Fat shaming brought to light in the Hip Hop Awards Death penalty still controversial Maine principal shuts down dances due to video letter Dear Fat People Recap by Brookelyn West The abolishing of the death penalty The Death Penalty is defined as the is coming with out the help of riots. dirty dancing by Williatte Snorton doors and burn some calories', she asks why by Eno Abrefa punishment of execution, All states are in favor of lethal YouTube comedian, Nicole Arbour, has we as a society are helping them, calling it If you missed the BET Hip Hop Awards last administered to someone legally injections as the most humane NEWSER— A Maine high school is gotten a great deal of hate for her video 'assisted suicide'. Tuesday, Oct. 13, here is the list of the win- convicted of a capital crime. The method, but the supply of drugs that doing away with all dances except the Dear Fat People. Her video was uploaded Plus sized model, Tess Holliday had ners : Death Penalty is legal in 32 states in can do the job have been drying up "classier" prom this year, the principal on YouTube and shared on Facebook on something to say on Facebook about Ni- the United States. Today the amount due to these factors. th announced in an open letter to parents, Friday, September 4 . It is a 6 minute long cole’s video, “If you want to know what I Best Hip Hop Video: executed have lessened but have not Arguing for capital punishment, the and "modern dance culture" lies at the video of Nicole ranting that obese people think about a certain video going around: Kendrick Lamar “Alright” stopped. Clark County, Indiana Prosecuting heart of the move. need to be fat-shamed. NOTHING. I refuse to watch clickbait like Best Collaboration, Duo, or Group: Some people say that the death Attorney writes that "there are some Dating himself considerably (or th Arbour claims that her YouTube channel that. She doesn't deserve our clicks or our Big Sean feat. Drake and Kanye West penalty is wrong because the 8 defendants who have earned the ulti- perhaps forgetting how VH1 is was taken down due to her Dear Fat People energy. Our existence doesn't need to be “Blessing” Amendment states, “Excessive bail mate punishment our society has to spelled), Gorham High School Princi- video. Some critics said Arbour took her "proved" or "validated". We need to contin- Best Live Performer: pal Chris Record explains, "It is by no own video down, but she always said it was- ue to hold our heads high. Plus, a life well J.Cole means the students' fault, but the danc- n’t true. A YouTube spokesperson said the lived is the best revenge.” Lyrist of the Year: ing they have witnessed on MTV/ company mistakenly suspended the channel “I decided to watch the video after Willi- Kendrick Lamar VHS/movies involves primarily only on Sunday afternoon and moved "quickly" atte mentioned it. While I was watching, I Video Director of the Year: sexually suggestive grinding." to reinstate it. By Monday morning, the was wondering why she made the video Alan Ferguson For those unfamiliar with the con- channel was back up. “Fat shaming is not a because it doesn’t really concern her. I per- Dj of the Year: cept, he goes on to describe grinding thing. Fat people made that up,” she says. sonally wasn’t offended, but I thought that Dj Mustard as "a girl having her back and buttocks “That's the race card with no race. ‘Yeah, she needed to keep her opinions to herself. I Producer of the Year: pushed up/pulled up against the boy's but I couldn't fit into a store. That's discrimi- think that she thought she was being funny, Dj Mustard groin with the boy's hands on her hips nation’. Uh no. That means you are too fat, but she was really offending people,” Kel- MVP of the Year: and other places." and you should stop eating.” sey Zeitler, ECHS Grade 9, had to say. “I Drake Some students complain the move is According to Arbour, fat shaming is bril- think that video was so disrespectful, not Track of the Year: too draconian. "If there's people grind- liant because it “shames people who have just to fat people to everybody around the “Trap Queen” – (Fetty Wap) ing, kick them out," a junior tells the bad habits until they stop”. “If we offend world. Because you never know what peo- Album of the Year: Portland Press Herald. "Don't ban the you so much that you lose weight, I'm okay ple say about their family members… You J.Cole- 2014 Forest Hill Drive http://media.ampp3d.co.uk/u/2014/08/death-penalty-graphic.jpg whole thing." with that,” she also says. “You are killing never know how people may feel about a Who Blew Up Award? Gorham isn't the first school to go to yourself. I'll sleep at night. Maybe I am jeal- comment