WESTERN HILLS HIGH S CHOOL November 2015 CINCINNATI, OHIO “HOME OF THE MUSTANGS” Issue 2 The Western Breeze Marijuana Legalization Fails in Ohio

Haley Dean, ‘18 using marijuana recreationally could pur- get rid of monopoly and issue three is a In a commercial on TV on issue 3, a chase, posses, transport, use and share up monopoly. If marijuana is legalized family moved away from Ohio to Colora- to one ounce of marijuana. And anyone stores/dispensaries will not be permitted do because their daughter needed medical As of 2015 Ohio has put Marijuana Le- with a certified debilitating medical con- within 1,000 feet of churches, public li- marijuana to help her with her epilepsy. galization on the ballot for both recrea- dition could use medical marijuana. braries, elementary or secondary schools, She also had seizures all the time and marijuana helped calm it down to where tional and medical purposes. We had some trouble getting it on there with some she didn’t have as many seizures in a day people signing petitions twice and people and made them not as violent. The family not signing it at all, but we fixed the issue talks about how their so happy to have her and now the decision lies in the people’s daughter back to normal but really want hands. Now of course along with mariju- to move back to Ohio but refuse to do so ana being legalized there are restrictions until we at least legalize it for at least and regulations. medical purposes. So do you agree with

The measure would legalize the limited marijuana being legalized? sale and use of recreational and medical On November 3rd 2015 Ohioans voted marijuana and create facilities with exclu- against marijuana legalization. And sive right to grow the drug. If legalized passed Issue two the anti-monopoly. Issue each facility will be granted a certain three results were 64% of people voted amount of land to grow on and will be against and 36% of people voted for. The supervised by someone to make sure results for issue two were 52% for and nothing is being tampered with and it’s 48% against. People just didn’t want a growing how it should grow, under the monopoly where only 10 people getting restrictions of the law. (Ballotpedia.org/ all the money. ohio_Marijuana_legalization_initative_iss I walked around and asked some people ue_3_(2015) ) how they felt about marijuana not being

We all saw this coming. There is an age legalized and here’s what a couple of peo- limit to purchasing Marijuana. According ple said. to Ballotpedia.org, anyone 21 years or Also “I think it would have been an accom- older with a valid state ID could use, according to Ballotpedia.org If issue 2 is state licensed day cares and public play- plishment but Ohio obviously didn’t want posses, grow, cultivate and share up to passed and so is issue 3, issue 2 will over- grounds. Basically to make sure kids the monopoly,” said Merrily Davis, a jun- eight ounces of homegrown marijuana power issue 3 and marijuana will not be aren’t like right in front of it and see and four flowering (Budding) plants. An- legalized simply because issue two is to things they shouldn’t know about yet. ior at West High. yone 21 or older (without a legal license) Bullying Stops Here!

Montego Frazier, ‘16 themselves. you’re not bullying someone, you Trending Hair When talking to another class- On average, 28% of students age really can be. Styles mate, she shared with me a time 12-18 reported being bullied at A case appeared where two teens Chariah White, ‘16 she was bullied. She committed suicide due told me of how small to bullying at an Ohio As we all know, the curly hairstyles and defenseless she school in 2014. Before work perfectly on black and white women for their naturally thick or was—too young to bullying gets this far, I fine hair. It also will also look well take up for herself, by encourage students to with other hair textures as well. the older kids who seek help. Resources to were bullying her. And get help would be talk- What do you want for your long hair for this fall? Your answer must she also stated that this ing to guidance coun- be curls. Curls are pretty as well as wasn’t just a onetime selors or getting a ther- breezy so that they can fit any outfit thing; her bullying ex- apist. Their jobs are and any occasion. perience happened for strictly to help people The fabulous curly hairstyles will a while. Finally, on her that need it the most. definitely create the head-turning ef- birthday they severely At Western Hills, fect for us in any occasion. At last, bullied her and took we have a special you can also make a full use of bright her things. She made a color to make your hair look more group that students can choice to either let this wonderful. reach out to such as the bullying act keep go- Curly hairstyles and haircuts for ing on or finally say no Light House. The curly hair bear a unique romantic more. Light House is a commu- nonchalant flair, whether they are Targeted kids that are victims of nity mental health agency based in natural curly hairstyles, curly shag bullies are typically overweight, school in the school year of 2014. school that provides therapy to haircuts, styled, messy, or chic on- trend up-dos for curly hair. unpopular, homosexual, or just Effects of bullying are suicides, youth who need it or simply need depression, and physical changes Wavy bob hairstyles with luscious simply quiet people. Bullying has to get things off their chest. We are no gender, sex, age and is done out such as eating habits and sleeping. curls and texturized ends are perfect also partnered with an organization of one’s own insecurities. People Most teens think that there’s only effortless options for fall. Medium often try to bring someone else physical bullying but there are by the name of Green Dot, which curly hairstyles can easily grasp the down just because they are already more such as cyber, verbal, and is an agency that helps stop bully- fun braided elements or be enhanced with cute hair accessories. low. I suggest that bullies get help emotional. Just when you can think ing throughout schools.

