TV Stars then and Now........ Pg.6
“Little Shop” Debuts....Pg. 9 Vol. V Issue 2 Dec. 2014
[A student publication of Ruskin High School]
Postive programs for future By Luis Jimenez
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o help out the problems that Ruskin is facing, students and staff have created three new programs to help and improve the school: The Tardy Task Force, The W.A.L.L, and The Culture and Climate Committee. “I think these programs will work because the goal is to insure that our climate is conducive and i believe, like another program, we may have some bumps in the road, we have a variety of groups to come together and improve our culture and climate from good
to great,” Vice President Lisa Thomas said The first of the three programs is The Wall, which is run by the P.B.I.S students, June Hollowell-Ross, and Terri Redden. The Wall is a task force that is an extension of PBIS and it stands for Walking As Life’s Leaders. They walk around the hallways first, third, fifth and seventh hour and stop any extra activities that happen in the school. They also work with the administrators, principals, and the officers to crack down on the tardies. “I believe this will help the future of Ruskin. I'm a senior and I know this will work and
hope it does,” senior Jamal Karriem said. The Second is the Culture and Climate.The Culture and Climate Committee ,which is led by American Government teacher William O'Brien, goes over and determines the climate and culture of the school, to find out out what is working and not working. The District also hired a consultant to help assess the climate and take action steps to improve the climate.The principals are “Rebooting” which means they are going back to the Golden Eagle Policy . The Third is the is Tardy Task Force, which a commit “See Positive ,” cont. on pg. 5
Giving back to America’s heroes
Ruskin Brings Home the Bronze at the Annual Prep KC Math Relays By Brianna Hull A&E Editor
On Saturday Nov. 8, over 600 students from the Kansas City area went to Grandview High school to participate in the fourth annual Prep KC math relays. Thirty-three students from Ruskin went and, under the leadership of their coach math teacher Ben Martin, the team placed third overall. The following students received medals for the Delta Division. Darren Randolph 1st Place - Algebra
Features Editor
Christian Graham - 3rd Place Algebra
Sadie Carrillo - 4th Place - Geometry Terry Pettigrew - 3rd Place Number Sense Briana Miller - 1st Place - Data Cleophas Jones - 3rd Place - Data Terry Pettigrew - 1st Place - ACT ROTC members giving thanks to veterans by serving them breakfast. Photo by Austin Dixon.
Jalen Hill - 2nd Place - ACT
This was Glasco’s second year hosting the service at Ruskin and he plans to do so
Sehreen Khan - 3rd Place - ACT
again next. Performances by the ca
“See Serving,” cont. on pg. 5
“See Bring Home,” cont. on pg. 10
[ INSIDE THIS ISSUE... ] Seniors Get their stuff ..Pg. 2
Sleep deprived?...... Pg. 3
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Sadie Carrillo - 4th Place - Algebra
By Austin Dixon
On Nov. 10, Ruskin’s MCJROTC instructor Colonel Ivan Glasco and his cadets hosted this year’s Marine Corps Breakfast in the Ruskin Gymnasium. Glasco along with Hickman Mills C-1 Superintendents Dennis Carpenter and Carl Skinner spoke at the event, greeting and thanking those veterans who participated in the event.
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Mockingjay.......pg. 4
Cartoons Old vs New ...pg. 6
The Talent Show .......Pg. 10
Debating Life ........Pg. 11
Meaning of Christmas .......Pg. 14
Basketball begins ....pg. 16
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Seniors: Dressed To Kill Getting Crafty With Stapinski Anthony Glover
of 30 photo announcements Managing Editor which costs $90.00, which is followed by the senior hoodie he waiting in line. The realization of which costs $39.95. Waiting in line can be rethe fact that you're ally boring. Everybody knows almost done. Just a few more people ahead of how it feels to be stuck in a you.You're next in line; the long line waiting for your turn bubble guts feeling is arising in to do whatever it is you’re in your stomach. Then you finally line for. “Well I did go through get your sethe line and nior gear. Now I waited,” you’re walking Jenkins said. out with a smile “Come to from ear to ear find out I did saying “I made not have exit.” actly $60 in Jostens my pocket. came to Ruskin So I had to We d n e s d a y , go re-borNov. 5. Memrow some bers of the class from some of 2015 were friends; and anxiously waiting to get their Senior Montel Berry feeling good in his come back. new senior gear. Photo by Kelly Hunt. So I actually gear. had my boy“I was kind friend stand of anxious to get it,” senior in line for me.” Ty‘Teona Jenkins said. “BeSome students would say cause we’re seniors and we’re always like ‘whoo-hoo’. I was that there was an overall good just really anxious and when I feeling while waiting in line for put it on it was so comfortable.” their stuff. “It felt like I was regisSenior gear is clothing tering to vote,” Jenkins said. that all seniors get the chance “There were a lot of people, it to buy. Seniors can buy hoodwas kind of hectic, you know ies, sweats, t-shirts, glasses, Jostens kind of ran out of cups, jewelry, picture frames, and announcements. The most things. But overall, it was aweexpensive item is the package some.”
