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Cover Page Template.Indd THE APRIL 2016 SENTRY ISSUE 6 VOLUME 45 Inside: FBI Hacks page 2, Rebel Superhero page 3, Behind the Scenes page 4, Allergies page 7 The Life of a Teen Mom Prom Recap future of Ramirez, but for the family that was created. Apart from going to high school, Ramirez is also attending college courses adding, “I’m doing it mostly because I’m having a baby and it’s what is inspiring me to work harder.” Since her marriage, Ramirez’s free time has become somewhat limited; once or twice a month, she goes to the mall or meets Dominick Crittenden, Kyndal Williamson, Cruz Vasquez, Amanda Kelley, with friends; although, usually Dominick Mendoza, Stephanie Dilbone, Will Vermilyea, Chloe Walker, she attends doctor appointments, Carlos Pimentel, Jordan Trippett, Landon Matta, Alina Bitter, JJ Roper, goes to the bank, and pays bills. Bailey Kachel, Colin Meyer, Emily Matteson Ramirez comes home to an empty house; her husband arrives at about 10 o’clock, due to his long shift and their need for money. Fun Facts “He wants to create a better future The average boy pays $325 for Prom. for me and my baby,” started Ramirez. The average girl pays $633 for Prom. Although alone most of the time after school, Ramirez acknowledges that The average shared costs are $487 for Prom. money is their main concern at the All of these combined amounts to an average of time, and it will be temporary because $1445 spent on Prom for one couple. she will be working processing blueberries during the summer. Facts courtesy of goldenaspprom.com “I appreciate even the tough things, they help me grow and become someone better to overcome the Viana Ramirez, 11, is an expecting mother-to-be. bad days,” said Ramirez, aware of all the confl icts and crossroads her family is or will be facing in a ROCÌO MIRANDA “I have to get my husband’s matter of time, but she is grateful lunch ready for him to go to for the lessons that will help her work,” explained Ramirez as she become a better mom and wife. Her alarm rings at 6:05 a.m. She described her new morning routine. Ramirez accepts the fact that her hits the snooze button and spends When she found out about her life is extremely different than an extra fi ve minutes in bed; then pregnancy, Ramirez began to eat that of a normal teenager, but she she looks to her right and the sight breakfast and more nutritious meals. claims, “I’m happy with my life of her husband motivates her to “I try to stay healthy,” stated right now, I honestly wouldn’t get up to conquer the long day that Ramirez, as she wants her baby to be change anything if I had the chance.” awaits her. As she is getting out of healthy. As a new mother, Ramirez Days always vary in Ramirez’s life; bed, junior Viana Ramirez feels now prioritizes her baby’s health. something may change, tasks may be an immense hunger. Four months Attending school when feeling different, or she will encounter new into her pregnancy and about a nauseous and dizzy is part of responsibilities within her new life. year since her wedding, Ramirez’s Congratulations Prom Ramirez’s experience; although, it Ramirez stated, “I always expect life has changed dramatically with is one of the most diffi cult parts of it to be different than the day before, new responsibilities that await. going to school and being pregnant. I hope it’s going to be sunnier.” Queen Bailey Kachel and As her day is starting, Ramirez “It’s for the future of Having a positive outlook on takes on some of the many new my child,” said Ramirez. the days to come helps Ramirez responsibilities she has in her new life. Prom King JJ Roper! Education is not only for the go day by day in her life. “Worldwide, I think that nations should work together (share information and resources) and stay vigilant against the threat of terror. Easter Bombing in Pakistan If we react too strongly to stop terrorism we risk losing liberties for BRITTANY BECK have been detained. 