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OPINIONS Big Brother: True Entertainment Lydia Francis, ‘17 and the Power of Veto (POV). will play for the Power of ve- toed with another houseguest. On elimination night the Do you like drama, secrets, houseguests, except for the lies and “showmances”? If two nominees and the HOH, so, you would be interested will cast their vote to evict. in the show Big Brother. This happens every week un- til there are only two house- Big Brother is an entertain- guests remaining. Then the ing show because it is full of jury will decide who wins the suspense and dramatic con- game. flicts. Personally, I love watching Big Brother is a reality Big Brother. It’s a very inter- game show created by John esting game to watch. I love de Mol. Every summer at trying to figure out the strate- least 10 randomly chosen gy of each of the houseguests houseguests will enter the week after week. I like that Big Brother house and stay you never know what’s going there for about three months. The 2015 cast of Big Brother. to happen in the game. The houseguests are isolat- The winning (Photo courtesy of www.bigbrother.com) to. By the end of the first few weeks head of The person you will have your favorite house- ed from the outside world guests and the person you’re root- they also have no access to household nominates two who wins the POV will be players for eviction, and then able to veto one of the nomi- ing for. I also like that the competi- television or cell phones. Eve- tions are always somewhat diffi- those two players along with nations if he or she wants to. ry week the contestants play cult and not easy to win; it gives for Head of household (HOH) the head of household and The HOH would then have to the show more suspense. three random drawn players replace the person who is ve-

Let us hear YOUR OPINION! Empire Brings Excitement to TV

Submit letters to be printed in The Breeze. Alexis Seay, ’16 for the position, and Andre felt like he Empire is a TV show that is a combi- was best fit for the job. Letters can be sent to room 1236, or placed in nation of betrayal, revenge, love affairs, Jamal being the second oldest he wasn’t Ms. Curran’s mailbox and being put through hell and back. expecting to be chosen for the job. His The characters are Luscious Lyon main focus was making music and going (Letters may be edited for clarity, taste, and length.) (Terrance Howard), Cookie Lyon on tours; he didn’t understand how much (Taraji P. Henson), Andre Lyon (Trai work it was going to be running Empire. Byers), Hakeem Lyon (Bryshere Y. Hakeem, being the youngest, doesn’t Gray), Jamal Lyon ( Jussie Smollett), really work for much he just believes he Anika Calhoun aka Boo Boo Kitty should get everything on a silver platter. (Grace Gealy), Rhonda Lyon(Kaitlin He is also a spoil brat and is just like his The Breeze Staff Doubleday), Becky (Gabourey Sidibe). father wanting things to go his way as It has a lot of uprising in conflicts and well. back stabbing. Rhonda is Andre’s wife and will do Reporters Luscious is the head of the company anything to help Andre get what he wants. Jermacio Booker, Chris Carter, DeAdrian Collins, Empire; he is also the father of the three She is a manipulator and doesn’t care who Destiny Cook, Hailey Dean, King Diarra, Dearies boys and ex-husband of Cookie Lyon. is in her way. If anything doesn’t go right or is not Anika (Boo Boo Kitty) was Luscious’ Duskin, Zawadi Early, Lydia Francis, Montego Fra- right in his eyes, he would do anything ex fiancé but became a quick enemy for zier, Andre Goode, Mikela Hays, Mikhail Jackson, to make it his way. If anyone comes for Cookie. She became in competition of Robyn MacQueen, Danisha Payne, Alexis Seay, him or tries to ruin anything he has go- Cookie over Luscious. Chariah White ing he would do anything to get re- This TV show has a lot of life issues venge back on that person. they are trying to stretch out like gay mar- Cookie is the co-head of the company riage and accomplishing what you want Adviser empire or “was” also the mother of the out of life three boys and Luscious Lyon’s ex- Ms. Shannon Curran It is a very interesting show and speaks wife. She only wants what’s best for her about a lot of issues. The show itself has —————————————————————————————— boys and would do anything to keep people asking for more and is very inspir- them safe. She still cares for Luscious, The Western Breeze is an open forum for student expression ing to those who have a hard time express- but she doesn’t want anything to with produced and for students of Western Hills High School, 2144 ing how they feel and use their voice. Em- Ferguson Road, Cincinnati,OH 45238. him or empire because he let the power get to his head. pire is my favorite show because it com- Editorials appearing in The Breeze reflect the opinion of the bines music, revenge, romance, betrayal, Andre, being the oldest, wanted to editorial board, not the administration or staff of Western Hills and political topics. I think it is best when take over empire because Luscious was High School. Readers of the Breeze may express their views by supposed to choose who would be best there is a twist in the episode. The Western Breeze Issue 2 Page 3 November, 2015