like that,” Azhane Booker, ECHS Fetty Wap should not be required, nor excessive offer by committing murder with such lengths. ous that you get to eat whatever you want.” Grade 9, said. “I watched the video after I Hustler of the Year: fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual aggravating circumstances present. I One high school in Illinois decided She goes on to ask, “Obesity is a disease? saw Shane Dawson making jokes about it. I Dr. Dre punishments inflicted.” believe life is sacred. It cheapens the to simply ban grinding as opposed to Yeah, so is being a shopaholic - but I don't understand she was trying to be funny, but Best Hip Hop Style: “It matters on what they did life of an innocent murder victim to homecoming, so students boycotted get a parking pass. It would make a lot of she didn’t do a good job of representing that Dej Loaf because If a person had killed say that society has no right to keep and held their own "anti-homecoming" sense if I did. I am the one with all of the she was trying to make a joke and not being Best Club Banger: someone, they should be sentenced,” the murderer from ever killing again. in a private space, while a high school bags.' After suggesting that obese people critical.” Amina Zerrad, ECHS Grade 9, Big Sean feat. E-40 – “IDFWU” said Madison Wright , ECHS In my view, society has not only the in Vermont banned its homecoming should be forced to park at the back of the commented. Best Mix tape: Grade 9. right, but the duty to act in self dance altogether over twerking. mall parking lot so they have to 'walk to the Future-56 Nights Others think that it is doing good— defense to protect the innocent." In Gorham, reports CBS News, Best Featured Verse: that the bad should be punished for The vast majority of democratic Record says young students are com- School pictures are THIS THURSDAY!!! Drake – “My Way” (Remix)” (Fetty Wap feat. what they did and not sit in jail. They countries in Europe and Latin Ameri- plaining about being pressured to Drake) believe that it is the best way to han- ca have abolished capital punishment grind, though two-thirds of last year's dle the criminals. over the last fifty years, but United homecoming dance walked out when Azhane’ Booker, ECHS Grade 9, States, most democracies in Asia, and told it wasn't allowed.' stated, “Its bad because killing almost all totalitarian governments Meanwhile, Gorham's holding a someone is wrong, but if the criminal retain it. homecoming bonfire Friday instead of Be sure to bring your form on picture day. killed someone it is a different issue.” a dance. 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by Gerica Arganosa happening in the U.S. and that Hispanics are With that, he may not know how to work soon All the Presidential candidates have their dumping all their bad people into the U.S. with a team. He is more about self- faults and success when talking about their Khamaré Shields, ECHS Grade 10,said, promoting himself to get more financial by Ethan Salisbury possible seat in the Presidency, so what are “I believe the argument he`s making is too power. So, if he becomes President, it may The Last Guardian, PlayStation Donald Trump`s? lop sighted.” also be for self-promotion. Donald Trump is 4® exclusive, along with other new Time and time again, Donald Trump has Donald Trump has been repeatedly a very successful businessman now, but he games, will be released soon. tried to run for President: 2000, 2004, 2008, accused of being an untrustworthy person went through bankruptcy four times! If we According to IGN, the world’s and 2012. Now he`s trying to run for presi- both in the business world and as a elected him, would the country have to go leading gaming news website, The dent for the 2016 election. We`ve heard of Presidential candidate. His leadership style through the Great Depression again? Last Guardian is to be determined his many speeches about his reputation as a forces people to do what he wants instead of So, what do you think? Do you think it`s a release date wise. “In a strange and businessman, illegal immigrants, and his taking the time to see what they need. He good idea to vote for Donald Trump, or mystical land, a young boy discovers “opinions” about the other candidates. So, seems to be a very ambitious leader who would you rather pick another candidate? a mysterious creature with which he come the game itself. The rating released on November 10. Its original how is it going with his election? leads others into his own plans. forms a deep, unbreakable bond. The information has been released and is date was on the Christmas holiday, but Actually, it`s going pretty