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Table of Contents:

Content: Page: School News 1-9

Spring/Summer Activities 10-15

Interesting Information 16-24

Food 25-32

Entertainment 33-35

Sports 36-37

Staff Interviews 38-50

Comic Strips/Jokes 51-56

Contributing Authors 57 Saber Stories

by Brynn Leary SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Newspaper, behind the scenes

Newspaper club meets on Wednesday from 2:45-3:30. There are 22 kids in newspaper. During that time, some people get a lot done, while others get smaller amounts completed. People in newspaper club like to talk and do weird things, which is no surprise why we have a blast and write amazing stories. We have competitions and talk a lot. We also do our interviews during this time. We have to have our questions ready, and then we go. Out of those 22 kids, some are quiet while others are really loud. We are all different, but we have one thing in common. We all enjoy writing and newspaper club! The best part of newspaper is that we can all contribute our different points of views; each bringing uniqueness to Pearson.

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by Ella Mingo SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Newspaper club comes to an end

As you know, the school year is coming to an end. That also means this will be our last newspaper together as we continue on our separate ways. Therefore, as part of this last editorial, I asked some of our newspaper family a few general questions.

AVA What mythical creature would you like to be? A unicorn

What will you miss about newspaper? Getting together with friends and writing with them!

GRETA What’s your favorite subject? Reading or band

What will you miss about newspaper? I like that I get to write with people who also get to write.

JENNA Why did you sign up for newspaper? It looked fun, and I love to write.

What’s your favorite thing about newspaper? Writing with people I enjoy!

2 Saber Stories by Saber Scoop SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Believe me: Part 1 I have always wanted to tell someone how I feel, but guess what, I can’t. When I was three, my real mom trapped me in a car on a 100 degree day. As minutes passed, I got hotter and hotter. As I screamed for help, my voice faded away. Thirteen years later, I am in high school, a place where no human being even knows I exist. On the first day of high school, it was the worst. My ONE friend, Samantha, was signing to me. A man came up to us and said, “Oh, look at you, doing all that fancy signing.” “Ha,” I wanted to say. “At least I’m not dumb; I know how to talk.” Getting through these hard times was horrible. I couldn’t tell anyone how I really felt, what I really knew, or who I really liked. It was a long, hard time of people just assuming. So many people can be mean. Samantha was always there for me until she wasn’t. Callie, the schools “popular girl,” started hanging out with Samantha and took my best friend away. I was all alone. I couldn’t do anything about it. So one day, in my language arts class, we did a social experiment. Callie and I were partnered against each other to see who could get the better grade, but no one would know which story belongs to who. Tonight would be the reading of our two stories, and I was a hot mess. 3 Saber Stories

by Saber Scoop SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Believe me: Part 2 I didn’t have my story done yet. I knew I would lose because Callie would probably tell her friends what her story is and make them vote for her. Now here’s the thing, normal people would have a plan to win; I’m not normal. There we were, the two of us at the side of the stage anxious for who would win. Watching our two papers absorb the wonderful light of the stage made me confident in my eyes. Everyone came in, read the stories, put a piece of paper in the box, and sat down. This was it. Everyone voted. A tiny man came on the stage; his scratchy voice troubling everyone’s ears. “AND THE WINNER IS...” he screams out. Everyone was at the very edge of their seats. “CALLIE!” My mind went wandering. What? How could she win? I was so close yet so far. Lost in my thoughts, all of a sudden, the tiny man re-entered the stage. “I am here to announce we had a little misreading. We apologize for the mistake. We missed a vote. The real winner is LILY!” I jumped up like a rocket and started jumping like a bouncy ball. Just when I suddenly felt like I belonged again, Callie walked up to me and said, “I’m very sorry for the way I treated you. Do you want to start over and be friends?” And that’s when I knew, Callie had made a mistake. I had always belonged. From that point on Callie, Samantha, and I were the best of friends. Believe me! 4 Saber Stories

by Saber Scoop SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Um, who are you?

Throughout the U.S., more than 500 kids sit in a school and Information half of them don’t even know who they are sitting next to and possibly never will. While some students thought it was stupid to go around in a circle and introduce themselves in elementary school, others did not. This was how some people met their best friends or even just got to know the kids in their class. Some scientists even say that if you know others in your learning environment, you are more comfortable and may be more likely to perform better on tests. While, if you don’t know the people around you, your uncomfortable and nervous, so you may do worse on tests. Bottom line is this. Start saying hi to people in the hallway. Yes, those people you don’t know. Get to know others and maybe make a new friend! With all of us going into the middle schools next year, this is a perfect opportunity! There will be plenty more individuals that we don’t know, and we have the chance to meet them.