OPINIONS Is bus crowding becoming an issue for students?

King Diarra, ’19 I will admit not every day is crowd- ed. I don’t know if it is just because it On Tuesday, October 20 2015 a is Friday or if people did not come to metro bus was full of students to the Homecoming was a success! school, but bus crowding is still a point it was hot, and trying to hold on problem. Some people walk, and or the bars is a lot of work. I would get a ride from a friend or family know because I was there that day. Alexis Seay, ‘16 member. I used to be one of those and dressed casually. For some reason people just put people that walked and I wished I Homecoming on Octo- bags on the seats so that people would could ride the bus, but now all that not try to sit in that particular seat, changed. Well, I still don’t like walk- ber tenth was I really and when people do that it makes it ing but ridding the bus is like hanging really fun. A “Its was fun like some of hard for the last few students getting off a cliff because of the struggle to the songs on the bus. hang on those poles are real, people lot of students seeing how eve- On Tuesday, October 20, 2015, a girl stumble, trip, and sometimes start showed up the DJ dropped to the floor and was uncon- sweating. Whatever they did today ryone acts dif- played. they should keep it up because it was and nobody scious. I believe she hit her head on There was the bar as she fell. While everyone not as crowded as most days. really acted ferently outside else, except a few people, like myself Tuesday, November 5 changed my out. My expe- one particu- tried, to help the girl, I ran for help to whole look of bus crowdings. I was of school.” lar song that get someone to call for help. It was rience was on the bus just like every day then about 7:30 to 7:40 in the morning fun. everyone in when she fell. Three of her friends something happened, something I thought that would never happen on the homecoming became were sitting down trying to help her I came, I saw friends, we and wait for the paramedics. the bus. This girl that was sitting so hype to. The song was took pictures, and I en- With this true story, I hope they get across from me did a good deed to- by Future, called “Stick day; she did something that I have not joyed my time with every- bigger busses or more busses but, Talk.” most importantly, the people on the seen in all my days of riding the metro one. bus need to give room to let students bus, she went out of her way to give The teachers were very like her have a seat. I really believe two people a seat she even gave up that if they solve this problem no one Homecoming helped cool and enjoyed the fun with her own seat! I was surprised I would would get hurt. One of my classmates raise money for sports and never think anyone would ever do us. It was fun seeing how eve- said she almost got into a fight on the the money from pictures ryone acts different outside of bus because this one girl was not something like that. This is my story about to give up an empty seat, but of how I think bus crowding’s go went towards the seniors. school because there’s no luckily the girl gave up the seat with down in Western Hills High School. Most people dressed up work to focus on. her bag on it. The Visit Brings Suspense to the Big Screen

