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Hooked - Video Podcast
Jordan, Marshal and Grant play "Guess the NFL Player" based upon simple hints. Who gets the most? Which hints are the most helpful? Check out our last video podcast.
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Nate, Jadon and Mr. Wood try and guess the historical sports moment based upon dry erase board drawings of the play. What plays did they pick and who can guess the most? Check out the last video podcast.
My Top 5 Films released in 2023
by: Jadon Crumpton
1. Oppenheimer (Dir: Christopher Nolan)
Seeing this film here should not be a surprise to anyone. Oppenheimer already won best picture at the Golden Globes and is the favorite to win it at the Academy Awards in March. One of the most hyped movies of the summer exceeded expectations, proving to be Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece. A 3 hour long biopic that feels like a 2 hour thriller because of how engaging it is. The writing is amazing and the dialogue comes so naturally and quick, almost as if it was done by the great Aaron Sorkin, whom I absolutely love. The editing is a huge reason the movie is so engaging over it’s long runtime, and obviously every performance in this exceptional. Ludwig Goransson’s score makes every moment feel so intense, especially leading up to the Trinity Test, which may be the single best scene of 2023. I 100% believe this deserves best picture and it is by far my favorite movie of the year.
2. Killers of the Flower Moon (Dir: Martin Scorsese)
2023 was a big year for legendary directors making amazing films about true events from the early to mid 20th century. The story of the Osage is one of tragedy and exploitation, and therefore is a story that needs to be told with the utmost care, something the legendary Martin Scorsese does wonderfully. Like Oppenheimer, I didn’t really feel the runtime of this one, as I was glued to the screen the entire time. De Niro and Dicaprio are amazing of course, but the true star of this one is Lily Gladstone. She will likely win Best Supporting Actress at the Oscar’s, deservedly. Killers of the Flower Moon hits streaming this weekend, and you better believe I’ll be rewatching it.
3. Asteroid City (Dir: Wes Anderson)
I have only gone back to the theater to see a movie I already watched once in my life. That was for Asteroid City. Like Nolan and Scorsese, Wes Anderson is one of the great active American directors and Asteroid City was just another great mark on his resume for me. Wes Anderson has always been a master at making colorful and full of life movies, so as expected Asteroid City is absolutely beautiful and has a soundtrack that makes me want to get up and dance around my room. While those things are great, the best part of the movie is that it is Wes’ most introspective work yet. Asteroid City asks us a hard hitting question. If we spend all of our time “awake” searching for meaning/purpose will it ever come to us? It may not be for everyone due to the confusing story and non-traditional structure, but I think it is worth a shot, because if it clicks for you, it really clicks.
4. May December (Dir: Todd Haynes)
May December is one of the most heartbreaking movies of the year, but it also works as a great satire. A film about how actors and the rest of the media machine will exploit tragedy in order to turn it into sub-par “art” that esentially glorifies said tragedy. I wish all three of Natalie Portman, Charles Melton, and Julianne Moore could get an oscar for their performances in this, but that’s not gonna happen unfortunately. I specifically want to shout out Charles Melton’s performance. The character of Joe has gone through such a unique experience that I imagine it would be difficult to embody someone like him, but Melton does it flawlessly. Please watch this film if you haven’t. It is so so good.
5. Society of the Snow
This is the only foreign film on my list, and it’s a good one. For the majority of people, there’s no recognizable names involved in this film, but it still has been one of the highest rated movies of 2023. The film follows the story of a Uruguayan flight carrying a rugby team crashing over the Andes mountains, leaving the survivors stranded. You’ve probably heard this story told before. Dozens of shows, movies, documentaries, and books have been made about it including the 1993 film Alive. This is probably the best adaptation of the story though. The plane crash scene is super gnarly and one of the best scenes of 2023. The rest of the movie is extremely emotional and the direction makes it feel as if you are in the Andes yourself with trying to survive alongside these young men. Society of the Snow is the best survival movie I’ve ever seen and I highly recommend it.
The Booster Show - Video Podcast
Jadon, Nate, Dimas, & Grant try and guess what year major events happened in history.
-When was Yankee Stadium built?
-When did the Civil War start?
-When was England established?
Who can guess the best? Who gives the WORST guess? Check it out.
-When was Yankee Stadium built?
-When did the Civil War start?
-When was England established?
Who can guess the best? Who gives the WORST guess? Check it out.
2023 NFL Predictions
Practicum Radio and Sports Broadcasting students predict the Super Bowl, major awards and what type of season the Cowboys will have. Who made the best predictions? Who made the worst? Check out our picks below.
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Describe the Sports Moment
Grant tries to describe famous photos to Jadon, Nate and Dimas without giving hints. Who can get the most and which photo is most difficult to describe?
5 Movies I Watched for the First Time this Summer and Loved!
Blog by Jadon Crumpton
1) Arrival (2016)
Denis Villnueve has been one of my favorite directors for a while. From Prisoners to Dune to Sicario, I’ve really liked everything he’s made, but Arrival brought that appreciation to another level. Arrival follows Amy Adam’s character Dr. Louise Banks, a linguist who is contracted by the United States government to try and communicate with an alien species that has landed on Earth. Arrival is a science fiction masterpiece with twists and turns that will leave you staring at your tv as your jaw sits on the floor. It’s more than just your average complex science fiction story though, as it is extremely emotional, firmly planting itself in the argument of conflict vs communication. This was undoubtedly my number one favorite of the summer, and I recommend it to anyone, even people who aren’t traditionally movie fans.
2) La Haine (1995)
La Haine is one of the most impactful movies I have ever seen and many people have watched it and felt the same. Heavily inspired by Spike Lee’s Do The Right Thing, La Haine takes place in a marginal area of Paris, referred to throughout the movie as “The Projects”. The film follows three young men from this area as they wander around town, awaiting news on the health of a peer who was injured by the police during a riot. Matthieu Kossovitz captures Paris exceptionally through his black and white lense in what was shockingly his directorial debut. La Haine is so special because it displays the three men’s conflicting personalities so well.
From the calm, aspirational Hubert to the angry, violent, and frustrated Vinz, to the confused and scared Said. All three men represent a possible attitude towards the issue that the film is centered around, police brutality. Should we be calm and try to let these problems resolve themselves naturally like Hubert believes, or should we be more like Vinz, and strike back with violence of our own? La Haine implants this question in your mind and leaves it there for weeks, even months. I know I haven’t stopped thinking about it since I watched it and if you watch it I don’t think you will either.
From the calm, aspirational Hubert to the angry, violent, and frustrated Vinz, to the confused and scared Said. All three men represent a possible attitude towards the issue that the film is centered around, police brutality. Should we be calm and try to let these problems resolve themselves naturally like Hubert believes, or should we be more like Vinz, and strike back with violence of our own? La Haine implants this question in your mind and leaves it there for weeks, even months. I know I haven’t stopped thinking about it since I watched it and if you watch it I don’t think you will either.
3) Asteroid City (2023)
I have only gone back to the theater to see a movie I already watched once in my life. That was for Asteroid City. Like Villneueve, Wes Anderson is one of my favorite directors and Asteroid City was just another great mark on his resume for me. Asteroid City is probably my favorite movie release since The Batman last year. Wes Anderson has always been a master at making colorful and full of life movies, so as expected Asteroid City is absolutely beautiful and has a soundtrack that makes me want to get up and dance around my room. While those things are great, the best part of the movie is that it is Wes’ most introspective work yet. Similar to La Haine, Asteroid City asks us a hard hitting question. If we spend all of our time “awake” searching for meaning/purpose will it ever come to us? It may not be for everyone due to the confusing story and non-traditional structure, but I think it is worth a shot, because if it clicks for you, it really clicks.
4) Stay (2005)
When I found out this movie was going to be hitting streaming in August, I was extremely excited. It had been at the top of my watchlist for a while and everything I had seen from it looked really cool. It exceeded my expectations. Stay is one of the underrated gems of the 2000s and despite some recent buzz, doesn’t get talked about enough. Stay is based around the characters of Dr. Sam Foster and Henry Letham, the latter of which is portrayed by Ryan Gosling, who as usual gives an amazing performance. Dr. Foster is a psychologist and must take on Henry as a patient after his former therapist goes on “vacation”. Following Dr. Foster’s meeting with Henry, his world begins to collapse. He begins seeing and hearing things and nothing makes any sense. Dr. Foster must combat this while also trying to prevent Henry’s suicide, which he has given an exact date for. Full of trippy transitions and insane plot twists, Stay’s dream like atmosphere makes for an amazing experience and one of my favorite movies ever visually.
5) Moonlight (2016)
The second film from 2016 on this list, Moonlight beat out Arrival at that year’s academy awards and won best picture. That should tell you just how good this movie is. Moonlight follows the story of Chiron, a queer black man growing up in Miami. As Chiron ages he must grapple with his identity and sexuality, all while dealing with bullying at school and his mother, who is addicted to drugs and unfit to take care of him. In the film, we travel through three segments of Chiron’s life. His childhood, his teenage years, and his adulthood. Accompanied by his best friend Kevin, we watch events unfold that mold Chiron into the person he eventually becomes. Moonlight is an emotional, beautifully shot film and one of the best coming of age movies ever. Couldn’t recommend it more.
College...it's just better.
Blog by Matthew Smith
Last week, I started my Junior year at Summit High School. I figured it’d be the same as the start of both my Freshman and Sophomore years, however it was a lot different than I expected because, rather than taking my regular mix of AP and regular core classes, I decided to take US History and English at TCC.
On the first day of class, I’ll admit I struggled to find the correct classroom, but once I did I found my seat and sat down. The professor got up to speak, said hello and introduced himself. I had been quite nervous, seeing as it was a college class that I was taking rather than a regular high school one, but I was a lot less nervous once I learned how the class would operate.
On the first day of class, I’ll admit I struggled to find the correct classroom, but once I did I found my seat and sat down. The professor got up to speak, said hello and introduced himself. I had been quite nervous, seeing as it was a college class that I was taking rather than a regular high school one, but I was a lot less nervous once I learned how the class would operate.
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One thing about TCC classes that’s important to know is that the professors are a lot more hands off than the teachers in high school classes, which I really appreciated. You’re a lot more on your own, which I’ve found, so far at least, to be better for my stress levels. Not everyone does, but if you tend to do better when you have more freedom to do things the way you need to, you’ll prefer TCC classes.
The only bad thing I’ve noticed so far is that some of the professors are strict. Some really don’t care what you do (They’ll even let you eat during class if you want!) but others are much stricter than your average High School teacher. I’d say that generally the scale is wider. Either you could get a very strict professor who has everything written down in some rule somewhere, or you could get one who doesn’t care just as long as you don’t disrupt the class. |
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Most importantly, the material seems to be quite a bit easier than what you might find in an AP class. Sure, it might be more difficult than a regular High School class, but you’re far less likely to find yourself buried under a mountain of assignments, unless you purposefully put yourself in that position.
