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Eleven GHS Lancers offered spots in U of U program By Jocelyn Roberts ELEVEN Granger High Pacific Islander students have been selected to participate in the University of Utah’s College of Education’s Bridges Program. If they choose to accept this life-changing opportunity, their lives and the lives of their families might change dramatically. Students who make the time to commit to this program will be enrolled in a three-credit course (EDU 1010-Intro to Teaching). While still being Granger students, they will also be students at the University of Utah. This will begin a transcript and prepare them for college. Students were chosen as applicants due to their academic achievements and participation in extracurriculars throughout their high school years. Some participated in sports like volleyball, football, basketball, or track, while others picked choir
and theater. These students also maintained a high GPA. Granite School District made the decision to team up with the U of U in order to make this possible for students. At Granger, Ms. Alo, Mr. Sekeni, Ms. Smith, and Mr. Babcock have worked hard to get these students ready. Mr. Sekeni is excited for them. “We are giving them an opportunity for higher education, an understanding of how the world works after high school—while still in high school—and giving them a chance to help their family,” Sekeni said. Students were given 24 hours to make this life-changing decision, and for some, it came easily. “I knew I wanted to do it right away. This will give me a head start and experience. My family has always really encouraged me to go to college, and they are very proud that I will be doing it before graduation,” Kalesita
Tatafu (12) said. For others, this course will take up too much time. “I am undecided on whether I want to do this or not. I’m planning on going on a mission after high school, and I don’t know how the credits will transfer. I’m leaning more towards doing it though. I want a better future, and this will get me there,” Dillon Tuiatua (12) said. The district played a major role in picking out who was eligible. “It was hard to pick only eleven students. We narrowed it down by finding out who had the most aptitude and willingness to learn. This will set a foundation for their career,” Ms. Alo said. Even if students do not wish to pursue a career in teaching, they should still take the class. “There’s going to be a time when you will need to teach somebody something—when you will need to be an additional voice of encouragement, and this
class will teach students those skills,” Mr. Babcock said. Pacific Islander students are excited to work with these Lancers. “I am so excited to be a part of this, and I really hope everyone takes it. Having this opportunity has been encouraging, and I cannot wait to pursue education,” Jasmine Miller (12) said. Granger’s administration is hopeful that all eleven students will take this opportunity and see how important it is. Even if education is not what students wish to do, taking a free class that will give college credit and exposure will certainly be beneficial. Regardless of what they decide, their teachers are impressed. “I cannot express how proud I am of these students, and I am excited to see what they do in their futures,” Ms. Smith said.
Several Granger High Pacific Islander students have been selected to participate in the U of U College of Education’s Bridges Program
Netflix’s Nailed It! is a hilarious take on cooking shows Review by Grace Glines WHEN PEOPLE think about cooking and baking shows, most minds think of Master Chef or Cake Wars. These kinds of shows feature amazing cooks and bakers competing to become the best of the best. The competitors make incredible dishes that most cooks wouldn’t even attempt, and one little slip up is enough to send them home. Most people will not even try to get onto these shows because their cooking is not nearly as good as the people on screen. However, Nailed It! is a Netflix TV show that recruits bad bakers to come recreate master-level desserts, and whoever wins receives a $10,000 prize. Nailed It! is obviously different from other baking competi-
tions in that the competitors have absolutely no clue what they are doing. A good example of this is in season 1, episode 6. Competitor Kymberli Talton decided not to cut out her cookies before baking, instead placing the slab of cookie dough in the oven and attempting to cut it when it was already baked. This, of course, did not work out well. Each episode in the show has three bakers competing against each other and two different challenges. The first challenge is the baker’s choice, in which competitors get their pick of three different designs for a dessert, such as three cake pops with different decorations. This challenge does not help decide the winner. The winner of baker’s choice will get an advantage in the next
challenge, called “Nail it or Fail it.” Sometimes, this advantage is a button at their station that, when pressed, will force the other competitors to stop what they’re doing for one minute. Other times, it is a button that makes one of the hosts distract other competitors. Every competitor gets a button that allows a host to come help them one time. The second competition, “Nail it or Fail it,” decides the winner. Competitors get two hours to recreate a complicated cake completely from scratch. The cakes are originally made by top-tier bakers, so the competitors’ failed results are absolutely hilarious next to them. They get some instructions on the basics, but they often don’t even read them, making it more entertaining.