Haley Dean, ‘17 she left at 19; she didn’t want them to go, but they based movie so it’s kind of like paranormal activi- wanted to go. ty; the entire movie is based around Becca and Ty- If you enjoy a movie that keeps you on the edge As the days go by they notice things become ler making a documentary of their entire visit to of your seat with a few good jump-scares, I highly strange. Their grandparents tell the children bed their grandparent’s house. It’s silent during the sus- recommend the movie The Visit—the movie has a time is 9:30 and to not come out of the rooms after penseful parts; you can hear the word pretty clear lot of different emotions; there’s funny, creepy, 9:30.One night they heard an odd noise coming and can see what’s going on perfectly. There’s a heart sinking, and terrifying emotions that always from outside their door and decide to see what it is; twist at the end of the movie that I found pretty in- keeps you sitting on the edge of your seat. they opened the door and what they see is not ap- teresting and terrifying that makes the movie that The movie The Visit made in 2015, directed and propriate for children. They see the backside of much more exciting. written by M. Night Shymanalan with brother and grandma naked, scratching the walls and doors like Overall The Visit is and exciting, interesting, nail sister Becca (Olivia Dejonge) Tyler (Ed Oxen- a dog excited to go into a room. If you don’t like biting movie that’ll keep you on the edge of your bould) Nana (Deanna Dunaga) pop-pop (Peter stuff like that, I suggest you look away or don’t go. seat with your eyes glued to the screen. If you en- Mcrobbie) Mom (Kathryn Hahn), is a story of two The people who play the characters really fit the joy the thrill of being scared or the feeling of the kids who go see their mother’s parents for a week. parts of the roles they play. It’s a documentary Their mom hasn’t seen her parents in 15 years since suspense, I highly recommend this movie. The Western Breeze Issue 2 Page 4 November, 2015 FEATURES Trending Dancing Moves Hit the Dance Floor

Chris Carter, ’17 crazy part is some of you look at it you’ll put your hands to your chest then There are all types of dances all these are all mixed think he or she is a push you head back which is consid- around the world. There are some together, which makes robot or something, but ered as animation; its creativity. that are known, and there are some it more fun to do; it it’s just illusion to trick Drill is a very good dance style. If that are local, but somehow they man- challenges you. the audience’s mind. you don’t believe me ask these danc- age to get publicity by the power of Because later on,you And then there are ers: Shay Strattman and Diamond Facebook or Instagram. All it takes is can show off your skill dancers that dance hard Kelly, some of the best drill dancers I a couple of shares and likes. to your friends. There kind of similar to Krupp. know. They are so energized and just In the Krump you use Dancing is a popular hobby that’s are so many different so dedicated. Kelly also said she dose your arms head and legs, drill because she wanted to try differ- trending now and all year long year styles, but the one that which you can also let after. Some people just dance for fun, is trending is dub-step; your anger out and pretty ent styles. Her original type is con- some do it life. dub-step focuses on much get the crowd temporary; she is also part of Black (Photo courtesy of dancefork- hyped. Animation, with Ice, a local drill team. She said it’s There are all kinds of dances Whip, robot body movement, slow movement, and ids.com) this skill, hard work, but hard work pays off and Naenae, Quan, Stanky leg, Shmoney she loves dancing; it’s her life. dance, Superman,D-low Shuffle. The wave body motion is You can pretty do an illusion. Once anything that’s creative, like example Who dey! Who dey! Who dey!