All in all, if you have room for it on your schedule, you should join TCC. The TCC schedule is shorter than the Mansfield one, meaning that at the beginning and end of each semester you’ll likely have a few days to get yourself settled. Also, when you take a TCC class, you get college credit for it, meaning that if you do well in the class, you won’t have to take it later when or if you choose to go to college.
All in all, if you have room for it on your schedule, you should join TCC. The TCC schedule is shorter than the Mansfield one, meaning that at the beginning and end of each semester you’ll likely have a few days to get yourself settled. Also, when you take a TCC class, you get college credit for it, meaning that if you do well in the class, you won’t have to take it later when or if you choose to go to college.
Wild Yearly Recap
The members of Unique Radio recap their semester of shows and broadcasts.
Radio and Sports Broadcasting CTE Video
Unique Radio plays "Mad Gab"
Who can decipher jibberish the best? Find out on our latest video podcast.
Fast and Furious Rankings
Nik unleashes the greatest Fast and Furious list of all time. Where does Tokyo Drift rank, what is the worst F&F movie of all time and why does he love Tyrese so much?
All those answers and more in these week's "Pass the Aux" with Nik Munoz.
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#9 The Fate of the Furious (8)
-The series really pushed their limits with this one. I know it’s dumb fun at this point but this movie thought that just being straight up dumb would be fun to watch. But sadly it isn’t.
#8 F9: The Fast Saga
John Cena is good as always. And that’s about it. The action scenes look awesome with modern effects. But this honestly is a lazy mess of a film. What was even the point of revealing Cena as Dom's brother this late in the franchise?
#7 The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift
I get what was the plan, but I still think it could’ve been better. Arguably the best astatic in the series. A dumb fun movie with good intentions but poor execution. Introducing Han to the series gave this movie a major boost.
-The series really pushed their limits with this one. I know it’s dumb fun at this point but this movie thought that just being straight up dumb would be fun to watch. But sadly it isn’t.
#8 F9: The Fast Saga
John Cena is good as always. And that’s about it. The action scenes look awesome with modern effects. But this honestly is a lazy mess of a film. What was even the point of revealing Cena as Dom's brother this late in the franchise?
#7 The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift
I get what was the plan, but I still think it could’ve been better. Arguably the best astatic in the series. A dumb fun movie with good intentions but poor execution. Introducing Han to the series gave this movie a major boost.
#6 Furious 6
Dope concept. Poor follow through. However, this one like the following film has one of the best villains of the series. Again not bad, but not good either. The plot twist makes this a memorable movie.
#5 Fast and Furious (4)
A great return to form for the series. A new take that has some of the best action pieces of the franchise. And set the groundwork of what the series should’ve stayed like. The final chase scene through the dessert is one of the best parts of the series.
#4 The Fast and Furious 7
Wild fun with a cool concept. Jason Statham steals the show as the villain. And easily one of the most heartfelt endings to a film in recent memory and a beautiful love letter to Paul’s legacy.
Dope concept. Poor follow through. However, this one like the following film has one of the best villains of the series. Again not bad, but not good either. The plot twist makes this a memorable movie.
#5 Fast and Furious (4)
A great return to form for the series. A new take that has some of the best action pieces of the franchise. And set the groundwork of what the series should’ve stayed like. The final chase scene through the dessert is one of the best parts of the series.
#4 The Fast and Furious 7
Wild fun with a cool concept. Jason Statham steals the show as the villain. And easily one of the most heartfelt endings to a film in recent memory and a beautiful love letter to Paul’s legacy.
#3 The Fast and The Furious (1)
An all time classic. A perfect open/shut movie. With an all time lead duo performance from Vin and Paul. This is a great start to the franchise that does a great job of telling the original story of "family."
#2 Fast Five
A fun action film with a cool heist theme, which becomes the prequel to the final movies. Dumb fun with a great performance from everyone. The escape with the vault is one of the best action scenes of the franchise.
An all time classic. A perfect open/shut movie. With an all time lead duo performance from Vin and Paul. This is a great start to the franchise that does a great job of telling the original story of "family."
#2 Fast Five
A fun action film with a cool heist theme, which becomes the prequel to the final movies. Dumb fun with a great performance from everyone. The escape with the vault is one of the best action scenes of the franchise.
#1 2 Fast 2 Furious
A cinematic masterpiece. One of the most quotable films of the early 2000s and of all time. "Ejecto Seato Cuz"
A cinematic masterpiece. One of the most quotable films of the early 2000s and of all time. "Ejecto Seato Cuz"
What's Happening in Mansfield?
Alyssah, Jesika, Bianca and Danny cover several stories from the Mansfield area in our TV Broadcasting studio.
Super Studios, Summit Boys Basketball at State, Ben Barber Students creating products for NASA and the annual Pickle Parade...check it out.
Super Studios, Summit Boys Basketball at State, Ben Barber Students creating products for NASA and the annual Pickle Parade...check it out.
Beyond the Stu
Tristan, Jordan, Bryce, Hunter and Elijah discuss the year 1985 with Mr. Wood. The best movies, the music and the historical sports moments.
UNIQUE RADIO
Jesika, Bianca and Alyssah try out spicy ramen noodle flavors. Who will be able to take the heat? Which flavor will be the best? Check out our latest video podcast.
Pass the Aux interview with Leigh Steinberg
Nik Munoz's latest interview on "Pass the Aux" is with legendary super sports agent Leigh Steinberg. Who are his favorite clients eve, how has professional sports changed and how does he feel about being the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire?
999theWILD mini documentary
IF WE COULD CHANGE SCHOOL...
Nate, Jadon and Grant from "The Booster Show" answer the age old question...how would you change your school if you had the power?
Nate - NO MORE homework.
The last thing I want to do when I get home after a long day of school is more school. Most people our age work or play sports and they don't have time to do their homework. We also need to have time to hang out with friends outside of school, otherwise we will become isolated, which could affect students’ mental health. Having fun outside of school is important & homework often ruins that.
What am I actually getting out of homework? Extra practice? Stress? A loathing for the subject? It seems like homework actually has the adverse effect of what is intended. I've never felt like I understood or learned a subject more based upon more homework.
The last thing I want to do when I get home after a long day of school is more school. Most people our age work or play sports and they don't have time to do their homework. We also need to have time to hang out with friends outside of school, otherwise we will become isolated, which could affect students’ mental health. Having fun outside of school is important & homework often ruins that.
What am I actually getting out of homework? Extra practice? Stress? A loathing for the subject? It seems like homework actually has the adverse effect of what is intended. I've never felt like I understood or learned a subject more based upon more homework.
Jadon - All tests are open notes.
As of now, students are often forced to take tests and quizzes with no resources besides what they can remember. This is very unrealistic, as in the modern world, people always have resources available whether it be the internet, other people, or even books. If I were in charge I would allow students to use their notes and give them a sheet with a formula or strategy to get every answer. This format would allow for the testing of students’ abilities to apply a process and find an answer using background information, instead of just having to cram and memorize stuff that they will forget a week after the test.
We are basing student’s success way too much off results and not overall learning. Just because someone can memorize more than me does not necessarily mean they have learned it better than me or will be able to recall it more successfully in the future.
Grant - Better communication between teachers and students.
The two way street between staff and students is more like a set of cans tied with string than a walkie talkie. Teachers assume knowledge and understanding, but in reality need to open the lines of communication to help foster a more efficient learning environment.
Getting mad at them because they struggle to learn or focus for whatever reason is extremely unnecessary. I say this out of experience, as I have a hearing impairment which sometimes makes it hard to learn certain subjects or topics. Another change I would make in schools is not allowing kids to come to school while sick. This is something I would put into effect immediately because there’s more risk in coming to school wearing a mask, than staying at home and doing work remotely.
The two way street between staff and students is more like a set of cans tied with string than a walkie talkie. Teachers assume knowledge and understanding, but in reality need to open the lines of communication to help foster a more efficient learning environment.
Getting mad at them because they struggle to learn or focus for whatever reason is extremely unnecessary. I say this out of experience, as I have a hearing impairment which sometimes makes it hard to learn certain subjects or topics. Another change I would make in schools is not allowing kids to come to school while sick. This is something I would put into effect immediately because there’s more risk in coming to school wearing a mask, than staying at home and doing work remotely.
Faces for Radio
Personality Traits We Look For in the Opposite Sex
Sports Broadcasting students Cam and Braylon put their radio faces on video to discuss their top 5 traits they look for in the opposite sex.
Interview Segment with Killeen ISD Radio - 95.1 KISD Radio
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The QUAD interviewed Chloe, Brian and VJ from Killeen ISD Radio who were fellow competitors at the Skills USA Radio Broadcasting competition. Donovan and Nik discussed the competition, the projects, their experience in Corpus and what each radio program is like. Click the button above to check out the interview.
THE TIER LISTS
The Quad decided to raid the Tier List website and rank some of their favorite things. Candy, soda and meat...who has the worst take, check out our lists and podcasts below.
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2021 NFL PREDICTIONS
photo cred: Pro Football Focus
Our practicum radio and sports broadcasting students made their predictions for the upcoming NFL season. Predictions include the results of the Super Bowl, the MVP and how the Cowboys will fare in 2021. Listen to our podcast here to listen to our discussion about the predictions.
Our practicum radio and sports broadcasting students made their predictions for the upcoming NFL season. Predictions include the results of the Super Bowl, the MVP and how the Cowboys will fare in 2021. Listen to our podcast here to listen to our discussion about the predictions.
"Faces for Radio"
Faces for Radio is our video talk show, created to put our radio faces on your screen. Debatable topics from our practicum show hosts. Check it out.
Wild Weekly Recaps
Our hosts Deante and Jack tell you about all you the content you can find our website and streaming/podcasting platforms.
Our practicum students list their top 3 "Cool Math Games"
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1) Chess
2) World's Hardest Game 3) Bloons TD |
1) Freezeria
2) Fire Boy - Water Girl 3) Run |
1) Bloxorz
2) Run 3) Fire Boy - Water Girl |
1) World's Hardest Game
2) Bloxorz 3) Bloons TD |
1) Powerline IO
2) Food Games 3) Johnny Upgrade |
1) Learn to Fly 2
2) Jacksmith 3) Johnny Upgrade |
Who Are You? - New Video Podcast
Jack, Elijah and Deante discuss which role several famous celebrities are from their list of characters.
