The Z Cal Young MiddleINGER School Winter Term, 2018

Current Trends By Anneliesse Hernandez

A subject of many posts on social media The Ripped Jeans can encourage people to imitate what is currently teenage girls and boys wear their pants ripped. in style, culture, or entertainment. Some trends TheThis cost fashion for thesetrend typessignifies of pants a sense is higherof style. than Most the popular. A trend can be a reflection of fashion are fun and appealing but they don’t last forever. original standard pants. Why buy them ripped when There are always new ones to replace the old. you can do it yourself? Denim is now less likely to rip than the lightweight fabric that is used to make The Hashtag Everywhere non-ripped jeans. A long time ago the hashtag was a symbol that was commonly known as the number sign in the Memes world of social media and crisscrossing lines used to play tic-tac-toe. Hashtags were originally funny. They are created as a way for people to pass used in twitter but also coppied by others, who socialMemes memories are captioned to each photos other. that A meme are intended can explain to be picked up on the trend. They can be used in all a general idea on a subject that a person is trying sorts of ways on the web. It’s content can be on to share with others. Although they can be funny - they can also be extremely hurtful and disrespectful. ing better to discover. Hashtags phrases and People should be aware of what they are posting or specific themes or keywords that makes search other strings of texts and letters that track top- how they are captioning photos. ics and conversations. A hashtag can be a mood that a person is feeling and or thinking about. For Trends are coming and going, there is always example you could say #sad, and #sistersavage. a way for them to come back. They are a big thing in They are both explaining the emotions a person our society today; they are all in the eye of the me- is feeling. It has become associated with discus- dia. Trends can be funny but also hurtful, so we need sion, and as a good opportunity for business to be careful how there used. owners and digital marketers. The Zinger Review Page 2

TV Show: Stranger Things Dustin,The Caleb setting McLaughlin of the show as Lucas, takes Finn place Wolfhard in Hawkins, as By Kiana Ayoma Indiana.Mike, and This Noah city Schnapp is a made as Will.up town that the Duffer - Released in: 2016 son, Georgia. I think it was creative to make a new town. Brother created. The show actually was filmed in Jack

recognizedMillie for Bobby his role brown, in “It.” was These in shows cast members including are Main cast members: Will: Noah Schnapp currently“Once Upon working a Time,” on and season “NCIS.” three Finn of StrangerWolfhard Things was also, Eleven: Millie Bobby Brown that is coming out in 2019. Lucas: Caleb Mclaughlin Nancy:Mike: Finn Natalia Wolfhard Dyer ChiefDustin: Hopper: Gaten MatarazzoDavid Harbour Joyce: Winona Ryder Steve Harrington: Joe Keery Jonathon: Charlie Heaton Rated: TV 14 Rating: stars ⅘ Have you ever heard of Stranger Things one to talk about. The show is science ? The Netflix series is definitely and even directed by the Duffer Broth- ers,fiction-horror, Shawn Levy and and was Dan written, Cohen. created, The main cast members include Millie Bobby Brown as ZingerEleven, Gaten Staff Matarazzo as

Publisher: I am reviewing the show Stranger Things, so I - Sofia Kokkino will tell you about my opinion on the show. For now I will tell you a brief summary on what is going on. The Editor: main events in the story start when one night a child - Gabbie Harms named Will is kidnapped by someone or something. Production: him. On the way, they meet a character Eleven, she has a -Mary Frances Sluga shavedHis family head and and friends seems are to goingbe scared. out and The trying friends to lookfind-

Eleven home because she is lost, scared, and hungry. ing for TheWill showinclude Stranger Mike, Lucas, Things and is one Dustin. to recognize. They take

involves science because of the testing that takes place. TheyThis is perform a science-fiction tests on kids horror who show. have Isupernatural can see the show abili- The Zinger Review/Editorial Page 3

