The WARRIOR BEAT Oak Grove High school vol. 56, issue 2 / October 16, 2017 A NEW TERM, A NEW SCHEDULE: OG INTRODUCES POWER HOUR by: Brand Thaggard / brandthaggard

Oak Grove High will implement its new “Power During the other half of Power Hour students will report Hour” today. This new format will bring many chang- to a classrooms based on their academic standing. Stu- es to the daily schedule of the student body. dents who fall below a certain average will be contacted Beginning in the morning, students will report to schedule mandatory tutoring. If students have any immediately to first block rather than to home- makeup work or tests to complete, it will be done so room, as homeroom will not exist anymore. In- during this time, eliminating the need for coming to stead of having three 90-minute classes and a school early or staying late. Students who are in good 130-minute class including the four lunches, there academic standing, and do not have makeup work to be will now be four 90-minute classes and an hour-long completed, will be allowed to choose where they will spend “break” in between second and third blocks. First their extra 30 minutes. block will begin at 8:15 and end at 9:50. Sec- Teachers will have rooms designated for certain ond block will be from 9:55 to 11:25. Pow- activities ranging from study halls to coloring to er Hour will be from 11:30 to 12:30. nap zones. Eventually, there will be classrooms Third block is 12:35 to 2:05. And dedicated to playing old TV shows, Disney Fourth block is movies, or board games. 2:10 to 3:40. This hour will also eventu- One of the ally be a new meeting time most affected as- for school clubs. Teachers pects due to this will now have office hours change in sched- on certain days during the ule is the way week and will be posted lunches will work. outside of each teacher’s There will no lon- classroom. Other options ger be four sepa- that are available are ACT rate lunches. Instead Prep classes, life skills classes, students will either go and more will be rolled out as to lunch during the first Power Hour progresses. or last half of the Power One thing students have to re- Hour. To accommodate member is that Power Hour is a for these changes, stu- privilege that can be taken away dents may choose to eat at any moment. Students who mis- in the lunchroom or in des- use Power Hour wil lose the privilege ignated classrooms called and opportunities it provides. A spe- “cafes.” cial Power Hour detention will be held Students will be responsible in room D115. Infracting students will be for clearing their food remains assigned to this detention for an amount of and trash themselves, as there will time that will be directly proportionate to the be no time for cafeteria employees to infraction. do this as they have in the past. Spills will The success of Power Hour relies on the stu- be the students’ responsibility to clean, with dents willingness and ability to abide by the rules set any needed assistance from an employee. forth and take advantage of this opportunity that has been provided to them. TRUMP’S TRAVEL BAN CASE DISMISSED BY SUPREME COURT by: Abby Weir / @abigail_w_ tive order on September 24 that clause of the First Amendment- is overrode his temporary ban. This again in question. Also in question new order created an indefinite ban is whether Trump has the power to The Trump administration has on eight Muslim-majority countries. issue such an order; does allow- gained a sizable victory as the Su- On October 10 the Supreme Court ing this ban provide Trump with too preme Court recently dismissed the dismissed the case concerning the much power? case concerning the President’s temporary ban in an official state- This ruling basically puts every- temporary travel ban on Muslim- ment saying they considered the one back at square one. New cases majority countries. Recall earlier this situation to “no longer present a will be heard at the local level but year when President Trump issued ‘live case or controversy.’” are expected to quickly rise to the a controversial ban on six countries Though the initial case has been national level once again. Hearings for an interim of time. Many states abandoned, the administration is concerning the new ban will be held fought the proclamation in court, not in the clear. Many aspects of the throughout the rest of October and and the case was eventually taken indefinite ban from last month are the rest of the year. It is highly likely to the Supreme Court due to a pos- still in question, and many states the controversy concerning Trump’s sible violation of the First Amend- have already refiled their suits, this executive orders is far from over. ment, which guarantees freedom time against the indefinite ban. The Only time will tell if his orders will of religion in the United States of Photo Courtesy of NBC News constitutionality of the ban -whether hold up in a court of law. President Trump issued an executive order on America. it violates the freedom of religion September 24 calling for an indefinite ban on Trump issued a second execu- eight Muslim-majority countries.

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INSIDE SPORTS FEATURES ENTERTAINMENT Entertainment...... Pg 10 page 2 NEWS OCTOBER 16, 2017 OAK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL 5198 OLD HIGHWAY 11 HATTIESBURG, MS 39402 HURRICANE MARIA DEVASTATES PUERTO RICO EDITOR by: Matthew Williams / @_matthew.williams President Trump stated that he want- KATIE WILLIAMS ed to “wipe out” Puerto Rico’s debt of COPY EDITOR $74 billion to help the territory recov- MATTHEW WILLIAMS Puerto Rico is struggling to recover er from the disaster. Clearing Puerto from the catastrophic damages caused Rico’s debt is a controversial topic as STAFF by Hurricane Maria. The island was ABBY WEIR it financially has both advantages and ANNA PITTMAN slammed for several days by Hurricane disadvantages. Puerto Rico’s main debt ANNA SIMMONS Maria, a category five and category ANNA WATTS comes from an accumulation of debts ALEC HUDSON four hurricane. Wind speeds of almost from Wall Street. BELLA MASSENBURG 150 mph caused damages throughout Many people see this as an unconsti- BRAD HUMPHREYS Puerto Rico, but it was the flooding and BRADY SMITH tutional method of aiding Puerto Rico. BRAND THAGGARD surges were most devastating. The way the US helps Puerto Rico is EMMIE PERKINS Puerto Rico is receiving an enor- FAITH NAZARIO publically crucial because people con- JOHN SHUTZE mous amount of help from the US by tinue to agree that the US is practicing KATE MCNEESE transporting families across the Gulf of modern colonization by asserting au- KAT THAGGARD Mexico and into Florida. The disaster MIA PIERCE thority over the territory. Not only would PAYNE PETRO has left nearly 92 percent of the popu- it cost the US $74 billion, but it would REAGAN DANIELL lation without power. The massive loss also entrust the territory with forming a of power throughout Puerto Rico has new and dependable system of recov- ABOVE: A mom comforts her two children in the re- made rescues and recoveries much mains of their home in San Isidro, Puerto Rico after Hur- @thewarriorbeat ery mostly on their own. ricane Maria devastated the US territory. harder tasks. (Photo Courtesy of TIME) Rescue teams are still looking for @thewarriorbeat missing people. Hurricane Maria’s BELOW: Emergency supplies of food and water, in ad- dition to medical supplies arrive in Puerto Rican ports. ONLINE NEWSPAPER death toll has reached 34 in Puerto Rico (Photo Courtesy of CNBC) ogwarriorbeat.com alone. HOMECOMING LAS VEGAS SHOOTING WORST IN US HISTORY WEEK 2O17 by: John Shutze / @johnshutze from Paddock’s room, including a hand- brother was a frequent gambler. An em- OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 3 gun, assault rifles, and a rifle modified ployee at the Mandalay Bay Resort and October 30, 2017 to shoot fully automatic rounds. Am- Casino revealed that Paddock gambled At the annual Route 91 Country Mu- monium nitrate, a very powerful com- for eight hours straight on the night be- St.Patrick’s sic Festival, 64 year old Stephen Pad- Day pound used in explosives, was found fore the attack. It was also discovered dock fired into a crowd of 22,000 peo- in Paddock’s vehicle. Upon searching that Paddock was recently prescribed October 31, 2017 ple from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Paddock’s home in Mesquite, Nevada, the anti-anxiety medication Diazepam, Bay Resort and Casino, killing 59 and Halloween 19 more firearms were discovered. better known as Valium. injuring 530. Las Vegas Police initially Although no clear motive for the Paddock’s girlfriend, 62 year old tried to breach Paddock’s Suite, how- attack has been found, Clark County Marilou Danley, who was in the Philip- November 1, 2017 ever, Paddock fired at first respond- Sheriff Joseph Lombardo stated that pines on the night of the shooting, ar- Fourth of ers, forcing them to call SWAT teams the attack was “obviously premeditat- rived to the US on Tuesday to meet with July for backup. When SWAT teams arrived ed.” Eric Paddock, brother of the gun- the FBI for questioning. Authorities be- at the Suite, Paddock was found dead November 2, 2017 man, told authorities that his brother lieve Paddock acted alone in the attack, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. had no history of mental illness or which is the deadliest mass shooting in Authorities recovered 23 firearms Christmas violence, although he noted that his modern US history.