well. You might unlikely pair must rely on each other confirmed to be rated Mature accord- has been pushed back. Fallout 4—a be confused by this, but since Trump was If you have an issue for a future issue, email us at [email protected] to journey through towering, treacher- ing to the ESRB. game based on a post-apocalyptic very expressive during his speeches, he be- ous ruins filled with unknown Later in the year, a new game is on world infested with radioactive came popular nationwide. Each dangers. Experience the journey of a the rise. So many people have been monsters, is rated is Mature. This candidate has their own pros and cons, and lifetime in this touching, emotional talking about it and it’s just on time game will be releases on PC, PS4, and so does Donald Trump. story of friendship and trust.” The for the new movie coming this Xbox One. Pros: game’s rating is still pending accord- Christmas. It is known as Star Wars Kemuel Harding, ECHS Grade 10, If Donald Trump gets elected, new jobs ing to the ESRB. Battlefront. This game had so much explained, “I am most excited for will be spawning in the United States like Time to say “Hello!” again to a popularity after the trailer was re- Deadpool because he is my favorite never before. You see, before Donald Trump familiar face in the Marvel® leased at E3 2015 (Electronic comic book character.” Danielle began to run for the presidency, he worked Franchise. This game is probably the Entertainment Expo). Star Wars Rogers, ECHS Grade 9. replied “I am as a real estate developer. He is an exceed- best superhero game. It is known as Battlefront is a PC game so dust off happy Deadpool is being remastered, ingly amazing negotiator to business leaders Deadpool: The Game. This game is your old PC and get ready to play. because I liked the way it looked on from all across the world and is extremely set to come to PlayStation 4® on The rating is still pending but is set to PS3 but now it will look the best on knowledgeable about the business world and November 17, 2015 then to Xbox release on the 17th of November. Also the PS4! Also Deadpool is so hilari- politics. This could help solve the rising One in a future date. This game is it will release for PS4 and Xbox later. ous.” economic crisis happening in the U.S. He about a hilarious mercenary who gets Lastly, a new game that’s been also supports free enterprise and individual his own game and manages to be- speculated for so long is ready to be rights. Cons: He gets way too carried away when it comes to some serious subjects, and that is not helping him. He is said to be very racist, based on his statements like Blacks and Latinos are the main cause of crime

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Fashion trends Artificial Intelligence is becoming Empire leads the 90s shows make a repeat performance on way on Wednesdays new Nickelodeon network Splat! more and more commonplace for Fall can by by Zoe’ Jones by Taylor Gillis-Hammond by Zack Innis Smart phones have a type of AI. Siri and Empire is one of the most watched “Welcome to Good Burger, Home For years humans have adapted over time Kortana, for example, are types of artificial TV shows of 2015. Episodes air of the Good Burger, Can I take your bought locally and expand their knowledge—the race to intelligence. They can do things like call Wednesdays on Fox at 9:00p.m. order?” Sound familiar? This famous know more, the race to understand the world people for you, text people for you, check Empire has a lot of new things this saying of Kel Mitchell’s character on around them. And comput- the weather and traffic, and even season that you might not expect. In Good Burger, along with many other by Shayla McCleary er intelligence has been schedule appointments. You can the previous season, there were a lot Stylish, funky, and creative fashion trends memorable shows can been seen right behind us in the race. even just ask it a random ques- of jaw dropping events that took again on the new network, The Splat! are so cool to experiment with! Whether it is But as humans get lazier tions that you want to know. place. For example, the main charac- a jacket over a cardigan or some cute boots Nickelodeon has made the new and lazier by the year, one Many people use smart phones ter, Lucious, was misdiagnosed with Shows to air on The Splat: for the winter, you can always find some- channel, The Splat, to bring back has to wonder how long it to help their daily lives. Some a disease he thought was fatal, we more classic shows. The Splat comes thing that is affordable and nice-looking. would be until the artificial people can’t live without them. found out his son, Jamal, is