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November 2015 Issue 2

The Western Breeze

Marijuana Legalization Fails in Ohio

Haley Dean, `18

using marijuana recreationally could pur-

chase, posses, transport, use and share up

to one ounce of marijuana. And anyone

As of 2015 Ohio has put Marijuana Le- with a certified debilitating medical con-

galization on the ballot for both recrea- dition could use medical marijuana.

tional and medical purposes. We had

some trouble getting it on there with some

people signing petitions twice and people

not signing it at all, but we fixed the issue

and now the decision lies in the people's

hands. Now of course along with mariju-

ana being legalized there are restrictions

and regulations.

get rid of monopoly and issue three is a monopoly. If marijuana is legalized stores/dispensaries will not be permitted within 1,000 feet of churches, public libraries, elementary or secondary schools,

The measure would legalize the limited sale and use of recreational and medical marijuana and create facilities with exclusive right to grow the drug. If legalized each facility will be granted a certain amount of land to grow on and will be supervised by someone to make sure nothing is being tampered with and it's growing how it should grow, under the restrictions of the law. ( ohio_Marijuana_legalization_initative_iss ue_3_(2015) )

We all saw this coming. There is an age

limit to purchasing Marijuana. According

to , anyone 21 years or older with a valid state ID could use, posses, grow, cultivate and share up to eight ounces of homegrown marijuana and four flowering (Budding) plants. Anyone 21 or older (without a legal license)

Also according to If issue 2 is state licensed day cares and public playpassed and so is issue 3, issue 2 will over- grounds. Basically to make sure kids power issue 3 and marijuana will not be aren't like right in front of it and see legalized simply because issue two is to things they shouldn't know about yet.

In a commercial on TV on issue 3, a family moved away from Ohio to Colorado because their daughter needed medical marijuana to help her with her epilepsy. She also had seizures all the time and marijuana helped calm it down to where she didn't have as many seizures in a day and made them not as violent. The family talks about how their so happy to have her daughter back to normal but really want to move back to Ohio but refuse to do so until we at least legalize it for at least medical purposes. So do you agree with marijuana being legalized?

On November 3rd 2015 Ohioans voted against marijuana legalization. And passed Issue two the anti-monopoly. Issue three results were 64% of people voted against and 36% of people voted for. The results for issue two were 52% for and 48% against. People just didn't want a monopoly where only 10 people getting all the money.

I walked around and asked some people how they felt about marijuana not being legalized and here's what a couple of people said.

"I think it would have been an accom-

plishment but Ohio obviously didn't want

the monopoly," said Merrily Davis, a jun-

ior at West High.

Bullying Stops Here!

Montego Frazier, `16

themselves.

you're not bullying someone, you Trending Hair

When talking to another class- On average, 28% of students age really can be.

Styles

mate, she shared with me a time she was bullied. She told me of how small and defenseless she was--too young to take up for herself, by the older kids who were bullying her. And she also stated that this wasn't just a onetime thing; her bullying experience happened for a while. Finally, on her birthday they severely bullied her and took her things. She made a choice to either let this bullying act keep going on or finally say no more.

12-18 reported being bullied at

A case appeared where two teens committed suicide due

Chariah White, `16

to bullying at an Ohio As we all know, the curly hairstyles

school in 2014. Before bullying gets this far, I encourage students to

work perfectly on black and white women for their naturally thick or fine hair. It also will also look well with other hair textures as well.

seek help. Resources to

get help would be talking to guidance counselors or getting a ther-

What do you want for your long hair for this fall? Your answer must be curls. Curls are pretty as well as breezy so that they can fit any outfit

apist. Their jobs are and any occasion.

strictly to help people

that need it the most.

