Life in Color
Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival
Jingle Ball
Lebron returns to Miami. Heat vs. Cavaliers
Boca Raton Bowl Fau Stadium EAU Palm Beach Marathon and Run Festival
35th Annual Boca 5k/10k Spanish River Park Delray Beach 100ft Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Atlantic Avenue
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rewinding time for Spanish River. With all that has happened over the last year, 2015 has big expectations to live up to. Pop-culture in the United States, and around the world, plays a major role in every student’s life here at Spanish River. Some students are obsessed with a particular musician, actor or public figure, while others love to watch the drama that ensues in Hollywood throughout the year. This year, history was made when Jay Leno stepped down from hosting the Tonight Show, moving the show back to New York City with a new host, Jimmy Fallon. Leno hosted the Tonight Show for 22 years, so
passing it to a younger generation was a major move for television. Other notable pop culture events include the marriage of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West this summer in Italy, Miley Cyrus’ infamous twerking around the world, as well as the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. “My favorite story from this past year was the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge,” senior Shayna Servillas said. “I loved being able to participate in such a huge trend that was for a great cause too.” On a more serious note, so much happened over the past year with respect to global and domestic events. Earlier this year, Colorado made history by legalizing Marijuana. This was a major step for the United States. Many say that the legalization has not only helped the people of Colorado, but that it has also dramatically improved the economy of the state. Over the summer, ISIS, or the Islamic State of Iraq, militant forces began their rapid takeover of Iraq. This is a world issue that still continues today and will most definitely continue into 2015. “It makes me so nervous to see our own citizens being beheaded in the middle east by ISIS, Media Center Specialist Debbie Siegel said. “ I hope that we can stop these terrorists as soon as
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possible.” Other notable events include the recordbreaking iPhone game, Flappy Bird that took the world by storm. By January, it was earning $50,000 each day from advertising. In sports related news, Donald Sterling was ousted as the owner of the L.A. Clippers after racist remarks he made on tape. Also, the Sochi Olympics proved to be a success when so many doubted Russia’s ability to pull off the winter games. 2014 has proved to be a year filled with both domestic and world events. There is something for everyone to reminisce about as River looks forward to a new and eventfilled 2015.
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New Year’s resolutions are different for everyone. Students tend to have the typical “get good grades” resolution, while teachers have the “to stay organized” resolution. Whatever it may be, teachers and students have their fair share of goals for 2015. Both sophomore Brooke Simon and junior Renata Sassarini agree that their New Year’s resolution is to stop procrastinating with their school work. “This has always been a resolution of mine and every year I try to reduce the amount of procrastinating I do during the school year,” Simon said. On the other hand, chemistry teacher Charlotte Eames has a completely different resolution. “One thing I am always trying to do and will hope to do this coming year is to read for pleasure,” Eames said. In addition, many students have become addicted to working out and are always looking for opportunities to go to the gym. “I work out often, but I am going to try to work on exercising a couple more times a week than I do already,” sophomore Allie Greene said.
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Likewise, it is not uncommon to hear that teachers and young adults want to exercise more. This is something that everyone is trying to do and it therefore applies to all ages. Also, everyone wants to save money. Every little bit counts and both students and teachers can agree on this. Generally, students who drive want to save money where they can because gas is expensive. Teachers also share the same opinion. “My New Year’s resolution is going to be to saving money whenever I can,” Algebra 2 teacher Renee Richar said. When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, sometimes teachers’ and students’ goals can overlap. However, when they do not overlap, it is interesting to see how students’ and teachers’ resolutions differ.
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