Volume 47 Issue 3
November 2013
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“Bethlehem” takes Hollywood Film to be made about the Christmas City By Anissa Vasquez Web Editor
The city of Bethlehem is about to be taken to the big screen. Corbin Bernsen, star of the USA show “Psych,” will be producing and starring in the film adaptation of the Liberty High School state championship victory. Originally, the movie was to be about the decline of the Bethlehem Steel and the Liberty High School baseball team in the 1980’s. However, that would be too difficult to recreate on a low budget. Instead, the filmmakers
decided to reproduce the 2008 Liberty football state championship team. The movie will be about a high school football player whose team makes it to states after his father has died. Corbin Bernsen will play the boy’s grandfather and coach. According to lehighvalleylive.com, Ian Harding from “Pretty Little Liars,” Devon Werkheiser of “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide,” and Taylor Spreitler of ABC’s “Melissa & Joey” will also be starring in “Bethlehem.” Not only will the film be named after the Christmas
City, but it will also be shot in many locations around town as well. The filmmakers scouted the area and plan to use Liberty High School, the Bethlehem Steel Stacks, Monocacy Park, East Third and Fourth streets, the lookout on South Mountain, and even The Bethlehem Dairy Store (The Cup) in their productions. As posted by the Twitter account of the filmmakers, @BethlehemFilm, there will be casting calls for residents of the Lehigh Valley as shooting begins. There will also be many opportunities for extras, especially to fill the Frank Banko Field. “We're very excited about
this film,” said Mayor John Callahan to The Morning Call. “While we've had other projects use Bethlehem as a backdrop, this is the first time a filmmaker has chosen to focus on the city itself.” It is likely that this movie will not be in theaters, but instead will go straight to on demand video. The release date is estimated to be in fall of 2014.
Photo: @BethlehemFilm, Twitter
Freedom pilots new Chromebooks
Freedom High School is piloting the use of Chromebooks in the library and in select classrooms in order to test the viability and cost efficiency of using the web-based computers at the high school level. Top (L):Mrs. Linda Jolly’s 1st block class tests out the new Chromebooks in the library. (R): Tyler Tasillo, Anthony Cuocco and Connor Bartlett (juniors) are engaged in using the Chromebooks, which replace the old Mac desktop computers. Bottom (L-R):Alieah Dunkins and Krysta Klotz (juniors) Photos: Karla Erdman
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Principal’s Corner (p. 3) Our Heroes (p. 6/7) Cyber vs. Public (p. 5) “Walking Dead” (p. 10) FHS vs. LHS (p. 12)
Procrastination nation How to succeed by halting procrastination work on a project one hour a to do later.” By Carly Pfaff The Freedom Forum
By definition, procrastination is the action of delaying or postponing a task. Most people can relate to procrastination. Sunday night comes, and the five paragraph essay that was assigned at the beginning of the week soon becomes a top priority, as it becomes obvious
it was not a good idea to wait until the last minute. With a few helpful tips and tricks, procrastination can be easily eliminated. All it takes it a little motivation to spark some newly found success and confidence. Start by planning goals. By setting up reminders and planning a to-do list, it is easier to accomplish more. It is better to
day than five hours the day before it is due. Make sure not to get distracted. Social networking is a major distraction when trying to accomplish tasks. In fact, according to Psychology Today, “Procrastinators actively look for distractions, particularly ones that don't take a lot of commitment on their part.” Just think to yourself, “The more I do now, the less I have
It has been proven that by getting the recommended amount of sleep and eating healthy, success will be found. By going to sleep and waking up earlier, more tasks can be accomplished in a single day. Sleep is a time to recharge and being tired is definitely a cause of procrastination. (continued on page 2-PROCRASTINATION)