8th Grade D.C. Trip By Chris B. & Anthony D. Do you know what D.C. stands for? Well, most of the 8th grade class knows that it means; District of Columbia, but others may not. The class recently went on a four-day trip to the United States Capitol, Washington D.C. On the trip, they visited and went through four states, and they saw another one. They visited Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, and saw New Jersey right across from the Delaware River. The first day, they went for an eight and a half hour drive to D.C. and to their first stop: the Holocaust Museum. There, they saw many images and artifacts that show what the Holocaust was like and how badly people were treated during that time. Then, they went to the Natural and American History Museums. In the Natural Museum, they saw fossils, skeletons, fish and many other exhibits. The American History Museum consisted of the War of 1812 Flag, The Wizard of Oz ruby slippers, and some of America's technology that changed the way we live today. They also saw the Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK), Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR), and the Pentagon Memorial. The second day, they visited Philadelphia to see Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Cathedral, and the Rocky Balboa statue.

While on their third day of the trip, they came to a visit at the White House, the Capitol, and Mount Vernon where George Washington lived. Day four, they went to the Iwo Jima Memorial, the Arlington National Cemetery, and the Wreath Laying Ceremony. Lastly, they went to the National Air and Space Museum. Washington is D. place to C. Prince the King By Zander T. & Mason T. When Doves Cry in the Purple Rain is a sad time for everyone. Prince Rogers Nelson died Thursday April 21st, 2016, at the age of 57. He was found dead in an elevator at Paisley Park Studios. Many people have been mourning his death, such as Inner Circle, a band, and fans worldwide. Doctors performed an autopsy on April 22nd, 2016, one day after his death, but they aren’t expecting results for another two and a half weeks. Prince was diagnosed with AIDs six months before his death. Prince also contracted HIV positive virus in the 1990s. He was married two times, but divorced both times. His first son, Gregory, died only one week after birth, from Pfeiffer Syndrome, a rare defect in the skull. Shortly after his wife, Mayte Garcia, became pregnant again with their second child, she had a miscarriage. After the children's deaths,

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their marriage soon fell apart. The children he had with Garcia were the only kids he had of his own. His remains were cremated, and there was a private, beautiful ceremony. They plan on having a musical ceremony later. Fans from all over the world stopped at the Paisley Park complex, and dropped off 15 purple boxes filled with T-shirts, CDs, and books. Purple was the King’s color. So who gets Prince’s millions? Prince did not have a will for his money. When Prince died, his net worth was $300 million. Three days after his death, $2.3 million worth of songs were sold. The bank ordered that his safe was to be opened, so they could look for a will. There is still no trace of Prince’s will. Prince created and joined many bands: The New Power Generation, 3rdeyegirl, The Revolution, 94 East, and Madhouse. Some of his most famous albums include Lovesexy, Sign ‘O’ the Times, Batman, 1999, and N.E.W.S. Let's go on a ride to talk about his songs and bands like Little Red Corvette. I would hate to Purple Rain song titles on you, but he lives his life as if it was a party in 1999. You don’t have to be cruel to rule Prince’s world. Stranded Man in an Inflatable Bubble By Braylee W. & Payton S. Traveling 1,033 miles across the Atlantic Ocean is what Reza Baluchi wanted to accomplish. His main goal was to run for world peace. On April 26, 2016, Baluchi was going to depart from Florida and start his wild adventure. Too bad a Coast Guard stopped Baluchi. The Coast Guard thought it was way too dangerous for a man in a bubble to travel that great distance. The Coast Guard was from Miami, Florida, and he knew that the ocean was dangerous so he towed the bubble back to shore. Baluchi also tried this attempt before in 2014. The Coast Guard told Baluchi