The judges on the show consist of Nicole Byer and Jacques Torres, as well as a new guest judge every episode. Nicole’s commentary throughout the episodes is one of the funniest things on Nailed It! She jokes with Jacques and associate director Weston Bahr about the competitors’ baking skills (or lack thereof). Nicole is the heart and soul of Nailed It!, being the main host and ultimate decider of the winner. In a pajiba.com article about the show, Kristy Puchko describes Nicole as having a “big smile and bigger personality.” Since Nailed It!! came out in 2018, a special holiday season has been made each winter. This year’s holiday season came out on November 21, 2019.
Super Lancers By Angelica Dwight AT GRANGER High School, hard-working students are typically awarded different awards as a symbol of appreciation for their great behavior and attitude. Among the awards given to students is the Super Lancer award. This award was created by Dr. Dunn a few years ago. Teachers decide which students are Super Lancers based on their accordance with school rules and standards. Since the Super Lancer award is seldom granted, it is a special honor to be declared one. Five years ago, Dr. Dunn came up with the idea of a Super Lancer. “I was inspired to make this award because I wanted to recognize students who, day after day, are doing what they need to be doing,” Dunn said. He added that Super Lancers are not typically recognized students, instead they are “students overcoming challenges and who still continue to work hard.” Dunn had this idea when he worked at Murray High School. He originally named it Super Spartan, but when he came to Granger, he modified it to Super Lancer. Teachers are given the opportunity to pick a potential Super Lancer from the multiple classes that they teach. They are trusted to nominate students because they get to know their students really well in the course of an academic year. Accordingly, teachers have a sense of who has been following the rules and standards of Granger and working hard. Most students who receive this award accept it with pride. “I was awarded this by Mr. Demoux. He gave me this award after he helped me with many lifestyle changes,” Devin Wilcox (9) said. “Mr. Keyes gave me the Super Lancer award because he noticed that I help many students in our class with work and any other questions they had,” Ruby ‘Iongi (10) said. Both students were surprised when they became Super Lancers, and they were tremendously grateful that their hard work was recognized. This award is given four times a year. Each quarter, teachers select approximately 20 students who have good attendance, grades, work ethic, and attitude. Upon selection, Super Lancers are given a certificate, a banner with their picture on it, a Granger pin and keychain, and $20. The Super Lancer award has done an excellent job highlighting students that would have gone unrecognized for their hard work. This award is inclusive and encourages Lancers to continue working hard. It has certainly had a positive impact on Granger’s student body.
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Gay conversion therapy might be banned By Brandon Alvarado-Perez THE IDEA of “gay conversion” started in the 19th century, and the practice of it continues into the present day. Gay conversion therapy, also referred to as “reparative therapy,” is when a licensed therapist attempts to change an individual’s sexual orientation. This therapy is banned in some states but continues in others. Utah allows conversion therapy, but state legislators are now on their way to banning the practice of it. According to a national survey done on LGBTQ youths’ mental health, “Fifty-seven percent of transgender and nonbinary youth who have undergone conversion therapy report a suicide attempt in the last year.” Almost 80% of the total survey respondents have attempted or considered suicide. These statistics should be taken seriously, especially with the unfortunate reality that more than half of U.S. states continue to allow conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth. Utah has allowed conversion therapy for a while, and there have been several attempts of blocking a bill trying
to ban conversion therapy in the state of Utah. The LDS church originally interfered with Bill HB0399. “[The LDS Church] reported to [the state legislature] that they had been contacted by therapists who felt like our bill would prohibit them from helping patients,” Clifford Rosky, a University of Utah professor involved with HB0399, said in an interview with KUER. Currently, the LDS church is not opposing the bill after an exemption was added to it. The exemption allows clergy members acting on behalf of their religion and parent(s) to still attempt conversion methods, specifically by trying to convince and persuade LGBTQ youth to change their sexual orientation. If Utah were to pass HB0399, it would be the 19th state to ban conversion therapy. Conversion therapy is specifically done on minors, who are believed to have malleable minds and therefore be excellent subjects for “conversion.” Passing this bill means sparing Utah youth from practices that often affect their mental health. “[Conversion therapy] has effects on [LBGTQ youths’] self-