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beat’s bits NEWS by: Kat Thaggard / @kathrynthaggard WOMAN FAKES HER OWN KIDNAPPING MARION COUNTY MURDER DOWNTOWN HATTIESBURG GHOST TOUR An Ohio woman was A Marion county Hattiesburg is getting recently arrested and man has officially been a taste of New Orleans charged for making a charged with the mur- this Halloween with a false report after faking der of Tamaneka Mur- new ghost tour. The her own kidnapping. ree Alexander. Alexan- Dearly Departed Walk- Thelma Williams, 38, der, of Foxworth, died ing Tour will take place told detectives a man broke into her home, tied from injuries after a shooting on October 6 that on Halloween night. During the tour, the ghost of her up and ripped her clothes. She also claimed also left the suspect, Handy Anthony Willis Jr., Captain William Hardy will guide guests through the man took her phone, recorded the kidnap- injured. Willis was charged October 10 and is still Historic Downtown Hattiesburg as they meet ping and posted it to Thelma’s personal Face- recovering from injuries at Forrest General Hos- the city’s legendary characters. Tours leave the book account. After a few hours of investigation, pital. Once released from the hospital Willis will Saenger every 30 minutes from 6-9pm. Tickets Thelma admitted she made up the story for at- be arrested immediately. are $25 and can be purchased from the Down- tention after breaking up with her boyfriend. town Hattiesburg Facebook page. page 3 SPORTS OCTOBER 16, 2017 NFL RATINGS TAKE A KNEE: REACH RECORD LOW by: John Shutze / @johnshutze Pence. Vice President Pence was in atten- dance for the Indianapolis Colts versus The National Football League the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, (NFL) has recorded its lowest ratings however he walked out of the game this season. “Sunday Night Football” when several players for the 49ers dropped 3 percent in ratings this kneeled during The National Anthem by: Alec Hudson / @alechudson13 week, following a match between un- under President Trumps’ orders. defeated Kansas City Chiefs and the President Trump has bashed the Houston Texans. NFL for allowing its players to kneel The student body at ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” during The National Anthem and di- Ole Miss has redeemed featured the Minnesota Vikings versus rectly attributes the decline in ratings themselves after seven the Chicago Bears, and the highly an- to this controversy. long years of mascot hor- ticipated trailer for Star Wars: The Last NFL Commissioner Robert Goodell, ror. Ever since Colonel Reb Jedi at halftime. Although the game who has supported players kneeling was pulled off of the side was expected to draw high numbers, during The National Anthem, sent a lines in the early 2000s, the ratings dropped 17 percent, marking a letter to NFL executives on Tuesday “school up north” has been season low. encouraging players to move on from searching for a new on-field This is nothing new for the NFL, the controversy stating, “Like many mascot, and in 2010 they ABOVE: The San Fransisco 49ers kneel during the as ratings have plummeted over the of our fans, we believe that everyone believed they found an an- National Anthem. swer to their mascot issues past few weeks following Players’ should stand for the National Anthem. (Photo Courtesy of The Boston Herald) decisions to kneel for The National It is an important moment in our game. with Rebel, the Black Bear. Anthem, which has sparked criticism BELOW: Mike Pence salutes the flag during the Na- They were wrong. We want to honor our flag and our tional Anthem at the Colts game in Indianapolis. from many, including President Don- country, and our fans expect that of (Photo Courtest of Bloomberg) In the past few weeks, ald Trump and Vice President Mike us.” the student body of Ole Miss decided to give the Black Bear the boot and invite in a new mascot that JUSTIN THOMAS SECURES THE 2017 FEDEX CUP actually means something by: Brand Thaggard / @brandthaggard points earned. to the University. The new Justin Thomas, 24, had a strong mascot will now be a Land- season this year, including five wins shark. Some are wondering Justin Thomas wins the Fedex and a major. His record is the best of what a landshark is, so let Cup after a narrow loss to Xander the year, compared to the likes of Jor- me help shed some light on Schauffele at the Tour Championship dan Spieth, Dustin Johnson, and Hide- this: a landshark is a shark in on September 24. His sec- ki Matsuyama. that walks on land. ond place finish for Thomas still grant- Up until this season, Thomas’ ca- According to an ancient ed him enough points to secure the reer has been a bit of a bumpy road. Saturday Night Live skit, Fedex Cup, which includes a purse of He has always showed promise in his the landshark is “The clev- $10 million. play, but he has always lacked the erest species of them all.” The Fedex Cup is a trophy awarded finishing ability. The year 2017 has The landshark is a positive to the golfer having the most Fedex changed Thomas, making him seem move for Ole Miss because Cup points for that year. The players unstoppable at this point. The ceiling the term “Fins Up,” which is get points from finishes on the PGA keeps getting higher and higher for Photo Courtesy of todayssportsnews.com commonly used among Ole Tour – stronger finishes result in more Justin Thomas proudly shows off his Fedex Cup tro- this promising young professional. phy to the press and fans. Miss athletic teams, has be- come popular in the past 10 years and has a more emo- tional tie with the Rebs than PITINO FIRED AMIDST FRAUD ALLEGATIONS the Black Bear ever thought of having. So, I guess this by: Payne Petro / @payne.petro attorney Joon H. Kim. gators in this particular case. As the in- is goodbye Bear and hello Kim claims that the coaches were nocence of the defendants has yet to Landshark! (P.S. The SNL creating investments by bribing these be proven, one can only assume that skit is worth watching!) Rick Pitino, head basketball coach students. Two coaches were accused these allegations are truthful. for the University of Louisville, was of accepting money from Adidas and fired amidst allegations of fraud and giving it to high school recruits to pos- money laundering. sibly sway recruits to sign with their Coach Pitino is a two-time NCAA college. The families of these players Championship winning coach and is were guaranteed $100,000 for the viewed by many in the college bas- promise that their child would play for ketball world as one of the greatest this particular university. head coaches of all time. Nine people The investigation stated that four other than Pitino face these same alle- Division I coaches and a marketing Photo Courtesy of Encyclopedic News gations, which were filed by New York Former University of Louisville basketball coach Rick agent for Adidas were the main insti- Pitino emerges from a courthouse amidst legal woes.

