Coon Rapids Middle School Student Newspaper Volume 3 Issue 2crmsthefalconpost.weebly.com/ Oct. 31, 2016

Local News

MNA Still on StrikeJustin DeMarre (6)

The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) have had a rough time with Allina Health with money. The primary debate for why the MNA were on strike is about health benefits, specifically the nurses union's exclusive health insurance plans. Allina insists on shifting the nurses into the same corporate plans offered to its other employees. The company says the move would reduce its health costs $10 million a year by encouraging more frugal use of health care. But nurses say their out-of-pocket costs would surge if they switched to Allina's insurance offerings. Because of that, thousands of Allina Health nurses were on strike after the Minnesota Nurses Association and five Allina Health metro hospitals, including Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, failed to settle a three-year contract. On a hot day in the middle of June, the nurses walked off their job, since the MNA and the nurses couldn’t reach an agreement last summer of 2016. Then, three months later, on September 2, they walked off the job and protested again. Poor patients. On October 11, the MNA and Allina Health made a tentative, or uncertain and temporary agreement, on all outstanding contract issues. The two groups came together with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to negotiate at the Governor’s Residence, at the request of Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith.

“The two sides have successfully negotiated a tentative agreement. We thank the Minnesota Nurses Association and Allina Health for working to reach this tentative agreement, which will allow them to resume the quality health care that Minnesotans need and deserve.” the Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith stated. This tentative agreement will now be presented with undivided approval to members of the Minnesota Nurses Association. Details of the tentative agreement will be available to MNA members, Allina Health employees, and the public beginning Tuesday, October 11, 2016. MNA will post details of the tentative agreement on their website and social media channels. Allina Health will simultaneously distribute details to their employees. Minnesota Nurses Association members are expected to vote on Thursday, October 13, 2016. To catch up to date on the strike or what will happen next, go to http://mnnurses.org/blog/. Now, let’s just hope the MNA doesn’t go on strike again...

Halloween Edition of

International News

At 2:20 pm Queensland time on Tuesday, a tragedy occurred at the Dreamworld amusement park in Australia. This theme park is the largest in Australia, boasting 210 acres but unfortunately the worst of the worst happened at the massive place. On a ride called the “Thunder River Rapids” four people met with fate in an unexpected and unfortunate end. Although names have not been disclosed, it is known that there were two men and two women whose ages all ranged from 32 to 42. Although not exactly what is known to have caused the demise of these ride-goers, the park has released a statement saying that a malfunction of the ride caused the incident. Also unclear is how the people died but it is speculated that two people were thrown off the circular raft and the two others became trapped underneath. Currently the situation is being investigated, and whether or not charges shall be pressed is pending.

The Dreamworld Ride Accident

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Randomly Interesting

Mandela Effect

World War Three Conspiracy

What is the Mandela Effect? The Mandela Effect has been around for a long time. It’s when someone or a large group of people have a very clear memory of something happening or being spelled a certain way when in reality, it never happened. A lot of times, many strangers have the same exact details and the same event that happened in the past. The Mandela effect got its name from Nelson Mandela. A lot of people had the same memory of Nelson Mandela’s death that never happened like their memory.

What do you think Curious George looks like? Did you say he’s short, brown, and has a tail? Well, many people believe that too, but he actually never had a tail. Some say they can picture him with and without a tail. This is called a dual memory. Many can see him hanging from a tree by his tail but that never happened.

World War One occurred no less than 100 years ago in Eastern Europe. World War Two happened just 15 years later- again, in Eastern Europe. Nearly fifty years have passed, but, as many of you may know, recent conflicts now suggest that World War Three may be coming- in nuclear style. North Korea, Russia, Iraq; just a few countries whom may be responsible for the third WW.

Recent rumors point to the possibility of North Korea starting new nuclear developments. Ever since the succession of Kim-Jung-un, Kim has conducted multiple experiments concerning the nuclear world. As a precaution, the US has deployed the THAAD in South Korea’s northern border, a machine capable of shooting missiles distances greater than 200 km. Hopefully, this will forewarn the North to keep any nuclear threats to themselves- and any conflict to a minimum.

