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Timberwolf Times
February 2019
Brought to you by
2019 Communications Media Class
New KCI Flying Your Way
By Landon Pribyl
You are ecstatic about your wonderful vacation that you are about to embark
on. You have a flight to New York and then all the way to London. As you pull up to
the airport, it astounds you. The incredible complex is sleek and modern, but
welcoming. The hope of a new airport is in sight for the wonderful community of
Kansas City. The future is very near for air travel in KC.
Our current airport here in Kansas City was designed in 1960 and opened in
1972, making it one of the most outdated airports in the country. Our community
has needed an airport renovation for a while, but now it may be a
reality. Proposed in February of 2018, the airport, estimated to cost approximately
$1.6 billion, is on track to be up and running in 2022, making it the most expensive
project in the history of KC. The design of the new airport will be comprised of one
large terminal, as opposed to the 3 terminals of the current, outdated KCI. While
getting something new is always good, we must weigh the cost versus the benefits,
and in Kansas City’s case, the benefits greatly outweigh than the daunting cost of
the airport.
Building a new airport will affect Kansas City in many great ways. With many
large companies that have major facilities here in town leaving in the coming years,
such as Harley Davidson, Procter and Gamble, and maybe even Sprint, KC’s
economy will need a major boost. The new airport is expected to create 17,300
new jobs, according to Frank Lenk, the economist who provides annual outlooks
for the city’s government. These added jobs will give our economy a boost,
subsequently making people happier and wealthier.
There are many problems with our current airport, such as its 3-terminal
horseshoe design, which doesn’t allow for traditional security checkpoints, causing
major crowding when people are trying to get on a flight. These inadequate
security checkpoints could also jeopardize the safety of our airport. There are
many other problems with our current airport design, such as no restaurants or
shops past security, not allowing people to be able to eat while waiting for their
flight. The airport is also extremely cramped, as the area near the gates is only 36
feet wide, causing major congestion and backup when a flight disembarks.
The hope of a new airport has become a reality, and many problems are
going to be solved in the coming years. Our economy is expected to skyrocket once
the new KCI is constructed, making Kansas City an even better place to live. Even
though the new airport comes with a whopping price tag, it will be worth it in the
long run for our wonderful community.
Sources:“Kansas City’s Airport: A Dud Or A Gem, Depending On Who You Ask” by Jeremy Hobson
on October 26, 2017
“Terminal Development” by Kansas City Aviation Department on November 7th, 2017
Are AirPods the Best Type of
Headphones?
By: Megan Ullrich 7th
AirPods are the new
trend taking
headphones to a new
level. But are AirPods
really the best. Are
they worth all the
hype?
There's bluetooth beats, Apple headphones, headphones with cords,
small earphones, and even big earphones. But can all those
headphones top AirPods? Can people get cost effective AirPods? Is
there a cheaper, better type of headphones? AirPods aren't the
best headphones.
AirPods aren't the best headphones because Airpods have
many problems. According to Paula P, “When I first got these they
were amazing, but the sound on one gradually became lower and
lower to where I could barely hear music anymore. I went to the
apple store and got replacements, once again they were great and
gradually became bad.” Paula's problem was the headphones sound
becoming harder to hear even after checking setting and volume.
She also says later that she had only had the AirPods for 1 year.
AirPods aren't a good long term headphone.
AirPods don’t seem reasonable to get because there are more
cost effective headphones. According to www.bestproducts.com
“Lite completely wireless earbuds by Anker are your best option if
you don't like to ever deal with wires...the earbuds deliver up to 3.5
hours of playback between charges. The bundled carrying case has
a built-in battery pack, too, which can deliver another nine hours of
wireless tunes.” This quote shows that these headphones are equally
as good as AirPods. The headphones are better because they’re
$79.99, where as AirPods are $159. The Sound Core Liberty
headphone are the better choice instead of getting AirPods.
Although many people believe AirPods give the most comfort,
they really don't.. According to www.bestproducts.com “ In-depth
reviews by CNET, Digital Trends, and PC Magazine praised the
BackBeat GO 600 headphones for offering good sound and
comfortable fit at an attractive price point.” The headphones are
rated most comfortable and are only $54.73. Many AirPods have
been uncomfortable compared to BackBeat GO 600 headphones.