esteem. It hurt me when I first saw the bill get rejected, because I know it is very hard when you are a teen and you don’t feel accepted, it can lead to suicide. I’ve read stories, and I know people who were put through that therapy, and it negatively affected them for their entire life. It makes them fall into self-hatred, depression, and denial of themselves,” Ms. Neibar, a Granger High School teacher, said. “I’ve personally gone through rejection and depression for coming out as an adult, and it’s difficult. I can only imagine how difficult it is as a teen to have your parents and other people rejecting you,” Ms. Neibar said. As teens progress through high school, acceptance becomes very important. When LGBTQ youth are forced into conversion therapy, they report feeling disliked and not accepted, which negatively affects their mental health. This could be changed with the passing of bill HB0399. In the meantime, Lancers should support and be accepting of each other, and they should reach out for help when needed. Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Fitness goals: easy to make & difficult to keep By Macaela Williams tion. Exercise has also been found to alleviate STUDENTS often create a goal or resolution for symptoms such as low self-esteem and social withthemselves, especially around the time of a new drawal.” Luckily, one does not need to exercise for year. A popular goal among many people is exer- a long period of time to reap benefits from it. NCBI. cise. Unfortunately, while people maintain an ex- gov adds, “Thirty minutes of exercise of moderate ercise routine during the first few weeks of a new intensity, such as brisk walking for three days a year, very few maintain and prioritize exercise. week, is sufficient for these health benefits. MoreThere are some Lancers who have tips to help peo- over, these 30 minutes need not be continuous; ple achieve their exercise goals. three 10-minute walks are believed to be as equally “Getting in shape requires hard work and con- useful as one 30-minute walk.” So, even walking sistency,’’ Esai Castaneda (12) said. Consistency intermittently every day is enough to improve one’s means working out every day, even if just for a overall mental and physical well-being. little bit. However, it is important to have a diverse Given the importance of exercise, one may wonworkout schedule that trains different parts of the der where to find workout routines. “Look online,” body. A comprehensive workout routine is best and Donovan Alarcon (11) said. Alarcon also encouressential to getting into ages others to keep in shape. mind that even though Solely focusing on exercise can be hard, one part of the body can the reward makes the increase the likelihood journey well worth it. of injury and cause an To alleviate the burden unproportionate muscle of exercising, Alarcon tone. Castaneda sugurges students to join gests doing push-ups, sports teams at school. lunges, running, sit ups, Alarcon got into worketc. After creating a diing out after he joined verse workout routine, the track and field team. one should focus on Other Lancers sugamping up the intengest dietary changes sity of each workout. for feeling and looking As time progresses, one one’s best. These dietary will build endurance. changes do not have to Esai recommends a comprehensive workout routine. Many people get disbe radical; they can be couraged if they are not stellar from the beginning as simple as cutting out junk food. “No fast food,” at a workout, but perseverance and patience are es- Park Beeler (11) said. Consistency with food is sential to achieving an exercise goal. also important. Cutting out junk food means cutting While people may feel incentivized to work out out junk food completely, not one day in a given because of its physical benefits, exercise is also week or month. Overall, if one attaches the relegreat for mental health. Specifically, exercise has vance of exercise, they are more likely to stay combeen proven to alleviate stress and release endor- mitted to maintaining their physical fitness. Exerphins that act as mood boosters. According to the cising improves one’s physical and mental health, MayoClinic.org, “virtually any form of exercise, and thereby their self-esteem and confidence. Myfrom aerobics to yoga, can act as a stress reliever. If zone.org corroborates this message, stating, “reyou’re not an athlete or even if you’re out of shape, search has shown time and again that exercise can a little exercise can still go a long way toward stress significantly increase our self-esteem...first, in the management. Discover the connection between ex- short-term, exercise enhances our mood and puts ercise and stress relief — and why exercise should our mind in a more positive state. Second, in the be part of your stress management plan.” long-term, exercise makes us feel good about our Beyond stress management, exercise improves physical self—our abilities and physique.” one’s overall well-being and mental health. NCBI. As Lancers look to 2020 for new, better habits, gov states, “exercise improves mental health by self-care and exercise are essential. Lancers are reducing anxiety, depression, and negative moods more likely to feel confident in themselves and perand by improving self-esteem and cognitive func- form better in all aspects of their lives.
