities class is the highlight of their days, a break a bad student teaching experience and once did long ago,” Blakeslee states. from the normal class of study guides and he graduated he decided to not seek a job as The class is set up where if the student and constant testing. He not only tries his a teacher, but in marketing and corporate maintains their grade at a C or above they best to think of new ways to interest stu- training. However, when his first daughter have the choice to continue their work for the dents in the material they are learning but he was born he decided that a job where he class outside of the school environment. The makes it fun. He has games, Ted Talks and would able to be at home more often would class offered is either during the students first sometimes even forts set up in the middle of be much more beneficial for his family. So, he or last hour of the day, so they can sleep in or his classrooms, all to engage his students. went on to teach English at a charter middle leave early if their grade fits the requirement. Being able to mold young minds and help school in 1998 and then moved to teach at Blakeslee says, “Many students also report teenagers achieve their goals have made his The Park in 2005, where he has been since. that the extra hour of sleep or leaving before career a worthwhile experience. Blakeslee Blakeslee teaches a variety of classes. the masses is invaluable to their mental well- reflects, “I say it every year and truly believe Blakeslee standing next to a statue of Darth Vader These include Advanced Sci-Fi Literature, being for the rest of the day.” that I am changing the world one classroom Photo by Jeffrey Blakeslee the writing center, the hybrid sections of Blakeslee has not only paved the way for at a time.” Advanced Composition and he has recently new classes to continue at P-CEP, but he has added a new class called Genius Hour. This paved bright futures for many of his students. new class allows students to work on any He has been able to create an environment project they create themselves for an hour a within his classroom where any student can Being Female in Auto by Kealani Tapp Auto mechanics has taking auto classes, women are just as helpful with Staff Writer always been a male car troubles as men. However, the stereotype that dominated industry, but women are clueless about cars is still prevalent recently more and more women have begun pursu- among today’s society. Emma Kendall, Plymouth ing a career as a mechanic. This may explain the junior, takes an auto service class at P-CEP. She increase in young women joining auto classes at finds that at times male students underestimate her P-CEP. ability to apply the knowledge everyone has learned According to Gerald Lickey, Canton auto teacher, in class. Dudash has had a similar experience in her girls tend to do well in the class because they pay class. “Sometimes I feel like the guys in class think I attention. “I want more girls to join,” he said. don’t know what I’m doing,” Dudash said. Auto is a unique class that offers many useful This stereotype may be part of the reason that skills. However, the nontraditional setting of the Lickey finds the young women in class enjoy being classroom can make it “intimidating,” as Lickey put independent and getting to work on their own. it. The independence of the class can also be very There is societal pressure put on young women to rewarding, granting students the opportunity to prove their abilities, especially in areas that have learn from experience. been previously dominated by males. Dudash has The class introduces many chances to work and felt this pressure when working in auto class. “I learn with others. The work done in auto lab is a don’t want to look like the stereotype,” she said. group effort, with girls working with mostly boys Learning about automotives is useful to every- due to an unproportionate amount of males to one, no matter their gender. P-CEP’s automotive females in class. Grace Dudash, Plymouth junior, classes teach important life skills and most find takes auto mechanics. “Most of the time, I am in them very enjoyable. Dudash described the class as groups with all guys,” she said. fun. “I like that I can actually use the information in In the past, it was more common for men to real life,” she said. be educated about cars than women. Today, with Grace Dudash working in auto class additional women joining the auto industry and Photo by Kealani Tapp Celebration of Diversity by Jordan Audi Celebration of diversity, that our school has so many different ways to con- Staff Writer as known as COD, has been nect with one another. We can all work together to a tradition to P-CEP for be accepting of each other no matter who we are.” decades. It’s hosted by the The show first started off with Aria, an Aca- Diversity Council one night every year when all of pella group, beautifully singing The Star Spangled the clubs perform in the Salem auditorium. Banner following with the fashion show. The This years