AirPods aren’t the best headphones because they’re bad after a
year or two. Also there are better options for headphones like
BackBeat GO 600 headphones and The Sound Core Liberty
headphones. Both headphones are cheaper as well. In conclusion,
AirPods are inefficient and expensive compared to other
headphones.
Sources:
https://www.bestproducts.com/tech/gadgets/g1304/cheap-wireless-bluetooth-headphones/
https://www.apple.com/shop/reviews/MMEF2AM/A/airpods?page=0&rs=newest
Alliance of American
Football
By: Korey Barnes
Once the clock strikes zero on
the scoreboard on Super Bowl
Sunday we usually have to wait until
August to talk about football. Luckily
that’s not the case this year! A brand
new football league started over
parent teacher conferences called The
Alliance of American Football League or
the AAF. The AAF is built on letting the
football season live a little bit longer, and giving players who
could not get a chance in the NFL a second chance. But what
is the appeal into this new league, and will fans give consider
this new league as the spring of football?
A lot of smaller, and former NFL television markets now
get the chance to have a professional football team of their
own market. The cities of AAF teams have a history of
football though. The teams are the Arizona Hotshots, Atlanta
Legends, Birmingham Iron, Memphis Express, Orlando
Apollos, Salt Lake Stallions, San Antonio Commanders, and
the San Diego Fleet. The small markets brought in a
respectable rating of 2.1 on the first two games on Saturday,
which is good for any new tv show let alone sporting event.
On Sunday the ratings heavily declined pulling in a 0.4 rating
during the final two games of the league's inaugural
weekend. The ratings are expected to soar higher and higher
over the season.
The new league has given a second chance to players
that didn't strive in the NFL. The appeal of this new league is
to give these players a second shot. The scouts of NFL scout
these players and see if they potentially want to sign that
player to a contract for their team. That is why the players are
apart of this new league because they feel like they have a
shot. Former Kansas City Chiefs players Akeem Hunt, Earl
Okine, Rashod Ross, and Keith Reaser, are all fighting for a
chance to play football on the biggest stage one more time.
After it is all said and done the AAF is a great way to give
former NFL and college football players a shot at playing on
the national stage one final time. Plus, the ratings show that
the AAF is here to stay because fans love football. That is a
little bit of new information about this new football league.
Sources
https://aaf.com https://sports.yahoo.com/alliance-of-american-football-ratings-first-weekend-cbs-
211311435.html?src=rss https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2019/02/18/former-kansas-city-chiefs-
performances-aaf-week-2/
Satisfying or
Disgusting?
By: Matthew Miller
Having zits can be frustrating, popping them can be disgusting. But
do you find pleasure in popping your own pimples? What about
popping other people's pimples? Pimple popping has become a global
sensation. People have even made a living off of popping and curing
peoples pimple problems. But what makes popping pimples so
satisfying? There's all types of pimples, such as whiteheads, blackheads,
cysts, etc.. But, how did pimple popping become so popular?
The definition of satisfying is “giving fulfillment or the pleasure
associated with this.” There are many different satisfying things like
crunching leaves, peeling plastic off of a new phone, or pressure
washing. Pimple popping is one of the satisfying things people watch.
Many like watching the goo squeeze out of the red and inflamed areas.
These videos have been made for years and they will keep being made
as long as people watch them. A recently reality show has been made
specifically for this subject. Sandra Lee is the doctor that the show
follows and is also a professional when it comes to this topic. She has
treated hundreds of people over the years with severe cases of acne of
many kinds.
Bella Smith, an eighth grader that attends Mission Trail calls herself a
popoholic. A popoholic is someone that is obsessed with pimple
popping videos. I asked her a couple of questions and why she is so driven towards these videos. She said, “They are satisfying, they calm me, and they help me go to sleep.” My follow up question was, “How long have you been watching these types of videos?” She responded with, “I've been watching these videos for a little over two years now. I watch them on youtube and I've seen her TV show many times.” My final question was, “Do you like popping your own pimples or even your friends pimples?” Bella said, “I don't like popping my own pimples because I feel like I will mess up my skin or make it worse. I don't like when my skin is irritated either and I feel as if that's the main cause of irritation.” Tyler Rosenbohm, another eighth grader that attends Mission Trail also has a couple of things to say about these so called “satisfying” videos. “I think they are disgusting, watching the puss inside the pimple come out is gross.” he said. I asked, “Have you ever voluntarily watched a pimple popping video?” His response was, “Never, I've only seen pimple popping videos when my friend was watching them in class.” In conclusion, many people like the odd sensation of pimple popping and other despise it. As long as people keep watching these videos, they will be around for many years to come. Maybe, something else will come along and overshadow pimple popping just as much as it
overshadows everything else. Pimple popping can be satisfying or
disgusting, it all depends on who’s watching.
