Westland Hialeah Senior High
WHSH Wildcat Chronicles Volume 8, Issue 1
Presidential Election 2016 By: Andy Inchausti The 2016 Presidential Polls are on its way with wellknown Republicans, such as Donald Trump, Ben Carson, and Jeb Bush and on the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton. Out of all the candidates, Donald Trump seems to not only be leading the polls but stirring up emotions.
The pot has been shaken with Donald Trump’s campaign saying that he will deport illegal immigrants. Donald Trump said, “I will build a great wall and nobody builds walls better than me, believe me- and I’ll build them very inexpensively. I will build a great, great wall on our southern border, and I will make Mexico pay for that wall. Mark my words.” The ideas that Trump is proposing sound very irrational to most people. Many people believe that Trump is depriving them of the American dream. After Trump’s speeches, many people felt offended by his remarks on immigrants and how he felt about them. Later on, Univision’s own Jorge Ramos attended one of Donald Trump’s speeches. While Ramos was there he tried to ask him a question on Trump’s status on immigrants, but was quickly escorted out by Trump’s men. Donald Trump has also stated, “Free trade is terrible, Free trade can be wonderful if you have smart people, but we have stupid people.” Even though many people are disagreeing with his ideas, he is leading the polls for the Republicans. Apparently, people are actually voting for him after all he has said. Trump is giving people what they want to hear and he’s not afraid to speak his mind to the public. There are other candidates with better plans for the United States of America. With so many problems our country already is facing, why add Donald Trump to the list of issues?
EOC IN P.E
By: Tatiana DeSilva This 2015-2016 school year, Physical Education has been added to the list of End of Course exams(EOC). This exam is called the “Fitnessgram Posttest” and will be taken in April by all students in 9th-12th grade that are in a Physical Education class. According to the testing coordinator, Ms. Tiffany Marcelin, “The exam is to test students on the content they have mastered in P.E.” She also stated, “Yes, as years come, every subject will have an EOC.” One of our P.E. coaches at Westland Hialeah Senior High School, Mrs. Nicole Kentis said, “I am very supportive of the idea because it puts more of a focus on P.E planning and holds students responsible for knowing the basics taught in physical education classes”. As a result,Wildcats, keep in mind that more EOC’s are coming your way every school year. Make sure you’re studying hard and focusing so that you may pass your Fitnessgram Posttest coming April 2016.
Table Of Contents Page 2: Feature Articles Page 3: Feature & Editorial Page 4: Entertainment Page 5: Entertainment & Sports
Page 6: Horoscopes & Alma Mater Page 7: Word Search Puzzle Page 8: MDC Advertisement
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The Bagel Situation By: Kimberly Kelly
It’s 7:20 am and all you want is a delicious bagel, but before you go looking for loose change make sure you know the 411 on the bagel situation. Last year the cost of bagels was $ 1.75. Although prices went up by just a quarter, us Wildcats can’t help but wonder, why? According to Mrs. Cordova, it was the choice of the bagel distributors to increase the pricing. Regardless of this change, sales have not been affected and will continue up until Memorial Day weekend. If you’re wondering where you can find one of these mouth-watering breakfast treats, our very own club sponsors and P.E. coaches are selling them. The next time your stomach starts to growl, make sure you go ahead and silence it with a delectable bagel.
Tattoo Ink
By: Ivania Acevedo Do you ever wonder what happens to the ink going into your body when setting a tattoo? According to a Pew Re-
search poll from 2010, it said that 23% of Americans have a tattoo, but do they know what happens to the ink in their body? It’s always wondered how just one needle was able to create art onto the skin, when in fact it’s about five needles together that injects ink into the skin. The needles inject the ink through layers of skin in between the outer layer and the lowers most layer, the tissue. When the ink is in the body, the body will start to get rid of chemicals that are from the ink. White-blood cells will then start the process of removing pigments. Since cells are much smaller than pigments, cells will engulf bits of pigments separated from the whole. The cells that have then collected pigments then travel through the body to the liver, where it is then exited out of the body through the body waste. In short, before you get any tattoo’s, know what happens to the ink once it goes into your body and if it can have any negative effects on you. For the most part, they are permanent and can even cause some health issues if "Tattoo Art." The Montana Standard (Butte, Montana) 20 Nov. 2006. Web. 23 Nov.
youre not informed.
