Volume II Issue IV: October 21, 2016 |
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Next online issue: November 4, 2016 |
Where Do You Draw Your Strength From? By MIA DELMONICO
What gives you the strength to succeed? Many people have different thoughts on this subject. It seems as though the answer to this question depends on how the individual was raised or where they grew up or who they have spent most of their time with since childhood. It seems logical to assume that someone who spends all of their time with their friends would be most likely to say that they succeed because of their friends’ strength and support, but this is not always the case. It also seems more likely for someone without a strong family based home to rely on their friends for the strength to succeed and there are some who would never leave the security of their home and family if it was an option. There are many reasons behind their answers, and several memories and experiences behind their reasons but everyone has their support system to help on the difficult path to success. Without this support who knows what would happen. Each and every person needs help at one point or another, even if the supporter is just there to listen to them. This support, whether it is a person, activity, or belief, helps individuals through everyday struggles and monumental endeavors... OHS's Andrew Davis has Many Options and Words to Describe Him
REV's Rapper Ray Talks About Starting OutBy JASMYN GONZALES
There are teens all over the world who have a love for a hobby or talent; singing, dancing, painting, sports, acting, writing, poetry, etc. Rap is a combination of both poetry and rhythm. A junior at REV, named Ray Reed has a strong love for this talent and is always seen with a beat surrounding him and words flying from his mouth that both rhyme and have an actual meaning along with corresponding to the rhythm he has chosen. “I have been rapping for six years… I started out of jealousy. When I was in fifth grade, this kid named Joshua rapped and had everyone’s attention. I just sang but no-one noticed me or took me seriously so I decided to change it up…so I spit my first free-style in sixth grade and I started writing in seventh.” When questioned of when he knew that he was going to continue rapping, he stated “when I started going with it. I felt it in my gut. In my heart.” As many know, one must be inspired to begin a hobby or talent as such, therefore Reed spoke of his inspiration “Eminem is my favorite. If I never listened to Eminem or Tupac or Kanye, I would not be rapping. I give them high respect. My style is a mix of Eminem, Tupac and a little bit of Kanye and I... |
The "Grand" in Grand Canyon University
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What Is Your Greatest Fear?
By ARMANDO BALDERAS and LIBERTY RAINBOLT