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My Strange Borgia

Borgia students with strange addictions are spotlighted

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Atypical

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ATYPICAL

Atypical boy smashes the ordinary

Natalie Baker Outlet Staff Writer

Have you ever felt different? Well you are certainly not alone. The winter drama, Atypical Boy, is unlike anything that has graced the Borgia stage. It is a social experiment as much as a play. Atypical Boy takes place in a surreal world that is eerily similar to our own. It is narrated by an omniscient and controlling character called “The Ordinary.” In this place, “conformity is compulsory,” but Boy is unable to conform. Despite his futile efforts to make others happy, he is unwanted. Some try to cure him, but he is determined a monster and banished. In exile, he enters the world of monsters where he meets two opposite characters that will change his life forever. There are several elements in the play that are quite original, including that the script is very stripped, as in it doesn’t give much aesthetic direction or ideas. This leaves the set, costumes, lights and themes entirely up to the individual companies.

Another is that the story calls for puppeteers to manage what the script calls “monsters.” And there are lots of them. Each character is said to have at least one of these monsters. The characters are diverse in the way that they react to their monsters. Interestingly, the original cast who debuted the work at the Coterie Theater in Kansas City, Missouri based all the costumes and set pieces on Japanese anime. That is the kind of creative freedom Atypical Boy creates. This show aims to allow all participators to express themselves as individuals, uninhibited by normalcy. Mr. Buchheit, theatre director, was excited and a little nervous to take on this show. “I’ve never done anything that is as symbolic as this show is, or that includes puppets,” he admitted. “It’s kind of risky—that was what intrigued me about it.” Several students who are part of the show read the script ahead of time. Senior Bridget Smith, who plays Girl in the show, was one of

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them. “I really enjoyed it. It wasn’t a regular read; it made me think,” Smith explained. “It is a great story filled with symbolism and deep themes. It’s very creative, relatable and inspiring.” Although the details of Borgia’s interpretation of the show are shrouded in mystery, it is expected to hit Props home with a lot of viewers. Puppets and their pupThis unique pick for the peteers are essential to the winter drama comes at a show. The puppets are a perfect time for the theatre wide variety of styles, colors department. This year celand personalities ebrates 50 years of Borgia theatre, and Atypical Boy is expected to exemplify the versatility of the troupe. Celebrations include bringing back alumni for improv challenges and displaying scripts, pictures and props from shows of Borgia’s past. “I want people to recogThrust Stage nize that we treat people who are different poorly Atypical Boy will be the and that we can change,” first show at Borgia to be noted Buchheit. “Just a little performed with audience change could make the members seated on three world a better place.” sides of the stage. Atypical Boy will hit the The Outlet | 3 Borgia stage Jan. 23 to 25.

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Natalie Baker Outlet Staff Writer

The Borgia campus contains a wide vari ety of individuals with equally wide interests. Sometimes, these interests develop into hobbies. Hobbies can beco me habits. Habits can become obsessio ns.

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umors of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” This is a well-known quote, and now it refers to something new: paper books. Many believe that the paper book is on its last leg and will be replaced with eBooks. However, this may not be the case. The sale of the eReader dropped sharply in 2012, according to the Huffington Post, although it is partly due to the fact that people have bought tablets with more frequency, such as the iPad. But a survey from Rasmussen Reports shows that the paper book continues to be the preferred reading method for the majority of the United States, with a 75 percent preference. “This doesn’t surprise me at all,” said junior Brendin Rogers. “I know so many people who would rather hold a physical book than be distracted by an eBook.” One of these people is sophomore Mary Humphreys. “I like paper books better than eReaders. I like holding them, and I like having books in my bookshelf. It feels...wonderful,” said Humphreys dreamily. Another supporter of paper books is senior Elizabeth King. “I like paper books,” said King. “They will always be reliable, while technology isn’t. What if your iPad crashes?” But not everyone at Borgia supports staying with the triedand-true paper book. 6 | The Outlet

