Andre Souza

                                Coldplay’s Ghost Stories

          On May 16, 2014 Indie/Rock band Coldplay released their sixth studio album, “Ghost Stories” in the U.K. It was later released in the U.S on May 19, 2014. With help from drummer, Will Champion, singer Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, and bassist Guy Berryman. It was said that Ghost Stories was based off of depression, and acceptance. The album was recorded at the Beehive in London.

            Coldplay’s Ghost Stories is the #1 sold album of 2014. It was given 4 stars by Rolling Stones magazines Their most popular song is “A sky full of stars.” This is a perfect album for indie/rock lovers. Ghost Stories will remain one of Coldplay’s most popular albums.

free breezy

Al'Nasir Hankins

The 25 year old Chris brown has mean release from jail because violating his probation stemming from his 2009 assault on Rihanna. It happened June 1, 2014 12:01 in L.A

It happened because he violating his probation. He has quoted to say “he is sorry and glad that they gave him a second chance. Rihanna was not so happy with his release.

In my personal opinion I think he should be in jail for a little bit longer. He hasn’t learned his lesson, he going to still do drugs, get in a bar fights and plus he can’t do nothing to replace what he did to Rihanna. I know many people may hate on me but they should not have freed breezy. 

Rihanna wasn’t so happy with his release for many reasons. One e beat her, two he embarrassed her with a tattoo of her with a beat face and, finally she wants her revenge. She has quoted to say “he needs to get what he deserves”.  I am right on her side he needs to get what he deserves

free breezy

Al'Nasir Hankins

The 25 year old Chris brown has mean release from jail because violating his probation stemming from his 2009 assault on Rihanna. It happened June 1, 2014 12:01 in L.A

It happened because he violating his probation. He has quoted to say “he is sorry and glad that they gave him a second chance. Rihanna was not so happy with his release.

In my personal opinion I think he should be in jail for a little bit longer. He hasn’t learned his lesson, he going to still do drugs, get in a bar fights and plus he can’t do nothing to replace what he did to Rihanna. I know many people may hate on me but they should not have freed breezy. 

Rihanna wasn’t so happy with his release for many reasons. One e beat her, two he embarrassed her with a tattoo of her with a beat face and, finally she wants her revenge. She has quoted to say “he needs to get what he deserves”.  I am right on her side he needs to get what he deserves

Usain Bolt 40 yard dash
Iakay Lewis
NFL Combine

Usain Bolt the fastest man recorded in the world. Usain Bolt finished the 100 meter dash in 9.58 seconds walking away with a gold medal. Some people wonder what he would finish in in the NFL Combine. Yet others think that he would blow past in the challenge. Math has been done for the answer in many websites.  
Usain Bolt would most likely beat all competition. I think that he would actually have an unfair advantage over everyone else. The world record was held as 4.12 for the NFL Combine but likely Usain Bolt would finish a lot quicker. Usain Bolt is the fastest man recorded which mean he will win the world fastest record in 40 yard dash. Many believe that Usain Bolt would defeat all in the 40 yard dash.

The Love of Ice Cream

Marie Fleurmond

 The Love of Ice Cream

Elizabeth, NJ

Do you like Ice Cream or ever ate Ice Cream? Ice cream was invented by Jacob Fussel. Ice cream first came out around 1777 in Baltimore. Ice Cream is a soft frozen food made with sweetened and flavored milk fat. It taste so good it makes you want to smack your mama especially when it’s so hot outside. Ice Cream can cool you down so fast you won’t even believe it.

I love the tasted of Ice Cream even though I’m LA toasted and torrent. There are many different kind of Ice Cream such as Cookies and Cream, Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, and more. My favorite is Cookies and dough, what is your favorite Ice Cream? Sometimes the Ice Cream gives you the chills that’s how good he Ice Cream tasted.

Tim Tebow once said “Love ice cream. I let myself have that about once a week. Vanilla”. This mean he loves Vanilla Ice Cream so much that he eats one a week.  He only loves Vanilla Ice Cream not no other Ice Cream. Vanilla Ice Cream inspired him so much that he eats it once a week.  That’s how much Tim Tebow like Vanilla Ice Cream.