Celebration Of Diversity featured fashion show contained 80 kids representing their Aria, Asian Pacific American Club (APAC), Indian traditional, cultural clothing that represents their American Student association (IASA), Club of ethnic backround. It’s something the students look Dance and Culture, African American Student forward to the most because you don’t even have Association (AASA), Breakdancing Club (B-Boy), to be performing with a club to be in it. It’s also Middle Eastern Student Association (MESA) and known as the first crowd catcher when starting the KPOP. Each club represents The park’s diversity Celebration Of Diversity show. by hosting a fashion show, singers, ethnic dances, The show has impacted students to continue things the club does as a whole and more. We asked doing all of their four years. It’s something even Plymouth Senior, Shivani Upadhyay what being alumni come to see to look back at the memories IASA’s Bhangra performing apart of IASA and COD means to her and she said, they had when they were apart of the show them- Photo by Sache Krishnaraj “Being apart of this club has made me realize selves. It’s in hope this tradition lives on forever. The Perspective - February 8, 2019 the-perspective.org B3 Features Humans of P-CEP Kira Jones

by Cameron Lindsay “I know that wherever I end to start a movement for social change wherever they are. For Editor-in-Chief up, as long as I get to continue those who stand with us in this movement, there is no rest giving back to my community and until we achieve equal rights for every girl. Because when girls help inspire others, I’ll be happy,” said Kira Jones. Throughout rise, we all rise,” is Girl Up’s mission statement. Both organiza- her four years at the park, Jones has grown to become a major tions focus on empowering people and helping others which influencer in our community. rings true to the personality of Kira Jones: inspiring others She has been an activist in the P-CEP community by speak- through hard work, dedication and endless caring. ing out against gun violence during the Walkout in April of “Ever since I was a little kid I’ve loved helping others and 2018. Additionally, Jones has demonstrated her innate leader- this has played a major role in my passion for activism and ship capabilities throughout her time as the Park by being a service. I also feel that social media, and the ability to connect member of NHS Executive Board. with people from across the world in seconds, is a big factor in Outside of the Park’s community Jones continues her activ- why I do what I do. It’s difficult for me to see the issues going ism through many different foundations. Jones is currently a on across our country and across the world and not want to chair personale for a teen national organization called Jack and help out. Whether it’s volunteering to send care packages over- Jill of America. Jack and Jill’s mission statement is, “Jack and seas, raising money for school supplies for Michigan students, Jill of America, Inc., is a membership organization of moth- or even sharing an Instagram post about current events, I feel ers with children ages 2 – 19, dedicated to nurturing future it’s important to share other people’s stories and perspectives, African American leaders by strengthening children through and that I do whatever I can to help out,” said Jones. leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giv- Jones’ favorite quote by Maya Angelou, “Success is liking ing and civic duty.” Additionally Jones is working on organiz- yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it” is evi- ing Plymouth-Cantons’ first Girl Up organization within the dent in Jones’ life thus far. Best said by Jones herself if she were area sponsored by the United Nations. “No matter their back- any crayon, she’d be magenta because, “It can brighten up any ground, girls have the power to transform themselves, their picture.” communities, and the world around them. Girl Up is a global movement of empowered young women Kira Jones, Salem Senior leaders who defend gender equality. Through leadership devel- Photo by Karen Jones opment training, Girl Up gives girls the resources and platform Clubs of the Month

by Jordan Audi and Morgan McCotter plays Plymouth and Canton’s hit music every day, and Social Media Editor and Promotions students can tune in after school. The station is student- run, and was recently recognized as “High School With so many clubs at P-CEP, there may be some Station of the Year” by the Michigan Association of that you were not aware of. Broadcasters, and has been nominated for a National First up is the Gender and Sexuality Alliance or as it Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award four times. is better known, GSA. GSA is a club for students at the Fiona Hughes is the Program Director along with Sam Park who are LGBTQ+. They meet in Mr. Price’s room Badger as the Operations Manager. This club is very in Plymouth every other Thursday at 2:25 p.m. different compared to other