Strager Things (Con’t Teen Phone Addiction from page 2 By Gabbie Harms ties. There is also horror because we do Teens spend around nine hours a day on their not know what took Will. While it is a phones on average, that’s a lot of time. Although phones horror show, I think easily scared people have some good aspects too, spending this much time would be scared. For me it wasn’t too on your phone can affect your brain and your speech. scary, unless I watched it in the dark by myself. day. Only 6% of 13 - 18 year-olds do not have social me- If I would compare it to any movie dia.Most In teens addition, spend phones at least cause an hour teens on to social cheat media on exams each or show I think it relates to the movie by texting and searching for answers. These phones A Quiet Place. A Quiet Place is a movie also distract teens from important events in their life. where there are monsters that have sen- Texting while driving is also a problem, and can be life sitive ears. If you make noise the mon- threatening . Phones may cause problems, but there are sters will kill you. In my opinion it relates good features of being attached to your phone as well. to Stranger Things because like I haven’t Phones give us quick access to the internet mentioned yet, there are monsters, too. which helps with studies for school and simple ques- tions. Some phones may have tracking devices, so if you This movie is supposed to have always have your phone with you, parents can see what takenThe monsters place in lookthe 1980s. similar They in both wear films. you’re doing and where you are all the time. Phones clothes, play games, and eat food that also help children and parents stay in touch as well as were in the 80s. Therefore, I think I could teach children about responsibility. - Although it is good to have your phone, spend- trayed at that time. Another series on ing too much time on it can cause serious brain dam- compare it to otherStranger films shot Things or por is a tiny age. Phone addiction has become a disease known as bit like Riverdale because they are both nomophobia. When you are away from your phone you dramatic.Netflix related All in to all, this show is not like experience higher rates of anxiety, depression, impulse others. - Now about my review, I am a very curious person, and I hated not knowing control problems and sleep disorders. Magnetic Reso who or what took Will. Overall, it let me Alzheimer’snance Spectroscopy disease, (brain MRS tumors) tracks andthe movementcertain mood of use my own brain to guess what it was biochemicals in the brain. The MRS is usually used for that took Will, and where Eleven came anxiety and depression due to chemical imbalances in from. I enjoyed it, and I didn’t want to do thedisorders. brain. AccordingRecently, MRS to scientists, has found a certainincreased neurotrans levels of - anything other than watch it. Also, they did a good job keeping the story a mys- a higher activity which is causing an effect on emotions tery, but still happy, and exciting. andmitter cognitive in the brain ability. ( the Phone anterior over cingulateusage and cortex addiction ) has I would give Stranger Things a has affected our brains, however, phone addiction can also have an impact on our grammar and speech. - The addiction to phones also has an affect on nitelyfour out recommend of five because it, too. some I love parts this wereshow teens speech. Phones cause teens to be anti-social, loose andmore can’t exciting wait thanfor more others. episodes I would and defi patience quickly, use incorrect spelling, incorrect gram- seasons. mar, and limits face to face interaction. You probably got your phone in 6th grade, but now parents think it is necessary to give children phones as early as 5 years old. Spending this much time of your life on a phone The Zinger Editorials/Fun Stuff Page 4

Teen Phone Addiction Cheesy Pick-Up Lines By Yani Cao means that(Con’t teens from can notpage handle 3) face to 1. If you were a chicken, you would be impeccable. 2. Do you drink milk? It sure did your body good. their phones. The lack of face to face con- 3. If I had to rate you 1-10, I would rate you as a 9 be- face conflict because they interact using cause I am the one that you are missing. patience faster. Phones give us immedi- 4. Are you from Tennessee? Because you’re the only ateflict access causes to us anything to be anti-social we want and and lose now ten I see! whenever we have to wait for something, 5. Are you an alarm clock? Because you opened my we get anxious. Phones don’t just affect eyes. our social interaction, ,,they also affect our 6. Do you know why I can’t see the stars tonight? Be- spelling and grammar. Since texting is our cause you’re outshining them! main source of communication, we use 7. Girl, you got more legs than a bucket of chicken. abbreviations to speak to others. We add 8. Is your name google? Because you’re the answer to extra letters, extra words, smiley faces as everything I’m searching for. punctuation and mess up proper gram- 9. Girl, I hope you have a license because you’re driving mar skills all due to phone over usage. me crazy. Texting can ease our way of communi- 10. cation, but it is bad when we are using past you again? texting lingo on an important paper. We Do you believe in love at first sight? or should I walk are not practicing what we need in the 16 Things to Call People real world. In conclusion, teens are spending You Dislike too much time on their phones. Phone ad- By Bethany Cochran diction is affecting their brains and their speech. An average person checks their 1. Easy bake oven phone 150 times a day and only 17% of 2. Expired coupon teens use it for two hours or less. If we 3. Spam email put our phones down and focused on the real world, we could increase that per- 4. Wet sock centage. We might just be able to change 5. Squeaky grocery cart our brains and our speech too. 6.

7. Cold bowl of soup Inconvenient fire drill 8. Itchy sweater 9. Unnecessary movie sequel 10. Lagging computer 11. Bad hair day 12. Dead phone battery 13. 14. Unpopular opinion Piece of gum with no flavor 15. Knockoff pair of shoes 16. False weather report The Zinger Fun Stuff Page 5

Get to Know the Zinger Staff

By Meredith Movalson

Sofia Kokkino: Thing you are looking forward to most in high school: Favorite Music: Rap To drive and meet new people.