The fabulous curly hairstyles will definitely create the head-turning ef-

At Western Hills, fect for us in any occasion. At last,

we have a special

you can also make a full use of bright

group that students can

color to make your hair look more wonderful.

reach out to such as the

Light House. The

Curly hairstyles and haircuts for curly hair bear a unique romantic

Light House is a commu- nonchalant flair, whether they are

Targeted kids that are victims of

nity mental health agency based in natural curly hairstyles, curly shag

bullies are typically overweight, school in the school year of 2014. school that provides therapy to

haircuts, styled, messy, or chic on-

unpopular, homosexual, or just

Effects of bullying are suicides, youth who need it or simply need trend up-dos for curly hair.

simply quiet people. Bullying has depression, and physical changes no gender, sex, age and is done out such as eating habits and sleeping. of one's own insecurities. People Most teens think that there's only

to get things off their chest. We are

Wavy bob hairstyles with luscious curls and texturized ends are perfect

also partnered with an organization effortless options for fall. Medium

often try to bring someone else physical bullying but there are

by the name of Green Dot, which curly hairstyles can easily grasp the

down just because they are already more such as cyber, verbal, and is an agency that helps stop bullylow. I suggest that bullies get help emotional. Just when you can think ing throughout schools.

fun braided elements or be enhanced with cute hair accessories.

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OPINIONS

Issue 2 November, 2015

Big Brother: True Entertainment

Lydia Francis, `17

and the Power of Veto (POV). will play for the Power of ve- toed with another houseguest.

On elimination night the

Do you like drama, secrets, lies and "showmances"? If so, you would be interested in the show Big Brother.

houseguests, except for the two nominees and the HOH, will cast their vote to evict. This happens every week until there are only two house-

Big Brother is an entertain-

guests remaining. Then the

ing show because it is full of

jury will decide who wins the

suspense and dramatic con-

game.

flicts.

Personally, I love watching

Big Brother is a reality

Big Brother. It's a very inter-

game show created by John

esting game to watch. I love

de Mol. Every summer at

trying to figure out the strate-

least 10 randomly chosen

gy of each of the houseguests

houseguests will enter the

week after week. I like that

Big Brother house and stay

you never know what's going

there for about three months.

The 2015 cast of Big Brother.

to happen in the game.

The houseguests are isolat- The winning (Photo courtesy of ) to.

By the end of the first few weeks

ed from the outside world head of

they also have no access to television or cell phones. Every week the contestants play

household nominates two players for eviction, and then those two players along with

The person you will have your favorite house-

who wins the POV will be guests and the person you're root-

able to veto one of the nomi- ing for. I also like that the competi-

nations if he or she wants to.

tions are always somewhat difficult and not easy to win; it gives

for Head of household (HOH) the head of household and The HOH would then have to the show more suspense.

three random drawn players replace the person who is ve-

Let us hear YOUR OPINION! Empire Brings Excitement to TV

Submit letters to be printed in The Breeze. Alexis Seay, '16

for the position, and Andre felt like he

Letters can be sent to room 1236, or placed in

Empire is a TV show that is a combi- was best fit for the job. nation of betrayal, revenge, love affairs, Jamal being the second oldest he wasn't

Ms. Curran's mailbox

(Letters may be edited for clarity, taste, and length.)

and being put through hell and back. The characters are Luscious Lyon (Terrance Howard), Cookie Lyon (Taraji P. Henson), Andre Lyon (Trai

expecting to be chosen for the job. His main focus was making music and going on tours; he didn't understand how much work it was going to be running Empire.

Byers), Hakeem Lyon (Bryshere Y.

Hakeem, being the youngest, doesn't

Gray), Jamal Lyon ( Jussie Smollett), really work for much he just believes he

The Breeze Staff

Anika Calhoun aka Boo Boo Kitty

should get everything on a silver platter.

(Grace Gealy), Rhonda Lyon(Kaitlin He is also a spoil brat and is just like his

Doubleday), Becky (Gabourey Sidibe). father wanting things to go his way as

It has a lot of uprising in conflicts and well.

Reporters

Jermacio Booker, Chris Carter, DeAdrian Collins, Destiny Cook, Hailey Dean, King Diarra, Dearies Duskin, Zawadi Early, Lydia Francis, Montego Frazier, Andre Goode, Mikela Hays, Mikhail Jackson,

back stabbing.

Rhonda is Andre's wife and will do

Luscious is the head of the company anything to help Andre get what he wants.

Empire; he is also the father of the three She is a manipulator and doesn't care who

boys and ex-husband of Cookie Lyon. is in her way.