 

The World Cup

Nicole Burbano

Breaking news! The world cup has come to Brazil. The world cup is a competition between teams from several countries that are elected on the way they have been playing throughout the past 4 years because it is held every 4 years. There are 32 countries competing in the world cup. These teams have to be elected on their countries soccer ranking. Fifa decided to create a soccer tournament for countries originally supposed to be with 13 teams but then discussed to 32. The games started in 1930 when Silvio Gazzaniga created it. This year’s World cup is happening in Brazil in different stadiums.

2014 West Final Game 7

Justin Castaneda

United Center, Chicago, Illinois

This is the west’s finals Game 7 report. It was the Chicago Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles Kings. It was game 7 of west finals. Whoever wins go to the Stanley Cup. 2 The team Chicago Blackhawks, and Los Angeles Kings. The leader of the Kings Dustin Brown, and other teammates as Jonathan Quick, Drew Doughty,  Anže Kopitar, and Drew Doughty. The Blackhawks leader Jonathan Toews and other teammates. It happens because it is to go to the Stanley cup and get the title. They were both determine to win to go to the Stanley cup against the winners of East finals. It happened on June 1, 2014. Which was last Sunday. With the Kings victory next game will be today or tomorrow. The event was at United Center, Chicago, Illinois. The final score was 5-4 Chicago Blackhawks loses in overtime against the LA Kings.

As the series of Blackhawks and the Kings was tied 3-3 this game will decide who will pass to Stanley Cup. The Chicago Blackhawk tried enforcing their offense and defense to beat the Kings. The Kings tried and did to beat their strategies to score of do defense. At beginning the Blackhawks enforcement was working and Kings were losing. Then in middle they weren’t playing as well but still kept the lead. At end they ruined it they played horrible.

At the end, the Kings tied the game in last minutes making the Blackhawks worried. Then during overtime they were playing awful but the Kings kept attacking until they score. Then a nice pass from Justin Williams to Alec Martinez to make a score. The Blackhawks worried and outraged knew they lost. Alec Martinez made the winning goal for the Kings. This meant they eliminated the Blackhawks and are going against the Rangers.

Survey on L.A.L intervention
School 8 I-prep L.A.L intervention
Iakay Lewis Jr.
A survey was taken on 30 students and out of 5 most of the results seem similar. It would be safe to say that most the class all enjoy the same types of food. 3 out of 5 responses says that they would go far distances for chocolate or a Klondike bar. For example, these are the responses, “Worship the Klondike bar gods”,” Jump off a cliff”, “nothin”. Here are the results to eating meat, “yea”, “nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo”, “duhhhhh” “Yahhhh”. Vegetables were “nawww”, “Nah”, “noooooooooooooooooooo”, “nah”, “nahhhh”
Many students as the result would most likely agree to like Klondike bars. As well as more than half the class agreeing they eat meat. With the survey I was able to figure everyone’s taste buds or foods to eat.  Now if just about more than half the surveyed kids liked meat than that results as 80% of the class likes meat. Leaving the other 20 % to say no to liking meat.

Highest Paying Jobs

Highest Paying Jobs, which one will you choose?

Fabliha Roza

Unemployed people are trying to figure out which job they will pick. They wanted to pick a job that pays tons of money. On June 2^nd, 2014, a person researched a website to find the best paying jobs.   

According to http://sweettop10.com/top-10-highest-paying-jobs/, “1. Doctors and Surgeons, Mechanical Engineers and Petroleum Engineers, Information System Managers, Natural Sciences Manager, Software Developers, Information Security Experts, Engineering Managers, Dentists and Orthodontists, Physical Therapists, Database Administrators.”

The highest paying job is being a doctor or a surgeon. However, some jobs listed on the list requires a lot of years of training starting from high school. For example, a pulmonologist (lungs doctor), needs 13 years of training. Other jobs, such as Database Administrators, doesn’t require a long time for training. Jobs should be chosen if you are ready and have enough time to do it.                  

Did you notice? Taxes increased!

          

Kevin Morales                                                                                                                              6/2/14

 NJ,U.S.     

                         Money is not what it used to be!

