THE PAW PRINT Vol. 1 Issue 2
October 17, 2017
Urban Pathways Family Feud Night On September 29th Urban Pathways had its first ever Family Feud Night. The game night sponsored by Mrs. Ferguson and the Black Student Union, pitted teachers against students in an entertaining and competitive few games of Feud. The event hosted by Mr. Bonner portraying the real life host Steve Harvey was an all-around success with many teachers, staff, students and parents in the audience participating. There were two games played with the staff winning both games, both times failing to win the “big money” rounds. Game one featured Staff (Ms. Garland, Ms. Beck, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Rosswog, and Mr. Charles) against Students (Dera Cabbastalk, Chyna Williams, Mariha Torres, Aniya Jones, and Kimell Stribling). Game two featured staff (Ms. Hefflin, Ms. Jackie, Ms. Okane, Mr. Corbett, and Mr. Reevey) against Students (Ashlee’bea Jones, Johnathan Lilly, Joniah Stowers, Mya Swain, and Cynaijah Francois). We hope to see you all at the next event.
Mass Shooter Attacks Country Festival 64 year old Stephen Paddock became the latest mass murder in the United States after he opened fire on concert goers in Las Vegas. The Route 91 Country festival became a scene of chaos and terror as Stephen Paddock stood in his 32 floor hotel room and reigned down fired on unsuspecting party goers. After the bullets stopped flying the casualties in all were 59 dead and more than 500 injured. Among the dead was Stephen Paddock himself who took his own life as Police and SWAT were closing in on him. While inspecting his hotel room several guns were found on the scene including semi-automatic rifles, which had been altered to be fully automatic. Further police investigation into Paddock showed that he was a resident of Nevada and lived close by. When police raided his home they found guns, explosives, and chemicals that are used to create bombs. This is truly a sad situation that has occurred. A concert is supposed to be a place to relax and enjoy a good time, and not have to worry about being innocently gunned down. We should all that a minute and moment of silence to remember all those lives loss in this senseless act of terrorism. Written by Ty’Raya Kitchen
Awareness Month for October In addition to October being National Bullying Prevention month, and National Breast Cancer Awareness month, it is also recognized for many more causes and organizations. These include Red Ribbon Week, AIDS Awareness, Child-Abuse Awareness, Cyber Security Awareness, Hispanic Heritage, Lupus Awareness, Jazz Awareness, National Alcohol Awareness, National Brain Injury Awareness, National Down Syndrome Awareness, National Disability Employment Awareness, National Orthodontic Health, Psoriasis Awareness, National Spina Bifida Awareness, Vegetarian Awareness, World Food Day (Oct.16), National Liver Awareness, Healthy Lung, and Rett Syndrome Awareness. Each of these organizations have campaigns for their great causes. Which can be located at their national or local websites. Please go out and get involved in one or many of these great causes. By, N. Bermudez, & M. Brookes
World/Local News Trump Travel Ban heats back up Early in his presidency Trump decided to put a travel ban on these eight countries: Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen. "Making America Safe is my number one priority. We will not admit those into our country we cannot safely vet," Trump stated. Some people can still apply for green cards, visas, or travel documents that will not be revoked. The DHS says the President’s proclamation will keep us safer from terrorists. Written by Macia Hill & Taylor Dotson
By Marcia Hill
The Bride is Back The new Greenfield Bridge, scheduled to open next weekend, is no longer the bridge with a diaper. The old bridge got that nickname when Pittsburgh’s Department of Public Works first hung nets off its arches to catch crumbling concrete, then built a secondary bridge across the Parkway East so that any debris that got through the net wouldn’t hit vehicles on the highway underneath. After two years and 17.5 Million dollars the bridge will be back up and running. The Greenfield Community Association is planning a “bridge is back” party for the community members living in Greenfield. Many people are excited to see the bridge back functioning as it will relive a lot of rush hour traffic through Oakland, Squirrel Hill, and to the Parkway. By. J. Benton & T. Kitchen
Hurricane Season in Full Effect
Scam Alert
By. Breanna Ewell
By T. Dotson & M. Hill
Hurricane Harvey which hit Texas was described as the most destructive hurricane since Wilma in 2005 to touchdown in the south causing massive damage to the state of Texas. A little over a week later another devastating hurricane, hurricane Maria destroyed much of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. The combined damage from the two hurricanes, resulted in hundreds of people died, tens of thousands with property damage and hundreds of thousands without power and water. Where are these Hurricanes coming from? Is it global warming, is it Mother Nature? Arguments are being made from both sides one this. One thing is for sure, recovering from such devastation will take a large amount of time, money and effort from everyone.