Sports Broadcasting Students Predict the 2021 NFL Draft Top 10 Picks
Elijah, Jet and Mr. Wood predicted the top 10 picks of the upcoming NFL Draft, including the Cowboys at #10. Click on the link for the podcast to hear their reasons why the next NFL superstars will land in their new homes.
BIG GAME PREDICTIONS
Our practicum radio students made their predictions for Super Bowl 55. Check them out below.
You can also hear Deante, Elijah, and Mr. Wood discuss an assortment of props bets including the coin toss, which song The Weeknd will play first, and which food company will air the first commercial. Click the button below and take a listen!!
Wild Weekly Recap
Elijah helps recap the work done by the Practicum class over the last few weeks. Show segments, blogs, staff information and an INCREDIBLE intro by Thomas. Check it out.
Top Tier: Jack’s Top 5 Favorite Pokemon
By: Jack Lewellyn
5. Sylveon
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Starting off this Top 5, we have something I love for its ability to deceive. It looks super cute and has an overall fun design, but this thing is a monster. The Fairy typing that it has not only brings solid defenses but annihilates multiple prominent typings in a more ‘meta’ setting. The healing capability is also close to my “Always go for self-sustain in video games” heart. Something that I thought little of for so long recently carried me through some tough battles, and I now respect it for what it is. Glorious.
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4. Corviknight
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Above that, we have one of the most ridiculous defensive walls ever conceived. Game Freak took Skarmory, a fantastic pokemon with what is essentially the best defensive typing combination of all time, Steel/Flying, and gave it more bulk and more overall charm. Before even recognizing its insane capability as a tanky bag of bulk, I fell immediately in love with the design. The flashy style of Gothic era plate armor mixed with a raven, while a bit too evil-looking for my tastes, is still a combination of design choices just as good as the typing.
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3. Lugia
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Another Flying-type defensive wall, Lugia is the only legendary Pokemon I can accept using for my team in a casual run. Ever since the first time I played a Pokemon game, the exceptional design of this guardian of the sea struck my fancy. Lugia, while the Psychic/Flying-type disappoints me with a lack of Water and its ocean-protecting motif, is still an impenetrable fortress of protection that I love sending out. Being one of the first Pokemon I ever considered a ‘favorite,’ Lugia will forever remain in this Top 5 unless Game Freak pulls out more incredible designs.
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2. Salamence
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I promise this is that last Flying-type. This time it’s a Dragon, too! Salamence, the draconic incarnation of a Cessna jet-engine, is a member of my favorite generation of Pokemon; which may give you some idea what the top member of this list could be. This Pokemon is less-so up here for both love and competitive viability, not that it isn’t viable, of course, but is instead heavily leaning on the ‘love’ side. I adore dragons. I adore the design of this dragon in particular. I absolutely adore this Pokemon. Don’t talk about its Mega Evolution, though, or else the jet-plane joke will be going too far.
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1. Swampert
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There is no reason this Pokemon is at the top other than complete love. This has been my favorite Pokemon ever since I got my hands on my first self-owned game in the series. The way it carried me through the Hoenn region at age 5 will never be forgotten. The Water/Ground typing is not only a source of incredible power, but only has one legitimate weakness. Grass-type Pokemon are a one-way ticket out of the battle for a Swampert due to this weakness, but that weakness can be made up for with enough speed and a good Ice-type move in your moveset. When Pokemon Sword and Shield brought back Pokemon following behind you at the same time they brought back Swampert, I had the most potent feeling of nostalgia and joy that I’d had in a very long time. Long live Swampert, king of my Top 5 forevermore.
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More Than Just the Shape of Water
An Official Rating of Types of Water
by: Jack Lewellyn
Salt/Ocean-Specific Water - 100%
This is the type of water that can top any good list. Just because we, as humans, can’t really drink it without proper filtration or a good gag reflex, doesn’t mean it’s a bad form of water. Supporting the most life of any kind of water that we even know, saltwater, for it’s global versatility is a proud reminder of the importance of water to our planet. Be open. Be more full of life. Be diverse. Be saltwater.
Alkaline Water - 15%
What a waste of good water. Alkaline water does nothing to help our planet, and really only acts as some “health drink” that water wasn’t meant to be. While this is only my opinion, the lack of real, proven benefits means this water is only a small stack of bad pieces without any good to raise it up. Whereas other types of water have positive parts, like sustaining environments or providing for multiple species, this is just some stuff you put through stuff for no reason.
This is the type of water that can top any good list. Just because we, as humans, can’t really drink it without proper filtration or a good gag reflex, doesn’t mean it’s a bad form of water. Supporting the most life of any kind of water that we even know, saltwater, for it’s global versatility is a proud reminder of the importance of water to our planet. Be open. Be more full of life. Be diverse. Be saltwater.
Alkaline Water - 15%
What a waste of good water. Alkaline water does nothing to help our planet, and really only acts as some “health drink” that water wasn’t meant to be. While this is only my opinion, the lack of real, proven benefits means this water is only a small stack of bad pieces without any good to raise it up. Whereas other types of water have positive parts, like sustaining environments or providing for multiple species, this is just some stuff you put through stuff for no reason.
Glacier Water - 90%
Another high-spot contender, glacier water, and glaciers themselves are pure sources of what is actually most of Earth’s freshwater. The ice goes through melting processes, obviously, that make up a more than vast part of the water cycle. This means that such water is important to countless animals in the long run, as well. It doesn’t quite measure up to saltwater in overall versatility due to how saltwater is incomparable in size.
Tap Water - 60%
The real middle ground. Perfectly fine, but nothing special. We as humans have made this water our own, which helps us and some certain animals greatly, but isn’t all that great for many others. The processes required to keep proper circulation can do more harm than good in the right hands, and in many cases the fickle nature of humans ruins what could be a source of wellness for those in need. Thankfully, some of us are willing to share. Cleaning, washing and other uses by humans make this very versatile in it’s own right.
Sparkling Water - 0%
How did they make water sharp. How did they make water weird and fizzy. Maybe it’s just me when it comes to this surface level stuff, but this type of water is completely useless. More so than Alkaline water due to how there aren’t even any good qualities to try and prove. This is just a waste of space in the world of water, when we could just have more fresh or even just filtered water in our world when we waste it on carbonation. Who does that to just water? Bleugh.
Another high-spot contender, glacier water, and glaciers themselves are pure sources of what is actually most of Earth’s freshwater. The ice goes through melting processes, obviously, that make up a more than vast part of the water cycle. This means that such water is important to countless animals in the long run, as well. It doesn’t quite measure up to saltwater in overall versatility due to how saltwater is incomparable in size.
Tap Water - 60%
The real middle ground. Perfectly fine, but nothing special. We as humans have made this water our own, which helps us and some certain animals greatly, but isn’t all that great for many others. The processes required to keep proper circulation can do more harm than good in the right hands, and in many cases the fickle nature of humans ruins what could be a source of wellness for those in need. Thankfully, some of us are willing to share. Cleaning, washing and other uses by humans make this very versatile in it’s own right.
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How did they make water sharp. How did they make water weird and fizzy. Maybe it’s just me when it comes to this surface level stuff, but this type of water is completely useless. More so than Alkaline water due to how there aren’t even any good qualities to try and prove. This is just a waste of space in the world of water, when we could just have more fresh or even just filtered water in our world when we waste it on carbonation. Who does that to just water? Bleugh.
NFL: New Faces, New Places
by: Elijah Garcia
photo cred: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
With the new NFL season about to kick off, many uncertainties are surrounding the league. With teams not having any pre-season games, it’s going to make it harder for those unknown guys to make the roster. This year is unlike any other where the benefit of being a veteran name is beyond what it ever was. However, even some veterans are in new situations for the year and haven’t been able to get acclimated to their new environments like they would’ve wanted. Regardless, the NFL is going to have many new faces in different places this year, and here are some of the most intriguing relocations coming into the season.
Tom Brady
Leaving: New England Patriots Joining: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tom Brady’s tenure in New England was all but over as he threw a pick 6 to ensure a Patriots wild card exit. With Brady’s contract expiring, the dynasty appeared to be over and over it was. The rumors swirled around social media on what Tom Brady was going to do; whether he signs with a new team or continues his illustrious career in Foxborough. The waiting was over when Tom Brady broke the news that he would be signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His signing brings instant contender talks to the Buccaneers as his supporting cast is heavily upgraded to the likes of Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, O.J Howard, Ronald Jones II, and newly acquired best buddy Rob Gronkowski. He may be 43 years old, but with this kind of talent around him, he doesn’t have to be the MVP caliber quarterback he once was. His accomplishments and Hall of Fame status alone will bring a new kind of buzz to this team that will look to excite fans and shake up the NFC.
With the new NFL season about to kick off, many uncertainties are surrounding the league. With teams not having any pre-season games, it’s going to make it harder for those unknown guys to make the roster. This year is unlike any other where the benefit of being a veteran name is beyond what it ever was. However, even some veterans are in new situations for the year and haven’t been able to get acclimated to their new environments like they would’ve wanted. Regardless, the NFL is going to have many new faces in different places this year, and here are some of the most intriguing relocations coming into the season.
Tom Brady
Leaving: New England Patriots Joining: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tom Brady’s tenure in New England was all but over as he threw a pick 6 to ensure a Patriots wild card exit. With Brady’s contract expiring, the dynasty appeared to be over and over it was. The rumors swirled around social media on what Tom Brady was going to do; whether he signs with a new team or continues his illustrious career in Foxborough. The waiting was over when Tom Brady broke the news that he would be signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His signing brings instant contender talks to the Buccaneers as his supporting cast is heavily upgraded to the likes of Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, O.J Howard, Ronald Jones II, and newly acquired best buddy Rob Gronkowski. He may be 43 years old, but with this kind of talent around him, he doesn’t have to be the MVP caliber quarterback he once was. His accomplishments and Hall of Fame status alone will bring a new kind of buzz to this team that will look to excite fans and shake up the NFC.
photo cred: SI.com
DeAndre Hopkins
Traded from Houston Texans to Arizona Cardinals
The most important position in this league is the quarterback and you have to keep those guys happy and protected. You can guarantee that the Cardinals acquisition of DeAndre Hopkins had rookie of the year QB Kyler Murray smiling ear to ear. In what is one of the most questionable trades, the Cardinals somehow got Hopkins and a 2020 fourth-round pick for RB David Johnson, a 2020 second-round pick, and a 2021 fourth-round pick. DeAndre Hopkins is arguably the best receiver in the NFL and to get him for essentially a swap deal and second-round pick is phenomenal. On top of that, the swap deal revolves around David Johnson who has a huge contract, is injury prone, and under achieved last year. The Texans lose their best offensive weapon for a chance to hit on draft picks and an aging RB. Meanwhile, the Cardinals offense seems to be potent for a great season as they get Kyler Murray a brand new toy and already replaced David Johnson last season with Kenyan Drake. Not only is DeAndre Hopkins going to come in and be an All-Pro target but he will open up the field as defenses try to cover him up which can lead to Murray using his legs or finding another open target. The Cardinals will look to turn heads as a young team but are in a tough division with San Francisco and Seattle both above them.