If Money Weren’t An Issue
By: Tyler Rosenbohm
If money was not an issue for schools, there could be more chances
for students to get involved in school clubs. Clubs could be very important
for student interaction, which leads to happier students with more friends
also, to develop people skills. People skills will let you interact with others
effectively and efficiently. A few examples of people skills are;
communication, attitude and work ethic. All of these can help out later in
your life.
Clubs are very beneficial and especially fun! Clubs boost academic
performance, and every study based on the impact of clubs say that
academic grades, study habits, and school based behavior improve with
clubs. Although, clubs only help if students participate in that chosen club.
Clubs also offer a positive environment in which kids can grow while their
parents are working unavailable to get home while their kids get home.
Clubs can also keep kids active, and assist them in overcoming the stress
involved within school.
I asked Bella Smith an 8th
grader at Mission Trail a series of
questions about her opinion on clubs.
My first question was, “What do you
think about clubs?” she replied with,
“I think clubs are fun.” My follow up
question was, “Do you think the price
is the problem with more interesting
clubs?” She stated, “Yeah, I think the
school board and district don't have
enough money for interesting clubs in their budget.” The final question I
asked was, “If there wasn’t a price limit what club would you sign up for?”
Her answer was, “I think ceramics would be a fun club to sign up for.”
Next I asked Landon Pribyl a 7th grader at Mission Trail a couple
questions about his opinion on clubs. My first question was, “Are you
involved in clubs?” He said, “Yes, I participate in Rest and Relaxation Club.
My second question was, “Do you enjoy your time in clubs, If so what do you
enjoy the most?” He said, “Yes, I like my club because I get to relax.” My third
and final question was, “If you could choose any club to be a part of what
would it be and why?” He answered with “Go to a foreign country club
because he thinks it would be interesting to go to a foreign country with
your school friends.”
This shows that clubs are very beneficial and help students
everywhere. It also shows, that clubs would be more interesting if money
wasn’t a problem. Concluding, with a wider selection that appeals to more
students, so more students can get involved would be very beneficial.
Source https://blog.schoolspecialty.com/benefits-participation-school-activities/What’s the Scoop on the New
Olathe Schools?
By Addison Smith
Summit Trail
Summit Trail opened last year, in 2018.
It is the districts 10th middle school and it was
built with the same floor plan as Mission Trail. The first year, over 500 students
were planned to enroll there. Many students did enroll, as they thought, and the
first year has gone well.
Differences
As much as Summit looks like Mission Trail, there are a few differences.
First, it has learning stairs. It is currently the only district middle school with the
learning stairs. All the Summit Trail leaders went to all the three elementary
schools, as well as Mission Trail, and Prairie Trail. All the students going to
Summit, were asked what colors they would want to have their school colors be.
Then they would choose the mascot, which became “ The Summit Trail
Sabercats.” with the colors Silver and Black.
Interesting Facts
They also have some different looks to there school. When I was there, they
had some interesting pods. Instead of there being a classroom in the middle, there
is a nice place to study, with flexible chairs. Many students from Mission Trail
went to Summit. I have multiple friends who transferred over. For
Summit,instead of having teams names like Expedition, Tacoma, and Enclave,they do colors. There are two teams for each grade, all called the Black team and
Silver team.
Dance and Cheer Teams
They had all the girls going to Summit try out for Cheerleading last year.
My friend from 6th grade, tried out for Cheerleading and made it. Now, she is
on her first year of Cheerleading. Here at Mission Trail, we have 22 people on
our dance team, while Summit has 7 girls on their “Summit Trail Dazzlers”
dance team.
West
Olathe West High
School opened in the fall of
2017. It is the 5th high school in the district to be designed for a futuristic learning
environment for the students. With 375,000 square feet, their 3 story school
focuses and technology, open learning spaces, and collaboration along students. A
centrally open learning commons, provides a place for student gathering, and
much more. The school is designed with 4 wings. In each wing is where students
will attend classes. Olathe West hosts two 21st century programs. They are
developed by the Olathe School District, to give students the ability to develop
many skills and interests. The two programs Olathe West hosts are Public
Safety, and Green Tech.