If anything doesn't go right or is not

Anika (Boo Boo Kitty) was Luscious'

right in his eyes, he would do anything ex fianc? but became a quick enemy for

to make it his way. If anyone comes for Cookie. She became in competition of

Robyn MacQueen, Danisha Payne, Alexis Seay, him or tries to ruin anything he has go- Cookie over Luscious.

Chariah White

ing he would do anything to get revenge back on that person.

This TV show has a lot of life issues they are trying to stretch out like gay mar-

Cookie is the co-head of the company riage and accomplishing what you want

Adviser

empire or "was" also the mother of the out of life

Ms. Shannon Curran

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three boys and Luscious Lyon's ex-

It is a very interesting show and speaks

wife. She only wants what's best for her about a lot of issues. The show itself has

boys and would do anything to keep them safe. She still cares for Luscious, but she doesn't want anything to with him or empire because he let the power

people asking for more and is very inspiring to those who have a hard time expressing how they feel and use their voice. Em-

get to his head.

pire is my favorite show because it com-

bines music, revenge, romance, betrayal,

Andre, being the oldest, wanted to take over empire because Luscious was

and political topics. I think it is best when

supposed to choose who would be best there is a twist in the episode.

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OPINIONS

Issue 2 November, 2015

Is bus crowding becoming an issue for students?

King Diarra, '19

I will admit not every day is crowd-

On Tuesday, October 20 2015 a metro bus was full of students to the point it was hot, and trying to hold on the bars is a lot of work. I would know because I was there that day.

ed. I don't know if it is just because it is Friday or if people did not come to

Homecoming

school, but bus crowding is still a

problem. Some people walk, and or

get a ride from a friend or family member. I used to be one of those

Alexis Seay, `16

was a success!

and dressed casually.

For some reason people just put

people that walked and I wished I

Homecoming on Octo-

"Its was fun bags on the seats so that people would could ride the bus, but now all that

not try to sit in that particular seat, changed. Well, I still don't like walk-

ber tenth was

and when people do that it makes it ing but ridding the bus is like hanging really fun. A

I really like some of

hard for the last few students getting off a cliff because of the struggle to

on the bus.

hang on those poles are real, people

On Tuesday, October 20, 2015, a girl stumble, trip, and sometimes start dropped to the floor and was uncon- sweating. Whatever they did today scious. I believe she hit her head on they should keep it up because it was the bar as she fell. While everyone not as crowded as most days.

lot of students seeing how eve-

showed up and nobody

ryone acts dif-

really acted ferently outside

the songs the DJ played. There was

else, except a few people, like myself tried, to help the girl, I ran for help to get someone to call for help. It was about 7:30 to 7:40 in the morning when she fell. Three of her friends were sitting down trying to help her and wait for the paramedics.

With this true story, I hope they get bigger busses or more busses but,

of school." Tuesday, November 5 changed my out. My expe-

whole look of bus crowdings. I was rience was

one particular song that

on the bus just like every day then something happened, something I thought that would never happen on the bus. This girl that was sitting across from me did a good deed to-

fun.

I came, I saw friends, we took pictures, and I en-

everyone in the homecoming became so hype to. The song was by Future, called "Stick

day; she did something that I have not joyed my time with every- Talk."

most importantly, the people on the seen in all my days of riding the metro one.

bus need to give room to let students like her have a seat. I really believe that if they solve this problem no one would get hurt. One of my classmates said she almost got into a fight on the bus because this one girl was not about to give up an empty seat, but

bus, she went out of her way to give two people a seat she even gave up her own seat! I was surprised I would never think anyone would ever do something like that. This is my story of how I think bus crowding's go

The teachers were very Homecoming helped cool and enjoyed the fun with raise money for sports and us. It was fun seeing how eve-

the money from pictures ryone acts different outside of

went towards the seniors. school because there's no

luckily the girl gave up the seat with down in Western Hills High School. Most people dressed up work to focus on.

her bag on it.

