star wars review
by Justin draper

Star wars is about an adventure in space. A princess named Leia got captured and made a recording for warrior named obi won Kenobi to help her with the rebellion against the evil empire. Young man named Luke found this message in his robot r2-d2. R2d2’s partner in crime c3po for helps Luke on the farm. Luke fixes r2-d2 and cleans c3po. Luke found the recording but it was damaged. Luke knew a guy named ben Kenobi but it was really obi won Kenobi so r2 unit snuck away in the dark to find obi. They found the r2 unit and obi. They went to a ship yard to find Han solo got a ship and left Tatooine.

There were many interesting characters in Star Wars; there were Chewbacca, r2-d2, C3P0, Jaba, storm troopers, and aliens that had good costumes and relate to the scene. R2 unit only beeps. C3Po is R2 unit’s best friend, they go everywhere together. I liked when Obi did a mind trick on a storm trooper. I like it when Luke and Han Solo blasted ships from the sky. I liked it when the ewoks help Luke. I liked it when Darth Vader and Obi battled. I would recommend star wars because the movie is science fiction and if you like good graphics and space then this is a movie for you

Star wars review by Lauren Mazzella and  Morgan  Masotti

Star wars is a scientific movie that takes place in space. Luke Skywalker is the main character. He became a jedi warrior and owns two robots named R2D2 and C-3P0. He saw that there was a message recorded on R2D2 that came from Princess Leia to help her. The message was for Obi Wan Kenobi. Darth Vader (he is a bad guy) who is the leader of the battle station called the Death Star and he destroys Princess Leia’s home planet and most likely other planets as well. Luke Skywalker and Obi Wan Kenobi hire Han Solo to drive his ship to help destroy the death sta.  R2D2 and C-3P0 are my favorite characters because they are best friends and that they act like people with feelings. Also, another thing about R2D2 is that he doesn’t speak English and all he does is makes beeping sounds when he  speaks. I like Star Wars because it is a fascinating movie and that it takes place in a very cool world and it has lots of extraordinary action. Also in stars wars that there are cool characters and  in many other movies they do not take place I  space.  I would recommend watching star wars because it’s  very interesting movie.

Star Wars: A review by Francisco Bravo

Star Wars is a movie about good against evil. Star wars took place in a space. Darth Vader, who is the villain and the leader of the evil Empire, captures Princess Leia, the leader of the good rebel forces. Darth Vader destroyed Princess Leia’s planet. But Luke Skywalker decided to save Princess Leia and join the rebels. The rebels set out on a mission to destroy Darth Vader’s Death Star – a dangerous, giant battleship that looks like a moon and can destroy planets.

There were many interesting characters in Star Wars. One interesting character was R2-D2 because he’s a great robot and he knows what he’s doing. I also like C-3P0, another robot, because he’s smart and he can talk thousands of languages. Another character I liked in Star Wars is the evil Darth Vader who’s the commander of the evil Empire. Luke was also cool because he got trained by Obi Wan Kenobi, a Jedi master. A  Jedi Master was the highest formal rank obtainable by a member of the Jedi Order. They are warriors and very strong fighters.

I would recommend Star Wars because it’s an interesting movie and there’s a lot of action.

My Best Friend.

By Lauren Mazzella, Morgan Masotti, Justin Draper and Francisco Bravo.

You’re my best friend…now, always and forever!

I tell you everything…whether it’s good or bad,

You always make me feel good, especially when I’m sad.

I don’t know what I would do without you!

You’re there cheering me on when I’m wearing my gold and navy blue.

You’re always there for me!

Whether it’s “New Girl,” “American Idol” or “Glee.”

You are my wonderful mother

You are the best mother ever

You are always there for me no matter what

Your love is generous

You are helpful to me in every way

We go shopping together.

You pick up my dirty clothes when they’re on the floor.

We have seen lots of different sights together.

You wake me up in the morning.

You take care of me when I’m sick

Soup tastes better when you make it.

You gave birth to me.

You protect me when I’m scared.

You are strong, even when times are sad.

