THE PAW PRINT Vol. 1 Issue 5
February 27, 2018
BSU Black History Month Museum Members of the Black Student Union showed off their creativity and passion for Black History as they turned our library into a makeshift museum full of Black knowledge and Black accomplishments. The museum perfectly timelines the history of African Americans. From the days when Blacks were Kings and Queens in Africa, through the times of Slavery in America, through the reconstruction time period after slavery where Blacks were still fighting segregation and for equal rights of their white counterparts to modern day where some would argue that some issues may be reverting back to old times instead of progressing forward. If you haven’t had a chance to stop in and look around you really should do so. Spending about 10 to 15 minutes in there would enlighten you to things you may have not known or at that very least help increase the knowledge you already have about specific things. Excellent job BSU
Inaugural African American History Quiz Bowl
Seniors Delores Jetter, James Shaw, Nature Askew, and Zuriel Harris-Scott successfully competed in the first African American History Quiz Bowl. The competition organized by Mrs. Ferguson, the BSU, and Key Club was held at CCAC Northside campus. Our students won first place honors defeating teams from City High Charter School and Propel High School. The competition was tight, with each school doing very well in the individual rounds and in the speed rounds. In case you missed it or want to re-watch the competition, you can go to our school website at www.upcs.net and watch it or search it up on youtube. Be sure you give a congratulations to our winners and we look forward to defending our title next year‌
World/Local News Florida School Shooting Victims This month 17 people were killed by a gunman at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Please take a moment to honor and pay respect to these individuals. Alyssa Alhadeff, 14, Scott Beigel, 35, Martin Duque Anguiano, 14, Nicholas Dworet, 17, Aaron Feis, 37, Jaime Guttenberg, 14, Chris Hixon, 49, Luke Hoyer, 15, Cara Loughran, 14, Gina Montalto, 14, Joaquin Oliver, 17, Alaina Petty, 14, Meadow Pollack, 18, Helena Ramsay, 17, Alex Schachter, 14, Carmen Schentrup, 16, Peter Wang, 15,
50th Anniversary of ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’
The 50th anniversary of the first national broadcast of ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ was on Monday, Feb. 19th. Fred Rogers Company CEO Paul Seifken says the show’s themes of love and acceptance continue for a new generation with “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.” The show is produced in Pittsburgh and is the number one show on PBS Kids among young and adolescent children. The week of Feb. 27, PBS will air new “Daniel Tiger” episodes back-to-back with the “Mister Rogers” shows that inspired them. PBS is also airing a special on March 6 at 8 p.m., which will be hosted by Michael Keaton.
Pittsburgh Zoo closed because of power outage The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium temporarily closed for a day due to a power outage. Zoo spokeswoman Tracy Gray says the facility uses backup generators to run its aquariums and otherwise keep animals warm when the power goes down in colder weather. Power was restored the following morning. The outage affected the zoo and about 700 other Duquesne Light customers. Utility spokeswoman Jessica Rock says a transformer failed and had to be replaced.
No KFC for the UK If you like eating KFC, you should be happy to not live in the United Kingdom. The UK is currently under a short supply of KFC Chicken. Yes chicken, KFC has been forced to temporarily close most of its UK outlets after problems with a new delivery contract led to a chicken shortage. A total of 562 KFC outlets remained shut following a weekend of disruption that peaked on Sunday night at 646 closures. KFC published a list of only 338 of its 900 stores that were still open on Monday night. Many were offering a limited menu and restricted opening hours. In a statement KFC blamed the chicken shortage on a contract with delivery company DHL. “We’ve brought a new delivery partner on board, but they’ve had a couple of teething problems – getting fresh chicken out to 900 restaurants across the country is pretty complex,” it said.