There’s a new telephone scam that is hitting several parts of Pennsylvania that everyone should be on the lookout for. These scammers are calling people and demanding they pay money for back taxes and other court fees or else face being arrested by the federal courts. Many of the individuals called by these scammers have been elder or disabled individuals who are considered easy targets for their scams. “We’ve heard of a number of scams where people are impersonating government officials,” says Deputy Attorney General Jess Harvey. Harvey encourages anyone who may have had one of these calls to not just simply ignore the call but to report it to his office at scams@attorneygeneral.gov so they can take further look into things and hopefully prevent it from continuing to happen.
Sports and Clubs NFL Players Take a Stand against Trump Across the NFL there was a day of unity among players, coaches and owners. There were protest shown from virtually every NFL team during week three. The Raiders and Redskins game one of the “prime time” games was one that really stood out. The entire offensive line of the Oakland Raiders, the only line in the N.F.L. made up entirely of African-American players, was joined by virtually the entire team in kneeling or sitting during the national anthem before their game against the host Washington Redskins. It was one of the strongest visual displays of the many protests. Across the field, the Redskins along with their owner Daniel Snyder stood with linked arms as some players chose to kneel. Many fans at FedEx Field could be heard booing the players while they sat. NFL reporter, Michele Tafoya reported that Raiders Coach Jack Del Rio told her the Raiders players would have preferred to stay in the locker room, but because of the demands of prime-time television they would have likely incurred a delay of game penalty. The protests were part of a massive show of solidarity around the league in the face of harsh criticism by President Trump, who had called for protesting players to be fired. Written by, Derrick Blake
All Hype or All Ball . Lonzo Ball also known as zo was born October 27 1997. His basketball hype came in high school when he and his 2 younger brothers were putting up stats that other high school players or college players couldn’t do. The person responsible for giving him and his brothers all the hype was the man himself their father Lavar ball. Lonzo’s dad would tell any and everyone who listened that his sons are some of the greatest basketball players around. He proclaimed Lonzo the NBA’s best player already. Some people feel that Lavar is doing way too much hyping up of his sons which could put too much pressure on them to succeed. Others believe Lavar a former college basketball player himself is trying to relive his own life through his sons. In my opinion Lavar is just being a great dad supporting his sons to help them get the most out of their basketball talents. After being selected number 2 overall in this year’s NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, Lonzo now has to prove that he isn’t all hype and that his dad Lavar is correct in calling him one of the greatest players in the league. Lonzo is off to a great start as he was selected as NBA summer league MVP averaging a double double with points and assists. In my opinion Lonzo ball is going to be a great NBA player as long as he doesn’t let the pressure his dad is putting on him get to him. Written by Mikayla hall, Emoni Taylor
The Forgotten Dynasty While many people praise the New England Patriots, Golden state Warriors, and Pittsburgh Penguins for their dominance in their sport, there is a somewhat forgotten dominating team that deserves respect and recognition. That team is the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx. The Lynx just capped off the WNBA season by winning the championship. It’s 4th championship in 7 years. This year’s Lynx team which has 4 of the 5 oldest players in the entire league on it, was led by Mya Moore, Seimone Augustus, Sylvia Fowles, Rebekkah Brunson, and Lindsay Whalen to an 85-76 win over the LA Sparks. With the win Rebekkah Brunson became the only player in WNBA history with 5 championships. Sylvia Fowles, the finals MVP also set a WNBA record for most rebounds in a championship game with 20. This team has proven it belongs in the conversation for greatest sports teams and we salute their greatness. by E.Taylor
Entertainment Top 10 Albums of 2017 With a little over 3 months left in the year 2017, time has certainly passed by fast. With the passing time came new artist to make an impact on the music game as well as soon old artist who are proving they’re here to stay. Here is a list of the top selling Albums so far in 2017 from worst to best. 10. Future-Future 9. GTTM-PNB Rock 8. The Fate of the Furious Soundtrack 7. My Moment-Tee Grizzley 6. Issa Album-21 Savage 5. Grateful-DJ Khalid 4. Culture-Migos 3. HNDRXX-Future 2. More Life-Drake 1. DAMN-Kendrick Lamar By Taylor Dotson
TV Shows to get caught up on 1. Riverdale caught it on Netflix or On 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Demand
Henry Danger caught it on Nickelodeon Big Bang Theory caught it on CBS TBS or On Demand The Simpsons caught it on Fox, Netflix, Hulu, or On Demand The Office caught it on Netflix, On Demand, or TBS Shameless caught it on Showtime, Netflix, or On Demand How to Get Away With Murder caught it on ABC, Netflix or On Demand The Walking Dead caught it on AMC, Netflix, or On Demand By: Fatimah Bisiriyu
Fashion by Lazeiah Johnson & Maisha Jones With summer over and fall here, the weather is getting a little colder out. We’ve listed some of the top fashions for coats and jackets this season.