Sports Teams and ActivitiesOlathe West has many
sports teams, and activities.
All of their sports teams
include, Baseball, Basketball
for boys, Basketball for girls,
Bowling, Cross Country,
Football, Golf for boys, Golf
for girls, Gymnastics, Soccer
for boys, Soccer for girls,
Softball, Swimming and
Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling. The Activities are
Band, Cheer, Dance team, and Orchestra. Some interesting activities I found
were Owl Maker Club, Horror Movie club, and Hispanic Leadership club.
Olathe West by the numbers
Olathe West is a unique school in many ways! There were 1320 students
expected to enroll for classes in 2018-19. There are exactly 789 seats in the
auditorium, including retractable seating. There is 200 square feet rooftop
greenhouse, and 60 planting boxes on the growing wall next to the library. There
are four mini-libraries overlooking the main first-floor library. Also a one-ninth
mile track around the top of the gymnasium.
Interesting Facts about Olathe West
I found some very interesting facts about Olathe West. There newspaper is called,
“ The Ow Owl Post”, where they write about events such as Plays, Basketball
Games, and much more. They have one of the last 10 pieces of The World Trade
Center, displayed at the entrance to the public safety
academy. https://www.olatheschools.org/Page/2394 https://www.olatheschools.org/westTop 5 Most Popular Video Games On The Switch
By: Drake Alexander Morgan
Looking for a new game, how about on the Nintendo Switch? The
Switch is the newest gaming device that is released in March 3, 2017. The
Switch is a gaming console that you can switch out the controllers and can
be seen on the T.V. The Switch is growing in games, with over 80 games to
choose from, which game should you buy?
#1. Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild, an interactive free world
game. Free world game means that you can do whatever you please, within
reason. This game allows you to make decisions and solve difficult puzzles.
Also a study shows that if a player just goes for Gannon (end boss) then it
will take them around 6 hours. Mainly popular among adults this game
with 108.91 million copies sold.
#2, Super Mario Odyssey, a fun puzzle game. In this Odyssey game
you can possess any monster you come across, like a T-Rex! Also you use
the creatures you possess to solve puzzles. You travel around the globe and
beyond to save the beloved Princess Peach from the King of Koopas,
Bowser. Also in this game you get a cool hat that wants to save it’s sisterfrom Bowser. This game is a puzzle game that has sold a little over 10
million copies.
#3 Splatoon 2, a game of conquering and paint. In this game you
conquer maps with paint, and you can choose your paint color. It is
different from Splatoon 1, because there is more story line, and because it is
new there are more updates so there is a less chance of getting bored. A fun
game of color, with around 3 million copies sold.
#4, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, a game of speed and winning. Mario Kart 8
deluxe has more races than Mario Kart 8 and better graphics. Brobusky
(The publisher of Thetoptens) says this as “hands down, the best racing
game.” Mario Kart 8 deluxe is a fun multiplayer game with more that 13.7
million copies sold and 4.9 stars.
#5 , Super Smash Bros Ultimate, a game of smashing. This fun game
of beating up each other and getting more in game items. The game starts
with 8 characters, Kirby, Link, Pikachu, Fox, Mario, Samus, Donkey Kong,
and Yoshi. It is an adventure to get the other 66 characters, 74 in total. Also
that’s not all, you can collect spirits, to make you stronger and win. There
are 1,297 spirits in the game that can be unlocked by adventure or spirit
board. The adventure portion of Super Smash Bros Ultimate is about a
creature/spirit that has consumed the world in light and you have to save
the world from his (or her) clutches. The spirit board is a hard method of
get spirits but you have more choices of spirits to choose from and you get
game money, that you then spend on in game items. You can also create
your own little Mii fighters. Troy Pitts says “Super Smash Bros is not about
competition, it’s about fun.” A fun game with more than 3 million copies
sold World wide, the fastest selling Nintendo game, including a 4 star
review.