Interesting Fact About Me: My dad is friends with the singer LMFAO’s grandma Gianna Talarino: Favorite Sport: Softball, Pitcher Favorite Food: Burgers Favorite Animal: Tiger

Alyssa Lewey:

Favorite Quote: Favorite Music: Country/Thomas Rhett “Live everyday like it’s your last” -Anonymous

Favorite Animal: Monkey

Favorite Sport: Soccer Mary Frances Sluga: Favorite Food: Burritos Favorite Animal: Elephant

Gabbie Harms: Favorite Sport: Track

Favorite Animal: Seal Interesting Fact About Me: I can touch my tongue to my nose The Zinger Fun Stuff Page 6

Greatest Memes/Vines of all Time By Neel Nair

1. FBI Open up!: This is a meme from the Rainbow Six series. A person is watching a video and the FBI breaks down the door to the house and starts shooting everything.

2. It’s Free Real Estate: This is played on a TV show and is originally a real estate ad. There is no such thing as free real estate.

3. “Man’s Not Hot”: This is a song by the “rapper” Big Shaq. The song became popular in 2017 and now it has 300 million views.

4. OK Meme: when she pans her camera to a guy who is staring at her. She says, “Hi,” and he replies, “Okay.” This is a popular meme. A girl is standing in a forest where she is filming something

5. Cash Me Outside, How Bout Dah: This is a clip originally from the show, Doctor Phil. On the episode, she calls the audience a bad word and is generally rude to Doctor Phil

6. Why Are You Running/Screaming Meme - This video clip contains two memes in one. A girl is running away from a guy. She makes a very weird scream. After that a man walks out of a car and says in a strange voice, “Why are you running?” The Zinger Human Interest Page 7

Marine Pollution By Alexa Burger

Then plasticWhen chemicals a tiny fish become or marine part animal of the eats food plastic, we eat! it 100,000moves up marine the food animals chain. die For each example, year from pollutionlantern fish in eatour the waters. plastic, Fish the and squid other eats ocean the lanternlife are essentialfish, tuna to eats our the food squid, chain, then and we we eat must the learntuna.

could turn into an even bigger problem. If it turns into a bigger problem, the damage could become irreversible.to protect them. Marine pollution is a big problem in our world, and if we don’t try to fix it soon, it

agriculturalMarine fertilizers pollution’s and main pesticides. source Eighty comes percent from land. of pollution When large to the tracts marine of land environment are plowed, comes the fromexposed land. soil But can pollution erode during can also rainstorms. start with Much smaller of thissources, runoff like flows septic to thetanks, sea, cars, carrying trucks, with and it boats. Plus larger sources, such as farms, livestock, ranches, and timber harvest areas. This chart below shows you the most common materials that are polluting the ocean. As you can see, sewage is the most common, and offshore oil & litter are the least common. You know all the adorable marine animals you might see at Seaworld, in the zoo, or even in the ocean, when we throw trash into their enviorment, it gets polluted. You’re hurting all those animals in more than one way. Plastic debris gets in the - ample, turtles may get stuck in the plastic that is used to hold sodaocean. cans Marine together. life gets stuck in/or eats the debris. For ex Our world did this to these animals. We, not anyone else, this is what we’re turning our oceans into. A big ocean of pollution and harmed animals that are victims of this. With the ocean covering more than 70% of our planet, oceans are among the earth’s most valuable natural resources. Oceans are the lifeblood of planet Earth and humankind. They produce more than half of the oxygen in the atmosphere, and absorb the most carbon from it. - vides.. If we keep polluting the ocean, what would happen to the seafood people love? Pollution can affect theThe food ocean we alsoeat. Thegives heavy us food metals to eat. and Crab, other crawfish, contaminants fish, and can more accumulate are some in things seafood it pro and make it harmful to eat. The ocean’s carbonate levels go down when the acidity levels rise, threatening the survival of these animals. Bivalves are at the bottom of the food chain, so these effects ripple up to many

fish, seabirds,The ocean and provides marine animals. us with oxygenMore acidic and wewaters thank also it bycontribute throwing to our the trash bleaching into the of coralwater. reefs We’reand make polluting it harder the formarine some animals types of home fish to and sense their predators habitat. andWe shouldfor others be takingto hunt much prey. better care of our ocean. What would happen if we didn’t have an ocean? You’ve probably never thought of that. Without an ocean we wouldn’t have as much oxygen, and cutting down trees makes it worse. Trees and the ocean give us oxygen, and we choose to pollute the ocean why? “Water and air, the two essential sources on which all life depends, have become global garbage cans.” We must stop this madness, because we depend on the ocean, and we’re harming it and all the wildlife living in it. The Zinger Reviews Page 8