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by Lilly Hewitt SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

East vs. West

Next year, the new middle school that students will attend depends on their address. Many students argue, “East is the beast” or “West is best,” and some even argue that East was built by “prison Let’s have a poll contractors” or West is “too Results are in! 66.1% of privileged.” It is true that Pearson students stated West used to be the high East was a better school school, so it may have than West, whereas only better things, like a football 33.9% voted for West. field and equipment. Only 57 people voted, so However, unlike East, it is keep in mind, that’s not very crowded. Many of the even the majority of 6th grade students are Pearson. I’m going to pondering which school is East, and I am so excited better...East or West. They for middle school! Are will soon learn about one you? school, and maybe they will change their current state of mind. 6 Saber Stories

by Brynn Leary SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Most insane school punishments ever - None are at Pearson but could you imagine? 1. Kneeling- on frozen peas 2. Two males being forced to hold hands while being laughed at after they were fighting 3. Having to wear a sign that said: I’m in 7th grade and got three Fs 4. Having to wear a cone of shame 5. Eating lunch off the cafeteria floor 6. Being written on with permanent marker 7. Chopping off hair 8. A teacher telling a kid that no one liked him 9. Organizing a fake prom 10. Being stuck in “the monster closet,” a dark cramped closet for a period of time 11. The therapy bug (a duffel bag that a teacher shoved a kid in as a punishment) 12. Teacher paddling, with more force every time 13. Sent home with police for not wearing black shoes 14. Student had to be stripped searched from being accused of carrying ibuprofen

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by Greta Caliri SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Studying tips and tricks!

: Create a to-do list. T T f: Get it done, and work Before you begin studying, plan out ahead if possible. Sometimes it’s hard to your time. Write down all of your find the difference between working hard assignments and plan out the time that and taking too long. Just make sure that you each one will take, and when you want get the work done without taking to complete them. For example, I unexpected breaks. Try not to dawdle, but know that my science homework will get the work done. If you have assignments take me 30 minutes, so I’ll try to finish due later that month or week, take ten that before dinner. minutes out of your homework time to work on it (after you have prioritize your T : Food and Drinks. It is assignments). By the end of the month, important to have a full stomach while week, or even earlier, you can have it done! studying, so eat up before you do your homework, but don’t take forever to T f: Remember that getting eat before you study. If you are homework done is more important than working on homework at home, try video games, phones, hobbies, etc… It is chewing gum to give you something to important to realize that after completing do to take away the boring part of your homework you might have less time to doing your homework. Just remember do other things, but that’s okay, because to eat healthy! chances are you’ll have a lighter load another night. Make sure that you aren’t T : Get in the right distracted by your phone or any other things mindset. Take a few moments before while working. you do your homework to get motivated. Remind yourself of why it is important to get good grades and then get it done! As we get closer to the end of our 6th grade year and the beginning of our 7th grade year, studying and getting good grades becomes much more important. When you go into Middle School, you can have lots of homework that can become hard to keep track of and get done. These are just a few tips on how to get your homework done efficiently and accurately for future success! 8 Saber Stories

by Samara A SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Study tips Guess what? Everyone’s FAVORITE time of year has come and gone, but it will be back again. The GLORIOUS... DUN DUN DUHHHH, MCA’s. Don’t worry because I’m about to give you some awesome study tips that will help you when studying for future MCA’s. But….. sadly this isn’t magic, so you will have to study to get results. Without further ado, here are some awesome study tips to help you with the MCA’s in 7th grade.

•Break your study guides into sections. Don’t do it all at once, so you don’t get overwhelmed.

•Set up study groups with your friends. That way you can help each other in subjects that you’re not very strong in.

•Make sure you know the exact date of your test so that when your teacher tells you the day before the test, you don’t have to go home and do every single thing in one night.

•Use old tests or practice tests to help you study for new ones, especially with MCA’s. MCA’s cover almost everything you’ve learned, so use old practice tests for newer tests.

