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Lady Eagles pound Brashear, await re-match with ‘Dice
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Written by by Montana Moore, The Eagle Staff Reporter
Prior to the last Obama-Brashear game, I was wondering how the game would go this time. After all, there was a bit of mischief the last time the two teams met, with ejections, suspensions and a lot of bad blood. I talked to Obama Coach Marlon Woods before the match for his feelings on the issue.
MM: How do you feel going into this game?
Woods: I feel very confident that we will win
MM: Do you think the girls have the right mindset for this game?
Woods: Yes they are already saying they won this game
MM: Do you think there will be any hostilities tonight?
Woods: No, there will not be
At the start of the game the Obama’s defense was hot and Brashear was not getting past them. The girls were working really hard and you could see they wanted to win. Suddenly, Leeza Takarski took the ball with a cross over dribble, then faked the girl on her way to the goal and the score. Leeza made the 1st goal of the game but Brashear came back strong and scored quickly to tie it.
At the end of the 1st half LaNia Latimerscored a goal. They were very excited!
Then the freshman stepped up, as Merce Peirce was everywhere, as was Olivia Perfetti. Their play enabled Renee Eddy Harvey and Leeza to score a few more times. Brashear added a late goal and the game ended at 6-2, Obama.
It was a big game for Obama, that built momentum for tomorrow night’s showdown with Allderdice. Leeza had 4 goals to lead the way.
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“Assemble” a nice option for the community
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Written by Sarah Parker, The Eagle Staff Reporter
On September 29, we went over to a group called “assemble”, where people of all ages and of all backgrounds come together to cook, and explore different foods. What’s so great about this program is that, “all the food is fresh, and I love watching people’s expressions when they’ve found out about the fresh products”, states Tara Rockacy, who herself grew up on a farm.
Nina Barboto got the idea from living in L.A. before she came here to Pennsylvania and wanted to create a place where people can hang out, make things, and express their creativity. “People come in and have fun,” says Nina. Tara Rockacy was “frustrated with the food system” before she belonged to this creative group of people she loves connecting with. She also loves introducing, and exposing people to new foods and dishes. Another great thing about this program is that according to Heather Mallak, “It supports the community”.
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Ash’s Aspects: The dark side of the force
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Written by Ash Lanith, The Eagle Senior Columnist
You may have thought that the Dark Side of the force is evil, and you would be right. However, that does not prevent it from being the best and most awesome. You may say, “No! The Light Side of the Force is so much better!” I would politely smile and walk away. Although the Light Side has my support in fights (they are the good guys), the Dark Side is the coolest. Besides, they have cookies.
In general, the Dark Side is easier to master. To become a Jedi (or other Light-Side user) you have to be trained from birth, and have to maintain constant control of your emotions. In the Dark Side, however, the change can be immediate. A Jedi can change to the Dark Side if they succumb to hate or anger, often resulting from guilt or wants for revenge. The most famous examples are Darth Tyranus (Count Dooku), and Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader). However, not only a Jedi can become a Sith. Any sentient being who stumbles across a temple or well of Dark Side power can use the powers of the Dark Side to some extent (as seen in the comic “Rogue Squadron: Requiem for a Rogue”). Sith can also be trained to be Sith, instead of converting Jedi.
The powers bestowed by the Dark Side also raise it above the Light Side. While the Jedi can use the force to move objects and to use the “Jedi mind trick” to convince weak-minded beings to obey them as well as protection and disease healing (among others), the Sith can do much more. Deadly Sight is a power that lets Sith (or other Darksiders) kill/burn enemies merely by looking at them. Force choke (famously used by Vader in the original movie) allows the user to choke an enemy with the Force, lifting them several inches into the air. Force Destruction allows users to create large fields of energy and send them in any direction, often causing major damage. Sith Lightning is perhaps the most known Sith power. This is used by a Sith to send blue electricity from their fingers at a target (Darth Vader, being a cyborg and having no organic arms, cannot use Sith Lightning). Sith can also transfer their essence into other bodies (such as Palpatine, who died three times, each time (but the last) transferring his body to a clone (after Episode VI) as well as send invisible spears at foes and drive enemies insane. As far as healing goes, the Dark Side is more powerful than the Light. Darth Vader uses the Force to minimize the wounds he obtained on Mustafar. Darth Sion uses the Dark Side to hold his shattered body together, giving him the appearance of a walking corpse.
The Sith and Darksiders also look cooler than Jedi. Jedi wear sand-colored tunics with brown robes, which does look cool, but doesn’t take the cake. The Sith have more variation, although many wear black robes, which is cooler than brown. Darth Vader look freakin’ awesome in his cyborg suit. Darth Maul’s face is the coolest. Darth Nihilus has an awesome mask. And red lightsabers are better than any other color. So yeah, the Sith are the best of all Force users.