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“I like eBooks, because I like to read three or four books at the same time,” said Borgia principal Kevin Mabie. “I never know which book I’m going to be in the mood for.” Paper-book supporters have their worries about what they would do if their main reading medium indeed ceased to exist. “I would probably stop reading entirely,” said junior Chelsea Hill. King also believes that getting rid of books would be a bad idea. “I don’t think you would get any new readers, because what makes people want to read is seeing the hard copy,” she said. The person at Borgia who has perhaps been hit the hardest by the eBook trend is librarian Becky Price, who was forced to give away many of the books in the library. “I cried when I had to sell them,” said Price. “Honestly, I cried. But it’s where technology is going. And students don’t use them as much. They’re more apt to go online and do the research there. And there are some wonderful resources online.” But not all hope is lost for paper books. While eBooks are undoubtedly becoming more prevalent, a large preference for paper books remains for many, and evidence points to them always being readily available and able to coexist peacefully with eBooks.

Studyin' it Up Bethany Ottens Outlet photo editor Quizzes, tests, and (yes) exams occur fairly often at Borgia. For students, it can sometimes be difficult to keep up with the studying that needs to be done in order to “make the grade.” Students are forced to find the most efficient study method for them individually. Many students choose to make notecards. Frau Siess said that being able to feel notecards and see the colors of the cards helps the study process. “Everyone has a color that helps them learn better. Mine ended up being blue. So if I have blue notecards or if I write with a blue highlighter on notecards, I will learn the information faster,” she explained. “Using other senses such as feeling the notecards or chewing good-tasting gum while studying is also helpful.” Some students choose to study by themselves while others find a study group. “I like to study with a group of friends that I can be serious with. I learn faster when my friends and I can explain the information to each other and are able to have fun with it,” said Sarah Price, freshman. Music can be key in memorizing information. It is always an option to listen to music while studying. “I listen to music as I study to keep me motivated,” said senior Kelli Arens. “Which is especially needed when I have a big test coming up.” Everyone has their own taste in music, and according to

many, all different genres help students study. “My favorite study music ranges from Adele to Twenty One Pilots,” Arens shared. Snacks can improve any study session, whether it’s Cheetos, candy or ice cream. Snacks also can be used as incentive to study. “I make a game out of studying. For every question that I answer correctly, I get a snack,” noted sophmore Jacob Hoevelmann. Caffeinated drinks can help keep students alert while studying as well as the morning after a late-night study session. The best beverage to drink when studying is yellow soda, according to Frau Siess. “Mountain Dew, Sundrop and Mello Yello contain something that activates the neuron receptor which connects the left and right sides of the brain,” stated Frau Siess. Among all the stress of studying, don’t forget to take a few minutes to relax. “I study on and off for an hour or two hours at the most,” said senior Parker Wehking. Taking breaks in between allows the brain time to refocus. Sleeping is when the brain works to retain new information making it the ideal time to study. “Studying before I go to sleep always seems to help me remember more information than cramming for my test in homeroom,” noted freshman Sarah Price.

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No More Video Games

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Or Nothin'" jacob grellner Outlet Staff Writer

In today's electronic age, there are a select few who stand against the tide in the defense of board games, hide-and-go seek and other childhood favorites. They believe that having a good time isn't found in the hands of a game controller, but in spending time outside with friends and physical activity and competition. "I don't dislike video games and sometimes I even play them, but I don't want my life or the lives of my friends to revolve around them," stated Anthony Howell, junior. Howell is a leading advocate for a group of kids who have started to throw down their game controllers and head outside. Howell and his friends have been getting together almost every weekend and spending time playing games that most have left in their pasts. "We play a lot of games, but one of our favorites is “Manhunt,” which is just like hide-and-go seek tag," said Austin Schroeder, junior. Schroeder agrees that nowadays, many teens’ social lives revolve around video games. It has been found in a local Fox News that a teen will spend up to four hours a day on some kind of gaming device. "I just thinks it’s boring sitting in front of a TV 10 | The Outlet

for hours doing nothing but pressing buttons," explained Schroeder. Another favorite for the group of friends is “total nerf warfare.” "As kids, we all wanted to be heroes of war, and now we can do it in a fun way," justified Ryan Murray, junior. The guys understand that sometimes their antics could be seen as childish and immature, but to them, it doesn't matter as long as they are having a good time. They also agreed that they would rather shoot each other with their nerf guns than shoot each other inside of a TV screen. When asked whether or not they were closed of group, Howell laughed and said, "Anyone is allowed to join in as long as they try to have fun." The amount of players that join in on the games varies anywhere from 10-12 people. It seems that the crowd is growing as new games are discovered. As the guys plan their weekend, of fun-filled gameplay, they invite you to join the revolution. They will stand against the tide and do it while having fun. This group is just one example of the growing epidemic striking here at Borgia.