POP students visit Hartland By Kara Givens PEOPLE of the Pacific, or POP, is a class at Granger High School focused on teaching Lancers about the Pacific Islander culture and sharing it with others. On December 12. POP went to the Hartland Partnership Center on an off-campus field trip led by the POP teacher and the theatre director to share the Pacific Islander culture. The Hartland Partnership Center offers resources such as English language instruction, mental health support, citizenship classes, employment workshops, after school and summer programs, and educational resources to the community. Ms. Shawnee Smith and Ms. Jana Timpson have been planning the Hartland Center visit since the end of Smith’s maternity leave in October. “A lot of this has to do with Granger’s diverse student body and building connections within them,” Smith said. Seeking out opportunities to introduce these connections to others can be a very positive thing. Although Smith involved her two periods of POP, Timpson had originally reached out to her with the idea. “I got introduced to the Hartland Center because I am a part of the Masters’ Program here at the University of Utah, and I heard about these amazing kids,” Timpson said. Because of Granger’s immense diversity, joining different ethnic groups is a great way of creating connections within the community. “I think what we’re doing is a great act of service,” Madison Lokotui (10) said. After helping out with the poster for the closing activity and the game station planning, Lokotui strongly feels that everybody in the world should be doing what they are doing. Outside of POP, there are many different service projects that Lancers and other individuals can participate in. Partnered with Kelby McIntyre Martinez, the Assistant Dean for Arts Education and Community Engagement at the University of Utah, POP had a wonderful time sharing the Pacific Islander culture through music, dance, art, and games with the Congolli children at the Hartland after-school program.
“I’ve never seen them get so used to people so quickly, and I’m so glad they are bringing Granger and Glendale together,” Martinez said. Based at the game station, Angelina Tiatia (11) had a great time running around with the kids and acting like a child again. Relating to them authentically, she felt as though she had to step outside of her comfort zone in order to be there with them. “I really do think that I connected with the kids by just interacting with them and talking to them. They also made me step out of my comfort zone,” Tiatia said. For Metina Lakjohn (10), sharing culture with the kids at Glendale was a whole new experience for her. “I like that the Polynesian culture is finally getting out there,” Lakjohn said. Working in the game group as Tiatia, Lakjohn played around with the kids and joked around a lot, showing the other students a different side of her. Although it wasn’t easy to connect with the Hartland kids, Lakjohn did a great job showing that she truly cared about them. “The kids are thriving, and I really don’t think that we would have been able to do what you guys are doing on our own,” Jasmine Montoya, an assistant coordinator at UNP Hartland Youth Center, said. The connections the POP students had formed with the kids had indeed surpassed Montoya’s expectations. “It was really fun and heartwarming to share our culture with the kids and see what it really means to have humanity in one another,” Gracelynna Jude (9) said. In addition to Tiatia, Jude loved to see the kids step out of their comfort zones and warm up to her. She connected with the kids through dance and did everything she could to make sure that the kids had a great time. In sharing the Pacific Islander culture with the Congolli students at the Hartland Partnership Center, these Lancers also learned a bit about their culture. Through music, dance, language, and games, POP connected with the kids on the deep level that was anticipated to be developed. Thankfully, the kids had a great time connecting with students from Granger.