business. The fans and the mit to quarterback Andy Dalton DeAdrian Collins, ‘16 NFL were concerned on what because of his performance in the Bengals are missing on the both of his appearances in

there roster. Out of 13 appear- the playoffs. During the off sea- Cincinnati Bengals, Jeremy ances in the NFL playoffs the son, the Bengals must have Important Up- Hill breaks a tackle seen a big improve- and dives into the ment in Andy Dalton's coming Dates end zone for a touch- play at practice. The down. Running Back, Bengals signed Andy Giovani Bernard; tight Dalton for six years for Thanksgiving Break end, Tyler Eifert; and $115 million dollars. November 25—November 27 quarterback, Andy Dalton are the reason The Cincinnati Ben- for the Bengals unde- gals are playing their Thanksgiving Day Parade feated record of 8-0. best season ever in November 26 franchise history. De- Andy Dalton is fense is holding up Parent-Teacher Conferences thrusting himself into every offense they the conversation of went up against so far. December 10 the most talked about The defense continues Tom Brady and Pey- to get better as they Positive School Culture Holi- ton Manning.The get healthier, as their day Program Bengals are the lead- leading tackler Vontaze Burfict December 11 ers of the North division, the Cincinnati Bengals won 5. Last returns.

American Football Conference, Bengals appearance in the and the National Football playoffs was the year 2014.The The Bengals offense scores a Winter Break League which continues to im- Bengals were eliminated by the lot of points and gives other December 21—January 1 prove. Indianapolis Colt. (Score : 26- teams a hard time to keep up. 10) This Cincinnati Bengals team Senior Dinner The Bengals organization is looks the best since they went January 23 improving in the managing of Many fans didn't want to com- to the super bowl in 1981. The Western Breeze Issue 2 Page 5 November, 2015 FEATURES Upcoming Films of 2016

Jordan Reed, ‘17 en) wants the secrets of mans red When looking forward the big flower, fire. This seems interesting films, here are a few to check out to me because I like to Disney ver- Slim Jesus in 2016. sion so let see how this turns out. Andre

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The all new live action epic adven- The put ture showcases Mowgli’s A guy along with his wife blows Hamil- 513 (newcomer Neel Sethi) journey of their daughters college funds. Des- ton na- on self-discovery. When he’s forced perate for cash they team up with tive and to abandon the only home he’s ev- some neighbors to open an illegal “Slim er known by the feared Sheer Khan casino in the suburbs. I think this Jesus” also (Voice of Idris Elba) who bears the movie will be funny. blew has a scars of Man, promises to elimi- up remix nate what he sees as a threat. within fea- Mowgli goes on a journey to the *Crouching Dragon Hidden a snap turing man village accompanied by pan- Tiger II: The Green Desti- of a finger Famous artist Chief Keef and Slim Jesus are drill well- ther turned stern mentor Bagheera ny* throughout artists. (voice of Ben Kingsley) and the social media. known drill free spirited bear Baloo (voice of A martial forest exists alongside the artist. Slim real world, full of wandering sword His song “Drill Time” caught Bill Murray) who guide him. Jesus has been all over fighters, medicine men, defrocked almost everyone in attention in Along the way Mowgli encounters Worldstarhiphop.com , a very jungles creatures that don’t exactly priests, poets, sorcerers and Shaolin the nation. He then blew up by famous website, with his beefs have his best interest at heart in- renegades. A new generation of star- getting mentioned on Twitter by cluding Kaa (voice of Scarlett crossed lovers and a new series of famous drill artists from Chica- with other artists. Johnson) a python whose seductive protagonists are in a battle of good go such as Lil Bibby and many others. Slim Jesus might be the voice and gaze hypnotizes the man and evil. cub and the smooth talking king next big thing. Louie ( voice of Christopher Walk- Frightful Vengeance Dearies Duskin, ‘16 had just collapsed. A loud growl “Why did you do it Isaiah why?” vengeance.” came and then hissing...I didn’t I cry “…My boy…you have no idea Chapter 1: Beautiful Night- know what was going on but I felt “Your too young to understand what you’re getting yourself in- mare the tears build up. There was sad- ness in my heart but also fear when this right now…but I did it to to” I’m holding on for dear life to my everything got quiet. Footsteps protect you” “But, he killed our parents” mother’s shirt. My father is strug- seemed to get closer to me; I back “Protect me from what?” gling to keep the monsters outside. up and curl my body up in a corner. “Focus on school right now, go- He looks back at my mother and I hear a deep inhale then shuffling He put his head down ing down this path will only gives her this certain look that only “I know you’re here!! I can smell and eased up his grip. I dry my bring you more pain my boy” they understand. She puts me down your fear” a man voice said tears and look up at him, it In a way he was right, I and kneel before me; holding my I cover my mouth to keep seemed like he was about to cry won’t pursue him right now…I hands trying to smile. myself from making any type of but held it in. need to be smart when it comes “Mommy needs you to go to your noise. I laughter came from the oth- “Sorry my foolish little brother” to things like this. Sad really, I’m secret hiding spot that we talked er side of the door. I could see the in the second grade and I’m al- about.” she tells me, her voice trying shadow of the man’s feet in front of My world went black, I not to crack as she holds back tears. me. At that moment I knew I was was pretty sure I was dead until ready alone. Well I was alone, I “What’s going on mommy?” going to die I woke up in a hospital bed and have my uncle now. I spent two “Desmond, just go hide. Whatever “I found you” my uncle was sleeping in the days in the hospital before they happens don’t come out or make a chair right next to me. I felt let me leave. I wanted to go back sound.” Chapter 2: Truth Hurts hopeless, blank, and heartless. home to get the rest of my things The banging on the door got more but when I arrived the house The life I had with a caring lov- aggressive and the glass from the I didn’t know whether I was burned down to the ground. windows shattered like weeds blow- should hate him right now. We ing family is now gone and it was all Isaiah fault. I will have I wasn’t sure if my mom and dad ing in the wind. My mother pushed were extremely close; I just want were still in there while it got me toward the painting that had a my vengeance no matter the to know why? Why did he do burnt down…but I suspect they hidden door behind it. She opens it cost. Not now though, but in the this when we loved him so were. I punch the side of my un- and I run inside. Before she closed it future, I have to train my body, much? What exactly could he cle’s car out of anger. My emo- she gave me a kiss on the cheek and possibly gain from this? I ran at mind and soul. I’m still too whispered “I love you” I sat alone in young to do anything right now, tions were all over the place. My him full of rage and try to hit uncle came up behind me and the darkness and listen to the sounds him, he just rough me up against but when the time comes it of my father grunting as if he was put his hand on my shoulder. I the wall. I couldn’t see his face. won’t matter. fighting to get free. My mother look up at him and he looked at screamed in agonizing pain. The tears were just steaming “I see you’re awake” A voice what was left of my home “Elizabeth!!” My father yelled down my face like a waterfall; it said “Ok…I’ll help you” he tells me. I heard a thud, like a body caused my vision to get blurry. “Uncle Pete…I will have my Issue 2 The Western Breeze Page 6 November, 2015 FEATURES Quanisha Miller Takes the Spotlight