INSIDE THE EMODELING OF BO GIA

jacob grellner Outlet Staff Writer

Borgia is always looking to move forward, and this year it is easy to spot the school’s improvements. But many are wondering what is motivating all of this hard work and money. Could this have a negative effect on Borgia or can students and faculty expect Borgia to soar to new heights? As strange as it might seem, the beautification of Borgia’s campus is always on the mind of President George Wingbermuehle. One of his main jobs is to get more students to come to Borgia as the years continue on, and his plans seem to be working, as the number of students admitting to Borgia has skyrocketed in the last two years. “We hope that the new upgrades to the Borgia campus help admissions as we have already seen an interest from new possible students here on visits,” commented Wingbermuehle. The two newest campus additions catching the eyes of visitors are the Borgia’s turf baseball field and the new parking lot with an up-and-coming pavilion. Wingbermuehle assures the Borgia family that not only were the upgrades needed, but they will also be beneficial to all in the years to come. Wingbermuehle believes that the addition of the new baseball field will take care of rainouts altogether. The turf fields also will allow Borgia to host ad-

ditional home games and draw in larger crowds. “The field didn’t cost Borgia a cent either,” boasted Wingbermuehle. “It was a very generous gift from the Athletic Association and didn’t cost the school’s capital a penny.” With the help of the new baseball field, Wingbermuehle even hopes the baseball and softball teams will be able to have strong seasons. With the gift from the Athletic Association, Borgia found a new opportunity in funds that were saved up. “We have always had a problem with parking for sophomores, since many of them become new drivers throughout the school year,” Wingbermuehle recalled. To solve this problem, the administration came up with a plan for a new parking lot that has already been put to use. The new lot took the place of the marching band’s practice field. There is no doubt that the parking lot will exceed the needed places for new drivers. “Already the requests for spots are flying in,” says Wingbermuehle. The new lot is promised to fulfill the needed parking spots for the coming 2014 school year. Always looking forward, Wingbermuehle already has future plans for a new multi-purpose athletic building that he is very excited about.

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On average, how much do you speak in German at home per day? A. Half an hour B. All day, every day C. I only speak German at school T/F The best present I got for Christmas was a cooking oven when I was a kid. Where were you born? A. U.S. B. Switzerland C. Germany Favorite movie? A. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban B. The Notebook C. Lord of the Rings Weirdest thing in your purse? A. Socks and teeth from my kids B. A fork from my lunch C. 4 yet-to-be-used sparklers

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Favorite lunch? A. Fried pork chops B. A rare steak with fresh green beans C. A mixed berry smoothie and an apple Best Christmas present you’ve ever received? A. John Deere Backhoe B. Nintendo 64, already equipped with Pokemon Battle Revolution C. A black Rawlings baseball glove T/F Mr. Eggert went to Washington High School his freshman year. First car? A. Buick Skylander B. Ford Excursion C. Toyota Corolla Favorite childhood game? A. Sonic the Hedgehog B. Tony Hawk Pro-Skater C. Super Mario Bros Favorite vacation destination? A. Anywhere with my family because they’re there B. St. Louis because of all the sports there C. Denver, Colorado for the ski slopes