5,005 have been recovered and he appeared Maclaughlin, authors of Spiritual everyone. If we do nothing we may been released after verifying their to be in his mid-to-late 20s. Politics, Changing the World from Sunday morning in Lahore, endanger our safety and security. It is identities, and 216 people have been Police said he had carried more the Inside Out, wrote, “Terrism Pakistan, Christians gathered in a no doubt a diffi cult problem and will referred for further investigation.” than 30 pounds of explosives. can be seen as a virus in the world busy amusement park to celebrate the remain so for the foreseeable future.” NBC News had spoken with TTP- Forensic experts sifted through body. The U.S. and other nations resurrection of Christ. Little did they Well, could terrorism ever be JA spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan what was left after this horrifi c are attempting to solve the terrorists know of the horror that was about to completely stopped, maybe in the from an undisclosed location while event took place. Counter-terrorism problems by trying to eliminate all of happen later that morning. Multiple future? “There’s a wide variety using an Afghan cell number. Ehsan offi cial Rana Tufail said, “The bomb it’s manifestations around the world. deadly bombs went off killing at of terrorism and with seven said, “Members of the Christian had been a crude device loaded This is like trying to eliminate a virus least 74 and injuring 362 others. billion people in the world, it’s community who were celebrating with ball bearings, designed to rip by removing one cell at a time, while According to NBC News, “It was hard to solve it without offending Easter today were our prime target.” through the bodies of its victims damage to the host body (the world), the deadliest attack in Pakistan people or making people mad. Ehsan added, “We didn’t want to cause maximum damage.” increases with each violent removal, since the December 2014 massacre In a perfect world, hopefully. to kill women and children. A senior U.S. intelligence offi cial and more illnesses (terrorists) are of 134 school children at a military In this world, it would be very Our targets were male members in Washington said that authorities generated. To those who can look run academy in the city of Peshawar diffi cult,” acknowledged Johnson. of the Christian community.” have been looking into the TTP- more deeply, the only way to truly that prompted a major government Neuschwander advised, “No, I Rescue worker Pervez Nasir told JA’s claim of responsibility. eliminate terrorism is to deal with the crackdown on Islamist militancy.” don’t believe that terrorism can ever NBC News that among the dead, there Punjab Cheif Minister Shabaz systemic causes of it. Groups such as This devastated many, as the be completely stopped in a free were 36 children, though only 10 Sharif announced three days al Qaeda are only affects, not causes.” majority of the victims were women society. It’s been around for a long were Christian and the other 26 were of mourning in province. South Albany High School’s and children. According to nbcnews. time and will always be a tool a very Muslim. Pakistani authorities noted Everyday, these are the types of history teacher Brandon Johnson’s com, A group of the Pakistani Taliban few extreme people will be willing to that more Muslims were killed and devastating stories heard on the opinion on the topic is very similar. -- Tehreek-e- Pakistan Jamaatul Ahrar use in an attempt to further whatever injured than Christians. According to news on a daily basis. Terrorism When asked how terrorism could (TTP-JA) has claimed responsibility cause with which they are associated. Muhammad Iqbal, the superintendent is a huge problem worldwide and be stopped, Johnson said, “It’s for the attack early Sunday morning. To totally stop terrorism it would of police for operations in Lahore, a solution needs to be identifi ed hard to fi nd a solution until we fi nd Investigators were keeping 216 require a complete loss of freedom.” of those who died at the scene, 14 soon. But exactly what solution what the cause of the problem is. suspects in custody for further It is unknown if a solution for were Christian, 44 were Muslim, will be effective enough to stop More international cooperation investigation. Rana Sanaullah, a eliminating terrorism will be found and nine could not, at the time, be terrorists in their tracks or at least and respect would go a long way.” state minister for Punjab province in the future, but it’s important identifi ed as of Monday, March 28th. provide a better control of it? from Prime Minister Nawaz South Albany High School’s to at least fi nd a solution today According to nbcnews.com, Souledout.org states, in the words Sharif’s ruling party, confi rmed this Contemporary World Issues Teacher, effective enough that allows The suicide bomber’s body had of Gordon Davidson and Corinne statement saying that “5,221 people Nate Neuschwander, explained, a better control on terrorism. APRIL 2016 A & E PAGE 2 Zootopia Upcoming Movies BRITTANY BECK There are quite a few movies being released throughout the next three years. Most of these movies are sequels and have been long waited for by many adored fans.
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