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January 2017
Volume 4, Issue 3
YEAR 2017
After the ball drops on New Years Eve
Grace Beyer in New York, 2,000 pounds of confetti is
dropped.
Not many people pay too much attention to 75% of New Years resolutions will be
New Years, but it really is an exciting holiday. Its continued throughout the first week of
the start of a new year. Here are a few random January, but only 46% of resolutions
facts about New Years Day will make it through six months.
The most popular places to celebrate New The most popular resolutions are to
Years Eve are Las Vegas, Disney World, and lose weight, get organized, spend less
New York City. Internationally, the biggest and save more, stay fit and eat
celebration is in Sydney, Australia. healthy, and to quit smoking.
The Times Square New Years Eve ball was The Chinese animal zodiac sign for 2017
first dropped in 1907. The tradition has is a Red Fire Chicken.
continued ever since EXCEPT 1942 and 1943
because of wartime restrictions.
In Italy, people wear red underwear to bring
good luck to them all year long.
Almost one million people gather in New York
City on New Years Eve. Over one billion people
around the world watch the event on T.V,
2017
By : Hannah McMahon
Happy new years everyone! Here are a 3 interesting things to know about 2017:
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As 2017 approaches, it is time to look back at all the things that happened in 2016. Lets just say a
lot of good and bad things happened this year.
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January Holidays!
By Lizzy McQuillan
January 1 January 11 January 22
National Black Eyed Pea Day National Milk Day National Southern Food Day
January 2 January 12 January 23
National Buffet Day National Glazed Doughnut Day National Pie Day
National Cream Puff Day January 13 January 24
January 3 National Gluten-Free Day National Peanut Butter Day
National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day January 14 Lobster Thermidor Day
January 4 National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day January 25
National Spaghetti Day January 15 National Irish Coffee Day
January 5 National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day January 26
National Whipped Cream Day National Strawberry Ice Cream Day National Peanut Brittle Day
January 6 January 16 January 27
National Shortbread Day International Hot and Spicy Food Day National Chocolate Cake Day
January 7 January 17 January 28
National Tempura Day National Hot Buttered Rum Day National Blueberry Pancake Day
January 8 January 18 January 29
National English Toffee Day National Gourmet Coffee Day National Corn Chip Day
January 9 January 19 January 30
National Apricot Day National Popcorn Day National Croissant Day
January 10 January 20 January 31
National Bittersweet Chocolate Day National Cheese Lovers Day National Hot Chocolate Day
January 21
National Granola Bar Day
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National Freedom Day- National Freedom Day Valentines Day- Valentines day is
is a celebration honoring Abraham Lincoln for celebrated on February 14th. On this day
signing the proposal for the 13th Amendment. people show their love and affection towards
The Amendment was established on December 18, others. Things such as pink,red, hearts,
1865, outlawing slavery. Although it wasnt arrows, and Cupid. Many
an official law, the first tribute was held people named Valentine are
on February 1, 1942. President Harry Truman honored this day in history.
later made National Freedom Day an official Emperor Claudius II
holiday on June 30, 1948. assassinated two men named
Valentine on February 14th
in 300 A.D. The Catholic
Church later named this day St. Valentine's
Day in their honor.
This year the Chinese New Year begins on Saturday, January 28th and lasts 15 days. The animal for
this year is the Rooster. People clean throughout their houses as they call it sweeping the dust, and it
represents a time to put away old things, say goodbye to the old year, and welcome the new year. It's probably
a good idea to have earplugs, too, because as soon as the new year comes, a barrage of fireworks are set off
all throughout China. Even children participate with setting off fireworks. A tradition is to give people money in
red envelopes.The Chinese New Year concludes with a Lantern Festival. They release lanterns into the sky.
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10 Ways to Spend Your Winter (with Bad Drawings)
By Noah Flores
Have you ever woken up on a cold # 5 : HOLIDAY SONGS!! # 2 : Eugene Krabs
winter day, wondering what you might
do that day? Well, Im going to be
helping you find out what to do this cold
winter! Enjoy!