Based on evidence, puzzle games are the most popular. So if you're
into strategy games then I would consider Legend of Zelda, or
Super Mario. if you want a battle game then Super Smash Bros Ultimate,
or Splatoon 2. This decision is entirely up to you so, you be you.Sources: https://www.thetoptens.com/games-for-nintendo-switch/
https://www.imore.com/how-spirits-work-super-smash-bros-ultimate
https://vgsales.fandom.com/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda
Dancing Through The Decades
By Addisyn Sanders
The school dance is a fun, interactive way to
get to know each other and make new friends.
Some people use this as an opportunity to improve
relationships with friends or their crushes. The
school dance will be the best event this year at
Mission Trail and here's why.
The theme for the dance is Dancing Through
the Decades. The dance will be decorated with all kinds of decor from
1910-2020. That means that some of the people that are going, may
take the theme into account. Some of the activities are snacks, movies,
music, candy, drinks, and more. The school dance can also be a fun
experience as your growing up.
Sometimes, people will
just dress up regardless of
the theme and dress up in
whatever they want that is
suitable. In previous years’
people have dressed the way
they wanted, not regarding
the theme for the dance.
Some people I know are taking the dance seriously and wearing actual
dress, while others are just finding something from the decades and
wearing it. Not to mention most people had on regular clothes.Not everyone wants to go out and dance at this
event. Some people are just not going because they
will feel embarrassed if they have to go out and
dance. However, a dance is one in a lifetime
opportunity and once its gone, it’s gone so don’t miss
out on the fun. See you at the dance.
Should movie remakes
happen?
By Will Walker
Have you ever seen a great movie then watched the remake and
were disappointed? A new movie remake seems to be announced every
week. People often get very excited when their favorite movies get
remade, but should they? If Hollywood just keeps remaking everything
there won't be anything new for movie goers to see.
There have been a lot of movie remakes that haven't come close to
their predecessor. Recently, Disney has been remaking many of their
own classic
movies. Some
examples are
Cinderella,
Jungle book, and
Beauty and the
Beast. According
to rotten
tomatoes, theoriginal Jungle Book is very similar to the new remake. But in my honest
opinion, I think the remake is slightly better. Disney has remade a lot of
movies but, hey can't recreate what was made half a century ago.
There have been some great horror movie remakes. Remaking
horror movies is great and newer technology making them more
realistic, and scarier. A recent horror movie remake IT (2016) is
considered a much better improvement compared to the 1990 version.
Remaking horror movies is a great way to scare a whole new generation
especially if the old version is outdated.
Movies have been remade as long as they have been around.
Remakes allow movie creators to make a better and more entertaining
experience, but if the only thing coming out in theaters are remakes,
there's no creativity and a lack of trying new things. I think if the original
is 50 years old and dated, a remake is needed but if the original is still
good, they don't need a remake. Movies are a very popular form of art
and we all want to see good movies and remakes can allow us to enjoy
the classics again.
Sources: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/Juul for School is Not
Cool! By Taj Riar
Almost one-fifth of high school students have
seen a Juul being used in school. Juul is an electronic
cigarette, it is easy to hide, it looks like a flash drive. Juul
comes in a lot of flavors like cool cucumber, mango and
more. Pods are cartridges filled with e-liquid. Flavors attracts youth because
they think the flavors are super fun and harmless but in reality it's possible to
get mild nausea, facial hair growth, hair loss in the scalp, dry tongue and lung
cancer. There is more nicotine in a Juul pod than in a pack of cigarettes. One
Juul pod can take 200 puffs before needing to get a new one.
People under the age of 18 are not allowed to purchase tobacco products
including Juuls. Students are getting Juuls through stores, online sites and
older friends. Some may say “How are students getting Juuls from stores not
old enough but some managers don't ask for an ID and there are a lot of
people in high school that look older that what they are.”
I asked a couple of students their thoughts on vaping. I asked Landon
Pribyl and he said, “It is bad and overrated because people think it's cool but is
getting cancer cool? Dumb.” I also asked Wyatt Mcdonald he said, “It's not safe
and kids do it to look cool.” Another person I asked was Tyler Rosenbohm and
he something super interesting “The chemical eats lungs until lungs say no
then they eat your body until your entire body is a pile of bad lungs.”
Overall vaping is for older people that want to risk their lives. If you are
a student and see a vape being used tell an adult you trust or if you are
addicted call (888)-459-5511 addiction hotline. Don't juul and stay cool.
https://addictionresource.com/addiction-and-rehab-otlines/ https://truthinitiative.org/news/6-important-facts-
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