The Visit Brings Suspense to the Big Screen

Haley Dean, `17

she left at 19; she didn't want them to go, but they based movie so it's kind of like paranormal activi-

wanted to go.

ty; the entire movie is based around Becca and Ty-

If you enjoy a movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat with a few good jump-scares, I highly recommend the movie The Visit--the movie has a lot of different emotions; there's funny, creepy, heart sinking, and terrifying emotions that always keeps you sitting on the edge of your seat.

The movie The Visit made in 2015, directed and

As the days go by they notice things become

ler making a documentary of their entire visit to

strange. Their grandparents tell the children bed their grandparent's house. It's silent during the sus-

time is 9:30 and to not come out of the rooms after penseful parts; you can hear the word pretty clear

9:30.One night they heard an odd noise coming

and can see what's going on perfectly. There's a

from outside their door and decide to see what it is; twist at the end of the movie that I found pretty in-

they opened the door and what they see is not ap- teresting and terrifying that makes the movie that

propriate for children. They see the backside of

much more exciting.

written by M. Night Shymanalan with brother and grandma naked, scratching the walls and doors like Overall The Visit is and exciting, interesting, nail

sister Becca (Olivia Dejonge) Tyler (Ed Oxen-

a dog excited to go into a room. If you don't like

bould) Nana (Deanna Dunaga) pop-pop (Peter

stuff like that, I suggest you look away or don't go.

Mcrobbie) Mom (Kathryn Hahn), is a story of two kids who go see their mother's parents for a week. Their mom hasn't seen her parents in 15 years since

The people who play the characters really fit the parts of the roles they play. It's a documentary

biting movie that'll keep you on the edge of your seat with your eyes glued to the screen. If you enjoy the thrill of being scared or the feeling of the suspense, I highly recommend this movie.

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FEATURES

Issue 2 November, 2015

TDreanndcinngg Moves Hit the Dance Floor

Chris Carter, '17

crazy part is some of

you look at it you'll put your hands to your chest then

There are all types of dances all

these are all mixed

around the world. There are some together, which makes

that are known, and there are some it more fun to do; it

that are local, but somehow they man- challenges you.

think he or she is a push you head back which is considrobot or something, but ered as animation; its creativity. it's just illusion to trick Drill is a very good dance style. If the audience's mind. you don't believe me ask these danc-

age to get publicity by the power of

Because later on,you

And then there are

ers: Shay Strattman and Diamond

Facebook or Instagram. All it takes is can show off your skill

dancers that dance hard Kelly, some of the best drill dancers I

a couple of shares and likes.

to your friends. There

kind of similar to Krupp. know. They are so energized and just

Dancing is a popular hobby that's are so many different

trending now and all year long year styles, but the one that

after. Some people just dance for fun, is trending is dub-step;

some do it life.

dub-step focuses on

There are all kinds of dances Whip, Naenae, Quan, Stanky leg, Shmoney

robot body movement, (Photo courtesy of danceforkslow movement, and )

dance, Superman,D-low Shuffle. The wave body motion is

In the Krump you use your arms head and legs, which you can also let your anger out and pretty much get the crowd hyped. Animation, with this skill,

You can pretty do

so dedicated. Kelly also said she dose drill because she wanted to try different styles. Her original type is contemporary; she is also part of Black Ice, a local drill team. She said it's hard work, but hard work pays off and she loves dancing; it's her life.

an illusion. Once

anything that's creative, like example

Who dey! Who dey! Who dey!

DeAdrian Collins, `16

Cincinnati Bengals, Jeremy Hill breaks a tackle and dives into the end zone for a touchdown. Running Back, Giovani Bernard; tight end, Tyler Eifert; and quarterback, Andy Dalton are the reason for the Bengals undefeated record of 8-0.

Andy Dalton is thrusting himself into the conversation of the most talked about Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.The Bengals are the leaders of the North division, the American Football Conference, and the National Football League which continues to improve.

The Bengals organization is improving in the managing of

business. The fans and the NFL were concerned on what the Bengals are missing on there roster. Out of 13 appearances in the NFL playoffs the

mit to quarterback Andy Dalton because of his performance in the both of his appearances in the playoffs. During the off season, the Bengals must have

seen a big improvement in Andy Dalton's play at practice. The Bengals signed Andy Dalton for six years for $115 million dollars.

