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RIVERCREST PREPARATORY ONLINE SCHOOL B I G G E S T P U M P K I N The River Current O F 2 0 1 4 : VOLUME 1 ISSUE 2 OCTOBER 30, 2014 2 0 5 8 POUNDS! Do you know why we celebrate Halloween? Grown in California’s Napa Valley Halloween is one of the oldest of the dead into the world of the our customs—the Jack-O- all American holidays and is even living on October 31st because Lantern? Did you know that Won a more popular now than ever! that was the night when the walls originally a turnip was used? A $13,000 prize Adults and kids both love to get between the two worlds were pumpkin wasn’t used until the dressed up. Some people deco- the thinnest. To honor Samhain, Irish came to America. Here’s rate their houses for the whole as well as the end of the harvest, the story: month of October just to get The folktale, known as “Stingy into the spooky spirit of things. Jack,” tells the story of an Irish But what you may not know is villager named Jack who was that Halloween actually comes known not just for his stinginess from an even older tradition: the but for his overall bad behavior. Celtic festival of Samhain Twice the Devil came to take (pronounced Sa-whin). Jack’s soul in punishment for his The Celts were an ancient pagan earthly behavior, and twice Jack INSIDE THIS ISSUE: people. They mainly lived in what tricked the Devil into promising we now know as Ireland and the the Celts held enormous celebra- he would not return for his soul Sports Up- 2 United Kingdom. tions. They built large bonfires ever again. When Jack died, he date On the Celtic calendar, Novem- and dressed up in costumes dur- was refused entrance into heav- Art 2 ber 1st marked the end of the ing these celebrations, which en. But when Jack reached the they believed protected them Health 3 harvest season and the beginning gates of hell, the Devil reminded of a new year. But it also marked from the roaming spirits of the Jack of his promise and sent him Local Events 3 something darker. The Celts dead because they couldn’t be away with a single piece of burn- recognized! Fashion 4 believed that Samhain, the god of ing coal as a lamp. (cont. on p. 7) the dead, released the spirits of And how about that favorite of Nicky’s 4 World Selfies 5 Fun Stuff 6 Halloween Costume Contest! Principal’s Msg 7 This Friday is Halloween and to celebrate here at Rivercrest we are having a costume contest. Remember: Breaking News!!! There will be a prize for the best All costumes must Rivercrest will have a Anime character costume and a conform to the JUSD prize for the best overall cos- yearbook this year! tume. dress code. No full More info next week in face masks or your classes. “revealing” costumes. P A G E 2 NFL Player of the Week Ben Roethlisberger became by any quarterback in fran- with two such games — the first player in NFL history chise history. His 81.6 com- who have won two straight to throw for at least 500 pletion percentage is the games for the first time. yards in multiple games, lead- second-highest ever on The Steelers are now tied ing the Pittsburgh Steelers to more than 45 attempts. with the Ravens for second a 51-34 victory over His yardage total that ignit- place in the AFC North, the Indianapolis Colts on Sun- ed Sunday's 51-34 victory just a half-game behind day, Oct. 26th. against the Indianapolis the Bengals. With talented Coltswas tied for the rookie linebacker Ryan Ben Roethlisberger Roethlisberger's 522 yards fourth-highest in league Shazier back in the lineup Steelers are tied with Boomer history. It was the second and Bryant lending the of- Esiason for the fourth-most time Roethlisberger fense an added dimension, in NFL history. His six eclipsed 500 passing yards Pittsburgh has the talent to touchdown passes and 40 for the 5-3 Steelers — the make a playoff run. completions are the most first player in NFL history NFL Spotlight—Baltimore Ravens The Ravens meet the Steel- strong and did their job. I four defenders, “but it proba- ers this coming Sunday, put them in some bad posi- bly wasn’t as much as I November 2nd, at Heinz tions.” Flacco threw two thought,” Flacco said. Field. How will they do interceptions which led to The good news for Ravens against Big Ben and the 10 points for the Bengals. Baltimore Ravens fans is that Flacco has a track revitalized Steelers? Both of the