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By Tomiece Johnson Sports Editor
At Ruskin High School, there is a new organization called ‘The Fashion Club’. This club is a student run organization that focuses on fashion and career in fashion. Anything from Latia Brown sews costumes for Ruskin’s fall musilearning how Junior cal during Fashion Club meeting. Photo by Jasmine Shelto sew, to get- ton ting a job at a edy horror rock musical, by comretail store. Ms. poser Alan Menken and writer Stapinski, the assistant director of Howard Ashman, about a hapless the theater club, is also the director florist shop worker who raises a of the fashion club. plant that feeds on human blood “This year is the first year that and flesh. The musical is based on we’ve had so much talent is dethe low-budget 1960 black comedy signing.” Said Stapinski. film The Little Shop of Horrors, diMajority of the students who rected by Roger Corman. are involved in this organization Perkins money has paid for has already take Stapinski ClothRuskin High and The Fashion Club ing 1 and 2 courses and Fashion to get brand new Singer sewing Merchandise. These students have machines. Stapinski seems to be been working with Stapinski after very proud of her kids in this club. school on Tuesdays and Thursdays But, she is also looking for more since September. This is not a class, kids to join in. If anyone is interthis is an after school program. ested in joining. Recently, senior Emoni StemMeetings are usually on Tuesmons, sophomore Jada Warren, days and students can check with junior Jazell Randolph, and sophStapinski for the next date. The afomore Kamryn Miller from the ter school activity bus will be offerFashion Club has been working on ing rides home. You will learn how new costumes for ‘The Little Shop to sew and have an opportunity to of Horrors” musical. And also, express and broadcast your talent Stapinski 6th and 7th hour. to the school and others. This musical is about a com-
Eagle’s Eye 2014-15 staff
Anthony Glover, junior - Managing Editor Austin Dixon, Junior - Features Editor Brianna Hull, sophomore - A&E Editor Luis Jimenez, sophomore - Opinion Editor Allison Goff, junior - Staff Reporter
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New “big brothers” for police officers? K.C. Police consider body mounted cameras By Tomiece Johnson
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Staff Reporter
n the wake of questionable police actions in Ferguson, Mo., and New York City, Kansas City Missouri Police Department officials have been talking about police officers getting body mounted cameras. The department is not sure when it will receive these devices. These cameras are to protect police officers from wrongful convictions. Also, to have proof when police officers do something wrong. “I know that they have been looking at the product evaluation,” said Sgt. Russell Dykstra, a Security Director for the Hickman Mills C-1 High school and 27-year veteran of the KCMO Police Department. “With new devices, they normally put them out in certain areas to test them. There have been some discussion about the body cameras. The biggest issue is the price of the cameras. I think if it wasn’t a cost factor, our agency would do it.” Other departments are. In New York, as policemen prepared to start their duty for the day, not only did they put on a gun, but also a body camera. More agencies, especially
after the unrest following the unarmed teenager shooting in Ferguson, Mo., are now recording events with a tiny bodymounted camera. Body cameras are small devices, usually attached to the head or upper body of a police officer. They are used to record their day-to-day work. They generally cost between $200$1,000 dollars per camera. The use of this camera is to hold police accountable for their actions and also protect them from being falsely accused of wrongdoing. The main discussion about the body camera is whether it’s a good or bad idea? (See Sidebar for student opinions.) The cameras “have the potential to be a win-win situation,” said Jay Stanley, a senior policy analyst at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Dykstra said he’s neither for or against it. “When cameras were placed in police cars, policemen felt they were ‘big brothers’ because they are always watching and waiting for them to mess up,” Dykstra said. Dykstra said that having cameras is not a bad idea, but comes with other issues. “Cameras in the cars need to be saved up to 10 years,” he
How do you feel about policemen being required to wear body cameras?
said. “It’s using a lot of storage.” A n d Junior Xa’Veon Person: Junior - “I feel that t h e n it’s a good thing that they are just in case they go to there’s the court and try to lie. They have it on camera.” cost. According to Junior Ty’Jah McKinney: “They shouldn’t Vox.com, because it can be seen one way and if they are In NYC, misused. If they wanted to kill so bad, they would a reporter cover up the camera. It’s a waste of time.” from the city advoSophomore Raven Johnson: “I feel like they cate found should because of the Mike Brown situation. They that fitting need to have these cameras.” the entire police Sophomore Sha’Nice Jones - “I feel like they d e p a r t - should have it because it’s way more accurate than ment with a cop car camera. I think it should be on their badge a body because their badges can’t be covered up.” camera would cost “I, in my mind, believed around $56 million dollars. they were trying to kill me,” But, in 2013, the city paid $152 Robertson said in the KMBC million as a result of claims of interview.”I was attacked for police misconduct. no reason. I was legitimately in Other departments have fear of my life.” found that body cameras can She also said that with evclear a police officer of sus- erything going on, she couldn’t pected misconduct. Accord- hear the officer’s repeated coming to an Oct. 7 KMBC news mands to get out of the van, but article, Carrollton, Mo., resi- the video clearly shows her dent Carrie Robertson said she answering the request with a thought the local officer who “no!” pulled her over for speeding Robertson eventually got “tried to kill her.” Officer An- out of the van and was arrested drew Worrall’s body camera on suspicion of resisting arwas recording video during the rest. Turner said the incident is the toughest issue he’s had to Body cameras are traffic stop. The often no larger situation escadeal with as police chief, but than a lipstick quickly that the video is enough proof case and action lated record cannot be as the officer for him to clear his officers of deleted or altered wrongdoing. by police officers had told Robor police depart- ertson to leave “These body cameras have ments. Scottsdale, her van. A consaved our life on this,” he said Ariz.-based Taser International has frontation went in the KMBC interview. seen about a 35 on for a little The cameras are already percent increase in its stock price over 15 minutes making an impact in many since the Fergu- when finally, of the cities in Missouri. So son, Mo., riots. used should they bring them to Kan(Tara Molina/ Worrall Cronkite News/ pepper spray on sas City? MCT) Robertson.
[ENTERTAINMENT]
The Mockingjay Flies its way into Theaters
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Howling for the CMA’s By luis jimenez
Staff reporter
Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) visits District 8 residents at the hospital in "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1."
By: Jasmine Shelton Staff Reporter
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ennifer Lawrence and the rest of the cast are back yet again for the third installment of Suzanne Collins’ “ The Hunger Games” in “ Mockingjay Part 1”. The movie picks up after the 75th Quarter Quell in which Katniss survived. In the movie, Katniss, her best friend Gale and Katniss’ adviser Haymitch have to fight in hopes of retaining Peeta back from President Snow and the capital. Katniss must put her life in danger yet again to not only save herself,and her family,but the whole country of Panem by becoming the “Mockingjay” and becoming the face of the rebellion. The characters face the loss of their beloved district and must get used to living in a district that they never even knew existed. A district with it’s own government and order of operation. Katniss must make new alliances with the people of District 13 to survive ,
and works hard to make them last. People everywhere are excited to see this adventure continue and come closer to its long anticipated finish. “I’m excited to see ‘Mockingjay part 1,’” sophomore Shelby Woodruff said. “I’ve been waiting to see the series finish since the 6th grade.” A lot of people wonder how the directors are going to make this movie better than the last one. “I liked how they made a twist in the story,” sophomore Jada Burse said. “How they tried to make Katniss overpower the capital.” People were comparing the areas from the original Hunger Games to the one that they used in Catching Fire. “I liked how the arena (in Catching Fire) looked,” Woodruff said.