Play: Hamilton founding fathers, so By Meredith Movalson became the idea to createLin Manuel a play Miranda using hip hop music and multiple ethnicities. Script Writer: Lin Manuel Miranda AaronMade in Burr: 2015 Leslie Odom Jr. Alexander Hamilton: Lin Manuel Miranda got famousLin Manuel after Diggs creatingMiranda thisdefinitely amazing Thomas Jefferson/Marquis De Lafayette: Daveed - play and starring as odowan the main character, James Madison/Hercules Mulligan: Okieriete Ona George Washington: Christopher Jackson Alexander Hamilton. King George III: Jonathan Groff Before Hamilton, Lin Eliza Hamilton: Phillipa Soo created a broadway show called In The Heights. In Angelica Schuyler: Renee Elise Goldsberry The Heights premiered in 2008. Lin has stopped the play to solely focus on Hamilton, although he isn’t playing in Hamilton anymore. If you have ever heard of the play Hamilton, Hamilton you would know it is a musical theatre play, that based on the life of Alexander Hamilton. The is very different than the rest. The play’s music is play is different from: An American the rest because Musical of is the a play hip mostly rap or hip hop with a few songs that are hop elements in the music and the play is 100% slow and like most other typical songs. This play music, so there are no talking or acting parts. The is about the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of play includes very diverse characters that are America’s founding fathers. It explains the life of different from the real life examples the play is based on. The play was a huge success instantly. The this historic figure that is not recognized by most. writer that has made many other plays. He wanted play gained popularity after some hit Hamilton The play is written by Lin Manuel Miranda, a play to create a play based on Alexander Hamilton’s life songs were on TV. Lots of people bought and but with lots of different ethnicities and cultures listened to the music because tickets are expen- combined. Hamilton is now one of the most famous plays, so obviously, many people though, that he was going to show the play on likesive it.and One hard of thoseto find. people is me because I love Lin Manuel Miranda knew from the start, Broadway in New York City, where Alexander Ham- Hamilton. I think Hamilton is a very educational ilton actually lived and it was a huge part of his play that has great actors and amazing music. It is great because of how it uses hip hop, rap, pop, Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City in 2015. and more. It really gets people’s attention be- life. Hamilton’s first broadway show took place at The play is now shown all over the United States cause of its different music. and even in Puerto Rico and England. Hamilton is different and the same than - In The ander Hamilton while on vacation with his wife. Heights also includes music and actors from Lin Manuel Miranda read a book on Alex He loved the book and he wanted other people otherLin Manuel ethnicities Miranda’s and cultures, previous like work. Hamilton . to know about this amazing historic person. Lin Both plays are also set in New York city. However, decided to create the play but he wanted it to be Hamilton tells a true, historic story whereas In different. He knew that people wouldn’t be drawn The Heights to just a play on one of America’s least known is a story made up by Lin Manuel Miranda. The Zinger Review Page 9

TV Show: iCarly HamiltonHamilton (Con’t is different from page and 8) similar By Madison Schwake than other broadway plays. Hamilton is a Cast - historical story turned into music where- : Miranda Cosgrove (Carly), Jennette McCur made into plays or based off movies. dyn (Sam), Nathan Kress (Freddy), Jerry Trainor Hamiltonas most other is also plays rap areand fictional hip hop storiesmusic Director(Spencer),: Steve and Noah Hoefer Munck (Gibby) which is very different than many other plays because they use more singing and Synopsis: When Carly and her best friend Sam act slower songs. Hamilton is also pure mu- funny at a school talent show audition, their friend sic. There is not a scene where they are Freddie records it and posts it online without tell- ing them. After the video was posted, people loved have scenes where they are just acting. it and thought it was so funny, they decided to start just talkingPeople and love acting. Hamilton Most otherfor its plays a webshow called iCarly. While the three friends music, story, location, actors, and more. worry about other problems going on in life, Carly, People love how it is different and tells a Sam, and Freddie discover that they have also true, great, American story. A drawback become online sensations on their show. The show might be its expensive, hard to get tickets features talent contests, funny videos, and random or the location of the play. Overall, Ham- dancing. Carly lives in Seattle with her 26-year-old ilton tells an educational, historic story brother and guardian Spencer, and airs the show through hip hop music. - Personally, I love the play Hamil- ment. in a makeshift third-floor studio loft in their apart play. The play is very hard to get tickets Review: When iCarly started, I was only two ,but forton. and I would is very rate expensive it a 10/10 though, for the so actual that the show lasted so I could see it when I was older. might might bring its overall rating down I was so obsessed with iCarly. I feel like it was a good show back then because it was something all younger kids could relate to. to a 9.5/10. While iCarly can be funny, it can also be sad and heartwarming. There are so many struggles and sad moments in the seven seasons it was on air. There were also so many funny moments in the show. Every episode had something new and fun, so you would always want to watch the next week. Even my mom used to watch it and think it was funny. It had a large audience of all ages. It had good comedy that was not inappropriate, so younger viewers could watch it. I even watch it to this day.