Along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, Syria also, has potential to ignite WW3. With the civil war within the borders of Syria, the population lies upon a unwinding string. Nearly 1.6 million refugees and

93,000 deaths have occurred to due to the war. And to add, the conflict between the Sunni and Shia ideologies of Muslim have been rising, leaking out across the Middle East. The government, alarmed at the rapid rise of conflict attempted to control the situation, but only made things worse.

You would think that this last one is probably the most likely to start WW3, and it just might be, for good or for worse. Bordered by the tropical Pacific Ocean and the hurricane-infested Atlantic Ocean, the United States is most likely to start/impact the third World War. Has Japan ever given formal forgiveness for what the U.S did to Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Did Russia not just hack the White House recently? The U.S is a presiding member of NATO and the U.N, and thus we have made decisions and choices that impact the world. The Second World War and the Cold War are proof of the grudges that many countries hold against us- and those grudges can only grow, or die completely.

It’s been nearly seventy-five years since the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Will we last another seventy-five years before another World War breaks out? Thanks for reading.

Entertainment

Are Esports Really a Sport?By Ryan Wolfe (8)

The NBA 2016 Preseason By Joseph Plueger (8)

Are Esports really a sport? All you do is play a game and stare at a screen. Pretty much the only exercise you get is moving your thumbs. Well those people are wrong! Esports is a real sport and there is all kinds of proof to prove it is a real sport. We know that chess and poker are real sports by using mental stability. So why can't we call Esports a real sport? You use mental activity when you play games. We know part of the definition of sport has to deal with entertainment of people and have skill. Well playing a game does require a skill and it entertains people. The skills you need to be a Esport player is you need

a lot of ‘’time to develop skills and they need to know the core of the game, get used to character and environment changes, and know balanced sways to old maps,’’ according to factmyth.com. Even the U.S government calls it a real sport. Also ‘’Organizations are investing more and more into “team houses” where the entire team can live and play under one roof. The main goal of these team houses is to increase team chemistry by turning teammates into real life friends because out of game relationships within the team directly affect how they play in big moments.’’ Also states factmyth.com of the article of Esports are real sports. Another thing is that you have to eat healthy, get enough sleep, and practice a lot. Even issues get involved with esports. So Esports have all the fundamentals to be a sport. Now do you believe me? And when your Mom screams at you to clean your room while you are on your computer just say you're busy playing a sport.

Curry and the Warriors, Lebron and the Cavaliers, James Harden and the Rockets. There have been many different thoughts on what team would win the 2016 NBA preseason. But there are so many teams doing good lately that it’s hard to tell who is going to make it far this year. Every team has had their ups and downs, and no one is undefeated anymore. There are some very high win streaks taking place right now, like the Warriors, being on a six game win streak currently. Some other teams playing well include the Celtics, Hawks, Warriors, and the Rockets who pulled the longest time being undefeated.

Also, the Timberwolves are making us proud so far with five wins and two losses. So overall, we can’t really predict who is definitely going to make it to the playoffs except for probably the Warriors who now have the splash family with Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Kevin Durant. There are a lot of dominating players and a lot of dominating teams, so all we can do is wait.

Halloween Features

Clowns

Top 10 Halloween Costumes

Have you heard about the recent epidemic? People dressing up as creepy clowns going around scaring civilians?

Some of these clowns are going too far, chasing small children with plastic weapons to school. In Dublin, a man chased a

woman down a strip mall after jumping out behind a tree to terrify her, and some people are even going so far as to knock on

people’s doors and look into their neighbor’s windows. How should you be safe around these creepy clowns? Well, according to BBC NEWS if when you come into contact with clowns you should, walk or run away, if they continue you can call someone

you trust, even the police if you feel you are in significant danger. If you celebrate Halloween have fun but also be safe, if you don't celebrate Halloween make sure you are safe as well.

Halloween is literally right around the corner. If you don’t even have a costume yet, you should probably get on that. Don’t have a costume idea? Well you're in luck.

Here's the Top Ten Halloween Costumes of the year 2016.