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Farhan’s Frequency:The Carnegie Art Museum Program, TAC
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Written by Farhan Ahmed, The Eagle Senior Columnist
During every school year from 6th grade until 9th grade, I have been attending a program called the Art Connection (TAC). My 5th grade art teacher introduced this to me after she learned that I have a talent in art and that I am very much seeking to capture more art forms. I have been limited to only drawing sceneries and making basic human figures. After having experience from this program, my drawing skills developed to drawing real human features and figures, and also, I am now able to not only make sceneries, but make sculpture of my art. In other words, I have learned to make things come to life. Thus, the program offered me great talents. So, therefore, it is very beneficial to creative people.
The Carnegie Art Museum’s program of the Art Connection provides an opportunity to both learn and create art. I have seen people who go there who has never drawn a picture out of their own interest, so there is no requirement of being skilled. Located within the museum, it allows the students to roam around the whole place as long as they want and bring their family for a free visit as long as they are attending the program. This can be very opportunistic because it broadens one person’s view and creativity. Personally, as I mentioned before, it allowed me to advance my main capability, drawing anime.
Also, despite art related beneficial factors, you can also make many friend who think and view the world just as you do, as well as challenge your art that which you thought was the best. At first, I always wanted to belief that my work could never compete with anyone else’s until I went here and saw that some students were much more advanced. I did surpass them drastically later; however, I did happen to make many “artistic” friends there.
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Caz’s Comments: Super-hero deaths
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Written by Lewis 'Caz' Tidrick, The Eagle Senior Columnist
“With great power, comes great responsibility.”
When you look at them, super-heroes are plagued with death. Just about every major superhero you can think of, has died at one point or another. Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Human Torch, and so many more. They have all died and come back. And the worst part of it all is…it raises sales.
In the 1980s, when DC Comics decided their continuity was too convuluted and confusing, they created the major event storyline named Crisis on Infinite Earths. In this event, it erased the concept of their being parallel Earths and made on “New Earth” where all superheroes and villains lived. In this story, though, two major superheroes were killed…making the first two superheroes to ever be killed The Flash & Supergirl.
In the 90s, the second big-time series of deaths came along in DC Comics; Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), Green Arrow (Oliver Queen), Superman (Clark Kent) and many more died. Hal Jordan died after he was taken over by the alien entity known as Parallax, Green Arrow died in a plane explosion not long afterwards. Then a few years later, Superman died at the hands of Doomsday. Around the same time, Batman’s spine was snapped by newly-created villain Bane. The 90s was a dark time for comics.
Super-hero deaths have started to slow down over the past few years, which is probably because most characters have already died…and not long after, returned from the grave. What is so appealing about death to comic book readers? Why do people in general like reading about fictional characters dying?
Why do sales all of a sudden take a huge spike going upward whenever a major character like Superman goes six feet under? Because they want to know how the “Man of Steel” (or any major super-hero for that matter) dies.
In March 2011, the Fantastic Four ongoing series ended. The previous month’s issue, showed Johnny Storm, AKA the Human Torch, was killed. I do not know of any other major characters having died since then, but who is to say that more isn’t coming?
Well…maybe DC Comics’ “The New 52” initiative. Perhaps they will decide “look, our long-term fans are getting annoyed by the fact that we keep killing our major super-heroes so maybe we should calm down.” I think that should work. It better. Because most people I know of, are tired of hearing “The Death of _____ is coming in _______.” I know I am.
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Pierotti’s Point: Journalism…behind the scenes
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Written by Cathy Pierotti, The Eagle Senior Columnist
The Obama Eagle is one of the most interactive student newspapers I have ever worked for. Personally, it is a complete honor to work with these people and teachers knowing that my school is involved with our educational environment. Our school is different, and it is very open minded, compared to some other schools. Pittsburgh Public Schools in general all achieve great things; whether its sports, or grades, but our school has something to be known for; our Journalism Department.
Our Journalism Department is of course known throughout the school, and is led by Mr. Kocur and Mrs. Ludwick, who handles our photography. I have always been interested in writing, so when I saw Journalism as an elective, I was excited. My first year was amazing, and I felt like I really belonged in something important, and it felt wonderful. I even received an award at the end of the year. I cried, I mean it might sound ridiculous, but knowing that I did well with something like writing made me feel good.
This department is meant for everybody. You can do an article, a column, an interview and even take photos. The thing that I like the most is the environment of Mr. Kocur’s room. Immediately, I know where to go; I grab my laptop, and begin to write….write about how I feel, or what I am thinking, or even what I saw on the bus at 6:30 in the morning. It doesn’t matter, but with Journalism I always have passion in my work.
I think this is a good program, one that kids are not often offered, and if you are not taking this class – take it! It is a great opportunity, and I love it. I love writing articles and columns, taking pictures, editing, and everything else in between. It is an awesome job, and I am even thinking about a career in Journalism. Journalism has expanded my experience with writing, and it has opened a passion I never knew existed. I fell in love with writing, and if I could I wouldn’t trade this for the world.
That is my personal behind the scene information, and I hope you share yours with us ,as well.
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