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Issue 2 61st Session June 21, 2019 Raptors Take All in Finals By Tyler A.

On Thursday, June 13, the only Canadian basketball team in the NBA became the 2019 champions. The Toronto Raptors won the series 4-2 in its frst trip to the fnals in the team’s 24-year- history. The Raptors faced off against the fve-time NBA Champs, the Golden State Warriors. Stats from espn.com show it was a close win, with a score of 114-110. The Warriors were also con- secutive three-time NBA Finals Champs before being dethroned by the Raptors. Kyle Lowry scored 26 points in the fnal NBA Photo from Wide World of Sports fnals game, yet Kawhi Leonard won the MVP trophy. In a social media video, you can fnd tors fan that he even put out two new singles to celebrate Leonard sharing the trophy with Lowry. the victory of his hometown team. Celebrity ambassador Drake even got in on the action On Monday, June 17, the Canadian-based team cel- after the game. Drake is an avid Toronto Raptors fan and ebrated its victory over the Warriors with a parade, yet can be seen on multiple occasions taunting opposing team tragedy struck when shots rang out during the celebration. players. Most people found Drake was more interesting According to nytimes.com, four people were injured than the actual games. Drake is such an avid Toronto Rap- and two people were taken into custody. Gifties Elect Government By Mike H. elected senior representative. Michael tool for making decisions about their M. and Kadin L. were elected grad lives. Gifties elected new executives representatives. The GPGC government is divided and representatives in annual elec- The judicial branch, three jus- into three branches: the executive tions Friday. tices who hold their positions for the branch, the legislative branch, and Jake T. was elected president, Ka- entirety of their stay at the program, the judicial branch. The legislative mryn K. was elected vice president, results included Thomas S. and Raney branch consists of six representatives, and Hailey W. was elected secretary C. as justices. These positions are two per class, and the Senate, consist- to complete the executive branch. particularly important, as they decide ing of counselors and staff. In the legislative branch, Miniya the validity of tickets. The executive branch consists of M. and Madison R. were elected All three branches of the GPGC the president, the vice president, and freshman representatives. Ethan L. government play an important role in the secretary. and Zoë C. were elected sophomore Giftie life. Through our elected gov- representatives, and Mike H. was ernment, students have an important Pokémon Go Resurges in Popularity By Wesley K. game, with occasional Remind mes- sages ending in #TeamValor, one of Gifties are spending quite a bit of the three Pokémon Go teams. their free time playing Pokémon Go During the summer of 2016, an since people found out that the Col- article in The Thinker described the lette dorm has a Pokémon Go gym. launch of the augmented reality game Some Gifties, like freshman Kather- and included a number of Gifties ine Leslie, said the game is “so 2016.” who played. Several counselors were Others, however, said they enjoy students in the program at the time, playing the game, which uses real and they participate when they can. locations to let players capture virtual “It’s really old and it’s coming creatures, called Pokémon, in real back,” said freshman Alex Fontenot. locations. Parent company Niantic was once “It’s starting to come back, and part of Google and used the com- that’s a good thing because other pany’s map technology to build its people are playing with you,” fresh- virtual world on the real one. People man Lee Johnson said. take pictures of all kinds of places Much of the play centers around and upload them to Google images. Photo from serebii.net the Pokémon Go gym at the dorm Niantic used Google Maps technology and around the occasional raids at the and pictures from Google Images to Region and the Kalos Region. That got gym site in the game. Raids, coopera- create the Pokémon Go map, Poke- people back into the game with a new tive battles in which groups of players stops, and gyms, according to Games- motivation to catch newer Pokémon. work together to defeat raid bosses, Radar. The game has a somewhat check- were launched in 2017 as part of After the record-breaking 2016 ered history, cited as contributing to a game update. During a raid, the launch, U.S. users dropped to about accidents and a few fatalities as play- powerful boss spawns at a gym, and 5 million, according to tech website ers paid more attention to the virtual players have a set amount of time to BusinessofApps.com. People stopped world than the real one. defeat it. If they’re successful, they get playing Pokémon Go in 2016 because However, the game has earned a in-game items and rewards. at that time, there were only 150 total of $2.2 billion in revenue since The game also uses cell phone step Pokémon, and eventually people got its launch in 2016, according to counters to hatch eggs, and some tired of catching the same thing over market intelligence company Sensor Gifties are taking their phones with and over again. Tower. It remains in the top fve mo- them to class so they can get their But then Pokémon Go creator bile gaming apps in the United States. kilometers in to hatch their Pokémon Niantic updated the game and added “It’s pretty cool,” freshman Maddi eggs. Even counselors are in on the new region Pokémon, like the Johto Smith said. Theft Issue in Girl’s Dorm By Victoria T.