    Yesterday I noticed that the price of many things changed in the store, except the candy. I was wondering if the taxes increased or something fishy was going on. The taxes increased 2.9% since April. Why? The government needs these finances to carry out essential projects like testing new vehicles, sending other rockets in outer space to find life in other planets, to build new structures or buildings. Although that 2.9% does not sound that bad, the taxes in NJ were about 7% but now it is 9.9% which is around 10%. Money is not what is used to be back then, $100 is nothing these days. Not even $1000 can support you. The average American needs to make at least $70,000 a year so she/he has a good funding to pay bills, food and clothing. It seems like everyone is trying to get as much money as possible because there is always an opening for a good job. Anyone can spend all their money in 5 minutes or less if they had the money for it. The unemployment rate in the U.S. is 37.2%.

Everyone wants money so badly but it is very hard to keep. Rich people can lose tons of money and don’t really care about it because they think they still have money. It’s not like that, “I bet I can blow away $100 in a minute or less”-My Stepfather. How can we afford to fix this problem? I do not know other than making the government have a 5% tax rate or decrease the prices of certain objects. Money is not what it used to be! What can we do? Nothing! It appears the only thing we can do is wait until things get better.

Is it really that serious?

Shalencia Cajulus                                                                                                    iPrep Academy
iPrep News: Student Opinion          

In the beginning of September I got an acceptance letter to I prep academy school number 8. You might say oh your so luck that you got picked in this school and other people (hint*hint* the students) would disagree I surveyed a few people to see whether this school is as serious as they say it is.

Alright the first topic is school lunch. In the paper it said that there would be an Italian chef that would cook gourmet foods for us what do students really feel about this lunch? We asked Marie Fleurmond what she felt about this school lunch and how ‘gourmet’ she thinks it is. She says “It’s okay, they said they were supposed to have an Italian chef but we have the same thing every day uncooked chick nuggets.”

For our second topic we have the rules. I asked Walter Smith what he felt about the school rules were they fair or too strict to bare. He says “I feel like the school rules are very biased. It is only in the teachers favors and it has no use to us cool kids.”

 For our third topic we have the teachers. Are they too mean too strict or nice and give us a good learning experience? We asked Melissa Calda how she felt “these teachers are very rude and feisty. There are only two or three teachers that students actually like.”

Our fourth topic is the laptops. I’m not complaining YET but they said that we were supposed to get iPads. I’m not saying that I don’t like the laptops it’s just that we have laptops breaking left and right and it takes a while to get them fixed they should be able to go to Walmart or wherever they got these and get a new one poof. I asked Nichole Burbano how she feels about the laptops and their ‘ingenuity’ “these laptops are useless, because we barely do any work on them.”

All things considered this school is not as serious as people say it is. The board of education is wasting their time coming here every month. They’re wasting their film taking pictures of us left and right.  

How to tie your shoes
Fredy Mesa

Have you ever looked at your feet and saw those laces untied. You were scared to play with your friends because you know you would fall because your shoes are untied. You wont ask no one to tie it for you because you were shy to say you dint know how to tie your shoes and they would make fun of you. Tying your shoes was one of the hardest things to do when you were young. Well this is to all the youngsters. You grab each lace and cross them then you make bunny ears. As easy as that!!!

Should Americans learn to speak Spanish?

Should Americans learn to speak Spanish?

Jhani Jean

On May 30th 2014, many people were debating on whether Americans should learn Spanish. On many different sites, you can find the pros and cons on whether Americans should look into learning Spanish. They question "Why Learn Spanish?" The real question is "What are the benefits?"

IPrep Academy student Al'Nasir Hankins says, “I don't think Americans should learn Spanish because it takes a long time to even understand the Spanish basics." While another student Jamad Anthony says, "If Americans learn Spanish, we will understand what bilingual people are saying, basically another way for us to communicate." Well, we hope that other Americans think the way Jamad does because Spanish language can really help us and Spanish people too. Better jobs, will be in stored if Americans learned Spanish.

Opinion on the extracurricular activities to do in your school

Zulmari Rivera

I interviewed a fellow student at IPrep Academy named Erica Santana and asked her about her opinion of extracurricular activities to do for her school.  The people who was present at this time is Erica Santana. On a Tuesday 05-29-14 at IPrep Academy Erica explained that she would like swimming and volleyball as extracurricular activities.

Erica Santana will like to have volleyball and swimming because they are sports that many people will enjoy. Volleyball is a sport that many people like to play and it can give you a great exercise for everyone. Swimming can help you cool down when it is really hot in school and out. Having these sports as extracurricular activities is a good idea that many will enjoy for years to come. 