# 4 : Mother Nature
# 9 : SNOWBALL FIGHTS!!!
# 3 : READING!!
# 7 : WINTER SHOPPING /
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING!!!
Before we say our #1 way to spend the Okay then the NUMBER ONE way to
winter, we would like to give a couple of spend your winter is
honorable mentions. with FRIENDS!!
# 1 : Frosty the Snowman
# 6 : SLEEPING!!
Fin.
My review of this anime: it was really cute and funny. Yuri vs. Yuri is such a fun battle to watch. As Yuri
Katsuki comes out of his shell to meet people and take more chances in his career, he makes crazy friends and
more acquaintances. He becomes more cheerful as his hometown roots for his victory; he is not alone in his
fight to win. Additionally Yuri Plisetsky learns the values of others. This anime helps to build confidence in
something you believe can happen, and to put hard work into something you worked for. It takes month to
years, not days, to accomplish things and people can help you accomplish them if you believe in yourself.
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Miss I. Wrights Teen Scoop thing for another. For example, The Dress was
Are you a teen that wants to know all of the a very popular topic among many Americans.
latest trends? Well look no further! Dont forget Many thought it was white
to read every single edition to stay caught up and beige, while it was
on the latest news! actually black and blue.
Now, people are believing
The Hottest Trends of 2016- that Clorox toilet bowl
Bomber Jackets cleaners are LUSH bath bombs. Bath bombs are
Chokers a mixture dry ingredients, when dropped, they
Over the Knee Boots will fizz. This goes to show that you need to
Velvet read the label before buying anything.
Jumpsuits
Pins and Patches Stars That Will Always Shine-
Ripped Denim In 2016, we lost many famous people. From
High Necklines actresses, to boxers, to singers, these stars will
Suede always shine.
White Sneakers
Holographic Glitter Debbie Reynolds Florence Henderson
Gene Wilder Noel Neill
Christina Grimmie Muhammed Ali
The Kylie Jenner Effect- Carrie Fisher Barbara Tarbuck
Instagrams matte lipstick army, The Kylie George Michael Alan Thicke
Jenner Effect, is growing. Her sold out matte John Glenn Peter Vaughan
lipstick had a hand in the 553% increase Prince Sir George Martin
increase in searches for nude lipstick and the Nancy Reagan
and the 267% increase in searches for matte
lipstick. Matte and nude lipsticks are now all Trim, Paint, Repeat- Take a look at the Top 10
the rage. These lipsticks are popping everywhere Nail Trends of 2016
including Miami, New York, Chicago, and Seattle. Holographic Nails Oil Slick Nails
One full makeup kit can cost up to $280.00. Kylie Jenner Lip-Kit Themed Nails
Iridescent Nails Mirror Nails
The Bomb.com- Marbled Nails Nail Contouring
People have a very long history of mistaking Gold Nails Nail Bracelets
one Quilted Nails
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Live On News News News: to respect. Now I am going to tell One of Vincent Van Goghs fine
Fine Arts in Life you some famous and well-known arts look like this -
artists who have made or created
Wonder Linens - Hi everybody, some type of fine art then show
its me Wonder here on a cold and you each of their work. Some
sunny day in Evergreen Park, famous and well-known artists are
Illinois, and today I am going to be Picasso, Donatello, Leonardo Da
One of Gustav Klimts fine arts look
handing the microphone over to a Vinci, Vincent Van Gogh, and
like this -
Central Middle School student Gustav Klimt.
named Aliyah. She is going to be
talking about fine arts in life and One of Picassos fine arts look like
how we need to appreciate them. this -
So here she is.
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Chicago Sports Trades could be possible a grudge. The Hawks have a great shot of making it to the
Leo Cassidy as well and injuries, so the playoffs. Patrick Kane is having difficulty with only 8 goals
lineup could change. The in 30 games. However, the Hawks are off to a good start.
backups are..
