Newsletter Date : July 5, 2012 Volume 1, Issue 2 Upward Branch Adding Another Branch to Learning Eastern Kentucky University

H AUNTING OF SULLIVAN HALL By: Taylor Lainhart and Whitney Ferrell

July 5th Becca Morrison

July 7th Chad Centers Jasmine Clark

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Book Review: The Curi- 2 Has the story of Sullivan Hall working in the hospital, extremely creepy and there is ous Incident got to your ears yet? The named Victoria, committed no way we would stay up Politically Speaking 2 building was built in 1912 and suicide by hanging herself on there! was named after Jere A. Sulli- the fourth floor in the 1970’s. van, an attorney who sup- Room 419 is the exact loca- We interviewed some of the From Eastern to North- 3 ported the idea of establishing tion of the tragic event, still ern TA’s to listen to their own public schools in the state of standing today. More than 30 experiences with Victoria. Day at the Museum 3 Kentucky. years later, new generations of TA’s Trevor, Jason, and college students are still resid- Crissy claimed to have had ing there during the school Popsicle Stick Towers 3 During The Battle of Rich- several encounters with the mond (The Civil War) Sulli- year. ghost. Personal objects of van Hall was used as a hospi- theirs have been moved or Get to Know Your TA 3 tal to care for the wounded For most Upward Bound stu- opened, such as a hair brush soldiers, occupying the base- dents, the room is classified as moving places, nail polish Sports Update 4 ment as a morgue. Though being on the “Boys being thrown across the room the Battle of Richmond only Side” (front dorm areas of the and a closet door opening on lasted two days, it is classified building), but thankfully no its own repeatedly through the A Hunt to Remember 4 as the second greatest victory one stays there and the area is night. in Kentucky. prohibited. TA (Tudor Advi- Show Your Spirit; 4 sor) Cheyenne Lewis took us Seems like Victoria likes Spirit Song 2012 Supposedly, Sullivan is now up to investigate Victoria’s pranking with the students haunted by a ghost. Students room for our own personal that stay there, you may have Breathe Music; Breathe 4 and staff claim that a nurse experience. The room was a visit from her soon! Carolina Page 2 Upward Branch

THE C URIOIUS I NCIDENT OF THE D OG IN THE N IGHT-TIME B Y: AMELIA HAHN his thoughts and emotions and ex- Are you into shows like CSI, things worse in certain situations. amine them in a logical way. NCIS, or Criminal Minds? All Christopher knows that he is into solving murders and mys- This novel is Christopher's story different from others, but that teries? Then this is the book of solving the case involving Wel- doesn't stop him from doing for you! The Bestseller, The lington's murder. The way Chris- great things, which is what I ad- Curious Incident of The Dog topher tells his story is unique in mire about him as a character. in The Night-Time, is a novel more ways than one.

written by British author Mark Haddon. Pertaining to what I previously First off, the novel includes many said, there is a quote by Christo- chapters, all of which are num- pher that I believe sums up the It falls under the" murder bered with a prime only (2-233), whole theme of the book, and it mystery" genre, which fits the because Christopher is excellent is "I wrote a book and that means novel, only the murder victim in math and knows all the prime I can do anything". I believe that is not a person. It's of a dog numbers up until 7,057. this quote holds the message of named Wellington, who is found slain with a pitchfork, "If you can do the hardest of The other thing that makes this by the main character, Chris- tasks, then you can do anything." book unique is the fact that it's topher John Francis Boone. and that's exactly what Christo- told from Christopher's point of pher did by writing a book, view. Christopher is a 15 year old boy, who suffers from a mild Christopher has incredible think- form of autism, which at times ing ability. He is able to separate helps him, or just makes

P OLITICALLY S PEAKING B Y S ATIVA DEHART AND R EMONICA GARR Recently, Eastern Kentucky young scholarly, illegal immi- reasoning. The students were University’s Upward Bound grant be deported even after changing the entity and overall took part in an informative and achieving high school honors atmosphere of civil politics. very creative mock political and academic respect (as a kid campaign sponsored by Sean within good social, honorable, The presidential candidates McClellan’s History/ and educational standings)? include Aaliyah Harvey, Alex Government class. Does the student deserve to Walker, Bethany Beldon, Bran- continue his education and be don Clemons, Brian Carlson, The students took on challeng- granted the opportunity of go- Kendra Johnson, Robert ing three part questions that re- ing to college, or have access Mitchell, and Ryan Bush. These quired both verbal speaking and to student loans; or should he eight students sat in the hot seat mental analysis’s. The topics simply be deported back to his for a class period, answering carried much relevance and cre- country for not obeying very tough questions, explaining ated a youthful and more engag- clear and strict United State opinions, creating scenarios, ing debate over controversial, laws? and adding personality to their conflicting topics going on in trail. These students showed today’s modern government. The students replied to many mature and adult like character- other long worded circumstan- istics, taking each question and Subjects mentioned go from tial problems, such as this. really breaking it down in order high school security to illegal Campaign videos and broad- to solve dilemmas and topics immigration and its effect on the casts added comic relief, as with respectable care. educational system… Should a well as hysterical persuasive Volume 1, Issue 2 Page 3

F ROM E ASTERN TO N ORTHERN D AY AT T HE MUSEUM K ATHERIN H OLLON S ANDRA E STES

Friday, June 29th the Up- they had dry erase walls. On Friday, June 29th, According to Mary ward Bound students went And another room had a we went to the Art Mu- Combs, “They were very on a tour of Northern Ken- HD TV that covered a seum. There was beauti- insightful.” tucky University (NKU). whole wall. They used this ful sculptures and unique Northern Kentucky Uni- room to test the video artwork. versity is a large school games (created by the stu- with many buildings that dents) and many other are all used for different projects. Northern Ken- There was a lot of art- majors and classes. tucky University has a very work from different pretty campus. countries like Africa and The newest building is Asia. There was one where students take classes room that stood out to for graphic design and people and that was the other art majors. The room that was filled with Building had a lot of rooms Pinocchio pictures. but we only went in a few of them, in one classroom