Darius Slay
Traded from Detroit Lions to Philadelphia Eagles
Darius Slay and Detroit had been indifferent in contract talks since the last offseason. Slay entering his final year on his current contract was looking forward to earning himself a payday as the highest-paid corner in the league, but the Lions seemed hesitant and otherwise opposed to offering Slay this kind of money. Slay and the new coaching staff never seemed to get along and Slay’s frustration and desire to leave became public knowledge. The Lions finally found a trade partner in the Philadelphia Eagles who snapped up the 3x Pro Bowler. Philadelphia got their star corner for only a third and fifth-round pick, but a huge contract extension came with it. The Eagles made him the highest-paid corner at 50 million dollars over three years. The Eagles were plagued with injuries in the secondary, but even when healthy their secondary is a major liability. Now they have one of the league's top corners to cover opposing star receivers and give the Eagles a boost in their fight for the NFC East.
DeAndre Hopkins
Traded from Houston Texans to Arizona Cardinals
The most important position in this league is the quarterback and you have to keep those guys happy and protected. You can guarantee that the Cardinals acquisition of DeAndre Hopkins had rookie of the year QB Kyler Murray smiling ear to ear. In what is one of the most questionable trades, the Cardinals somehow got Hopkins and a 2020 fourth-round pick for RB David Johnson, a 2020 second-round pick, and a 2021 fourth-round pick. DeAndre Hopkins is arguably the best receiver in the NFL and to get him for essentially a swap deal and second-round pick is phenomenal. On top of that, the swap deal revolves around David Johnson who has a huge contract, is injury prone, and under achieved last year. The Texans lose their best offensive weapon for a chance to hit on draft picks and an aging RB. Meanwhile, the Cardinals offense seems to be potent for a great season as they get Kyler Murray a brand new toy and already replaced David Johnson last season with Kenyan Drake. Not only is DeAndre Hopkins going to come in and be an All-Pro target but he will open up the field as defenses try to cover him up which can lead to Murray using his legs or finding another open target. The Cardinals will look to turn heads as a young team but are in a tough division with San Francisco and Seattle both above them.
Darius Slay
Traded from Detroit Lions to Philadelphia Eagles
Darius Slay and Detroit had been indifferent in contract talks since the last offseason. Slay entering his final year on his current contract was looking forward to earning himself a payday as the highest-paid corner in the league, but the Lions seemed hesitant and otherwise opposed to offering Slay this kind of money. Slay and the new coaching staff never seemed to get along and Slay’s frustration and desire to leave became public knowledge. The Lions finally found a trade partner in the Philadelphia Eagles who snapped up the 3x Pro Bowler. Philadelphia got their star corner for only a third and fifth-round pick, but a huge contract extension came with it. The Eagles made him the highest-paid corner at 50 million dollars over three years. The Eagles were plagued with injuries in the secondary, but even when healthy their secondary is a major liability. Now they have one of the league's top corners to cover opposing star receivers and give the Eagles a boost in their fight for the NFC East.
photo cred: Buffalo Bills
Stefon Diggs
Traded from Minnesota Vikings to Buffalo Bills
Much like Darius Slay, Stefon Diggs was pushing for an exit from his current team. Diggs was not looking for contract extensions for top dollar, but instead felt mistreated and under appreciated unlike his teammates Adam Thielen and Dalvin Cook. The feud between Diggs and Minnesota came to a head when Minnesota finalized a deal with the Buffalo Bills. Buffalo sent a good haul of picks including a 2020 first, fifth, and sixth-round pick as well as a 2021 fourth-round pick. Diggs departure gives Theilen the undoubted number 1 role and a new WR tandem with first round pick Justin Jefferson from LSU. Meanwhile in Buffalo, Josh Allen gets his number 1 target which is an upgrade from their best receiver last year John Brown. Allen and the Bills get a top receiver and one of the best route runners in the league in Diggs. They have speed in John Brown and the shiftiness from Cole Beasley to partner with Diggs and give Allen a good receiving corps. With the Patriots status in the air, the Bills look poised to take the throne of the AFC East
Byron Jones
Leaving: Dallas Cowboys Joining: Miami Dolphins
Byron Jones is a number 1 corner in this league and he expected to be paid as such. With the Dallas Cowboys opting to pay Amari Cooper and lock up Dak Prescott, Byron was the odd man out. He got the payday he was looking for as he joins the Dolphins in south beach to form a great cornerback tandem in himself and Xavien Howard, both two lockdown corners. Byron Jones' new contract makes him the second highest-paid corner in the league at 82.5 million dollars over 5 years. The Dolphins even doubled down on solidifying their corner depth with their first-round selection of Noah Igbinoghene from Auburn. Meanwhile, the Dolphins gain is the Cowboy’s loss as they no longer have a true number 1 corner. The Cowboys will look for a better year from young players like “Chido” Awuzie and Anthony Brown as well as rookies like Trevon Diggs and Reggie Robinson II.
Stefon Diggs
Traded from Minnesota Vikings to Buffalo Bills
Much like Darius Slay, Stefon Diggs was pushing for an exit from his current team. Diggs was not looking for contract extensions for top dollar, but instead felt mistreated and under appreciated unlike his teammates Adam Thielen and Dalvin Cook. The feud between Diggs and Minnesota came to a head when Minnesota finalized a deal with the Buffalo Bills. Buffalo sent a good haul of picks including a 2020 first, fifth, and sixth-round pick as well as a 2021 fourth-round pick. Diggs departure gives Theilen the undoubted number 1 role and a new WR tandem with first round pick Justin Jefferson from LSU. Meanwhile in Buffalo, Josh Allen gets his number 1 target which is an upgrade from their best receiver last year John Brown. Allen and the Bills get a top receiver and one of the best route runners in the league in Diggs. They have speed in John Brown and the shiftiness from Cole Beasley to partner with Diggs and give Allen a good receiving corps. With the Patriots status in the air, the Bills look poised to take the throne of the AFC East
Byron Jones
Leaving: Dallas Cowboys Joining: Miami Dolphins
Byron Jones is a number 1 corner in this league and he expected to be paid as such. With the Dallas Cowboys opting to pay Amari Cooper and lock up Dak Prescott, Byron was the odd man out. He got the payday he was looking for as he joins the Dolphins in south beach to form a great cornerback tandem in himself and Xavien Howard, both two lockdown corners. Byron Jones' new contract makes him the second highest-paid corner in the league at 82.5 million dollars over 5 years. The Dolphins even doubled down on solidifying their corner depth with their first-round selection of Noah Igbinoghene from Auburn. Meanwhile, the Dolphins gain is the Cowboy’s loss as they no longer have a true number 1 corner. The Cowboys will look for a better year from young players like “Chido” Awuzie and Anthony Brown as well as rookies like Trevon Diggs and Reggie Robinson II.
Senior Discount -"What We're Watching"
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Top 10 Lists from Practicum
Top Ten Pop Artists
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Rating 10 drinks
by: Mackenzie Watson 10. Snapple- tastes great, but it's not something you can drink all the time because it's a little too fruity. 9. Red bull- I didn't used to be a fan, but now I am. It has a tangy taste that gets you going. If you don't like the tang you can always opt for a sugar free that does have so much of a tang. 8. La croix water- la croix is best when you're trying to be healthy, but you still want that taste of soda. 7. Izzy’s- OMG! Yall remember these? These were big back in the day. I don't see them anywhere anymore. They were the drinks that restaurants would sell when you went to check out. Chipotle and Jason’s deli did it. 6. Gatorade- eh, it's alright, I don't think there's anything special about gatorade. It's something to drink when you feel sick or when you're feeling like an athlete. 5. Root Beer- I like soda a lot, but rootbeer is the worst, it's way too sweet. You can only take a few sips of it and you're done. OMG, the worst part is waiting for your glass to fill up when you're pouring it. You have to wait for all the little fizzies. 4. Chocolate milk- don't judge me, chocolate milk is the bomb.com, it's like having a quick and healthier little milkshake. 3. The chilled starbucks coffee!- you know the ones you get from gas stations. I can drink so many of those little things. It's in a small bottle, so it's a great kick start to your day. 2.Coke- I have nothing against coke, it's pretty good when your favorite soda isn't around. 1 DR. PEPPER- no doubt, the best drink that was ever invented, it puts every other drink to shame. 
Top 10 TV Sitcoms of All Time
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The "Missing Out" during COVID-19
By: Chandler Mumme - @cjmumme06 on twitter
Pandemic.
A very frightening word but one that just seemed to exist in history books, never in my wildest (yes that was a 99.9 The Wild pun) dreams would I thought that we would be living in one, but here I am writing this for an online class that was not an online class before spring break.
Admittedly, for a long time leading up to the situation, I did not think much about COVID-19, to me it was just another virus with a funny nickname that would blow over quickly and not have a serious impact on anything. Remembering back on other outbreaks in recent history like Ebola or Zika, COVID-19 just seemed like another one of those situations that the news would cover for a few weeks then we all forget about soon after.
I loosely kept up with COVID-19 in China mostly through Twitter and watching the legend himself Carl Azuz on CNN 10 during my journalism class. I just kept waiting and waiting for it to just go away, but it kept spreading and getting worse. Even with that, it still took until the entire sports world shut down for me to believe this was not like anything we have dealt with before. Soon after, COVID-19 took its effect on my life.
Just a month ago, I was on cloud nine after asking a girl extremely special to me to prom, now I have already been scheming backup plans in the event that prom gets canceled, which is something I definitely did not think I would ever need to do. I especially feel for all my fellow seniors that had that “last shot” at something important to them taken away in anything from sports to academic competitions. After winning district for radio audio production, my teammate and I were set to compete at the state competition in Corpus Christi the first weekend of April, but now we will not have a chance to show off all that we had practiced the entire school year for. All the exciting field trips that our school had spent the whole year raising money and planning for essentially go out the window. Even graduation could be postponed or go online. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. It really sucks. All we can do is sit back and see what happens.
There is just so much uncertainty in this confusing world we live in, but just remember, even in quarantine, the sun will continue to rise each day and every red light eventually turns green (even if it takes a while like the annoying one on Broad and Matlock). Until then, I encourage everyone to take this time to get to know more about the people you care about, make some TikToks and please be understanding of your parents, teachers and bosses during this time, this is a difficult deal for everyone. The more we come together as a community and stop fighting about toilet paper, the easier this will be to move past.