show. It is so good that I have watched every epi- sode multipleI would times. rate icarly If you a like10/10. funny It is shows still a that great

iCarly. you can relate to, then you would definitely like The Zinger Fun Stuff Page 10

Top 20 Most Asked Questions A: It all depends on who your 4th period by Students teacher13) What is. lunch do I have? By Bela Flores A: If you have misplaced your ipad check 14) Where is my ipad?

A: First, start by resetting your lock. Then, the ipad cart then with Mr.Schiff. - 1) How I open my locker? 15) What is my locker combination? digit. Next turn to the left until you hit your second A: If you go check with Ms Jodi in the of digit.turn your Once lock you’ve to the done right that, until turn you it tohit the your right first fice, she can give you your combination. again until you hit your third digit. Finally, lift the for16) you. Who will print out my schedule? latch and open your locker. A: Ms.Jodi will always print your schedule A: You can only request to switch classes in A: We do not have recess, although we have 17) Can I switch classes? a2) playground Do we have and recess? a short break. the firstA: two School weeks ends of school.at 3:35. A: Both lunches last for 30 minutes each. 18) What time does school end? 3) How long is lunch? money19) How into can your I pay account. for lunch? 4) Can I have my phone after getting it taken away? A: Go check with Ms.Gennessa to get offense. A: If Ms.Jodi has taken your phone you may have it back at the end of the day, if it’s your first student20) Where view. is my next class? A: Typically you have 30 minutes to an hour A: You will be able to find our next class on worth5) How of much homework. homework do we have every night? are6) Are very the pleasant. teacher’s nice? A: Most teachers have strict guidelines, but A: We have a few, the track team, the Japa- nese7) Do club, you haveand the any GSA sports club. or clubs? students8) What are are the math hardest and science. classes? A: Most often the hardest classes for new

A: 1st: 9:00, 2nd: 10:15, 3rd: 11:17, 4th: 12:45,9) What 5th: time 1:43, does 6th: class 2:41. start?

A: There are two lunches, 1st at 12:11 and 2nd10) Howat 1:09. many lunches are there?

A: We have three dances, one every term 11) Do you have any dances? A: You can only request to switch lunches 12) Can I switch lunches? the first two weeks of school. The Zinger Shoutouts Page 11

Shoutouts Shout Out: Have a great 6th period!

By Gianna Talarino From: Lauren To: Olivia G. To: Meredith From: Shiloh Shoutout: You’re the best! To:Shout Clella Out: I am so glad you came to CYMS! From: Edwards To: Emmery Shout Out: You’re such an amazing friend! From: Aura Shout Out: Thanks for always being there for me! To: Gianna Love you xoxo From: Kiana Shout Out: Thanks for taking time to put this To: Shyonna L. together! From: Nevayah B. Shout Out: Thanks for being super funny and a To: Kara kind person! From: Lauren Shout Out: You’re a great friend! To: Emma Smith From: Ella To: Piper From: Finley Shout Out: You’re beautiful and so smart! To:Shout Finley Out: Your’e a flower waiting to bloom!

Shout Out: Always being there for me, and making From: Piper S. meFrom: laugh. Maddie ShoutTo: Maddie Out: ThankB. you for being a great friend I love you!

From: Gabby ShoutTo: Alexa Out: Marayn Being so helpful From: Finely ShoutTo: Maddie Out: You’re a really nice friend, and I love To: Gianna Talarino hanging with you!!!! From: Avery Walkoviak Shout Out: Hey Girl! To: Kat From: Lauren To: Scott Shout Out: I love hanging with you! From: Shyonna Shout Out: You’re such a funny, nice person!