You’re my best friend…now, always and forever.

My Dearest Love

By Francisco Bravo

I will love you forever.
My love is like a rose.
I will keep you always.

My Heart

By Morgan Masotti

How long will I love you?
This is what I have to say:
Past, present, future...forever and a day!

My Intelligent Love

By Lauren Mazzella

How I love thee, I will count my love forever.
I will keep your love in my everyday.
Keep hope my love, my deepest, my dearest.

My Love
By Justin Draper

The river is a body of love that will keep on going to the end of the earth.
Even money cannot change the fact that I love you.
One love can mean it all for a person.

The Negative Influences of Film on Teens

Films are influential. One negative effect films have relates to smoking. University of California says tobacco scenes in movies boost teen smoking. News-medical.com says movies significantly influence teens to smoke. Another negative effect films have relates to alcohol. Medicianewstady.com says movies can predispose younger teens to experiment with alcohol. Another negative effect films have relates to violence. Crisisconnectionic.com says violence in movies makes more violence. Finally, a negative effect films have relates to scary movie. Scary movies can have lasting effects.

Music’s Positive Influence on Teens

Music is important. Thinkquest.org said that American youth listen to music and watch videos four to five hours a day. Thinkquest.org also said MTV and various musical channels reach out to teenagers. Music has become an important part of the daily lives of teenagers. Music can be relaxing because winmententalhealth.com said music can be a positive force for mental health, calming, relaxing, intellectually stimulating, and this is true for adults, teens and children. And lastly, when we listen to music, we feel the emotions of the artist.

The Yankees WIN!

By Justin Draper

The Yankees won in a 9-3 victory over the Mets. Curtis Granderson hit his 16th homerun of the season. Robinson Cano hit a single two on double. A-rod hit .750 (6 for 8). Mark Teixeira soon got to 1st base after being intentionally walked. With A-rod due up, Mets third baseman Willie Harris moved back, expecting anything, but what followed after a powerful swing was a 60 foot bounce. A-Rod was able to get on base with that bounce. The Yankees had a great game by beating the Mets.

New Season of the Walking Dead Coming Soon!

By Lauren Mazzella

In breaking media news, The Walking Dead show has received great ratings for season one. The reviewers of The Walking Dead were impressed that so many people watched the show. The Walking Dead is based on a comic book. The second season is in the process of being filmed. The creators didn’t need to have original scripts for the show because the writers and the producers all ready knew what their characters would have to say and do. Their actions were already written in the comic books to make it easier for the writers. Everyone is excited for the upcoming season of the Walking Dead show. Also, they can’t wait for the season to have new episodes that will be brand new and more interesting for the fans of the show to watch.

Cheeseburger in Paradise – it’ll make you HUNGRY

By Lauren Mazzella

Cheeseburger in Paradise is one of my favorite songs. The history of this song goes a really long way back. Jimmy Buffet and his friends once went on a trip. On that trip they went to a restaurant called “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” While they were in the restaurant they were ordering their food. He wrote the song for the people who wanted to escape to paradise from the real world. Also, another thing about the song is that Jimmy Buffet thought if he wrote the song everyone would enjoy the song while they would be eating their food from the “Cheeseburger in Paradise” restaurant. Jimmy also loves that they play his song while people are in the line at the restaurant. Jimmy Buffet likes to eat at the restaurant too.

Zac Efron - One of the Cutest Boys in Hollywood!

By Sara Wolf

Zac Efron is a very funny, intelligent, and handsome young man. He shows lots of charisma in his movies. Any girl would be lucky to go on a date or be in a movie with him. He always has a good appearance and never messes with his health like Michael Jackson did. He never takes inappropriate medication or doesn’t do plastic surgery. It’s a superior thing that he takes good care of himself. My favorite Zac Efron movies are “17 Again” and “Charlie St. Cloud.” I hope Zac Efron will be considered a good actor as his career goes on. I bet he will meet a woman that he will love and have adorable kids. I’m sure he will be a great father in the future just like in “17 Again.”
I wish I had a charming boyfriend like Zac. SO DREAMY!