IN COMMAND FAUX FUR COAT – MULTI $69.99
FUR REAL FUR COAT – NATURAL $89.99
UPPER EAST SIDE COAT - CAMEL
$ 49.99
WAYS TO GO TRENCH COAT – CAMEL $34.99
Movies
Assassin’s Creed Origins
If you’re to take a trip to the movie theater here’s a quick take from Rotten Tomatoes on their ranking of top box office movies
By Earl Dunbar
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Blade Runner 2049 The Mountain Between Us It My Little Pony: The Movie Kingsman: The Golden Circle American Made The Lego Ninja Movie Victoria & Abdul Flatliners Battle of the Sexes By: Elizabeth Johnson
Assassin’s Creed Origins takes place in a colorful world of ancient Egypt. It is set back in the time when there were pyramids and Pharaohs. The game allows you to control a warrior in 49 B.C. You use your blade to hunt and control the desert. This action RPG game is released on October 27th. It is for PS4 and Xbox One.
School Spotlight Student Spotlight Senior Aniya Jones Emoni Taylor & TyRaya Kitchen interview transcipt How long have you been attending Urban Pathways? “7 years, since 6th grade” How do you feel about the overall school culture? “It could be better since we’re all black” If you wer principal and found yourself in charge, what would be the first thing you’d do? “Try to interview every student to get to know them personally” In your opinion what makes a good educator? “Someone who has multiple teaching methods” In your opinion what makes a good student? “Someone who is a positive leader” If this school were a movie, what movie would we all be in? “Dear White People” If you had the power ot hire anyone to be your teacher, who would you hire? “Mrs. Ferguson, she knows how to get the students attention and goes beyond with helping” What are your future career goals and aspirations? “To be a criminal justice agent and to leave behind a legacy” What famous/celebrity person do people say you most look like? “KeKe Palmerr” What is your favorite tv show or movie? “The Help” What is your faviorite food or place to eat? “Soul food” Where is the best place you’ve vacationed at? “Virginia Beach” Do you prefer Tupac or Biggie? “Tupac” Do you prefer Lebron James or Michael Jordan? “Lebron James” Would your rather be able to teleport anywhere or be able to read minds? “Teleport”
Staff Spotlight by Taneiya Young & Asia Hall This issue staff spotlight we will be Mr. Rob Campbell 9th and 10th grade history teacher. Below is the transcript of our interview. AH: How long have you worked here?
RC: 15 YEARS
AH: How do you feel about the overall school culture?
RC: Best school year yet
AH: What are some things you would like to see change or improve?
RC: Student behaviors
AH: In your opinion what makes a good educator?
RC: Passion, someone who loves what they teach
AH: In your opinion what makes a good student?
RC: Someone who puts forth effort
AH: If you weren’t in education what career would you have?
RC: I would be a Minister
AH: What hidden/special talent do you have that not many people know about? RC: Can play the Tuba and runs marathons AH: What is your favorite tv show or movie? RC: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off TY: What famous person/celebrity do people say you look like? RC: Fred Flintstone TY: If this school were a movie, what movie would we all be in? RC: The Longest Day TY: Where is the best place you’ve vacationed? RC: Texas TY: Do you prefer coffee or tea?