clubs. To be on the station’s One of the club’s four presidents Isabelle Fessler, staff, you will have to audition which is similar to a job a Plymouth junior, said, “Everyone is welcome to the interview; a written application is submitted, and then club as long as they are respectful. . .We go in and you come in for a face-to-face interview. Everyone is check-in with names and pronouns. Next, we have an encouraged to apply. activity or presentation. For example, we have had gay “The station is more than just a station, it’s a home history and current events. Then, after that we have dis- for the staff. I know I’ve spent many hours sitting in cussion about said activity or presentation. . .The club the station just to be around my second family because has been a really positive safe space for me.” that’s what we boil down to. Just a big family,” says The next club is 88.1 The Park. Its located on the Hughes. Pride Flag Fiona Hughes at the on-air studio second floor of Salem near South Tower. 88.1 The Park Photo by Jordan Audi Photo by Kaylie Seifert Dressember by Cora Wallen Dressember is an organization geared During their participation in Dressember, many individuals attempt Editor-in-Chief towards awareness of modern-day human to do something traditionally unexpected while wearing a dress. trafficking and fundraising to fight against it. Bartlett talked about her experience, “I go to Lifetime Fitness and Every December, the people of Dressember and thousands of partici- for the fitness classes I take such as yoga, weight training and Zumba, pants worldwide wear a dress or a tie for each day of December and I would show up in a dress. I would get many stares, but I didn’t take create a fundraising page to raise money for the cause. it as discouragement. Wearing a dress to workout was a challenge at People of all ages participate in this event, including people at P- first but after a couple times I was able to understand being different CEP like Salem senior, Amelia Joss and Canton senior, Selena Bartlett. isn’t bad, especially when you are doing a task for the the bettering of “I choose to participate because I believe all humans deserve to society.” live a life of freedom and peace within themselves to fulfill a unique Joss thought similarly. She said, “One of the best lessons I learned purpose of their own,” Bartlett explained, “Wearing a dress everyday from Dressember is that you can do anything, and I mean ANY- was my ability to easily start conversation on the need of advocacy for THING, in a dress!” change, where we could help those enslaved find a light of safety.” While December is over, Bartlett and Joss said you can still support Dressember partners with and supports various other organizations the cause. such as International Justice Mission (IJM), Pathfinders, Youth Spark, “Human trafficking is something that doesn’t stop for 11 months of LOVE 146 and many others in order to take action against modern- the year. It’s always an issue that is prevalent in our society, even in our day slavery. own backyard. It’s important to keep talking about this and supporting Joss said, “I think people don’t understand the connection between survivors every day of the year,” said Joss. wearing a dress every day of December, and fighting for victims of In addition to Dressember, January was National Human Traffick- human trafficking. The founder of the nonprofit, Blythe Hill, originally ing Awareness month. Even though the timeframe for those events are started wearing dresses as a fun style challenge for herself, but turned over, both Bartlett and Joss said that anyone can support this cause at it into something bigger when she learned about the plight of modern- any time of year. day slavery,” and added, “It’s important for the public to know that More information on Dressember or ways to get involved can be Selena Bartlett on her final day of Dressember this organization is really just an opportunity for every day people to found at: https://www.dressember.org. Photo by Ciara Bartlett personally make a difference.” P-CEP’s Newest Automotive Project

by Sache Krishnaraj To many high motor donated from Ford. The motor will be Design Editor schools around the mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. world, having an I spoke with Plymouth High School stu- auto shop is not completely out of the ordi- dent Ethan Pahl, who said “I think it’s cool nary. However, how many high schools do that as students we have the opportunity to you know are building a kit car right in their build a kit car by ourselves. The fact that it shop? is student built is really unique.” The vehicle The car pictured is a 1935 Ford Hot Rod will be unveiled at a car show, and will be kit car by Factory Five, an American auto raffled off as well. The car is estimated to be company that creates kits, chassis’ and bodies finished by the end of the school year. for cars. The kit includes everything needed to build the chassis and body, and the buyer can choose the engine. Lucky for us, the car is being paired to a 5.0 Liter Coyote crate