•Every time you remember to study for a whole week straight treat yourself. These tips may not get you a perfect score, but I’m almost 100% positive it will get you a better score than if you never studied at all. 9 Saber Stories

by Brynn Leary SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Top 20 things to do in the spring 1. Guthrie Theater 2. Mall of America 3. Mill City Museum 4. Minneapolis Institute of Art 5. Minnehaha Park 6. Nicollet Mall 7. Game at Target Field 8. Twin Cities Food Tour 9. Watch a game at US Bank Stadium 10. Walker Art Center 11. Weisman Art Museum 12. Minnesota Children’s museum 13. Minnesota State Fair 14. Chain of Lakes 15. Stone Arch Bridge 16. Midtown Global Market 17. Minnesota Zoo 18. Fort Snelling 19. American Swedish Institute 20. Uptown Theater

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by Brynn Leary SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

What to do when you’re bored in the summer

1. Learn a new hobby: try playing a different instrument or try choir or even a play. Try anything new. 2. Try a new sport: there are multiple summer sports that you could try. Volleyball is a great sport at the beach, or tennis, you can most likely find a court at a local park. 3. Make a film/start a YouTube channel. Get together with your friends and come up with weird or crazy ideas to make a fun film that you’ll enjoy making and watching. 4. Find a craft project. There are multiple different crafts, and the materials are at your local dollar store. All you need is square paper to make origami, or make some new slime or playdough. 5. Try a new game, and attempt to beat every level. You could take up chess or checkers, or try a video game. 6. Learn how to cook. Smoothies are one fun idea to try, or try to make a new dessert. 7. Volunteer, find a local organization that has a goal and volunteer to help. You’ll feel great for helping and may have a bit of fun. 8. Try learning a new language. Think of a place out of the country that you’ve always wanted to visit, then try learning their native language. 9. Go to local events, like the fair, carnivals, or concerts. You’re sure to have a blast with friends 10. Act like a tourist in your own town. Act like you’re on vacation and look at what activities attract people most, and check it out. You might even learn something new about the city. 11. Spend time outside. Go camping at an official camping site or in your backyard. 12. Go geocaching. Find a site online and look at locations near you. Plug the coordinates into a GPS or by using a map.

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by Nicole Maenke SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Geocaching Geocaching may seem like a foreign language to some people, but for others it is part of their life. For most people however, it is just a fun activity to do with friends and to explore places around their town, state, and even their country. If you don’t know what Setting up your geocaching is, it is a account recreational activity where you hunt or search To start geocaching you for a hidden object or must set up an account. container, by GPS. All The process is simple, you have to do is just download the app download the app and from the App Store and start searching. This then create a username summer, when you’re and password. Your bored or just want to do account will keep track of something fun, consider how many geocaches geocaching. There are you find and even how thousands of geocaches many miles you travel around the world just while geocaching. waiting to be found! 12 Saber Stories

by SurayaTheUnicorn SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Top five best teen books to read over the summer Summer is in the air! After 1. The Giver by Lois Lowry school ends, everyone forgets about reading and 12-year-old Jonas lives in an academics. Reading is very ideal world, but when he is important and just 20 given a life job as a Receiver, minutes a day can be he finally realizes the dark enough, so here are a few secrets of his community. books to read this summer! 2. The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson thought he was an ordinary kid until his pre-algebra teacher turns into a monster. After telling his mom, she finally decided to tell him the truth about where he came from. She sends him to Camp Half-Blood, a place where she tells him he’ll be safe, and where Percy will learn about his father, God of the Sea. Together with his friends, he sets off on a journey to the Underworld. 13 Saber Stories

by SurayaTheUnicorn SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Top five best teen books to read over the summer 3. Hatchet by Gary Paulsen 4. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle 13-year-old Brian is heading to Canada to stay with his It was a dark and stormy father, but when the pilot has night when Meg Murry, her a heart attack, the plane brother, and her mother get crashes. Now Brian must a late night snack when figure out how to survive in someone is waiting for them. the wilderness. They tell them something mysterious, and they need to Title figure out what it means. After Meg’s father Information disappears, Meg, her friend, and her brother must embark on a journey to rescue him before they encounter forces of evil.

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by SurayaTheUnicorn SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Top five best teen books to read over the summer 5. The Harry Potter series

You probably have heard of these books because of the popularity around the world. If you haven’t read them, they are a must read! The crazy fans (like me) are not lying when they tell you that they are the best books they have ever read. Many have watched the movies but the books are the real deal. You can find these books in almost every bookstore or library, so give it a try. You won’t be disappointed!

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by Addie Besser SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Top 5 craziest waterslides

1. Vërucut (vAr-U-ket) - Vërucut is German for “crazy” or “insane.” It once was the tallest water slide reaching 168 feet until August of 2016 when a tragic accident left it closed down forever.