Popsicle Stick Towers By: Bethany Luttrell and Megan Goode Ms. Eads’ first period sents a great challenge for construction of their tow- Physics class is in the proc- the students, who must ers. ess of constructing towers also fallow strict guide lines made of Popsicle sticks. in order to create a present- The students must measure The towers will have to be able tower. accordingly and weigh ma- able to withstand excessive terial properties used in the weight until it breaks. Whoever’s tower can hold formation of their struc- the most weight, but also tures. This is a challenge Popsicle stick tower These towers can only be weighs the least wins. Stu- for everyone, but it is also constructed by Bryana made with Popsicle sticks dents learn how to apply fun. Stay tuned for the win- Deatherage and Bethany and wood glue, which pre- properties of physics to ner of the challenge! Luttrell

G ET TO K NOW YOUR TA! BY: JACINDA W ARNER

TA’s are very popular here When asked what his favor- If you haven’t had a conver- at Upward Bound. One of ite quote was he replied, sation with Ryan yet, I sug- our famous TA’s is Ryan “What are we supposed to gest you do. He is outgoing, Isaacs from Jackson County. do, assault them with sticks funny, and nice. Ryan is 19 Years old and is and harsh language?” - a junior in college. He has Koel’thas Sunstrider. Ryan been associated with Up- says he is currently a profes- ward Bound for five years sional student and a bum. now! SportsUpdate A Hunt to Remember By: Katherin Hollon, Sandra Estes By: Chris Conner the list was take a photo with On Wednesday, June 27th, The your TA. Some other clues Executive Board put together a were “lack of clothing would

scavenger hunt for The Upward land this man in D-hall”, Bound Students. To make it “Where you can buy an over- fare TA Katelyn Vinson came priced Eastern Kentucky Uni- up with the clues which lead versity hodie”, and many other the students to places and peo- clues. Trevor Jenkins’ Ta fam- ple. The students were in their ily was the winning family they TA families during the scaven- found all fifteen clues, and were ger hunt and the first thing on later given prizes. Show Your Spirit; Spirit Song 2012 By: Becca Fraley NBA: In sporting news the Miami Heat just came off from a fantastic Last Friday I attended Spirit After Owl City was finished NBA Championship win over the Song at Kings Island with the playing, there was an hour Oklahoma City Thunder in a best youth group at my church. break between the shows. A out of 7 series 4-1. The heat we’re Spirit Song is a 3 day Christian couple of great speakers gave led by superstars LeBron James, Concert that features many messages while the crew set up Dywane Wade, and Chris Bosh bands, even some such as Fam- for the Toby Mac concert. who all led the team in the win. ily Force Five and Owl City. dent in the times the bands Toby Mac performed a great On Friday two of the major were playing. The Owl City concert, and it was exciting to College Basketball: The Univer- bands that were preforming concert ended up not beginning see all the thousands of people sity of Kentucky Wildcats won were Owl City and Toby Mac. until about 8 o'clock, which is a crammed into the stadium en- the NCAA Championship!!! UK big difference compared to joying phenomenal music. fans we’re so proud of their team At about 5pm Friday night, it when they were supposed to be Every band put on a great who won the title game against started storming which put a playing at 5:30. show! Kansas University 67-59.

BREATHE MUSIC; B REATHE C AROLINA NBA Draft: This summer June 28th, 2012 UK made history with By: Taylor Jewell they moved towards vocal per- the 1st school to have every player Breathe Carolina officially came formance as teens. iTunes exclusive on November get drafted in the pass year. An- into the record music scene back 26, 2007. It was self-released thony Davis and Michael-Kidd They even performed in a band in 2007. They are essentially an and has since been removed Gilchrist went #1 and #2. called Rivendale. An extended electronica or electropop duo from the store. Presently, play album (E.P) called Por- with strong dance influence. Post- Breathe Carolina has a total of trait of Shadows was produced hardcore influence also exists 4 albums: Gossip, Its Classy, while with their former group. Have News to Report? within their music and is evident Not Classic, Hello Fascination, A few years later, Kyle Even by the use of screamed vocals and and Hell Is What You Make It. Go to: and David Schmitt decided to breakdowns. These elements are go out on their own as a group. Follow them on twitter! Amelia Hahn usually kept to a minimum while They started recording songs @BreatheCarolina Ashley Kidd electronic elements take superior- on the music-creating software Bethany Luttrell ity. This fusion of post-hardcore Garage Band© for fun. Then Chris Conner characteristics and dance- they created a MySpace profile, Jacinda Warner oriented electronica has steered gaining over 10,000 song plays Katherin Hollon the group to be labeled crunkcore in 2008 and accumulating over Megan Goode as well. Also typical of crunkcore 30 million plays during 2009. Rebecca Fraley is the prevalent use of Auto-Tune Their name Breathe Carolina Remonica Garr on the vocals. Sandra Estes came from a dream that David Sativa DeHart The members Kyle Even and had in 9th grade about calming Taylor Jewell David Schmitt spent their early down a woman named Caro- Taylor Lainhart years playing in various local lina. Colorado musical groups and Whitney Ferrell Breathe Carolina’s first EP, after being introduced to alterna- Gossip, was released as an tive rock by an older stepbrother,