Robyn MacQueen, ‘16 way to Ms.Thole, these teachers years of English, each teacher job as a social worker for chil- pushed her made her class dren and families. Quanisha Miller, a current to become realistic and chal- Coming to school every day, senior at West High, has been at the great lenging, as well as learning new things is what Mil- West High since freshman year. English stu- a great environ- ler loves about being in school. The things she likes about West dent she is ment to learn in. “When I give myself a goal, I High are that the teachers are now. Mil- After High put all effort into it to meet actually good teachers. ler states, School, Miller whatever the goal is,” Miller “Not only are they teachers, “Hard work plans on attending states. and deter- they are also mentors,” Miller Central State Uni- All Miller can wait for is May states during her interview. mination is versity, where she 16, 2016 to walk across the English is her favorite subject. all you will spend four need.” years of college, majoring in stage and receive her diploma. From Ms. Calvin to Ms. “Hard work really does pay Donisi to Ms. Heckinger, all the Throughout her whole four social work, to get her dream off.” Remember the Times with Apple Pie

Montego Frazier, ‘16 Ingredients back onto itself and laying another strip per- pendicularly. Fold the strips back across and Thanksgiving and Christmas are times you repeat until completed. are supposed to cherish your family. Here’s a  3/4 cup light brown sugar Brush the top of the pie with egg wash and dessert recipe from Paula Dean to make the  1/4 cup all-purpose flour sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Trim the upcoming Holiday’s memorable:  3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus overhanging dough and crimp edges. more for sprinkling Bake pie for 45 minutes. Let rest 20 minutes Directions  Freshly ground nutmeg, to taste before slicing.

