2020-2021 Issue 3
Table of Contents Pages 1-6: Mock Election Page 7-8: Student Life/Sports Page 9: Current Events Pages 10-13: Human Interest Pages 14-15: Entertainment Page 16: Gamer's Flight Review
Immanuel's Democratic Party Takes The Win by Alex Hughes
Democratic nominee Winston Williams won this year's civics class mock election. The Democratic Party had 42 percent of the popular vote, which made them the most voted for compared to the Republicans 14 percent, Democratic Socialists 7 percent, Libertarians 17 percent, and American Solidarity 20 percent. That being said, the winner of this year’s mock election wasn’t determined by the popular vote. Like the real election, this year’s mock election was held not only on the same day, but it also used the same voting system: the Electoral College. In the Electoral College, each state gets a certain number of votes based on the number of delegates they have. This system is used to make sure that certain larger states like California and New York don’t have complete say over who wins the Presidential Election.
The candidate who gets the state’s votes is determined by the state majority. In the mock election, each second period class got a chance to vote. The total number of students represents the number of votes the class had, and all of those votes went to the candidate that had the class majority. This was different from years past which counted each student as an individual vote. Of the Electoral Vote, the Democratic party got 49 percent, Republicans 3 percent, Democratic Socialists 4 percent, Libertarians 25 percent, and American Solidarity 18 percent.
At Least This One Finished By Riley Chastain
If there has been one takeaway from the U.S Presidential Election: it’s that things can take awhile. Happily however, the Mock Election at Immanuel Schools finished rather swiftly and gracefully. Every year since 2009, the students in the Senior Civics classes participate in the Mock Election. It was started by Mr. Luke Thomas, the former Civics teacher and current AP World History, AP Economics and Sophomore Bible teacher. Presidential and VicePresidential candidates are selected by the teacher and then the quest begins to win the election. To get some proper information on the Mock Election, interviews had to take place. The interview displayed in this article was by Mr. Cole Sorensen, the current Senior Civics teacher and the main person responsible for the selection of the candidates. Q: Every year, there is quite a bit of talk around the Mock Election but this year has had more hype around it than ever. Why do you think that is? Sorensen: I think a large part of it is the fact that it’s an election year in the U.S. The timing of the mock election coordinated with the real election, so I think students have a heightened awareness of the political world during this time, which leads to a greater interest among our student body.
Q: From the students' perspective, the debate is fun because of the festivities and that they get to see fellow students battle it out on stage. What makes it fun for you? Sorensen: I love seeing students being able to act out and simulate what they are learning in class. There’s nothing like being able to learn through experience. I also enjoy seeing each candidate’s personality come out during the campaign, and watching them demonstrate what they’re learning to the rest of the school. Q: You are one of the head figures in the production of this event. What is it like being in a managerial sort of position? Sorensen: It is a lot of fun being able to organize a project like this for the students. The first year I taught Civics at IHS, I really hadn’t organized any events on this scale before, so it was a bit overwhelming. But every year you feel more comfortable. You remember what went well and emphasize on that. Q: To debate well, you need to be able to present your info clearly and believe in the beliefs of your political party and that means you need to be prepared. How well do you think the candidates have prepared? Sorensen: The best indicator of that will be the candidates performance during the debate. But from my perspective, each of the candidates and their classmates this year have done an amazing job of diving into their roles and learning as much about their party as they can, especially considering that this year they had fewer weeks to prepare.
Q: The candidates this year have very distinct and vibrant personalities that could end up in a very loud and chaotic debate. Do you expect this as well or do you expect it to be more civilized? Sorensen: The candidates have been told that it is entirely appropriate to attack each other on the grounds of their political beliefs, but that they shouldn’t stoop down to personal attacks or disrespectful behavior on stage. Regardless of how our own politicians act, at the end of the day, it’s just a simulation and they are all classmates.
Let the Debates Begin... Here is a rundown on this year's presidential and vice presidential candidates.