1935 Factory Five Kit car in the process of being built. Photo by Sache Krishnaraj News The Perspective - February 8, 2019 the-perspective.org B4 Entertanment Aquaman Blows it Birdbox: Out of the Water Blindfold Before Watching

by Fiona Hughes For many years, man’s trusty partner in crime, made me laugh, by Jordyn Audi This Drama/Thriller partner, Tom, along with her son and the daughter Netflix movie became of a past survivor were the only ones who lived Editor-In-Chief Aquaman has been even if it was slightly corny at times. Staff Writer an all-American, With such low expectations going in, it was one of the most trend- after the house became invaded by someone who pretty blond boy that lives in the ocean and a breath of fresh air to see that DC finally came ing things in a number of weeks from its release was under the mysterious force, but came off as a can speak to animals. When “Justice League” out with a worthwhile movie you could easily date, December 13th. If i’m being honest, the regular person. came out, that entire character was flipped on watch multiple times and still enjoy. I would memes that were made based off this movie be- Later on, Tom died to sacrifice for Malorie and its head. Arthur Curry, better known as “Aqua- definitely recommend seeing “Aquaman” if you came more popular than the movie did itself. the kids which finally pushes Malorie to go across man,” is played by Jason Momoa. If you’ve ever find a theater still playing it, or catch it when it’s The plot of the movie the stream to find a place seen Momoa, you’d probably think, “Jason playing on HBO someday. It’s worth the watch! starts off with the main that’s heard to be safe and Ma-woah-a.” The guy is a complete turnaround character, Malorie, who is full of other survivors. She from what Aquaman’s image has been in the played by Sandra Bullock. also names the kids Boy and past. Now, Aquaman is a burly, long-haired Malorie’s character shows Girl to not grow attachment king that I absolutely loved to watch on the big that she is more about her- if something happens to screen. self. She doesn’t like to go them. To help them as they I’ll be honest, at this point I didn’t expect out as often or even bother travel, Malorie brings birds much from DC. “Justice League” was not the to “call her mom back” ac- with her to help sense the greatest movie and I feel like they’ve been cording to her sister while mysterious force to know if grasping for straws for the past few years. Boy, she’s too focused on her someone is under the im- did I judge too quickly. “Aquaman” was fantas- painting. She is also preg- pression of it or not. tic. As a matter of fact, “Aquaman” was so good, nant from a “roommate” The movie ending wasn’t it made my habitually-sleeping-during-movies that left her and wasn’t surprising whatsoever. They mother stay awake the whole time. introduced in the movie found the shelter and pretty Obviously, “Aquaman” had to have many but could also explain the much lived happily ever underwater scenes, and I was interested to see way she is. Everything in after. how DC would deal with that animation. It was her life changes after a The movie itself wasn’t too pleasantly surprising to see the detail that went mysterious force breaks good but not completely into the animation and special effects. I felt like out to the public. It trig- terrible. They were weak I was in the ocean alongside the characters, gers “unexplainable mass with explanations of major even though I was sitting in a rickety theater suicides” if you make eye thing like what the force seat. contact with it. Apparently it originated in Russia; was or how it started. I truly believe this movie Momoa turned Arthur Curry into a rough but there was no explanation of how it got to the only even got to three stars was because it starred around the edges, yet lovable character. The U.S. After her sister got killed by the mysterious Sandra Bullock in it. It could’ve been better. banter throughout the film between Momoa force, Malorie was saved during a mob and put and Amber Heard who played Mera, Aqua- in a house full of __ other survivors. Her and her Flock Review “Bumblebee” is a Real

by Olivia Blackburn “Move As One” is Flock’s main colors are gray, pink, black, white Staff Writer this up and coming and some even blue, involving pink lettering Stinger brands motto. Flock and their logo. Flock sells a variety of things is a newly created brand that some may have such as, crewneck hoodies, tshirts, long seen around P-CEP. Made by Canton junior, sleeves and even hats with many more new by Brett Caldwell The beloved trans- Austin Mathews, a two sport athlete that can items on the way this year. Entrtainment Editor former Bumblebee speak three languages and loves the beauty in Flock is inspiring people everyday finally got his own diversity. to “move as one”. Striving to make kids at the movie, which is great, Along Park feel like they belong but the movie wasn’t. To start with, the movie