The Truth Behind Our Water Supply By: Ariel Torres
People all over the world seem to believe that we have an abundant amount of water. This is a misconception because only three percent of the actual water on Earth is fresh water, even though our planet is 70% composed of water. Water is a very important part of our lives. It is used all over the world for nearly everything. Hygiene, dishes, laundry, food preparation, and drinking are ways that water is used for. In developing countries, 70% of industrial waste is dumped and untreated into waters, polluting the usable water supply. On November 2012, a study from The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), based at Tuffs University, showed that Floridians pay $10.5 each year to clean polluted water. Fortunately, the government can set rules and regulations on water use and water protection. "Our Water Supply." Sci Am Scientific American (1876): 49. Print.
WILDCAT CHRONICLES Westland Hialeah Senior High 4000 West 18th Avenue Hialeah FL, 33012 (305) 818-3000 The Wildcat Chronicle’s mission is to inform and entertain all students, faculty, and staff with everything Wildcat. We aim to cover every event pertaining to Westland Hialeah Senior High.
Editors in Chief: Kevin Ordaz & Ariel Torres Layout Editors: Kevin Ordaz & Ariel Torres Photo Editors: Kevin Ordaz & Ariel Torres Editorial: Cristella Figueroa & Andy Garcia Staff Writers: Ivania Acevedo, Tatiana DeSilva, Cristella Figueroa, Andy Garcia, Kimberly Kelly, Kevin Ordaz, Luis Peña, Amanda Sile, and Ariel Torres. Adviser: Ms. Arlene Socorro
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Technological Era on Society: Blessing or a Curse? By: Luis Peña
Since the beginning of time, technology has been made to facilitate the lives of those who use it. As time advanced, humans continued to grow and evolve. With the freedom to set goals, they began building to succeed. The wheel, the diesel engine, the cell phone and computers have been results of this chase for success. It is fairly clear how these devices assist us in our everyday lives. These pieces of technology might seem to only benefit us and provide a wide variety of functions, but are we becoming too dependent on the technology? The Telegraph, an online newspaper of the United Kingdom, wrote an article on the countless hours spent online by teens. According to The Telegraph, who questioned 1,890 teen, ages 16 and over, explained that internet use has increased by 50% in the last 10 years. This seems acceptable due to the incredible expansion of our technological means. The problem seems to be the amount of time spent online. Teens spend on an average, 27 hours per week on the internet. Is this too
much time? Many parents might think so but, how does this affect students in school? How does it affect them at home? Information of the article states, “Teenagers spend 27 hours a week online” amongst other points. The first explaining how the introduction of tablets in the classroom has helped improve test scores but also seems to distract students, slowing their learning process. This causes controversy over whether technology should be allowed and limited or not allowed at all in the educational system for student use. All in all, the use of technology has helped humanity propel itself forward to what it is today. Apart from domestic use, tech and its devices are being used in education. The effectiveness of its use is questionable due to the pros and cons in the classroom.
Anderson, Elizabeth. “Teenagers Spend 27 Hours a Week Online: How Internet Use Has Ballooned in the Last Decade.” The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. Web. 6 Oct. 2015.
Fall Fashion
By: Cristella Figueroa Fall. The time of year when the temperature begins to drop, days become shorter, and the air begins to be filled with the sweet scent of cinnamon and pumpkin spice. It is also the time known for débuting all the cozy clothes that have been sitting in your closet all throughout the hot spring and summer months. Especially if you live in Florida, two days of slightly cold weather brings out extremely bundled up people in earmuffs and fuzzy ski jackets. Some of this season’s must haves are:
• Girls: Cardigans, Trench coats, Long-Sleeve Shirts, Sweater Dresses, Leggings, Jeans, Patterned Scarves, and Boots. • Guys: Knit Sweaters, Hoodies, Flannels, Thermal Sweatshirts, Dark-Washed Jeans, and Beanies. These articles of clothing will keep you warm and in style this fall season. Don’t forget to accessorize with a pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks in hand while they’re back on sale for a limited time only!
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Batbands
By: Amanda Sile The way we listen to music has changed greatly over the years. We have gone through Walkmans, toolboxes, CD players, MP3s and iPods. A company called Studio Banana Things is taking listening to music to a whole new level. They have created Batbands, wireless and hand free headphones that allow you to listen to music and leave your ear free to listen to the outside world. To use Batband, you simply wrap it around the back of your head, connect it to your mobile device through Bluetooth and you are ready to listen to your music. The way it works is through bone conduction, meaning, sound vibrations are perceived by your inner ear. In the Batband, there are three conducers, two on the sides of your head and one at the back. Some features include: touch sensors to take and end calls, turn the volume up or down, and change songs. Although the company is still looking for funds, they are expecting to start shipping in April of 2016. To pre-order a Batband you can go to kickstarter.com and search “Batband.”
