Sabish Press
Edition 1-October 2013
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Life at Sabish
Thoughts.... Sabish
by Mariana Hernandez and Nicole Athanasiou
Do you like school? Well, we hope you do because this month we decided to do opinions on school. One of the stereotypes about school is that everyone dislikes it and it’s boring. Many students at Sabish, surprisingly, answered yes, they do enjoy school.
Most sixth graders agreed that school was fun, saying, “It’s amazing!” and, “It’s awesome!” Students in other grades weren’t as enthusiastic, but said school actually wasn’t that bad. But as most students know, “It's the law.” Emily Ott says, “It’s not that bad, but homework is not the best thing.” Another student responded by saying, “Yes, I do like school because I have a motivation to be in school.”
We asked some eighth graders how they feel about going to high school. Malina Vang told us that she was nervous and a little bit scared, unlike Emily Wood who said, “It’s okay. I’m not nervous.”
The most challenging question we asked was, “What do you want to study in college?” An 8th grader unhesitantly replied, “How am I supposed to know that? I’m only in middle school!”
Some students suggested things to make the school better. Christina Lopez said that teachers should get more excited to teach and not just stand up in front of the class and start talking. Sia says, “There should be four people to a table [side]. And we should get microwaves.” Sixth graders, including Mario, Julisia, and Star said they like school because they feel comfortable and everyone is caring.
After we interviewed some students we bumped into Ms. Blatz, who is in her second year at Sabish teaching math. We decided to ask her how she felt about our school. She said, “I love Sabish! I think everyone here is friendly and everyone can grow.”
Almost all the students in Sabish Middle School said that they liked being in school and also that they like Sabish so, “GO SABISH BEARS!”
6th Graders Join the Bear Den
by Kristi
We questioned 6th graders about their new life at Sabish.
Our first question was, “How do you like Sabish?” We went into the gym and found 2 random 6th graders throwing a medicine ball back and forth when we asked them the question they answered, “Good because of nice people and teachers.” They also said that “there was no bullying.” We took a few 6th graders out into the hall and asked them our second question which was, “How is it different from elementary school?” Ella Schmitz answered, “You have to go class to class and you have lockers.” Cole Carlson answered, “There’s more homework and there are different classes I’m not used to.” Our next question was, “Were you scared to come to Sabish?” Most 6th graders we surveyed said yes because of the lockers. Also because they thought the teachers would be ogres and thought they would be very strict. But one students said, “No because I didn’t think the people would be very mean.”
Then we asked 6th, 7th, and 8th graders about how they like the lunch at Sabish.
Mainly all of the 6th graders said that the food here was better than the choices at elementary school except for a few that said it seemed more artificial. Every 7th grader we interviewed said that the lunch at Sabish was “disgusting” or that “they should use real food.” All of the 8th graders we questioned said that the food was “nasty” or “gross because they have found hair in the meal multiple times, or that the meat is never cooked enough.” We asked them, “What the school could do to make it better?” Most of the students we interviewed said, "Get better food, get new recipes, or use real food.”
Volunteering
by Abby and Cristal
Volunteer means “a person who performs a service willingly and without pay". Why should you volunteer? Volunteering can help others in your community, and some volunteer opportunities will help you get in NJHS.
NJHS is a national organization that recognizes students that show great Scholarship, Citizenship, Leadership, Service, and Character. To be in NJHS, you have to have a 3.5 or better grade point average during all terms at Sabish. You also have to receive approval from the majority of the Faculty Council and show Scholarship, Citizenship, Leadership, Service, and Character. You can not have any suspensions or detentions.
One thing people have done is volunteer to help rake leaves on Saturday, October 26 from 8:45am - noon. The kickoff meeting was at McDermott Park. People brought their rakes and helped out others.
You could volunteer at the Fond du Lac Public Library. To volunteer, you just have to talk to the person at the front desk and tell them you are a student at Sabish Middle School and you would like to volunteer. You would be shelving DVDs. Only seventh and eighth graders can volunteer.
Another thing you could do volunteer at the Fond du Lac Senior Center. They are looking for help in a variety of areas such as movie showings, special events and potlucks. For more information call 920-322-3430.
If you would like to volunteer, or if you have any questions, see Mrs. Rieder in room 152. or email her at riederg@fonddulac.k12.wi.us. You could also see the Volunteer Board located by the science hallway.
A Semester of Social Studies and Science?
By Alondra Sanchez and Sweetie Moua
It’s been a year now since we’ve changed the schedule to social studies half of the year and science the other half. We think it’s time for us to reflect on this. So we went in search of opinions to see if this is the best way of learning for the Sabish students.
We first asked our peers on their thoughts about this. We were in front of the Sabish library interviewing students previously in social studies. We asked them, “ Do you like how they have social studies half of the year and science the other? Why?” Nick, Allison, and Brianna all replied with no. Brianna explained that by having them split up into half of the year causes most students to forget what they learned in that first half of the year. Yet Trevor said that he liked it because that shortened your time for that class.