Sports and Clubs 2018 NBA All-Star Game ratings down slightly from last year A new format for the NBA All-Star Game had a negligible impact on television ratings. Total viewership for the game was down slightly compared to last year, although it improved over 2014, the previous time the league's midseason showcase faced competition from the Winter Olympics. Turner Sports announced that the game drew an average of 7.7 million viewers on TNT. Last year's game attracted an average of 7.8 million viewers. In 2014 during the Sochi Olympics, an average of 7.5 million people watched the NBA's best at the All-Star Game. This year's game abandoned the traditional Eastversus-West format in favor of teams selected by superstars LeBron James and Stephen Curry. James' team won 148-145 in an uncommonly competitive matchup that featured better effort on defense. Turner said the ratings improved among key demographics, including people between ages 18 and 34, and that video views on social media channels were up 37 percent compared to 2017. Some of the reason for the ratings being down may have been due to the lack effort and defense during last years All Star Game. The game was painful to watch with none of the “superstar” players showing any effort on defense allowing players to score at will. The final score of that game was 192 to 182 with the West team winning. Anthony Davis was the MVP scoring 52 points. The new format for this year’s game was a much better product and much more competitive, which should help rejuvenate the watching audience for next year.
Pittsburgh native John-Henry Krueger wins Olympic Medal Yinz better believe it! Pittsburgh's own John Henry Krueger breaks America's individual speed skating medal drought with silver in the 1000m. Krueger finished second behind Canada’s Samuel Girard in a thrilling final despite being the lowest-ranked skater going into the race. Krueger’s win was the United States' first individual speed skating medal since 2010. Krueger's road to the Olympic podium has been a long one. In 2009, Krueger was plagued with an illness throughout the Olympic Trials that led him to miss out on the Sochi Games. Still at a very young 22 years of old, Krueger could be back in 4 years to skate again for another medal, hopefully this time a gold one.
USA Women’s Hockey redeems themselves and win gold
On Thursday in Pyeongchang, the USA Women’s Hockey team removed a 20 year weight off their shoulders by winning an Olympic gold medal. Team USA defeated Canada, 3-2, in a thrilling shootout win to earn their first gold medal. It was the third consecutive Olympics in which the American and Canadian women faced off in the finals, with Canada winning Gold each time. It couldn’t be scripted better that this historic win came on the 38th anniversary of the “Miracle on Ice” where the Men’s US Hockey teams upset defeat of the dominate Soviet Union Hockey team in Lake Placid.
Entertainment Black Panther Movie Review
Chadwick Boseman once again impresses as the titular hero, T’Challa, encapsulating the swagger and reverence of the character perfectly. His chemistry with both Lupita Nyong’o’s Nakia and Letitia Wright’s Shuri is organic and real. Michael B. Jordan’s Erik Killmonger is one of the best villains in the MCU. Continuing the angle taken with Vulture in Spider-Man: Homecoming, this character is relatable, angry, and extremely realistic. He has understandable motives and aspirations that give this film more depth than most good versus evil struggles in the MCU. While it does not overtly express its angle, the film serves as an appropriate social commentary that comes at exactly the right time. This type of social commentary has only previously been apparent in Marvel’s Netflix shows, so it is refreshing to see this critical focus appear in a feature film. It may make some people uncomfortable or even angry, but this movie addresses a topic in society that needs to be discussed. Overall, this is a great movie. It’s action-packed and fun without relying on crippling quips and jokes like previous Marvel movies. The attention to detail is apparent throughout, and the cultural representation in the cast, costumes, and sets is phenomenal. I give it a 9.8 out of 10.