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Students begin setting 2020 academic goals
Lancers make resolutions
Extracurricular clubs are studying more, just figuring out By Leyla Ilyazova important for many students. what works for me the best. It’ll EACH YEAR, as a new semester Participating in after-school ac- be useful for when I’m in colbegins, Lancers have a chance to tivities can increase a student’s lege,” Henry said. refresh themselves and their acaconnection to their school and demic expectations. Starting off While some Lancers are peers, as well as help with their 2020 with strong resolutions will choosing to focus on extracurricmake an easier year and help one GPA. According to chicagotri- ular clubs, classes, and/or GPA, bune.com, “students who partici- other Lancers are prioritizing unstay focused in school. “I want to transition over to pate in school activities are three derstanding their peers and teachmore honors and AP classes, times more likely to have a grade ers. For international students, maybe also try waklearning English is ing up earlier,” Animportant. “I want to gelica Vasquez (12) learn more English,” said. Sahra Dirye (10) It is a common said. Learning a langoal among high guage can be tremenschool students to dously difficult, estake more ambipecially as one has to tious and challenging learn grammar, spellclasses. Teenagers ing, writing, reading, can often get the imand speaking. Howpression that if one is ever, by establishing a not taking demandgoal and setting aside ing classes and is time to work on it, barely staying caught chances of one learnup, one is not doing a new language ing enough. Lancers are increased. Angelica plans to challenge herself academically in 2020. should devote some Lancers may be time to creating realislooking at 2020 as tic goals for themselves that will point average of 3.0 or higher.” their year for renewal and opporMany Lancers recognize the tunity. For many, it is a time to in return cause them to see imbenefits of being involved in ex- determine and assess what they provements in their academics. “I just want to start making tracurricular activities. “Being in want to happen in this new desure I’m sticking to the things I cross country helped me be more cade. Whether one is a teacher or say I’m committed to,” Tivinia aware of my grades and keep up parent, freshman or senior, JanuJohansson (10) said. It is easy to my GPA,” Aaron Villanea (10) ary comes with an opportunity be eager about organizations and said. he now has a high GPA to set a foundation for a positive clubs at the start of the year only while attending honors classes year. to have one’s attendance in those and a couple of school clubs. For seniors, the new year will “I’m in several college classes bring them closer to the end of clubs drop as the year goes along. When it comes to extracurricu- and I would definitely recom- their high school years, and for lars, it is important one remains mend it,” Kirstin Henry (12) other students, 2020 will bring honest with themselves and ask said. Students like Henry know them closer to adulthood. Lancthemselves how much time they the type of classes and GPA re- ers should work toward making will be able to devote to the clubs quired to get into a good college. 2020 a healthy, productive, and “I want to get in the habit of rewarding year. they are signed up for.
By Ashley Cuadra THE BEGINNING of a new year is the best time to make up new goals or resolutions. The most common goals people have for the start of a new year are exercising and dieting. These resolutions should come as no surprise, since people tend to focus a lot on their appearance. However, Lancers have diverse goals set for 2020. “I’d like to learn how to be more independent, since I’m going to college next year,” Anna Juarez (12) said. Juarez hopes to work towards this goal as she knows that she will not be close to family during her time in college. Being independent also means having a job to support oneself financially, which Juarez is planning to do. Unfortunately, many new year’s resolutions go unfulfilled because people give up on them shortly into the year. To prevent this from happening, it is important to remember not to make too many goals. If one sets too many goals for themselves, it will be hard to invest adequate focus and energy on any of them, meaning the person is more likely to give up on their goals. Lancers are becoming increasingly aware of this tip, with many deciding to focus on a single goal in the upcoming new year. “My resolution would be to become more patient because I’m pretty bad at that,” Shayla Anderson (12) said. Anderson
lives with two nieces and a nephew, so being patient with children is important to her. While some goals are geared towards serious lifestyle changes, other goals are purely set as a way of starting new, fun hobbies. “A skill I want to learn is to snowboard better,” Mr. Timothy said. Mr. Timothy wants to learn this skill so that he can catch up with his son and have even more fun with him. He also wants to get better at playing guitar. Mr. Timothy loves to play guitar; it is one of his favorite hobbies. He wants to try and practice guitar five or six days a week in order to get better. Mr. Timothy exemplifies yet another important aspect of goal setting—having a plan and routine. Once one decides what goal(s) they want to accomplish in the upcoming year, it is important to set aside time and establish a routine to work towards accomplishing that goal. On top of this, one should keep track of how often they are adhering to their routine and reward themselves for consistency. This will help establish an incentive for completing goals. Forming new year’s resolutions is common around the world. People want to improve the quality of their lives and find a new year symbolic of developing a new “them.” Setting goals or resolutions can sometimes mean learning something new.