We also asked Hunter Meyer and Alexis Bell the same thing. They both also said no.Movie Night
by Ben Stoffel-Murray, Nick Cannon, and Andy Yang
On Thursday, October 10, Sabish held its first movie night in the Cafeteria. However, it wasn’t just a movie, there was also an open gym and games room. The overall attendance wasn’t amazing, but as Mr. Bartow put it when we interviewed him in his classroom, “The kids that were there liked it, and the poll afterwards said it was good also.” As we said earlier, there wasn’t just a movie for kids to enjoy, but games and an open gym.
Many people throughout the night took advantage of this opportunity, with many people playing the card game Garbage against teachers and an electric game of lightning continuing throughout the night in the gym. Mr. Bartow admitted that helped the attendance situation, saying “It gave the kids variety. People did all the things. It gave them more freedom.”
Not only did Ben and Nick attend it, but they also worked it. It was a slow night for sales, but despite that it was a very fun event to work. Mr Bartow agreed, saying, “It was enjoying to see the kids interact with each other, and I saw some kids in a different light.”
Despite the great things that happened that night, there were still parts that could be changed. For Mr. Bartow, the number one thing was to make sure that the events don’t compete with sports such as Volleyball and Cross Country. “We could also bring in families next time,” Mr. Bartow said. The real question though was if Movie Night could become a regular event like dances. “I think it could be a possibility,” said Mr. Bartow, with a smile.
"Just Kidding"-Is "Just Kidding" justification for bullying behavior?
By Hlee Xiong, Payten Wyrobeck, and Treanna Breckheimer
A discussion with Mrs. Luft inspired us to create an interview about bullying. The first person we interviewed was a 6th grader. He was dressed in a white button up smock with paint splatters covering it. While nervously fidgeting by the art room door, he stated that bullying hurts people’s feelings and that the words "just kidding" is an excuse for not getting in trouble. He also said that if he saw someone getting bullied he would tell a teacher right away. For the last question, he stated that regular bullying, like face-to-face insults and physical pushing and shoving, is worse because it has a greater impact on people than cyberbullying does.
The second person we interviewed was Mr. Lock. He was sporting a neat polo and blue jeans. He said that bullying is inappropriate and unnecessary. He passionately stated that he was sick of the words "just kidding" and believes that sometimes kids these days may not realize that words hurt even if you say "just kidding". He said that if he saw someone getting bullied he would step up and help. For the last question he stated that he hasn’t experienced either so he honestly doesn’t know which is worst.
The third person we interviewed was a 6th grader who was comfortably sitting on a bike in gym class. He was dressed in the mandatory blue shirt, but was also in ripped blue jeans. His response was that bullying is horrible, hurts people, and makes them want to commit suicide. He also doesn’t take the word "just kidding" or sarcasm well. If he saw someone being bullied he would bravely stand up for them. For the last question he stated that regular bullying is worse because it’s face-to-face and that cyberbullying is not as bad because it’s behind a screen.
The last person we interviewed was a 8th grader. He was dressed in a long sleeve Zoo York shirt with classic blue jeans. He strongly believes that kids who bully are unintelligent and shouldn’t bully because they’re not perfect themselves. He also believes that it depends on how the word "just kidding" is said because if it’s one of your friends they should know you and shouldn’t be so serious. He himself has gotten in trouble for it. If he saw someone being bullied or picked on he would help them out, because if he was in their shoes he would want someone to help him out. For the last question he stated that regular bullying is worse because there are more people who can gang up on you.
We ourselves believe that bullying is wrong, unnecessary and unrighteous. We also think that the reason people bully is not because they lack intelligence, but because they want to feel better about themselves or impress others in their social groups. What everyone needs to learn is that nobody’s perfect. If you're Asian, African American, Hispanic, or White it shouldn’t matter; we should all be treated the same because it’s just a skin color. Like Mr. Lock says, “You can never have too many friends.”
New Students
written by: Katlyn Hendricks, Lizzy Knoblett, and Samantha MacMillan
We have a bunch of new students this year, 6th Graders! Every year we have a group of new kids considered as 6th Graders. We took the time to interview a few of them.
A lot of the kids said they liked 6th Grade. Less homework, lockers, more classes, more teachers, thats their new world. When we interviewed them they seemed nervous and unsure. Some people swayed back and forth, or kept cracking their knuckles, or even playing with the things on their wrists. Some of their favorite subjects were, Science, Math, Language Arts and Gym.
They also responded with the funniest thing that happened to them this year, it varied from people getting hit in the face by a soccer ball or kickball, people slipping or falling in gym, and people falling of chairs in art. The kids we interviewed mostly came from Lakeshore Elementary or Evans Elementary. We had one person from Cavazos, Texas. Lucky us.
We would like to give a special thanks to Sarah Piper, Edgar Leal, Mitchell Huettl, Audra Ross, Krysy Knudtson, and Dave Pandya for letting us interview you.
New Teachers
written by: Katlyn Hendricks, Lizzy Knoblett, Sam MacMillan
Every year we get new 6th graders, we also get new teachers. We have a few new teachers this year. We took the time to interview a few of them.