Top 10 Designers from London’s Fashion Week
1: Burberry 2: JW Anderson 3: Simone Rocha 4: Erdem 5: Roksanda 6: Christopher Kane 7: Matty Bovan 8: Richard Malone 9: Marques’ Almeida 10: Richard Quinn Upcoming Video Games Riftstar Raiders (Xbox One) – February 27 Darkest Dungeon (Xbox One) – February 28 Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – March 6
Trending Now on Netflix Allas Grace-Drama Peaky Blinders- Drama Mind hunter-Drama
Kirby Star Allies (Switch) – March 16
Seven Seconds- Crime/Drama
Assassin's Creed Rogue: Remastered (PS4, Xbox One) – March 20
The End of the F***ing World-Comedy
Attack on Titan 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch) - March 20
She’s Gotta Have It- Comedy
Far Cry 5 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - March 27
American Vandal- Comedy
MLB The Show 18 (PS4) – March 27
Longmire- Action
School Spotlight Student Spotlight Senior Kimell Stribling Q: How long have you been attending Urban Pathways? A: Since 9th grade Q: How do you feel about the overall school culture? A: It’s okay, It can be better Q: If you were principal and found yourself in charge, what would be the first thing you’d do? A: make sure all my students get all the help they need. Q: In your opinion what makes a good educator? A: Someone who connects with their students Q: In your opinion what makes a good student? A: Someone who is respectful, listens, always prepared Q: If you could change anything about the school, what would it be and why? A: I’d make it bigger and add more sports Q: If this school were a movie, what movie would we all be in? A: Mean Girls Q: What hidden/special talent do you have that not many people know about? A: ‘Whistle Songs Q: What are your future career goals and aspirations? A: Be happy, make money, and have the career I want Q: What famous person/celebrity do people say you most look like? A: Monique Q: What is your favorite TV show/movie? A: Pretty Little Liars/Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Q: what is your favorite food or place to eat? A: Pizza/Any place with pizza Q: Where is the best place you’ve vacationed? A: Florida‐Universal Studios Q: Do you prefer Tupac or Biggie? A: Both Q: Do you prefer Lebron James or Michael Jordan? A: Michael Jordan Q: Do you prefer McDonalds or Burger King? A: McDonalds Q: Would you rather be able to teleport anywhere or be able to read minds? A: Read Minds Q: Would you rather be alone for the rest of your life or constantly be surrounded by annoying people? A: Annoying People Q: Would you rather give up bathing for a month or give up social media for a year? A: Social Media Interview completed by Taylor Dotson & Marcia Hill
Staff Spotlight Ms. Neely This issue staff spotlight will be Ms. Neely below is the Q&A transcript by Marcia Hill & Taylor Dotson Q: How long have you worked here? A: about 309 days Q: How do you feel about the overall school culture? A: It’s fantastic! Panther Pride all the way! Q: What are some things you would like to see change or improve here? A: Actual gym and treadmills fixed Q: In your opinion what makes a good educator? A: Attending IUP! Being Passionate about your subject Q: In your opinion what makes a good student? A: Someone who is respectful and wants to learn Q: If this school were a movie, what movie would we all be in? A: Lean on Me Q: If you weren’t in education, what career would you have? A: Police Officer Q: What hidden/special talent do you have that not many people know about? A: Making loud noise when I smack my mouth Q: What famous person/celebrity do people say you most look like? A: Cameron Diaz Q: What’s your favorite tv show or movie? A: The Ellen Show Q: What’s your favorite food/place to eat? A: Nicky’s or Patron/chips & salsa Q: Where’s the best place you’ve vacationed at? A: Europe Q: Do you prefer tea or coffee? A: Black Coffee Q: Do you prefer Taylor Swift or Beyonce? A: Taylor Swift, I already have the tickets Q: Do you prefer Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt? A: Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Q: Would you rather be alone for the rest of your life or constantly be surrounded by annoying people? A: Alone Q: Would you rather live without the internet for one month or without AC/heating for one week? A: AC/Heating
School Announcements School Happenings/Upcoming Events National Honor SocietySoccer ClubBlack Student Union-Be sure to stop in the library to see the African American Museum created by BSU and check the schools website for all other events that happened this month. Key Club-First annually African American Quiz Bowl was won by our Students here at Urban Pathways. Check the school website for pics and videos. High School Student CouncilChess ClubHigh School Book ClubGlobal Minds-Will be meeting with Ms. Brittany to discuss our next opportunities to expand our global culture awareness. Middle School Student Council-There will be a middle school debate contest happening next month. Students will have the opportunity to debate issues happening in the world today! Drama Club-Attended a theater workshop at the Byham, Learning about techniques of playwriting, stage make up, stage management, and safe stage combat. Look for pictures on the schools website Fishing Club- Will resume in the spring time Interact ClubCheerleading- Cheerleading is almost over, there is still time to come show your support for the boys basketball team Fitness Club-The Winter Olympics are going on right now, everyone should watch them Middle School Girls BBall-Season is over, players be sure to turn in your uniforms. There will be a banquet held next month High School Girls BBall- Season is over, players be sure to turn in your uniforms. There will be a banquet held next month Kickboxing-Classes will begin next month, everyone interested should be on the lookout for announcements and flyers GolfDance
Students of the Month for January In recognition of Students of the Month for January 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 November in our next issue. 12th grade- Deasia Reed & Antonio Green 11th grade- Antoinette Phillips & Daniel Anderson 10th grade9th grade- Ja'Naya Morgan & Elijah Miles 8th grade7th grade6th grade-
Leisure Section Anti-Bullying Comic Strip
Jokes & Riddles Q: What do you call a pig that knows karate? A: pork chop!