Democratic Socialist Party President: Taran Chahil Vice President: Eleanor Foncesa How did you decide your candidate? Taran: We decided our candidate by doing a small debate in class. The people of our party voted on the candidate that they liked and they were the ones running for President. Eleanor: We had primaries and voted on who debated the best. How did you plan your party’s platform? Taran: We planned the parties platform by dividing up topics amongst the group members. Eleanor: We did lots of research and found plans of action from our parties’ official website. Was the platform researched by the candidate themselves or was it a group effort to form it? Taran: We researched the essential topics for our party by going through various sources. Eleanor: The entire party researches the platform and has a specific issue that they are responsible for finding out information for. The party members then fill in the candidate on what the party's stance is on that particular issue and how they will deal with it. How hard was it to defend your party? Taran: It wasn’t too hard to come up with supporting arguments because we had good sources. Eleanor: It wasn’t hard to defend my party, because I know how I stand personally on the issues. You have to remember that it is pretend, and you’re defending the issue you may not believe. It’s almost like playing a character; a person who would actually believe in these issues.
Was it opposing your actual political stance? Taran: As for my political views, it was different from what I personally believed in, but it was fun learning about something that challenged my beliefs. Eleanor: Yes. Do you think this has prepared you for the future in any way? Taran: I don’t think that the Mock Election will aid me with anything after high school. Eleanor: Yes, because it allowed me to learn about other parties’ beliefs that I did not know before. It also helps you to be open to new ideas, because in college we’re going to be exposed to all kinds of different new ideas. Do you have anything else you’d like to share about the experience that you haven’t been asked? Eleanor: I think it’s extremely beneficial, and allows for you to learn about the other political parties rather than the ones your parents believe.
American Solidarity Party President: Luke Wilkins Vice President: Sammie Greene How did you decide your candidate? Luke: We debated. Bryce Cornel and I were debating in class on questions from Mr. Sorenson, and we held a vote inside our party. Was the platform researched by the candidate themselves or was it a group effort to form it? Luke: I definitely learned from our own party. It was interesting to find a party that had a mix of everything, with core Christian values. How hard was it to defend your party? Luke: It wasn’t too hard. On some level I agree with some of the things our party believes in. Do you think this has prepared you for the future in any way? Luke: I feel like it has prepared me to defend the things I believe in. Even though I don't fully identify with this party, it helped me to argue for what I actually believe.
Libertarian Party President: Jacob Hofer Vice President: Sierra Shamshoian How did you decide your candidate? Sierra: I knew the most about the Libertarian Party. How did you plan your party’s platform? Sierra: The President put together the platform. Was the platform researched by the candidate themselves or was it a group effort to form it? Sierra: How hard was it to defend your party? Sierra: Not that hard because the Libertarian party doesn’t have strong views. Do you think this has prepared you for the future in any way? Sierra: Yes because it taught me about other political parties.
Democratic Party President: Winston Williams Vice President: Jaycee Laemmlen How did you decide your candidate? Winston: By a class. We debated then the party chose who they wanted to be president, then I chose the vice president. Jaycee: We chose him by having a debate then we voted on who we wanted to be president. I chose Winston because he’s one of the most popular guys and I thought all of the underclassmen would vote for him lol. How did you learn your party’s platform? Was the platform researched by the candidate themselves or did others contribute? Winston: I researched my party's platform myself and gained information about it. Jaycee: I learned the platform by looking it up and also by watching debates and watching the different beliefs between Republicans and Democrats. How hard was it to defend your party when it might be opposed to your personal stance? Winston: I mean it wasn't that hard. My party has some ideas I agree with. Jaycee: It has honestly been super hard. I’ve learned to think almost the opposite of what I believe. It’s also weird to be “supporting” something I don’t believe. Do you think this has prepared you for the future in any way? Winston: Yeah, I have. Jaycee: I do! It’s taught me to not be the type of person to shove how I feel or my beliefs in other people’s faces. I’ve also learned that my beliefs are going to be completely different than most because I am a Christian. However, I don’t let it change how I love people.