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Favorite movie? Favorite lunch? BOTTOM OF PAGE 21. A. The Titanic A. Sausage and Shells B. Gone With The Wind B. Baked Potato Bar C. Skatetown USA C. Chicken Noodle Soup Favorite vacation destination? Best Christmas present you’ve ever received? A. A “Staycation,” because I do not need to pack A. A beagle puppy in a present box from my B. San Diego, because most of my brothers and daughter sisters live there B. Plane tickets to California to visit my family C. New York, because of all the bookstores there C. A Snuggie Favorite book? A. To Kill A Mockingbird Best Christmas present you’ve ever received? B. The Masque of the Red Death A. Having my oldest brother home for Christmas the C. Huckleberry Finn year my father passed away B. Getting on the TV show Dream Kitchen Remodel C. My Frigidaire wall oven that I got from my daughter Favorite lunch? How much do you cook outside the classroom? A. Chicken wings and ranch dressing A. All the time; my love of cooking always "whisks" B. Chicken strips and fries me away the minute I get to my home kitchen C. Chicken pot pie B. Not enough—I'm usually "whipped" by the time I Best Christmas present you’ve get home ever received? C. Whenever I can "mash" it into my busy schedule A. A set of golf clubs What is your favorite line from your favorite movie, B. A giant red calculator The Kid? C. A megaphone on a blue lanyard A. “Yeah, look at us go…look at us go, kid.” Favorite movie? B. "I am not a loser!" A. The Blind Side C. “Aww, somebody call the waahmbulance!” B. A Christmas Carol What was your favorite childhood game? C. Top Gun A. I love doing puzzles and have a love-hate relationFavorite vacation destination? ship with the game Operation. A. Jamaica, because of the beach. B. I love Hungry Hungry Hippos, but once one of the B. Canada, because of the pancakes. hungry hippos almost ate my finger off! C. China, because they’re good at math there. C. My favorite thing to play with as a child was my T/F The weirdest thing in my purse is some Easy-Bake Oven. My real oven now has become my yarn. new toy. Favorite author? What is the weirdest thing in your purse? A. Stephen King A. A spatula B. James Patterson B. A two-dollar bill C. R. L. Stine C. Dental floss

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Borgia Teachers Favorite lunch destination? A. Longhorn Steakhouse B. Steak ‘n Shake C. Colton’s Best Christmas present you’ve ever received? A. Handmade pictures from my kids B. An adorable little chinchilla named Hamburger C. Mean Girls on DVD T/F My favorite movie is Out of Africa. Favorite vacation destination? A. Rhode Island. It’s cute and tiny. B. Hawaii. I love the beach, warm weather and water. C. Washington. Especially the town of Forks. That’s where Twilight was set. What is the weirdest thing in your purse? A. three tubes of lipstick with lids that are M.I.A. B. a map of Kamchatka in Russia C. a half-eaten Ding Dong

Nicole Addison What is your favorite lunch? A. Fried Ravioli B. Baked Ravioli C. Toasted Ravioli Best Christmas present you’ve ever received? A. my engagement ring B. my calico kitten C. my Jeep What is your major? A. Biology B. Photojournalism C. Chemistry

Favorite lunch? A. Reuben Sandwich B. Turkey Sandwich C. Ham Sandwich On average, how much do you speak in Spanish at home? A. Nada B. Mucho C. No hablo Español. Best Christmas present you’ve ever received? A. A box of tissues B. A fifty pack of mechanical pencils

T/F My favorite movie is Wizard of Oz. What was your favorite childhood game? A. Life B. Monopoly C. Scrabble Favorite vacation destination? A. South America B. Switzerland C. Scandinavia

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Favorite lunch? A. A large Mountain Dew slush from Mobil B. Mrs. Kenny’s homemade chicken salad sandwich C. Spaghetti with Bosco sticks and a couple of Mr. McKee's eggs on the side How many Mountain Dews do you drink per day? A. 1 - a 64oz. bottle B. 4 - 12oz. cans C. 2 - 2 liters Best Christmas present you’ve ever received? A. A sled named Rosebud B. My first video camera C. An igloo built in my living room of Mountain Dew 24-packs How many movie sets have you worked on? A. 14 - I keep track exactly B. Two and a half C. More than I can remember— they all run together in my mind Favorite childhood game? A. Hide-‘n-seek, but no one would ever come look for me so it was really boring. B. Dodgeball, until it became a game of who can make Joe cry the fastest. C. Clue, but everyone else would steal my cards and beat me.