When we interviewed the teachers they were just as nervous as the 6th Graders but they were more sure and confident in their answers. They played with their hands, their wrist watches, and swayed.
Some teachers worked in Fond du Lac and some worked out of Fond du Lac, for example Ms. Niederehe worked at Riverside Elementary School and Mr. Bell worked at Kewaskum Elementary School. We also have a new teacher by the name of Mr. Deli. He worked at Smith Elementary School. They explained why they picked Sabish, Mr. Bell said he chose Sabish because he could tell in his interview that the people seemed proud of their school. Ms. Niederehe said she submitted her resume everywhere. Mr. Deli said he graduated for Fondy High and wanted to come back and teach.
When we asked them why they liked their subject they gave great answers. For example, Mr.Deli said he like science because, it’s fun to teach and Science is about the process of the true trial and error that happens. I want my 6th graders to experience that. Ms. Niederehe said picked science as well because, she enjoys it and finds it interesting. She never gets bored from it. Mr. Bell said he enjoys getting students motivated to move and try sports or activities that they would normally not have the opportunity to try on their own. Thank you teachers for all your motivation and support.
We would like to give a special thanks to Mr. Bell, Mr. Deli, and Ms. Niederehe for taking time out of your day to let us interview you.
School Lunch
Sabish School Lunches : Deona Wright, Tyra Campbell, and Kiara Tabbert
Over the course of two weeks we went around interviewing students from each grade about their opinions about the school lunches. The majority of the students had said that the lunches were not very good. These are interviews of the students, be prepared for what you are about to read, it might just blow your mind.
6th graders Caden, Javin, Kira, and Cole gave us feedback on what they thought about the Sabish’s lunches. We got the answers back on how the lunch’s can be a lot more better than what they are now. Some of the questions that were asked was. ”How do you feel about the lunches of Sabish? What are some of your favorite lunch choices? What are your least favorite lunch choices? What can the cook’s do to make the lunches better or more healthier? ”
At around 9:45 on Friday, September 25, we got the responses of the following 6th graders named. They agreed to that fact of how bad the lunches tasted. One of the changes that some students stated well be better was,having at least half of the items be white bread instead of wheat bread on choices such a pizza and etc. One of the most popular best lunch choices that were brought up was pizza. But also some of the worse lunch choices that were brought up was pizza and the mac&cheese. Some of the complaints that were stated was how most of the lunch room choices such as meat and milk is all processed. At least more than two people from each grade regarded seeing something in their food. A common complaint was hair was found in nachos, and mac&cheese.
It was a chilly fall morning at Sabish Middle School, and classes were in session. Deona, Kiara and myself we all on a mission, and that was to get find out the students opinions on the school lunches. We had been going from class to class to look for kids opinions. Then we got to an 8th grade class and we inviewed two students, Evan and Kylar. They said prison food is better, and think they should put in effort into making it better because, it’s too plain and bland. They also said the only food they like is pizza because its the only thing that actually good, but even that is usually drowning in grease. They said they didn't like the barbecue chicken, because its not real chicken and tastes gross. Also the Mac & cheese, looks gross, consists of crunchy noodles, and is not always fully cooked.
Then we interviewed two more students on the same day to see how they liked school lunches. Faith, Saischia and Brooke, and they said they did not like school lunches, saying that it’s not always warm and they should have white bread instead of wheat.
It was a calm fall morning at Sabish Middle School, and classes were in session. Deona, Tyra, and myself were all on a mission, and that was to go find out the student's opinions on the school lunches. We had been going from class to class in search of some students that really elaborate on the controversial topic. We weren't having much luck that morning, that is not until we came upon Ms. Blatz's 7th grade math class. We asked Ms.Blatz if we could borrow two students to interview for the school newspaper. She gladly handed over two students, Vincent and Liz Hanson. When asked about their opinion about the school lunches, they told us that the school lunches were gross, disgusting, sucked, all the things you hear about in the movies. Liz told us about finding a long gray strand of hair in her nachos one time, since then she hasn't taken it since.
They further went on to tell us about the quality of the food.One thing that really stood out was one certain ingredient the school used. Whole wheat. The entire time we had been interviewing students that morning, the majority had dissed on the whole wheat bread, and whole wheat noodles. Most of the students had described the switch from what was once white bread to wheat, as an attempt on a wannabee healthy and nutritious lunch. Once we were done interviewing Liz, and Vincent, we wandered through the hallways until we stumbled upon Mr.Coon's Block B math. We had met one interesting 7th grader in particular, Jack Rusch. When asked about the school lunches, he said, "Wannabee healthy foods, diabetes on a tray."
In conclusion, the majority of the students, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, all gave the school lunches a big thumbs down. Stayed tuned, because next time we'll be interviewing the very hands that serve us and their co-workers. The students and staff of Sabish Middle School. This has been the first edition of the Sabish Press, Kiara, Deona, and Tyra signing out.
Bullying Experiences
Bullying is a huge problem facing today’s teenagers. Most people have been bullied.
