ISSUE 7 MARCH 2018 The Roundtable Lake Norman Charter High School's Official Newspaper

The Spring Mini Edition! By: Lindsey Moore

We've made it to spring and the 4th quarter! Between all of the test, quizzes, and projects, 2018 has already begun to speed by. Now is a great time to reflect on the past couple of months. Are you positively impacting your world? Are you using your time wisely? Declutter the unproductive habits in your life and use this time to bloom and grow! Enjoy your spring break! I think we've all earned some well deserved relaxation time!

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Movies in Theaters: Love, Simon (PG-13) March Edition This new heartwarming film tells the story of By: Hannah Gorski Simon, a gay high-schooler who has yet to come out to his friends and family. Simon hasn't Avengers: Infinity War (PG-13) come out to his friends or family yet because he wants everything in his life to remain normal. In this action-packed new film coming out in But when someone else catches on, Simon's April, all the Avengers get together to fight secret could be exposed. This new movie Thanos to keep him from getting his hands on appeals to many audiences and is expecting the six Infinity Stones. The stones have the success in the theaters. potential to produce mass destruction and only the help from the Marvel heroes can save the world. Even more exciting, Tom Holland, the A Wrinkle In Time (PG) new actor for Spiderman is making his first Avengers movie debut! This movie has been Ever since their scientist father discovered a long-awaited and is sure to be a hit at the new planet and traveled there, his children Meg theaters. and Charles Wallace have been left behind. With the guidance of Mrs. Who, Mrs. Which, and Mrs. Whatsit, the kids navigate through time and space to rescue their father. Although the public had high hopes for this film, so far it hasn't lived up to it's expectations.

Link for photo: http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/the- Link for photo: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1620680/ avengers/news/a852379/avengers-infinity-war-trailer-2/

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Things To Do in Charlotte Over Spring Break By: Michael Potuzak

US National White Water Center Events • April 6: The White Water Center will be showing a film present by The North Face. The film is titled, “Reel Rock 12” and it follows the rock climbing stories of twelve people around the world. The film will begin at sunset around 7:50 p.m. • April 6-8: The White Water Center will be hosting the Slalom Trials for the US Team. The trials will begin Location: 333 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202 each day at 9 a.m. ‣ Cost: Free Admission & $6 Parking Events • March 31: : The irresponsible tour

Free Activities • April 1: Charlotte Hornets vs. 76ers • Hike • April 6: Charlotte 90’s Block Party • Bike/Mountain Bike • April 8: Charlotte Hornets vs. Indian Pacers • Relax- free WIFI

Crowder’s Mountain Mint Museum Location: 522 Park Office Ln, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 • Where: Uptown (500 South Tryon Street) and East • Hike using one of the 11 trails and enjoy the 25 mile Charlotte (2730 Randolph Road) views • Cost: Admission is free on Wednesday nights from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $15 all other times. • Additional Information: Parking is $5 after hours at “The Green” in uptown charlotte and parking is Lake Norman State Park available onsite at the East Charlotte location. Location: 759 State Park Rd, Troutman, NC 28166 Activities • Mountain Biking Bechtler Museum of Modern Art • Hiking • Cost: Admission is $8 + parking • Public Beach • Location: 420 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202 • Photography

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Life Bucket List By: Brynn

1. graduate high school

2. graduate college Would you like to 3. visit Washington d.c.

4. pull a senior prank contribute to the student

5. go night swimming newspaper? Email [email protected] 6. go on a road trip with friends with any ideas for articles, 7. go to a music festival photography, or more information! 8. get straight a's

9. go out of the country

10. visit Hawaii

11. get a car Thanks for reading!

12. visit Canada

13. drive a jet ski

14. swim with dolphins

15. skydive 16. have a professional photo shoot Carpe Diem! :) ❀✾✽❋❁ 17. be fluent in another language

18. try foreign foods

19. ride in a hot air balloon

20. see the Northern lights

21. go to a concert

22. release a floating lantern

23. be on TV

24. be in the newspaper

25. leave a $100 tip

26. learn to drive stick shift

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