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C. Socks T/F My favorite childhood game was Hide-’n-seek. Favorite movie? A. Skatetown USA B. Austin Powers C. Fast and Furious Favorite vacation destination? A. Too many to remember B. Who has time for vacations? C. The teachers’ lounge

Favorite lunch? A. Sushi rolls with kimchi B. Breakfast with bacon C. Asparagus wrapped in bacon and stuffed with cream cheese Favorite artist? A. Michelangelo B. Pablo Picasso C. Miley Cyrus Favorite movie? A. Star Wars B. Fried Green Tomatoes C. Secondhand Lions T/F My favorite childhood game was Monopoly. Favorite vacation destination? A. The Grand Canyon B. Smoky Mountains C. Yellowstone National Park Weirdest thing in your purse? A. Can of Soup B. Razor The Outlet | 13 C. Both A and B

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From humble freshmen to the lofty seniors, there is never a shortage of diversity at Borgia—dynamic athletes to talented thespians to...amateur zookeepers. Sure enough, among the over-500 students that call SFBRHS home, there happen to be some who have made some rather interesting choices for pets. From squawking chickens to bumpy lizards, Borgia students boast a bizarre range of crazy critters as their own. One such student, senior Josh Brehe, has had his feathery friends since seventh grade. “Not everyone is cool enough to have chickens,” quipped Brehe. “They require a lot of love and bonding time.” In addition to this unconditional love, Brehe added, his chickens require care on a regular basis, especially for his favorite, a dapper young lad named Montey. Conversely, senior Tyler Murray and junior brother Ryan insist their goat is far less needy. According to Tyler, Bucky basically runs the place himself. “Bucky does not really require any special care,” Tyler laughed. “He does what he pleases and roams around my property eating pretty much anything.” 14 | The Outlet

Just like the Murray brothers, senior Bethany Haskins also has a goat roaming her property. However, the Haskins’ petting zoo doesn’t stop there. In addition to her goat, which is cleverly named “Baby Goat,” other members of the Haskins family include an enormous dog named Bentley, a lamb named Peaches and a mini horse named Lola. “They’re all the best friends that ever were,” joked Haskins. But not everyone enjoys the constant neighing, barking and clucking that is sure to accompany all these wily pets. Freshman Jonathan Ritter is one such person. “I feel that I have the best two silent and smell-less pets in the world,” Ritter explained. These peaceful and odor-free pets are Marcalene and her male counterpart Brock—two lovely hermit crabs. And even though they all can’t agree on whose pet is the best, they all have a special place in their hearts for their furry, scaly and sometimes feathery friends. “It’s pretty awesome knowing that I have a pet that no one else really has,” smiled Tyler Murray. “Having interesting pets make me feel unique,” she said “It’s always nice being known as the girl with the mini horse.”

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When the school bell rings, students trudge up to their classrooms and plop down in their chairs, preparing for another school day. But precisely which chairs they sit down in is a decision made by either the student or the teacher. For many teachers, assigned seating is the way to go. More often than not, the students are arranged alphabetically by last name, often with the first person located in a corner in the front of the room and the last person in the opposite corner in the back of the room. There are a few reasons teachers arrange their class this way. “What I’m trying to do is scan down the rows very quickly to see who’s absent, and if there is an open spot, I know where to look,” said English teacher Stan Westhoff, a true supporter of alphabetical seating. But roll call is not the only reason many teachers prefer this method. “If they sat where they wanted to, they would be more distracted and less engaged,” noted Spanish instructor David Stores. Students have some differing opinions on this type of seating. Many of the opinions are split, depending on which end of the alphabet a student’s last name is on. “I like sitting in the front when it’s a difficult class,” said senior Neal Alfermann. “But in the easier ones, I don’t like it because I can’t really slack off and play games.” 18

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Alfermann is the first senior in alphabetical order, so in assigned seating, he will always be in the front and in a corner. At the opposite side of the room are those near the end of the alphabet, which some don’t care for. “I think it’s just something you get used to,” said senior Jacob Wunderlich. “It (stinks), but after a while, it’s not so bad. It’s taught me to be more patient and go with the flow.” But other teachers prefer to let the students choose where to sit. “If kids are getting good grades and not being disruptive, I’m fine with letting them sit where they want,” said math teacher Michael Pelster. Quite a few students have positive feedback on the free seating method. “I think it’s great, because it allows me to meet new people,” said freshman Kylie Stout. The influence of other students seems to be the largest reason for proponents of free seating, in both positive and negative ways. “I want the freedom to choose my seat, because then I might get stuck by someone I don’t like and get distracted,” said sophomore Heidi Obermark. Not all places in the classroom are the same. Where students sit can impact their learning and happiness in the particular classroom. Teachers have to carefully consider which methods they should use and how it will affect certain students. When it comes to classroom seating, there’s much more than meets the eye.