“It looked like it was described in the book.” Check out Hunger Games in a theater near you.
On Nov. 8, the Countr\Music Association helthe annual Country Music Awards. It was held in Nashville’s Bridgestone arena, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood were the hosts of the show. It is a ceremony where country music artists are nominated in twelve categories (i.e. album of the year, artist of the year, single of the year, and so on) by their fellow peers.
“Ehh….I don’t know about Blake Shelton, he’s not my favorite artist but I really like Luke Bryan a lot,” she said. Here’s the complete list of the winners: Luke Bryan: Entertainer of the year Miranda Lambert: Female vocalist of the year Blake Shelton: Male vocalist of the year Little Big Town: Vocal group of the year
Platinum: AlIt was an bum of the year interesting night Miranda lambert for the CMA’s as Miranda Drunk on a Lambert stole plane: Music the show with video of the four awards out year, Dierks of her nine nomBentley inations. Also at We Were Us: the show were Musical Event Luke Bryan in concert with Thompa bunch of fun son Square and Florida Georgia Line of The year, Keith surprises for the Saturday, July 13, 2013 in Raleigh, viewers of the North Carolina. (Scott Sharpe/Ra- Urban and Miranda Lambert ceremony. Miran- leigh News & Observer/MCT) da Lambert perBrett Eldredge: formed alongside Meghan Trainor New Artist of the year singing “All about that bass.” CoFlorida Georgia Line: Vocal Duo host Brad Paisley revealed that of the year co-host Carrie Underwood was expecting a baby boy and Pais- Follow Your Arrow: Song of the ley told Trainor that she could be year country if she made “All About Mac McAnally: Musician of That Bass” about fishing. the year Vince Gill: Irving Wahl Ruskin High School Secaward for Excellence. retary Joanne Schwartz said she wasn’t sure about the decision of the judges.
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[NEWS]
Once a Star Not Always a Star
diction with heroin and oxycodone, almost overMost children today dosing on one occasion. Although, not all grew up watching televichild stars sion and thereturn to a life fore we grew up of drugs. with the stars. Mara WilMore recently, son (Mrs. these childhood Doubtfire, actors haven’t Miracle on been seen much, 34th Street, or are all over Matilda) the news. Some wrote an Raven Symone arrives for the world actors and acpremiere of “College Road Trip” hostessay on ed by Martin Lawrence at El Capitresses took a Theater in Hollywood, California different paths Josh Peck, born and raised in New C r a c k e d . tan on March 3, 2008. (APEGA/Abaca com about Press/MCT) after their child- York City, is the star of the film, Wackness,” in which he plays the reasons hood careers “The a kid selling dope throughout New child stars tive changes such as BritYork City during his last summer were over. crazy. ney Spears, Lindsay Lo(1994) before college. (Ari Mintz/ go Miley Cyrus Newsday/MCT) She stated, han, and Justin Bieber. grew up having “My sugBut, some just positively a star father, Billy Ray gestion: Quit when it stops change their lives or show Cyrus, and had her own being fun, then go get an who they really are. Ratelevision show, Hannah education.” and “Get the ven Symone, a star known Montana, but afterwards he** out of acting and into for her show That’s So her life took a controversomething soothing. Take Raven, has come out as sial turn. She went under up botany or something.” gay and in an interview the knife for her nose in Wilson went to New York with Oprah stated “I’m 2013, started taking preUniversity and had her tired of being labeled. scription pills, and cut play, Sheeple, debut in the I’m an American. I’m not New York Fringe Festival African-American; I’m an in August. American.” Another example of Many childhood achow differently people tors fall victim to drugs, can turn out, even when alcoholism, and other they experience almost the problems including monsame environment is the costars of the popular sitcom Drake and Josh. Drake Bell recently filed for bankruptcy and claims to Macaulay Culkin attends the screenbe $600,000 in debt. ing of “Saved” at the Eccles Theatre during the 2004 Sundance Film FesAs for Josh Peck, he tival in Park City, Utah, January 21, dropped weight and 2004. (lde) 2004 Miley Cyrus performs at PNC Arena on Tuesafter the show was day, April 8, 2014, in Raleigh, N.C. (Scott Sharpe/Raleigh News & Observer/MCT) her hair giving her a new finished he still conlook and seemingly dif- tinued acting and has ferent personality from been in several movies ey, but some also keep including the “Ice age”, their lives together. her former self. On a similar path “Red dawn”, and “Aliens Macaulay Culkin, star of in the Attic”. Other actors have ‘Home Alone,’ has been shown drastic and negarecently battling an adBy Brianna Hull STAFF REPORTER
[PAGE 5] “Positive”Cont. from front page.
According to Michael, the halls have been quieter and there have been more students in ISS, which was not their intent, they wanted to help teachers and students. By doing so they wanted to eliminate hall freezes. They believe that if the students respect/follow the rules and implemented/carried properly by staff it will then change the school for the better. “The Tardy Task Force have great ideas but not enough support, but I believe students need to step up and take charge,” Honors Communication Arts Teacher Kelly Pittard said. “Serving” cont. from front page. while Private First Class Jayme Parman received one for being the youngest cadet. At the breakfast, Glasco reunited with Colonel Patrick McCarthy, his previous boss. “It was good event,” Glasco says.” The cadets who planned it did a good job and we expect it to be even better next year.”