The Cincinnati Ben-

gals are playing their

best season ever in

franchise history. De-

fense is holding up

every offense they

went up against so far.

The defense continues

to get better as they

get healthier, as their

leading tackler Vontaze Burfict Cincinnati Bengals won 5. Last returns. Bengals appearance in the

playoffs was the year 2014.The The Bengals offense scores a

Bengals were eliminated by the lot of points and gives other

Indianapolis Colt. (Score : 26- teams a hard time to keep up.

10)

This Cincinnati Bengals team

looks the best since they went Many fans didn't want to com- to the super bowl in 1981.

Important Upcoming Dates

Thanksgiving Break November 25--November 27

Thanksgiving Day Parade November 26

Parent-Teacher Conferences December 10

Positive School Culture Holiday Program December 11

Winter Break December 21--January 1

Senior Dinner January 23

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FEATURES

Issue 2

November, 2015

Upcoming Films of 2016

Jordan Reed, `17

When looking forward the big films, here are a few to check out in 2016.

en) wants the secrets of mans red flower, fire. This seems interesting to me because I like to Disney version so let see how this turns out.

Andre

Slim Jesus

*The Jungle Book*

*The House*

Goode, `16

He has

The all new live action epic adven-

The

put

ture showcases Mowgli's (newcomer Neel Sethi) journey of self-discovery. When he's forced to abandon the only home he's ev-

A guy along with his wife blows their daughters college funds. Desperate for cash they team up with some neighbors to open an illegal

Hamilton native "Slim

513 on and

er known by the feared Sheer Khan casino in the suburbs. I think this Jesus"

also

(Voice of Idris Elba) who bears the movie will be funny.

blew

has a

scars of Man, promises to elimi-

up

remix

nate what he sees as a threat. Mowgli goes on a journey to the man village accompanied by panther turned stern mentor Bagheera (voice of Ben Kingsley) and the free spirited bear Baloo (voice of

within

*Crouching Dragon Hidden a snap

Tiger II: The Green Desti- of a finger

ny*

throughout

A martial forest exists alongside the social media.

featuring Famous artist Chief Keef and Slim Jesus are drill well-

artists.

known drill artist. Slim

Bill Murray) who guide him.

real world, full of wandering sword

Along the way Mowgli encounters fighters, medicine men, defrocked

jungles creatures that don't exactly priests, poets, sorcerers and Shaolin

have his best interest at heart in- renegades. A new generation of star-

His song "Drill Time" caught almost everyone in attention in

Jesus has been all over

the nation. He then blew up by , a very

getting mentioned on Twitter by famous website, with his beefs

cluding Kaa (voice of Scarlett

crossed lovers and a new series of famous drill artists from Chica- with other artists.

Johnson) a python whose seductive protagonists are in a battle of good go such as Lil Bibby and many

voice and gaze hypnotizes the man and evil.

others.

Slim Jesus might be the

cub and the smooth talking king

next big thing.

Louie ( voice of Christopher Walk-

Frightful Vengeance

Dearies Duskin, `16

had just collapsed. A loud growl "Why did you do it Isaiah why?" vengeance."

Chapter 1: Beautiful Nightmare

came and then hissing...I didn't know what was going on but I felt the tears build up. There was sadness in my heart but also fear when

I cry

"Your too young to understand this right now...but I did it to

"...My boy...you have no idea what you're getting yourself into"

I'm holding on for dear life to my everything got quiet. Footsteps

protect you"

"But, he killed our parents"

mother's shirt. My father is strug- seemed to get closer to me; I back "Protect me from what?" gling to keep the monsters outside. up and curl my body up in a corner.

"Focus on school right now, go-

He looks back at my mother and I hear a deep inhale then shuffling

He put his head down ing down this path will only

gives her this certain look that only "I know you're here!! I can smell and eased up his grip. I dry my bring you more pain my boy"

they understand. She puts me down your fear" a man voice said

tears and look up at him, it

In a way he was right, I

and kneel before me; holding my

I cover my mouth to keep seemed like he was about to cry won't pursue him right now...I

hands trying to smile.

myself from making any type of

"Mommy needs you to go to your noise. I laughter came from the oth-

secret hiding spot that we talked er side of the door. I could see the

about." she tells me, her voice trying shadow of the man's feet in front of

not to crack as she holds back tears. me. At that moment I knew I was

"What's going on mommy?"

going to die

but held it in.

