October/November 2013 $.25

Last Minute Costume Ideas School News p. 1 – 4 By Mackenzie Emery World News p. 3 Are you in need of a last National News p. 4 minute costume? If so, here are some ideas. These are Mystery Teachers p. 2 costumes you could use your own clothes for. For boys, you Celebrity Birthdays p. 2 could be Edward Cullen, from Twilight. All you have to do is 8th Grade Profile p . 5 find some nice clothes to wear to dress the part. Spike that Celebrity News p. 6 hair. Then put on face paint or pale makeup. Hey girls, you Movie Review p. 6 could be Bella Swan from Halloween Twilight. Just find a pair of black Fun Zone p. 6 - 10 yoga pants and a long sleeve Costumes of 2013 Movie Review, Club blue shirt. As for your hair, By Lizzy Elliott Corner, Game keep it down. Leave it straight

Review, This Day in or in little waves. Ask your History, Book parents if you could make these 10) Wolf following costumes. For both Reviews, Who Knew?, 9) Rainbow Skeleton boys and girls, you can dress up Career Craze, Word 8) Army Ranger as a homeless person. Wear Search 7) Werewolf some tattered, old, and dirty clothes. How about prom king or 6) Iron Man Body Suit queen, undead? Find an old 5) Skeleton dress or suit and tear, rip, and 4) Evil Clown cut it up. Add fake blood to your 3) Orange Monster Teen face and then splatter red paint 2) Teen Skin Suit to the dress or suit. You can And the NUMBER always go as a nerd. All you need is a flannel shirt, pens, ONE HALLOWEEN and regular jeans with white COSTUME FOR long socks. 2013 IS…… Continued on page 2. 1) 80s Costume

6th grade: Kaleigh Swinford, Megan Clifton, Garrett Metzger, Tyler Jensen, Trystian Hughes, Camilla Boyd, Keelan Hansgen, Alyssa Criddle, Rebecca By Hope Nelson Stilwell, Angel Pangle, Victoria Harle, and Cynthia Boyd OCTOBER 7th grade: Ella Orvis, Lizzy Elliott, Ian 1.) Derrick Rose 4th Penley, Logan Harrington, Rilie 2.) Simon Cowell 7th McKinney, Kylie Leathers, Nicholas 3.) Nick Cannon 8th 4.) Bruno Mars 8th Aquino, Phillip Koerner, Lauren 5.) Josh Hutcherson 12th Chaney, MacKenzie Emery, Jayce 6.) Usher 14th Morris, Sophia Steelman-Teach, Hope 7.) Eminem 17th Nelson, Sam Golwitzer 8.) Ne-yo 18th 8th grade: Hayley Faulkner, Amaya 9.)Drake 24th Rahman, Alexis McElroy, Emili Kronst, 10.)Cm Punk 26th Phoebe Jensen, Reed Heldt, Kayla McCawley, Haylee Sissman, Carter Dupuis, Noah Garrett, Ke’Asia Taylor, and Zach Rohlfs

By Nicholas Aquino

This teacher’s favorite color is green. Continued from page 1 His/Her favorite food is tacos. In this Stick the pens in the pocket of your shirt. teacher’s free time you will find him/her Last you could be a jellybean. You need a reading or playing with his/her dogs. garbage bag. Cut holes for your arms and He/She lived their whole life in legs. Have an adult help you blow up Bourbonnais and his/her favorite book balloons and stuff them in the bag while series is Harry Potter. If you know who it is you’re wearing it. Then last, tie a ribbon bring your guess to Mrs. Allen to win a sweet treat!.

Apology By Garrett Metzger The last edition’s football article was on Reed Custer school, not Kankakee. Sorry for the confusion.

2

School Play Earthquake Decimates Pakistani By Alyssa Criddle District

By Noah Garrett Guess what? The school play is On Tuesday, September 24, 2013, a 7.7 coming soon! This play magnitude earthquake struck the heart of Pakistan’s is The Music Man. It's Awaran District, killing 25 people, but this about a con man earthquake is somewhat different. At the end of this named Harold Hill who sells band destructive quake, arose an island made completely instruments before skipping the town with out of mud off the coast of Pakistan. money. Also, one of the lead characters is The Awaran District is located in the province Marian Paroo and she falls for Harold Hill. of Baluchistan, Pakistan. This province is located… Want to know more? See Mrs. Schneider Continued on next page. for details! Auditions are November 4th! Study those parts! The Halloween Dance By Carter Dupuis

Are you going to the Halloween dance October 30? What are you going to be? I've heard these questions around school. Well...... not really. I’m just trying to start this article up. I for one think this is a very good dance to start out the year. You won’t have fun if you don’t give an effort. Nevertheless, at this dance you are going to be able to win by dressing up: scariest, funniest, most original, and most Halloween spirit and the prize for these costume generally is cold hard cash. I want all of you to dress up. Dress up like something funny, scary, or original. I just want this dance to be as fun for everyone as it will be for me.