was too with Mathews’ to something great and much about Charlie, the teenage girl who drives Bumble- creativity, his feeling a connection with bee, than Bumblebee himself. While Charlie was an interesting character, the movie is titled “Bumblebee” for a father helped get everyone who wears their reason. Too much focus was placed on Charlie’s character him started with clothes. development, while not nearly enough time was spent on this clothing line. All of Flock’s custom- Bumblebee’s. It felt like it was a movie about a girl who Mathews’ cre- ers are very satisfied with had a cool pet instead of a movie about a transformer who ativeness created their purchases including was a warrior. A warrior that had epic battles against his more publicity Dairon Medlock, a Canton rivals the Decepticons, after which he was severely injured for Flock as they junior. Medlock explained and went away for many years. Following this a teenage have, “Flock Fri- why he chose Flock, “I girl named Charlie found him at her uncle’s car shop in need of repair. After some repairs Bumblebee nearly re- days,” where ev- Photo of Flock’s newest hats chose Flock because I liked eryone wears their the design, but also I have turned to his old form and developed a great relationship Photo by Austin Mathews with Charlie. Flock clothes and personal relations with the Overall, “Bumblebee” has a good, well-developed plot come together as ow n e r.” and was an okay movie. The problem, however, was that one, just how Mathews envisioned this brand Since Flock’s arrival at The park, Mathews I was expecting a great movie. Which it could have been. to do. Mathew said, “I wanted to start some- buyers and supporters seem to grow everyday, There were some great scenes, but it was a disappointing thing where people could feel like they were a with new posts of kids at The park flaunting movie overall. I was ecstatic when I heard Bumblebee was part of something and not alone.” their new Flock apparel and moving as one, getting his own movie, but quite frankly I understand why Mathews has created many different just like the motto. “Bumblebee” isn’t generating much buzz. clothing items within his brand, which all include a logo in the design of a flamingo. Killer Queen Puns “The Hazel Wood” Review by Morgan McCotter With “Bohe- I do have a few confessions for you guys: by Kealani Tapp Melissa Albert’s “The just waiting for action. The story is unpredict- Promotion Manager mian Rhapsody” “Jaws was never my scene and I don’t like Star Staff Writer Hazel Wood” proves able from start to finish. There’s just the right back in people’s Wars,” and with seeing all of the snow, it re- that fairytales are not amount of twists and magic. mind, you may be minds me of summer, because “I want to ride just for kids. “The Ha- “The Hazel Wood” is a fairytale aimed wondering what is the best way to start a con- my bicycle.”. zel Wood” is a slightly dark book, but packed for young adults. Fans of fantasy are sure to versation about the best band in the world? “I want to break free” from all of with magical twists that will keep the reader love this story, along with anyone who loves a (Yes, I am definitely biased.) So now, the mo- these puns, but “Don’t Stop Me Now/ ‘Cause engaged. Albert puts a new-age spin on stories strong female lead. “The Hazel Wood” is filled ment you have all been waiting for: Some I’m having such a good time.” Yet, at this that could have been written by the Grimm with the unexpected, and it is impossible to “Killer Queen” Puns. point, “I’m Going Slightly Mad,” but this feels Brothers themselves. put down. like “A Night at the Opera.” And a side note, Readers will relate to the not-so-perfect, another title for “Avengers: Infinity War” 17-year-old Alice Proserpine, who has been should have been “Another One Bites the whisked from place to place by her mother for D u s t .” as long as she can remember. It seems as if bad One day, I’m going to have to stop writing luck follows them wherever they go. Alice is for “The Perspective,” but “The Show Must Go the granddaughter of the famous author Althea On,” but don’t fret because at “The Perspec- Proserpine, whom she has never met. When tive,” “We are the Champions” of puns. Alice receives a letter that Althea has died, With all joking aside, congratulations to things get really weird. Her mother is taken by the whole cast and crew for “Bohemian Rhap- a supernatural character and Alice sets off after sody” getting nominated for “Best Motion her. Picture-Drama” and for Rami Malek getting One of the great things about this story is nominated for “Best Performance by an Actor Alice’s strength. She is no damsel in distress. in a Motion Picture-Drama”. Alice has attitude; she can speak and fight for Once again, I’m Morgan McCotter and herself. However, she is guarded, always dis- people say I’m a pun-ishment to be around. tancing herself to avoid connections. Albert does a wonderful job at portraying Alice’s in- ternal struggles as she tries to assimilate into so many