beat’s bits SPORTS by: Brad Humphreys / @brad_humphreys YANKEES TAKE WIN IN WILD CARD GAME NBA ALL-STAR TEAMS TO BE VOTED IN MATTHEW STAFFORD STARTS STRONG The New York Yan- The NBA decided to Matthew Stafford, kees beat the Minne- let two team captains quarterback for the sota Twins 8-4 in the pick their teams for the Detroit Lions, has not postseason American All Star Game. The two thrown an interception League Wild Card game players with the most since the first game of to secure their spot in fan votes will become the season and has now the playoffs. They will now join the Cleveland captains and will be allowed to hand pick their racked up 137 consecutive passes. This season Indians, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Hous- teams. Both teams play for local charities, which Stafford has played an aggressively but also ton Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, Washington serves as an incentive to win the game. Tradi- smart game, which explains his passing streak. Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dia- tionally teams have been picked by the fans, but Although he is far from the record of 358 con- mondbacks also clinched their playoff spot by now the team captains will pick 12 players from secutive passes, it is still achievable since the defeating the Colorado Rockies 11-8 in the Na- each league and the coaches will pick the re- season has just begun. The Lions have a record tional League Wild Card game. maining 14 reserve bench players. of 3-1 and are projected to be a playoff team. The views and opinions expressed on this page are that of an editorial nature and do not necessarily represent the views of The Warrior Beat staff, advisers, school faculty, or OPINION administrators of Oak Grove High School or the Lamar County School District. DEAD OR ALIVE Living in the Moment by: Katie Williams / by: Kate McNeese / @katemcneese rating something primarily for their so- @kt_williams_ cial lives, I’m hoping it brings them a “Ya’ll gotta put the little more into the moment.” Imagine going to a concert or a camera phones down While people may suffer from football game without your phone! Is The hierarchy in high phone separation anxiety, when the school has vastly altered that not a crazy idea? Our generation for a second and ac- case is locked people will appreciate seems to struggle with putting down from when our parents tually enjoy this mo- the reality of living in the moment. Art- were in school. Ever noticed our phones and living in the moment. ists like Alicia Keys, The Lumineers, While it is nice to have these memo- how old movies like Grease ment.” - Beyonce and comedian Dave Chappelle have do not add up? Or how the ries to look back on, putting the phone worked with Yondr to help fans enjoy down and actually paying attention to chat memories right now, I probably cliques in Mean Girls are the show. funny but unrelatable? That your surroundings is well worth it. My would not find it. I could not tell you The Queen Bey herself at a recent friends can go back and show me vid- the lineup of songs that were played is because our generation show told her fans, “Y’all gotta put the has slowly changed the eos from Hangout Music festival this because I was too worried about get- camera phones down for a second last summer, but I wonder if they ac- ting a clear picture of the artist. look of the school hierarchy. and actually enjoy this moment.” As Cliques in high schools tually payed attention when watching It is obvious that putting away the we grow older, I hope we look back these artists. mobile devices during events will take are overrated and slowly and realize how obsessed we are becoming “dead” as more In my experience at concerts, I will a while to catch on, but it has to start were our phones, and that there are admit that I wanted to record the mo- somewhere. Yondr, a company cre- students break out of un- better things in life than recording sensible traditions such as ment when Harry Styles was within 20 ated by Graham Dugoni, is attempt- “that moment when…” feet of me. If I went through my snap- ing to break cell phone addiction. The Math club members (Mu Al- company produces pouches that hold pha Theta) being Einsteins mobile devices during events such as or Showchoir members al- concerts, shows, or even classes. The ways being consumed by pouch is sized to fit various phones, drama. The saying “don’t and locks when the phone enters the judge a book by its cover” phone-free zone. applies to Oak Grove be- A teacher at Mercy High in Burlin- cause we have so many game, CA uses Yondr pouches in his students and faculty. This classroom and explains why he made allows for so many com- his class a phone-free zone, “By sepa- binations of groups in our Photo Courtest of Getty Images Photo Courtesy of Stephanie Aaronson / WSJ crazy amount of clubs. Maybe I’m one of the few who think band kids aren’t all nerds, and not all jocks have low GPAs, but as much as we try to convince ourselves, these labels are illogical. Stereotypes like these have caused us all to constantly carry stigmas about our classmates be- by: Reagan Daniell / @reagandaniell would feel frustrated be- cause of their extracurricu- cause as a citizen, I can lar activities. We label our make my own choices, friends based on an entire While researching banned book week, which took especially if my laws group of people instead of place September 24-30, I discovered that To Kill give me that freedom. who they truly are. I know A Mockingbird, a book I cherish so much, is on Everyone comes from some pretty cool band kids the list of banned books. Our First Amend- a different background, and yes I know some math- ment states that Congress cannot make any so each family has their ematicians on Mu Alpha law prohibiting the freedom of speech, or the own values and morals. Theta, but I know that I am press, otherwise suggesting we are free to They can decide whether or making those judgements print and read whatever we choose. not they want to be an advocate based on their personali- Our librarian, Mrs. Sanders, said, “There is a for certain works of literature. ties, not school clubs. freedom of speech in all publications. Its up to People feel strongly about book banning Cliques are dead. Get me whether I read them or recommend them because of conflictions with their political or per- over it. to my children to read.” sonal beliefs. Some feel both have a part to play. In addition, Ms. Padgett, an English teach- “There is a conflict of interest on both sides, YOUR OPINION er at Oak Grove High said,” Banning books is but I think with a lot of political issues people a level of infringing on on people’s freedoms Are Greek would like to have things censored to keep organizations and that’s an example of censorship of which it out of the mainstream,” said Sanders. “But I good or bad? I feel like is against the rights of American also believe there are plenty of people like me citizens.” Ms. Padgett is right, part of our GOOD 87.3% who have very strong morals who would like to ban BAD 12.7% freedom as Americans is that we can some things and pretend that they aren’t out there, read what we want to read, when we but we can’t really do that.” want to read it, no matter the content. We can’t ignore the issues going on in the real Do you plan to When I began to read To Kill A Mock- join a Greek world. Some do not approve the act of light being organization? ingbird last summer, I fell in love with shed on the subject. Book banning should not the book. It evoked emotions from me I be allowed in our schools or libraries. Books YES 68.4% do not feel on an everyday basis, and the give us knowledge of the past, and some pre- NO 31.6% way it related to real life events made the dict the future. “Those who do not learn his- book ten times more incredible. tory are doomed to repeat it,” said George What is your primary reason for As an avid reader, I realize some books wanting to join the Greek life? Santayana. If we choose to ban the books - friendships: 47.2% do have questionable content, but it is that could teach us, how do we know that - networking: 18.5% strictly up to readers whether or not we - parties: 13% we are not repeating what took place in a - community service: 12% want to continue reading the book. If time before our own? - you are a legacy: 8.3% my favorite book were to be banned, I - to find a date/mate: 0.9% page 5 OCTOBER 16, 2017 OR TO NOT TO GREEK... GREEK... PRO GREEK LIFE ANTI GREEK LIFE by: Brady Smith riods, test/study guide banks, and by: Faith Nazario failing, compared to 78 percent of other members in your organiza- students who finish college without tion with the same major who can being involved in the Greek life. One of the many extra curricu- help their brothers/sisters study. At some point in a student’s life Academic success is what college lar activities a college student can Pledging is about, among other they have probably thought about is all about, in addition to learning participate in at his or her university things, self improvement. By the living the Greek life in college, join- responsibility, time management, is Greek life. Joining a fraternity or end of a student’s years in college, ing a sorority or fraternity. I am here and self-reliance. Greek life will be- sorority gives students hands-on he or she should be a better person to inform and save college students come another priority a student has experience running an indepen- than he or she started out as. The the time and money. to juggle with of his or her classes, dent