Republican Party President: Colton Vogt Vice President: Kinslie Haltom How did you decide your candidate? Colton and Kinslie: We never really had to decide. It was just already decided once we started the assignment. How did you learn your party’s platform? Was the platform researched by the candidate themselves or did others contribute? Colton and Kinslie: Our parties were already decided for us by the time we started the assignment but it is pretty typical for the ag gov class to be the republican party. How hard was it to defend your party when it might be opposed to your personal stance? Colton and Kinslie: Our parties were already decided for us by the time we started the assignment but it is pretty typical for the ag golf class to be the republican party. Do you think this has prepared you for the future in any way? Colton and Kinslie: We definitely think it prepares you for college when you have to present in large audiences. We also think that it gives you a idea of how much goes into a school activity that is student based.
An Apple Stackin’, Hay Ridin’ Sadies by Sienna Mehling
This year is everything but ordinary and to everyone’s surprise, Sadies did happen. Mrs. Van Leeuwen and STUCO decided to have Sadies on Friday, Nov. 13, to give everyone a break from this crazy world. From 5:30 to 8, students gathered at Immanuel’s Sports Complex for a fall themed Sadies. There were many activities that night which included apple stacking, where you tried to stack as many apples on top of each other without them falling, which sounds easy but was surprisingly hard. Pumpkin bowling was another game that was there, and it was basically bowling but with pumpkins and 2liter bottles of orange soda instead of bowling pins. Pumpkin tic-tac-toe, pumpkin hockey, and throwing baseballs at cans were other games that were available to be played that night. The biggest hit of the night was the hayride
that was built by the Breckenridge family. The hayride went around the entire Sports complex and the tractor driver shot out flare guns to scare everyone. For food there were hamburgers, hot dogs and chips. Funnel cakes were served for dessert. Trevin Paulson’s family provided the backdrop for the pictures. They brought a 1965 blue Chevy truck with haystacks. It was a little cold that night, so there was a bonfire to keep everyone warm.
Friday Night Lights...Finally by Shawn B. Rodgers
The wait is finally over for your Immanuel football team to kickoff as their season peaks right around the corner. It has felt like an eternity since the last time we got to see the Eagles on the field and now is your chance to see them live in action once again. Although the season does not officially start until January, the Eagles officially start practice on December 14th. Fans haven't been the only ones patiently waiting, as the players and coaches have been eager to get back on the field and under the stadium lights. Coach Halstead expanded on how the excitement has been brewing for a long time during this postponement. “I am very eager to start coaching on Friday nights. This will be my 14th year coaching and it feels strange not being on the sidelines on Friday nights.” Although the team had to say goodbye to some key contributing Seniors this past season, they are looking forward to showing off other players throughout their new lineup. The Eagles are currently ranked as the number four team in Division Five by the Pagmeter, on thepagmeter.com. This year, the Eagles will have three crucial home games against McFarland, Liberty, and
the Battle for the Boot against Central Valley Christian. If fans want to catch the team on the road, five away games will be located at Roosevelt High, Mendota, Fowler, Shafter, and Yosemite. The team is hoping that the season will be able to still start in January, but with the lingering pandemic that continues to affect the nation, it may not be until February when they get to start. “The CIF is talking about moving the season's first game to February, but that hasn't been made official yet.” Halstead knows that his team needs to stay ready no matter what decision is made. “We are preparing like the first game will be in January,” Halstead went on to say. Regardless of what month the season starts, go out and show your support at any game you can make this season to go see the Immanuel Football Team under those Friday Night Lights once again.