2. Insano - At one point in time, Insano, a Brazilian water slide, was in the Guinness Book of World Records for the world's tallest waterslide standing at 135 feet. The ride was so fast, it only lasted about 4-5 seconds.

3. Leap of Faith - This water slide drops riders down a vertical drop into a clear tube surrounded by real, live sharks. Insano waterslide

4. Summit Plummet - This slide plummets you down a 120 foot slope. The drop is so steep, riders can’t see where they’re going until you get to the bottom.

5. Aqua Duck - This slide hurdles you 765 feet in an acrylic tube over the Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship, giving you an amazing view of the ship and ocean. 16 Saber Stories by The Lion SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Pusheen the cat

The Pusheen cat, one of the most kawaii of cats, is a fat little cat that catches everyone’s heart. The Pusheen cat has its own book and stuffed animal. It even has its own animation and Facebook stickers. This cat can turn into unicorns, dinosaurs, or anything else you like. He’s just too darn cute! How could you not like Pusheen?

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by Nia Odhiambo SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

The attack of the seagulls

"I remember walking down the long hall and opening the door to my room to find an entire flock of seagulls in my room," Nick recounts in an amusing Facebook post." In case you were wondering, Brothers’ TNT Pepperoni does NASTY things to a seagull’s digestive system." As you would expect, the room was covered in seagull droppings. What I did not realize until then First struck was that seagulls also drool. Just a normal day in Victoria, Especially when they eat Canada as Nick Burchill pepperoni," Nick explained in a walks into a 5 star hotel with letter of apology that he was two bags full of pepperoni staying at the luxury hotel for a and sausages. Nick was business meeting. He had bought concerned the pepperoni the sausages with plans to send would spoil, so left it next to them to his friends in the Navy. an open window to keep cool in the chilly Canadian air. A 40-strong colony of seagulls arrived. After Nick Burchill came back from his gentle stroll, he opened his door finding a whole lot of seagulls feasting on his pepperoni. 18 Saber Stories

by Rosalia Romero SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Sad and shocking facts about the Titanic #1 Third class wasn’t the best or the cleanest. Each third class had their own cabin, but the cabin had only two bathtubs that had to be shared with 700 passengers.

#2 The captain of the ship Title ordered the musicians to Information start playing music on the Titanic to calm down the passengers, but when the situation was getting worse the team separated and said their goodbyes. They were going to go on a boat and save themselves, but they knew it was too late and died.

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by Rosalia Romero SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Facts about the Titanic #3 First Officer William McMaster Murdoch ordered the ship to turn, but it was too late. It has been suggested that the ship would not have sunk if it hit the iceberg that same day Murdoch went down with the ship.

#4 The ship received six iceberg warnings before the sinking of the Titanic, which obviously shouldn’t have been ignored.

#5 The ship’s captain, Edward Smith, also went down with the ship. His last words were, “Well boys, you've done your duty and done it well. I ask no more of you. I release you. You know the rule of the sea. It's every man for himself now, and God bless you.” 20 Saber Stories

by Amira Bileh SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Muslim Culture

Did you know that Muslim means “anyone or anything that surrenders itself to the true will of God?” I am Muslim, and this is how my life became. Our family prays five times per day. Everyday, wherever we go, it is important for us to wear our headwear. This is an expectation. The only place I do not have to wear my headgear is occasionally at home. There are five pillars of Islam that we follow.

1. To be a Muslim, you must have faith. 2. You need prayer, Salat, at least five times a day. 3. To be considered a good person, you send things for charity (food, money, toys, etc.) 4. During the month of Ramadan, we fast. This is one of the many times our culture fasts (abstinence of food and drink). 5. We participate in a pilgrimage where we go to Mecca and pray many times to God to forgive our sins.

We should learn about each other’s cultures, so we can truly understand each other. This is my culture. What culture are you?

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by Nia Odhiambo SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

16 weird but interesting facts 1. Most toilets flush in E flat.

2. Approximately 40,000 Americans are injured by toilets each year.

3. “Almost” is the longest word in English with all the letters in alphabetical order.

4. It actually takes 142.18 licks to reach the center of a Tootsie Pop.

5. It is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.

6. No piece of square paper can be folded more than 7 times in half.

7. Alaska law says that you can’t look at a moose from an airplane.

8. A duck’s quack doesn’t echo, and nobody can figure out why.

9. The Romans used to clean and whiten their teeth with urine. Apparently it works

10. Minnie Mouse’s full name is Minerva Mouse.

11. 315 entries in Webster’s Dictionary were misspelled.