Bulls
Sox
The Bulls could Isaiah Canaan G The Sox are making a big trade. The star Sox player, Chris
have a good year. Michael Carter Williams G Sale is gone. He was traded to The Red Sox for the two
Their lineup is.. Denzel Valentine G big prospects, and people think the Red Sox traded too
Nikola Mirotic F much. They also trading the Center Fielder Adam Eaton to
Rajon Rondo PG Doug Mcdermott F the Washington Nationals, also for prospects.
Dwyane Wade Bobby Portis F
SG Cristiana Felico F/C Bears
Jimmy Butler SF The Bears have absolutely no chance to make the
Taj Gibson PF Blackhawks playoffs. Very sad, but like they say, there is always next
Robin Lopez C year. The Bears are even projected to be the worst team in
The Chicago Blackhawks
2017 and 2018. The season ends and they have the third
are in first place, keeping
pick of the draft. Many people hope for a quarterback, and
I do too.
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Reviews
by Miss I. Wright
Are you sporty? Girly? In the middle?
Well visit Fashion Geek! They have three
locations at 69 E 16th STREET CHICAGO, IL
60616, 2148 95th STREET CHICAGO, IL 60643,
and 17663 Torrence Ave, Lansing, IL 60438.
Fashion Geek was started by brothers, Alonzo
and Alan Jackson in 2005. They have a variety
of colors, styles, sizes, and designs. All kids and
teens should visit their store in Beverly at, 2148
95th STREET CHICAGO, IL 60643.
. The items I have include the heather gray
college pullover hoodie, heather gray GEEK Toon
t-shirt, red and green GEEK hat, and the pink
GEEK zip hoodie.
This game is fun, interactive,and a great time killer, it has a rating of 4.8 on the play store. Yes that's right it's
Tuber Simulator
Tuber Simulator allows players to become YouTubers with Pewdiepie as their guide. You get views and subs
as ranking and currency to buy fun items like a camptosaurus, radioactive waste, and Pewdiepie's pets Maya
and Edgar. Personally, I really like the game. It gives players a chance to do something that usually can cost
hundreds of dollars totally free. There is also the thing that keeps you playing: every time you level up you gain
new items to place around your room. That's just the basics of Tuber Simulator.
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World War I After that the Ottomans had a secret treaty with the
Germans, and they helped the Germans in the war.
By Michael Cihocki Near the end of the war, the French fell and the
Russians fell, but the British were still fighting but not
World War I started in 1914 when the assassination of
doing well. The U.S was hearing about this and they
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austro-Hungary was
were worried if the Germans would win the world war.
assassinated by Gavrilo Princip, a Siberian nationalists
The U.S sent a message to Germany saying if you kill
with a secret military force of Seria. The
one single American, we declare war on your country.
Austro-Hungarians were mad, and so they sent the
Germans, their closest allies, a note saying if we attack
One day there was a U.S ship going to England, and
Syria can you back us up? And if Russia attacks us
then the Germans sent a submarine and the Germans
because we attacked Syria, than attack the Russians.
sunk the ship killing Americans. The U.S trained
Austro-Hungary sent an attack on Syria, and Russia
troops and sent them to Europe to help England in the
was mad, so the Germans were involved in the war.
Western Front. The U.S forces helped the British a lot
in the war, and that is what caused them to win the
Then the French heard about the war, so they decided
war. If it wasn't for the United States getting involved
to help Russia, and that made the Germans turn
with the war, the Allied Forces would have lost. The
against France and Russia. Germany sent troops to
Allied Forces won the war with thousands of casualties
France and Belgium to fight France. While they were
in the war, and the Germans lost many of their
marching through Belgium, the British told the
soldiers in the war. The win for the Allies left
Germans to get out of Belgium or else. The Germans
Germany's army to decrease to a certain amount of
ignored the British and the British declared war on
men. They had to redraw the borders after the war
Germany because they did not get out of Belgium, and
because Germany took a little bit of land from the
they wanted to help France, so they helped France in
French. The Allies won the war, and the war changed
the trenches fighting the Germans.