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TV: Then and Now
By Jasmine Shelton Staff Reporter
The entertainment world changes all the time, especially the television aspects. Channels such as Disney Channel and Cartoon Network have come up with new ideas and new shows to keep their audiences entertained. The question though is whether the older shows like “That’s So Raven” and “Dexters Laboratory” are better than the newer shows like “Austin & Ally” and “Clarence”. The top rated Disney show ever, according to www.imdb.com, is “Even Stevens.”The show originally premiered June 17, 2000 and starred Shia LaBeouf. The show is about Louis Stevens is a maladroit freshman who worships Jay Leno; his older sister is a dean'slist junkie who plots out the day's coursework with her monogrammed Palm Pilot. Gross-out humor ensues when the siblings scheme against each other to get the upper hand at school and at home. Disney Channel also had many other top 10 shows on the list such as “Kim Possible,” “That’s So Raven”, and
“The Proud Family”. “My favorite Disney channel show was the “Proud Family,” Senior Robert Smith said. “ The Proud Family was the only African-American show and it was a family show, everyone had someone to relate to.” Cartoon Network’s most watched show is the “PowerPuff Girls”. The show revolves around three girls, the leader, Blossom, the sweetie-pie Bubbles and the always ready to fight Buttercup and their adventures as superheros. The show follows them as they repeatedly save the city of Townsville ( and the world) from the villains who would end it. Some of Cartoon Network’s top 10 shows were also “ Johnny Bravo”, “ Dexter’s Laboratory”, and “ Adventure
Time”. “ My favorite Cartoon Network show is “ Ed, Edd, and Eddy”, said sophomore Deleon Grier. “ The show was weird and they were like the three stooges.” We all grew up listening to the catch-phrases like “ What’s the sitch” from Kim Possible or “ Deedee get out of my laboratory” from Dexter’s Laboratory, but now t.v is playing to a differ-
ent beat but also leaving some of it’s old flavor for it’s older viewers. Disney Channel has created it’s own version of “Throwback Thursday” with Disney Replay. Disney Replay is Disney’s way of taking its viewers back and showing it’s classic shows. Disney Replay plays on Disney Channel from the hours of 11 p.m on every Wednesday night until 5 a.m Thursday morning.
[ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT] TV: Then and Now, cont. from pg. 6 The shows that they play are throwbacks from the last ten years and include shows like “ That’s So Raven”, “ Kim Possible”, “ Cory in the House”, and “ Lizzie Mcguire”. Cartoon Network is working on bringing back some of its older and best shows. Transformers “ Robots In Disguise” is bringing the transformers back cartoon network to save the world from Megatron and the decepticons and . Bumblebee, & Optimus Prime must get the rest of the Autobots back together and work as a team to save the world once again. The show is set to come back in the first quarter of 2015. The powerpuff girls will also be back to claim their place on cartoon network. The powerpuff girls will be back with new redesigned versions of the girls. The girls are bringing sugar, spice and everything else nice back to the screen to tackle their old foes and maybe a few new ones. They will be back to cartoon network in 2016. “I think that them bringing back the powerpuff girls is a good thing.” Senior Dashay Reed said. “ They shouldn't have went anywhere in the first place.”
Kanye and Blondie Collaboration By Adarrius Howard staff reporter
Debbie Harry is dying to make some music with the rapper Kanye West. She is the 69-yearold singer/songwriter best known as the lead singer of the new wave and punk rock band Blondie, popular in the mid-70’s and early 80’s. She recently said that she would love to combine her talents with Kanye’s. According to A “Celebrity News” article on UK Mirror’s online news site, Harry thinks Kanye is a very nice person and easy to talk to.
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Kanye has won 21 Grammy awards for his songs. Blondie has won two Grammy’s and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. Harry started as a backup singer for a folk rock group and she once was a Playboy Bunny and featured on the cover of Rolling Stone. Kanye is rapper and Debbie was an absolutely different rapper and her group was one of the first to take rap music to number one. Ever since Kanye did a rap song for a cartoon, that was the moment she was inspired by his work,
Kanye has worked well with other rappers such as 2 Chainz, R Kelly, even underground rapper Chief Keef. Kanye really doesn’t have a good reputation with singers like Blondie after disrespecting Taylor Swift at the 2004 VMAs. “It wouldn’t be good for Debbie to combine with a rapper like Kanye because Kanye is just too much,”sophomore Kevin Sharp said. The decision is up to Kanye if he wants to pair up with Harry, who wants this opportunity to work with him.
a fraternity moves next door. Not wanting to seem “uncool” the couple tries to get along with the fraternity president and the rest of the guys. But when the couple can’t take it anymore they call the police on a reckless party next door, which causes a
massive war between the two houses. “It was a really good movie and had a lot of funny parts in it,” Anthony said. “But some of it was inappropriate so I wouldn’t recommend to everyone, but I do think that those who can should go see it.”
The Last IE V Good _____ MO SA W I ______ By Jada Burse Contributing Editor
“The last good movie I saw was Neighbors,” sophomore Anthony Hudson said. The hit movie came out May 9, 2014 starring Zac Efron, Seth Rogen, and Rose Byrne as the main characters. It was about a couple that had a baby move to the suburbs, and everything is ok until
[FALL MUSICAL]
Skid Row Comes to Ruskin
ByBRIANNA HULL
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bloodied and vine-covered sign hangs above the Ruskin High School auditorium. The crowd is hushed. The curtain goes up, the music begins and three girls tell the story of hate, love, jealousy, and greed.
or maybe the world. “My favorite scene is the dentist’s scene because it was more humorous and I got to stutter over words and it was just more hu-
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the way the show turned out and was glad to have the opportunity to be in it. “My favorite experience in the musical was developing my character,” McClure Said “Especially getting to understand why she’s so light and airy even though her situation is dreary.” Rockett said that his favorite experience was “Getting to work with the
voice things differently. According to the cast members, Hershel acted out being the plant behind the set while he was voicing it. The crowd -Delshon Bradford for the matinee cast and all the kids at was very large and almost Hickman.” every seat was filled. All One of the more difficult listened attentively and parts for him was changlaughed when a joke was ing between his characmade. ters and having to act and “I do enjoy the audience
“One day I can be a dork, and the next a rebel.”