"Sorry my foolish little brother"

My world went black, I was pretty sure I was dead until I woke up in a hospital bed and

need to be smart when it comes to things like this. Sad really, I'm in the second grade and I'm already alone. Well I was alone, I have my uncle now. I spent two

"Desmond, just go hide. Whatever "I found you"

my uncle was sleeping in the

days in the hospital before they

happens don't come out or make a

chair right next to me. I felt

let me leave. I wanted to go back

sound."

Chapter 2: Truth Hurts

hopeless, blank, and heartless. home to get the rest of my things

The banging on the door got more

aggressive and the glass from the

I didn't know whether I

windows shattered like weeds blow- should hate him right now. We

ing in the wind. My mother pushed were extremely close; I just want

me toward the painting that had a to know why? Why did he do

hidden door behind it. She opens it this when we loved him so

and I run inside. Before she closed it much? What exactly could he

she gave me a kiss on the cheek and possibly gain from this? I ran at

whispered "I love you" I sat alone in him full of rage and try to hit

the darkness and listen to the sounds of my father grunting as if he was fighting to get free. My mother screamed in agonizing pain.

him, he just rough me up against the wall. I couldn't see his face. The tears were just steaming

The life I had with a caring loving family is now gone and it was all Isaiah fault. I will have my vengeance no matter the cost. Not now though, but in the future, I have to train my body, mind and soul. I'm still too young to do anything right now, but when the time comes it won't matter.

"I see you're awake" A voice

but when I arrived the house was burned down to the ground. I wasn't sure if my mom and dad were still in there while it got burnt down...but I suspect they were. I punch the side of my uncle's car out of anger. My emotions were all over the place. My uncle came up behind me and put his hand on my shoulder. I look up at him and he looked at what was left of my home

"Elizabeth!!" My father yelled I heard a thud, like a body

down my face like a waterfall; it said caused my vision to get blurry. "Uncle Pete...I will have my

"Ok...I'll help you" he tells me.

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FEATURES

The Western Breeze

November, 2015

Quanisha Miller Takes the Spotlight

Robyn MacQueen, `16

way to Ms.Thole, these teachers years of English, each teacher job as a social worker for chil-

pushed her

made her class dren and families.

Quanisha Miller, a current to become

senior at West High, has been at the great

West High since freshman year. English stu-

The things she likes about West dent she is

High are that the teachers are now. Mil-

actually good teachers.

ler states,

"Not only are they teachers, "Hard work

they are also mentors," Miller and deter-

states during her interview.

mination is

English is her favorite subject. all you

need."

From Ms. Calvin to Ms.

Donisi to Ms. Heckinger, all the Throughout her whole four

realistic and chal- Coming to school every day, lenging, as well as learning new things is what Mila great environ- ler loves about being in school. ment to learn in. "When I give myself a goal, I

After High

put all effort into it to meet

School, Miller whatever the goal is," Miller

plans on attending states.

Central State Uni- All Miller can wait for is May

versity, where she will spend four

16, 2016 to walk across the

years of college, majoring in stage and receive her diploma.

social work, to get her dream "Hard work really does pay

off."

Remember the Times with Apple Pie

Montego Frazier, `16

Ingredients

Thanksgiving and Christmas are times you are supposed to cherish your family. Here's a dessert recipe from Paula Dean to make the upcoming Holiday's memorable:

3/4 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus

more for sprinkling

Directions

Freshly ground nutmeg, to taste

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Mix together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon,

7 medium apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced

and nutmeg in a small bowl. In another bowl, 1 lemon, zested and juiced

sprinkle apples with the juice of 1 lemon and 3 tablespoons butter, diced

toss. Stir in the sugar mixture to evenly coat Egg wash, for brushing

the apples.