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ostrich-pillow/batband Shepherd, J. (n.d.). Batband: These futuristic ‘ear free’ headphones play music through your skull. Retrieved September 16, 2015, fromhttp://www.independent.co.uk/ arts-entertainment/music/news/batband-futuristic-ear-free-headphones-that-play-musicstupid -through-your-skull-10503110.html
Intended Movements By: Andy Garcia
Robotic Arms controlled by thought, that’s what researchers at Caltech University have managed to do. While robotic limbs have been in use for many years, all of them produced unnatural, chunky movement. Why? Previous prosthetics focused on the motor cortex and required you to think “How do I move this, up then down?”. The researchers at Caltech instead tried the PPC, which focuses on intent. By thinking “I want to grab that bottle of water” you would be able to move your arm, and do it a much more natural and human way. Perhaps in a dozen years this technology would be used by all quadriplegics and amputees allowing them to do more, compared to other less advanced prosthetics.
Stoller-Conrad, Jessica. “Controlling a Robotic Arm with a Patient’s Intentions | The California Institute of Technology. Caltech, 11 May 2015. Web. 22 Sept. 2015.
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Super Movies By: Kevin Ordaz
Calling forth all superhero fanatics! Movie directors and movie producers have been working hard, for months on end, to bring our favorite comics to life, and at last their release dates have been revealed. So grab some popcorn, your calendars, and jot down the dates of your favorite upcoming superhero movies.
2016
Deadpool (February 12) Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice (March 25) Captain America Civil War (May 6) X-Men: Apocalypse (May 2) Suicide Squad (August 5) Gambit (October 7) Dr. Strange (November 4)
2017
Lego Batman (February 10) Wolverine 3 (March 3) Guardians of the Galaxy 2 (May 5) Fantastic Four 2 (June 9) Wonder Woman (June 23) Untitled Spider-Man Movie (July 28) Thor: Ragnorok (November 3) Justice League (November 17)
2018
The Flash (March 23) Avengers: Infinity War I (May 4) Black Panther (July 6) Aquaman (July 27) Captain Marvel (November 2)
“It Was Gonna Work”
By: Cristella Figueroa and Amanda Sile
With energy running low and less than five minutes on the clock, there was little to no hope that our Wildcat team would score against Alonso and Tracy Mourning. The clock was ticking and time was running out when Carlton Casimir threw the ball to Watson Geffrard. Geffrard caught the ball and ran it all the way to the end zone, scoring the first six points of the season. At that moment the crowd roared with Wildcat pride and excitement. Watson Geffrard, junior, plays the wide receiver and defensive end positions for the wildcat football team. When asked how he felt scoring he said, “I felt so good! When Coach Scott called the play I felt that the play was gonna work.” Geffrard was also sure to give credit to his teammate whom he could have not scored without by saying, “Shout out to my quarterback, Carlton Casimir, who threw me the ball!”
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Horoscopes for Characters in Horror Films By: Nestor-omar Loor
Aries - the clumsy one who trips over his own shoe laces. Taurus - the brave one who dies in the least expected way. Gemini - “this way” leads everyone to the corner where the killer is. Cancer - tries to eat crunchy chips really quietly while hiding, and chokes. Leo - the one who says “hello who’s there?” as if the killer was to answer. Virgo - the one who is helping the killer because they don’t like their friends. Libra - the one who says “everyone stay calm”, then freaks out themselves. Scorpio - the one who runs upstairs instead of the front door. Sagittarius – the one who runs into the bathroom in an attempt to hide, gets distracted by mirror and dies. Capricorn - the one who sees past the clues and doesn’t get the hint that they are on the death list. Aquarius - the one who realizes once the killer is gone that their phone was in their pocket the whole time and could’ve called the police. Pisces - the one who screams at absolutely everything.
Alma Mater With praise we proclaim our strong loyalty, Alma Mater we pledge this to you. You give us the strength and the will to succeed, and wisdom to soar up above! Live and may you always prosper, through the years as they pass on by. So we proudly raise our voice and sing: “Hail to Westland Hialeah High!”
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