12. M&M’s actually stands for “Mars & Murrie’s,” the last names of the candy’s founders.

13. Judge Judy makes $45 million a year.

14. A pound of houseflies contains more protein than a pound of beef.

15. Cats sleep for 70% of their lives.

16. More monopoly money is printed each year than real US currency. https://thoughtcatalog.com/jacob-geers/2016/04/really-funny-random-weird-facts/3/ 22 Saber Stories

by Brynn Leary SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Fun facts about the dictionary

● Believe it or not it takes more than a person adding a word to a dictionary to make it a word ● The first english dictionaries only included difficult words ● Noah Webster learned 26 languages to write his dictionary ● The first Merriam Webster dictionary cost only $6 ● It took more than 50 years to create the Oxford English Dictionary ● Sometimes fake words make their way into the dictionary ● Sample sentences can make great stories; try it sometime ● There are other dictionaries besides the usual one (rhyming or backwards) ● California School District considered banning Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary ● There are 171,476 words in the english dictionary ● Dictionary’s don’t have every word in them ● Dictionaries are all out of date

http://mentalfloss.com/article/87241/12-things-you-might-not-know-about-dictionaries?scrlybrkr=38cfdc85

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by Brynn Leary SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Birthstones

January’s birthday is a Garnet. It was once believed to protect the wearer from nightmares, ghosts, and ghouls.

February’s birthstone is Amethyst. It was believed to strengthen relationships, give the wearer courage, and guard against intoxication.

March’s birthstone is Aquamarine. It is said to help the wearer make new friends and manifest affection.

April’s birthstone is the Diamond. It represent everlasting love and brings courage.

May’s birthstone is the Emerald. It’s a symbol of rebirth, believed to grant the owner foresight, courage, and youth.

June’s most common birthstone is the Pearl, but it actually has three including it, Alexandrite, Moonstone, and the Pearl. The Pearl is a symbol of purity and were believed to be hardened tears of the goddess Aphrodite.

July’s birthstone is the Ruby. It represents love, health, wisdom, and was believed to bestow good fortune on the wearer.

August’s birthstone is the Peridot. It symbolizes strength, protects the wearer from nightmares, and was believed to be tears from the volcano goddess Pele.

September’s birthstone is the Sapphire. It symbolizes purity and wisdom, and was thought to guard against evil and poisoning.

October’s birthstone is the Opal. It symbolizes faithfulness and confidence and was worn to repel evil and protect eyesight.

November’s birthstone is the Topaz. It symbolizes love and affection and is believed to give the wearer increased strength and intelligence.

December’s birthstone is Turquoise. Turquoise rings in particular were thought keep evil spirits away. Those are only 13 jems/jewels in the world. There are a total of about 200 in all. Now that’s a lot of bling! 24 Saber Stories

by Brynn Leary SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

World records, how much food can you eat?

Have you ever been so hungry that you feel like you could eat the entire lunch room? These people hold crazy records for eating the fastest.

● Most hamburgers eaten in a minute is 4 ● Fastest time to eat 15 Ferrero Rocher is 2 minutes 22 seconds ● Most creme eggs eaten in a minute is 6 ● Fastest time to eat a bowl of pasta is 41 sec ● Fastest time to eat a 12” pizza is 32.28 sec ● Most chicken nuggets eaten in 3 minutes is 37 nuggets ● Most grilled cheese sandwiches eaten in a minute is 13 ● Most hamburgers eaten in 3 minutes is 12 ● Fastest time eating 30 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups is 2 minutes 57.36 sec ● Fastest someone ate 10 ghost peppers is 30.7 sec ● Most grapes eaten in 3 minutes is 205 ● Most M&Ms eaten in a minute with chopsticks is 65 ● Most olives eaten in a minute is 60 ● Most pancakes eaten in 8 minutes is 113 ● Most twinkies eaten in 6 minutes is 121 ● Largest amount of bacon eaten in 5 minutes is 182 slices 25 Saber Stories

by Greta Caliri SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Recipes for spring and summer!

