Edition 3 - Semester 2
Post date: Mar 28, 2018 2:10:20 PM
All Terrain, All You, All Out
Jagar M. & Aidan G.
A new game that hit the stores on March 27, 2018 is Mx vs. Atv All Out. In this game players can select to compete in Supercross, Nationals, Opencross, Tag, as well as Freestyle mode. Create their own garage, to show off all of their customized vehicles. Decide on their very own style from many different gear companies from around the world.
Mx vs. Atv All out is the newest Mx vs. Atv game. The Mx vs. Atv off-road racing franchise was created by Rainbow Studios. In 2005, came the first Mx vs. Atv off-road racing game. The most current game was made in 2015 to fit all of the new consoles.
Available for pre-order, Mx vs. Atv All Out could have been pre-ordered and received as early as March 23rd. If someone buys the Champion’s pass, they get instant access to the best gear, equipment, and vehicle upgrades. Players can buy in-game items with Motocoin.
This game is available on Xbox one, PS4, and PC.
Players can play 2-player split-screen and 16-player online mode. players can even ride at their own private compound. the game includes Atvs, Bikes, Tracks, Gear, Riders, Personalities, and even Utvs are in this game.
In this game, players can select to play as Motocross riders, male or female, Arenacross riders, Atv riders, and Freestyle riders.
In this game. There will be updates and new riders through 2018 and into 2019. Some riders include Cooper Webb, Blake Baggett, Joey Savatgy, Austin Forkner, and Aidan Goodwin!
This game is the biggest in franchise history. It has the most rider options, track options, vehicle options, and even the best gear options.
This game is considered the biggest, and the best Mx vs. Atv game in history.
Kobe’s Legendary Career
Levi B. & Jimmy C.
Kobe Bryant “The Black Mamba” many people believe that considered to be one of the NBA’s greatest legends. Kobe played in the NBA from 1996-2016. He was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round and 13th pick in 1996.
Kobe Bean Bryant was born August 23, 1978. Then after high school, he joined the NBA, and he didn’t go to college.
Soon after he was drafted by the Hornets, they traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers for Vlade Divac. Kobe averaged 25 points in his career ,he also averaged 4.7 assist and 5.2 rebounds per game.
Around the middle of Kobe’s career, he changed his jersey number. From 1997-2006 Kobe wore number eight. From 2007-2016 he wore number 24. Kobe played in a total of 18 All-Star games, he had five NBA championships, won season MVP, two NBA finals MVP, won Rookie of the Year in his first year, and the NBA slam dunk contest in 1997. Kobe Bryant scored 81 points in one game against the Toronto Raptors. This is the second most points scored in a single game behind Wilt Chamberlain who scored 100 points.
Kobe played a total of 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. Kobe won two Olympic gold medals for USA. Kobe is also on the all time leading score list for the NBA. He on the all time scoring list place with 3rd, with 33,643 points.
When Spencer F. a 7th grader at Monroeville, was asked what jersey number of Kobe was better he stated, “Eight-he was better at the number eight, because he was in his prime when he wore number eight.”
Overall, many people believe Kobe Bryant is considered one of the greatest NBA players of all time.
What Does One Man Do With 91.6 Billion Dollars?
Jeremiah L. & Cole K.
Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, is one of the richest people in the world. He is 62 years old, has a wife, Melinda Gates, and three children, Jennifer Gates, Phoebe Gates and Rory Gates. Bill Gates has a net worth of 91.6 billion dollars, a house worth 123 million dollars, and is the leading donating philanthropist at 35 billion dollars donated to different charities.
Gates is the second richest person behind Jeff Bezos, the founder, and CEO of Amazon, but one thing that a lot of people don’t know is Gates’ work in philanthropy. He has a foundation called the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and makes donations frequently to it.
In 1975, Gates and Paul Allen launched Microsoft, which became the world's largest software company. Gates led the company as the chief executive officer until stepping down in January 2000, but he remained as chairman and created the position of chief software architect for himself. Microsoft is the developer of things such as Windows, Xbox, and programs on computers such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Store, and many more. Microsoft creates video games such as Age of Empires, Age of Mythology, etc.
Gates, in June 2006, announced that he would be working part-time at Microsoft and part-time at the foundation. In 2014, he stepped down from chairman of Microsoft and gave the position to Satya Nadella, one of his hardworking software developers. Bill Gates, now focusing on his foundation, has raised over 34 billion dollars to his foundation. The Gates Foundation started their foundation in 1997 and continues today.
Bill Gates, the second-richest man in the world, leading donating philanthropist, author, entrepreneur, co-founder of Microsoft, and an investor is known for his generosity. Most people only know him as the second-richest man in the world, but now, hopefully they know more.
What Do The Easter Icons Really Represent?
Kylee O. & Grace C.
Did you know that Easter icons have nothing to do with Easter? There is the Easter bunny, chicks and the flowers.
Rabbits resemble giving birth to a big litter of kittens (baby rabbits), so they became the symbol of new life. The Easter bunny’s first appearance became known in America, in the 1700s with German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania.
In the early 20th century, the Americans would use spinach leaves to color the eggs green, onion skin for the yellow/gold, beetroot for red, and tea bags for dark brown. The Easter eggs are a symbol of the resurrection of Jesus, this is because the egg represents Jesus’ emergence from the tomb. Also, Easter eggs are an ancient symbol of new life.