To: Kaya From: Clella Shout Out: What’s up homie?

To: Mia S. From: Mary Frances S. The Zinger Fun Stuff Page 12

How to Draw Piglet By Madison Schwake

Here is how you draw Piglet First, you draw the head. See step one Then, you draw the elongated body. See step two After, you draw the tiny hands and tiny feet. See step three

See step 4 TheNext, last you step draw is tothe draw 2 ears the on details. the top Draw of her the head. stripes Make on hersure belly. they Onare her pointed. head draw her eyebrows, oval eyes, triangle nose, and her big happy smile! See step 5

And you are done! The Zinger Fun Stuff Page 13

Top 6 Most Annoying Cheesy Puns Songs By Neel Nair By Neel Nair 1. “Sweatshirt” - Jacob Sartorius - The song is fun- ● I’m a big fan of whiteboards. I find them quite re-markable. very annoying. The animation is very bad when ny at first, but after you hear it a lot, it becomes ● I asked my French friend if she likes to the sweatshirt goes out of his backpack play video games. She said, “Wii.” 2. “Wannabe” - Spice Girls - You may not know the song called Wannabe, but as, “ Tell me what ● Yesterday, a clown held the door open I want what I really really want.” It was a pretty for me. It was such a nice jester! big hit a while back, but now not so much now. ● I was going to make myself a belt made 3. “Barbie Girl”- Aqua - Believe it or not, this is out of watches, but then I realized it actually not the Barbie theme song. The song’s would be a waist of time. - ● Did you hear about the auto body shop tel actually sued the band because it was giving lyrics contain a lot of questionable words. Mat that just opened? It comes highly wreck- the toy a bad name a-mended. 4. “Baby” - Justin Bieber - This song was one of the most viewed videos at the time, but now it ● All these sea monster jokes are just is just a meme. You still hear it on the radio a Kraken me up. lot because of its popularity in 2010 ● Q: What do you call a thieving alligator? 5. “Friday” - Rebecca Black - I don’t really have any words for this. Stupid. She is talking about A: A Crookodile how it is so great for it to be Friday. ● Q: What do you call a pig that does 6. karate? song has 54 million views. The song is about “That’s Not My Name” - The Ting Tings - This Pork chop. how many people call her different names. They use a little bit of profanity, but not to the ● Q: What did the volcano say to its wife? point where it is horrible. A: I lava you

● Q: What do you call a classy fish

A: Sofishticated The Zinger Human Interest Page 14

Mission to Mexico plies for sleeping, eating, and for building. After unloading, everyone went and looked at where By Mary Frances Sulga the three houses were going to be built, and got a chance to meet the families. When we got back to our campsite, we split up into the three groups to build. I was very excited to start building the next day! I got to try so many new things. Everyone got to try what they wanted when we were build- ing. I was able to do so many things like nailing the shingles on the roof, painting the house, dig- ging the hole for the outdoor plumbing, putting up the sheet rock, and helping with putting the walls up. It was very fun building the house, and I am glad I got the chance to help.

got to look around at the houses. On every house Have you ever been out of the country? Have you that is built,After ourthe houseschurch putswere a finished, sun so the everyone next ever been on a mission trip? Well, I have done both. For my spring break, I went on a mission built. When the families were able to see the houses,time we theyare in were Mexico all so we excited know andwhat were houses very we need. It was a very life-changing experience, and thankful. This put many things in perspective for trip to Mexico to build houses for families in me; the house that was built for the families was drove there. It was a very long drive, but it was a very small house compared to the houses in the oneI hope of myto do favorite it again parts. soon. The To getprocess to Mexico, of building we U.S., but they were still so thankful. This taught a house is very interesting, and you have to work me to be thankful for everything in life.

families got to see them it was a very life changing In conclusion, I learned many things from moment,very hard. and Once I am the so houses glad I was were there finished to experi and the- ence it. for what you have and serve others. This trip was verymy mission life changing, trip to andMexico: I am always so happy be thankfulthat I got - the chance to go on the trip. Building the house was a very new experience for me, and it was a stayed inDriving two hotels. to Mexico The was ride a there very longwas verypro fun, good experience. Everyone on the trip was very Icess; rode it on took my us church’s 2 ½ days bus to with get tosome Mexico, of my and really we giving and I am glad I got to meet them and make good friends. On the bus we played so many fun relationships with them. This trip overall was a - life changing experience, and I am very thankful for the opportunity. whengames, we and stopped we sang for songs lunch together. one day andMy favora group ofite us memory went to from subway, the drive and we down shared to Mexico so many was funny stories and had a really fun time. I was so

traveling. excited when we got to Mexico after 2 ½ days of As soon as we got to where we were stay- ing, we unloaded all of the trailers full of sup- The Zinger Editorial Page 15