(Delshon Bradford), Mr. Muschnick (Brayden Smith), Ruskin Seymour and Audrey (Lauren McClure) surround Audrey II as Seymour explains what it can do for their shop. Photo by Briana Hull. High School’s morous,” said Bradford. fall musical “Little Shop One of the things Bradof Horrors” is about a ford said that he had to young and awkward kid learn was to change how named Seymour played he acted and to learn by Delshon Bradford. how to be more “dorky”. Seymour was taken in by Bradford enjoyed his Mr. Muschnick, played role and enjoys acting all by Brayden Smith, who together. owns the failing store on “It gives me Skid Row. Audrey, played the chance by Lauren McClure, is to be somea beautiful and skittish one else and young girl who is plagued have a whole by her abusive boyfriend different who she is too scared attitude,” to leave. Orin, played Bradford by Hershel Rockett, is a said “One sadistic dentist who feeds day I can be off of everyone’s pain a dork and including Audrey’s. Authe next a drey II, voiced by Hershel rebel.” Rockett, is the odd venus McClure fly trap like plant who was very may save or destroy the happy with little shop on Skid Row, The cast takes a bow after the performance. Photo by Maygan Ham.
[FALL MUSICAL] [PAGE 9] Skid Row, continued from page 8 “Little Shop of Horrors” Rehearsal but we try to act like what musical. (Image Below) The chorus of Ruskin High they do doesn’t affect “I liked it, it School’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors” rehearses. Photo by Jasmine Shelton. us,” McClure said, “but was something the audience can either and I’d go diminish your energy or again. I liked add to it, and thankfully the theme,” all of our audiences were Patton-Stevenkind and thought what son said. Her (Above Image) The cast of “Little Shop of Horwe were doing or trying favorite charrors” practice their all cast song and dance. to accomplish was really acters were the Photo by Jasmine Shelton nice.” plant, Audrey, (Image Below) Tygee Faulkner directs some of the cast during rehearsal. Photo by JasRockett was surprised at and Seymour. mine Shelton. the warm welcome and “He was funny,” praise from the Ruskin she said. student body. The musical “They were into the com- ended with edy and jokes, especially Audrey II’s the Ruskin crowd,” Rock- running through (Above Image) Delshon Bradford (Seymour) poses in Audrey II in the last dress rehearsel ett said. the crowd with Photo by Alice Ryan. This was Breanna Patton- the cast holding Stevenson’s first time many Audrey to going to see a Ruskin II’s to show that it had succeeded in taking over the world. The crowd clapped energetically for the actors and the show The whole cast of “Little Shop of Horrors at the last dress rehearsal Photo by Jada Burse. Audrey (Lauren McClain) being chased was over. and hit by Orin the dentist (Hershel Rockett) Photo by Maygan Ham.
Band and Choir Play for the Holidays
Brent Wheeler the band direcotr addresses the crowd before the band’s concer Photo By Brianna Miller
The entire Ruskin High School choir directed by Jonathan Bokay sing the final song of their holiday concert. Photo by Brianna Hull.
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Talent Show’s Finest BY ALESIA DAVIS STAFF REPORTER
Ruskin High School has its annual talent show! Of the 17 performances this year, three included junior Yahzmine Jackson. Jackson’s first performance was to “Bang Bang” by Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj with the RHS dance team. “My favorite performance was probably the dance team, it was probably one of my best performances of the year,”Jackson said. Many RHS students agreed with her about the dance team performance. “It was probably my favorite performance because I liked their choreography and it was to one of my favorite songs,” sophomore Quianna Johnson said. “It was good, I liked it and they did an amazing job,” sophomore Kailey Gonzales said. Jackson’s second performance was a dance routine with Keianna Dawkins-Jones. In the routine Jackson and DawkinsJones got to portray each other’s life. Jackson was a cheerleader and Dawkins-Jones was a dance team member, where in real life the roles are vice versa. Jackson final performance
Algebra Medley - 4th Place - Lauren McClure, Darren Randolph, Aubrey Townsend, Stephanie Berg
Yahzmine Jackson performing solo to “Grown Woman.” Photo by Elecia Gillespie.
was a dance number by herself to “Grown Woman” by Beyonce. “I liked it, she can dance,” sophomore Ounjanise Ransburg said about Jackson’s solo performance. Though Jackson didn’t win this year, she isn’t downhearted about it at all. She even plans on auditioning next year to showcase her talent again. “I wasn’t hoping to win in my single because I just did it to entertain, I didn’t do it to win,” Jackson said. Jackson enjoyed the show but thought that some of the winners shouldn’t have won “I enjoyed my friend Kre’Shona, she did amazing at the talent show and I feel like she should’ve won one of
those places,” Jackson said, “I did feel like there were certain acts that should have won over others.” Jackson first started dancing when she was around three years old. She recalls being put into it first, then it becoming her talent. Jackson has an annual dance recital at a music hall every year and she is also the RHS Dance Team captain so she is used to performing. Jackson doesn’t think that she has ever had stage fright but has advice to people that are afraid to show the world their talent. “If you’re too scared about your talent, just go out there and do it. Relax, breathe, it’s okay, you will make it,” Jackson said.
Geometry Medley - 1st Place - Edosasere Amayo, Dilibe Enechukwu, Jalen Hill, Darren Randolph Geometry Relay - 3rd Place - Cleophas Jones, Shelby Woodroof, Ainsley Ort, Stephanie Berg Number Sense Medley - 3rd Place - Briana Miller, Dennis Baleta, Jeremy Baek, Ebubechi Idika Number Sense Relay - 1st Place - Ainsley Ort, Briana Robinson, Lauren McClure, Musa Khan Data Medley - 2nd Place Briana Miller, Ebubechi Idika, Delibe Ebechukwu, Shelby Woodroof Data Relay - 4th Place Cleophas Jones, Ahmad Haha, Alisha Palmer, Dyjwun Watson ACT Medley - 1st Place - Sadie Carrillo, Jalen Hill, Michelle Mayhue, Dyjwun Watson ACT Medley - 2nd Place Christian Graham, Cecil Terrell, Dennis Baleta, Terry Pettigrew
3rd Place =
ACT Relay - 1st Place - Jeremy Baek, Austin Dixon, Musa Khan, Alisha Palmer
2nd Place =
ACT Relay - 2nd Place - Sehreen Khan, Aubree Townsend, Jarom Ort, Rosetta Eiken
Opposites Reversed by sophomore Aaliyah Wlicox & senior Ke’Shauna Shurn
Stand Up Comedy by senior Tranae Lauderdale
Photos by Elecia Gillespie.