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Borgia is rich with tradition from day one, and this year the Marching Knights are continuing one of their ongoing traditions. Every three years the marching band takes a trip during Christmas break and takes part in the Bowl Game of America. These traditions have been going on for 12 years and counting. This year the band will be going to Orlando, Fla. The band will leave Christmas night around 10 p.m. and arrive in Orlando on Dec. 26 around 6:30 p.m. Sue Bright, marching band director, has been with the Marching Knights for 20 years. She is making sure the students are prepared before going on this trip. The students will be performing the songs “Blister in the Sun,” “Dynamite” and “Disco Inferno.” “We have been given the songs we will be doing, and they will learn them before we leave and they are to be memorized before we get down there,” said Bright. On this trip, the marching band will rehearse and perform with bands from around the country at the Bowl game. They also will march in the Macy’s Holiday Parade that will travel through Universal Studios. This trip also will include days for sightseeing and a Blue Man Group performance. All students have something they are looking forward to the most.

2013 Orla ndo Katelyn Skaggs Outlet Business Manager “The event that I’m most looking forward to is getting a tour of Universal Studios and getting to go to Harry Potter world. I’m a Harry Potter nerd, so it’s a dream come true,” commented sophomore Heidi Obermark. Marching senior Elizabeth King attended the trip freshman year when the band went to New Orleans. King will be attending her second Bowl Game trip this year. King remembers her favorite part of the trip being the visit to the aquarium. “After playing at various locations in New Orleans, we were given the rest of the day to tour the city and myself and a few other students went to the city’s aquarium,” mentioned King. “It was by far my favorite and something I still remember today.” For over 12 years, the band has had the opportunity to attend four Bowl Games of America. This year will be the fourth Bowl game the band has taken part in. The first trip in 2004 was to San Antonio, Texas to the Alamo Bowl Game. The second in 2007 was to the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tenn. Then in 2011, they ventured to New Orleans, La. for the Sugar Bowl. This year the band will be go to Orlando, Fla. for the Russell Athletic Bowl Game. As the band practices and counts down the day until they leave, this tradition is one that will be around for many years to come, according to Bright. The Outlet | 19

New Films Bust Out of the Box Office

MOVIE REVIEWS & Onto DVD Emma Darling & Cameron Rolf Outlet Staff Writers

Our nation's capital is getting heatedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and, for once, not just politically. Set in a picturesque Washington, D.C., recently released action-thriller White House Down certainly lives up to its genre, cramming as many booms and pows as possible into its 137-minute running time. The plot revolves around struggling Capitol police officer John Cale (Channing Tatum) and his serendipitous presence in the still-intact White House at the breakout of disaster. While touring the President's home with his daughter Emily (Joey King), bombs detonate in the Capitol building and DC is soon under the control of typical bad guys and their cronies. Cale must act quickly to save both his daughter's and the President's (Jamie Foxx) lives in an action-packed thriller. Although at times the plot fringes on the unbelievable (perhaps because of a strikingly obvious lack of guards and security), breathtaking scenes of pure inferno and a memorable presidential limousine joyride make White House Down a must-see for pyromaniacs, action buffs and, of course, star-struck Channing Tatum fans alike.

White House Down, Rating: PG-13 COMEDY

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Grown Ups 2, Rating: PG-13 Boasting the same star-studded cast (sans Rob Schneider) that garnered huge success in the first movie, Grown Ups 2 picks up the plot three years after the original left off. Now moved back to his Connecticut hometown to be closer to his three old chums, Lenny Feder (Adam Sandler) faces the ever-present problem of raising a family and, ironically, growing up himself. However, the rest of the pack, Eric Lamonsoff (Kevin James), Kurt McKenzie (Chris Rock) and Marcus Higgins (David Spade) face similar issues of their own. McKenzie is deeply hurt when his wife, Deanne (Maya Rudolph), forgets their anniversary. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Higgins learns that a romance long forgotten has resurfaced in the form of a rugged, tattooed boy: Higgins' child. Although many deeper issues of the everyday family are explored, the film never fails to cleverly twist in the humor. From crazy bouts with testosterone-driven frat boys to strange carwashes (featuring the male cast of SNL) that certainly aren't forgettable, Grown Ups 2 perfectly builds off its prequel in a manner that'll keep the laughs rolling while lightheartedly exploring the inner workings of true family.