Tips on how to earn and save money
By Aizza Beltran students spend money during tions, and personal issues. TryA NEW YEAR is in full swing, lunch time when they go to the ing to balance a job on top of all and there are many goals people surrounding restaurants. How- other obligations and responsiwant to achieve as part of their ever, this can quickly drain one’s bilities one has can be very dif‘new year, new me’ mentality. A money. Instead of eating outside, ficult, distracting, and stressful. popular goal is to earn and save one can buy a cheaper meal at To circumvent this obstacle, it more money. Finances are a ma- school or bring something from might be best to get a job over jor concern for many people. home. the summer when school is out of Many Lancers work jobs and In addition to having an emer- session. While some students can keep them after graduating high gency fund, saving money can afford to only work over the sumschool in order to help support allow one to spend on personal mer, many other Lancers need a themselves and famyear-round job. It is ily. then best to look for Saving money is jobs that are flexible a priority for many and manageable with Lancers. In case of school. The career emergencies and uncenter is an excellent expected events, it is place to begin one’s always best to have job search. Searchsaved-up money on ing for jobs online or hand. Many Lancers asking around can be have tips on saving helpful, as well. money. Besides money, Some students auhaving a job can be tomatically set aside an excellent stepping a certain amount of stone into adulthood money from each and independence. paycheck that they Learning how to Reyna saved for a new sweatshirt to wear in 2020. get. “There’s this one support oneself while thing that I use. It’s like every $5 items. “I saved a lot of money, still managing several other reyou get, you save it, and at the and it came with its advantages. sponsibilities is part of being end of the year you have a bunch This year I bought myself Air an adult; therefore, having a of money, basically,” Zoie McK- Pods and the iPhone 11 Pro. Sav- job while in high school can be night (9) said. ing money is good; it’s worth it,” a good thing for many reasons Another Lancer also agreed, Mauricio Villa (12) said. other than the money it gives stu“It’s good to keep $5 every time In order to save money, one dents. you get money. I also suggest go- needs to have a money source, Overall, there are many ways ing around your house for loose which often entails a job. Un- Lancers can save and earn monchange and saving it up,” Reyna fortunately, getting a job while ey. It is important to ask others Mata (9) said. in high school can be extremely for important tips they may have Saving money also means difficult because of homework, about maintaining this moneybudgeting appropriately. Many school activities, family obliga- based goal in 2020.
Anna Juarez wants to become more independent before starting college.
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Everybody’s Everything is the goodbye fans have been waiting for Review by Whitnie Larsen LIL PEEP’S newest album, Everybody’s Everything, really brought the singer/songwriter straight out of the grave. Gustav Åhr is well-known for his online persona, Lil Peep. Many people call Lil Peep the, “King of Emo-Rap,” which is how the new genre of music was created. Åhr died on November 15, 2017 at the age of twenty-one due to a drug overdose. Since then, his underground and unreleased music has been streamed by millions. The announcement that made all of his fans jump with excitement was that the new album would be followed by a documentary film coming out on the two-year anniversary of his death. This was the final goodbye many fans had waited for. The film was only aired in certain states/areas. However, the album is free to listen to on SoundCloud and YouTube. This album features 19 old songs that were not added into albums and other songs that Lil Peep did not put out onto the Internet. One of his older songs, “Keep My Coo,” was written when he was only sixteen but never released. This album has no specific theme or message behind it. However, before Lil Peep had passed away, he had an Instagram caption saying, “I just want to be everybody’s everything.” This was a post that Åhr had posted before he passed away. Many fans
believe that the album was named after this post as a final goodbye to his fans. This album features many of Åhr’s acquaintances, including Gab3, Rich the Kid, Era, and ilovemakonnen. Gustav had also frequently collaborated with his “brother” who is known as Lil Tracy. On this album, five different songs that the pair worked on together were put out. Based on the documentary, Åhr became famous overnight. Åhr was going through a rough time. He was in a rough patch with his parents who were getting a divorce. To get through his struggles, he started rapping. Åhr wrote and sang songs that he then shared on the music streaming site SoundCloud. Åhr was a hardworking individual, and he worked to get his name to where it is now. Lil Peep is nothing but extraordinary, he was and still is a special human being. Many of his friends and family say that he was quite a special human to be around, and they could tell that he was something special. This album made me feel many things but disappointment was not one. Lil Peep’s words are genuinely something different from the current “mumble rap” music that many listen to. Lil Peep’s music was nothing but genuine. He didn’t rap about all the money he had; he rapped about how he felt. Lil Peep’s music is inspiring to many around the globe.