“It’s not good for the environment or community and you won’t have friends”, said Ellen Lock, a 6th grader. Ellen said she has been bullied. She also said to tell an adult or ignore it. Daniel Bestel, another 6th grader, said he has been bullied and feels its horrible.
In 7th Grade we interviewed Hayden Mand and Camden Mueller. Hayden remembers that in 3rd grade somebody called him a rude name and hit him with a toy rattle snake. He also stated that bullies are bad. Camden admitted that he doesn't remember if he has been bullied before. He stated everyone talks about fixing bullying, but nobody does anything about it.
Meanwhile, 8th Graders Kiara Tabbert and Donta Lee both had different views on bullying. Kiara mentioned that she has been bullied and it shouldn’t happen. “Its terrible”. Donta said he has never been bullied and he thinks it’s fine. “It happens in life.”
Finally we interviewed 2 teachers, Mr. Bell and Ms. Faris. Mr. Bell he doesn’t like it and was bullied when he was younger, and he still doesn’t understand why people do it. “If you don’t like somebody, just stay away from them” he added. Ms. Faris, the school counselor, also mentioned that she was also bullied.
Bullying is one of the hardest things to deal with. It’s worse now than it was in past years because of advancements in technology. Tell somebody when it’s happening and don’t hold it all inside. If you don’t tell somebody it won’t change. It’s not hopeless, and there are situations where people have taken their lives. Just remember that there is always people out there that will help you.
Education
Why I wrote my newspaper article is because I think education is very important. I did some interviewing to some teachers and first I talked with Mrs. Schneider,
"What do you think is important about school?"
She said "to always make growth" She had a big smile on her face.
I also asked "What do you think is important about education?"
She responded with a nice answer. "It's the opportunity or ticket to become whatever you want to be."
Mr. Treleven also gave me some insights. I asked him why he thinks education is important.
"Education gives people the tools they need to achieve personal happiness and social awareness."
To me that means to achieve my goals, like college or career, and to learn how to work in groups with anyone. Another example is to learn to talk in front of people and feel confident.
Mr. Treleven went to UW-Oshkosh. He studied how to teach in grades 1-8.
Education teaches you how to read, write and think. It would be hard to be in the world without those skills. That is why education is so important.
Band
It was a stressful Friday morning Mr. Fed was walking by when we asked him for an interview, he looked at us and said he had a few minutes so we went to the band room. We walked in the band room, sat down and asked Mr. Fed a question. We asked, “How do you feel about the new 6th grade students?” He said, "The 6th grade students are very positive and ready to work."
The World Around Us
World News
World News
Australia Wildfires
Australia wildfires are spreading all over australia. Walter Linder , 63, collapsed while fighting the fire along side with his neighbor. Fire fighter are fighting 98 fires across australia. More than 100 firefighters are battling a fire that so far destroyed 8,649 acres. The fire that burned from Lithgow towards Bilpin burned more than 49,000 acres.
Kenya Mall Attack
There was two people who attacked the mall. One of the suspect was Hassan Abdi Dhuhulow. About sixty seven people died in the kenya mall attack. The reason that kenya mall was attack because kenya had their army in somalia. Al Shabab threatened will threatened more attack on kenya if kenya doesn’t move its army back to its land.
Candy Factory Explosion
Candy factory explosion in mexico. The explosion happened in a city ,Ciudad Juarez, near the border of mexico and united states. The explosion killed one person and injured dozen of other people. Eleven people were badly injured and thirty people had minor injury. They are still looking if there are more victims.
Typhoon Hits in Tokyo Area
The typhoon killed at least 18 people. Forty one people are still missing from the typhoon. More than 500 domestic and international flights were cancelled. The typhoon caused more than 56,000 household to black out.
Truth about Halloween?
by Choua Xiong
Halloween, What is Halloween? It originally came from Ireland and Scotland from immigrants who brought their beliefs and religion over to America. It wasn’t called Halloween long ago, 2000 years ago it was called Samhain [sah-win], Hallowe’en and All hallows’ eve which all mean All Saint’s Day or Day of The Saints. On Oct. 31 they would stock up food for the winter and would celebrate the ending of the harvest festival by lighting bonfires, carve jack o lanterns in the Gaelic Religion. They believe November 1 was the day the dead walk the earth again so they would leave food on their front steps for them to eat and dress up in masks and costume to mimic evil spirits or appease them. Halloween back then was the time kids would steal gates, scare people, and violate property and cause big problem. The term Trick or Treat was a solution for kids to stop vandalism Then it turned into Halloween over time. Over years Trick or Treat was big, one would miss it kids would go around neighborhood getting candy and enjoying sweets.
In America, police threaten parents to not allow kids to carry out the element “Trick.” Because pranks and vandalism pulled on neighbors, friends, and family which affected their property and hard work to keep the community clean. Halloween was also a religious reason they think it was the day of the dead coming back from their graves to visit their living relatives and see how they are doing. Families would go to their graves and leave them food, drinks, clothes, and their lost ones their belongings for them to eat or use in the spirit world. It was a ceremonial sacrifice to give things to their love ones. In the Hmong culture they would make paper gold blocks and burn them so it can go into the spirit world. This Ceremony is used all over the world.