Q: What is a pirate’s favorite letter? A: Aaarrr!
Q: Where do sheep go to get their hair cut? A: To the baa‐baa shop!
Q: Why did the boy take a ladder to school? A: Because he thought it was a HIGH school!
Q: What kind of button can you not undo? A: A belly button!
Q: What type of jam can’t be eaten? A: A traffic jam!
Q: Why can’t you trust atoms? A: They make up everything!
Student & Staff Submissions Send A Drop Of Kindness
It Couldn't Be Done
Send a drop of kindness, And see a happy face. A drop of kindness goes real far, It may even reach outer space.
Somebody said that it couldn’t be done But he with a chuckle replied That "maybe it couldn't," but he would be one Who wouldn't say so till he'd tried. So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin On his face. If he worried he hid it. He started to sing as he tackled the thing That couldn’t be done, and he did it! Somebody scoffed: "Oh, you’ll never do that; At least no one ever has done it;" But he took off his coat and he took off his hat And the first thing we knew he'd begun it. With a lift of his chin and a bit of a grin, Without any doubting or quiddit, He started to sing as he tackled the thing That couldn't be done, and he did it. There are thousands to tell you it cannot be done, There are thousands to prophesy failure, There are thousands to point out to you one by one, The dangers that wait to assail you. But just buckle in with a bit of a grin, Just take off your coat and go to it; Just start in to sing as you tackle the thing That "cannot be done," and you'll do it.
By Edgar Guest
Poet: Julie Hebert
Send a drop of love, And feel a loving embrace. It feels so good to feel like, You are in the right place. Send a drop of hope, But be that shinning star. Hope is wonderful to have, But sometimes you can't sit away so far. Send a drop of faith, With a single prayer. And God will show the way, As faith is always there.
Minions Memes
By: Earl Dunbar
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Community Events/Programs From Slavery to Freedom Film Series: “Standing on My Sisters’ Shoulders”: 5:30 PM | Wednesday Feb 28, 2018, Frick Park 2005 Beechwood Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15217 South Allegheny Reality Tour: Drug Prevention & Education 6:00 PM | Thursday Mar 1, 2018 Citizens Hose Company Fire Hall 526 Monongahela Ave Glassport, PA 15045 Easter Bunny Photo Time 11:00 AM | Friday Mar 2, 2018 South Hills Village 311 South Hills Village Pittsburgh, PA 15241 The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show 6:00 PM | Saturday Mar 3, 2018 Omni William Penn Hotel 530 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 The Bob O'Connor Foundation St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser 6:00 PM | Saturday Mar 3, 2018 Sokol Club 2912 East Carson Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Pine-Richland Softball Funny Fundraiser! 7:30 PM | Saturday Mar 3, 2018 Mars VFW Post 7505 331 Mars Valencia Road Mars, PA 16046 The Grand Duke 2:30 PM | Sunday Mar 4, 2018 Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall 300 Beechwood Ave Carnegie, PA 15106 Learning Engineering: The Art of Applying Learning Science at Scale 4:30 PM | Thursday Mar 8, 2018 Carnegie Mellon University Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center 5000 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Power & Grace: Improving Your Performance with Sports Medicine 1:00 PM | Saturday Mar 10, 2018 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Studios 2900 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15201
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
Hugh Walker
Cherrell Cunningham
Ja’Myah Scott
Elizabeth Johnson Fatimah Bisiriyu Earl Dunbar Taylor Dotson Mr. Whaelen Breanna Ewell Jalen Achilles