 7 medium apples, peeled, cored and Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Paula's Perfect Pie Crust: Mix together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, thinly sliced and nutmeg in a small bowl. In another bowl,  1 lemon, zested and juiced In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, salt and sprinkle apples with the juice of 1 lemon and  3 tablespoons butter, diced sugar. Add the shortening and break it up with your hands as you start to coat it all up with the flour. Add the toss. Stir in the sugar mixture to evenly coat Egg wash, for brushing cold butter cubes and work it into the flour with your the apples.  Sugar, for sprinkling hands or a pastry cutter. Work it quickly, so the butter Set aside. Roll out chilled dough into 2 circles Paula's Perfect Pie Crust: doesn't get too soft, until the mixture is crumbly, like and use 1 round to line a 9-inch pie. Chill the very coarse cornmeal. Add the ice water, a little at a other round.  2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour time, until the mixture comes together forming a dough.  1/4 teaspoon fine salt Bring the dough together into a ball. Mound the apple and sugar mixture into the pie When it comes together stop working it otherwise the pan lined with dough. Dot with the cubed but-  3 tablespoons granulated white sug- dough will get over-worked and tough. Divide the dough ter. ar in half and flatten it slightly to form a disk shape. Wrap Using a pastry cutter, cut an even number of  1/4 cup vegetable shortening, cold each disk in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for about strips from the remaining rolled out dough. 30 minutes. On a floured surface roll each disk out into a  12 tablespoons butter, cold and Transfer every other strip to the pie top and 10 to 11-inch circle to make a 9-inch pie. weave in the lattice by folding every other strip cubed 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup ice water Issue 2 The Western Breeze Page 7 November, 2015 FEATURES Where Yo’ Spirit At? Danisha Payne, ‘16 “What are some of your favorite What is a cheerleader to you? A cheerleader should represent the cheers?” school and its spirit. Well, our spirit Most of them said,”Don’t stop, It is our Varsity cheer team: Tom- takes a mustang, and Jump ball.” Black Friday menic McCall, Norriah Plummer, There are some ups and downs to Ariadne Ray, Lena Thompson, cheering, but in the end it all should Destiny Cook, ‘16 weigh out and you should have Neiah Whitehead, and Alexis Wil- liams . something to show for your time I stayed after at a practice to ask and effort. Black Friday is popular as a shopping day for a combination of reasons. As the All of them them some first day after the last major holiday before Christmas, it marks the unofficial be- questions say that cheerleading ginning of the holiday season. Additionally, many employers give their employees about the the day off as part of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. sport. is rewarding. “It is a lot that I asked “What Black Friday is Friday, November 27, 2015, the day after Thanksgiving. People are the can be stand in line hours before store is opened, to grab the bargain of the year. Almost learned from games like?” every store has something that interests everyone. cheering: “The games are some- leadership, In the last few years ( starting from 2013 to be precise), Black Friday sales have times stress- teamwork, started way before Black Friday--with some stores starting their Black Friday sales ful when we communica- on Thanksgiving day and some even starting on Wednesday. Biggest sales day are losing, but tion, and now include Thanksgiving Day, Green Monday, and Cyber Monday. much more.” they can be Why is it called Black Friday? fun.” said said Ray McCall When look- According to the official black Friday 2015 website, “Many retailors report ing back they At the prac- some of their highest profits on Black Friday. The black portion of the name tice they were had a lot of good, fun ‘Black Friday’ relates to businesses recording their losses in red ink and gains in very open black. The tradition lives on in modern accounting software, hence the name”. with me. They times but in are some of the nicest and funniest the end they There are tips for Black Friday shopping. First, decide what you want in ad- had come up with one. girls I have known. As well as very vance. Decide what’s the most important and that you absolutely need. Give pref- independent and driven. “What is your best cheer erence to big ticket items as you will save more on those items. Second, if possible “What do you like about cheering?” memory?” have a group of people, but everyone going into a different store. Third, check the “I like to hyping up our team.” said It would be when they cheer at price matching policy of stores. Buy in advance and get price adjusted on Black Whitehead Dayton against Thurgood. Friday day. Buy only what you need. Finally, park smart. Park where nobody is Though mostly every school uses These girls gratefully take the parking then walks to the store so that you won’t get caught up in the big crowd. the same cheers in some kind of time out to show up and repre- way they still manager to come up sent well. So you should go to a So there is going to be a lot of stuff you will see on Black Friday, such as video with some cheers on their own. game to help support our Mus- games, T.V’s, tablets, cameras, cell phones, small appliances, major appliances, These girls are very creative. tangs. clothes, shoes, and toys. So, shop with speed and smartness. Volume Issue 2 The Western Breeze Page 8 November, 2015 FEATURES Drake: Artist of the Year Chariah White, ‘16 Drake was first recognized for my Brooks, a basketball player “So Far Gone” in 2009, and he has had a massive influence in the music industry. He now holds Drake was the first un- the record for the most number signed Canadian rapper to one singles on Billboard’s have a “Joint of The Day” on R&B/ Hip-Hop Charts. Drake’s BET’s 106 & Park on April net worth seems to be at a 30, 2007 featuring Tremaine whopping $76 million dollars Aldon Neverson, better and is steadily increasing. known as Trey Songz. He raps about soft things and Born Aubrey “Drake” Gra- sings about hard things. He is ham, on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is the glue that binds together all the son of Sandi and Dennis of urban radio, and he contin- Graham. His father was a ues to dominate the global mar- drummer who worked with ket. As Drake says, “It’s all Jerry Lee Lewis and his about experience. If the city mother was a teacher. His fa- isn’t talking about it five, six, ther is African-American and his mother is Jewish Canadi- seven days later, or if people an. The summers that Drake Drake’s songs evoke many strong emotions. don’t remember it for years to spent with his father, he gained an come, then I haven’t done my appreciation and understanding for job… I’m going to find out what his role on the highly successful who eventually gets shot. music that has influenced the comes after this, but there’s defi- sound he creates for years to come. television series Degrassi: The Drake released his first mixtape Next Generation. He played Jim- nitely another evolution of What are your plans for the future?