Sources: http://www.halloweenhistory.org/
Solar power options
by Tyler J.
Ever been on a laptop when the battery is about to die? Ever try using the sun to charge your laptop? Well now you can charge your laptop with solar panels! The solar panels can charge up to ten hours worth of battery life. This can be useful if you travel a lot. It may be kind of expensive but it can be very handy. When the solar panel is in direct use it’ll take a while to charge but still is useful. You can also charge it indirectly. You’d have to charge the solar panel to charge the laptop. Complex, but still extremely effective. You can buy yours today for only one payment of $350.
Apple iWatch
by Summer S.
Google has leaked information to rivals, Samsung and Sony on smartwatches. Samsung unveiled their Galaxy Gear smart watch earlier this year, although, Apple had long since been planning to create their version, called the iWatch. Though it is not official, or certain, to be launched on October 31, is Android’s version of the smartwatch is expected to launch alongside the KitKat operating system, from Android. The KitKat could “take a leaf” from The Galaxy Gear by allowing the user to read emails and texts fowarded to the watch from their phone. This possible smartwatch will be tied tightly to Google Now programs found on most Android and iOS devices. One source says, “Google will announce that Nexus, a company that makes the Google Nexus, will release a watch codenamed Gem, likely together, with the KitKat announcement." One technology site also reads, “A Google smartwatch could link with their Google Glass wearable computer.”
Syrian Conflict
The Syrian civil war is an ongoing conflict in the country that started March 15 2011. It started when forces loyal to the Ba’ath government and the people wanting to get rid of it. The protesters want the resignation of President Bashar al-Assad which his family held Syrian rule since 1971. The people want a new way of government and a new leader.
The US is preparing to get involved and send a military strike. When the US found proof the the Syrian regime used chemical weapons on its own people the US prepared to take action. But the government is mad because Obama is taking not enough action about Syria. If a strike happens then there will be a chain reaction in the Middle East. Hezbollah and Iran (Syrian allies) will fight back in war which is most likely. They would strike Israel, a US ally, and would prepare war. In late August John Boehner sent a letter to Obama criticising him about the lack of involvement in decisions for the involvement in Syria.
Obama doesn't want to get involved because on the recent history on war and the aftermath. If the US gets involved then a war will outbreak knowing Syria’s past. A war is not something the government can afford, especially in money. A government shutdown will possibly happen if a the US does a military strike and Syria fights back and declares war.
-Written by Joe Gruening, Oct 25 2013
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/syrian-civil-war/story?id=20112311
NSA Controversey
Perhaps you have heard talking about the NSA. But what is the NSA, exactly? The initials “NSA” stands for National Security Agency. “The National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) is home to America's codemakers and codebreakers,” reads the official NSA site. But recently, information has been leaking that they have been watching your every move on the internet and listening in on your private conversations. The Washington Post claimed that the NSA has hundreds upon hundreds of books filled of email addresses from private accounts on social networking sites. Edward Snowden, a former official, has leaked information, confirming these reports. The troubling thing, though, is the fact that the Supreme Court and other government groups allow this.
The NSA claims that searching peoples’ accounts, chats, and other internet-based things is for the fight against terrorism. Though this may seem suspicious at first, they did find and kill Hassan Ghul, a close associate to Osama bin Laden. Is it really worth giving up our freedom and privacy for a needle in a haystack?
by Brianna Burgess
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/report-nsa-collecting-millions-contact-lists-20571159
http://voiceofrussia.com/2013_09_20/NSA-scandal-time-has-come-for-FBI-0914/?from=menu
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/18/edward-snowden-us-would-have-buried-nsa-warnings-foreverThe Nobel Peace Prize
By Hunter K.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee, the company that decides who gets the Nobel Peace Prize, decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2013 was awarded to an organization whose efforts was to get rid of chemical weapons. Nobel Peace Prize for 2013 was awarded to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for their hard work to get rid of chemical weapons.
During World War One, chemical weapons were used. During World War II, chemical weapons were also used during World War II. Chemical weapons have later been put to use on numerous occasions by both states and terrorists. In 1992-1993 a convention was drawn up banning the production and storage of such weapons. This came into force in 1997.
The agreement and the work of the OPCW had explained the use of chemical weapons as a ban under global law. Recent events in Syria, where chemical weapons have again been put to use, have underlined the need to strengthen the efforts to get rid of such weapons. Some states are still not members of the OPCW. Certain states have not seen the deadline, which was April 2012, for destroying their chemical weapons.
“The nobel peace prize is awarded by a group of 5 people who are chosen by the government of Norway. The said interest shall be divided into five equal parts, which shall be apportioned as follows: one part to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for a job between nations, the ending or cutback of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace meetings.” -- Alfred Nobel’s will
Columbus Controversey
The explorer Christopher Columbus made four trips across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain: in 1492, 1493, 1498 and 1502. He was determined to find a direct water route west from Europe to Asia, but he never did. Instead, he accidentally stumbled upon the Americas. His journeys marked the beginning of centuries of trans-Atlantic conquest and colonization.