Renan Paredes Intterview

Renan Paredes Interview.

On May 29, 2014 Renan Paredes has been interviewed at Iprep Academy. Here is the information that we got.

 

Q. What is your primary goal in life?

A.  My goal in life is a nice, house, car, family, and job.

Q. What are some hobbies of yours and why do you enjoy them?

A. Video games, television, and sports. They are very entertaining to me.

Q. Who are the idols in your life and why are they so special to you?

A. My dad, because he raised me and cared for me.

Q. What do you want to do when you are older?

A. I want to be a game designer/ youtuber.

Q. What made you want to become this?

A. I love youtube and gaming is something I enjoy more than anything.

Q. How do you think you will achieve this dream of yours?

A. Working hard and researching about video game creation.

Q. What kind of games do you enjoy playing?

A. I enjoy RPG, minecraft, and shooter.

Q. Why do you enjoy these games?

A. Because they are fun and it lets me do my own thing for a while.

Why Low Top?

Jesus Velasquez III

Did you hear about the new Jordan’s? They are the Concord 11s but instead they are low top. To me they aren’t even all that. The regular Concord 11s are way better then these low top versions. You know what would be really bad. If they make all of the Jordan 11s low top. These were not created too long ago though.

                 They raised so much money on these sneakers though. They don’t even look nice. Michael Jordan and the people at Air Jordan should be ashamed of themselves. Since summer is coming up they should’ve just made more Jordan sandals. That was a dumb move Jordan. Instead they should’ve made more bright colors for the Jordan 4s.

                The Jordan 4s only light color is yellow. And of course the Concord 11s Low just have to be plain white and black. I mean yes the sneakers can go with anything. And yes they are cute but why so expensive. They can’t have a lower price. Why do you think people walk around with Fubu’s on? Sneakers should cost 200$ or less. Another bad move made by Jordan.

Updates

Updates

New Releases and Updates

By: Johnny Pillacela

Everywhere

                Finally updates. Most people don’t even know what’s out happening out there happening right now. There could be a major discount for a popular Xbox game right now at GameStop. This is why you are reading this. For the updates. Let’s begin.

                Nintendo has a lot of systems. A 3D’s a Wii U, Wii, and many other games. But now behold the Nintendo 2D system. In this system you can play DS and 3DS games in it. It has 3DS features and many fun games. A game system isn’t fun without games so let’s talk about discounted games. Nintendo has recently cut the prices for 5 of its great games. This is Mario Kart 7, Super Mario Bro’s 2, Donkey Kong Country Returns, Mario 3D Land, and, Animal Crossing. Great for 3DS and 2DS. These games will be available in the Nintendo eShop for $29.99 each. When I bought my games they were about 40 dollars.

                Minecraft. My best favorite game. Which I think is getting worse with the new updates. So 1.7.9 came out like 2 months ago. 1.7.X came out like 6 or 7 months ago. This update is called “The Update that changed the world”. This update added twitch TV to the Minecraft option in the options menu. It allows you to twitch directly from Minecraft to twitchtv.com. Besides adding Twitch TV options the 1.7.9 update says that it fixes Minecraft skins in multiplayer servers. I tried it out with my friends and it actually does not work. It does work sometimes but I think the skin is not working because of some game lag. The Minecraft Realm is now a server you can make but you have to buy it. It is like buying a server with maps in it and only certain people you choose can join. There were many updates to the 1.7.5 and up updates but most wore just were fixes. But can you wait for the 1.8.1 update? I heard it is going to be amazing.

               

The guardian angel

Nicole Burbano

Once there was a little boy who no one ever noticed. He wasn’t like everyone else he was different, He saw things that not everyone sees. No one knows he thinks it’s his guardian angel giving him signs. One day he was on a train on his way to New York. Suddenly he drifted in to a deep vision. He was on the same train but something felt different. The train stopped in Newark and then continued on its way to New York. It was peaceful and they said over the speaker, “We are now in Time square, New York.” Yet the train didn’t stop, it kept going everyone had troubled faces on. Another announcement was made, “the train is not stopping the brakes seem to not be working. Everyone please stay seated and stay calm.” Everyone was scared and confused and put there seatbelts on. The train started to shake and everyone grabbed their loved ones. The boy was alone somehow seemed calm. The head of the train lit up in flames. Everyone ran to the back section of the train scared for their lives.  Then He snapped back to reality. “We have now arrived in Newark, New Jersey.” The boy not taking any chances hurriedly left the train. The next day on the news he saw that the same exact train blew up and there were no survivors. The boy then looked up and smiled to his guardian angel.

