U M N S September/Oct. 2014 Excellent with Distinction Volume 7, Issue 1 What’s going on in the Middle Bullying by Kenzie L. East, Anyway? Bullying has become a major problem in our so- What You Need to Know about ISIS and why it Matters to the U.S. ciety today. Kids are harrasing each other because Written by Kayla K. of what they look like, the way they talk, where they come from, their size, and many other things. What are these “Sunnis” and “Shiites”? IT NEEDS TO STOP! We think that it is all fun, Sunnis and Shiites are religious factions of the religion, but someone is actually hurting, they may not show Islam. When Muhammad died, back century, there was a it, and you may not know it, but they ARE hurting. disagreement over who would be the next leader of Islam. Some deal with it by telling an adult, others may Over time, in the 7ththe division between the two has grown kill themselves. into political rivalries. The two sects or factions share many I don’t think that it is fair to the people who have similarities concerning the practice of Islam, but disagree on to suffer through things. Some people think that it is some smaller practices. For centuries the Middle East was okay to bully and that nothing bad can come from part of the Ottoman Empire, but the Sunnis and Shiites usu- this, but they are WRONG! We see it all the time ally were separated. However, after World War One, a French on the news that someone has commited suicide, or diplomat and a British colonel drew, in secret, neat lines to that schools are starting to take action because of divide the Middle East into separate areas of control. These students reporting bullying at their school. Luckly, lines mixed the Sunnis and Shiites together causing extreme our school has tried to stop this from happening, tension. Only force and strong dictators could keep a lid on but we know there is no definate way of making the tension. sure that this never happens again. Bullying Statistics: When the US invaded Iraq in 2003, we took out Iraq’s dicta- Statistics show that 1 in 7 students grades tor, Suddam Hussein. When that happened, the tensions be- k-12 are either a bully or a victim of bullying. That tween the Sunnis and Shiites exploded. It became even more may not sound like a lot of kids but just think about complicated from 2011 to 2013 with the Syrian revolts and it for a moment. There is a 1 in 7 chance that some- civil war against President Bashar al-Assad. The violence in one is a bully of being bullied. Syria spread and spilled over the Syrian borders into Iraq. Another statistic is 56% of students have That is where ISIS makes an entrance. personally witnesseed some type of bullying. (Continued on Pg. 4) Weather it be physical, cyber, or verbal. That is over half (50%) of the students that have witnessed it, but how many really report it? Origins of the Caramel Apple By Sabrina Q. (Continued on Page 4) Caramel apples were invented in the 1950’s by a man name Dan Walk- er. He was working at a candy factory called Kraft Foods Company. Back then caramel candies were a standard for Halloween, so putting the two together -- an apple and caramel candies -- the first original caramel apple was invented. But a decade later the first caramel apple machine was invented by Vito Raimondi with the help of his uncle Wil- liam in Chicago, Illinois where they continue to own and operate one of the largest companies that produce caramel apples today. Tis the season for caramel apples and this flavor is such a vintage one [ [ for this time of year. (Check out the recipe on page 7) NUMS Cross County is Starting Strong Written by Kayla K. The NUMS Cross Country team has had four meets already and with great results. The athletes on the teams include the following: Libby A., Katie C., Summer S., Sydney P., Kayla K., Kamryn R., Brennan G., Zak K., Gabe B., Lance G., Derek B., Aiden G., and Joel K. At their meets, the two teams, both the girls and the boys have been very successful. At North- mor, on August 18, multiple runners from both teams placed in the top ten. When they were at Wynford, on September 2, multiple runners placed in the top 20 and received medals. At their home meet, on September 9, the boys’ team had an individual winner and many runners from both teams in the top places. On September 13, at Marysville, both teams placed second overall and had many runners in the top places. North Union Cross Country had a home invitational on September 27, at 9:00 a.m. The pic to the right is he NUMS Girl’s Volleyball teams of Gabe B. and he captured the school have been working hard under record with a time of 11:17 for 2 miles. TCoaches (7th) A. Hertzler and The team would like to invite you to (8th) M. Hammonds. They have a come and support the North Union record that shows improvement. The Cross Country teams on 10/4, 10/9 and team members include (8th) Kallie P., the COAl on the 11th. Go Wildcats! Lissie D., Josie D., Kenzie L., Gabby K., Lilly A., MacKenzie G., Darian T., Hailey P., Kennedy J. Abby F., Eryn M. AND (7th) Sarah K., Kendra N., Bailee K., Brycelyn D., Kori M., Aleiah M., Abbi H., Alesha L., Madison T., Jessica W., Sydney B., Grason I., Grace M. Top pic is the 7th grade team and the lower pic is the 8th grade team. The 7th grade record is 7-8 and the 8th grade record is 9-6. Both teams have two games left and the the COAL Tournament. Best of luck to the teams to finish season with (W’s)! FOOTBALL he marching band has been working since By: Kenzie L. July 15 to make sure the performances are perfect. The marching band meets every I chose to interview one person from the 8th T Monday and Wednesday after school from 3-5 grade and one person from the 7th grade who and times are set for Fridays before the games. is on the football team. I chose to interview The marching band goes to every football Mitchell Embaugh (7th Grade) and Hunter Zim- game, home and away. The marching band also merman (8th Grade). goes to The Bellefontaine Band Show. One week after that show we host our own band show. Mitchells Questions & Answers: The songs that the band are working on are: What position do you play? Running back • Sharp Dressed Man by ZZ Top Do you like this position? Love it • Rock Lobster by The B 52’s Do you prefer another position? If so what one? • 50 Ways to Say Goodbye by Train No, I wouldn’t • Wake Me Up! by Avicii Who are the starters? • Surf (which has nothing to do with - Mitchell E. (me), Carson S., Hezekiah H., surfing) by Mucca Pazza Luke D., Connor T., Christian H., Jacob F., Harley • Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison D., Jayden S., Kane B., Jaxson H. • Happy by Pharrell Williams Will you continue to play when you reach high • Master of Puppets by Metallica school age? -Definitely! • Ain't Been Good What is your conditioning like? What does it • Online by Brad Paisley consist of? Is it easy or hard? • We also do pregame which has to be - It is easy some days are hard depending memorized on how we practice • The NU Fight Song What is the hardest play your team runs? • The NU Alma Mater - It would probably have to be an Ace • Star Spangled Banner right 47 power Marching Band is a really fun experience that anyone could enjoy. The songs listed are the Hunter Questions & Answers: first ones we got. We have constantly been get- What is your position? ting others. Submitted by Madison H. I play Wide Receiver and Safety Do you prefer this position? - Yes because I get to hit a lot If not, what one do you prefer? - Running back Will you continue to do football in high school? - Yes, I will continue to play football in high school What is your conditioning like? - Conditioning is not bad, but high school will be tuff What is the hardest play that you guys run? - The plays we run are not hard, but you could say that they are more confusing. The pics are of the B.V. game with 7th on top and the 8th team on the bottom. Records are 3-2 for 8th grade and 4-0 for 7th grade. Each team has 3 games left with the season ending on October 16th. Good Luck! September/October Animal Care by Madison H. Suicide Information: - Suicide is among the leading cause of death for Fleas- There are less fleas going around, but children under the age of 14. - you should still keep up with your animals A study from 13 countries found a connection be- tween bullying, being bullied, and suicide. flea medication. - The suicide rate for younger men in Massachusets rose 28% in 2007. Ticks- There are less ticks out because it is - Suicide rates have INCREASED by more than getting colder, but you should still get their 50% over the last three decades (30 years). medication (most of it is included in your - In 2005, 270 children in the age range of 10-14 animals flea meds.) committed suicide.