Six girls have reported thefts in the girls’ dorm this past week. Cash and brain bucks totaling $23.30 went missing on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Counselors said they were from un- locked rooms. Offce assistant Alexis Nixon said there have not been any more thefts and the counselors are being more diligent about security. Both she and Mr. Brown advised students to lock their doors. Mr. Brown said if the thefts con- tinue he may have to make counselors walk the hallway in the dorm continuously. Maze Challenge Page 2 Issue 2 Meet The Grads: Hailey W. By Maddi R. What part of GPGC do you like the least? What is your favorite memory of “I hated being antisocial in my past GPGC? years. I could never really enjoy the “My favorite memory was going out program, but over the years I started on weekends because we got to have expanding my social area and starting fun and enjoy things we would do on enjoying it more.” a normal weekend.” What made you come back to the What do you like most about the program each summer? program? “I always came back because I want- “I like the movie nights and movie ed to see my friends and keep living marathons most! We can all just get the experience. I mostly came back together and enjoy all types of movies because I wanted to get better associ- every Saturday and Sunday.” ated with the program.” Interview with Director Josh Brown By Maddi R. How long have you been director? “I’ve been director at the program Why did you decide to attend GPGC? since 2009. So about 10 years all “My parents sent me here when together. I was actually assistant direc- I was 12 years old. At that time, the tor to Dr. Middleton fve years before walls in the lobby were a really dark that.” brown color. Not only that, but when I went here, Collette (the girls' dorm at What is your standpoint on the no the time) was the nicest dorm. " phones during class rule? “In my opinion, I feel that phones How was GPGC founded? are distracting not only to the stu- “When GPGC was founded, it was dents, but the instructors." actually called the McNeese Summer If students had phones in class, Mr. Enrichment Program, or SEP. Back Brown said, instructors would have then, GPGC was just a day program to take time out of their lesson to tell where you took academic classes the students to put their phones away and then you went home. There was or to take the phone from the student. no staying the night, or having movie This also affects the students who are nights and other activities.” trying to learn the lesson the instructor is teaching. Would you change anything in the How long did you go to GPGC? program? “I went to the program for fve sum- When did people start staying in “I would say I want to have a better mers total. This was between 1983 dorms? recruiting job. I feel like the kids in and 1987. I really enjoyed the experi- “Kids starting staying in dorms in Louisiana don’t know what they’re ence. I feel like it truly got you to be 1964, I believe. This was when GPGC missing out on. I want kids from all with other kids with similar capabili- became a statewide program, so we over the state to enjoy the experience ties as you. You can have kids to talk had to provide a place for the kids GPGC has to offer to them. I under- about the same thing you do without coming from other areas to stay." stand that we’ve had lots of kids join- being confused or not understanding.” ing, but I feel like there should be a bigger population. Maybe have more kids from the north part of the state.”

Issue 2 Page 3 Drone Delivery is Now a Reality By Maddi R. service is that UberEats combines drones with Delivery has gone from snail mail, car delivery to shorten to email, to UPS, to drones. Amazon, time. UberEats has Google, and UberEats have an- also tested its drones nounced plans for drones to deliver using Mcdonalds ice packages under fve pounds over the cream, fries, and burg- next few months. ers. Average ground Amazon’s drone uses thermal transportation for 1.5 cameras, depth cameras and sonar to miles would last 21 detect hazards. Onboard computers minutes, but with fy- detect objects and navigate around ing drones it would them. The drone’s rotors are fully cov- take seven minutes. ered for safety and serve as wings dur- Finally, Google Drawing courtesy dronezon.com ing suspended fight. This drone can has come up with the fy up to 15 miles, carry packages up idea to use ‘Wing’. This makes food, medical supplies, and to fve pounds and deliver packages to drone can fy up to 120 miles per home deliveries. a customer in under 30 minutes. hour and is powered by electricity. It All of these companies said they UberEats has decided to test its also includes a safety feature which are working to create drones that pro- food drone delivery in San Diego, allows it to fnd a safe and convenient duce smaller amounts of greenhouse California. The difference between way to navigate around things like gases, make delivery faster, and make this process and Amazon’s delivery trees, power lines, and buildings. It transportation of packages safer. Seen and Heard “Gay rat wedding! Gay rat wedding!” “The one who was addicted to chew- “Wanna know what I wanna hear at - Dillon R. ing dirty diapers!” the dance? Negro spirituals.” - Lee J. -Mike H. “My Cheetos are sweating!” - Maddi R. “I’m going to be polite and say, may “Oh, yeah, I’m always strapped with you please unpregnant yourself?” Midol.” “I tripped on Febreeze!” - Jessica Markstrom -Ryan B. - Lee J.

“Maybe I can exorcise Satan, depend- ing on how Jewish I am.” - Penina B. Word of the Week “Black isn’t a religion!” - Tyler A. Acnestis The part of an animal’s skin that it cannot reach to scratch itself - usually “She got that Anthony Davis unibrow.” the space between the shoulder blades. -Kamryn K. “When you have so much acne it “Racist against eggs.” becomes a disease.” -Stoney M. “You shouldn’t have a fetish for -Penina B. “Acne Cyst.” nuclear ghost town.” “To act in a negative way.” - Grace B. - Tyler A. -Miniya M. “A person who likes acne.” “Full of agony.” -Daniel S. “I’ll be Hook’s right hand man!” -Katherine L. -Clay L. (Smee)

Page 4 Issue 2 First Dance Highlights

Clockwise, from top left: Maia Cavell and Chris Hart dance it up; Dillon R., Ethan L., and Victo- ria T. do the Conga; the Photo Booth; Kadin L. all dressed up. Photos courtesy GPGC.