Christopher Columbus did not “discover” the Americas, nor was he even the first European to visit the “New World.” (Viking explorers had sailed to Greenland and Newfoundland in the 11th century.) However, his journey kicked off centuries of exploration and exploitation on the American continents.
The consequences of his explorations were severe for the native populations of the areas he and the conquistadors conquered. Disease and environmental changes resulted in the destruction of the majority of the Native American population over time, while Europeans continued to extract natural resources from these territories. Today, Columbus has a mixed legacy he is remembered as a daring explorer who transformed the New World, yet his actions also unleashed changes that would eventually devastate the Native American populations he and his fellow explorers encountered.NFL
by Shania C
NFC North teams battle for playoffs
Aaron Rodgers is on top of fan stat charts
Time for more games
Injuries for the packers are really hurting their team
Outstanding win for Seahawks against the Cardinals
Next game Packers @ Vikings Oct. 27th
Adrian Peterson
Losses are unfair for the Packers so far
Fan stats for Bengals 65,818 spectator quotes
OMG I have a feeling that the Packers are amazing!
Oh wow, the Kansas City Chiefs are winning
Too bad Clay Matthews is injured, no more games
Bears at the Packers Mon. November 4
An upset when Brett Favre turns down NFL comeback
Love to our beloved Packers
Lucky Broncos fans -Payton going for touchdown record
Look at Tannehill in Miami
Eeek the Rams called Brett Favre their desperate
Aaron Rodgers had a good game Sunday Oct. 20th
Green Bay play the Eagles Nov. 10th
Unanimous wins for the packers Sunday
Everybody cheer if you like the Packers
Student Fiction.....
Night Hunter- A Chapter a Month
Night Hunters
The Boogieman, Dracula, the werewolves that prowl the night when the moon’s it’s fullest. Why those are the classics. Stories told to children around campfires to scare the living daylights out of them, while the older sibling gets a good kick out of it, right? Just stories, myths, nothing but a legend? But what if I told you it was all true? What if I said that there were in fact brain-eating zombies out there, and that I’d seen them with my own two eyes?
You wouldn’t believe me would you, or maybe you would but the logic part of your brain is telling you I’m crazy. You think I’m lying yet you want to know more. Well I’ll tell you more, but I want to warn you first. If you think you can handle what I’m about to say, well you’re already over your head, because there isn’t anyway you could possibly prepare yourself. If you already think this will be too much for you, stop while you can, because once I start there is no going back. You won’t forget it. It will stay with you for the rest of your life. Once I tell you the first story, I’m releasing information that has never been heard from your kind. We hunt the things that haunt your craziest nightmares. No, we aren’t like the Ghostbusters, why they were just amateurs. No we’re professionals. Who are we?
We’re the Night Hunters.
To be Continued...
Sports
Sabish Volleyball
Sabish Volleyball
By: Brooke Hubbard, Kaitlyn Mohr
Serving you all of the Sabish volleyball news from players to coaches and all different grade levels. The season was a success. Players learned teamwork, developed skills and improved team communication.
This has been a great volleyball season. We interviewed Olivia from 6th grade, Shea-lynn from 7th grade, and Kiara from 8th grade.
Kaitlyn and I have noticed Middle back has been their favorite position and also their favorite part about volleyball is hitting and spiking the ball. Kaitlyn and I love spiking our opponents.
Olivia and Shea-lynn, dressed in the typical clothes of jeans and t-shirts, said they started playing because their cousins and friends played.
Kiara from 8th grade, wearing casual clothes, said she loves playing middle back and spiking the ball as well.
Brooke and I interviewed coach Hammer and coach Blatz. When we walked in the gym, coach Hammer was on the bicycle and in athletic clothes. She said her teams have developed in many ways: by communication and teamwork also in competitive spirit. We walked into Ms. Blatz’s classroom and asked her some questions out in the hallway. She was wearing nice jeans and a nice shirt and said that she sees more collaboration and more players working as a team since the beginning of the season.
We hoped we filled you with all of the Sabish volleyball news from this season.
Coach Hammer thinks....
Ms. Hammer’s Interview as a coach
reported by Brooke, Kylie, Samantha and Yiselle
How do you think the volleyball teams did well on?
We had our ups and downs this season but I had a good time coaching our teams and moments so I would say our teams did well this season.
What could they improve on?
Although some of the girls improved quite a bit at competing and giving it all they have, I feel like overall, we need to learn how to compete hard EVERY game, every drill, and every play. LEAVE IT ALL ON THE COURT.
What are some things they did well on?
They were surprisingly great at early morning practices! Very impressive for 7th/8th grade girls! (:
JFL-Fondy Junior Football
Fondy JFL
by Evan,Dakota
Fondy JFL is a football league for kids grades 5-8. It gives them a chance to play football before they get into high school, so they can be ready and understand how plays, moves, and techniques work before they get to the big leagues. It also gives them a chance to experience the feeling of winning and losing at an early age so they get the feel of it before they need to get serious in high school.