NBA North Eastern Conferen

Eastern Conference

Justin Castaneda 

American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida or Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana

             It is Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat as Heat lead Pacer 3-2. One more game and Heat go to the Finals. Pacers star players such as Roy Hibbert, George Hill, Paul George, and David West. Heat stars such as LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Ray Allen, Chris Bosh, and Mario Chalmers. It happens for the title for their conference division. It started in May 18, 2014 – it will end in May 30, 2014 or June 1, 2014. It happens in Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana. It also happens in American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida.

            As Pacers are losing by one game they are determine to tie it and win conference to go to the finals. One of Heat best player Ray Allen has a leg injury and didn't play and was reason they lost in Game 5 of the series. As reporter in http://bleacherreport.com says, "Chris Andersen (thigh) & Ray Allen (hip) did not take part in shootaround and are gametime decisions for Game 5 tonight." Pacers will play harder than ever tie series in Game 6 heading for last game. Heat in a difficult decision has to play better in defense and offense for Game 6. Without Ray Allen, the Heat player Lebron, Wade, and most of players can't play the same. Pacers need get this advantage to use.

As Pacers stay alive in Game 5 they need play better defense and offense. A reporter at http://bleacherreport.com says, "The Indiana Pacers stayed alive with a 93-90 victory in Game 5, taking advantage of LeBron James' foul trouble and squeaking out a close one at Bankers Life Fieldhouse." As LeBron James does critical decision to get himself in foul trouble is second reason they lost Game 5. Pacers are making serious game changes to beat the Heat. Who will win the Eastern Division title? Who do you think will pass to the Finals?

multiple poems by jakyah williams

POEM : apple tree

 the leaf stood very still

The apples were almost ripe

The apple tree grew

Poem: summer

The days get longer

The children are excited

We all love summer

Poem: the uniform

Abomination

A prison locked in dress form

It is true torture   

Poem: The lone rose

The lone rose stood still

The red pedals grew and fell

It stood nice and proud

 POEM: love

It binds us closer

Tighter then gravity is

Love helps us learn more

Poem: the Dalmatian

It was a sunny day with no rain ,clouds or fog , in the park there was a white spotted dog,

the dog stood there a while, flashing his adorable little smile,

the firemen at the station, found a stray Dalmatian,

the people frowned ,as the Dalmatian left their town,

one man was tired, just after he was fired,

the man sat on a log impatient, the firemen just took his Dalmatian

roses are red violets are blue,you don’t know , my admiration for you

   a true poet is someone who speaks from the heart, someone who is true to the people around them someone who lets their feelings out on paper instead of saying them someone who feels the words as they pass on to the paper a true poet is a truely talented person

Bryan Sousa
5/30/14

What’s a School without Book Bags?!

            Have you ever heard of going to school without a book bag? In iPrep Academy, Principal Roodenburg is not allowing students to bring book bags to school, or bring one and put it in your locker the whole day. Students are questioning this, and so are the parents. Some students say, “Why can’t we be a normal school and have our book bags?” Although, there are reasons students are not allowed to carry back-packs.

            Principal Roodenburg has had several students sent to his office for eating in the classrooms. And, guess what they are bringing the food in? Yes, their book bags! Principal Roodenburg says, “Students need to learn that they cannot bring food and other toys, games, etc. into school. If they don’t like it, they can leave this school.” That’s the Principal’s opinion. Students like Ashley Armstrong say, “I hate the way school rules apply to everyone, and I lost my charger because of this stupid rule!”

            Many students are arguing that only the students that brought food shouldn’t bring their book bags. Maybe they are correct. What about the students who bring their own lunch, for example Mellissa Calda? Or the people who have so many things that they need, they can’t even hold it all together? Well, maybe we’ll figure it out, but just ask yourself, what’s a school without book bags?