Aylssa Patterson, ‘17 is Alicia Lee but one out of keem Cotton because he three said maybe or I don’t What are your plans for the the 12 students who said said he wants to go to col- know, but I hope they future? When surveyed, there they just want to go to col- lege and get a degree, so I change their minds to yes are many different things that lege and graduate so they looks like he is already because college is very im- students want to do. can get a good job and that thinking about his future, portant in life, especially if I surveyed 24 kids on Mr. one student was specific and that is a really great. I you want a good job. Hudepohl’s team, and they For the people said yes all said they wanted to go they all have a great plan. to college, but they all had Two of them want to work different plans. “I want to go to col- th in the hospital a one stu- One 12 grade student dent wants to have her named Ashia Jackson lege and get a degree own day care to help single wanted to be a hair design- th moms and two students er and one 11 grader in art and music be- want to have a fashion named Chris Carter wants business or another busi- to be a choreographer or a ness, but one student who dancer. But there are also cause they are what I said maybe wants to be a four students who are Ka- th U.S. Marshall or a Sheriff, darius Short (10 ), Austin and another student who th am best at and love to Hawkins (11 ), Zawadi said maybe also said if she Early (11th), and Joseph th does go to college; she Janson (11 ) want to be do.” wants to study forensics professional sport players. about his plan was Chris even started thinking about and cooking. And two 11th students Drossett. He said it in a my future and I want to go Another student who said want to be a game design- way where you knew what to college an get a degree th maybe said if they do they er’s, and one 12 grader he meant some students in art and music because will take a Physical Thera- wants to be an artist. just said “I want to go to they are what I am best at py course. But there was But that’s not it; there is college” but he said more and love to do. one student who said they also one 9th grader and two than that and that’s why he I also surveyed nine th want to go to college and 12 graders students who was noticed. students from Mrs. L-T’s why they wanted to go and want to be nurses. And one But there is one ninth class and six of the stu- th they said they wanted to 12 grader even wants to grader I want to be recog- dents said they want to go do nail tech they want to be in the military her name nized, and his name is Ha- to college and the other also do interior designing.