Terry Pettigrew placed the highest individual score in ACT and Number sense, and was awarded a KU Summer Engineering Camp Scholarship. Algebra Medley - 2nd Place - Christian Graham, Cecil Terrell, Sehreen Khan, Terry Pettigrew
2014 RHS Talent Show Victors
Dennis Baleta getting ready to play the violin.
Bring Home, cont. from front page
1st Place =
Apologize Violin Solo by senior Dennis Baleta
(Left) Tranae Lauderdale amusing the RHS crowd with her stand up comedy. (Top,Left) Aaliyah Wilcox & (Top, Right) Ke’Shauna Shurn reciting poetry.
In the all-day Sigma Marathon event, Stephon Barker won in 6th place.
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Could Debate Be Life? By Anthony Glover
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tanding up behind a podium across from your opponent, you listen to their argument about whether the government should expand non-military exploration. You’re recalling facts that go against your opponents reasoning. You both state your sophisticated opinion, then the judges collaborate on who won between the two of you. A butterfly feeling ignites in your stomach as your waiting to hear their decision; a few minutes go by and they announce your the winner. That’s what happens at a debate tournament. But it’s a lot more complicated than that. According to debate teacher Kelly Michale, sophomore Terren Jones and junior D’Ante Horne are the two best debaters on Ruskin’s team. “What makes me a great debater is the fact that I focus on my research,” Horne said. “I also work hard and work nonstop and I’m committed to excellence.” There are various steps to take when forming a debate.
Jones agrees. “First I found out all of my facts,” Jones said. “Then I put it into order of what I think is most important and I just make sure I have a firm case.” There are three types of debate. Lincoln-Douglas, public forum, and policy. “Policy debate is the two on two debate,” Horne said. “About trying to enact a new policy with the United States federal government. LincolnDouglas is a debate about values and morals. Public forum is a debate about a topic or a topic area.” What makes a tough competitor is a team that preps hard and works together. According to Horne. “Some of my toughest competitors have been the Lee’s Summit West squad,” Horne said. “They’ve knocked me out of national qualifiers two years in a row.” “About trying to enact a new policy with the United States federal government. Lincoln-Douglas is a debate about values and morals. Public forum is a debate about a
MJROTC students attend ball By Ciara Griffin Contributing Writer
MCJROTC is a very disciplined program, filled with structure and organization. Many student’s perception of this program is strict and harsh. But what they don’t know is that MCJROTC combines fun and learning at the same time. The students went to the Marine Corp Birthday Ball on November 8.. First, topic or a topic area.” What makes a tough competitor is a team that preps hard and works together. According to Horne. “Some of my toughest
there was a ceremony of talking, speeches, recognition, and food. After the ceremony, many of the cadets changed into their ball gowns and partied until the night was over. Alot of the cadets enjoyed the ceremony and danced with the other cadets from Topeka High School. “The ball indeed was as expected having traditions and elegance,” Cadet Isac Olivares said. competitors have been the Lee’s Summit West squad,” Horne said. “They’ve knocked me out of national qualifiers two years in a row.”
ROTC Hangs With Chiefs By Alesia Davis Online Editor & Chief
On Veterans Day, Nov.11, a small group of MCJROTC members had the opportunity to visit the WWI Museum where not only did they learn about WWI history, but they also got to meet Kansas City Chiefs players Knile Davis (#34) and Charcandrick West (#35). Many of the ROTC students were excited to take a break from school, to meet some Chiefs players and learn new information,
“I’m definitely looking forward to seeing the Veterans, some Chiefs players and all the different kinds of things that are in the World War I museum,” junior Nakeisha Cole said. A countless amount of students enjoyed the field trip. Some even asked employees if there were any jobs available at the museum. At the end of the field trip, multiple students said that they would certainly go back and visit the museum again. “I’d definitely come back.
It made learning history more enjoyable,” sophomore Rajae Hazziez said. All ROTC members departed the museum with Kansas City Chiefs hats autographed by Davis and West.
ROTC cadets taking note upon what the tour guide is explaining. Photo by Alesia Davis
(Right) Charcandrick West and (Left) Knile Davis talking to ROTC memebers at WWI Museum. Photo By Alesia Davis
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2014 is Setting By Austin Dixon
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t is now the end of the year and as the next is on the horizon, the time to reflect upon the current is now. Ruskin now get to wake up at a later time with the new school schedule pushing back classes by an hour from 7:30 a.m to 8:30 a.m. Students also no longer have to walk through metal detectors as a part of their morning routine. The District also made major differences in which grade goes into which building with pre-k and kindergarten going to Ervin, first through sixth grade going to the elementary schools, seventh and eighth grade attending Smith Hale, and Hickman now being a freshman center. Back in February, Ebola had been discovered in West Africa and caused a worldwide epidemic. Along with Ebola, the terrorist group ISIS released its terror with the killings and hostaging of U.S citizens. The Ferguson riots still rage on. After the jury ruled the police officer who killed Michael Brown innocent, the residents of Ferguson, Mo. expressed their thoughts of the decision. The results includes mass property damage and calls for justice. “Hello friend.” After lawsuits from various women, many people question whether comedian Bill Cosby can still be called a friend. Bobby Shmurda’s “Hot Boy” became popular during the summer when his dance became a trend on the Internet. Also in the hip hop industry, rappers Iggy Azalea, Migos, Young Thug, and Rae Sremmurd rose to fame and became commonly heard on radio sta-
tions. The NFL has been experiencing situations with players being involved in violence. Two of these situations that made the news include Ray Rice with his wife and Adrian Peterson’s discipline toward his child. Basketball player Lebron James returns home. After joining the Miami Heat back in 2010 and winning his first ring, James leaves Miami to return back to the Cavaliers in Cleveland. As a tribute to his deceased 6-year-old friend, basketball player John Wall performs in one of his best games of his career. In a post game interview, Wall had an emotional break down that became viral on the Internet. Space Science has reached a new bound. The European Space Agency creates his after landing a probe on a moving comet. In support of ALS, the Ice Bucket Challenge became a trend on many social media sites. Whether or not the trend is necessary is commonly argued but it has accumulated over 100 million dollars towards the ALS Association. “I think the Ice Bucket Challenge is fun but I don’t see why it got so popular,” says Junior Dilibe Enechukwu. ”Its for a good cause but I don’t know if some people participating are actually donating.” Throughout the year, some beloved figures have passed away including Robin Williams, Shirley Temple, Maya Angelou, and Joan Rivers. For more information, visit ruskinnews.com for a more detailed description of each topic, along with links to take you down memory lane.