RC: Tea
TY: Do you prefer Beyoncé or Taylor Swift?
RC: Taylor Swift sings to my heart
TY: Would you rather be alone for the rest of your life or constantly surrounded by annoying people? RC: Alone
School Announcements School Happenings/Upcoming Events National Honor SocietySoccer ClubBlack Student Union-Sadie Hawkins Dance coming up, snack sale during lunches Key Club-Parent Advisory Committee on the 26th 5-6:30pm, Community Service event w/BSU coming up High School Student CouncilChess ClubHigh School Book ClubPhotography ClubMiddle School Student Council- Our officers are President TyRaya Kitchen, Vice President Ayanna Bennett, Secretary Elizabeth Johnson, and Treasurer Fatmata Bah. We will have a snack sale every Friday during middle school lunch starting on the 6th.. We will be partnering with Small Worlds Daycare to read to preschoolers Drama ClubFishing ClubInteract ClubCheerleadingFitness ClubMiddle School Girls BBall- Physicals will be done on the 19th High School Girls BBall- Physicals will be done on the 19th Kickboxing-Will start in spring semester GolfDanceDrivers Ed-
Students of the Month for September In recognition of Students of the Month for September please join me in congratulating the following students on meeting and exceeding all of their teachers and staff expectations becoming student of the month. We look forward to honor and recognize those students for the Month of October in our next issue. 12th grade-Erick Aracena de la Cruz and Kiana Flournoy 11th grade-Tyler Davison-Harper and Dametria Hanner 10th grade-Darnell Anderson and Danaya Pollard 9th grade- Elijah Miles and Victoria Evans 8th grade- Montae Lowery and Cherrell Cunningham 7th grade-Dior Devers and Ayanna Bennett 6th grade-Tre-maire Maddox and Rakiah Jones-Sidberry
Leisure Section Block Goku with Energy Sword DB Super
Riddles/Jokes
By Claelynn Mikell
What has one head, one foot and four legs? A Bed If you were in a race and passed the person in 2nd place, what place would you be in? 2nd place! What is the center of gravity? The letter V! What has a head, a tail, is brown, and has no legs? A penny! How many months have 28 days? All of them! What gets bigger and bigger as you take more away from it? A hole!
Crossword Puzzle
Yo momma's so stupid, she put lipstick on her forehead to make up her mind. Yo momma's so dumb, she went to the dentist to get a Bluetooth. Yo momma is so fat, I took a picture of her last Christmas and it's still printing. Yo momma's so stupid, she put two quarters in her ears and thought she was listening to 50 Cent. By E. Dunbar & K. Edwards
Sudoku Puzzle
Dragon Ball Z Meme’s By Earl Dunbar
Student & Staff Submissions Game of Life Let’s play a game of life where life and death could stab you like a knife. Troubles,stress,pressure.family friends,money problems,education,pain. What if someone took that all away what would the world be: We're like pawns on a game board we choose our path in life and follow our dreams
Shikmaru Naru By Malique LewisBrown
We can't change our destiny but we can live it out to the fullest: We reflect on others actions and follow people, we get jobs, marry and have kids: We expand the human generation: This game of life is about life,death,paths,and beliefs: Each person have a role to play We choose our own role whether it's good or evil: This whole world is a like a game board called ¨The Game of Life¨” We build our lives using materials this Earth provides: Our actions is what changes the world this is how we develop and live: There’s billions of pawns on this board of life: We're free and independent we choose our way of life and how to live: We make our own choices and decisions and accept our actions: As soon as your pawn falls your Game of Life is over You lived on this board for a long time, It's time for you to, It's time for you to become a beautiful new small pawn and work your way up again. Changing the world in this ¨Game of Life¨ Written by Aliyat Bisiriyu