Kenyan Mall Shooting Hero By Hope Nelson

Pictures were snapped of a guy saving a little girl. The girl was inside the mall when the shooting took place. This man was identified as Abdul Haji. Haji is seen reaching out to the girl so he can get her out of the mall. The shooting started on Monday, September 23 2013. Haji was in the mall because his brother texted him Saturday afternoon telling Haji he was trapped inside the mall. He helped evacuate some of the 1000 people that were rescued. In an interview with a local TV station, NTV Kenya, he told what he had witnessed when he went to the mall. “There were several options when I heard the pictures of me were on the internet and going viral.” He told NTV Kenya. “I could have kept quiet and let the whole story die out so I could protect my privacy or I could come out and speak out against those people. Muslim leaders have been telling me this seems to be a platform. To tell the world that the gunman aren’t representing Muslim. They’re not representing Islam” ! These quotes come from the following website. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/28/abdul-haji-kenyan-mall-shooting_n_4004187.html

3

The 2013 Government The Government Shutdown Shutdown By Phillip Koerner By Kylie Leathers

As of last week the government is no longer shut During the month of October, down, although it is almost critical to understand what the United States entered a federal happened. So here is your guide to the lowdown on the government shutdown. It lasted for shutdown. Most of our parents elected people within just over two weeks, and if it had either the Republican party or the Democratic party. I’ll lasted much longer, it could have give it to you simple: These groups do not always agree. made our economy go farther down These groups are in Congress, something you’ve the path it has been on for the past probably heard before. The Congress votes on all laws, few years. The reason we entered a even the typical ones we hear about every day. The shutdown was because Congress Congress did not agree on how they should distribute had not passed the law to set their money towards different federal funds, causing them to budget for next year. This caused have to shut down certain programs funded by the many famous landmarks to be closed government. Don’t worry though- things like the military and about 800,000 people were out or your school won’t be affected by the shutdown. of a job. Just after midnight on October 17, President Barack Obama Doing the Right Thing signed the budget plan proposed by Congress, ending the government By Haylee Sissman shutdown. Now we can all continue going to museums and landmarks If you do drugs you will kill your and watching The National Zoo brain cells. You shouldn’t do drugs because animal cams. it is illegal and it is horrible for your body. When you do drugs you can get caught and Continued from page 3: the police will get involved. You shouldn’t do drugs because you can hooked on it and …in the southwestern part of the country and it’s you won’t be able to stop, and you will spend also the largest province, but it’s also the poorest all of your money and when you don’t have and very hard to get to. Army personnel and money you will be going through doctors are having an extremely tough time withdrawal. So that is why you shouldn’t do trying to get into the district to help the sick and drugs. dying. This place is a mountainous landscape and a prime spot for earthquakes. The island that rose out of the sea is exactly 60 feet high and 250- feet wide. It rose out of water that is 23 feet deep. There really isn’t much information on this new discovery yet, but that will change vey soon.