Sign-Out Spots Include Local Businesses By Maddi R. library and a wide selection of books Students may also go to Subway. and information. If you ever have a Restaurant hours are from 9 a.m. - 11 With certain permission and question or concern, you can call the p.m. every day. Subway offers many following sign-out rules, Gifties are al- library at (337) 475-5725. This loca- healthy choices. It’s easy to stay on lowed to go to several places any day tion requires a second-year student. GPGC budget at this restaurant. of the week or weekend. Some places Starbucks on the McNeese cam- Paper Heroes is a comic book and may require a second-year student pus includes a selection of Starbucks game store that GPGC students may and others will require a third-year drinks and pastries. There are two lo- go to (with special permission from student, a counselor or special per- cations on campus. One location is in the coordinator of housing) to buy mission. the library and the other is in the Old comic books, action fgures, posters, Some of the sign-out locations Ranch across from the cafeteria. This sports cards, D&D games, sports fgu- and important information are listed location requires a third-year student. rines, DC comics, and Marvel com- here. GPGC students are also allowed to ics. It is open from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. The McNeese State University Li- go to McDonald’s. It is open all day, weekdays and from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. brary in Frazar Hall is open on week- every day. This summer, McDonald’s on Saturday. The store is closed on days from 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. They is doing an event where they feature Sundays. This location requires special have copy machines available for new items on their menu inspired permission and a counselor. use. You need 10 cents for each copy from places around the world. This you make. There are four foors in the location requires a second year. Issue 2 Page 5 Freshie Boy Facts 2019 Favorite cafeteria Names Favorite Color Ideal vacation spot Favorite Animal food Moses B. Cookies Blue Bahamas Turtle Alex F. Red Beans & Rice Gold Toledo Bend Turtle Matt F. Orange Chicken Blue/red/orange Florida Elephants Andrew L. Reese’s Puffs Green Destin Turtle Drew M. Red Beans & Rice Green Greece Fox Brad T. Pizza Blue Disney World Dog Isaiah W. Pizza Blue Bahamas Dog Cafeteria Menus for June 24-28 Monday Lunch Smothered pork chops Dinner Breakfast Fried chicken sandwiches Spanish rice Chicken thighs Scrambled eggs French fries Roasted corn Spaghetti and meatballs French toast sticks Pepperoni & cheese pizza Green beans Ratatouille Pork bacon Sugar cookies Refried beans Rotini pasta Potatoes Cake Vegetable paella Roasted caulifower Lunch Pie Hot dogs Bean and kale stew Meatballs Dinner Onion rings Hamburgers Green beans Italian sausage with pasta Pepperoni & cheese pizza Potato chips Squash Grilled chicken Alfredo Cake Pizza bagels Egg noodles Spinach & cheese tortellini Devil’s food cupcakes Cheese pizza Breadsticks Steamed zucchini, Rice Krispie treats Hot dogs Breadsticks Thursday House-fried potato chips Turkey burgers Breakfast Friday Pizza bagels French fries Scrambled eggs Breakfast Cheese pizza Pepperoni & cheese pizza Biscuits Scrambled eggs Eagle treats Cream pie Pork sausage gravy Pancakes Chocolate cake Parfaits Turkey sausage links Bacon Dinner Garlic hashbrowns Tater tots Meatloaf Wednesday Lunch Lunch Mashed potatoes Breakfast Kielbasa (Polish Sausage) Hot dogs Corn Scrambled eggs Baked pollock Potato puffs Grilled vegetables French toast casserole Snap peas & peppers Pepperoni & cheese pizza Pasta Primavera Bacon Mashed potatoes Cupcakes Hamburgers Diced potato, pepper, and Steamed broccoli Bread pudding Sweet potato puffs onion hash Popcorn chicken Dinner Pizza bagels Lunch French fries Fried chicken sandwich Cheese pizza Philly cheesesteak Pizza bagels French fries Oatmeal raisin cookies Roasted carrots Cheese pizza Pepperoni & cheese pizza Boston Creme Pie Roasted corn Cake, Chiffon pie Chocolate and Coffee Cranberry oatmeal bars Roasted sweet potatoes Cereal bars Cheerio bars Lemon-thyme carrots Tuesday Hamburgers Breakfast Tater tots Executive Editor: Layout Editors: Scrambled eggs Pepperoni & cheese pizza Kamryn K. Tyler A. Chocolate chip pancakes Cookie bars Assistant Editor: Wesley K. Pork sausage patty Apple orchard bars Victoria T. Copy Editors: Home fries Dinner Staff Writer: Mike H. Beef tacos Maddi R. Drew M. Page 6 Issue 2