Babysitter written by Jade Pettus One day there was a 14 yr. old girl named Heather. Heather was just finishing up school and decided she wanted to get a job as a babysitter. One day Heather created signs for her new business. She stood on the sidewalk for an hour to hand out her signs, but nobody came and it was getting very dark. Jessica her mom came out and told Heather that it’s 6:45 pm and getting too dark to be out anymore. Disappointed at the turn out Heather went with her mother in the house and to bed. The next morning Heather’s mom yelled up to heather “HEATHER COME OUTSIDE NOW!” Heather came running outside to see a whole line of people at her house. Heather was confused to what was going on and asked, why are all these people here? One person asked, are you the girl that want to become a babysitter? Heather said yes, yes I do. Heather ran back into the house. Jessica asked her where she was going. Heather yelled back I have to get ready. As Heather was getting ready her mother helped Heather out by getting a sign in sheet for the parents to write their names, their child name, and contact information on. Heather came running back down stairs to see a living room full of kids. She asking her mom if she got all their contact information. Jessica said yes I did heather and now it’s all up to you. Good luck with your business. And that’s how Heather achieved her goal of being a babysitter The end
Classifieds Jobs/Help Wanted Seasonal Part-Time Sales Department Clerk Mattel, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA Grill Cook - PPG Paints Arena – Concessions Aramark Pittsburgh, PA Part Time Data Collector Headway Workforce Solutions Pittsburgh, PA Warehouse Worker-Part Time UPS Pittsburgh, PA Olive Garden is Hiring Servers & Line Cooks! Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Pizza Maker and Prep Cook Ardolino's Pizza - Pittsburgh, PA 15241 Store Associate ALDI -Ross Township, PA Food Services Associate -West Penn Hospital - Pittsburgh, PA Online Order Fulfillment Team Member TARGET -Pittsburgh, PA Retail Associate Veterans Canteen Service - Pittsburgh, PA Retail Store Associate -Adidas -Pittsburgh, PA Store Associate/Stocker -Big Lots! -Pittsburgh, PA
Community Events/Programs Green Market 2:30 PM | Wednesday Oct 18, 2017 Phipps Conservatory Carnegie Knits & Reads 4:30 PM | Wednesday Oct 18, 2017 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Kids Hip Hop Dance Class 6:00 PM | Wednesday Oct 18, 2017 Pittsburgh HEAT North Location Books in the 'Burgh: "Playing Through the Whistle," by S.L. Price 7:00 PM | Wednesday Oct 18, 2017 Heinz History Center Equus Play 8:00 PM | Thursday Oct 19, 2017 Pittsburgh Public Theater Dodo 8:30 PM | Thursday Oct 19, 2017 Carnegie Museum of Art Night of the Living Dead-The Musical 12:00 AM | Friday Oct 20, 2017 The Lamp Theater Living Your Yes 6:30 PM | Friday Oct 20, 2017 The RLA Learning and Conference Center The Sneaker Bash 7:00 PM | Friday Oct 20, 2017 Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Heart Walk 8:00 AM | Saturday Oct 21, 2017 North Shore Craft & Vendor Fair 9:00 AM | Saturday Oct 21, 2017 Carnegie Presbyterian Church ZooBoo 10:00 AM | Saturday Oct 21, 2017 Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Saturday Silver Screen - Free Movie! 2:30 PM | Saturday Oct 21, 2017 Carnegie Library (Downtown location) Support Our Girls: Knock Out Breast Cancer 5K & 10K 7:00 AM | Saturday Oct 28, 2017 Downtown Pittsburgh Meet, Play, Learn: A Gaming Meet Up 11:00 AM | Saturday Oct 28, 2017 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Acknowledgments Recognition to all reporters/staff/writers On behalf of the Newspaper team we would like to thank all those staff and students who worked on this issue of the Paw Print. We hope that you enjoyed this issue and look forward to adding to our already talented team of student writers to make our team much stronger. Keep on the lookout for our next issue coming soon!!!! Asia Hall
Kymir Edwards
Taneiya Young
Malique Lewis-Brown
Claelynn Mikell
Jade Pettus
Maisha Jones
Aliyat Bisiriyu
Mikayla Hall Niccole Bermudez Emoni Taylor
Ty’Raya Kitchen Miracle Brooks Marcia Hill
Jaquan Benton
Mr. Reevey
Ms. Ralston
Mr. Corbett
Lazeiah Johnson
Elizabeth Johnson Fatimah Bisiriyu Earl Dunbar Taylor Dotson Mr. Whaelen Breanna Ewell