Europe.
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Greek God Parent Quiz Question 5: When you get homework, what
do you do?
By Olivia OKeefe
A) Swim first, do homework second
B) You try it, but ultimately decide its
Question 1: What is your favorite place in
too hard, and go do something else
the house?
C) Tear it up and party
A)The bathtub
D) You dont do it, and give an
B)In front of a mirror
elaborate excuse the next day about
C)By grapes
why you do not have it
D)A doorway with a trip wire
E) You do it right away, homework isnt
E)In a library
a big deal.
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Authors Among us
Superhero School The kids went home to their Im sure hes heard of your
By Aine Hynes houses and received permission to dad and how famous he is. Thats
go to superhero school. The next how he got all the runners to train
To refresh your memory, morning they woke up, packed you. You can also show him the
this is what happened last their bags and went to the bus picture of you and Usain Bolt,
time stop. As promised, 15 minutes later Rachel said.
It was the last day of fifth a bus pulled up and asked for them When John got back from
grade for Rachel, John, and Kenny to climb aboard. When they pulled the principals office Kenny and
and they were dying to get outside up to the school, a boxy gray Rachel were there waiting for him.
to go to their secret meeting spot, a building, they found that the boys Im not in trouble, John
treehouse in Johns yard, to would be sharing a dorm room and said, hes going to give me private
celebrate the start of summer and that Rachel would be by herself in training sessions to help me control
the transition to middle school. a room down the hall. They settled my abilities. Oh, and one more
When the bell finally rang, the trio in and unpacked right away. Then thing. When I asked, he told me we
bolted to Johns yard only a couple John and Kenny met Rachel to go do get to design and make our own
blocks away, and ripped open the down to lunch. When they got to suits.
report cards. They stared at them the cafeteria, they saw older kids In the morning the new
in awe. A piece of paper with suits on and kids their age children woke up and headed to
proclaimed them to be going to a looking scared and anxious. After breakfast. During breakfast an
school for superheroes . The lunch the kids would decide their announcement came that after
letters said, Congratulations, superpowers and receive their hero breakfast the new kids at school
you have been accepted to assignments based on their would meet their superhero and
The School For powers. Kenny became Morph design their suits to match and
Superheroes. There you Boy, sidekick to Metamorphosis. contrast their heros suit.
will receive your powers Rachel transformed into Brain,
and heroes you will be a sidekick to Mind Bender. And John When the kids got out of
sidekick for. When you became Zoom, sidekick to... No making suits and meeting their
graduate, you will become a one? mentors, they went back to their
superhero with your own That evening the trio met rooms, and John saw a letter
new student sidekick. Go to up in John and Kennys room to summoning him to the principals
your usual bus stop at 9:45, discuss the current situation. office. He got there, and the
the bus will be coming at Kenny and Rachel found out that principal greeted him with a warm
precisely 10:00. Sincerely, John was going to see the principal smile.
The Principal. tomorrow morning. Are you ready to begin
We should ask our parents He wants to ask me how I learning how to control your
before we go tomorrow, Rachel became so powerful, said John. powers? Im still in shock at how
said. Well, just tell him about powerful they are with no training
We will, John and Kenny having the fastest Olympic runners except for running training.
replied. train you, Kenny said. My father was training me
I hope we get to design our I will, but, do you think hell for the Olympics right before I got
own suit, Kenny said. believe me? John replied. invited to come here for school.
Continued on the next page.
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Superhero School
By Aine Hynes
(continued from previous page)
After that discussion John was ready to train. When he sprinted, he could run two miles in five seconds
each.Even when he was sprinting, his power gave him incredible stamina; he wasnt even winded. Although the
practice was pretty easy for him, after John practiced for an hour, he felt strangely tired. He was tired as if
someone had attached a tube to him and used his energy to fuel a great machine.
John went back to his room and saw Kenny and Rachel sitting on the carpet. He explained his tiredness
to them. Maybe the principal is only pretending to train you, Rachel said, he could really be sapping your
powers.