And the Winner Is… by Luke Wilkins
The United States seems to have chosen a new 46th President. Joe Biden has (at the time of writing this segment) won the electoral college with (currently) 290 electoral votes. However, some states’ electoral votes were very close, and recounts will (probably) be issued. Some claim there to be voter fraud, with fake votes going to Joe Biden, while the opposition claims otherwise. Lots of controversy has faced this election, to say the least. Opinions set aside, the 2020 presidential election has set a few records. America has seen the most voter turnout in any other presidential election, and Joe Biden has received the most votes out of any other presidential candidate in American history with over 74 million votes. He is
Saving Money by Jorja Caviness
Saving money in high school is hard to do; you go out with friends to get food or to go shopping and you feel the need to spend money because you are seeing your friends buying things. While in high school you want to keep up with what’s happening and normally that means you need to spend money, but there are ways to save money while also getting things you want. To start off you should start a
also the 5th president to be elected after also serving as vice president. Vice-President-Elect Kamala Harris is the first woman to hold the vice presidency, and also the first woman of color to do so. At the time of writing this segment, the state of Georgia has started recounting votes. Biden had originally won, but only by a slim amount of votes.
savings account and keep most of your money in it and have a spending limit per month, so you are organized. Do not touch the money in the savings account if you run out of money for that month because you will slowly lose your money even when you think you aren’t. A big one that makes the most sense is to get a summer job and just save up the money from there so that way you don’t want to spend it as fast because you know at some point it will disappear. You can keep track of what
you have purchased so that you know what you’ve already bought and question if it’s necessary to buy. There are multiple ways to track what you spend, you can write them all out or use apps, one app is called spending tracker. Always question if it’s really necessary to buy that item or if it’s just going to be an impulse buy. You can always ask your parents for extra cash because you are trying to save money or do household chores around the house to earn a little extra cash so that way you don’t worry about never having money. A great way to save money easier is by asking your friends if they also want to save money with you. Find ways to organize your lunches so you don’t spend money and maybe find free things to do when you're out.
Is Apple Really Worth It? By Riley Chastain
Apple is a peculiar organization. They make commercials that no one understands, sell a boatload of tech every day and manage to kill enough bank accounts to fill a swimming pool. Every year, it’s the exact same story with Apple. An extreme amount of hype followed by an extreme amount of money spent followed by an extreme amount of happiness and then sorrow and regret. It’s the cycle that Apple has used since June of 2007 when the first Iphone came out. But this year, it’s quite different indeed. 2020 has affected everyone and everything in the world and Apple is no exception. The Iphone 12, the newest flagship phone to be released by the company, launched on October 23 of this year. It was groundbreaking. Everything was better about the phone and it had a new, sleek look that made every person want it. There was no home button, which shocked us all and was at first extremely confusing to use. It was the change Apple needed to stay the alpha tech company. But now that it’s working, the 3 most recent phones have seen almost no changes to their hardware or internal capacities. The best example of these marketing tactics come to life are the difference between the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12. According to the Apple website, the iPhone 11 and 12 have the same size screen, same battery life, same storage and data options, and for those that love the size of their phone, the iPhone 11 is also bigger in length and width. Apple has always had statistics on their phones but why does no one care? The answer is because they add the tiniest additions and then brag about
them to make it look and seem like a revolutionary design. So, doesn’t that mean the vicious Apple cycle continues? The short answer is no. Due to Covid, there were no lines or people acting like blood-thirsty hounds, waiting to clamp their jaws onto the new iPhone. There wasn’t much hype around it. Unfortunately, the weird commercials continued, but that is of little importance. Due to no lines, it meant there haven’t been a ton of buyers like in previous years and there must be a reason behind it.
The iPhone 12 has a new ceramic shield, which sounds incredibly fancy and nerdy, but it’s really just a screen protector. You can get a screen protector for 7 bucks and yet Apple is charging 200 dollars more for this new phone. It also comes with something called a Lidar Scanner for Night Mode Portraits. I can hear the oohs and ahhs already but again, it’s nothing to write home about. It’s just a marketing scheme, like so many other things in this world are. The moral is this… be careful about your purchases.
Of course, the general answer is because it’s 2020 and Covid and all of that garbage, but there could be something else behind it. Maybe people are starting to come to their senses and understand Apple’s dastardly schemes. The main reason for this is because America has realized… Apple just makes the same thing over and over again. This is true to some extent. Apple continues to insert electronics into the same template when it is popular and working. The main example of this was the change from the iPhone 8 to the iPhone X.