that he shouldn’t do it again, but he did anyway. Three days later, he asked for more help, and this time a helicopter came and rescued him. The Coast Guard warned him once, and now that he did it again the Coast Guard is super mad about the situation. The bubble was a Hydro Pro Bubble, and it was to be used as a hamster wheel and float above the ocean. Baluchi said that the temperature inside the bubble could rise up to 120 degrees fahrenheit. He also said that his strategy to survive was to catch fish, eat protein bars, and sleep on a hammock inside the bubble. The bubble has little air holes in the top so Baluchi could breath in the pod. Being inside the bubble is an easy way to suffocate or become dehydrated. It is unbelievabubble that he came up with this idea. The Great Whale Sharks By Emily S. & Clay K. The whale shark is a fascinating creature. First of all, they are surprisingly enormous; they can weigh up to 41,000 pounds and can grow to be more than 40 feet long! The sad part, though, is that the population has been decreasing steadily over the past few years. For example, an investigation provides evidence that a factory in China is cutting up 600 of the 21-ton fish a year for meat, shark fin soup, skin to make bags, and its oil. The Chinese accuse these great creatures of killing and attacking people. The officials that deal with the Chinese and the killing of the sharks know this isn’t true. There are two key factors in knowing this, one being that they have thousands of teeth that are dull, like velcro only capable of eating small organisms. Even though the shark has a mouth over three feet wide, it cannot pass large objects through its throat. Also, in Africa, whale sharks are a protected species, but no one knows why they are disappearing. The population has declined by more than 50% over the past 15 years.

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Whale sharks aren’t as easy to do research on as you would think. These giant creatures are very elusive or hard to find and track. With the help of satellites and laser beams, scientists are better equipped to uncover the whale sharks’ mysterious migration pattern. Right now, the scientists are aiming to track the migration pattern. With this in hand, they would be able to intercept the whale sharks as they migrate to get the information they need. Also, whale sharks are very big; they have a big appetite mostly feeding on crabs. These creatures are one of the biggest in the ocean; you wouldn’t want to be attacked by one of these. These whale sharks can live for over 100 years. Also, the whale shark is found in warm seas about 30 degrees north and south of the equator. In addition, these animal attacks aren’t as common as regular sharks, but they do happen. The most recent attack was on August 8th, 2014. Overall, the whale shark is a very interesting creature. Summer Fun By Brayden B. & Aliyah V. Who is ready for summer break? There are many activities that could fill up summertime. Some of the free activities include riding a bike, playing basketball, or going fishing. People could play baseball, go swimming, go to a friend’s house and hangout, going camping, and going to the splash pad.

Also, somebody could do things that involve money. People could go to Cedar Point to ride roller coasters or go to Soak City. It costs about $45 to go to Cedar Point if one goes online to buy tickets, if people don’t they cost $65. To cool off, go Twist and Shout to get ice

cream. Another activity to do is go to an indoor waterpark like Kalahari, Great Wolf Lodge, or Maui

Sands. When one goes to a waterpark the price usually depends on how long they stay. There is also putt-putt golf, going to Skate World where they have an arcade, skating, mini golf, going to the movies, or teenagers could just rent the movie at home. We asked the question, “What is your favorite thing to do in the summertime?” Lauren J. said, “I like to go riding on my four-wheeler.” Gavin H. said, “I like to play basketball.” Isaiah S. stated, “I like to go swimming.” Hope everyone has some fun in the summer sun. Solar Plane Traveled the World By Grant S. & Cody S. The design of the plane is fly. This plane is called the Solar Impulse. The plane set eight World Records on this adventure. It is now the only solar plane to fly between two continents during the night. It traveled from Abu Dhabi to Hawaii. Now in 2015-2016, the plane is trying to be the first around the world solar flight. Although, they had to make many stops on the way to ensure safety. The plane is made out of many different materials. Also, it had many solar panels on the top of it and on the wings. These can charge four batteries that charge a 14.4 horsepower motor. This will cause the plane to travel 28 to 56 miles per hour. There was a control room, and it was where the pilot seat was located. The cockpit in it is the size of a coffin. The plane weighs 3,527 pounds. Also, the average altitude is 6,000 feet. The Solar Impulse 2 is trying to travel the world. So far, it has traveled 2 continents. The Solar Impulse 2 can only travel about 50 mph. It has had to make a few stops due to the batteries overheating; they had to make an emergency landing in Asia due to this. It took them 10 months to fix the plane and get it back in the air.