organization and a taste of the leaders of these organizations are Joining a fraternity or a sorority job, and other responsibilities; at real world. There are many perks not looking for the most equipped can cost as much as $2,500 a se- least one is likely to get neglected. to being Greek, most of which are to party or drink or pull dates, they mester. The average college tuition So they can take their pick, one unattainable for students who are are looking for leaders: people who is $33,000, so imagine paying the could not pay a bill, finish that five non-affiliated. One of these perks is make differences in their commu- fee on top of tuition, books, cloth- page paper, or maybe not go to creating lifelong friendships; there nity; people who go above and be- ing, food, gas and everyday neces- work that day. will be bonds made between mem- yond; people who act in a way that sities. Students could be having the All of this for what? Some bers of each pledge class no one will make others look up to them time of your life, but be in debt for “friends?” A good time? will come close to understanding. and aspire to be them. Over 20 US the rest of their life. Joining a sorority/ fraternity is a Also, being in a fraternity can Presidents have been members of Many believe joining a fraternity distraction. It is a want. A student expose students to connections in fraternities. Fraternity members are or sorority will help make lifelong does not need to be in one. I un- the workplace. I have several fam- often campus leaders, involved in friends. Here is the problem with derstand wanting to have a good ily members who obtained their student government, honor societ- that statement, members can eas- time in college and making friends, jobs or were accepted into gradu- ies and other organizations. ily be kicked out of the house be- but students can do that all on their ate schools because of their asso- Sure the stereotypical frat boy, cause they did not follow the rules own. They can have the fun college ciations to a brotherhood. characterized by National Lam- or could not afford the payment. experience without the stress and Another perk is maintaining poon’s Animal House, is a long- This does not sound like friendship. without having to pay extra. good grades. In order to even be haired drunken fool in a pink Polo Students are paying for people to They can be free to be them- in a Greek organization you must shirt, which, truth be told, does be their friend but friends are sup- selves – not having to change their meet certain standards like main- embody some of the men in these pose to be people who will always personalities to make people like taining a set GPA. The average GPA institutions, but the ideal fraternity have their back and accept flaws. them. Greek life is not worth mak- of students in Greek life has almost man, according to most fraternities’ Lasty, let’s talk about how this ing college more stressful than it al- always been, and has been in most stated goals, is a gentleman – a will affect academic success. On ready is. So save the money, put it recent years, higher than the aver- leader in the community who ex- average 56 percent of college in a piggy bank for a rainy day, ask age non-Greek GPA. This can be cels in his academics and holds the students who join a Greek orga- students about their experiences, attributed to mandatory study pe- respect of his brothers. nization end up dropping out or and make the your own choice. WHAT GRINDS My Miss GEARS by: Mia Pierce / @lilpicgirl Mia by: Payne Petro / @payne.petro lence initially broke out. We can assume that both sides understood the reality of what dangers could arise, but which of those pro- “Here’s the deal, everyone always nominates the Do you all wanna know what grinds my testers wanted the violence to become more same people for every position or award. I want to par- gears? Well frankly, I’m really upset with all than just a fear? ticipate, but I never get nominated for anything!!! I want the protests that have turned out violent. I mean, this isn’t the first time violent pro- to make a change, but apparently.. no one else wants Many of the riots that have taken place arise tests have broken out in Berkeley. Berkeley change!! I want new faces to win!!” because of some pretty reasonable causes, has a bad wrap for the many violent protests but there are a few that were sparked by that have occurred there within the past year. I understand that. It gets annoying voting for the same pure nonsense. One of the more notorious groups that at- people for every event, every single year. They are the Let me start with the riots that took place tend these rallies are called “Antifa”, standing comfortable, popular faces that everyone knows. If you in Berkeley, CA. Thousands of people all for anti-fascists. want new faces, nominate some that you know people gathered in Martin Luther King Jr. Civic park This group has been seen all over social like. Last year, I nominated someone for ninth grade to protest the “tyranny” and “oppression” of media for their many acts of violence that class favorites, and she won! We cannot stop people President Trump and his supporters who ral- occur at many of the rallies and protest. I from voting for the same people over and over again. lied there. They proclaimed that they wanted believe their movement is one of the most Most likely, there are others who are getting tired of the a peaceful protest, but soon after the start hypocritical movements to date. They claim same people too, and they want a change in the hier- of the rally, many of the protesters wearing to be anti fascists, but they are never open archy. We recently voted for the Homecoming Court. I masks and hoods started attacking Trump to any other belief that doesn’t coincide with hope you got on the Court! Remember to be yourself supporters. Soon cops came in to break up theirs. and strut your stuff! “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, the violence, and eventually made 14 arrests I believe everyone has the right to peace- try again.” Just try your best, and hopefully you have by the end of the day. ful protest, but whenever there is so much others on your side. Tell me if you win, too! If any of you Now mind you, I completely understand violence in correlation of these protests, I be- want some advice, answer my survey when it comes there was violence ensued on both ends gin to wonder why. I’m a firm believer in the out! of the protest, but when a group comes to First Amendment, but when people protest, it protest wearing masks and carrying sticks as should be done peacefully. Stay Sweet! ~Miss Mia weapons, I start to wonder as to why the vio- page 6 page 7 OCTOBER 16, 2017 Happy Halloween OCTOBER 16, 2017 AMC FEARFEST SAENGER MOVIE SERIES The exciting season of fall is upon us and, with that, Halloween. One tradition in Hattiesburg often overlooked is the Saenger Theatre’s Halloween movie series. This AMC Fear Fest begins on October 23 and lasts until October 31. Here is a preview of a few of the most popular year, a movie is shown every Friday night in October with general admission tickets movies during the time period. being only five dollars. For the final movie in the series, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, attendees are The Halloween Series encouraged to come in full costume and to dance and interact throughout the film. Props will be provided with ticket purchase for audience participation. Halloween Halloween II OCTOBER 6 - Hocus Pocus Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers OCTOBER 13 - Friday the 13th Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers OCTOBER 20 - Halloweentown Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers OCTOBER 27 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween H20: 20 Years Later A HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN The Halloween movies begin with the story of Michael Myers, a six year old boy who murders his 17 year old sister, Judith. This results in Myers being locked away and isolated for a total of 15 years. On October 30, 1978, the night he was supposed to be put on trial, the 21-year-old escapes by stealing a car leaving his home, Smith’s Grove. He Everybody loves the famous Halloween, but how many know the actual history of returns to his hometown in Illinois where he searches for his next victims. the holiday? Most people think Halloween originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Sam- hain (pronounced sow-in), during which people would light bonfires and wear The Series costumes to ward off roaming ghosts. In the eighth century, November 1 was designated as All Saints’ Day by Pope Cult of Chucky Gregory III – a day to honor all saints and martyrs. The evening before would be known as All Hallows’ Eve (AKA Halloween as everybody now knows it.) All Saints’ The story of a creepy doll, Chucky, who seeks revenge and gains access to three young girls. The killer doll com- Day marked the end of summer and harvest and the beginning of winter, which at Our staff thought it would be super cool know some of your favorite Halloween mences fear and horror throughout the entire movie series. the time was associated with human death. traditions, so we took a poll! Below is your favorite activities and opinions for the Celts believed that on All Hallows’ Eve, the boundary between the living and the holiday, Halloween. Check it out! You guys spoke up, and this is what you told us: dead disappeared, and the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. The Predator Series