4

Khadeja Sawyers Bianca Rivera

By Kayla McCawley By Hayley Faulkner

I asked fellow 8th grader Bianca Rivera these What is one thing most questions and these were her responses… people don't know about you? I asked Bianca what the most exciting thing she is looking “I've lived in multiple states.” forward to this year and she said, "Graduation and going to How would you feel about a formal." I'm excited too!! Then I asked, "How has this school zombie apocalypse? “I would impacted your life?" She said, "It has made me a determined like it. It would be a bittersweet person and I can now stand up for myself!" Good for you, I'm moment.” Where do you see proud. The next question was what is your talent? She yourself in ten years? “College answered, "I draw and swim." The next question was if you and a job.” What's your favorite could meet someone famous, dead or alive, who would it be? book and why? The Curious She said, and my favorite guy ever, “Neil Patrick Harris”. Then Incident of the Dog In The I asked where do you see yourself in ten years she said, Night. It shows a point of view "Graduating from college and traveling around the world." I of a disabled person and how hope she gets there! My next question was what subject have they think.” If you could be an you really enjoyed so far? She answered, "Math and Social animal, what Studies!" Me too! Then I asked who is your favorite teacher? would you be And she answered (the best) “Mrs. Allen!” The next question and why? “A was who has been a great friend to you this year? She said, wolf. They are "There are a lot. I have to say Missy P., Noah G., ShyAnne G., stunningly Katie K., Andrea M., and Rai D." What great friends you have beautiful, Bianca! I also asked if you could have an animal from strong, fast, powerful and they anywhere in the world what would it be? She said, "A are intelligent.” What's your panther”. I could not handle that! The next question was how favorite thing to do on have you changed since last year? She said, "I haven't been weekends? “Hang out with so shy and I can speak in front of people." Great! I then asked, friends and family.” Do you like what is a goal you have for the end of the year? She to read the book or watch the answered, "Having really good grades." movie first? “Both. It's I asked what is your favorite restaurant? She said, complicated. I can't choose. It "Chilie’s". I don't know what that is but it sounds depends.” Waterpark or delicious! Next question was if you could be amusement park? “I love both.” ANYTHING, what would you be? She answered, Hot or cold weather? “Both.” "Honestly, I don't know, maybe a film director or Do you believe in ghosts? “Not cartoonist." Cool! I then asked, what hobby do you do in your really. If anybody showed me spare time? She said, "draw, listen to music, and watch then maybe, but it would have Youtube videos". Then I finally asked what is the most to be good proof.” What do memorable moment you've had since being in this school? you want to be when you grow She answered the best answer ever! "Meeting all of the great up? “Doctor or computer tech people I call my friends!" J or computer designer.”

5

Miley Cyrus Gone Cray Cray The Croods By Rebecca Stillwell By Camilla Boyd Miley Cyrus has been immature lately and if you have seen the music awards you would agree. Since her show Hannah If you are looking for a great Montana family movie it is The Croods. It’s has ended, she is trying to about the paleolithic time and how find a way to be famous still. One thing true is that a family lives in a cave and is she’s not Madonna, Lady Gaga, or Katy Perry. scared of the dark except the She’s Miley. She needs to start acting like it. daughter Eep. She is curious and Here are some people who agree with me: not afraid to explore anything. But Keelan Hangsen, Ally Criddle, Lizzy Elliott, one day she sneaks out of her cave Camilla Boyd, Mrs. Allen, Alexis Doris, Caeser and she meets a guy name Guy. Guy Valquez, Kaleigh Griffen, Garrett Metzger, Dawson McQue, and Alexis Langlois. helps the family know about the new inventions because their time period they live in is about to end. Selena’s Moment So in the end, the dad, mom, Eep, By Lauren Chaney Sandy, grandma, Guy, and Thunk, finally make it through the end of Even though Selena Gomez has been the paleolithic time period to the performing since she was little, she has never new time period. They all live a fallen down on stage except once. On happy life at the end of the movie. October 10th, she fell off the stage Also the lesson of this movie was while singing her new single Slow Down. As she got up, she shook her fans’ hands. that it is not bad if you are curious Hopefully that embarrassing moment never because good things can happen. I happens again. give this movie 4 stars.

6

Outdoor Club MINECRAFT By Victoria Harle By Trystian Hughes

Wanna join a club? How about Outdoor The game Minecraft is a game where Club? You want to get a nice tan, and learn about you build and survive with mobs like what mushrooms to eat? You will also learn about creepers, zombies, skeletons, endermans, edible plants, fishing, and hunting techniques. It’s and wither kings and wither skeletons. The really fun so you should try it out! See Mr. game has friendly mobs too like pigs, cows, Kimberlin in Room 212 if you have any questions. dogs, and chickens. When you start there are tools for the things you can break. There are rewards you can get too. There are weapons like swords, pickaxes, axes, and shovels.

By Hope Nelson OCTOBER 1.) 1st 1908- Ford Model T introduced to the public. This was the first car affordable and reliable for the ordinary citizens of the US. 2.) 3rd 1955- The Mickey Mousse Club begins on ABC. 3.) 3rd 1985- Space shuttle Atlantis launched on its voyage. 4.) 10th1939- After 5 weeks of war the German attacks on the French lines are growing but the French are still holding hand grenades against the Germans. 5.) 12th 1492-Columbus lands in Bahamas credited as the first Europeans in America. 6.) 14th 1908- The Cubs won game five to win the world series last world series to date. 7.) 14th 1926 -Winnie the Pooh was first published. 8.) 16th 1854- Lincoln delivers Peoria speech on Repeal of Missouri Compromise. 9.) 25th 1241 -Goffredo da Castiglione was elected pope. 10.)31st 1941 -Gutzon Borglum finished sculpting Mt Rushmore. Four presidents are sculpted into Mt Rushmore: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.

