True Star Summer 2012

SUMMER 2012

LEADERS OF THE NEW SCHOOL:

Special Edition

High School Sports CPS-SUBURBAN

Basketball SHOWDOWN

Exclusive

INTERVIEW WITH Sir Michael Rocks OF THE COOL KIDS

Jabari Parker McDonald’s ALL-AMERICANS

In Chicago

WHAT HAPPENS IF Obama LOSES IN 2012 NATO SUMMER 2012

15:1 Apply today and see how Chicago State University’s 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio will help you reach your goals.

Student-to-Faculty Ratios Matter Class size reduction for smaller student-to-faculty ratios is one of the few evidence-based reforms proven to increase student achievement. In national surveys, educators have claimed reduced class size to be an Source: US Department of Education

For more information, call 773.995.2388 and mention CSUFACTS. csu.edu/admissions

CONTRIBUTORS 1. SEEING THAT IT IS AN ELECTION YEAR, DO YOU THINK THERE WILL BE A BETTER OR WORSE YOUTH VOTING TURN OUT THAN IN 2008?

2. IF YOU COULD MEET ANY ATHLETE, PAST OR PRESENT, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY? 3. HOW DO YOU THINK THE RECESSION HAS AFFECTED TEENS?

Erika Davis Senior, Thornwood High School Entertainment Bloggers 1. I think this year will be a better year for teen voters because everyone is getting older and starting to realize that in life you have opportunities. Teenagers are interested in every opportunity that would classify them as being grown. So I think that they will step up and give their input.

2. If I could meet any athlete it would be Troy Polamalu from the Pittsburgh Steelers. That is my favorite NFL team and he has contributed so much to them. He does a lot of charities outside of his football career. He sacrifices for his team and shows a drive that I’ve never seen in anybody else.

3. The recession has affected teens in both a negative and positive way. It is hard to find jobs and when teenagers are broke, it leaves them irritated. Irritation causes them to do other things (sell drugs, argue with people, try to take matters into their own hands, etc). I think it also has caused a lot of us to come to reality.

We often say, “we want to be grown” but the reality of being grown is unreal to us. With no real money, we can’t do whatever we want because we are too busy budgeting. There have to be adult decisions made when it comes to money, and knowledge of the difference between need and want.

Denialle Johnson Junior, George Henry Corliss Photojournalism Team 1. No, because the youth in this generation really are not into voting like they were back then.

2. I would meet Michael Jordan, because he’s a legend and still a lot of people look up to him. He motivated a lot of people.

3. This recession has affected us as teens because we are addicted to technology, our parents are becoming jobless, which leads to less money and less of what we want.

Keith Brewer Sophomore, Simeon Career Academy Graphic Design Team 1. There could be a worse youth voting turnout than in 2008 because the government is always trying to look for someone older and wiser to be president.

2. Michael Jordan, because he is an inspiration to basketball. He always inspires me to train hard and meet my goals.

3. The recession has affected teens in a lot of ways because teens nowadays are starting to come to After School Matters programs to get paid, learn new skills, techniques, and have new life experiences.

Kathy Cook Sophomore, Simeon Career Academy Southside Editorial 1. I believe this year’s election turnout will be better than 2008 because more youth related things have been taking place in the government; for instance, the reforms in education. This year I’m pretty sure the turnout will show a tremendous difference in youth involvement in politics.

2. Seeing how basketball is one of my favorite sports. I would want to meet Kevin Durant because he is my favorite players and on my favorite basketball team (Oklahoma City/ OKC). He works for his rank in the sports world and I respect him for that and all the points he scores while on the court.

3. This recession has affected teens tremendously by not being able to be economically stable at home, as well as enjoying more of the finer things in life.

Even then, some teens don’t get to experience work because of the lack of jobs due to the current state of economy. It’s taking a much bigger toll on teens than people can see.

Janaya Greene Sophomore, Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep, Downtown Freelance Editorial 1. I think there will be a better youth turnout for voting because of a bigger awareness of youth voting now. Ever since it was known that the youth voting rate was decreasing, more youth have realized how important it is to vote and take advantage of the opportunities they have now than the opportunities others were granted in the past.

2. I would want to meet Michael Jordan because of the diversity in his success. He is a known legend in the basketball world, as well as an entrepreneur with his line of shoes.

3. It has made teens less able to participate in once in a lifetime experiences; such as touring a foreign country for a language class or something as simple as having a birthday party because of not having the funds. The recession has really discouraged teens from participating in activities, too, because it makes them afraid to ask their parents for money, fearing rejection.

Pierre Seaton Freelance Graphic Design Team Downtown True Star Office 1. Maybe better; its hard to say.

2. If I could meet any athlete, it would be Michael Jordan because he was the greatest player in the NBA. He’s done amazing things in his career that most would never be able to beat.

He’s truly the best inspiration to all future basketball players.

3. Greatly! Because of the recession, most teens are going to find it hard to obtain their first car and their first job. It also affects the possibilities of going to college with grants, financial aid and scholarships.