Predator Predator 2 TOP FIVES: MOVIES: CANDY: The story of Dutch, a soldier, who is hired by the government to rescue a group of Americans in Guatemala. While 1. Halloweentown 1. Kit-Kat the group is becomes trapped in Guatemala, they realize a brutal, superhuman creature is after them. 2. Hocus Pocus 2. Candy Corn 3. The Nightmare Before Christmas 3. Chocolate Scream Series 4. It 4. Reeses 5. Twitches 5. Snickers / Twix A killer strikes many victims in the town of Woodsboro. The killer is known for taunting his victims with trivia ques- tions, and stalking them until they meet face to face. Everyone knows what happens next... HOMEMADE The Exorcist Series

Regan, a twelve-year old, is possessed by demons and a priest takes on the challenge of saving her from these HALLOWEEN unholy beings. SCARY TARGET/ STORE WALMART The Leprechaun Series FUNNY Dan O’Grady, a sneaky American, thinks he can get away with stealing a leprechaun’s pot of gold, but little does he ULTIMATE know that the mythical little Irish being has followed him home to hopefully gain some revenge. PARTY COSTUME TYPE COSTUME STORE SCARY - 39.4% HALLOWEEN STORE - 35.9% FUNNY - 60.6% ULTIMATE PARTY - 24.8% TARGET/WALMART - 13.7% HOMEMADE - 25.5%