I could morph into something that could get me into his office and find out what his motives are,
Kenny replied.
Thanks, but you could get in a lot of trouble, possibly expelled for doing that, John worried.
Its worth it though, Kenny retorted, What if he goes too far and starts to sap your regular running
strength so much that you cant walk. I have to go... To be continued.
By: Leo C & Savannah C The whole day went by and no one confessed to
stealing the presents. Lily walked around the house
Previously on The Night On Christmas Eve with a disappointed look on her face. Jake was on the
But to their surprise, there was not even a speck of phone talking to Ted. Mom and Dad looked at the tree
wrapping paper. Frightened and disappointed, the kids with confused looks on their faces. Where could the
went to wake their parents. Jake, to the parents presents have gone?
surprise, wasnt as disappointed, but full of joy. And so
the mystery began. Finally, someone yelled I did it, I took the presents!
But who? The mom and dad were appalled at the face
Who stole the presents was it Ted or they saw, walking down the stairs
Jake????
Why did they steal the presents??? It was Lily. She walked down the stairs with a regretful
Read on to find out look on her face. Jake was surprised, and so were
Mom and Dad.
Mom woke up, hopped out of bed and to her surprise
there were no presents under the tree, not even a Why, would you steal all the presents? Mom asked.
speck of wrapping paper.
Because.
Oh my, where are all the presents? Mom said with a
confused look on her face. Why did Lily steal the presents? What was the
reason? You decide..
Jake took them Mommy, Jake took them! Lily cried
while pointing at Jake.
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The Foolish Garage garage. You would think that they would want
By Jasmine Green to be farther away from the rumbling garage.
They hung out at Ellas house until their
parents called and said that it was time for
them to come home.
Well actually, scientists say that theres a They did some research on it and it turns out
90% chance that that they left one morning to catch a flight to
another state and never returned because they
Oh shut-up Ron, youre always so sciency and loved it there.
geeky. They all started to argue with Ron when
suddenly, the garage started to rumble. Well, I guess next time we should just check
things out before going all ninjago on things,
Run!!!!shouted Ron. They all ran to Ellas said Ella.
house because it was the closest to the
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Yeah, agreed said the other boys.
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Back to School
Chapter 1: The Start of Bully Town
Do you know how it's really like?said Nathan.
Yeah, I mean life when you're in fifth grade? said Ethan. Its either really hard or easy. It can be fun or
not. For me its both hard and um not easy, but its fun and all the time not. I think the biggest problem is that
there are bullies. His name is Big Cal. I know, I know, you might be thinking of the Big Cal movie that came
out, but it is nothing like that at all, and I mean it. I cross my empty heart. The end.
Well if you stop writing now, then you will never have a career when you're older.
ack to School. I don't really
I'm just kidding, its not the end, probably never. I'm writing a book called B
know what it is about, but I'll find out sooner or later.
By Nathan Johnson
THE COLOR OF BLOOD name training hours. It is divided into this up in a conversation, everybody
2 main segments, Knowledge Booster else seems so surprised. Anyway, lets
by Oliver Richmeier and Physical Ability Booster. They are get back to the topic of training hours.