What is Animal Testing and Why Should You Care

By Shiloh Capiak

the 250 cats and dogs rescued from the hor- rendous testing lab Professional Laboratory and Research Services Inc. following being shut down by a People for the Ethical Treat- - maceutical companies paid the lab to inject ment of Animals (PETA) investigation. Phar smear toxic chemicals onto their skin or force- feedanimals them with to theworms, animals. fleas, PETA’s and ticks investigation and then recorded workers as they kicked, dragged, and threw dogs, dragged puppies by their necks, and screamed profanities at the animals. A former supervisor and three former employ- Animal testing occurs in labs around the ees at the lab were charged with felony cruelty world. Animals are locked in cages, starved, and - harmed for punishment because of not doing whatever the researcher wants. Animal testing hookworms,charges. When tapeworms, Libby first and met a her vaginal new infecfam - may mean testing drugs, cosmetics, household tion.ily, she After was a too long terrified recovery to period,stand up. Libby She washad cleaners, food additives, or industrial cleaners on - various types of animals. ily. Now, you would never be able to tell she Animals that are subjected to testing labs wasfinally rescued able to from accept the love awful from situation her new she fam was experience forced chemical exposure, exposure forced into. She enjoys tug-of-war and wres- to medicines, chemicals, or contagious diseases tling with her canine brothers, snuggling, and that cause illness, distress, or death. They also going on walks. experience prolonged periods of physical restraint On top of all that, animal testing is also for study, wounds and burns to study healing, or no longer necessary. Scientists have discov- behavioral experiments designed to cause distress ered other ways to test new drugs and cosmet- or agitation. (For example, electric shock or forced ics. They can use sophisticated tests including human tissue and cells. (This is known as vitro

world,swimming.) but the most common include rodents like are advanced computer models. They can also Many different species are used around the methods.) They can use silico models, which dogs. mice, rats,Some or formsguinea of pigs, animal fish, testing monkeys, include cats starand- vation to study the effects of anorexia, food and water deprivation, and surgical procedures. After living lives of cruelty and punish- ment, the animals are killed, not released. Often, researchers are not asked to explain why they are using animals instead of alternatives. Take Libby for example. Libby was one of The Zinger Editorial Page 16

What is Animal Testing and Why Is Money the Biggest Motivator in Life? Should You Care (Con’t from page 14) study with human volunteers. People volunteer to By Shiloh Capiak be test subjects for new cosmetics or drugs. They could also give the option to death-row prisoners, as they will end up perishing either way. Harvard’s Wyss institute has also invented “organs-on-chips.” These chips are human cells grown in a state of the art system designed to imitate the structure and function of human organs and organ systems. These could replace animal testing in disease re- search, toxicity testing, and drug testing. While animal testing seems monstrous, some good has come from it. The cure for small- pox came from animal testing. The disease is now eradicated. Insulin was originally tested on If you were given a choice between get- ting a job that makes you happy and doing what Polio has been rendered extinct and is now being you love or making millions, which would you cureddogs and around fish, theand world it can becausenow control of animal diabetes. testing. There are now vaccines for tetanus from testing and numbers never end. If it takes money to be choose? Bob Marley once said “Money is numbers on horses, rubella from testing on monkeys, and happy, your search for happiness will never end.” rabies from testing on dogs and rabbits. When looking for a job, many people look for I do not feel animal testing is necessary. money, but it should be about your passions and Because of modern science, we no longer have the about being happy. need to keep animals in bad conditions and in the People normally want to make a large sal- care of cruel researchers and employees. While ary so that they can afford fancy and new things good has come from animal testing in the past, that they think will make them feel good about we are in the future. Animal testing is no longer themselves. In order to have fancy things you needed to test for safety for humans. need to have a good high paying job which is one If you would like to join the movement reason why people want to have money. Really, against animal testing, you can visit crueltyfreekit- once you pay off debts and bills, all you have left ty.com and peta.org. Cruelty Free Kitty (www. is extra money to spend on useless things that - you don’t need. forming consumers about which cosmetic brands Having a job should be about being happy usecrueltyfreekitty.com) animal testing. PETA is a (Peoplewebsite for dedicated the Ethical to in and doing what you love. You will never have - enough money because money leads to problems and despair if you don’t spend it wisely. If you Treatment of Animals) is an activist group dedi get a job you that you love that might not have a cated to animal rights and fighting animal cruelty. higher salary, you could live a much happier life, and you will be doing something you love. You should wake up and be excited to go to work each day, not dread every morning and hate your job or what you do every day. You should love what you do and do what you love. People The Zinger Editorial/Fun Stuff Page 17