a father, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters on from 10 pm to 5 am on Teen Nick. All That Shopping at the right store is key to the very intelligence (AI) passes us? Kelsey Zeitler, ECHS Grade 9, supposedly, and his other son, Andre, “My favorite part of Good Burger Angry Beavers best clothing for girls and boys. Shopping at Hollywood loves the says, “On an average day, I use almost commits suicide!!! It was very stores that have low prices is always a win! is Ed’s catch phrase that he always Are You Afraid Of The Dark? topic of AI, and as a result my phone about 45% of the day.” interesting when the three brothers, said” says Eno Abrefa, ECHS Grade Shaniyah Taylor, ECHS Grade 9, says, it has been the topic of several blockbuster Azhane’ Booker, ECHS Grade 9, says, “I Jamal, Hakeem and Andre all fought As Told By Ginger “H&M is one of the stores I shop at because 9. But what would a reunion be with- CatDog movies like Ex Machina, Artificial Intelli- use my phone about 80% a day.” each other in the elevator about who out fellow co-star Kenan Thompson? they have low prices compared to Forever 21 gence, Her, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Every year the smart phone is improving, would take over the musical “empire” Clarissa Explains It All This reunion happened on The To- Doug where they try to sell $20.00 shirts.” Kysair and many others. AI was once far from a and maybe sooner or later they will pass us their father and mother built. Thatwas Murphy, ECHS Grade 9, added, “I shop at night Show September 23 2015. In GUTS reality, but now it’s knocking right at our in the race. But when? when Jamal and Hakeem found out the Polo outlet, the Nike outlet, and Hollis- the reunion sketch Ed (Mitchell) Hey Arnold door. that Andre has bipolar disorder. takes the orders of various customers ter.” Nia Allen, ECHS Grade 9, said “I Hey Dude The latest fashion trends for girls these but keeps angering them to the point Kenan And Kel like Empire because I like all the pro- they don’t want their orders anymore. days are casual and comfortable items. These duction of music.” She also said she Legends Of The Hidden Temple items include graphic tees, a fitted hoodie, Customer, Lester Oaks (Thompson) Ren And Stimpy likes all the betrayal and drama. comes in for a meal and asked for a comfortable pants, sweats, or leggings, and Empire is facing some critics be- Rocket Power sneakers. When it comes to dressing appro- Good Shake, but the shake he gets is Rocko’s Modern Life cause of one of its storylines— ho- just not good enough. However to priately and making it cute, you can always mosexuality and homophobia. Some Rugrats find a good, funky, and cool outfit to wear end the sketch on a good note, both Salute Your Shorts people feel that certain groups aren’t Mitchell and Thompson join each that all the girls will love! really ready to accept viewing this on The Adventures Of Pete & Pete For the fellas, Ethan Salisbury, ECHS other to sing another well-known The Wild Thornberrys primetime television. Other shows on song, “He’s a dude she’s a dude Grade 9, says that he likes to shop at Hollis- other networks are facing the same You Can’t Do That On Television we’re all just dudes.” ter or American Eagle. He likes graphic tees scrutiny. Then there are those who or jeans. He likes to be comfortable because say Empire is suffering from the he wants to feel like he’s lounging all day. “Sophomore jinx,” and that this sea- Jeans and sweaters are the latest trends. He shops in store or online. He says, “It is easier and you can try on things. Graphic Tees are very popular these days, throw on some jeans and some matching sneakers and there goes HOMECOMING DANCE REMINDERS!! your new outfit.” Dress Code: 1) No undergarments, midriff, unnecessary flesh or cleavage showing 2) No cut outs in the dress that show the stomach/chest/or lower back 3) Skirt or dress (or slit ) must be at arm’s length 4) No jeans or shorts are permitted 5) Any student who does not comply with this dress code can and will be denied entrance. Rules/ Regulations: 1) There are no refunds for this tickets—all sales are final 2) All school rules apply & consequences will be carried out for failure to comply (defined in Student Success Guide) 3) Any student who does not comply with the Student Code of Conduct can and will be denied entrance or removed from the Early College High School event and parent/guardian will be contacted. 4) Sexually suggestive dancing will not be tolerated. Individuals who do not conform will be removed from the dance, parents will be notified. Additional disciplinary consequences may also be imposed.