Another icon is Easter flowers. The most popular flower of Easter is the Easter lily. Easter lilies represent purity and hope. It is a trumpet shaped flower. Daffodils are the best selling flowers in the spring season. They represent rebirth and eternal life. Daffodils are perennials (flowers that bloom each year). They also, represent new hope. Tulips are the first flowers to bloom in spring. They represent love and rebirth.
We asked Brianna S. what she thought of Easter and she said, “I think of eggs and the Easter bunny. I have an Easter breakfast on Easter. I get candy and get to collect eggs on Easter.”
All in all, Easter was created by a religious event, but people usually think of it as getting candy, and doing Easter egg hunts with their families.
Fun things to do over Spring Break
Hannah L. & Brice M.
Do you need something to do during Spring Break? In Huron and Erie county there are plenty of things to do with your friends like going to a trampoline park, Great Wolf Lodge, Ghostly Manor, Kalahari, or just spending quality time with your family and going out for dinner.
A trampoline park is a place where you can jump at, play dodgeball on a trampoline, and jump and dunk a basketball while jumping. People can also jump into a foam pit and play arcade games. There are even more exciting things to do at the trampoline park. There are many different Trampoline parks near us, but the closest one is in Mansfield, OH called Altitude. The price of Altitude is $12.9 it is very fun and worth it.
Great Wolf Lodge is a hotel that has a very nice water park in it. It has water slides there, hot tubs, and other attractions. It is also very great for younger kids. Great Wolf Lodge is located in Sandusky, OH. There is also an outdoor swimming pool. Great Wolf Lodge has a price of $277.00 for one room to stay in a night.
Ghostly Manor is a thrill center located in Sandusky OH. There are many things a person can do and passes they can get so they can do those activities. The Thrill pass is $25, which gets you into the haunted house, wizard journey 3d golf, XD motion theater, and Skating. The Junior pass is $22 for the same activities and a person can play on their amazing indoor playground. Another pass that can be purchased is called the Jump, Climb and Skate pass which is exactly what it says. This pass cost $10.
Kalahari is a very large indoor and outdoor water park. It is located in Sandusky, Ohio. They are a very busy place; millions of people go there a week. You can stay the night or just go for the day. Many people go here on there spring or vacation and they come from different places everywhere. Kalahari is a very fun place that many families enjoy spending time at over breaks or weekends.
Spring break is something that brings many families closer together. There are many options that families could choose to do on spring break. Some families may choose not to go anywhere, so they just stay home and play board games or watch a movie with their family.
Spring break is a time do spend with family and friends and do or try new things.
What Is Rotorcross?
Case Z. & Riley B.
Rotorcross also known as drone racing, is a new upcoming sport where pilots fly a drone through obstacle courses while racing other pilots. This event was created in late 2014. Racers can see what their drone is seeing by using the camera in the drone and wearing a headset, much like VR headsets.
The DRL (Drone Racing League) was originally founded in 2015 and launched in January 2016. The DRL was founded by Nick Horbaczewski. Drone racing has become so popular that ESPN has made it a mainstream sport.
Zachry Thayer, also known as A_NUB, won the 2016 U.S. National Drone Racing Championship presented by GoPro. Another pilot Gil Coronado, also known as 32bitsofgil, has pushed more experienced and even veteran pilots off the podium.
The fastest racing drone can go up to 120 mph, and it can reach 60 mph in 1.3 second. To compare, the Dodge Demon car can go 0 to 60 in 2.1 seconds and top speed is 168 mph. The track is designed to keep the drones from going over 60 mph due to the AMA speed limit. The AMA is the Academy of Model Aeronautics which oversees the safety of drone racing.
The drones usually weigh from a few ounces to a couple of pounds because the battery is heavy. The drones are allowed to weight different weights in different classes. In the tiny whoop class the drone can weigh 35 grams max, in the Micro class it can weigh 150 grams max, 3s, 4s, and open can all weigh 800 grams max.
The DRL founder and CEO Nick Horbaczewski says “About half the drones crash in every race, so it’s a lot. It’s one of the things we love about our sport; crashing is part of the sport of drone racing. And the audiences love a crash, because you see these drones hitting walls at 84 miles an hour and just disintegrate.”
Rotorcross is definitely a new upcoming sport, and it could produce a lot of excitement for drone enthusiasts.
The Last Male White Rhino Had Died
Owen W. & Xander M.
The last male white rhino died on monday. That is now leaving two females to safe them from extinction. The rhino was 45 years old one he had died. Sudan, the rhino, had poor health and he was getting treated for age-related issues and he had multiple infections.
A very experienced team had made a tough decision to put down Sudan. The conditions that he was in was very poor.
Sudan lived in the OL Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. There was a lot of guards around the clock protecting the rhino from poachers(To truss pass on someone else's land catching hunting illegally, trapping, and fishing).
Rhinos are targeted by poachers. In Asia, because of their horns say that they can cure various, and different sickness. Experts say that rhino horns are more successful than drugs.
At the age of 45 years old. He had suffered that were with his age. The white rhinos are now consisted extinct, but there are still two female white rhinos left in the world.
The white male rhino can weigh about 5,100 pounds, and the females can weigh around 3,700 pounds. They have a lifespan around 40-50 years. The mud helps them keep cool, a
nd so they can get rid of fleas. The white rhino is a herbivore.
Hopefully, the white rhinos come back and grow a bigger population to not be endangered anymore.