There are 12 teams all together. 5th grade has Black, Red, Silver, and Purple. 6th has Black, Red, and Silver. 7th has Black, Red and Silver. and 8th has Black and Red.
JFL used to just be 4th 5th and 6th and huddled with that for many years, but this year they chose to adopt the 7th and 8th grade teams into their league. 7th and 8th used to be part of each individual school, like Sabish and Woodworth, then last year they decided to combine all of the teams and make them all Fondy Cardinals instead of individual teams. But then this year they made them JFL teams.
JFL has been a part of Fond du lac football for many years now and it is a good plan to have them run the football teams until the kids get to high school ball. Having the JFL as the coaches is a good way to teach the kids good ways to play so they have the knowledge and experience for the high school team. The JFL consists of very good and experienced coaches that know what they are doing.
This year for the 8th black team was 7-2, Red was 6-2-1
7th Red 5-3, Black 5-3, Silver 6-2. 6th Black, Red, and Silver are all 4-4.
6th and 7th still have games on Saturday, so the records aren’t 100% accurate. It depends on the outcomes of the games. But the 8th grade season is over. Our last games were all last night at Sheboygan. We both won.
by Brett H.
Fondy’s Coming Back
For the past fifteen years fondy has never had such great youth football teams. Out of all the teams in Fondy, the 8th grade shines in glory. They have dominated most of their defenders. Including shutting out Kimberley in Kimberley which hasn't happened in at least twenty years. Also going 7-2, and having 15 injuries this football season. Colton Wasieleski and Adam Hopper Running people over like semi on the highway. Dakota Maas and Brett Hebert attacking the whole offense like hawks attacking prey.
Fondy Football
by Nickole Wesley and Jade Schibline
Mrs. Schneider inspired us and the whole class about interviewing others with Sabish and what’s it like. So, we thought about what goes on during school and at Sabish. We decided to do an interview about football this year with 8th graders, since it’s their last year here.
Our first interview was Sam Kroll. He was wearing a red shirt, jeans, and black tennis shoes. We talked in the hallway with loud noise coming from the 7th graders.
Our first question was, “Did you enjoy football this year than the past years?”
His response was, “Yes because JFL ran football and it’s organized. And the couches were more experienced than last year.”
Another student, Evan McEssey that was wearing black Van shoes, jeans and a blue shirt, answered our question which was, “Did you enjoy your team? Why or why not?”
“Yes we were the best in the league, and there were a lot of good players.”
Another question we asked was, “Did you improve your skills this year?”
His response was, “Yeah I improved blocking.”
And our last student, Wil Everson, wearing tennis shoes, a black Cardinals hoodie and black jeans, answered our last question.
“What was your strongest skill with your team?”
He answered, “Tackling each other and defense.”
The Future of Fondy Hoops
compiled by Dakota, Mason and Dawson
BOYS
Are these the future stars of Fondy basketball?
Trevor - Yes, because he is a good center, his advantages are his height and his accuracy.
Payton - Yes, because he can shoot good, his advantages are intensity.
Cody - Yes, I am very athletic, he is very good at ball handling.
Mathew - Yes, because there is no competition and is very athletic, no advantages.
Elliott - Yes, he is a beast , lots of experience.
Spencer - Yes, he is very confident and outranks some of the other players, no advantages.
Damon - Yes, he is talented and confident, ball handling, speed.
Mason - Yes, straight up baller and a beast, ball handling, speed, Intensity, height, jumping ability.
Donta - Yes, he is very competitive strong athlete boy who would die for his team, advantages height, strength, speed, vertical leap.
Dakota- Yes, because i'm competitive and hard working, strength, height and shooting accuracy.
What position would you like to play?
Trevor - Center
Payton-Shooting Guard
Cody- Point Guard
Matthew- Point Guard/Shooting Guard
Elliott-Small Forward
Spencer- Point Guard
Damon-Point Guard
Mason - Shooting Guard
Donta - Power Forward
Dakota - Small Forward
GIRLS
Are these the future stars of Fondy basketball?
Saischia -Yes, because she is a hard working player, advantages are her height and accuracy.
Yisselle - Yes, because she goes to the ymca a lot to train, advantages are 5 year experience.
Brooke - Yes, She is very good, advantages are her years of experience and all the practice she has had.
Emily - Yes, she is very good, advantages are the basketball camps she took over the past years.
Alondra - Yes, she is a beast at the game and made it last year, shooting skills, handling the ball
What position would you like to play?
Saischia - Center
Yisselle - Shooting Guard
Brooke - Point Guard
Emily - Point Guard
Alondra - Shooting Guard
World Series 2013
The teams finished the NLDS and the ALDS; now it is the World Series of MLB. These games allowed the best teams in baseball to play for the right to go to the World Series. The NL wild card was the Pittsburgh Pirates defeating the Cincinnati Reds. Then for the AL wildcard the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Indians. The scores were very close and two series forced a fifth game. In the NLDS, St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, Cardinals won 3 games to 2 games. Also in the NLDS, Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves, Dodgers won 3 games to 1 game. Then In the ALDS, Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays, Red Sox won 3 games to 1 game. In the ALDS, Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics, Tigers won 3 games to 2 games.