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“Skywalkers” are Netflicks vs. Hulu: you decide Use apps to Hand sanitizer can be very gaining momentum order delivery by Kyra Maddox dangerous for small children by Nikesha Birch A lot of people enjoy watching movies by Kelsey Zeitler Have you ever gotten tired of walking? and TV shows in their free time. Among the Along with Starbuck’s, Domino’s by Danielle Rogers sanitizers look more appealing to Did you just wanted to stop walking and online streaming options available today, now has a new offer where you can Unfortunately thousands of kids children. start gliding? The future of transportation is Netflix and Hulu are two of the most popu- send a pizza emoji to Dominos and every year get alcohol poisoning due I know it seems crazy to take in, here—the new 2015 product called lar, but the focus of their content library is they will deliver pizza right to your to…hand sanitizer. Yes, a friendly but hand sanitizer is EXTREMELY PhunkeeDuck—the next step in the evolution quite different. Ever since Hulu Plus came door. looking liquid with many assorted toxic, with the liquid containing 45% of transportation. out, questions have been brought up about which service is the best. scents gives children a drunken to 95% of alcohol, when only wines The PhunkeeDuck is going to revolution- On Twitter if you tweet a pizza feeling and could possibly cause and beers contain about 5% to 12% of ize the way people travel for the better. Join Both services are $7.99 per month, and emoji to @dominos they will deliver death . alcohol. the revolution and get gliding with the new both have apps available on a wide variety of pizza to you. But if you don’t have A six-year-old named Nhaijah Nia Allen, ECHS Grade 9, says, “I trend. Riders can go up to 12 miles per devices, including smart TV’s and video Twitter, you can send Dominos a text Russell, Atlanta, Ga., swallowed think the teachers should monitor the hour. PhunkeeDuck is going to get you to game consoles like the Xbox. Some ad- with a pizza emoji or “Easy Order” to three or four squirts of hand sanitizer children. Also, notify the parents that where you vantages with Hulu Plus are having more TV DPIZZA (374992). Now when you at school. “It tasted good,” she said, their children has consumed this need to be on shows and making them available quicker send it, you might wonder how they “like strawberry.” Well, what this chemical.” time, every than Netflix does. will know what I want on my pizza. little girl didn’t know is that this Ethan Salisbury, ECHS Grade 9, time. One Chioma Blackson, ECHS Grade 10, says, Well there are multiple steps you liquid has a lot of alcohol, and it had says, “I think that hand sanitizer charge will “My experience with Netflix has been good, have to do before you can order your enough to send her to the hospital. should be replaced by soap and last for over but I kind of want to try Hulu too because pizza on Twitter or through text. When she got there, she was actually water.” He also backed up his claim ten miles. You they have more current TV shows.” Howev- You will have to set up a profile drunk and was slurring her words and with, “because soap isn’t as harmful can do all kids er, Netflix provides more movie and televi- and then set up an “easy order” in lost the ability of walking. Her moth- as sanitizer.” of spins, tricks sion series options overall. episodes are able to stream typically within a your pizza profile. An easy order is er, Ortoria Scott said, "That was very It is recommended that parents and and tech- Nakira Quail, ECHS Grade 10, says, “I day of airing. Netflix is more favorable for where you have “those days when scary. It could have been very lethal teachers should store hand sanitizer niques. prefer watching movies because when I people who enjoy catching up on previous you’re sitting on the couch and you’re for my child." out of reach of children and to moni- Learning to watch shows I end up binge watching them.” seasons of their favorite TV shows and popu- hungry and all you have to send an Alcohol poisoning can cause tor its use. Non-alcoholic based prod- ride a The library size of Netflix is about 100,000 lar movies. emoji. That’s so much easier.” confusion, vomiting and drowsiness. ucts or sanitizing wipes can also be PhunkeeDuck movies and TV shows, while Hulu’s is However, Hulu Plus and Netflix are not Eli Ahiamadjie, ECHS Grade 9, In severe cases, a child can stop used. is around 1,650 shows and 2,500 movies. for everyone. Mr. Young says, “I don’t like said. “I like it, but it has a sense of breathing. It is said that 3,266 hand almost like An advantage with Netflix is having better either. I am going to cancel my account.” Chris Brown on a Skywalker laziness. It is also cool and easier and sanitizer cases related to young learning to media quality than Hulu Plus does. The main Even though there are many streaming sites I like pizza.” children were reported to poison ride a snowboard. Once you get the hang of disadvantage with Hulu Plus is having ads. that are available to people whenever they Ethan Salisbury, ECHS Grade 9, control centers in 2010. In 