Sugar, for sprinkling

Set aside. Roll out chilled dough into 2 circles Paula's Perfect Pie Crust:

and use 1 round to line a 9-inch pie. Chill the other round.

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Mound the apple and sugar mixture into the pie 1/4 teaspoon fine salt

pan lined with dough. Dot with the cubed but- 3 tablespoons granulated white sug-

ter.

ar

Using a pastry cutter, cut an even number of 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, cold

strips from the remaining rolled out dough. Transfer every other strip to the pie top and weave in the lattice by folding every other strip

12 tablespoons butter, cold and cubed

1/4 cup to 1/2 cup ice water

back onto itself and laying another strip perpendicularly. Fold the strips back across and repeat until completed. Brush the top of the pie with egg wash and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Trim the overhanging dough and crimp edges. Bake pie for 45 minutes. Let rest 20 minutes before slicing.

Paula's Perfect Pie Crust:

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, salt and sugar. Add the shortening and break it up with your hands as you start to coat it all up with the flour. Add the cold butter cubes and work it into the flour with your hands or a pastry cutter. Work it quickly, so the butter doesn't get too soft, until the mixture is crumbly, like very coarse cornmeal. Add the ice water, a little at a time, until the mixture comes together forming a dough. Bring the dough together into a ball. When it comes together stop working it otherwise the dough will get over-worked and tough. Divide the dough in half and flatten it slightly to form a disk shape. Wrap each disk in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. On a floured surface roll each disk out into a

10 to 11-inch circle to make a 9-inch pie.

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FEATURES

The Western Breeze

November, 2015

Where Yo' Spirit At?

Danisha Payne, `16

What is a cheerleader to you? A cheerleader should represent the school and its spirit. Well, our spirit is our Varsity cheer team: Tommenic McCall, Norriah Plummer, Ariadne Ray, Lena Thompson, Neiah Whitehead, and Alexis Williams .

I stayed after at a practice to ask them some questions about the sport. I asked "What are the games like?"

"The games are sometimes stressful when we are losing, but they can be fun." said McCall

At the practice they were very open with me. They are some of the nicest and funniest girls I have known. As well as very independent and driven. "What do you like about cheering?" "I like to hyping up our team." said Whitehead

Though mostly every school uses the same cheers in some kind of way they still manager to come up with some cheers on their own. These girls are very creative.

"What are some of your favorite cheers?"

Most of them said,"Don't stop, It

Black Friday

takes a mustang, and Jump ball."

There are some ups and downs to

cheering, but in the end it all should Destiny Cook, `16

weigh out and you should have

something to show for your time

and effort.

All of them say that

Black Friday is popular as a shopping day for a combination of reasons. As the first day after the last major holiday before Christmas, it marks the unofficial be-

cheerleading ginning of the holiday season. Additionally, many employers give their employees

is rewarding. the day off as part of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

"It is a lot that Black Friday is Friday, November 27, 2015, the day after Thanksgiving. People

can be

stand in line hours before store is opened, to grab the bargain of the year. Almost

learned from cheering:

every store has something that interests everyone.

leadership, In the last few years ( starting from 2013 to be precise), Black Friday sales have

teamwork, started way before Black Friday--with some stores starting their Black Friday sales

communica- on Thanksgiving day and some even starting on Wednesday. Biggest sales day

tion, and

now include Thanksgiving Day, Green Monday, and Cyber Monday.

much more."

said Ray

Why is it called Black Friday?

When look-

According to the official black Friday 2015 website, "Many retailors report

ing back they had a lot of good, fun

some of their highest profits on Black Friday. The black portion of the name `Black Friday' relates to businesses recording their losses in red ink and gains in

times but in black. The tradition lives on in modern accounting software, hence the name".

the end they

There are tips for Black Friday shopping. First, decide what you want in ad-

had come up with one.

vance. Decide what's the most important and that you absolutely need. Give pref-

"What is your best cheer

erence to big ticket items as you will save more on those items. Second, if possible

memory?"

have a group of people, but everyone going into a different store. Third, check the

It would be when they cheer at price matching policy of stores. Buy in advance and get price adjusted on Black

Dayton against Thurgood.