each a little less than 3 hours long, The 3-or-so hours is spent
Entry 1 leaving about 30 minutes for a meal improving our physical shape and our
So Ive decided to start a diary. break. The first half of the day is spent athletic ability. One part is designed to
Not too sure why, I suppose I just in a room with a giant screen in front of boost our growth. We are to lay down
wanted to kill some time, and Im not us that teaches us information on these long tables with our arms in
too sure of what to write about either. It necessary for life in the real world. We the back of our head. A machine grabs
would make sense to start out by giving are each hooked up to machines which both of our hands, another grabs our
a brief introduction of myself. My name monitor our thoughts while we are feet, and they both begin pulling in the
is Mark McKinley, and I am 8 years old. watching the films. The government opposite direction. They tell us that this
I would describe myself, but Ive never says that they do this to make sure we stretches our bodies out and allows
been good at that sort of thing, so Ill are always paying attention, but my growth at a healthier rate. It feels
just go off of what my father says. He father says that they do this to prevent again, I dont have the words to
says I am quite intelligent for my age, unorthodox thoughts. Whenever I ask describe how it feels. Maybe we just
and that I am one of the only kids that him what that means, his reply is havent been taught those words yet, or
can fluently read and write, though always, Youll find out soon enough. maybe they just dont exist. Whatever
theres nothing much to read. I have a After this comes the daily meal. the word I am looking for is, it would be
brother named David who is 11. We get Its just a large piece of something. the same word Id use to describe the
along pretty well, which is anything but They wont tell us what, and I dont taste of the lunches, if that makes any
the norm for siblings nowadays. have the words to describe the taste of sense.
Well, I have to go to training it, but its the same color as everything We also do plenty of exercises
hours. Ill write about it when I get back. else. Thats another thing I should in the physical ability booster class.
probably mention; everything here is Generally, they have us do them for as
Entry 2 the color of blood. We havent been long as we possibly can. I cant seem to
Just got back home. If youre taught the names of any colors, but I do remember what happens in the end. I
reading this, youre probably wondering know that everything in this town is the just remember seeing nothing for quite
what training hours are, so Ill explain same color as our blood - the ground, a bit of time, and then it is suddenly
it to the best of my ability. It takes up to the sky, the sides of buildings, the walls time to go home.
6 hours of our day, and is designed to of our home. Whats more is I seem to So that is what happens during
train us for the real world, hence the be the only one who notices it. training hours. I have to go to bed now,
Whenever I bring Ill write more tomorrow.
Continued on next page
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THE COLOR OF BLOOD Entry 4 Entry 5
I suppose I should tell you a bit I dont have much time to write.
by Oliver Richmeier more about my town, as the information Theyre trying to find me. Ill try to
Continued from previous page I have provided is rather vague. Our explain to the best of my ability what
town is surrounded by a giant wall. We has happened in the last few hours.
Entry 3 are taught that this wall is to protect us I finally decided to ask my
Every once in awhile, my father from what lie beyond. They still havent father the question that I had been
tells David and me stories about this told us what lies beyond, other than that asking myself.
place he calls the imaginary world. It it is very dangerous. During the first Is the imaginary world real?
is a place completely different from the few years of training hours, we are He looked like he was about to
one we live in today. In this world, there taught basic math and reading skills. answer, but then he suddenly broke
are many other colors, and they all Now, however, we are mainly taught down in tears and ran into the
have names. Trees are brown at the about the government and how society bathroom. I came running after him into
trunk, and, most of the time, their works. For example, today I actually the bathroom, asking what was wrong,
leaves are green. But in this world, learned that we do earn money for before quickly telling me to shut the
there are 4 different seasons, and working; however, the tax rate is 100%, door. Then, he explained everything.
during the one called autumn, the so all of the money we earn goes to the When he was 6, the revolution
leaves turn all different colors and fall government. They say that the money began. The imaginary world was simply
off of the trees. In this world, the sky is goes towards keeping the citizens safe, the world of the past, before all of these
a color called blue, and there are but that doesnt really make any sense changes were made. They tried to kill
these white things called clouds. The to me. There doesnt seem to be everybody who was living in the town at
clouds turn gray, and they bring rain, anything to keep us safe from, other the time, but he managed to live in
which he says is water falling from the than whatever lies beyond the wall. And hiding for quite a while. Once they
sky. During winter, it gets very cold, they also never give us any reason for believed everyone was dead, they had
and all of the rain turns into snow. all of the surveillance, either. I dont a huge supply of newborns, who were
People eat three meals every day think Ive told you yet, but there are each assigned to their own house and
there, unlike our world, where kids eat security cameras hidden everywhere in were raised being taught everything
one meal every day, and adults simply this town. I dont just mean outside, but that I am taught now. My father
swallow one capsule before they go to in our own homes. Theres not a single managed to sneak into one of these
sleep. I ask him where he came up with place we cant be seen and heard - houses. Once those children grow up,
all of this, and he says it comes to him well, except for the bathroom, but they they are assigned their own children to
while he is sleeping. He says that wouldnt allow two people to go in there take care of. My father is the only one
almost every night he dreams about the at once. We are told that if you break who was still alive after the revolution.