new worlds. “The Hazel Wood” is like no novel I’ve ever read before; it is a unique masterpiece. The plot doesn’t have a slow point where the reader is The Perspective - February 8, 2019 the-perspective.org B5 Entertainment Sherlock Holmes or Sherlock No? by Olivia Blackburn As the they are both invited to try to convict a gives the internet a good look at the Staff Writer brothers from man of the past murders, but tables soon rating when you search the movie Step Brothers turn. The men are meeting the Queen online, giving the movie a 9% rating, and Talladega Nights are seen again, Will (Pam Ferris) for the first time, Holmes which is an awful rating for a movie. Ferrell who portrays Sherlock Holmes and knew her already, but Dr. Watson was in The movie to me was okay, with a John C. Reilly who is Dr. John Watson, try awe of her. While the trip to the Queen’s side of uncomfortableness, but some to bring the humor to the screen together castle leads the men to two women doc- laughs along the weird journey I once again. Holmes and Watson, directed tors, Dr. Grace Hart (Rebecca Hall) and took. Ferrell and Reilly had to play by Etan Cohen had a humorous take on her assistant (Lauren Lapkus) who shock two of the greatest known detectives Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s mystery series of the men when they say they’re doctors. in the late Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson,, but Holmes and Watson to me was execut- book ‘The Adventures of Sherlock only had a few laughs from me. ed okay. I laughed at some parts during Holmes, written in 1892. They do The plot to this movie was straight for- the movie. Ferrell and John accomplished make themselves look like fools, ward. Sherlock and Dr. Watson had to find making a somewhat humorous movie making jokes many viewers may find a criminal, or the Queen would be killed while being Sherlock Holmes and Dr. offensive and not a movie a younger in a number of days. The following days Watson, but in this movie there were a lot audience should see, being exposed took the partners on a journey through of political jokes, such as gender, pay and to the men referencing drug usage, England, showing the audience around discrimination. If Cohen wanted Ferrell and jokes not appropriate for their their shared home where Mrs.Hudson and Reilly to look like Holmes and Watson age. (Kelly Macdonald), their maid greets us. from past movies and books, he didn’t do The two men go to a court hearing where a good job. As the Rotten Tomato review

“On the Basis of Sex” “The Hate U Give” Book Review by Cameron Lindsay respect from her professors and fell in love with her. Her story, their car is stopped. Khalil, her friend, is killed society where being a female her intelligence, and her way by Diya Banerjee and Editor-in-Chief Sache Krishnaraj by the police, although he was not a threat. lawyer is unheard of. For exam- of living was truly inspiring to When the media portrays Khalil as a criminal, What does it mean to be ple, when Ruth raised her hand people across the nation. Features Editor and Staff Writer Starr must make decisions that may jeopardize equal? This is a question Ruth in school the professor called The quality of the movie You may have heard of the movie, but have her image in her school. Starr struggles with her Bader Ginsburg smiled down on all the men before the pro- matched the quality of its you read the best-selling book it’s based on? identity and separating Williamson High School upon and felt responsible for; fessor calling on her, who had content being well filmed and “The Hate U Give” deals with the controversial with Garden Heights. If she decides to go public not just answering that ques- the correct answer the whole with strong actors. The movie and hard-hitting topics of police brutality and on her role in the shooting, will it jeopardize her tion, but also fixing the flaws to time. The movie highlights the itself had an old time quality to the Black Lives Matter movement, which has friendships and relationships? guarantee equality. The movie moments of inequality within it while maintaining a modern gained attention over the past years. Not only does the book cover heavy topics ‘On the Basis of Sex’ is about her day to day life, and how she showing. Starr Carter is the heroine of this story. She such as interracial dating, racism, and heart- Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s journey overcame that. ‘On the Basis of Sex’ was lives in a predominantly black neighborhood break, but it also deals with friendship and fam- changing law for female equal- The movie had romance, an outstanding movie and will called Garden Heights, which is mostly poor. ily. In this increasingly relevant novel, you are ity. comedy, drama and action lead- forever be one of my favorites of However, her parents send her to a primarily able to put yourself into someone else’s shoes, Throughout the movie you ing to a story truly worth tell- all time. I would highly recom- white private school, as they believe it’s the best even if you have a different opinion about the follow her life story from being ing. Before the movie, I knew mend the movie for everybody place for her education. topic itself. This book is a must read! a freshman in law school to mid I liked Ruth Bader Ginsburg to watch! The story starts with her childhood friend career. As you watch the movie from her being a hero to me the driving her home from a party one night, when you experience her struggle for supreme court after the movie I