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HAUNTED HOUSE TRICK-OR-TREAT YES - 81.9% YES - 57.7% NO - 18.1% NO - 42.3% by: Mia Pierce, Reagan Daniell and Anna Watts FEATURES FIND YOUR GROOVE: NOT YOUR TYPICAL MUSIC LESSON by: Emmie Perkins / @emmieperkins are no restrictions on how young are excited about, and then finding and said “I wish there had been a or old you have to be to take les- the theory behind the song.” Groove House when I was growing sons. The current ages ranges from Justin and Amie ensure that up. I would be able to play an instru- Groove House, run by Justin 4-75. There are 11 talented teachers Groove House prepares their stu- ment now. Heck, maybe I’d even be and Amie Nunez, is a unique, local on staff who specialize in different dents for the music industry, if that’s on tour.” music school consisting of around forms of music. Groove House’s tal- what they choose to do with your If learning something in the mu- 275 students. The business unof- ented staff modernizes the way mu- talents. Students are exposed to sic world has always been a dream, ficially started five years ago when sic is taught. performing live in venues such as Groove House is the perfect place Justin and Amie started teaching The goal of Groove House is to the Saenger Theatre and T-Bones, to start. The welcoming environ- out of their home. They eventually personalize your musical journey. or if a student chooses, they can ment and personalized style of les- opened their own venue, which is “With Groove House, we have cre- simply take lessons as a hobby or sons are something that can’t beat. now located near Mugshot’s, nam- ated an environment where anyone pastime. The staff can be contacted at ing their business Groove House. can have fun playing the music that One of our very own teachers Mi- [email protected] or Groove House offers lessons they love,” said Justin. Amie says chael Simmons enjoys taking banjo 601-336-6469. They can also be in any aspect of music imagin- they approach teaching music by lessons at Groove House. Simmons found on Instagram – @groove- able – from voice to banjo. There “letting students choose songs they started taking lessons a year ago housemusic and on Facebook.

Photo Courtesty of Groove House Photo Courtesty of Groove House Photo Courtesty of Groove House Photo Courtesty of Groove House Owners Jusin and Aime Nunez take the stage at Groove House instructor Nicholaus Panella teach- Former OGHS student Elizabeth Hyer takes OGHS students Katie and Matthew Williams per- Hattiesburg’s Saenger Theatre at Groove House’s es one of his many guitar students in his studio at centerstage as lead singer with her band at the form together at a recital held on the stage at Hat- Battle of the Bands. the new Groove House location. Saenger Theatre. tiesburg’s T-Bones Records and Cafe. MASTERING THE ACT: TIPS AND TRICKS FOR A SUCCESSFUL TEST by: Abby Weir / @abigail_w_ weeks before selected tests. Humanities I and II classes. Human- however, this practice often carries ACT prep aids are also offered ities mainly focuses on PSAT and over to ACT testing. outside of OGHS. Peggy Var- SAT strat- Oak Grove has many students The scariest three letters for high nado offers “Power Reviews” egies; with outstanding ACT scores that schoolers? A.C.T. From the minute for anyone in the community. can offer some great advice. “The freshman enter high school, they Varnado will be teaching best way to prepare for the ACT is begin to fear the dreaded college strategy classes in Hat- to take the ACT,” said Ian Johnson. entrance exam. Fortunately, Oak tiesburg on October 22. Though he has taken a few review Grove High School offers many re- These classes help students classes, he claims students learn sources to help with ACT prepara- review material on the ACT the most by repeatedly putting tion. as well as learn a few tips and themselves in the high pressure The week of each test OGHS of- tricks to aid their success situation. fers ACT review classes taught by on the test. “Don’t get psyched out. It’s a test. various teachers. Each day covers a Looking for re- Tests should not bother you that different subject and is taught after view time dur- much,” said Hannah Cantrell. The school from 4:30-6:30. ing school most important thing to remember Dr. Acosta’s class is also popular hours? is students can always try again if at OGHS. This class meets for three OGHS they are not pleased with their pre- hour sessions once a week for 5 offers vious performances.

:BENNIE JAMES by: Anna Pittman / @annalizzp Toy Story 1, 2, and 3. He prefers to Besides the fact that one is drawn use blues and red in his pictures. in pencil and one is printed in ink, When asked to choose between it is difficult to tell the difference At Oak Grove, there are many paint or pencils, he almost always between Bennie’s rendition of the students with disabilities. What most chooses pencils. The Tribe club, cover and the original design. His people do not know, however, are hosts an annual play. Many of Ben- measurements, dimensions, and the “hidden talents” most of these nie’s works have been featured in proportions are precise and accu- students possess. the backdrops and props in the pro- rate. Bennie James is a junior at Oak duction of both A Bug’s Life and 101 Bennie has increased tremen- Grove. He is in Mrs. Forman’s com- Dalmations. dously in talent since starting Oak munity based class. Additionally, he Even if a picture Bennie is work- Grove Middle School in 2012. was elected to the project-coordi- ing is almost completed, he is known However, his love of Disney Pixar nation committee for Tribe, formerly to stop working on a piece because movie covers and art itself has not Junior Civitan. The 16-year-old is it is “bad.” There are usually several wavered. While Bennie’s teachers also an extremely talented artist. drafts made before a picture is con- have always recognized his talents, When asked what he likes to sidered complete by Bennie. Once not many of his fellow students are Bennie James poses with his writing draw, Bennie said, “[I like] Disney it is finished, nothing new is added. aware of how talented he truly is. utensils of choice, red and blue Crayola™ markers. Pixar movie covers.” Currently, his Bennie freehands the designs, favorite movie covers to draw are while merely looking at the covers. PHOTO: Anna Pittman page 9 OCTOBER 16, 2017 IN THE

KITCHEN Instructions by: Anna Simmons / @anna_simmons - Heat oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit.