Another adventure of Dragon Ball Z out in 2020 Review by Breawna Howell NEW VIDEO games are coming out in 2020. The new Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot will be coming out on January 17, 2020. The game will be coming out on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Dragon Ball Z follows the adventures of Goku who, along with the Z Warriors, defends the Earth against evil. The action-adventures are entertaining and reinforce the concept of good versus evil. Goku was named Kakarot at birth but changed his name when he was sent to Earth. In the Manga, Kakarot was born on Planet Vegeta three years before its destruction, while in the anime Goku was born shortly before the destruction of the planet. When Frieza destroyed Planet Vegeta, Goku survived as he was being sent to Earth. Frieza is the emperor of Universe 7, who controlled his own imperial army and is feared for his ruthlessness and power. He is the descendant of Chilled, the second son of King Cold, the younger brother of Cooler, and the father of Kuriza. Dragon Ball Z has 15 movies, two TV specials, and 148 video games (many of them are only released in Japan). The new
game of Dragon Ball Z about to be released in January is an action game. While flying around the world as Goku, the player gets the typical third-person view standard in a video game. When a fight breaks out, the perspective shifts to an over-the-shoulder fighting game. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot will also feature the Buu Arc, as revealed by Bandai Namco, the company that created the game. The Dragon Ball Z series started after it was adapted from the final 325 chapters of the manga series, which were published in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1988 to 1995. It premiered in Japan on Fuji Television on April 26, 1989, taking over its predecessor’s time slot and ran for 291 episodes until its conclusion on Jan. 31, 1996. The first Dragon Ball Z series was directed by Daisuke Nishio and produced by Toei Animation. The 519 individual chapters were published into 42 tankōbon volumes by Shueisha. Between December 4, 2002 and April 2, 2004, the chapters were re-released in a collection of 34 kanzenban volumes, which included a rewritten ending, new covers, and color
artwork from its Weekly Shōnen Jump run. The Dragon Ball Z game is different because it can be in story mode and an adventure; but the game can also be just a normal battle game where one walks around to battle enemies and complete tasks. The Dragon Ball Z series has many shows and movies, but also games that can be played with cards or as a video game. Dragon Ball Z is a Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Animation. It is the sequel to Dragon Ball and adapts the last 325 chapters of the original 519-chapter Dragon Ball manga series created by Akira Toriyama. Dragon Ball Z continues the adventures of Goku, who, along with his companions, defend the Earth against villains ranging from aliens (Frieza), androids (Cell) and other creatures (Majin Buu). While the original Dragon Ball anime followed Goku from childhood to early adulthood, Dragon Ball Z is a continuation of his adult life, but at the same time parallels the life of his son, Gohan, as well as the development of his rival Vegeta.
The Grudge returns in 2020
Review by Naomy Romero THE NEW Grudge movie will be released in January 2020. The trailer starts off with a police officer at the doorway of a strange house. The police officer enters the house and finds a lady sobbing in the kitchen. The crying lady looks creepy; one can tell that something is off. The lady asks to be fed and says, “they always used to feed me.” The suspenseful trailer certainly is intriguing and does an excellent job at reeling in viewers. The police officer suspects that the crying lady is not home alone, and he is soon proven right. The lady grabs the officer’s hands and asks “will you help me” aggressively. The officer begins to panic and asks the lady to stay back, and she does. The officers tries to leave, but the lady panics and yells, “No! No! No! Don’t leave me!” As the officer walked towards the front door, the officer sees a TV turned on and someone sitting in a chair in front of it. The officer starts walking closer to the chair to see who it is, and it is the lady’s dead husband whose body is rot-
ting with flies all over it. After the officer sees the rotting body, the officer panics and contemplates what to do. The sobbing lady begins to laugh after the officer sees her dead husband. The lady’s laugh is loud, slow, and creepy. The trailer then begins to show small random clips of the movie, and in one of them is the Grudge, standing in the middle of the screen with her hair covering her whole face. There were a few more disturbing scenes in this trailer. One scene shows what looked like a lady getting drowned in a sink. Another scene shows a man in a shower who hears a strange noise and is therefore afraid of what he will see. The man does not see anything and starts to wash his hair; but, out of nowhere, hands come out to grab him. Just from the trailer, the obvious sense is that this movie is terrifying and thrilling. One can only imagine how the rest of the movie will play out. The movie is set to come out on January 3, 2020, which falls on a Friday. It might be an excellent movie to go and watch with friends!