Kardashian Personality Quiz Is Money the Biggest Motivator in Life? By Killian Brown who do what(Con’t they lovefrom act page with 16) a lot more What would you choose to do on the weekend? People who don’t do what they love aren’t very happyconfidence, with theirpassion, job andor life are and able don’t to do act more. with A. Work out B. Hangout with your best friend need to go for their passions and not let money C. Go shopping getmuch in thepassion way orat all.enthusiasm. More people D. Hangout with your family

What meal would you choose to eat?

A. Salad with a choice of protein B. Sushi C. Burger and fries D. Snack all day

What is your favorite exercise?

A. Basketball B. Going to the gym People need to go for their goals and to C. Yoga do what they love because by doing that, they D. Walking

lot more successful in what they do. They also What is your favorite color? needare a lotto not happier, let money a lot moreaffect confident,that or anything and a about where they would want to work because A. B. Gold conclusion, do what you love and not just for C. GreenPurple/black themoney money just becauseleads to moneymany difficult will never problems. give you In D. White substantial happiness. Only by following your dreams can you do that. What do you want to do when you get older?

A. B. Do something with Beauty and skin care C. DoWork something in health with and yourfitness looks D. Have a family

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Kardashian Personality Quiz (Con’t How to Make A Whoopie Pie from page 17) If you chose mostly A: you are Kloe! You are caring but By Nyla Ford still rememberimng your health, you love to work- For cakes: out and be healthy. You are simply the calm one out of your friends and people come to talk to you about their problems. 2 cups all-purpose flour 11/2 teaspoon cup Dutch-process salt cocoa powder If you mostly chose B: then you are Kylie! You love to 1 cup1/4 well-shakenteaspoons baking buttermilk soda hang out with your friends, and you will put your care 1 teaspoon vanilla crazy and have a good time. first. You have a calm personality but you can also get 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 largestick (1/2egg cup) unsalted butter, softened If you chose mostly C: then you are Kendall! You are For filling: tall strong and relaxed. You love to do relaxing things.

You are also a happy person. You are great for talking to, and you give really good advice. 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened - mallow1 1/4 cups Fluff confectioners sugar If you chose mostly D: You are Kim! You love to hang 12 teaspooncups marshmallow vanilla cream such as Marsh are very happy and good with handling problems. out with your family, you are very healthy and fit. You PREPARATION

Make cakes: Preheat oven to 350°F.

salt in a bowl until combined. Stir together buttermilkWhisk together and vanillaflour, cocoa, in a small baking bowl. soda, and Beat together butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medi-

3 minutes in a standing mixer or 5 minutes withum-high a handheld, speed until then pale add and egg, fluffy, beating about until combined well. Reduce speed to low and al-

scrapingternately downmix in side flour of mixture bowl occasionally, and buttermilk and mixingin batches, until beginning smooth. and ending with flour,

inches apart onto 2 buttered large baking sheets.Spoon 1/4-cup Bake in uppermounds and of lowerbatter thirds about of 2 oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until tops are puffed and cakes spring back when touched, 11 to 13 The Zinger Page 19

Motivational Quotes How to Make A Whoopie Pie (Con’t By Hailey Gorham from page 18) minutes. Transfer with a metal spatula to a rack to cool completely. “Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.”-Carol Burnett Make filling: 1) Beat together butter, confectioners sugar, marsh- “With the new day comes new strength mallow, and vanilla in a bowl with electric mixer at and new thoughts.” -Eleanor Roosevelt medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. 2) “It always seems impossible until it’s Assemble pies: Spread a rounded tablespoon of - 3) maining cakes halves. “Setdone.”-Nelson your goals Mandela high, and don’t stop till filling on flat sides of half cakes and top with re you get there.” -Bo Jackson 4) “You can’t cross the sea merely by stand- ing and staring at the water.”-Rabindra- 5) nath Tagore

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” -Confucius 6) “If you can dream it, you can do it.”-Walt Disney 7) “Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star.”- W. Clement Stone 8) “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”- Les Brown 9) “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.”- Sam Levenson 10) “Opportunity does not knock, it presents itself when you beat down the door.”-Kyle 11) Chandler

“Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.”-Theodore Roosevelt 12) The Zinger Pictures Page 20