Friday day. Buy only what you need. Finally, park smart. Park where nobody is

These girls gratefully take the parking then walks to the store so that you won't get caught up in the big crowd.

time out to show up and repre-

sent well. So you should go to a So there is going to be a lot of stuff you will see on Black Friday, such as video game to help support our Mus- games, T.V's, tablets, cameras, cell phones, small appliances, major appliances,

tangs.

clothes, shoes, and toys. So, shop with speed and smartness.

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The Western Breeze

November, 2015

Drake: Artist of the Year

Chariah White, `16

Drake was first recognized for my Brooks, a basketball player

Drake was the first unsigned Canadian rapper to have a "Joint of The Day" on BET's 106 & Park on April 30, 2007 featuring Tremaine Aldon Neverson, better known as Trey Songz.

Born Aubrey "Drake" Gra-

ham, on October 24, 1986, in

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is

the son of Sandi and Dennis

Graham. His father was a

drummer who worked with

Jerry Lee Lewis and his

mother was a teacher. His fa-

ther is African-American and

his mother is Jewish Canadi-

an. The summers that Drake

Drake's songs evoke many strong emotions.

spent with his father, he gained an

appreciation and understanding for

music that has influenced the

his role on the highly successful

sound he creates for years to come. television series Degrassi: The

Next Generation. He played Jim-

who eventually gets shot. Drake released his first mixtape

"So Far Gone" in 2009, and he has had a massive influence in the music industry. He now holds the record for the most number one singles on Billboard's R&B/ Hip-Hop Charts. Drake's net worth seems to be at a whopping $76 million dollars and is steadily increasing.

He raps about soft things and sings about hard things. He is the glue that binds together all of urban radio, and he continues to dominate the global market. As Drake says, "It's all about experience. If the city isn't talking about it five, six, seven days later, or if people don't remember it for years to come, then I haven't done my job... I'm going to find out what comes after this, but there's definitely another evolution of

What are your plans for the future?

Aylssa Patterson, `17 is Alicia Lee but one out of keem Cotton because he three said maybe or I don't

What are your plans for the the 12 students who said said he wants to go to col- know, but I hope they

future? When surveyed, there they just want to go to col- lege and get a degree, so I change their minds to yes

are many different things that lege and graduate so they looks like he is already

because college is very im-

students want to do.

can get a good job and that thinking about his future, portant in life, especially if

I surveyed 24 kids on Mr. one student was specific and that is a really great. I you want a good job.

Hudepohl's team, and they

For the people said yes

all said they wanted to go to college, but they all had

"I want to go to col- they all have a great plan. Two of them want to work

lege and get a degree different plans. One 12th grade student named Ashia Jackson

in the hospital a one student wants to have her own day care to help single

in art and music be- wanted to be a hair design-

er and one 11th grader

moms and two students want to have a fashion

named Chris Carter wants

business or another busi-

cause they are what I to be a choreographer or a

dancer. But there are also

ness, but one student who said maybe wants to be a

four students who are Kadarius Short (10th), Austin Hawkins (11th), Zawadi Early (11th), and Joseph Janson (11th) want to be

am best at and love to U.S. Marshall or a Sheriff, and another student who

do."

said maybe also said if she does go to college; she wants to study forensics

professional sport players. about his plan was Chris even started thinking about and cooking.

And two 11th students

Drossett. He said it in a my future and I want to go Another student who said

want to be a game design- way where you knew what er's, and one 12th grader he meant some students

to college an get a degree in art and music because

maybe said if they do they will take a Physical Thera-

wants to be an artist.

just said "I want to go to they are what I am best at py course. But there was

But that's not it; there is college" but he said more and love to do.

also one 9th grader and two than that and that's why he I also surveyed nine

12th graders students who was noticed.

students from Mrs. L-T's

one student who said they want to go to college and why they wanted to go and

want to be nurses. And one But there is one ninth 12th grader even wants to grader I want to be recog-

class and six of the students said they want to go

they said they wanted to do nail tech they want to

be in the military her name nized, and his name is Ha- to college and the other also do interior designing.

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