imaginary world, wishing he were in it. I rules at any time, there will be a loud Until today, he was the only one who
seem to have picked up the same habit. alarm, and police will arrive shortly at knew of everything that had happened.
In this world, when people your house, or wherever you are, to Once he was finished, I started running.
worked, they were rewarded with arrest you. In fact, now that I think He called for me to stop, but I couldnt
money, which they could redeem for about it, none of this really makes any control myself. I ran out of the house,
various items. He says that most of sense. We really arent being taught into the streets, and to the other side of
these items were not necessary, and anything new or useful; it seems like the town. They know where I am.
people only bought them for their own the same ideas are being forced upon Theyre looking for me this very minute,
amusement. However, making money us over and over again. We are just told I can hear sirens in the distance. I dont
was necessary to live. There were about how good the government is and know where Im going to go, but I have
these things called taxes, which how important it is that they have so to get moving now.
people had to pay. The money used to much power, but we are never told why
pay them went to the government for they are so good, or why they need all Entry 6
various things. Today, everybody still of this power. I made it all the way to the end
has to work, but as far as I know, they Wait a minute. I just thought of of the town, where the giant wall is.
dont receive any money for it. something. During the whole run there, I was
I cant help but feel like he is Maybe the imaginary world thinking about society. I now know why
telling us these stories for a reason. I was once real. I couldnt find the words to describe the
suppose Ill find out soon enough. Continued on next page
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THE COLOR OF BLOOD world. For the first time ever, I saw and grass, and flowers of all sorts with
other colors. I saw the brown trunks of me. The walk back took ages, I must
by Oliver Richmeier trees, and the green leaves. I saw have run many miles out. But soon
Continued from previous page brown dirt on the ground, and green enough, I could see the giant wall
grass, and blue streams of water. Once again, still that same color that I thought
taste of the food, or the way the I got out farther, the blueness of the sky Id never have to see again. It
physical ability booster classes felt. We became more apparent, and I could was night, and the town was on full
were never to be taught those words. even see a cloud or two. There were alert, so I had to be quick yet stealthful,
We were only taught words like good even other living creatures; squirrels, and quick yet stealthful I was. Before
and great because they didnt want us birds, foxes, and animals of all sorts I daytime, the town was green, yellow,
to be able to describe our true feelings thought I never wouldve seen! purple, and plenty of other colors, and I
on society. We also werent taught I was so filled with joy that Id was still alive. I went back to my house
about colors because they didnt want almost forgot the reason I came here. as if nothing had ever happened. That
us to see diversity, and they killed Suddenly, all I could hear was the was my mistake. There waiting for me
everyone before the revolution so that sound of loud sirens behind me. I ran were many cars of police officers. I
no one would ever know that diversity as fast as I possibly could into the could make no attempt to flee, there
once existed; so that no one would ever woods, until all I could see was nothing. was no doubt theyd catch me. I had no
know that freedom once existed. choice but to turn myself in. I am
I thought about this the whole Entry 7 currently sitting in the back of a police
run, and when I got to the giant wall, it This will be the last entry I car. I dont know where they are taking
was made out of a weak material; I write. I had a plan. I didnt care if it me, or what will happen to me, but I
could break it with my bare hands! It would cost me my life, I had to do it. My overheard one of them saying that they
could never stop something, or plan was to take plants from the forest were going to have to paint the town
someone, from coming through. I broke of all different colors and cover the town red again. I wish I knew what color red
through the wall, and I saw something with them. I took green leaves is.
Ill never forget. It was a vast forest;
something straight out of the imaginary
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