Pretty much everyone loves cupcakes and pizza. So - While the oven is heating, spray eight regular-size why not put them together and make a pizza cup- muffin cup pan with cooking spray. cake? This recipe is super quick and easy, every- one will love them! It will only take about 30 - After you spray your pan, unroll dough and minutes total to prep and cook, with only five separate the eight triangles ingredients. One great thing about this recipe is that - Press each triangle into a muffin cup. if you don’t like the “toppings”, or in this case stuffing then you can make it into - Then in a small bowl, you’ll mix the pizza your own. You could just make cheese sauce, pepperoni slices, sausage, and just pizza cupcakes or even a supreme pizza ¼ cup of the shredded cheese together, cupcake, this recipe can be altered to how you then spoon about 2 tablespoon of the mix- like your pizza. These pizza cupcakes can be a fun ture into each dough-lined cup. game day appetizers and even a quick after school - Before they’re ready to go into the oven, you’ll Ingredients need to sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon of the remain- ing cheese - 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls - ½ cup pizza sauce - Finally they will need to bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until - ¼ cup mini pepperoni slices (If you can’t find minis then just get they are golden brown and the cheese is melted. larger pepperonis and slice into fourths.) - ¼ lb. mild Italian sausage, cooked and drained - Immediately remove your pizza cupcakes from the cups and let them - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz) cool before serving. FALL FASHION GUIDE: DENIM & FLANNEL by: Faith Nazario / @faith_angelique_313 jacket and cute booties, or dress off inches of hair is upsetting, keep those it down with a pair of tennis locks! Ladies can still rock the messy shoes. loose curls! Fall is officially here, and with that Lastly, what is a cute fall out- Next we have men’s fashion. Fall comes new trends. So let me be a guide fit without perfect hair and weather is sweater weather; that’s right, on all things fashion this fall. makeup? This year’s make- those big knitted oversized sweaters girls New fall trends are popping up ev- up trend starts with smoky swoon over are back and better than erywhere, on celebs, the runways and eyes, but not only with dark ever. Now, pair that with a nice pair of even in stores, but the first new fall colors. Brighter colors such dark or light-washed jeans and some fashion trend is fishnets under the as yellow, orange, purple and boots or dress shoes, and any guy will second trend – boyfriend jeans. even green are being used look like he just walked off the cover of With this trend ladies can pair any this season. Ladies can pair Vogue. top and any shoe to fit the occasion. these smoky eyes with any FLANNELS! FLANNELS! FLANNELS! Feeling glam? Pair it with some bright gloss, matte, nude-lip, or go Guys cannot go wrong when it comes colored heels and a cropped shirt of bold and wear a dark purple or to wearing classic flannels with a nice choice. Want to look glam but still comfy? maroon. pair of jeans and some boots. Oh, and Pair it with Vans or Converse and an over- As far as hair goes this season, don’t forget the beanie to help tie it all sized band-tee or oversized sweatshirt, go ahead and chop it off! Short, together! which could even be cropped. loose, messy curls are in; we see So, now with my guidance, what On to the third trend, t-shirt dresses. Lily Collins and Vanessa Hudgens trends will the student body of These are easily paired with anything. Want showing off this hair trend on Insta- Oak Grove be showing off this to dress it up? Pair it with a jean or leather gram. Now if the thought of chopping fall?

Today by: Bradyin Smith / @_bsmith27History

1962: The Cuban Missile Crisis begins as John 1859: Abolitionist John Brown lead a group on a 1998: Former Chilean dictator General Augusto F. Kennedy learns of missiles in Cuba. Kennedy raid against the federal armory in Harpers Ferry, Pinochet is arrested in London on a Spanish war- placed a naval blockade around Cuba to pre- Virginia. On this night, 157 years ago, Brown took rant for his extradition to stand trial for ‘crimes vent the Soviets from bringing in more military control of the arsenal. Word of the raid spread, of genocide and terrorism’. He was placed on supplies. The Soviets eventually dismantled the and by morning Brown and his men were sur- house arrest in London. Four years later the Chil- weapon sites; in exchange, the United States rounded by a company of U.S. Marines, led by ean Supreme Court ruled that he was mentally remained out of Cuba. In a separate deal, the Colonel Robert E. Lee. On the morning of Octo- unfit to stand trial. Pinochet died December 10, United States also agreed to remove its nuclear ber 19, Lee’s men overran Brown and his follow- 2006, never having stood trial for the crimes for missiles from Turkey. ers, killing two of his sons and eight other men. which he was accused. ENTERTAINMENT SEASON TWO

A LOOK AHEAD WHO'S WHO

- missing boy - son of Joyce Byers - friends with Mike, Dustin, and Lucas In ’s origi- napped nal series, , we are her Will’s friend - introduced to a girl known only as daughter for experi- mentation. Will bullied at school - Eleven. The boys find her while they Was the man her father? Is the man group planner and voice of reason- were looking for their friend Will in the she calls Papa her actual father? Also woods one stormy night. They are in- after Eleven kills the Demogorgon they stantly curious about the young girl, both vanish into thin air. However, at - Will’s friend dustin considering she had a shaved the end of season one, Chief Hop- - doesn’t trust Eleven head and could not speak flu- per leaves a basket of food out - temporarily leaves group over disagreement ently. in the woods with Eggos in it Within the first couple – Eleven’s favorite. Does this lucas of episodes we are shown mean she could still be alive? Will’s friend - Eleven’s telekinetic powers. These questions that befriends Eleven - When she uses her pow- have been driving fans crazy, leads group in search for Will - ers, her ears and nose begin but some of these questions to bleed and she becomes have already been answered. mike weak. We are also given clues In the Stranger Things season about her past through flashbacks two trailer we are shown that Will triggered by things people say or ob- is still connected to the “upside-down,” jects she remembers. but sees a new type of monster. The In all of her flashbacks there is a re- trailer also reveals that Eleven, trapped curring man she calls Papa. We learn to- in the upside-down, may have found a wards the end of the season her mother, portal back to the real world. who is catatonic, and is believed to be in- sane because of her claims that a man kid- R.I.P. BARB SEASON ONE RECAP Barbara Holland, Barb, distraught over the death Stranger Things is a Netflix orig- own search to find him. has been all the talk of Barb, she will not inal, science-fiction/horror tele- Throughout the eight episodes since the release of be returning for the vision series set in the 1980s. of the season, the audi- Stranger Things. second season of Released on July 15, 2016, ence is taken through Only appearing the Netflix series. the show is set in the fiction- extra-terrestrial oc- in three counted But fans should al town of Hawkins, currences and on a for episodes of not fret, the Indiana. The first brave journey to find the eight, pro- second sea- episode follows Will Byers. In the last ducers and son is said to the disappearance episode Will is found, cling- fans were give closure of a young boy, Will ing to life. The first season’s surprised by to Barb’s pass- Byers, and the appear- conclusion left fans asking her sudden ing. Although ance of a psychokinetic many questions like “What popularity. The she came to a girl, named Eleven happened to Will?”; “Is Barb actor herself, tragic end, her (nicknamed “El”). As really dead?”; and “What Shannon Purser, legacy lives on the Hawkins police happens to Eleven?” All even said, “Barb through the Twit- conduct a search for of these questions will be wasn’t supposed to ter memes and the boy, El joins Will’s answered when the sec- be a big deal.” Buzzfeed quizzes. friends Lucas, Mike, and Dustin, ond season is released on Friday, Although the fans are R.I.P. Barb. and begins helping them in their October 27.