interceptions record of bouncing back the happened on throws meant 5-3 The Ravens lost 27-24 next week after a loss. About against the Bengals in Week for wide receiver Torrey the upcoming game against the Smith. Flacco thought he 2nd in AFC North 8. Quarterback Joe Flacco Steelers, Flacco said, “If we took the blame saying, “I had a hole, even though don’t turn the ball over, then think our defense stood Smith was surrounded by we’re going to be a tough team to beat.” Art Student Portrait of Mr. Diaz By Nick Espinoza THE RIVER CURRENT VOLUME 1 ISSUE 2 P A G E 3 World Peace Health and Fitness Bridge on Mt. Rubidoux Who needs to spend money on a gym membership when you can go hiking in the great outdoors for free! You, and your dog, can enjoy a leisurely 3 mile hike up and down Mt. Rubidoux. It’s a 500’ elevation gain so you get a workout but it’s easily doable even if you haven’t gotten away from the computer lately. The trails are open from dawn to dusk every day of the year. Pecan Festival The Pecan Festival at the Louis Rubidoux Nature Center is a fun annual event for families. For the price of $3.00 admission (cash only) you get a bag to fill with all the pecans you can find. Whatever nuts are left on the ground after the festival will be eaten by squirrels, coyotes, bobcats, and rac- coons. The pecan groves at the Center have been there for decades and many are over 100 feet high. The Santa Ana winds blow the ripe nuts off the trees so that humans and animals can enjoy their tasty goodness! After you have gathered your pecans, you can enjoy a nature walk in the riparian forest of the Sunny Slope area. Or listen to music. Or get your face painted. Food will also be available for pur- chase. For more information: (951) 683-4880 One thing we can all agree on, what could even be considered the High School Fashion key to every outfit, is no not acces- By Kaitlynn Chavez sories, but shoes! Whether your knowledge about shoes and their ranges from material to pattern to sole type is extensive or not, the reason why you pick a specific SHOES!!! shoe is because you consider those factors. This month’s focus: focus: month’s This You might not be aware of that though, Sneaker, flat, or boot: Here you might say, “I don’t care about shoes, are some of the styles seen I bought that red sneaker because I like around Rivercrest this red.” Well you’re not wrong. Yeah the month. shoe is red, but you also bought that specific shoe though because it came in canvas and not suede or with studs and not sequins. A shoe can represent you, your style, and pull together your look. Nikky’s Corner: The World According to Nikky Espinoza Facing the Consequences of Your tried to face the consequences by Let me tell you a story: I had a Actions talking to her and telling her the friend who liked the same girl as I truth, but she reacted angrily and When you do something there is always a did. He gave me a CD and a note to doesn’t ever want to reaction, either good or bad. If you do your give her but I hid them instead of talk to me. chores around your house, then your parents giving them to her. That same day he will give you money. If you have unprotected died in an accident. Ever since then I The consequences of sex, you might get an STD, get pregnant, or have felt so guilty, but I still like this my actions are hurtful both. If you do something wrong, it’s better girl. I am in pain every time I see her because I can’t shake to face the consequences than to hide. because I feel so lovesick over her the disease of lovesick- and guilty at the same time for not Remember, for every action there is a reac- ness. giving her the note and CD. Finally, I tion. October Selfies by Delaney Luna Delaney Selfies by October Should Students be Allowed to Celebrate Halloween at School? Halloween has become a religious liberty The whole controversy over Halloween Is Halloween a secular holi- issue in public schools. Many see the stems from the 1st Amendment. Most day? Or should it be banned costumes and spooky pranks as harmless people do not consider Halloween a in public schools? What about fun, while others believe that the holiday religious holiday even though it comes derives from and celebrates pagan super- originally from the Pagan celebration Christmas decorations? stition while glorifying occult and satanic of Samhain (see story p.1).