7

Alabama Moon Percy Jackson And The Olympians: The Titans Curse By Kaleigh Swinford By Samuel Golwitzer

I have recently read, Alabama Moon The book starts out with Percy being attacked by Watt Key, a suspenseful by a Manticore trying to save 2 Half-Bloods and book about three orphan boys get them to camp. All things spin out of control running from the government. when Annebeth is captured by the Manticore and It all starts with Moon, a boy the Goddess Artemis goes after her. Half-Bloods, raised in the forest by his Percy and Thalia, Hunters, father. When Moon’s father Zoe and Bianca, and Satyr Grover go after Annebeth dies, he is forced to go to an and Lady Artemis. The orphanage. Along with two other boys, Kit Prophecy in the book is and Hal, he escapes and hides in the forest. Five shall go west to the Hal looks for his dad while Kit and Moon goddess in chains, stay in the forest. Kit becomes severely ill One shall be lost in the land and needs medical care. Read this book to without rain, find out about the surprise twist that left The bane of Olympus shows the trail, me in tears. Campers and Hunters combined prevail, The Titan's curse must one withstand, And one shall perish by a parent's hand. What happens? I guess you have to read the book!

By Tyler Jensen Who knew 11% of people are left-handed? Who knew that food is tasteless if there isn't any saliva mixed with it? Who knew that reindeer like bananas? Who knew birds need gravity to swallow? Who knew 8% of people have an extra rib? Who knew rabbits like licorice? Who knew the Hawaiian alphabet has 12 letters? Who knew blood from a lobster is colorless, but when exposed to oxygen, it turns blue? Who knew a bear had 42 teeth? Who knew an ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain? Who knew most lipsticks contain fish scales? Who knew lemons contain more sugar than strawberries? Who knew August has the highest percentage of births? Who knew the name "Oz" came to author L. Frank Baum when he noticed the drawers of his filing cabinet were marked A-G, H-N, and O-Z? 8

Marine Biology By Tyler Jensen By Keelan Hansgen Did you know that Marine Biology is the study of marine Metropolis, the home of life. It is a very cool but difficult job to do. Superman, really exists in First of all, you have to go through many years Southern Illinois? I bet you didn't know of college. I'm talking four for your Bachelors that Des Plaines is home degree, then four more to the first McDonald's? years for your Master's Degree. You could Did you think that Illinois stop there but that wouldn't be the best for would ever have 102 your marine biology career. The best thing to counties? Did you know that Illinois has a do would be to go for ten years of college! state dance? It is square dancing. Did you That's insane! You also have to get your know that in Mount Pulaski, Illinois, it is illegal for boys (and only boys) to hurl snowballs at education at a place that is near the water. You trees and that girls are allowed to do that probably cannot study all of marine life and however? In Illinois, things, so you will have to pick a subject. If you Emily is a common name like dolphins, then you might work at an for girls, and Michael is a aquarium as a dolphin trainer, but if you like common name for boys. coral you might study coral reefs. Marine The first animal biology is a very hard job to do, but if you set purchased for the Lincoln Park Zoo was a bear cub, bought for $10 on your mind to it, then you can do it. June 1st, 1874. Wow! The 4 stars on the Chicago flag represent Fort Dearborn, the Chicago Fire, the World's Columbian

Exposition, and the Century of Progress Exposition. Did you know that on St. Patrick's Bradley Central Top Track Times Day, the Chicago River is By Sophia Steelman-Teach dyed green? Did you know that in 1905, the president of the Chicago Cubs filed Hurdles – 19.03 100 meter – 11.93 charges against a fan in the 200 meter – 21.72 bleachers for catching a fly 400 meter – 1:23.72 ball and keeping it? The 800 meter – 2:49.43 worst prison camp during Long Jump – 21’ 11 ¼ the Civil War in terms of percentages of death Shot Put – 27’ 10 was at Rock Island. 1600 meter – 7:08.76

9

By Zach Rohlfs

Can you find all 8 spiders? If so, highlight them and bring your paper to Mrs. Allen (room 203)for a candy treat! Good luck!

10