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Chess Club:

Where Teachers And Students Play

By Michael Louis

On March 22, 2017, the NMB C h e s s c l u b had its third annual competition between students and staff. The match was held at the school’s cafeteria with the club sponsor, Coach Stephen.

Mr. J. Thomas, our school’s security guard, played two matches against Jaden H. Walcott at the North Miami Beach Chess Club. The chess club’s vice president, Davon Hazell, played against Coach Stephen. Michael Louis played against Coach Stephens as well.

Damien Printemps played against the vice president and Steven Martinez.

The matches resulted in Mr. Thomas losing to student, Jaden H. Walcott, twice. Davon Hazell lost to Coach Stephens in their bout. He also lost to Damien in another match following.

Michael Louis played against Coach Stephens and lost. Steven Martinez, after previously beating Coach Stephens in a close match fell to Damien who went undefeated. These matches were held in preparation for upcoming tournaments against students from around Miami Dade County. By facing experienced players in the North Miami Beach Staff, these students have a better chance at winning against competition in the county.

Star Wars Land At Disney

By Mosammat Khanam

Disney will officially open Star Wars Land at its theme parks around the world in 2019. Many people love Star Wars and this is a way for the people who are working at Disney to earn a lot of money. If Star Wars Land is created by the year of 2019, then plenty of people are going to go with their families and they can enjoy time with each other and at the same time, it will help Disney. According to the Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Bob Chepak, “Star Wars Land is going to be set on a gateway planet located on the outer rim, full of places and characters familiar and not so familiar.”

Disney seems to be treating this Star Wars production like another Star Wars film. It isn’t going to have characters from the film walking around doing meet and

Eating To A Better Life

By: Kayla Lay

Eating 10 portions of fruit and vegetables a day could significantly reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, cancer, early death, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, and have a positive effect upon blood sugar which can help keep appetite in check which is a variety of types and colors of produce.

It can give your body the mix of nutrients it needs. Colors like dark leafy greens; brightly colored red, yellow and orange vegetables and fruits and cooked tomatoes.

Eating 10 portions per day was associated with a 24% reduced risk of heart disease, a 33% reduced risk of stroke, a 28% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, a 13% reduced risk of total cancer, and a 31% reduction in dying prematurely. Some research found that apples and pears, as well as citrus fruits and vegetables, such as lettuce, broccoli and cabbage are particularly effective in preventing strokes, heart disease and early death.

Green and yellow vegetables such as spinach, peppers and carrots may reduce the risk of cancer. To live a 1247 NE 167 St • North Miami Beach, FL 33162 lengthy healthier life, veggies and fruits are the way to go.

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greets. It will be bring fans of Star Wars into places that they have either seen in the movies or only imagined. The Star Wars Land will have ships so people can use them to be a pilot, a cantina that they can visit, and characters that they can interact with. People who are big fans of Star Wars can experience the movie by going on the Star Wars Land at Disney. Star Wars Land’s goal seems to be to transport people completely into the world of Star Wars movies.

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Discovoring TRAPPIST-1

By Kamia Thompson

Ever wondered if there were any other planets or solar systems out there that are just like ours? Well, now you don’t have to wonder anymore because TRAPPIST-1 NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has are Modeled Solar System of TRAPPIST-1 doing discovered a new solar system further studies. similar to ours called TRAPPIST-1. Since the star TRAPPIST stands for TRAnsiting hosted the solar system that is suitable to live Planets and Planetes-Imals Small first exoplanets discovered by a in, meaning any planet in it is not Telescope and is a planetary telescope in 2015, the discoverers too close or too far from the sun. system located 12 parsecs (39 accordingly designated it as With these possible habitable light years) away from our Solar “TRAPPIST-1”. The planets are system. TRAPPIST-1 has seven designated in the order of their planets, it is possible that there earth-like planets (no name is discovery, beginning with “b” is water, which is crucial for life, official for them) that orbit a star for the first planet discovered, and possibly other life force. that is 12 times less massive and “c” for the second and so on. With this, it has been discussed also a lot cooler than our Sun After even future studies, it was that TRAPPIST-1 can possibly and only slightly larger than finally published in 2017. Most be humanity’s new home if Jupiter. Scientists are hoping to have also thought of the possible anything were to happen to our first study these planets and the outcome, that TRAPPIST-1 can be current home, earth. TRAPPIST-1 environment of each planet. our new home in the distant future. has become one of NASA’s Scientists had also discovered Scientists say that the planets greatest discoveries and they that there are three planets that are in the solar system’s hope to do further studies. that are possibly habitable and habitable zone, an area of the

Is Facebook Turning Into Snapchat?

By Gissel Garcia

On March 28, 2017, Facebook users were able to use the same-alike features that Snapchat has, like short visual stories, effects on the camera, and messages that can disappear. When you open the camera on Facebook you will see that they even have similar filters that can be added to the pictures. Also, these Snapchatlike features are available on Messenger and Instagram, which are owned by Facebook. In 2013, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg tried to buy Snapchat, only to be declined by Snapchat cofounder Evan Spiegel. After that, Facebook created two Snapchat rip-offs that never got famous. Now, Snapchat and Facebook are known as opponents. These new features of Facebook may be working since Snapchat’s stock was down nearly 4% and their growth rate has slowed down.

MDCPS Student Social Journalism

By Ivie Tunji

On Tuesday, March 21st 2016, various speakers including Neyda Borgues, Miami Superintendent Larry Feldman, and Hobby Periz voiced their opinions and suggestions to upcoming young journalist about social media and the realities of being a journalist.

“You know more about the surrounding world than the generation prior due to social media,” stated Larry Feldman at the event. He continued giving advice to young journalists stating, “Never accept silence as an option in light of abuse.” Hobby Periz, who describes himself as a Social Media Enthusiast, gave an example of how he gained interest in the Social Media field when an incident, which occurred back in 2009 caused him to take to social media to let the world know about the situation. He states that social media “helped him to better his situation.”

Matthew Bettes also gave advice to students to be mindful of what they post on social media. He stated to them, “If you wouldn’t want for it to be posted on news headlines, then you shouldn’t post it on line.” Neyda Borgues also stated that even if you believe that your account is private online, it’s still public. She continued stating that FBI Agents can take a private account and gain access to it. Neyda also gave out the harsh realities of news stations wanting to be first to report information, but stating it’s more important to be right than to be first.

Anti-Discrimination/Harassment (students) - Board Policy 5517 and 5517.02 M-DCPS does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, marital status, disability, age, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender, gender identification, social and family background, linguistic preference, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law in its educational programs, services or activities or in its hiring or employment practices. Please refer to School Board Policies 5517 - Anti-Discrimination/Harassment (Students) and 5517.02 - Discrimination/Harassment Complaint Procedures for Students for more information.

Questions, complaints or requests for additional information regarding discrimination or harassment may be sent to: Executive Director, Civil Rights Compliance Office, 155 NE 15 Street, Suite P-104E, Miami, Florida 33132; PH: 305-995-1580 or e-mail address: crc@dadeschools.net .

The District also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access