“Fangirl” Book Review Advertisements by Emily Gilbertson Cath is not escape the mundane life of essay writing, crowded Online Editor your average dining halls and the myriad of parties where she college student. just ends up standing in the corner awkwardly. Staying up past midnight may not surprise you, She craves the safe, familiar feeling of sitting at but the reason why probably will. Sitting for hours her own desk in her own little world, without hav- on end in front of her laptop, endlessly typing ing to explain herself to others. away about her two favorite book characters in After dozens of paper being tossed back in her the entire universe--Simon Snow and his friend face, late nights and trying to hide her true fangirl Baz the vampire. She’s absolutely obsessed with nature from those around her, saying that she’s this book series, and the en- “tired” would be an understatement. tire novel is based around it. But just when she thinks her college expe- Written by Rainbow Rowell, rience can’t get any worse, Cath appears to get bestselling author of “Elea- her own little dose of magic. Upon meeting nor and Park,” “Fangirl” is Levi, the blonde, rugged, flannel-wearing pretty much exactly what it ex-boyfriend of Reagan (yikes!) Cath begins sounds like. to see things differently as she learns to come College life for Cath out of her shell. begins on an interesting Rowell’s way of writing and skill of story- note. Between her dad be- telling are definitely applaud worthy--from ing stressed out about her the passages that show the inner workings of leaving home for the first Cath’s mind to the different college arche- When time, her twin sister Wren types, the book is really enjoyable to read. being rebellious and her It’s sprinkled with excerpts of Cath’s writing sort of scary red-haired, as well as sections from the fictional Simon black lipstick-wearing roommate Reagan, she’s in Snow series. Reading this book is like reading two everyone for a tough time. at once, but without being confusing. Cath juggles writing her own mythical master- The reader is given a glimpse of college life and pieces with her actual school work, two fictional that it really is what we make it. Cath may not be male characters from the world of wizards and the most extroverted, adventurous or eager per- forgets how charms with two charming real male acquain- son in the world, but somehow she still manages tances and multiple professors who refuse to see to persevere. I may be a little biased when I share her point of view. The book is full of witty humor, my love for this book since Cath is really similar to drive. vivid imagery and the many frustrations that to me, but even if you’re nothing like her, I’m come along with college life. willing to bet you’ll fall in love with this book like Many see college as an opportunity for a new I did. It’s the perfect mixture of realistic fiction, beginning; a time to explore themselves and comedy and transparent actuality. different pathways, but not Cath. She yearns to Jared Chapman, Agent I’m your agent for that. 15401 Farmington Road Livonia, MI 48154 On those crazy days, just “Walls” Review Bus: 734-427-2300 by Cameron Lindsay The Lu- of the song it describes how there are good www.gotojareds.com know that I have your back. Editor-in-Chief mineers are and bad days along with positive and nega- With my help and the backing famously tive emotions that the person leaving feels. known for their hit song ‘Ho Hey.’ Recently “And all around your island there’s a of my great team, I’ll have The Lumineers came out with a cover of barricade it keeps out the danger it holds you back on the road and the song ‘Walls’ by Tom Petty. Walls is the in the pain Sometimes you’re happy some- first song they have produced since Neyla times you cry” is the first line of the second driving happy in no time. Pekarek left the band. The single features a verse. I believe real love is in the acts of Like a good neighbor, heart as the cover which rings true to the compassion and empathy -- truly wanting State Farm is there.® emotion behind the words within the song. to walk through life’s obstacles together. The song details the emotion of losing The song ultimately hits all the emotions CALL FOR A QUOTE 24/7. someone you care about. “But if I never and gives a great example to what it means do nothing, I’ll get you back someday,” is to love someone even when they leave. the last line of the first verse in the song. 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