2014, the it, you will have hours of fun. One of the major reasons people sway to- want, some people still prefer watching nor- said when asked. “I’ve never heard number increased to 16,117 cases. “They get scratched up fast, but they are wards Netflix are due to the annoying adver- mal television. The overall user rating of about the new pizza delivery feature, Some children do it intentionally in fun,” said Moyai Malone, ECHS Grade 9. tisements Hulu Plus provides. Hulu Plus is 3/5 stars and Netflix is 4/5 stars. but I think it is for pizza lovers and it order to get drunk, while others do it They are priced between $850 – $1,500, Hulu Plus is recommended more to- can be misleading because it will on a dare from friends. But the most and they have a bunch of different names, wards people who favor TV shows. New make it easier instead of calling in the say that they drink it because it looks like Skywalkers—based on the Star Wars order .” tasty. A lot of the more “attractive” franchise. They have a lot of different Amina Zerrad, ECHS Grade 9, (hand sanitizers) are the ones that are colors like black, blue, white, pink, orange, said. “I think it is a good idea because scented. They have strawberry, grape, silver, white, red and yellow. it is efficient and fast, plus it appeals orange flavors. These types of hand On Instagram you can find all the to younger people who have phones celebrities riding them with their friends STUFF THE BUS!! and who don’t like to call but can Nurse’s Notes and family, like Chris Brown, Tyga and his son and even Kendall Jenner. They’re very text.” similar to the hover boards that came out a Nov. 10 Mrs. Kreiger wants few years ago. to remind everyone “They looks fun but they are highly We will be filling Dr. Edney’s car with non-perishable food that cold and flu expensive and look unstable and difficult season is coming. for kids under the age of 12 to ride. Just items, household products, and personal care items to donate to The best way to kidding. They look great and fun to have. the Food Bank of Delaware. ECHS can begin bringing items in When I get my first paycheck, I’m going to prevent getting sick buy one,” joked Kemuel Harding, ECHS on Monday! The Food Bank cannot accept hard candy, lolli- is to wash your Grade 10. pops, soda in cans and bottles, chocolate bars or pieces, gum hands properly to Most kids see it as a toy but it’s really a and soft candy such as marshmallows, caramels, taffy, licorice avoid spreading the new form of transportation. A tip on washing hands long enough is to sing the and gummy items. virus. alphabet song while washing. 4—the Buzz 5—the Buzz

Clubs are gaining momentum and increasing in popularity No fast food deliveries at ECHS by Joneesha Williams Arts and Crafts includes Zentangle. “The In Gaming, students play video games There are 19 different activities that you Arts and Crafts movement was an interna- and use technology. by Eli Ahiamadjie to. But she was also asked if this rule can do at ECHS. tional movement in the decorative and fine “It’s a cool place to chill and relax. There Why can’t we have fast food in this would ever change, and she said, Cross country is when a team runs in a arts that flourished in Europe and North are variety of things that you can do with school? People have asked and many “Maybe, it depends on how good your race in a natural terrain this is a good sport if America between 1880 and 1910. It stood for different game systems,” said Kemuel could not find the answers that they argument is.” you like to run long distances and pace traditional craftsmanship using simple forms, Harding, ECHS Grade 10. wanted. If the teachers are able to bring fast yourself. Mr. Young is the coach for cross and it often used medieval, romantic or folk Step/Dance– is not as easy as it sounds. “It disrupts the day of the students food to school and eat it, then should country, and there are a handful of styles of decoration.” These two groups meet together and are when the office has to get students the students be able to do the same? students on the team. “It’s fun and gives you a way to express very popular. out of class to get food. There is also Eno Abrefa, ECHS Grade 9, said, “I “It’s conditioning for other sports and yourself in a another form,” explained “It’s interesting to learn new things.” said the problem of nutrition,” Dr. Edney don’t agree with this because we don’t helps keep you on your feet,” said Kysair Javonnne Johnson, ECHS Grade 10. Azhane Booker, ECHS Grade 9. explained. “By law, students are re- have a good lunch anyway.” Murphy, ECHS Grade 9. “It’s a stress Band/Choir- Band a group of student mu- Have you ever heard of a game called quired to eat a certain amount of nu- Joneesha Williams, ECHS Grade 9, reliever after a long day at school.” sicians who rehearse and perform instrumen- Mancala? You put the captured counters in trients that do not include transfat like said, “That’s a tricky situation because Publications does the morning power tal music together. The chorus recently per- your mancala. After you make a capture, it's the kind found in fast food. There is they’re teachers, adults, the