Also, consider donating to the doctors, nurses and other front line responders in need here: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/coronavirus-relief-fund/
A very frightening word but one that just seemed to exist in history books, never in my wildest (yes that was a 99.9 The Wild pun) dreams would I thought that we would be living in one, but here I am writing this for an online class that was not an online class before spring break.
Admittedly, for a long time leading up to the situation, I did not think much about COVID-19, to me it was just another virus with a funny nickname that would blow over quickly and not have a serious impact on anything. Remembering back on other outbreaks in recent history like Ebola or Zika, COVID-19 just seemed like another one of those situations that the news would cover for a few weeks then we all forget about soon after.
I loosely kept up with COVID-19 in China mostly through Twitter and watching the legend himself Carl Azuz on CNN 10 during my journalism class. I just kept waiting and waiting for it to just go away, but it kept spreading and getting worse. Even with that, it still took until the entire sports world shut down for me to believe this was not like anything we have dealt with before. Soon after, COVID-19 took its effect on my life.
Just a month ago, I was on cloud nine after asking a girl extremely special to me to prom, now I have already been scheming backup plans in the event that prom gets canceled, which is something I definitely did not think I would ever need to do. I especially feel for all my fellow seniors that had that “last shot” at something important to them taken away in anything from sports to academic competitions. After winning district for radio audio production, my teammate and I were set to compete at the state competition in Corpus Christi the first weekend of April, but now we will not have a chance to show off all that we had practiced the entire school year for. All the exciting field trips that our school had spent the whole year raising money and planning for essentially go out the window. Even graduation could be postponed or go online. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. It really sucks. All we can do is sit back and see what happens.
There is just so much uncertainty in this confusing world we live in, but just remember, even in quarantine, the sun will continue to rise each day and every red light eventually turns green (even if it takes a while like the annoying one on Broad and Matlock). Until then, I encourage everyone to take this time to get to know more about the people you care about, make some TikToks and please be understanding of your parents, teachers and bosses during this time, this is a difficult deal for everyone. The more we come together as a community and stop fighting about toilet paper, the easier this will be to move past.
Also, consider donating to the doctors, nurses and other front line responders in need here: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/coronavirus-relief-fund/
Things to do during a quarantine
By: Mackenzie Watson - @mackydrew0 on twitter
You are probably sitting down thinking about how bored you are and how you wish we could get back to your normal lives. However, why not take this time to relax and look at the world around you. Here are some things that I do that get me away from the house and things that will get you up and going so you aren't so exhausted from staying home.
1. Go on a walk
Gyms are closed, so why not get your daily workout in by taking a stroll around your neighborhood. Or even go to your local nature park to hike trails and appreciate nature. Being away from all the noise and technology can bring peace and tranquillity during these crazy times.
2. Make Tik Tok videos
I get it, not everyone has jumped on the tik tok bandwagon, but getting your brain working by making creative videos is so much fun. There is so much you can do with tik tok videos. Make dance videos, comedy videos, and even cooking videos. Whatever your hobby is, make a tik tok about it!
1. Go on a walk
Gyms are closed, so why not get your daily workout in by taking a stroll around your neighborhood. Or even go to your local nature park to hike trails and appreciate nature. Being away from all the noise and technology can bring peace and tranquillity during these crazy times.
2. Make Tik Tok videos
I get it, not everyone has jumped on the tik tok bandwagon, but getting your brain working by making creative videos is so much fun. There is so much you can do with tik tok videos. Make dance videos, comedy videos, and even cooking videos. Whatever your hobby is, make a tik tok about it!
3. Play with your pets
What would the world do without pets? They bring so much joy into our lives. Play fetch with your dogs and teach them new tricks. You can even take silly pictures with your pets. Who knows, the more time you spend with them, you’ll find out that animals can do amazing things!
4. Read a book
There’s always so many excuses on why we don't want to pick up a good book and read it. However, now is the perfect time to read one. Believe it or not, there are intriguing books that will have you on the edge of your seat while reading. Give it a try, find a genre that you like and read something that interests you.
What would the world do without pets? They bring so much joy into our lives. Play fetch with your dogs and teach them new tricks. You can even take silly pictures with your pets. Who knows, the more time you spend with them, you’ll find out that animals can do amazing things!
4. Read a book
There’s always so many excuses on why we don't want to pick up a good book and read it. However, now is the perfect time to read one. Believe it or not, there are intriguing books that will have you on the edge of your seat while reading. Give it a try, find a genre that you like and read something that interests you.
5. Listen to music
Everyone loves to put on their favorite music and jam out to it. How about expanding your horizon and trying out different genres of music. You might find yourself loving music that you didn't think you would like.
If you're already tired of your playlist, click the "LIsten Live" button at the top of the page to listen to our stream.
Everyone loves to put on their favorite music and jam out to it. How about expanding your horizon and trying out different genres of music. You might find yourself loving music that you didn't think you would like.
If you're already tired of your playlist, click the "LIsten Live" button at the top of the page to listen to our stream.
Sports and COVID-19
By: Bailey Thomason - @ bcth7171 on twitter
As we are faced with COVID-19, major problems are arising. The most major one has to be either what will happen with schools or even greater, the Olympics. In recent news, it appears we will have to possibly wait a year or more before having the next summer Olympics.
As of Tuesday March 24th, the ISO and Japanese Prime Minister have agreed to postpone the upcoming olympics as it can be seen as a hazard. As we are not sure of when the COVID-19 will be eradicated from the world so this was how they ended up coming with the actions to postpone the Olympics this year. This causes problems for those who trained for this upcoming Olympics and also for the people who have purchased their tickets for these upcoming games.
As mentioned before athletes have been training for a shot at the upcoming 2020 Olympics. This has resulted in athletes being stuck in foreign countries as travel restrictions have them stuck there. And as we are in quarantine it has become impossible for most of the Olympians to keep their daily workout routine which has caused problems.
So as we look towards what will come in the future will the next Olympics be in 2024 or later? What else will be postponed? How will the COVID-19 change are future?
As of Tuesday March 24th, the ISO and Japanese Prime Minister have agreed to postpone the upcoming olympics as it can be seen as a hazard. As we are not sure of when the COVID-19 will be eradicated from the world so this was how they ended up coming with the actions to postpone the Olympics this year. This causes problems for those who trained for this upcoming Olympics and also for the people who have purchased their tickets for these upcoming games.
As mentioned before athletes have been training for a shot at the upcoming 2020 Olympics. This has resulted in athletes being stuck in foreign countries as travel restrictions have them stuck there. And as we are in quarantine it has become impossible for most of the Olympians to keep their daily workout routine which has caused problems.
So as we look towards what will come in the future will the next Olympics be in 2024 or later? What else will be postponed? How will the COVID-19 change are future?
Senior Year C/OronaVirus 2020
By: Kayla Jones - @keepingupwkash on twitter
and Anthony Drumgoole - @bigfelladrum on twitter
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This whole quarantine thing sucks as a senior, but it has definitely led me to be more creative. Also I’m pretty confident I gained weight, which is huge for me because I couldn't get past 120 for the longest, but that’s besides the point. Here are some things that I’ve been doing while in quarantine.
*I’m learning how to wax because my favorite wax place is closed due to the shut down :(. I have cried so many tears because I refuse to shave. It’s honestly a hassle and it makes me want to cry just thinking about shaving, so after quarantine is over y’all hit me up for low price waxes. *I’m starting my tik tok/ youtube career because being home alone in my own thoughts has made me rethink the whole going to college thing. I mean yeah we need education and what not, but D’erra and Ken started their YouTube career at my age, and they travel across the world now and they’re sponsored by Telsa. That’s the kind of life I want to live. *Speaking of school, I got into every college I applied for, so fun. I know I said I didn’t want to go to school, but I’m going anyway because it’s the right thing to do. Hopefully I can get out there and make my dreams come true. In conclusion quarantine sucks, but stay in the house, so we get it over with because if I eat one more snack I'm gonna be highly upset. |
As seniors, it sucks that we’re losing our final days of high school due to a virus but I’ve been very productive.
While I’ve been at home I’ve worked on myself mentally and physically. I’ve lost 10 pounds which I would’ve struggled with due to eating out everyday. When I heard we were getting extra days I was excited, but now that we may not return until mid April it’s starting to suck. I’m trying to keep myself entertained by any means necessary, but it’s hard when you can’t leave the house. I've already been accepted into my school of choice but I miss my high school buds and want to see them again. I really took advantage of seeing them daily. Welp time to make a TikTok catch ya on the flip side-Anthony |
Troy talks pandemic and pets
SENIOR DISCOUNT discusses their favorite "Cold Opens" from The Office
Check out his video podcast Ryan, Mack and Chandler made on their favorite cold opens from The Office. Find more of their best of segments on our Soundcloud page and catch their show Thursdays/Fridays at 1pm on the station stream.
The Office Parody - Practicum and Sports
Our Practicum and Sports Broadcasting students created a shot-for-shot remake of The Office intro. Give it a watch.
How Your World Can Change Because of A Single Tweet
By: Mackenzie Watson
If you’re on any form of social media you probably saw the video of a woman belting out the song “Shallow” from the hit movie “A Star Is Born.” The woman was just trying to catch a train going to her friend's house when a man stopped her stating, “finish the lyric.” Then she belted out the rest of the song, to the man's surprise he told her to keep going. The video went viral across all platforms and she was even featured on the Ellen Degeneres show.
Her instagram followers jumped to 570K with celebrities beginning to follow her. Because of this tweet her life changed significantly. There’s a lot of hate for social media, however, social media can also be great. It can help you reach your goals in life and grow your platform. So thanks social media for helping people reach their goals and follow their dreams. You can follow Charlotte Awbery on instagram @charlotteawbery and show your support.
Take a listen to her rendition of "Shallow"- Charlotte Awbery
Her instagram followers jumped to 570K with celebrities beginning to follow her. Because of this tweet her life changed significantly. There’s a lot of hate for social media, however, social media can also be great. It can help you reach your goals in life and grow your platform. So thanks social media for helping people reach their goals and follow their dreams. You can follow Charlotte Awbery on instagram @charlotteawbery and show your support.
Take a listen to her rendition of "Shallow"- Charlotte Awbery
Radio Broadcasting Student NBA Predictions
Several students in the Radio Broadcasting program made their predictions for the NBA season, including the champions, MVP and where the Mavericks will finish this season. (photo cred: Dallas Morning News)
UIL Volleyball Playoffs - Coach Interviews
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Our practicum and sports broadcasting students caught up with Coach Tyler from Lake Ridge, Coach Shingleton from Legacy, and Coach Taylor from Mansfield as their teams continue the 2019 season in the UIL Playoffs.
