Never Trick or Treat Alone

A very important PSA from the students of Mr. Rios TV Production Class.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS: Not such a bad thing after all

Rhianna McCollum,
Senior School Life Correspondent

           I am a student currently attending J.F.K. In this school you find that some people aren’t as fortunate as others. Some people come from wealthier than others, and other people can’t afford the same styles. Sometimes when I come to school I look and appreciate what I have. A lot of kids dream about being fortunate.

During school meetings many students complain about the uniform policy, but I believe it’s beneficial for everyone. During a school meeting, Mr. Field, our principal, explained the benefits of uniforms to the school. He stated, “During my high school years I wished I had a uniform because my mother couldn’t afford to keep me in competition with others.” That was a perfect example of why school uniform are a great idea.

Although fortunate students will love to wear the latest fashions it’s not the most ideal situation for others. Students’ intelligence and attitudes determine their personality. Yes, students might look the same, but everyone has their own qualities. Uniforms aren’t as bad as students make it seem. They exude a level of professionalism.

Every school at JFK has a distinctive uniform.

COOKING WITH CHEF MILI

Senior Food Editor CHEF MILI,
 aka Ismothara Mili

 

Welcome to

COOKING WITH CHEF MILI

TODAY’S RECIPE: Chicken wings

Ingredients:

• ·      Chicken wings
• ·      1/2 cup flour
• ·      1 tablespoon  baking powder
• ·      Olive oil
• ·      Salt

Process:

1.     Mix baking powder and flour in a small bowl and set aside.

2.     Add all wings into a large bowl and mix them in the flour mixture.

3.     Put in the fridge for about 2 hours to dry out.

4.     Put some olive oil on the wings and then bake for 35-40 minutes until golden.

5.     Remove from the oven and flip the wings over, put a little olive on the second side, and continue baking until the second side is as crispy as the first side.

Editor's Note: If there is a recipe that you would like to share with Chef Mili, either email it to Mr. Goffman - goffmanteacher@gmail.com or post it as a comment below.

Mobile Tech Changes Everything

Anthony Batista, Tech Expert

Mobile Technology has evolved tremendously over the years. Now innovations are being made every few weeks. The biggest leap is in cellphones and tablets. New phones are announced and released every few weeks. The iPhone 5 just recently released and it’s the newest Apple product out with a cool new design. The Samsung Galaxy S3, which is one of the latest popular android smartphones beside the HTC One X has revved up the competition in the smartphone marketplace.

 Cell phones used to be for just talking, and now people do all sorts of things with them. Nowadays when you see someone with a cellphone, it’s most likely a smartphone. Although Apple is the richest company in the world, Google’s Android operating system is in the lead of popularity.

Cell phone companies have also evolved. There used to be just one cell phone company in the U.S., but now there are over 10 including Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and MetroPCS. Now the catch with cell phone companies such as the first four I mentioned is the fact that they require a two-year contract to be with them. MetroPCS is the exception, requiring no contract. With the evolution of 4G LTE, the standard and latest in mobile technology nowadays, most of the population are turning away from computers and are running towards smartphones.

Galaxy S3 from Samsung

Everything that would usually be done on a computer is now being done on a smartphone and things are becoming much easier. Things like music, videos, books and files can be downloaded for free on a smartphone and can all be viewed and played straight from the phone. Mobile technology has just fascinated the world, especially people like me who just can’t wait for the next innovation to be made.

Are You A Good Best Friend?

Do you know what a best friend consists of?

Many people think they know the true answer to that question. Only a true best friend knows that. People think that being a best friend is just hanging with them and being there for them when they need them, when in reality it’s much more than that.

Giniya Fritz,
Advice Columnist

Yes, friends come and go but to keep them around you have to be kind and caring, loyal, generous, funny, honest, trustworthy, smart, friendly, forgiving, and fun. Being able to be trustworthy may sound like an easy task but for most isn’t so easy. If you know you’re not a trustworthy person there are ways to change that.

                       How can you build trust?

• ·      Do what you say.
• ·      Never lie
• ·      Volunteer information
• ·      Don’t omit important details
• ·      If you have secrets, let it be known
• ·      Don’t mask the truth
• ·      Keep secrets to yourself
• ·      If you lie, admit to it
• ·      Speak your feelings
• ·      Honor your promises

Does everyone deserve a second chance? Second chances may be hard at first but in order to do that you have to establish your criteria. I believe everyone can make a stupid decision and/or choice and then realize just how stupid it was. If the person has enough remorse and shows through action just how much they are willing to work to repair the damage, then yes, they would deserve a second chance. The issue might be that once the trust is broken, even if you work on the second chance, it could prove to be too much for the other person to work through.

Many people think they know what’s the different between a friend and an associate. Friends are people who you can hang out with, have fun, but also count on to be there for you when you need them. Associates are people who you associate with, meaning that you are friendly with them with the intention of either hanging out or helping in a professional way, but when it comes down to it they are not true friends. It is good to have both friends and associates. It is even more important to know which is which.

Editor's note: Do you need advice? Are you trying to solve a problem? ASK GINAYA. She can help. Leave a comment below. If your question is of a confidential nature, you can find her in the hallways, or send her an email.

Unknown Talent In JFK!

Senior Music Correspondent
Aysha Hood

This just in JFK!

In the midst of our very own school we have some talented musicians. From bands to solo artists, there are voices of angels here.

Recently graduated Zhane Cox told me all about his  band, “Faithfully Falling.” They started in February of 2012 and, they like any other band have had their ups and downs, but they are now better than ever! It consists of five friends who just wanted to have fun and all ended up having special talents. Their usual on stage outfits are wearing skinny jeans and cutoff shirts, which is cool because it shows they have a different style than some other bands who wear the same thing to look “cool.”

They have taken a temporary break from live shows while they are in the studio recording their first EP.

The genre of their music is metal core, which if traced back originated from rock music. They write their own music, one of one of their songs is called “Game Of Thorns,” It is about bullying.

“I didn’t think I was good at first, I just did it to do it, then people said I was good,” was Zhane’s response to my question, “How did you know you were good at singing?” Looks like anybody can have a special hidden talent and not know about it.

You’ve heard it here, talent surrounds us everyday and we may not even know it. If you know somebody who has talent, appreciate it and remember they may one day be a global icon. Don’t forget JFK, look up Zhane’s band, like them on Facebook watch them on Youtube, and keep track of this bands’ rise to fame.

Editor's Note: Do you know of any excellent local talent who deserve to be recognized? Let Aysha know by posting a comment right here.