1. Raspberry Cups Combine ¼ cup of cool whip, ¼ cup halved raspberries, and as many chopped meringue, raspberry, or vanilla flavored cookies as you like. Place it in a small glass and top with whipped cream and a raspberry on top. Credit: WhitelightsonWednesday.com

2. Unicorn Bark Divide 5 cups of melted white chocolate chips between 4 bowls and dye each a different bright color, such as: pink, purple, blue, or green. In a parchment lined sheet tray, pour the colors little by little on top of each other. Using a spatula, mix the colors making a swirling pattern on the tray. Sprinkle on decorations, such as candy pearls or sprinkles. Refrigerate your bark for one hour; then crack into smaller pieces and enjoy! Credit:Delish.com

3. Mini Dessert Sandwich The next and final easy dessert is a mini dessert sandwich with three amazing flavors all in one delicious mouthful! Depending on if you want a cold treat or not, start by putting your favorite icing or ice cream flavor onto one flat side of a Nilla Wafer. Next, put another Nilla Wafer on top to create a sandwich. Finally, it is optional to roll the sandwich into sprinkles, crushed Oreos, or any other topping you’d like. Enjoy!

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20 cookies you’ll definitely want to try

● Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies ● Chocolate Sugar Cookies ● Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies ● Filled Raisin Cookies ● The New York Times Chocolate Chip Cookies ● Oatmeal-chocolate Chip Cookies ● Peanut Butter Cup Cookies ● Pumpkin Cookies with Brown Butter Icing ● Salted Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Chip Cookies ● Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies ● Monster Cookies ● Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies ● Peanut butter and jelly sandwich Cookies ● How cocoa cookies ● Brownie cookies ● Vanilla bean cookies bars ● Insanely Delicious Turtle Cookies ● Double Decker, Dark Chocolate, mini doughnut Sugar Cookies ● S’mores pudding cookies ● Caramel chocolate fudge brownie cookies

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by Brynn Leary SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Top 10 most unhealthy and healthy vending machine snacks

These are the bad guys 1. Drake’s apple fruit pie-nutritional nightmare 2. Austin Cheese Crackers with cheddar cheese-trans fat fest 3. Pop-tarts frosted strawberry-for sharing only 4. Doritos- “Nacho” best option 5. Skittles- more calories and fat than twizzlers 6. Cheez-It snacks - baked crackers- no fiber, no protein 7. Ruffles Original- empty calories 8. Cheetos crunchy- not great, but could be worse 9. Twix- more “bad” fat than a Snickers Bar 10. 3 Musketeers- lower fat but still candy

The good guys

1. Planters Sunflower Kernels- full of healthy fats 2. Baked! Lays original- surprisingly fiber full 3. Sun Chips Original- made of whole grains 4. Snyder’s of Hanover Mini Pretzels- naturally fat free 5. Peanut M&Ms- just don’t go nuts 6. Smartfood reduced fat free popcorn-low fat and has fiber 7. Fig Newtons- it’s fruit 8. Nature Valley Granola bar Oats and Honey- Beats hunger 9. Planter Honey Roasted Peanuts- High in protein 10. Quaker Chewy Granola bar, Chocolate Chunk- guilt free chocolate

https://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/snacks/healthy/vending-machine-snacks/ 28 Saber Stories

by Jackson Shatek SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Meat eaters vs. The benefits of vegans chewing gum There are some benefits of chewing gum, but if you are looking to be healthy, make sure it’s sugar free. Sugar free gum can limit tooth decay. Gum can also stimulate saliva flow. It Different from vegetarians, benefits you to chew gum in vegans don’t eat any between meals because it products from animals. can clear your teeth. It will Vegans have less of a risk also improve your breath. of having heart disease and Gum can also fight nausea. diabetes than meat eaters Which kind do you like because they take in less fat best? to their diet, and they can still get protein from things like nuts and peanut butter. The majority of vegans are female at 79%. Although some believe vegans live longer than meat eaters, I will not abandon meat. How about you?

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by The Lion SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Chips, yes please!

I wish Pearson Saber lunch had more chips with meals. It is so unfair! The days I bring cold lunch, there are chips with the hot lunch. The days I don’t bring lunch, there’s no chips. Why can’t Pearson Saber lunch serve chips everyday? I know, I know...we are supposed to eat healthy salads, but which kid wants that? More chips? Yes, please! 30 Saber Stories

by Brynn Leary SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Top 20 Treats for Easter

1. Cadbury mini candy eggs 2. Cadbury cream eggs 3. Peeps marshmallow chicks 4. Reese’s pieces peanut butter eggs 5. Reese’s mini peanut butter eggs 6. Jelly belly Easter mix jelly beans 7. M&M’s speckled Easter eggs 8. Solid chocolate bunnies 9. Hershey eggs 10. Whoppers mini robin eggs 11. Bunny corn 12. Lindt chocolate carrots 13. Sweetarts chicks, Ducks, and bunnies 14. chocolate marshmallow eggs 15. milk chocolate covered marshmallow peeps 16. Jordan almonds 17. starburst jelly beans 18. Snickers eggs 19. Easter Hershey kisses 20. Easter pez dispensers https://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/g2201/easter-candy/