(These are in no particular order)1. Harley Quinn from Suicide Squad2. Rey from Star Wars The Force Awakens3. Superman from Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice4. Batman from Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice5. Ghostbuster6. Pokemon Trainer7. Starbucks Drink8. Marshmallow9. Little Red Riding Hood

10. Robot

There's a few things you could be for Halloween. Now get on it!

P.S. please don't be a clown.. For the safety of everyone.

Halloween Features

Quick and Easy Halloween Costumes Good Horror Movies to Watch on Halloween

By Krista Eckert (7)Where's Waldo -Black glasses-Red hat -Blue jeans-Red and white shirt

“She doesn't even go here” (Mean Girls) -Blue sweatshirt -Sun glasses-Black shoes-Jeans - Sign that says “She Doesn't Even Go Here”

Boo from Monsters Inc. -Pink shirt -White shoes -Purple pants -Hair; pigtails

Cute cowgirl -cowgirl boots -black or white tank top -blue jeans - cowgirl hat-flannel

Imagine constantly getting phone calls from someone you don't know, and they know personal information about your life. That’s how life is for Mary Kee the main character of the 2011 film The Caller (Rated R). Mary is newly divorced and has just moved into a new apartment. Mary finds a beautiful antique phone that she falls in love with, she brings it to her apartment and starts getting strange calls from a suspicious woman named Rose who claims to be from the past. This movie is so action packed and has you on the edge of your seat continuously and it has a ending you do not expect that will blow your mind.

If Halloween and trick or treating is not your thing but you still want to have fun with your friends. You are looking for a good movie that will give you a good scare, and if that interests you, you should watch the movie Hush (Rated R). It’s about a best selling author who is deaf named Madison Young, she lives in the middle of the woods in a small house away from all civilization. One night while she was working on her new book, there was a man outside her house with an all white mask. She doesn't notice because she is deaf and can't hear him be destructive outside. He tries to get her attention and it takes him a while to figure out why he could not get her attention. When she finally sees him she freaks out and runs to lock all the doors, But that’s not where it ends; the rest of the movie is her gruesome fight for her life. This movie is truly scary and is a great way to spend your Halloween night.

Local News

Featured Teacher: Mrs. K. Schmieg

Teaching Position: 7th Grade F.A.C.S. Teacher

Years of Teaching: This is her first year in the Anoka-Hennepin District, but taught prior at Princeton and Monticello High Schools.

Favorite Color: Blue

Hobbies: Likes to read, garden, watch football, cook, camp, and even fish!

Why did you want to become a teacher?Because she likes being around kids, and wanted to be more influential on kids in other ways aside from being both a parent and a Girl Scout leader.

Who’s New to CRMS? FactsBy Grace Hilst (7)

1. Brown eyes are blue underneath, and you can actually get a surgery to turn brown eyes blue.

2. When a person cries and the first drop of tears come from the right eye, it's happiness. If it’s from the left eye, it’s pain.

3. The eye makes movements 50 times every second.

4. Taking a quick nap after learning can help strengthen your memory.

5. The name for the space between eyebrows is “nasion”.

6. The sentence “The quick brown fox jumps over a lazy dog.” uses every letter of the alphabet.

7. When you are looking at someone you love, your pupils dilate, they do the same when looking at someone you hate.

8. Based on a study, a crush lasts for a max of four months, if it’s more than that, you’re in love

9. A cat’s hearing is better than a dog’s. And a cat can hear high-frequency sounds up to two octaves higher than a human.

10. Marrying your best friend eliminates the risk of divorce by over 70%. These marriages are more likely to last a lifetime.

Just for Fun

Embarrassing Moments

Welcome to embarrassing moments. These are a couple embarrassing moments from students at CRMS. Hope you enjoy these cringe worthy stories.

“I sometimes sing when I go to my classes and once I didn't realize I was singing out loud. Everyone was looking at me for singing. After that I was embarrassed to walk in the halls.” -Ella Michel (7th grade)

“When my family and I went to Canada we stopped at Grand Marais on the way back. I went to the bathroom and my brother was waiting for me outside. He hid behind the corner and jumped out to scare me. I got scared and I jumped back and fell on my back. Many people laughed and my family will never let me live that down.” -Anonymous (7th grade)

Hope you enjoyed these embarrassing moments. See you next issue!