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2014 Top Stories WORLD:
ISIS Malaysia Ebola
NATIONAL:
Ferguson Same-sex marriage acceptance in states
RUSKIN/ SCHOOL DISTRICT:
Lost of metal detectors hour later school starts new grade system (Ervin,1-6, 7&8, 9, 10-12)
ARTS & ENT.:
Bill Cosby Guardians of the Galaxy
MUSIC:
Hot Boy Release of Lil Boosie Rise of: Iggy Azalea Rae Sremmurd Migos Young Thug
SPORTS:
NFL violence/ scandal Lebron returning to Cavaliers John Wall’s tribute/ breakdown Royals TECHNOLOGY: Landing rover on comet Ice Bucket Challenge
FAMOUS DEATHS: Robin Williams Shirley Temple Maya Angelou Joan Rivers
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Are you being targeted?
By Luis Jimenez Staff Reporter
Have you been to a McDonald’s recently and ordered a huge meal alongside a large drink? Or, maybe you were in the car with your sibling and mom/dad and your younger siblings just started crying that they want a kid’s meal. But have you wondered WHY you wanted to go to Mcdonald’s or any other fast food restaurants? According to a publication by the Communities Creating Healthy Environments, the fast food corporations use a marketing tactic known as target marketing, in which the companies use ways to make you feel special to get you to buy more of their products like sodas or food. Target marketing is a problem when it promotes foods and beverages people should avoid, perpetuates stereotypes, and exploits cultural identities. While, on occasion, these are great for cultural purposes and selling a product, there’s a negative side for doing these actions. It’s called structural racism, which creates an illusion of racial inequality in our society. In the real world, where the education system, food programs, and employers interact with each other, there are times where it is unfair to certain peo-
ple and gives greater opportunities to others. One of the ways companies do this is to perpetuate stereotypes or exploit cultural symbols. Target marketing is so effective, but very dangerous, because it taps into the ideas about what it means to be a part of an ethnic or racial group. One instance of this is when Sprite created a character named Miles Thrust who had an afro, gold chains, fur trimmed coats, and had a Chris Rock attitude. What is wrong with this character is that it portrays African Americans as sloppy and exploit the fact that the big cultural boom for African Americans back then was Hip-Hop.Even executives in their own companies agree that they have used this tactic in the past. “Hispanics are media junkies,” said Peter Blacker, executive VP of Telemundo’s digital media and emerging businesses. “Target marketers know this, and exploit it.” Even Yolanda White, Assistant VP of African-American Marketing for Coca-Cola had this to say. “African-American teens, in particular, have proven to be trendsetters in the U.S. Their ability to shape culture is really critical,” said White.
Dalia Aguilera, left, and Alejandro Velasquez prepare orders for customers at Wendy’s in Burbank, California, on September 26, 2013. In January, Wendy’s 99-cent bargain menu transformed into Right Price Right Size and includes items costing as much as $2. McDonald’s and other chains are also ditching the traditional dollar deal. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Los Angeles Times/MCT)
Junk food marketers also use the identities1 of cultures to get them to buy their products. When ethnic channels use the ideas of a family meal to promote a product they are hitting a key component of Hispanic culture. An example of this is when El Old Paso promoted their flat bottom taco to Hispanics. In the commercials, it depicts a Mexican family sitting around the table wondering why their tacos won’t stay up or stand up and when they finally do, they celebrate by throwing a party. It’s also no surprise then that Coke markets to youth through its “Refresh Your Flow” hip-hop tour, using “street teams” to target youth at “teen hot spots” -- even pro-
Amazon Sends Unsold Fire Phones To Africa By Brianna Hull A&E page Editor
Thousands of unsold Amazon Fire Phones are being sent to West Africa after being fitted with a newly developed app meant to help doctors keep track of information for patients who have Ebola. Although many believe
this to be great, some disagree. “Is that the best use of our resources, for us to give them to Africa? What about other countries that have this problem?” Orchestra teacher Ariel Aguilar said. On March 29, a “mystery” hemorrhagic fever broke out killing 23 people.This fever
was later identified as Ebola. Ebola is a fatal disease that is identified with a headache and severe internal bleeding. Between Sept. 30 and Nov. 17, four United States citizens have been confirmed to have Ebola and only two have died. Those who recovered were discharged from the hospital,
moting shows at Boys & Girls clubs, according to White. Hispanic and black teens are more likely to become obese than their white or asian counterparts. Obesity among African Americans is 51% higher than for whites, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study also found that the prevalence of obesity is 26% for black girls ages 6 to 19, compared to 15% for white girls in the same age group. Also, 37% of black men are obese, compared to 32% of white men, and 7% of black men were extremely obese, compared to 4% of white men.
the first on Oct. 24, the second on Nov. 11. All were quarantined and all who have possibly come into contact with the confirmed infected were isolated for 21 days. The U.S.’s most recent death due to Ebola was a doctor who passed away in Nebraska after returning from treating patients in Africa. America has been Ebola free since.
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What is Christmas? By Luis Jimenez
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Staff Reporter
t’s the Christmas season, the time where you spend time with the people you love and cherish and give gifts of love to or where people usually decide it’s time to behave so they can get the newest video or Jordans. Since it is the Christmas season, what does Christmas or the holiday season mean to you? “My family, because every holiday we have a Christmas party and exchange gifts,” sophomore John Lewis said. “Jesus’ birthday, because that is the part you should remember,” junior Chris Gotz said. “Family, because all the Christmas songs are about family and the birth of Jesus,” sophomore Aaron Wright said. “Christmas trees because we used to decorate the tree when I was little,” junior Sam Schwartz “Gifts because I love presents and it reminds me of Santa Claus,”senior Carlos Villa-Chapman said. “Christmas carols and family, because I listen to Christmas music and see my family,” Sophomore Shelby Woodroof said. “Family, because during Christmas is to spend time with family,” sophomore Peter Nguyen said. “People who don’t know what they are doing, it’s the one day where America shows it’s ignorance,” sophomore Assyria Nixon said. “Being inside and watching outside, watching winter and drinking hot chocolate,” sophomore Murielle Mercier said.