by: Bella Massenburg and Faith Nazario page11 OCTOBER 16, 2017 JONBENET RAMSEY’S FATHER SUES CBS written by: Kate McNeese / @katemcneese family’s home in Boulder, Colorado. in the Patsy Ramsey, mother and also pre- vious child beauty pageant queen, The murder of JonBenet has be- STARS discovered a lengthy ransom note in- come one of the most perennial mur- side the family home. John found Jon- by: Bella Massenburg der mystery cases in recent American Benet’s beaten body in the home’s @bluebellaicecream history. basement approximately eight hours Court records show John Ramsey, after the child was proclaimed miss- father of JonBenet, filed a lawsuit ARIES ing. You may be more aware of imbal- against CBS Corporation and those in- The death was ruled as a homicide ances in your life this month. volved in the two-part documentary of in 1996, but resulted in no charges be- Moderation is the solution for an the six year old’s death. The special, ing pressed. The autopsy report stat- imbalanced life. aired in September 2016, called “The ed that the six year-old suffered from TAURUS Case Of: JonBenet Ramsey,” furthers a broken skull, but her cause of death The change in seasons may be a supports the notion that the child was “asphyxia by strangulation asso- drain for you. Use this month to beauty pageant star was murdered ciated with craniocerebral trauma.” recharge your mind and body. by her older brother Burke. The docu- Ramsey’s $750 million suit, filed mentary recreates the Ramsey’s home GEMINI last December, reopens the case after Your impatience will be your biggest and highlights evidence that caused the 20 year anniversary of the child’s the public to point fingers at Burke, ABOVE: The CBS documentary “The Case Of: Jon- enemy this month, Gemini. Take a death. Burke also filed a $150 million Benet Ramsey” was the catalyst in the recent lawsuit deep breath and let everything run who was nine years old at the time. defamation lawsuit against CBS Cor- falled by the deceased girl’s father. (Photo Courtest of Newsweek) its course. On December 26, 1996 JonBenet poration when the special was broad- CANCER Ramsey’s body was found assaulted casted. BELOW: John Ramsey and strangled in the basement of her (Photo Courtest of Dr. Phil) The recent world disasters may be taking a toll on you. Tvanake a break from the news station and tune into your favorite music or a good book. BRADY’S BOTTOM LINE: B.R.2049 LEO by: Brady Smith / @_bsmith27 no one asked for, using fans nostalgia This month is a good month for you to get them to buy movie tickets. to enjoy the arts. Try visiting a live Sequels to iconic film classics, if performance, maybe even on a date. Blade Runner 2049 takes place 30 done poorly, do not extend the mov- years after the original film with Ryan ies legacy but only does damage to VIRGO Gosling starring as LAPD Officer K. the original work. In the case of Blade This is a good month for you, Virgo. Enjoy the outside nature and let your The new Blade Runner uncovers a Runner 2049, it does quite the oppo- soul blossom. devastating secret that threatens to site and is one of the better sci-fi re- plunge society into total war. While on boots that have come from hollywood LIBRA his investigation Officer K finds Rick recently. Instead of trying to find a balance by Deckard, the former LAPD blade run- I give Blade Runner 2049 4.5/5 freezing up in one spot, play around ner that has been missing for 30 years stars. The movie had a slow start with a little. Experimenting new things since the end of the original Blade a villain that I felt played an unfulfilling will help you rather than freezing up. Runner, which premiered in 1982. role. The film contained too much self SCORPIO Although Blade Runner 2049 is a indulgences, taking a lot of time to ex- This is a time of communication for good movie, I believe that this movie plain unnecessary things. The visual you, Scorpio. A wonderful time for was a lazy attempt by hollywood to effects and dialogue were the stars of improving your thoughts. make money by creating a sequel that this film. SAGITTARIUS This month shows much emotional distress than wanted or needed. Try to focus on yourself and handle TOSSING THE SCRIPT: IMPRESSIVE IMPROV AT OG any lingering issues from months by: Anna Watts / @_killa_watts ti, Amaya Aborom and Liam McCarty petitors enjoy making friendships with previous. took home awards for the Warriors. students from other schools who they CAPRICORN Other high school theatre compe- will likely see at other competitions The OGHS Drama Department host- Your plans may not turn out as titions in which Oak Grove students throughout the year. planned. But don’t fret, flexibility ed their annual Improv Festival Satur- compete can be extremely stressful, It is not only the competitors who day, September 30 in the Oak Grove will be a huge help you realize the but the Improv Festival is known for have a blast at the festival; audience universe is on your side. High School Performing Arts Center. being stress-free and fun. members such as parents and peers AQUARIUS The festival included students from “We [Oak Grove competition show enjoy watching the exciting games. In different schools in the surrounding Avoid rushing into quick, last class] always compete against these one game the actors were forced to minute decisions. Take time to think area, including Meridian High School, other schools and never really have a create entire scenes off the their heads Northwest Rankin, PRC, Gautier, Sum- through your conclusions clearly chance to talk to the other students, – all in alphabetical order. In another, before diving in. rall, and the host-team, Oak Grove. said Liam McCarty, an OGHS senior the actors could only communicate PISCES Theatre students competed in a and All-Star winner. “Improv Fest al- with each other through dialog of only This month, try to do the right thing. variety of improv-focused games for lows us to do just that!” questions. The resulting scenes were awards. Andrew O’Quinn, Bella Alber- This decision does not only affect Like Liam, many other student com- as impressive as they were amusing. you but the people around you. beat’s bits ENTERTAINMENT by: Anna Simmons / @anna_simmons MILEY FINDS HER WAY BACK HOME TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBROKEN FANS GLEE STAR FACES THE MUSIC IN COURT Miley Cyrus is giv- The sixty-six year Glee star, Mark ing her fans the “Best old rock star, Tom Petty Salling, pleaded guilty of Both Worlds” once died on Monday, Oc- on October 4 to pos- again, but without the tober 2. Tom Petty had session of child pornog- Hannah Montana wig. just finished his last big raphy. He will be sen- After Cyrus finished the tour with his band, the tenced to four to seven TV show Hannah Montana on Disney, she want- Heartbreakers. Petty and his crew have been fill- years behind bars. Federal investigators found ed to prove to her fans she was no longer a little ing arenas for the past 40 years, but Petty de- over over 25,000 pictures and 600 videos on girl. She even claimed on Saturday Night Live cided it was time to stop because he wanted to Salling’s computer, thumb drives and phone, that the character Hannah Montana had been spend as much time as possible with his grand- with the youngest victim being three years old. “murdered.” However, she has recently started daughter. Little did he know his time was coming Also according to documents he must register performing some of her old favorites such as to an end. He died due to cardiac arrest, and his as a sex offender, and pay $50,000 to each vic- “The Climb” and “Party in the U.S.A.” death is now being investigated. tim, in addition to a few other penalties.