31 Saber Stories by: Vandella P. SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

McDonald’s vs iPhone vs Burger King Android

Most of us like the goodness of Most of us have phones burgers, fries, and anything fast already. Some have iPhones, food in general, but have you ever others have Androids. But thought about which fast food which is the best brand? restaurant is the best? Viewers have stated that both According to BuzzFeed, the iPhone and Android show the popular YouTube channel and time when you click the home website, Burger King’s hamburgers button, but apparently have more smokiness, flavor, and Androids keep track of time they are broiled more than the better. Then there a rumors tasteless meat of McDonald’s where Androids have been burgers. When is the last time you mysteriously blowing up. Ever tried both? since the iPhone X came out, (price of $999) iPhone users have been dying to get their hands on the phone and test out all the new features like the face identification and animoji. Have you had the chance to try out the new iPhone or Android? Which do you prefer?

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by The Lion SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Hamilton Who is Hamilton you might ask? Is he the guy on the 10 dollar bill? Is it an author? Or, how about Hamilton the Musical? Nope. None of those. I am talking about an animated Hamilton video. You can find a video on YouTube if you look up (Zsin Hamilton - non-stop Hamilton). This is one of the best Hamilton videos I have ever watched. Check it out! The royal wedding

Prince Harry is getting married to a girl, Meghan, from the United States. She is an American actress. She was in the films Horrible Bosses and Remember Me. She is now retired, after becoming engaged to Prince Harry, and plans to get married on May 19, 2018 in England at the Windsor Castle.

33 Saber Stories by Brynn Leary SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

The Voice, who’s left? This season on the voice has been intense. Now, with only ten people left, the decisions are harder than ever. Who’s left on each team? You’re about to find out. On team Adam Levine: Jackie Verna and Rayshun Lamarr

On team Blake Shelton: Pryor Baird, Spensha Baker, and Kyla Jade

On team Alicia Keys: Britton Buchanan, Jackie Foster, and Christiana Danielle

On team Kelly Clarkson: Brynn Cartelli and Kaleb Lee

That’s who’s left. Keep watching The Voice to find out who wins.

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by Ella Mingo SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Popular trends through the ages

These popular trends throughout Music through the history have shaped everything ages today, from what we wear to 1910s what we eat. Let me tell you a Danny Boy- Frederic Weatherly few examples of our extinct trends of the past. 1920s Ol’ Man River- Jerome Kern 1920s Flapper Fashion

1930s 1930s Sport/Androgynous Minnie the Moocher- Cab Calloway 1940s School Formal 1940s Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy- The 1950s Western Formal Andrew Sister 1960s Punk Rock/Moto 1950s I Walked the Line- Johnny Cash 1970s Hippie/Disco La Bamba- Ritchie Valens 1980s Neon Material Girl 1960s Stand By You- Ben E King 1990s Casual/Relaxed

1970s Bohemian Rhapsody- Queen

1980s Thriller- Michael Jackson

1990s ..Baby One More Time- Brittany Spears

2000s Hey Ya!- Outcast 35 Saber Stories by Nia Odhiambo SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Basketball vs. Baseball Attention baseball fans...please pay attention. Right now it’s time to listen and not argue. First off, basketball is more action packed. When there are VS rivals, players get more competitive. In baseball, what are they supposed to do, run faster? Secondly, basketball doesn’t take that much time to play. The duration is about 48 Rivals minutes, a little extra time for timeouts, free throws, etc. Do you prefer basketball Baseball takes, I don’t know, or baseball? In my 3.5 HOURS! Who wants to sit opinion, basketball is that long? Last but not least, better than baseball. I basketball is a little safer than can give you a few baseball. In basketball, there reasons why. Although are a few concussions here baseball is a unique and there, but in baseball a hard ball could hit you in the sport, basketball is more ribs, and you have the action-packed, takes less potential of hitting yourself time to play, and is a with a metal bat. These are safer sport. the reasons I think basketball is better than baseball.