The winners of the division series went on to the championship series. Hoping to go to the world series the teams have to play hard as the four teams at the top collide. The NLCS, St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, The ALCS, Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers,
Now it’s the biggest stage in baseball. The teams are ready for a gruesome seven games. The series has the Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals.The first game was a shutout with the Red Sox winning 8- 0. Then the next game with a new up and coming, outstanding pitcher in Michael Wacha the Cardinals won 4- 2. As we move on to game three with Jake Peavy pitching for the Red Sox.
I (Cody) believe the Red Sox will win. The game four pitcher will be Clay Buchholz with the rest of the pitcher not announced for the next games. The rest of the series will be the RedSox with Cardinals maybe winning one game in between that.
I (Wil) think that the Cardinals will take it all the way because they have Michael Wacha as there pitcher and they also have one of the best outfielders in Carlos Beltran. Also there next pitcher Joe Kelly didn't do very good in the last 15 outings; he only pitched a 10-2 record. Luckily the Cardinals have lots of confidence in Joe Kelly in game four.
Celebrities
Celebrity News
It was a sunny day at Sabish Middle School and we asked students about their favorite celebrities and what they liked about them.
We were headed to the lunch room to interview the 7th grade students. We asked them who was their favorite celebrities were and why. One student with a football jersey on, named Jack, who said his favorite singer was Hunter Hayes; but also said he was annoying? We were surprised that someone who plays football would like Hunter Hayes! Another student said their favorite is Bruno Mars because “He is awesome and cute” a student, in the hall, said.
In the 8th grade English teacher, Mr. Olson’s, room we interviewed Donta and Kentez. We asked them who their favorite celebrity was. They replied, “Kim Kardashian because she is a fine lady.” They also like Eminem. We asked why. They replied, “He has words of wisdom in his music We asked another student in Mr. Olson’s class, Saischia, and she said that her favorite celebrity is Miley Cyrus. “She is my idol,” she said excitedly. “She is a great singer. My favorite songs are Wrecking Ball and 23. I WANT TO MEET HER NOW!!!!’’
Mrs. Evert, the one and only French teacher, says that Kate Middleton is a leader in fashion and seems like a kind and friendly person. She also said that Kate met her husband, Prince William in college.Movies Coming Soon!
Movies -----Release Dates
Hunger Games: Catching Fire ----22, Nov, 2013
Rio 2 ----11, April 2014
The Avengers: Age of Ultron ----1, May, 2015
Tranceformers: Age of Extinction----- 27, June, 2014
Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones----- 3, Jan, 2014
Finding Dory 17----- June, 2016
Ted 2 26----- June, 2015
Hunger Games: Mockingjay----- Part 1 21, Nov, 2014
Guardians of the Galaxy -----1, Aug, 2014
22 Jump Street -----13, June, 2014
How to Train Your Dragon 2 -----13, June, 2014
James Bond 24 ----6, Nov, 2015
Hotel Transylvania 2---- 25, Sept, 2015
Despicable Me Minions -----10, July, 2015
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug ----13, Dec, 2013
Put on your thinking cap!
Halloween Riddles-
Collected by:
Jasmine, Autumn, Madi , Kiara , Dustin, and Jay
Find the answers in the online at http://goo.gl/9xZZ2T
1) What do goblins and ghosts drink when
they're hot and thirsty on Halloween?
2) What is a Mummie's favorite type of music?
3) Why do demons and ghouls hang out
together?
4) What do you call a witch who lives at the
beach?
5) Why do ghosts go to the disco?
6) Where do young gremlins go to learn?
7) Why didn't the skeleton tango?
8) Why are turkeys spooky?
9) What tops off a ghost's ice cream sundae?
10) What is a vampire’s favorite holiday? (It’s
not Halloween.)
11) Which building does Dracula visit in New
York?
12) What are the two most frightening states?
13) What do you get when you cross a black cat with a lemon?
14) What instrument do skeletons play?
15) Why did skeleton always chicken out?
16) Why are vampires so annoying?
17) What's a ghost’s favorite pie flavor?
18) What do you call two witches sharing a
ride?
19) Why don't mummies take vacations?
20) Why are witches so calm?
21) What do vampires call their boats?
22) Why do ghouls and demons hang out
together?
23) What happened to the guy who couldn't
keep up payments to his exorcist?
24) What is a ghost's favorite TV Crime Show?
25) Why did the ghost haunt the bar?Trivia
Find the answers somewhere in the newspaper:)
1. A tetrahendon is made up of how many triangles?
2. Once most crayfish and lobster molt, what do they do with their shells?
3. What is a "scarlet runner?"
4. What is the only state with a one-syllable name?
5. What is the capital of Ireland?
6. How can you tell the age of a frog?
7. What Greek island was the center of the Minoan civilization?
8. What New York landmark wears size 879 shoes?
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