Give their interviews a listen on our Soundcloud page. -> https://soundcloud.com/wildinterviews
Good luck to all the teams in the 2nd round!!
Kayla and Mackenzie's Weird Obsession
Most Interesting Serial Killers
Kayla and Mackenzie are the few people in the radio broadcasting class that are extremely interested in serial killers. They will each discuss their top 5 most interesting serial killers. Mackenzie began her interest in serial killers recently while watching documentaries on specific murderers such as Ted Bundy, Ed Kemper, and the Menedez brothers. Kayla started her interest when she was watching “Snapped” with her mother. It intrigued her to know why would people do such horrible things.
Listen to Kayla and Mackenzie discuss their list -> https://soundcloud.com/user-767494123/serial-killers
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MACKENZIE'S LIST
1. Jeffrey Dahmer Alias: Milwaukee Cannibal Kills: 17 Active: 1978-1991 Overall view: Jeffrey Dahmer raped, killed, and ate the bodies of 17 young boys. He became interested in doing these horrible crimes while he was still in high school. He would experiment by bleaching the flesh off animal bones. Adaptations: My Friend Dahmer, The Jeffrey Dahmer Files, Dahmer, The Secret Life: Jeffrey Dahmer, Raising Jeffrey Dahmer. 2. Jack the Ripper Alias: Unknown Kills: Believed to be 5 Active: Aug. 7th- September 10th 1888 Overall view: Jack the Ripper is still unknown to this day, that’s what makes him so interesting. This unknown murderer killed and took out the organs of prostitutes. Some even think that Jack the Ripper could be a woman. Adaptations: From Hell, Whitechapel, Time After Time, Jacks Black 3. Ted Bundy Alias: The Campus Killer Kills: Confessed to 30 Active: 1974-1978 Overall view: Bundy raped and killed many women that he found on college campuses. Law enforcement had suspicions about Bundy, but could not convict him. Until they were able to get a scan of his teeth which matched the same teeth marks on one of his victims bodies. Bundy later admitted that he did kill many women while on death row. Adaptations: The Stranger Beside Me, Extremely Wicked Shockingly Evil and Vile, Conversations With a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes 4. Arthur Leigh Allen (main suspect) Alias: Zodiac Killer Kills: 5 Active: late 1960s-1970s Overall view: The Zodiac killer was suspected to be Arthur Allen. However, before law enforcement was able to take Allen to court, he died of a heart attack. He mostly killed people in a “lover’s lane” situation, meaning couples who were alone. Law enforcement was never able to convict Arthur Allen. Adaptations: The Zodiac Killer, Zodiac, Dirty Harry 5. John Wayne Gacey Alias: Pogo the Clown Kills: 33 Active: 1970s Overall view: John Wayne Gacey would dress up as a clown to lure young boys. Where he would torture them, rape them, and kill them. Then he would bury them under his house. Adaptations: Gacy, To Catch a Killer, Dear Mr. Gacy |
KAYLA'S LIST
1. Ed Kemper Alias: Co-ed killer, Co-ed Butcher, Orge of Aptos Kills: 10 Active: 1963-1974 Overview- Edmund got his start by murdering his grandparents because he “wanted to know what it is was like to kill grandma”. His next move was to decapitate his mother, and violate her corpse. He moved onto killing outside his family and targeted girls were in college, hence the nickname “Co-ed killer” Adaptations: You can learn more on the netflix series “MindHunter” 2. Dennis Rader Alias: BTK Kills: 10 Active: 1974- 2005 Overall view: Dennis was a regular guy with a family, but he lived a separate life torturing women around Wichita, Kansas. He went on for years undetected, but was caught in 2005, and confessed to having fantasies about killing and acting on them. His case made FBI members rethink how they profiled suspects. Adaptations: “I survived BTK” and “MindHunter” 3. Leonarda Cianciulli Alias: none Kills: 3 Active: 1939-1940 Overall view: Leonarda was a soap maker in Italy who murder three women in her town. She used their remains to make and sell soap to her neighbors. People used the soap to cleanse themselves and also unknowingly consumed the tea cakes she made of out of the remains. Adaptations: none 4.Dean Corll Alias: “The Candyman” Kills: at least 28 Active:1970-1973 Overall view: Dean would pick up his victims by offering them candy, drugs, alcohol, and parties to get in his van. He would force them to write their families false postcards saying they were okay, and then he would torture and kill them. Adaptations: “MindHunter” 5. Robert Hansen Alias: The Butch Baker Kills: 16-41 Active:1971-1983 Overall view: Hansen was inspired by the short story “The Most Dangerous Game”, and decided to base his killings off it. He would abduct women, release them into the wild, and hunt them like they were wild animals. Adaptations: “The Frozen Ground” |
No More Chicken Sandwiches: A Failed Popeyes Journey
by: Chandler Mumme
It started as a normal late August week, the weather was warm, schools were being classes, but Popeyes changed all that. The Louisiana fast food chain announced the addition of a chicken sandwich to its menu, initially I didn’t think much of it, but when social media exploded I felt obligated to try one. #Popeyeschickensandwhich was everywhere, leading to long lines, Twitter memes, and signs like this that my friends and I ran into MANY times this past weekend.
The national craze for the sandwich inspired my friends Ahmad, Dell and I to go try one. It started at our closest Popeyes off 287 in Mansfield, we arrived to a 9 car long drive-thru line that we sat nearly 30 minutes in only to hear the heartbreaking words “no more sandwiches until Monday.” This sent us into a search for another Popeyes, we called 17, yes 17, different locations and not a single one answered the phone. With the hope that those locations were too busy making sandwiches to pick up the phone, we set off to Arlington in search of the sandwich. 15 minutes later, we find a Popeyes with a handwritten sign that read “No more chicken sandwich…” This took our adventure to another Arlington location and then to Kennedale with similar failures. Not ready to admit the fact that we were probably not going to get the sandwich that day, we went to the next location, this time in Fort Worth. 45 minutes of sitting in traffic later, we finally arrived at the Fort Worth location and we immediately got our hopes up as the line was long and no sign on the door. We quickly parked, walked inside, and got our spot in line. While discussing how excited we were that our adventure was finally coming to a happy ending, we overheard an employee explain to a customer in front of us that the sandwiches were all gone. And just like that our smiles and happy spirit were crushed. With a feeling of defeat, we then drove over 60 miles home while listening to our favorite depressing music. After getting back to Mansfield hours after we met at the first Popeyes for lunch, we decided to take our talents to Wendy’s (not the one on 287) for some spicy nuggets. Our adventure may have failed, but at least we wasted half our day and $20 worth of gas.
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Sports and Practicum - 2018-2019
Senior Goodbye Videos
Banquet Award Winners
Billboard Music Awards Predictions
Our practicum class made their predictions for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, including Best Artist of the Year and the Song of the Year.
Batman vs. Black Panther - Who wins?
by: Jonathan Johnson
So today in class me and my classmates were talking about superheros and how one person can beat another. James, Daniel, Cameron, and Wyatt all thought that in a battle to the death with weapons, brains, and brawns that Batman would come out on top. The only reason they say this is because he has beaten everyone in the Justice League, the Man of Steel himself, while these are some impressive feats, it's not enough to beat the KING. I can go through multiple things that will show that King T’challa will defeat Bruce Wayne the Batman.
First, we will talk about their weapons: Batman has a kevlar suit and a bullet proof vest built in, as well. His mask has night vision, gas ventilation, and earpieces that give him 360* hearing. His suit also has a boosted exoskeleton armor to protect from those powerful foes. He has a grapple gun, batarangs, smoke pellets, and thermite bombs. He also has tear gas pellets, flash bang grenades and explosive gel. Not forgetting his suit can conceal his heartbeat and heat signature, he even bench presses 1000 pounds. While this is impressive, the world record is 1075 lbs. He has defeated King Snake, Aquaman, and Superman and even has dodged Darkseid's ‘Omega Beam’ and even outsmarted Ra’s al Ghul. I am not going to downplay how badass Batman is and how strong his tenacity to live is its still not enough to beat Black Panther.
First, we will talk about their weapons: Batman has a kevlar suit and a bullet proof vest built in, as well. His mask has night vision, gas ventilation, and earpieces that give him 360* hearing. His suit also has a boosted exoskeleton armor to protect from those powerful foes. He has a grapple gun, batarangs, smoke pellets, and thermite bombs. He also has tear gas pellets, flash bang grenades and explosive gel. Not forgetting his suit can conceal his heartbeat and heat signature, he even bench presses 1000 pounds. While this is impressive, the world record is 1075 lbs. He has defeated King Snake, Aquaman, and Superman and even has dodged Darkseid's ‘Omega Beam’ and even outsmarted Ra’s al Ghul. I am not going to downplay how badass Batman is and how strong his tenacity to live is its still not enough to beat Black Panther.
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Black Panther has a vibranium suit with anti-metal claws (destroys or dissolves all metal). Black Panther’s suit doesn’t just protect him from any types of attack, like bullets, which they don't just bounce off, they stop and fall to the ground, even bullets shot from a helicopter. He has energy daggers, static charges, cloaking ability, and energy palm blasts. He even has a teleportation belt, energy shields.
Second, we have their abilities. T’challa has the heart-shaped herb that connects him to the Panther God of Wakanda which gives him enhanced strength, speed, sight, and cat-like reflexes, plus hearing 10x better than a normal human. His sight with these powers give him the power to see in the dark and even use infrared and UV light. He basically has the powers of a cat but to a higher degree and his kinesthetic sense is off the charts which basically means he can move and act without any thought about it. He has over 160+ types of martial art styles studied and jump well over 30ft. He has beaten people like Klaw, Wolverine, Red Skull, Namor, Doctor Doom and this is the guy that is supposed to lose to a guy that had his back broken by Bane. T’challa has taken hits from guys like The Hulk.
Second, we have their abilities. T’challa has the heart-shaped herb that connects him to the Panther God of Wakanda which gives him enhanced strength, speed, sight, and cat-like reflexes, plus hearing 10x better than a normal human. His sight with these powers give him the power to see in the dark and even use infrared and UV light. He basically has the powers of a cat but to a higher degree and his kinesthetic sense is off the charts which basically means he can move and act without any thought about it. He has over 160+ types of martial art styles studied and jump well over 30ft. He has beaten people like Klaw, Wolverine, Red Skull, Namor, Doctor Doom and this is the guy that is supposed to lose to a guy that had his back broken by Bane. T’challa has taken hits from guys like The Hulk.
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Lastly, Batman and Black Panther don't have anything major that could really put one over the other. There fighting abilities are both superior in every way and there brains just aren't able to be compared to anything. But that's not to say it would be a tie lets not forget that Black Panther has the herb that just dramatically boosts his already un-human abilities.