“Spending time with family because I love being able to laugh and open gifts,” junior Rebeckah Hoskins. “The decorations, they make me calm and make me feel at home and all the traditions,”junior Emily Dyer said. “Time spent with friends and family together and to be with people you love,” senior Hershel Rockett said. “Celebrating Jesus’ birthday because it’s Jesus, he died for our salvation,” senior La’Rae Jackson. “To spend time with my family, it’s important to spend time with the people you love,” senior Ahbreshea Lea said. “No school, we get a break full of happiness and joy,” sophomore Nathan Holloway said. “Family, you get to be around them and go back to Africa and get Ebola,” junior Dilibe Enechukwu said. “Presents, because my parents have money,’’sophomore Shelby Donnell said. “Being with family and friends who care for you,” sophomore Kailey Gonzales said. “The memorial of Jesus Christ, since I’m a Jehovah witness,” sophomore Aaliyah Wilcox said. “Get together with your family and celebrating Jesus,” sophomore Natasha Boyd said. “To be with the people you love and spend time with family,” sophomore Juan Abundiz said. “Being with family because it’s when families get together,” sophomore Marco Cano said
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Outdoor Ice Skating in KC By Orshemmel Wynn Contributing Writer
In Downtown, Kansas City Crown Center is opening up its only outdoor ice skating rink. This is the 42nd season of outdoor ice skating. They are planning on letting all of Kansas City come and enjoy some fun, hot cocoa, and coffee. On opening day it will be free from 6 a.m. till 9 a.m. and you will be able to get coffee or cocoa. The regular admission prices will be $6 or free for adults over age 60 and children age 4 and under. Skate rental is $3, or skaters may bring their own. Children 12 and under have to be under supervision of a parent or guardian. They also have a 2 for 1 Tuesdays. After 5 p.m., pay one full price admission and get a second one for free. Skate rental is not included. For more information, visit their website https://www. crowncenter.com/AttractionsTheaters-List/Ice-Terrace for more information.
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Homework hates sleep By Addarius Howard
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s you rub your eyes and look up at the clock it’s 4 a.m. in the morning and you are still up finishing homework from yesterday. You realize you only have two hours left before you have to get up for school and you have 20 problems left. Sleep is a big deal having school at this phase of your life. Teens are so focused on electronics and their friends that they lose sight of the amount of sleep they’re suppose to get. At Least 30 minutes before you go to bed, you should turn off all electronics such as cell phones, laptops, Kindles, and televisions. Sleep has a big role in learning and memory processes. Getting those eight hours of sleep can either make or break your day. Earlier school start times makes the teen body think its the middle of the night and he or she has had little time to sleep to feel rested or alert. Not getting enough sleep affects the teens behavioral habits.
Also lower overall performance in school work, academics, and athletics. Teens may think they feel wide awake at bedtime but really are exhausted. That leads to sleep deprivation in many students who need sleep or to wake up early for school and have work afterwards. Weekday and weekend sleep patterns are completely different from each other. If teens go to sleep late on weekends then try to get back on a weekday sleep pattern it’s going to be very difficult because you aren’t used going to bed and waking up early. Teens spend a lot of time staying up doing homework when they should spend some of that time getting rest. Working late and getting the work done will affect your school work negatively the next day. As teenagers, time management is an important skill that will help you get more sleep and have your work done sooner, preventing sleep deprivation. It will also improve your overall work and energy level.
Ruskin Students’ Sleep Habits
J.Cole drops fresh new ‘Forest’ album
Jasmine Shelton Staff Reporter
J. Cole dropped his third studio album with Jay-Z’s record label Roc Records. “2014 Forest Hills Drive” hit the stores on Dec.9. The rapper’s new album took a different approach, telling life stories in his own artistic way with no featured artists. The 29-year-old rapper named his album after his childhood home in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The album includes songs like “Jan. 28,”“St. Tropez” and “Hello.” The album uses all types of music sounds. His song “January 28”, which is also Cole’s birthday, walks us through Cole’s rise to fame with a very inspiring hook. His single “St. Tropez” is a song inspired by the posh French town. In the song Cole doesn’t do much rapping, but he show off his singing skills. The song talks about the pressures of being famous and the “ lights” of hollywood, and is afraid that he will fall into the “lifestyle” of people from there. This song incorporates hooks from Chaka Khan,and The Twinz, who both have songs titled “Hollywood”. One of the best songs on
the album was his emotional ballad called “Hello.” The song is about a girl that Cole continues to sing about. The nameless girl has been mentioned in songs like “Dreams” ( The Warm Up), “Power Trip ( Born Sinner), and “ Can I holla at you (Truly Yours). The song follows Cole down memory lane and about how he wants to get back with the girl, but can’t because she now has two children and doesn’t think he can take on the responsibility of children, when he can barely find where he belongs. The song incorporates Cole’s rapping skills as well as his singing skills. The album is tearing up the charts. HipHop Dx gave the album 3 out of 4 starS. The L.A. Times gave it 4 of 5 stars noting its authenticity. The Boombox called it a “daring project” and is expected to sell 240,000-270,000 copies. It is projected that the album will move more units than Rick Ross’ “Mastermind,” which currently holds the year’s biggest selling week in hip-hop with 179,000. “2014 Forest Hills Drive” is also available for electronic download wherever music is downloaded.
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BALLIN’
Junior Danielle Woodruff, a key defensive player for the Lady Golden Eagles, gets back to her position.
Senior Keaunta Harper-Love wide open for an easy layup during game at Ray-Pec
Senior Aviona Robinson running for the loose ball to lead her team. Robinson scored a 3-point shot at the buzzer to put the Lady Eagles into overtime during the Dec. 11 Ray-Pec game. Photo by Tomiece Johnson.
Junior Donta Tibbs shoots and makes a free throw during their game at Ray-Pec
Senior Le’Ondra Wilson goes up for the rebound over the opposing RayPec defender. Photo by: Tomiece Johnson
Sophomore DuVonte’ Beard goes in for a tough layup during the game at Ray-Pec.