The Many Blessings of 2020 by Alex Hughes
This year has been a literal train wreck. The world was blessed with a pandemic, a disaster of an election, and a toilet paper shortage. That being said, this whole year hasn’t been terrible. Well, that's a lie, but at least we can look back at it and laugh. Here is a list of six events that made this year one that we will never forget. 1. It's only fair to start off this list with the thing that made everyone realize that 2020 was the year to hit the snooze and never leave home again: Coronavirus. Countries shut down. People couldn’t eat in restaurants. All of this left people with time to waste like never before. Some people learned languages or wrote that book they had always wanted to; others fell off the face of the earth, stopped attending Zoom classes, and became toilet paper hoarders (we will get to that next). The good thing is, Netflix’s “Tiger King” somehow took off and started a Tik Tok song about how she murdered her husband (allegedly, of course), a performance on Dancing With The Stars, and a cult-like following. 2. I still can’t explain why people, once they learned that there was a pandemic that caused lung and chest problems, decided to hoard toilet paper. It shouldn't be socially acceptable to wake up at 5 a.m. to get Charmin Ultra Soft. 3. There was also that one point in time when hand sanitizer went for $89 on Amazon in high stakes bidding competitions. People forgot that soap was a thing and practically drank the stuff.
4.One of the most memorable moments of this year was when President Trump began wondering if injecting bleach into people was the best way to prevent Coronavirus. Most Americans knew by then to take all that the President says with a grain of salt, but still, Lysol found it necessary to issue a formal warning to the public advising that they not inject Lysol into themselves. 5.Americans might think that their government is the worst out there, but remember when Kim Jong-Un faked his own death to weed out those who weren’t loyal to him in his government? Of course those were just “rumors”, but still, don’t move to North Korea. 6.Last but definitely not least was the Presidential election. The debates were like watching two children fight over who built the biggest sand castle. The media was lying and cheating their way through it so much that they forgot to remind the public that they were living in a world-wide pandemic. Worst of all, when the election day decided to roll around, it was actually an election week with all the things the American people love to see in the race that determines the next leader of the United States of America: lying, news bias, ballot fraud, and no results for nearly five days. A great end to a great year! It can be easy to focus on all the things that went wrong this year. There were a lot of them, that's for sure, but it is important to remember that life could be worse. You could have lost your home in one of the wildfires. You could not be able to attend school normally. Remember that God has it all under control, and don’t forget to breathe (with your mask on, of course).
The Danger of Energy Drinks by Mia Barbosa
Energy drinks are used for a wide array of reasons and even though having one once in a while won’t earnestly hurt your body, a few more than that may cause health problems. US News and World Report states that experts say that it is okay for a healthy human adult to consume around 400 milligrams of caffeine a day, but drinking just one or two energy drinks can put you over that limit and begin affecting your body. The caffeine content of energy drinks can range from about 80 milligrams in an eight oz Red Bull to about over 350 milligrams in a 16 oz no-calorie Bang. Studies by leading health experts have shown that large amounts of caffeine may cause serious heart and blood vessel problems such as heart rhythm disturbances and increases in heart rate and blood pressure, so when drinking large amounts of caffeine, be careful. According to the Food and Drug Administration, there have been 34 deaths attributed to energy drinks. When on the go and it
is a rough Monday morning, it is okay to grab a quick can to try to pick you up before you hit work or school, but when teens and adults use an energy drink daily, that is when it is not okay. Not only is there a lot of caffeine in most energy drinks but they also contain a lot of sugar and calories, even though companies are now beginning to find ways to keep out the calories and sugar. However, when they do that, what other chemicals are they really adding to them to make them taste sweet and good? Before consuming your next energy drink, take a look at the nutrition facts on the back along with the ingredients, and then decide from there if you want to put that into your body. Energy drinks can be good and definitely useful for increasing energy quickly, but be sure of how much sugar, chemicals, calories, and such you are actually consuming.