Battle of the Books By Ella Michel (7)

Did you know the battle of the books started in 1988? B.O.B also short for battle of the books was created by Jean and she started it from Chicago to around the U.S.A and is still going on. The battle of the books is perfect for people who like competition or just love reading alot . Although the battle of the books is popular in America it is involved in other countries and it's not just schools that are doing it there is a America´s battle of the books with people all around the U.S.A test each other to see who knew more about the book. Even though the school's battle of the books isn't as complex as the America´s battle, It's still fun with teams battling other different teams in the school to having one winner in each school and they battle other schools but it isn't easy as you think

people's teams has to read 25 of the books and make notes about every single book but some people just wing it and doesn't write notes which is alright to. So even though it's tough to read all those books its really fun and a big part of the school and I hope CRMS wins this year!

Columns

New SchoolNew Potential

By Skyler Bergstrom (6) and Mikayla Sullivan (6)

The Falcon Post : What is your favorite Subject and why?

Kaitlyn Caminati (6):” Reading strategies because I love to read .”Mark Mardes (6): “ I like gym because it’s lit.”Dominic Oelmann (6): “I like social studies because Mr.Chasteen is a fun teacher and it’s fun learning about Minnesota.”Kalista Folman (6): “My favorite subject is orchestra because it is fun and I get a break from learning and I get to be loud.”Jocelyn Courneya (6): “My favorite subject is science because I love the types of experiments.”

Falcon Post: Are you getting to class on time?

Kaitlyn Caminati (6): “I get to class on time with a lot of time left.” Mark Mandes (6): “I get to class on time because I can open my locker easily.”Dominic Oelmann (6): “I'm mostly getting to class on time but downstairs is my only struggle.”Kalista Folman (6): “Personally I think getting to class in under four minutes is easy.”Jocelyn Courneya (6): “Yes because I plan ahead.”

Falcon Post: Are you getting to the bus on time?

Kaitlyn Caminati (6): “I have to sit in my bus for a really long time because i’m there so early.” Mark Mandes (6): “Yes because I have all my things with me.”Dominic Oelmann (6): “I have gotten to the bus 95% of the time but I missed it once because i slept in.”Kalista Forman (6): “I think there should be another minute to get on the bus.”Jocelyn Courneya (6): “Yes, because I’m really fast.”

This is how sixth graders are feeling about middle school.

The Falcon Post Staff

Matt Strus (8)Editor-in-ChiefFavorite Sport:

Swimming

Maddi Lund (8)Managing EditorFavorite Person:

Jeffery Star

Lydia Scheibe (8)Soft News Editor

Favorite time to sleep:All the time

Nick Turgeon (8)Fiction Editor

Favorite Color: Purple

Ryan Wolfe (8)Sports Editor

Favorite Sport: Baseball

Joseph Plueger (8)Sports Editor

Favorite Food: Pancakes

Katherine Gohdes (8)Reporter

Favorite Activity:Volleyball

Hannah Larson (8)Photo/Graphics EditorFavorite Activity: Track

(cuz it’s better than swimming)

Halle Huttle (8)Advertising Manager

Favorite Activity:Dance

Josie Scott (8)Reporter

Favorite Thing:Can’t decide

The Falcon Post Staff

MiKayla Sullivan (6)Reporter

Favorite Color: Blue

Justin DeMarre (6)Reporter

Favorite Video Game: Undertale

Grace Hilst (7)Reporter

Favorite Sport:Soccer

Skyler Bergstrom (6)Reporter

Favorite Color:Sky-Blue

Ella Michel (7)Reporter

Favorite Show: Sailor Moon

Devin Decker (7)Reporter

Favorite Sport:Football

Kaden Yang (7)Staff/Student Reporter

Favorite Book: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Krista Eckert (7)Local News

Favorite Quote:“Dream as if you will live forever, live as

if you will die today.” James Dean

Morgan Puttkammer (7)Social Media Manager

Favorite Color:Blue