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A Case of You, Rating: PG-13 Justin Long plays a lonely writer named Sam in the romantic comedy entitled A Case of You. Similar to MTV’s television show Catfish, this chick flick is both humorous and accurately depicts learning more about someone through social media. One day, Sam meets a barista named Birdie and realizes that he was interested in knowing more about her. As a result, Sam looks up her profile on Facebook and learns what she is most interested in. He decides to make himself her perfect guy in the hopes that she will fall for him. This is a hilarious story about love, loss and hope. A Case of You is a chick flick that won’t disappoint.

THROWBACK

ROMANTIC COMEDY Director John Hughes wrote a classic that is still viewed and loved to this day. The Breakfast Club is a legendary throwback to the 80’s in which five high school students come together in Saturday detention. Despite their stereotypes, these students realize they are all connected in ways that surprise both the characters and the audience. While they pour their hearts out to each other, little by little more is revealed about their character. The rebellious actions played by actors Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall and Ally Sheedy are a must-see. This 80’s film never fails to tear at the heartstrings with its humor and capability to bring emotion to the average high-school student. Though some consider this movie a throwback, The Breakfast Club is not easily forgotten.

The Breakfast Club, Rating: PG-13 Judy Kandlbinder 1. B. 2. A. 3. True 4. B. 5. C. Ramona Slayton 1. B. 2. A. 3. C. 4. True 5. B. 6. C.

Michelle Kenny 1. A. 2. B. 3. B. 4. A. 5. True 6. C. Nicole Addison 1. C. 2. A. 3. B. 4. True 5. A. 6. B.

TEACHER QUIZ ANSWERS:

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Barbara Steffens 1. B. 2. A. 3. C. 4. A. 5. False - A tape measure 6. B. Joseph Bitzer 1. C. 2. A. 3. C. 4. A. 5. A

3. A. Andrew Eggert 4. C. 1. A. 5. B. 2. A. 3. False - Borgia James Thompson 4. A. 1. A. 5. B. 2. B. 6. A. 3. C. 4. A. 5. A. 6. B. Patty Russel 1. A. 2. B.

Manuela Schmitt 1. B. 2. A. 3. True 4. B. 5. C. 6. A. 7. A.

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‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through Borgia, not a student was stirring,

not even a ______________. But a few blocks over, a Borgia staff Christmas party roared. Evnoun eryone was having a wonderful time, except for _________________; he/she was bored. So he/ teacher she stole all the _______________________ & Christmas decor. Yelling “Stop your ______________________, christmas food holiday activity I’m the modern day grinch!” The other teachers & staff started __________________ as the sad verb new Grinch flew through the window. He/She _________________ the streets and found a verb place to set his/her holiday hate aglow. Little did he/she know, but the _____________________ noun belonged to ____________________. _____________________ was a well-known Christmas exuberant. His/ same student student’s name Her halls were decked, tree ________________ & eggnog drank. As the Grinch kicked down the verb door, _________________ declared, “I smell a(n) ________________, I know the stank.” He/She used a(n) animal the student _______________ candy cane as a sword to _________________ smite the villain. The Grinch cried out, adverb adjective “I’m sorry, I only wanted a(n) _________________ present this season!” Our hero only grinned adjective & handed him/her a box. The Grinch ripped off the wrapping, “It’s perfect, just what I

wanted! It’s a(n) __________________!” It knocked off his/her socks. The two then returned to noun the party, where ______________________ was weeping onto a ________________ hopelessly. When the noun teacher pair started to repair the damage done, it was obvious all was forgiven and Christmas had won. As the night moved on, seasonal spirits reigned and the party guests looked forward to seeing the sun.