The Power of Energy Drinks by Allison Dias
Energy drink brands such as Red Bull, Monster, and Bang all get endorsements from celebrities and professional athletes. Most extreme sports endorse Red Bull and Monster because they say the drinks enhance their performance and help them focus on their sport. More singers, actors, and YouTubers endorse Bang over other energy drinks. They say it keeps them up if they have to edit a video, stay up to finish a song, or complete late night filming. After all the health and endorsements, energy drinks just taste good.
Although some people will say energy drinks are bad for people’s health, there are many benefits that outweigh the risks. The large amount of caffeine energy drinks provide help with improved memory, increased alertness and elevated mood. A study in the International Journal of Health Science examined reaction time, alertness, and memory. The study showed that energy drinks enhance exercise productivity significantly. A different study by the International Journal of
Health Science showed that certain energy drinks increased the amount of upper body muscle during performances in young active consumers.
Chapped lips? Never Heard of Her by Kinslie Haltom
We all love the wintery season and all that comes with it, such as the holidays, fuzzy socks, and shopping. I can guarantee I know something we all don't like: chapped lips. With so many options and flavors, it’s hard to find what will do the best job for your lips. It’s so easy to get caught up in the trends or the kind of packaging it has (because girls, let's be honest - that’s what gets us). I am a huge fan of chapstick, but my go-to is Carmex. Everywhere I go I always have it. It’s gotten to the point where I will reach into a random jacket and find at least one tube of Carmex. I think it’s safe to say that I am a chapstick addict. What led to my obsession is during the wintertime my lips would be cracked and dry, which led me on a chapstick hunt. I originally really liked eos because the shape made it easy to find in my backpack, which worked for a little while but then it no longer helped. Everyone has their go-to chapstick but which ones are going to be the most beneficial? Everyone’s lips need something a little different, and that is where ingredients play a big part. So here is a list of some of the best chapsticks on the market, according to some extensive research from different articles. This is what I came up with.
Vaseline - It has a mineral oil that hydrates your lips but unfortunately comes in a not so covid friendly container. $3 Burt’s Bees - This has beeswax and vitamin E which helps keep the moisture longer. It also comes in an easy on the go container. It also has a variety of different flavors to choose from. $3.39 Carmex - It contains lanolin, which for some people is something to avoid due to its strength, whereas for other people it works great because of the strength. The only con is that the smell is really strong. $1 Nivea - Has shea butter which is an ingredient that helps with inflammation. It has vitamins that have proven to hydrate your lips. $2 Blistex - Has some ingredients that are extremely strong in healing extremely damaged lips. It is less of an everyday chapstick and more of a remedy when needed. $2
Netflix Vs. Disney Plus by Sarah Nath Are Netflix and Disney Plus really worth all of the hype? The media has become a huge part in our regular day lives, all because it is available at our fingertips. Netflix was one of the first streaming services that gave people the capacity to watch whatever they wanted as many times as they wanted. In 2019, Disney Plus stepped up to the plate and released all of the old classics that we all grew up watching. Disney Plus is a family friendly network, and Netflix has a variety of different categories of entertainment to watch. Over the years of Netflix’s popularity with adding people's favorite shows, there began to be a higher number of people giving into the network.
Junior Cristabel Cibrian said that she spends more time on Netflix, because they have a variety of older shows, such as Grey’s Anatomy, The Office, and Stranger Things. She enjoys watching Grey's Anatomy for the humor, drama and romance. Another show that Cibrian watches is Supernatural, which has horror, humor, and some drama elements as well. Cibrian spends roughly about 2 hours a day on Netflix. She stated that she mainly used Netflix for the TV shows that they have to offer. Senior Allision Dias said that she uses Netflix more than Disney Plus. “Disney plus is more of the kid aspect, as Netflix has things to offer for everybody,” Dias states. She is on Netflix daily. She loses track of time on it. Dias’ favorite shows are Vampire Diaries and Criminal Minds. These shows tend to be more focused on drama. Dias says that Netflix is worth the cost, since you do get some shows that aren’t from other platforms.
Pop, Soul, and Rock-n-Roll by Allison Dias
Music is a gateway for us to express ourselves. Over the years music has changed in so many ways. Some say it has changed for the better, and others say it has changed for the worse.