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by Nicole Maenke SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

The shakopee teachers 4-4 relay

On April 26, there was a high school track meet held. Both health teacher, Ms. Bristol, and Discovery Minnesota Studies teacher, Mr. Sheeley, were in attendance. Mr. Sheeley is a coach for Holy Angels while Ms. Bristol is a coach for Shakopee. They were brought together by a coach 4-4 relay that was planned during the race. The idea was that high school coaches would form teams according to schools and then would race against each team and other high school boys. When the Shakopee team was short a player, Mr. Sheeley was convinced to participate. Though, the team got last place, Ms. Bristol kept her spirits up. Mr. Sheeley, on Mr.Sheeley was convinced the other hand, stated he would never do that again. Both to join their team. teachers claim they were the fastest, but without any proof, we don’t really know for sure! Perhaps another race is in order.

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by Greta Caliri SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

Interviews, interviews, and more interviews!

With the sad ending of Pearson 6th Grade Center coming so soon, members of the Newspaper Club wanted to interview as many teachers as they could for the last edition of Saber Stories. Since we knew that we were all going to be interviewing teachers, we decided to make a little contest of it. We wanted to see which newspaper members could come-up with the best teacher interview questions for the newspaper. We split into groups and began interviews. All of the teachers and staff that we interviewed are noted below, and if we didn’t get to some, it’s simply because we didn’t have the time or couldn’t reach the staff member in the amount of time we had after school. We hope you enjoy! Thank you to all the wonderful Pearson staff throughout this building. You have not only built an empire, but you have also supported a magical place. The Pearson team will be missed.

Voyager Explorer Trailblazer Discovery Lundgren Bade O’Connell Girdner Fore Keenan Nasiatka Sheeley Smith Evett Leonard Snell

Social Workers: Geesey

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by Greta Caliri SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

An interview with Mr. Lundgren . Why did you choose to teach Reading and LA? “I love to read and be creative, and I love chatting with kids.”

What’s the best thing about teaching two subjects? “It means that I get to have the same students for both hours, so I get to know them a lot better.”

What do like about being a sixth grade teacher? “I like that with 6th graders you can have a super in depth, awesome conversation and you can’t do that with any other age group.”

What’s your favorite thing about being around kids all day? “It keeps me young.”

What other job would you have if you weren’t a teacher? “I would definitely be the President of the United States.”

What’s your all time favorite book? “This is a hard question, but I guess I’d have to say The Hunger Games because I never get bored with it.”

What’s your favorite school lunch? “I haven’t had school lunch since I was a kid, but I remember Italian Dunkers being my favorite.”

What school are you hoping to move to next year? “I would be okay going anywhere, but if I had to choose, I would say East only because I know it better.” 39

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by Nia Odhiambo SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017

An Interview with Mr. Leonard

1. Who is your favorite superhero? 7. Why did you decide to be a teacher? Spider-Man I enjoy coaching kids, and teaching went with it. 2. What was your first instrument? No instrument 8. What did you want to be when you were a kid? Police officer because 3. Where did you go to college? what I saw on tv U of M 9. What’s your favorite movie? Movies 4. Did you like school? Yes with Jason Born

5. You’ve been given an elephant, 10. If you were to get rid of one state in and you can’t give it away or the U.S., what would it be and why? sell it. What will you do with it? Illinois because I don’t like the Keep it as a pet and water my yard Chicago Bears

6. After this interview, you get 11. Everyone has a good app idea. 1,000,000 dollars. What would What’s yours? One that makes a reservation at any you do with it? Buy in restaurant hun d ih n a se Flo 12. What’s your favorite color? Red

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by Brynn Leary and SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER - Since 2017 Jenna Interview with Mrs.O'Connell 1. Did you always want to be teacher? If not, what did you want to be? *No, I wanted be a nurse but then decided to become a teacher because I liked coloring better than studying

2. Did you always want to teach social studies? If not, what? *No, but I did teach first grade and reading and LA

3. What/who inspired you to become a teacher? *My 3rd grade teacher

4. What was your favorite part of 6th grade? *I liked switching rooms for the first time, being in drama, and student council.

5. Did you have a crush on anyone in 6th grade? *I did, New kids on the Block

6. What’s your favorite unit to teach? Why? *The Civil War and Great Depression because the kids like wars.

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by Nicole Maenke, Ellie Hall, - Since 2017 and SurayaTheUnicorn SHAKOPEE’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER

Mr. Girdner vs Mr. Sheeley Mr. Girdner Mr. Sheeley

Why do you make fun of Mr. Why do you make fun of Sheeley? Mr. Girdner?

It’s important to have fun at work.

Do you like working with Mr. Sheeley? We apologize.... we did not have an opportunity Mr. Sheeley keeps me in line. to finish this interview. Whenever I get crazy, he Please use your calms me down. imagination.