boss of the points called “The Daily Hornet.” formed at a banquet in Wilmington. the other person’s turn. The game ends also the issue of allergies. We have situation and the students’ opinion “We do the PowerPoint for students to see “Band is fun. You get to vibe with it and when all six spaces (or your opponent's many students who have food aller- wouldn’t matter because they already every morning. It’s fun and you learn new learn about a lot of unique instruments,” said side) are empty. This is just one of the gies. Brining in outside food could Publications students’ opinion have their minds made up.” things,” said Eno Abrefa, ECHS Grade 9. Danielle Rogers, ECHS grade 9. games played in Board Games. harm someone just by smelling or Even Mrs. Savage didn’t think that “Chess is a fun game that uses strategy “Choir is getting ready for the winter con- inhaling it.” the rule should be changed in favor of and skills to defeat and opponent,” said Eli cert,” stated Kelsey Zeitler. She stated that she was the one cause we’re adults and we can handle the students. “In school, just like in Ahiamadjie, ECHS Grade 9. Chess is a board who put this rule into place for the our own nutrition.” society, there are rules for younger game that uses a lot of strategy. It is played school. She was even asked if this The students are forced to follow folks that do not apply to adults. ECHS on a 64 square (8 by 8 grid) board and is rule also applies to her and the other these rules on having no fast food in is no different.” played by millions of people all over the teachers and she had said, “No, be- school while the teachers don’t have world. The most powerful piece is the queen, and the least powerful piece is the pawn. The objective is to 'checkmate' the opponent's king by “placing it under an inescapable Teens need ways to handle stress threat of capture. To this end, a player's First in a series of articles about teens and stress pieces are used to attack and capture the opponent's pieces, while supporting their by Eno Abrefa feel as though at times all the work ride is an hour and half long. When I own.” Teenagers in today’s society is can get overwhelming.” come home I am too tired to do it. described as stressed, anxious, and On average, a teenager receives 3.5 Sometimes I don’t even do it,” says even frustrated. A survey from last hours of homework each day. Studies Regine Suggs, ECHS Grade 9. Is Hershey Park our only field trip? year shows that, America’s youth are show that a regular teenager’s day There are many ways to destress. becoming more and more stressed consist of 7 hours of school, 3 hours By making a study schedule, you can by Shayla McCleary “This could be an amazing experience and than ever. What happened to the care of extracurricular activities such as have everything planned out. Another Lots of students love to explore and go students have a chance to get out of school free generation? Is it the tons of sports, band, etc. On top of that if the way to destress is by making time for places, and while at school some interests are and learn the history of African Americans homework that is being passed out teenager has chores they spend at least yourself. When you make time to field trips. Students would rather go on and their struggles,” said Joneesha Williams, every night, or the pressure of being 1 hour on that. After all that they yourself, you can relax. Always find school field trips then just staying in school, ECHS Grade 9. “Some of students think that perfect all the time? “Ever since I have at least 3 hours of homework to some time to yourself no matter how but sometimes but most students can’t go on it would be a great idea for their educational started high school I have been more do every night. To add on to the stress jumbled up your schedule is. many field trips because of the price. A field learning system.” and more stressed,” Taylor Gills- around junior year is where a teenager trip to a history museum with the ECHS stu- The good thing about these trips is that Hammond, ECHS Grade 9 says. “I starts applying for college. “My bus dents in English or Social Studies class they aren’t too expensive. Parents don’t have would be helpful and informative. to second guess about their child going on a Some teachers are trying to get more school trip with his/ her classmates. Some inexpensive field trips planned for the year parents just don’t always have the money for TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: Mrs. Savage other than the April field trip to Hershey their child to go on school field trips. No Park. There are educational, but fun trips for student should feel left out because of finan- Why she chose to teach at ECHS: What she would like to change: the students that are close by like history cial problems. How would you feel if you “The opportunity presented itself and “I wish that I could coach teachers in museums that focus on different subjects, couldn’t go on a school trip because you I wanted to share my knowledge of and they aren’t too costly. Africanameri- didn’t have the money to go? Programs like Project Based Learning.” project based learning.”