The 50s was the beginning of a new era of music. It started to get away from the soul and jazz. (I would say that Big Band was the music of the 40s, rather than soul and jazz. So maybe say “As music trends began to move away from the Big Band style of the 1940s, Rock-n-Roll and Pop began to rule the charts. A big singer that emerged in the 50s was Elvis Presley. He made big waves in the music industry, and some people were not too happy with the way he performed his music. Strutting ourselves over to the 60s, folk, soul, R&B, British, pop, and rock were the genres that began to suppress the previous styles. The most popular musicians and bands during this time were The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, and Janis Joplin. This was a turning point for music because musicians started to put messages in their music. They wanted people to relate more and connect, and protest songs found a voice in the era of the Vietnam War. The 70’s was the start of the disco era. It stepped away from the serious music and took a different route in dance. People were moving and grooving to The Jackson 5. The 70’s also had the Legendary Diana Ross, Elton John, and the band Queen. The 80’s was changed when
MTV went on the air. This meant that musicians main goal was to have a good music video. This era was also a big moment for Michael Jackson. He stepped away from the Jackson 5 and started his own career by himself. Michael Jackson was one of the top musicians to have really creative music videos, such as his “Thriller” video. More of the Rock and Heavy Metal bands emerged during this time, such as Def Leppard, Poison, and Twisted Sister. Van Halen and Whitney Houston were also top musicians at this time. Like the sixties, the 90's was a decade of extremes with underproduced, anti-establishment musicians. Grunge bands and gangster rappers flooded the airwaves, and some feel that most of the music videos were overproduced. This era had very powerful singers, such as Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Celine Dion. Many of these musicians struggled with drug abuse and rap feuds. Some of them died because of the drugs and others were murdered like B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur.
Immanuel students share their favorite music genres.
The 2000’s was a mix of everything, mostly pop, rock, and hip-hop. The 2000’s was also the era to have more Disney artists,like Miley Cyrus, The Jonas brothers, and Selena Gomez. This era had a lot of powerful singers, such as Beyonce, Madonna, Rihanna, Gwen Stefani, Katy Perry, Shakira, Eminem, and Alicia Keys. There were also a lot of bands, like One Direction, Maroon 5, Outkast, Train, and the Black Eyed Peas. Getting into the 2010’s, this was kind of a turning point with the different sound of music. Some of the artists changed their look and sound during this time. Some bands broke up, some got back together, and some had a one time reunion. This decade saw the rise and fall, and sometimes the rise again, of musicians like Miley Cyrus, The Jonas Brothers, and One Direction. Rap star Cardi B came into the picture in 2018 and she made waves with her music. Nicki Minaj wasn’t the only female Rap artist in the race now. Immanuel students have their own opinions on the roll music plays in their lives. Students recently took a survey on favorite music genres, and the results showed a wide variety of opinions.
Gamer’s Flight Issue #3: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Platform: Switch by Josiah Light
One of the most underrated Nintendo games is Hyrule Warriors. A beat them up with the familiar faces of, “The Legend of Zelda” series. One of the most praised Nintendo games is “The Legend of Zelda. Breath of the Wild”. A critical hit on their current system, the Nintendo Switch. Now, The two games are combined together in the newest game, “Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity”. The game is set 100 years before Breath of the Wild takes place, expanding on the lore that was often overlooked in the original. It follows a mysterious time hopping guardian as it tries to prevent the calamity from happening. As the story progresses, you fight battles as Link, Impa, Zelda, and the pilots of the divine beasts.
The surrounding areas can be found in the original, however, in this version you can see what the ruins looked like before they were ruins. Players also grab materials of fallen enemies from surrounding debris, like in the original. They can be used to obtain new moves, aid, or shops. Players also grab weapons and can have them fused together to make new ones. This game is a great combination of two others. While I wish the button layout wasn’t as confusing as it can be, with the hundreds of hours I’m going to pour into it, I’m sure I’ll learn it fast and be ready for whatever the game throws at me.
Review Score:
9/10
★★★★★★★★★☆