Batman has taken down heavy hitters in DC, however, they all have weaknesses. Black Panther doesn't have any and the deciding factor that puts T’challa over Bruce Wayne is that dang vibranium. Nothing Batman has had or has now, has ever shown to take down something like this and even if he figured out something his disapproval of using guns wouldn't allow him to act appropriately. That's the only way he could over power or short circuit the suit. Finally, Black Panther’s suit has his anti-metal claws that would just destroy batman suit and all his armor. These are proven facts to backup my opinion that Batman The Dark Knight will lose to The King of Wakanda T’challa the Black Panther.
Batman has taken down heavy hitters in DC, however, they all have weaknesses. Black Panther doesn't have any and the deciding factor that puts T’challa over Bruce Wayne is that dang vibranium. Nothing Batman has had or has now, has ever shown to take down something like this and even if he figured out something his disapproval of using guns wouldn't allow him to act appropriately. That's the only way he could over power or short circuit the suit. Finally, Black Panther’s suit has his anti-metal claws that would just destroy batman suit and all his armor. These are proven facts to backup my opinion that Batman The Dark Knight will lose to The King of Wakanda T’challa the Black Panther.
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999theWild's Snack Bracket
999theWild's staff created a March Madness style bracket of the greatest snacks of all time. Our bracket is broken down into 4 regions: Cookies, Chips, Pastries and Candy.
Did we miss your favorite snack? Who would make your Final 4? Who is your snack "Cinderella?"Who is the ultimate champion?
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Crossfire Radio's 'New Year's 6' Bowl Preview
written by: Chandler Mumme
logo credit: ESPN
*Goodyear Cotton Bowl (CFP) - #2 Clemson(13-0) vs #3 Notre Dame(12-0)*
Clemson: In their 4th straight College Football Playoff, Dabo Swinney’s squad will face their first “real” test in Notre Dame. After QB Kelly Bryant announced his intention to transfer in week 4, all the pressure was on true freshman Trevor Lawrence take Clemson’s offense to the next level. Lawrence did not disappoint while completing 64% of his passes for 2,606 yards plus 24 tossing 24 touchdowns to only 4 interceptions. On the other side of the ball, Clemson boast the best defensive line in the country with 4 future high draft picks Clelin Ferrell, Austin Bryant, Dexter Lawrence, and Christian Wilkins. Clemson's front four has accounted for 176 tackles, 48.5 tackles for loss, 23 sacks on a defense ranked No. 3 against the run (93.0 yards allowed per game), No. 4 in total defense (276.8 ypg), No. 2 in scoring defense and No. 3 in sacks.
Notre Dame: The Irish started the year a bit up and down with a big win over Michigan but barley edging out the likes of Ball St and Vanderbilt. After Ian Book took over the the quarterback spot, the Irish have become one of the more consistent teams in the country. Wins over Northwestern, Syracuse, and USC cemented their spot in the playoffs. The Notre Dame offenses strength is on the ground with Dexter Williams averaging 190 yards per game. Offensive Coordinator Chip Long must come up with some creative run schemes to move the ball on the stacked Clemson defensive line. But in my opinion, it’s the defense that makes this Notre Dame team different than in years past. They are a gritty group that bends but doesn’t break holding teams to 17ppg.
Prediction: Clemson 34 Notre Dame 21
*Capital One Orange Bowl (CFP) - #1 Alabama(13-0) vs #4 Oklahoma(12-1)*
Alabama: The Crimson Tide roll into another playoff after a dramatic comeback victory over Georgia in the SEC championship. Although the Bama victory was great, it showed that Alabama is beatable. Alabama came out flat against Georgia and if it wasn’t for some questionable coaching decisions on behalf of Kirby Smart or Jalen Hurts coming into the game, Bama probably would have lost. I’m not taking anything away from the SEC champs, but stating that they are not invincible. Alabama is still the best team in the country, but this year it’s the offense that has been explosive led by Tua Tagovailoa and many weapons like Damien Harris, Jerry Jeudy, and freshman phenom Jaylen Waddle. The defense is still among the best in the country with LB Dylan Moses patrolling the middle of the field leading the team in tackles, and DT Quinnen Williams has the most sacks in the SEC.
Oklahoma: After seeing OU play in person twice this year I came away with 2 things: 1) This is the best offense in college football history. Kyler Murray, Hollywood Brown, CeeDee Lamb, Trey Sermon, and the best offensive line in the NCAA. They have great speed, power, and play calling. 2) The defense, specifically the secondary, is horrible, but has been clutch. The Sooners defense has forced turnovers one scored points in their biggest 2 games of the year against WV and Texas. Without those clutch plays the Sooners likely lose those games and don’t make the playoffs. Say what you want about the OU defense, but they have made some clutch plays down the stretch.
Prediction: Alabama 45 Oklahoma 38
*The Rose Bowl - #6 Ohio State (12-1) vs #9 Washington (10-3)*
Ohio State: It’s been a emotional season for the Buckeyes, early season drama and a rough night in West Lafayette eventually led the Buckeyes to a Big 10 title and a trip to Pasadena. Ohio State has completely flipped the switch after nearly being upset by Maryland, with Urban Meyer coaching his last game(for now), I think we will see another inspired performance in the Rose Bowl. Heisman Finalist Dwayne Haskins has taken the Buckeye offense to the next level while passing Drew Brees’ 1998 single-season Big Ten passing TD record of 39 passing scores.
Washington: A bit of a down start to the year as Washington had playoff expectations and fell to Auburn, Oregon, and Cal. But similar to Ohio State, Washington beat their rival and won their conference championship game. The Huskies defense has only given up 18 points in the last 2 games including holding Washington State 25 points under their season average. After a month off, a healthy Washington team has the pieces to complete in this game returning preseason starting left tackle Trey Adams.
Prediction: Ohio St 38 Washington 24
*Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl - #7 Michigan (10-2) vs #10 Florida (9-3)
Michigan: Another year, another disappointing showing against rival Ohio State. Jim Harbaugh has struggled in big games in his time at Michigan. To go along with losing 4 straight to Ohio State during the Harbaugh era, Michigan lost the 2016 Orange Bowl to Florida State and lost the season opener to Notre Dame this season. Michigan will finally win a big game if they get solid quarterback play from Shea Patterson and play the defense they are capable of. Without Star LB Devin Bush who was a Butkus Award Finalist, Michigan will have to replace the heart and sole of their top 5 defense.
Florida: Dan Mullen’s first year back with Florida was a success. Wins over LSU and Mississippi State highlighted a 9-3 season and a New Year's Six Bowl game. The Gators offense has improved along with quarterback Feleipe Franks who has thrown 23 touchdowns and 2284 yards. The Florida defense is fast to the ball only giving up 20 ppg. Florida is back to being a top ten program, but is still a few years away from potentially challenging the likes of Georgia or Alabama.
Prediction: Michigan 28 Florida 17
*Playstation Fiesta Bowl - #8 UCF (13-0) vs #11 LSU (9-3)*
UCF: With the nation's longest winning streak at 25, the Knights will look to knock off traditional SEC powerhouse LSU. This will be a difficult task without star quarterback Mckenzie Milton, who suffered a leg injury against South Florida. Backup quarterback Darriel Mack and running back Greg McCrae led UCF to a 56-41 victory against Memphis to claim back to back AAC championships. The struggle for the Knights is the defense, fortunately for UCF, LSU does not have the explosive offensive attack that’s put up lots on points on UCF.
LSU: After a emotional, crazy loss to Texas A&M to end the regular season, motivation is a bit of a question mark heading into the game. People saw Auburn get upset in last year’s fiesta bowl after a getting beat down by Georgia in the SEC championship. Star defensive back Greedy Williams has decided to start his NFL draft preparation early leaving the Tigers defense with their hands full against a fast uptempo UCF offense. On the offensive side, LSU needs to be themselves. Running the football and eating up clock is the best thing the Tigers can do in order to game. The best way to stop the Oklahoma’s and UCF’s of this world is to keep their offenses off the field.
Prediction: LSU 38 UCF 30
*Allstate Sugar Bowl - #5 Georgia (11-2) vs #15 Texas (9-4)*
Georgia: If we are being honest, Georgia is a top 4 team. Elite running backs Elijah Holyfield and DeAndre Swift lead a potent rushing attack and Jake Fromm has done a good job taking care of the ball. D’Andre Baker and Richard Lecounte III will need to lead the Georgia’s secondary against the the tall Texas receivers. Georgia’s front 7 needs to make Ehlinger uncomfortable and keep him in the pocket.
Texas: Tom Herman has gotten the Longhorns into a NY6 bowl for the first time. Losing to Oklahoma in the Big 12 title was disappointing, but overall, the improvement of the Longhorns has been impressive. Quarterback Sam Ehlinger has tied Vince Young's record of 38 total touchdowns. Lil’Jordan Humphrey leads the nation in 3rd down receiving, while also accounting for 11 touchdowns. Freshman All-American Caden Sterns and the Texas defense that has struggled at times, but when healthy they have been solid.
Prediction: Georgia 31 Texas 27
Clemson: In their 4th straight College Football Playoff, Dabo Swinney’s squad will face their first “real” test in Notre Dame. After QB Kelly Bryant announced his intention to transfer in week 4, all the pressure was on true freshman Trevor Lawrence take Clemson’s offense to the next level. Lawrence did not disappoint while completing 64% of his passes for 2,606 yards plus 24 tossing 24 touchdowns to only 4 interceptions. On the other side of the ball, Clemson boast the best defensive line in the country with 4 future high draft picks Clelin Ferrell, Austin Bryant, Dexter Lawrence, and Christian Wilkins. Clemson's front four has accounted for 176 tackles, 48.5 tackles for loss, 23 sacks on a defense ranked No. 3 against the run (93.0 yards allowed per game), No. 4 in total defense (276.8 ypg), No. 2 in scoring defense and No. 3 in sacks.
Notre Dame: The Irish started the year a bit up and down with a big win over Michigan but barley edging out the likes of Ball St and Vanderbilt. After Ian Book took over the the quarterback spot, the Irish have become one of the more consistent teams in the country. Wins over Northwestern, Syracuse, and USC cemented their spot in the playoffs. The Notre Dame offenses strength is on the ground with Dexter Williams averaging 190 yards per game. Offensive Coordinator Chip Long must come up with some creative run schemes to move the ball on the stacked Clemson defensive line. But in my opinion, it’s the defense that makes this Notre Dame team different than in years past. They are a gritty group that bends but doesn’t break holding teams to 17ppg.