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The sun is brightening up the pilot's day. Man Charged in Stabbing By Kortney S. & Kadon M. Three people went down at a Foodland in Maui, Hawaii on Tuesday, April 19th, 2016. Stephen Schmidt was grocery shopping when he noticed his estranged, separated, wife with a man. Schmidt later pulled out a knife, stabbing three people in the store, including his wife. Schmidt became very jealous when he saw his estranged wife with another man. A source said she heard the woman and Schmidt arguing. The cause of them arguing is unknown. Schmidt was also caught stalking his estranged wife and the man. A few minutes later, the source heard screaming coming from one of the aisles in the store. First, Schmidt stabbed his separated wife, Kehau Farias Schmidt, in the throat. Then, he stabbed a 53-year old man in the lungs for trying to help Kehau. A 34-year old man was also stabbed in the lungs because he was trying to stop Schmidt. Schmidt started to go for a fourth person, but ran out of the store when he heard the police sirens. The man with Kehau was not stabbed or harmed. All three victims were rushed to Maui Memorial Medical Center to be treated. Unfortunately, Kehau did not pull through, but the two men are in stable conditions. Not much later after he escaped the store, Schmidt was found and arrested at a home in Maui. He is currently being held at the Wailuku Police Station. He was charged with first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree attempted murder. His bail has been set at $3

million. We are sending prayers to the two men and Kehau’s family.

Global Warming By Shane K. & Gunner H. Many things are causing the rise of the world and its ocean’s temperatures. Many glaciers are melting, causing arctic animals to have less room to live. Also, the ocean’s levels are rising. Storms and many other weather events may become much more severe than in the past. In addition, precipitation has increased around the whole world. Global warming is thought to be caused from many things. One important idea that people think has a large effect to global warming is carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel burning power plants. Also, it is thought to come from carbon dioxide emissions from burning gasoline for transportation. Deforestation is thought to release large amounts of carbon, which is not good. Livestock is one of the largest sources of methane gas emissions throughout the world, with over 28 percent of the world’s total emissions. Finally, chemicals used in farming can be causing global warming. Most of the effects may not happen for many years, but scientists still want to stop it from ever happening. For example, in about 30 years the breeding pairs of Adelie penguins might go from 32,000 to 11,000. Furthermore, global warming is also impacting the populations of sea turtles, right whales, penguins, seals, lobsters, cod, polar bears, pikas, and waterfowl. However, some people say there are positive effects, but the negative effects outweigh them. One possible positive effect is more usable land; in Canada there is much land covered by ice. On the contrary, there would be many cities that get completely covered by water. In addition, they believe there would be longer growing

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seasons. Lastly, the northwest passage could be reality. Don’t overheat after reading this article. Helping People with Disabilities By Jordan B. & Michaela S. Anyone can make a difference. Pegasus Farm, a therapeutic equestrian center, located in Canton-Akron, Ohio are changing the lives of people with disabilities. Three Canton schoolteachers who imagined a place for children and adults with disabilities founded the farm in 1985. They wanted them to be able to have the opportunity to get physical activity. They allow people to ride the horses, learn more about them, and there are even summer camps as well. Children and adults can come to this farm to ride the horses and interact with them. The farm has 35 horses in all, and 3 are retired. The volunteers are challenging the individuals that come to the farm by letting them learn and grow in ways that they can’t in day-to-day life. Most of the people that visit there have emotional, behavioral, cognitive

development or physical or a combination of both. Also, more than 200 students a week participate in their therapeutic program. The workers try and get everyone that applies in very quickly, but the average wait is 4 to 6 months. There is also a chance for people to volunteer as well, they can do office work, special events, gardening, building and property maintenance, serving on committees, and working the pantry. Executive Director, Carol Lichtenwalter, was asked a few questions about the farm. Such as, what were the things that the students enjoyed most about the farm and how many people volunteer at the farm. She responded, “We have many programs, but the horses would be the most favorite part. The adults and kids come and are able to take the horses on trails, tack them, and groom them. They also learn about controlling the horses; many progress in independent riders. I think it's the whole experience of taking care of the horses, controlling them, and riding them.” When asked about the volunteers, she answered, “We have 200 volunteers. They volunteer in every aspect. We literally could not run this place without our volunteers.” Many people are very neighful for this life-changing farm.