Marshaun Burton Freshman, Julian High School Photography Team 1. I believe that there would be a better voting turnout because the economy is messed up and I’m sure they would want to change that.

2. If I could meet any athlete it would be Larry Bird. The reason I say this is because he has the most amazing hook shot. Also because he was on the Boston Celtics, which is my favorite team.

3. The recession has affected teens because now that some teens parents aren’t working or making little money, some teens decide to go out and sell drugs thinking this will take some pressure off their parents and keep clothes on their back.

Fashion Forward

Game Changers THESE ATHLETES NOT ONLY HAVE

WHAT IT TAKES TO STAND-OUT IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS, BUT THEY ALSO KNOW HOW TO MAKE A STATEMENT WITH THEIR PERSONAL STYLE. TAKE A PEEK AT HOW GOOD A FEW OF CHICAGO’S BEST MAKE THESE SPORTY SPRING FASHION TRENDS LOOK. Photographer: MIREYA ACIERTO Stylist: SAM NG Makeup/Hair: KEANA SHATTEEN Special thanks to DAVE JEFF @ PHLI

Show Your Patriotism: BRIAN LET’S EVERYONE KNOW HE’S PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN IN THIS COLOR-BLOCKED, FLAG INSPIRED BUTTON-FRONT SHIRT. Shirt & cap & necklace, stylist’s own T-shirt from Akira

Popular Prints: STYLISH SIBLINGS KENDYL AND KENDRICK WEAR THIS SEASON’S POPULAR PRINT TRENDS - CAMOUFLAGE AND GRAPHIC TEES. Kendyl: Cap & necklace, stylist’s own Top from Topshop, Pant, model’s own Kendrick: Black T-shirt from Akshul Camo jacket, stylist’s own Pant from Buffalo Exchange Watch, bracelet & sneakers, model’s own

Layer It Up: MEGAN, BRIAN AND JELANI ARE KICKING BACK IN THEIR CASUAL OUTFITS BY LAYERING THEIR LOOKS WITH LIGHT AND DARK CONTRAST COLORS FROM THIS SPRING ’S COLOR PALLET. Brian: Hoodie from American Apparel V-neck shirt from Akira Necklace, stylist’s own Hat & sneakers, model’s own Megan: Denim vest and short from Topshop Neon top from Akira Legging, model’s own Shoes from Buffalo Exchange Jelani: White tee, model’s own Tank top from Buffalo Exchange Pant from Akira Sneakers, model’s own

Old School’s Back: SUBRIA AND JEWELL BRING BACK THE CLASSIC LETTERMAN JACKET, THIS TIME IN A LIGHT-WEIGHT COLOR-BLOCKED SWEATSHIRT.

Sweats & Bright Bottoms:

Subria: Letterman jacket, top, denim skirt from Akira Cap from Joyrich Necklace from Topshop

HOOPERS JEWELL AND JELANI ARE SURE TO GET OFF-THE-COURT ATTENTION WITH THESE GRAPHIC SWEATSHIRTS AND BRIGHT DENIM BOTTOMS. THIS SPRING EXPECT TO SEE DENIM IN SOME DELICIOUS NEW SHADES LIKE JELANI’S SORBET COLORED JEANS.

Jewell: Letterman Jacket, top & jeans from Akira Necklace from H&M / Belt from Urban Outfitters Cap, stylist’s own

Jewell: Varsity Jacket from F.U. Pig White top, model’s own / Belt from Urban Outfitters Jeans from Akira / Sneakers from Buffalo Exchange Jelani: Sweatshirt by PHLI Pant from Akira

Grand Opening Self Storage _

Sale Event __________________ re.

Get Mdo Less.

Spen

CHICAGO

SHOWS

LOVE

WWW.TRUESTARIS.COM

LifeStorage is now open to help you find a place for everything!

The LifeStorage Difference digital surveillance • boxes & moving supplies drive-in convenience • climate and dust-controlled Starbucks coffee on the house!

Two Convenient Locations SOUTH LOOP

2361 S. State St. Chicago, IL 60616

E. ROOSEVELT RD.

55 E. 31ST ST.

S. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING DR.

S. MICHIGAN AVE.

E. 24TH ST.

McCORMICK PLACE

S. INDIANA AVE.

S. FEDERAL BLVD.

94

S. STATE ST.

S. HALSTED ST.

90

E. 23TH ST.

S. WABASH AVE.

E. CERMAK RD.

(On S. State at 24th Street, two blocks west of S. Michigan Ave.)

312.528.0001 SOUTHWEST SIDE

3245 W. 30th St. Chicago, IL 60623 (At the corner of Kedzie and 30th Street, next to Bank of America)

773.254.0001

Visit us online at

www.lifestorage.net ©2010 LifeStorage Centers LLC. All rights reserved.

Grannidng

Opeelf

S ge StorEave_n_t_ e___ l_ a_ S_ _

50%Off 3

Offer valid on new move-ins only.

Other restrictions may apply; see manager for details.

GAZETTE

First Months’ Rent