Prediction: Clemson 34 Notre Dame 21
*Capital One Orange Bowl (CFP) - #1 Alabama(13-0) vs #4 Oklahoma(12-1)*
Alabama: The Crimson Tide roll into another playoff after a dramatic comeback victory over Georgia in the SEC championship. Although the Bama victory was great, it showed that Alabama is beatable. Alabama came out flat against Georgia and if it wasn’t for some questionable coaching decisions on behalf of Kirby Smart or Jalen Hurts coming into the game, Bama probably would have lost. I’m not taking anything away from the SEC champs, but stating that they are not invincible. Alabama is still the best team in the country, but this year it’s the offense that has been explosive led by Tua Tagovailoa and many weapons like Damien Harris, Jerry Jeudy, and freshman phenom Jaylen Waddle. The defense is still among the best in the country with LB Dylan Moses patrolling the middle of the field leading the team in tackles, and DT Quinnen Williams has the most sacks in the SEC.
Oklahoma: After seeing OU play in person twice this year I came away with 2 things: 1) This is the best offense in college football history. Kyler Murray, Hollywood Brown, CeeDee Lamb, Trey Sermon, and the best offensive line in the NCAA. They have great speed, power, and play calling. 2) The defense, specifically the secondary, is horrible, but has been clutch. The Sooners defense has forced turnovers one scored points in their biggest 2 games of the year against WV and Texas. Without those clutch plays the Sooners likely lose those games and don’t make the playoffs. Say what you want about the OU defense, but they have made some clutch plays down the stretch.
Prediction: Alabama 45 Oklahoma 38
*The Rose Bowl - #6 Ohio State (12-1) vs #9 Washington (10-3)*
Ohio State: It’s been a emotional season for the Buckeyes, early season drama and a rough night in West Lafayette eventually led the Buckeyes to a Big 10 title and a trip to Pasadena. Ohio State has completely flipped the switch after nearly being upset by Maryland, with Urban Meyer coaching his last game(for now), I think we will see another inspired performance in the Rose Bowl. Heisman Finalist Dwayne Haskins has taken the Buckeye offense to the next level while passing Drew Brees’ 1998 single-season Big Ten passing TD record of 39 passing scores.
Washington: A bit of a down start to the year as Washington had playoff expectations and fell to Auburn, Oregon, and Cal. But similar to Ohio State, Washington beat their rival and won their conference championship game. The Huskies defense has only given up 18 points in the last 2 games including holding Washington State 25 points under their season average. After a month off, a healthy Washington team has the pieces to complete in this game returning preseason starting left tackle Trey Adams.
Prediction: Ohio St 38 Washington 24
*Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl - #7 Michigan (10-2) vs #10 Florida (9-3)
Michigan: Another year, another disappointing showing against rival Ohio State. Jim Harbaugh has struggled in big games in his time at Michigan. To go along with losing 4 straight to Ohio State during the Harbaugh era, Michigan lost the 2016 Orange Bowl to Florida State and lost the season opener to Notre Dame this season. Michigan will finally win a big game if they get solid quarterback play from Shea Patterson and play the defense they are capable of. Without Star LB Devin Bush who was a Butkus Award Finalist, Michigan will have to replace the heart and sole of their top 5 defense.
Florida: Dan Mullen’s first year back with Florida was a success. Wins over LSU and Mississippi State highlighted a 9-3 season and a New Year's Six Bowl game. The Gators offense has improved along with quarterback Feleipe Franks who has thrown 23 touchdowns and 2284 yards. The Florida defense is fast to the ball only giving up 20 ppg. Florida is back to being a top ten program, but is still a few years away from potentially challenging the likes of Georgia or Alabama.
Prediction: Michigan 28 Florida 17
*Playstation Fiesta Bowl - #8 UCF (13-0) vs #11 LSU (9-3)*
UCF: With the nation's longest winning streak at 25, the Knights will look to knock off traditional SEC powerhouse LSU. This will be a difficult task without star quarterback Mckenzie Milton, who suffered a leg injury against South Florida. Backup quarterback Darriel Mack and running back Greg McCrae led UCF to a 56-41 victory against Memphis to claim back to back AAC championships. The struggle for the Knights is the defense, fortunately for UCF, LSU does not have the explosive offensive attack that’s put up lots on points on UCF.
LSU: After a emotional, crazy loss to Texas A&M to end the regular season, motivation is a bit of a question mark heading into the game. People saw Auburn get upset in last year’s fiesta bowl after a getting beat down by Georgia in the SEC championship. Star defensive back Greedy Williams has decided to start his NFL draft preparation early leaving the Tigers defense with their hands full against a fast uptempo UCF offense. On the offensive side, LSU needs to be themselves. Running the football and eating up clock is the best thing the Tigers can do in order to game. The best way to stop the Oklahoma’s and UCF’s of this world is to keep their offenses off the field.
Prediction: LSU 38 UCF 30
*Allstate Sugar Bowl - #5 Georgia (11-2) vs #15 Texas (9-4)*
Georgia: If we are being honest, Georgia is a top 4 team. Elite running backs Elijah Holyfield and DeAndre Swift lead a potent rushing attack and Jake Fromm has done a good job taking care of the ball. D’Andre Baker and Richard Lecounte III will need to lead the Georgia’s secondary against the the tall Texas receivers. Georgia’s front 7 needs to make Ehlinger uncomfortable and keep him in the pocket.
Texas: Tom Herman has gotten the Longhorns into a NY6 bowl for the first time. Losing to Oklahoma in the Big 12 title was disappointing, but overall, the improvement of the Longhorns has been impressive. Quarterback Sam Ehlinger has tied Vince Young's record of 38 total touchdowns. Lil’Jordan Humphrey leads the nation in 3rd down receiving, while also accounting for 11 touchdowns. Freshman All-American Caden Sterns and the Texas defense that has struggled at times, but when healthy they have been solid.
Prediction: Georgia 31 Texas 27
Fantasy Football League Semifinals Preview
1) Chandler vs 4) Josh/Kierin
2) Wood vs 3) Chancellor
2) Wood vs 3) Chancellor
Why I Got Into Radio...a Brief Tale
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And the Winner is...The Grammys are coming up, and the nominees have been announced. JAY-Z leads the pack with eight nominations this year, including nods album of the year, a record of the year, the song of the year and best rap album. Kendrick Lamar follows with seven nominations, while Bruno Mars is the third most-nominated artist with six. SZA is 2018's most Grammy-nominated woman with five nominations; Khalid, Childish Gambino, and producer No I.D. also scored five nominations.The Grammys will air live on CBS from Madison Square Garden in New York City on Sunday, Jan. 28. The final round of Grammy voting runs from Dec. 7-21.
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Radio Broadcasting
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Mansfield ISD PlayoffsUPDATE ON BASEBALL PLAYOFFSThe 2017 MLB regular season was a fantastic season. Memorable greats like Cody Bellinger as well as let's do not forget Giancarlo Stanton's 59 home run season. As sad as it is to say this, the season is officially over, but Baseball isn't finished. Coming into the 2017 MLB postseason was 2 wild card games. Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees vs Byron Buxton and the Minnesota Twins, on the other side the National league game was between Greinke and the Arizona Diamondbacks vs Nolan Arenado and the Colorado Rockies. The American League game was won by the Yankees who would later go on to face the Indians and move on to the ALCS winning 3-2. The Astros played the Red Sox in a best of 5 ALDS which ended with the Astros winning 3-1 and now looking to face the Yankees for an exciting ALCS. Transition to the national league, The Diamondbacks over took the Rockies and moved up to face the Dodgers for a best of 5 which they got swept. The Cubs and Nationals who already had secured their spots for the NLDS faced off and the Cubs moved up winning Game 5. The ALCS is set to begin October 13th in Houston at 7:00 pm, while the NLCS game will take place one day later in Los Angeles at 7:00 pm. The season has been a great one and just wait for more good things to come.
-Brandon H.
Sports Broadcasting 
Legacy Football
After a historic 16-17 year for misd, legacy continued a stretch of football success, reaching the quarter finals. They beat cleburne, dallas spruce, frisco wakeland, loss to highland park 14-7, eventual state champion. Led by senior quarter back, Kendall Catalon and his sophomore brother Jaylon, Legacy finished 11 and 3 overall and 6 and 1 in district. Kendall won 10 5a district mvp, and jaylon won defensive mvp, and was voted as the top defensive player in the state. Legacy beat all three mansfield schools in their district. Coach Melson’s team went deeper in the playoffs than any other Mansfield team. 3 MISD Swimmers Medal at UIL swimming!!! At the State UIL meet in early February, , three MISD swimmers took home medals in 4 different events. Haley Yelle, an Olympic trials qualifier and senior at Legacy High School, earned silver medals in the girls 200 and 500 meter freestyles. Jeff Jameson, also a senior at Legacy, scored a bronze in the boys 500 meter freestyle, while Lake Ridge’s junior, Hunter Jaynes, earned a bronze in the boys 1 meter diving event. MISD’s Top Recruits On February 1st, over 80 MISD athletes participated in National Signing Day at the PAC. Top recruits include Timberview’s Chennedy Carter, who averaged 20 points per game, leading her team to the state finals. Carter was also nominated as a Mcdonalds All American, and was ranked a top 5 player in the country by ESPN Recruiting. She will be playing Basketball for Texas A&M. In football, Mansfield defensive back and wide receiver Saiid Adebo will be playing football for Stanford University. Adebo had 25 catches for almost 500 yards and 2 touchdowns, helping Mansfield win its 2nd district title. His teammate Kennedy Brooks will be playing football for Oklahoma University. He was a 2 time winner of the Landry Award, given to the top player in the Metroplex. Brooks led the state in rushing with over 2800 yards and 40 touchdowns. Lake Ridge’s corner Bryson Jackson will be playing football for Baylor, while his teammate Lauren Mondy will be heading to Arizona State to play linebacker. Also from Lake Ridge, Mike Adewunmi will be playing basketball for the University of Houston. He was all district 14-5A. Lastly, Legacy’s Haley Yelle will be swimming for Texas A&M She was an Olympic trials Qualifier this year, and won 2 silver medals at UIL State swimming in the 200 and 500 meter freestyle. State Track At the State track and field Meet in early May, Gold medals were earned by Legacy’s Ja’Leesa Giles in both the 100 and 200 meter dash, Lake Ridge’s Faith Ette in shot put and Jasmine Moore in both the triple jump and long jump. Valencia Bullock followed her fellow eagle teammate with a silver in the triple jump. Silver medals were also earned by Ariel Ford for the 400 meter dash, Kelly Rowe for the 100 meter dash, and a 4x100 relay from Valencia, Ariel, Kelly, and Jasmine Moore, all from Lake Ridge. At the state meet, altogether MISD won 14 medals. -Keonna Burnett Photo Credit: vype.com
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