canhistoryplace.com/Delaware.html lists Mr. Young’s Pizza and the Yankee Candle Student reflection: many places in Delaware to visit. fundraiser can help. If you have other fund- What she likes about ECHS: “Ms. Savage always pushes you to do “I would think that it would be a good idea raiser ideas, please email us at “I like the opportunity to get college your best .” - Joneesha Williams if we took a field trip to a black history [email protected]. credits. I also like that the high school museum,” said Eli Ahiamadjie, ECHS Grade is connected to the campus proper “Ms. Savage’s teaching style is 2—the Buzz 9. and you feel a college connection.” 3—the Buzz

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Eno Abrefa Kenuel Harding Ethan Salisbury Nia Allen Zachary Innis Williatte Snortin Gerica Arganosa Javonne Johnson Shayniah Taylor Nikesha Birch Zoe’ Jones Nadica Tompkins Azhane Booker Moyai Malone Brookelyn West Haven Craig Shayla McCleary Joneesha Williams Kaurie Durham Kiani O’Brein Diamond Woodard Taylor Gillis-Hammond Miral Richardson Madison Wright Kysair Hall-Murphy Danielle Rogers Amina Zerrad In order to attend most of the Homecoming events on campus, you must be an 18 or older DSU student and/or have a college ID. Spirit Week kicks off the fun, excitement of Homecoming by Nia Allen and ed in Sports Day on Tuesday. Here Ms. Jordan’s room and the parents Joneesha Wiliams is the full schedule” were in charge of the decorations. Are you ready for homecoming? 10/19– Nerd day There was no theme last year so Do you want to have some fun 10/20– Sports day this year should be interesting,” before the special day? It’s time 10/21– Mix Match day she explained. “The court was for sprit week—time to get crazy 10/22 –Twin day five people. Everyone got a crown. and wacky. During the week of 10/23-Red and Blue day They picked the queen by having October 19—23, we will be having Grade 9—wear red roses: four red and 1 white rose. Spirit Week before Homecoming Grade 10—wear blue They were covered with foil, and on Saturday, October 24. Danielle Staff– wear red and blue the girl who picked the white rose Rogers said, “I’m excited for spirit To decide the ECHS royalty, won queen. The boys did it the Missing from photo: Brookelyn West Vol. I Issue 2 week and can’t wait for what we students vote for the court, then same way but with checkers.” Oct. 21, 2015 will be doing!” students vote again, but this time This year’s theme, Hollywood The staff of the school is for king and queen. The winners Nights, was chosen by the Email your BEST Spirit Week photos, including selfies, to Early College High School at Delaware State University currently planning what they will will be kept a secret until the pep students. be doing during the week and what rally. [email protected]. 1570 N. DuPont Highway fun activities they will be able to Last year’s queen, Kyra Dover, DE 19901 do. Maddox, ECHS Grade 10, talked continued on page 2 Dr. Evelyn Edney, Principal “Nerd Day” was a hit on Mon- about what homecoming was like Great photos will be published in the Yearbook! [email protected] day, and many students participat- last year. “ Homecoming was in