How To “Photography”
By: Adeline Dean
Many people love the idea of taking pictures just for fun. There is a real feeling to photography. This is a how-to for Photography. Before getting the right picture or pose for something, you have to have a great background or spot to take the picture or video. Having the perfect background to your picture or video is your goal depending on what kind of photography you are invested in.
After you have a perfect background of your choice, you have to find a object or if you are taking picture of people. Having a object or person in your picture (the subject) is also a goal for the perfect picture. There are many different poses and things you can have with the subject of the photo. Most people prefer people. Many families get photo’s together to put up in there house for show. The pictures that I prefer in a picture is, how you can see the feeling the person or people are feeling in the picture. Getting to see a feeling or thing the person wants or is doing it one of the main things you need for a photo.
Next thing you need is making the photo have a filter or things that make the photo stand out on it’s own. Things you can do to the photo when you are done taking the photo, you can add filters, make it transparent, bluray, add color, lose color, rotate the photo, flip it, add quotes or names. There are many other things you can do to a photo, can’t name all of them. If you choosing a filter, you need to find one that matches the photo. If you give a photo a filter that doesn’t match can give the photo a meaning totally different than what it really means. Example, if you take a picture of a sunset, don’t give it a gray filter because then what’s the point of taking the photo because we take sunset photos for the pretty colors.
Last but not least, it you want to add borders or something around it, make it the shape you want. If you take a photo rotated, you should use either a rhombus or square border. Enless the picture is small or is supposed to be a circle you should not use a circle border. Adding to this you can add shapes, make it different sizes, or even make a collage.
These are all the steps you need need or may want to know if you want to take the perfect photo. These are all things you could do if you wanted to, but creating your picture perfect photo is all up to you. Making you photo destiny is all in your heart. These are all the steps i just follow and you can even make up your own, but I suggest these.
By: Adeline Dean
Many people love the idea of taking pictures just for fun. There is a real feeling to photography. This is a how-to for Photography. Before getting the right picture or pose for something, you have to have a great background or spot to take the picture or video. Having the perfect background to your picture or video is your goal depending on what kind of photography you are invested in.
After you have a perfect background of your choice, you have to find a object or if you are taking picture of people. Having a object or person in your picture (the subject) is also a goal for the perfect picture. There are many different poses and things you can have with the subject of the photo. Most people prefer people. Many families get photo’s together to put up in there house for show. The pictures that I prefer in a picture is, how you can see the feeling the person or people are feeling in the picture. Getting to see a feeling or thing the person wants or is doing it one of the main things you need for a photo.
Next thing you need is making the photo have a filter or things that make the photo stand out on it’s own. Things you can do to the photo when you are done taking the photo, you can add filters, make it transparent, bluray, add color, lose color, rotate the photo, flip it, add quotes or names. There are many other things you can do to a photo, can’t name all of them. If you choosing a filter, you need to find one that matches the photo. If you give a photo a filter that doesn’t match can give the photo a meaning totally different than what it really means. Example, if you take a picture of a sunset, don’t give it a gray filter because then what’s the point of taking the photo because we take sunset photos for the pretty colors.
Last but not least, it you want to add borders or something around it, make it the shape you want. If you take a photo rotated, you should use either a rhombus or square border. Enless the picture is small or is supposed to be a circle you should not use a circle border. Adding to this you can add shapes, make it different sizes, or even make a collage.
These are all the steps you need need or may want to know if you want to take the perfect photo. These are all things you could do if you wanted to, but creating your picture perfect photo is all up to you. Making you photo destiny is all in your heart. These are all the steps i just follow and you can even make up your own, but I suggest these.
How to improve your grade.
Zach Blotz
By: Meghan Kohl
How to Mount a Horse
By: Amanda Revolinski
Zach Blotz
- Talk to your teacher about missing assignments. This is important because missing assignments count as Fs, 0%. Doing this will improve your grade dramatically.
- Do said missing assignments. This will bump your grade on that assignment from an F to anywhere from a C to an A, depending on the teacher.
- Do your homework every night, not just MGS. If MGS is cancelled, or is not long enough, then you will have a missing or late assignment.
- Fill out your assignment notebook. This will help you remember your homework, and so you won’t have late assignments.
- Do test corrections. All of the other things on the list are for effort grades, but what about k&s? Test corrections can be done any time, and they will bump up your test scores.
By: Meghan Kohl
- The Grand Canyon is in Arizona, United States. It is 1,902 sq miles of beautiful, huge rocks. It is better because it is very big.
- Danxia Mountains is in China. It is a huge colorful mountain range. It is better than the other’s because it has multiple colorful stripes.
- Wave Rock is in Australia. It is a huge rock landform that actually looks like a wave. It's better because it has a similarity to another natural force.
- The Philippine Visayas is in the Philippines. It is a large water formation that is very pretty. It also has a lot of rock formations above.
- Victoria Falls is in Zimbabwe. It is a huge waterfall that is very lovely. But it is better than the others because it is big.
How to Mount a Horse
By: Amanda Revolinski
- First make sure the stirrups are set
- Then check the girth to make sure it is tight and secure
- Next round the Horse to the mounting block
- After that put the reins over the Horse’s head and by the saddle
- Last put your left foot in the stirrup closest to you and swing your right leg over the horse’s back and put it in the right stirrup
How to get good grades in school
By:Cally Schmidt
1) Study when you know you have a quiz or test coming up
2) Fill out your planner/assignment notebook so you know what you have for homework
3)Pay attention in class and take good notes
4)Do your work and turn it in on time
5)Check your grades on Infinite Campus often - if your not happy with your grade talk to or email your teacher
6)When you need help ask for help from a teacher or parent
7)Ask your teacher if their is any extra credit you could do for class that can help your grade
8)Study for test/quizzes with a friend or classmate
9)Study for 10 minutes or so each day before the test/quiz
10)Do your work nice and neat so it is legible for teachers and other students to read
By:Cally Schmidt
1) Study when you know you have a quiz or test coming up
2) Fill out your planner/assignment notebook so you know what you have for homework
3)Pay attention in class and take good notes
4)Do your work and turn it in on time
5)Check your grades on Infinite Campus often - if your not happy with your grade talk to or email your teacher
6)When you need help ask for help from a teacher or parent
7)Ask your teacher if their is any extra credit you could do for class that can help your grade
8)Study for test/quizzes with a friend or classmate
9)Study for 10 minutes or so each day before the test/quiz
10)Do your work nice and neat so it is legible for teachers and other students to read
Top 5 reason the Titanic was Pulled Under
By: Samantha Klinke
The titanic was a sad triage when it sank. Only about 705 people survived. That happened about 103 years ago but it is still one of the most well known ships. There are news stories, poems and even a movie about the beloved ship. One of the reason it is still so well known and popular is when they built it was the biggest ship at its time and they called it unsinkable. But we all know that's not true because on April 14, 1912 the titanic hit an iceberg, talking about 1,503 passengers and crew to the bottom of the sea. Here are the top 5 reasons why the unsinkable ship sank and their wasn't many survivors.
Top 10 Richest Countries
By: Ruby Zollin
1. Qatar- The start of its richness is based off gas, oil, and various other investments. Something Qatar had done really well with fossil fuels. Their average GDP per capita is $98,800!
2. Luxemburg- Two big reasons why they do so well economically is because of the successes of education and specialized workers in private sectors. Their government debt is one of the lowest in the world!
3. Singapore- Singapore is so rich from major manufacturing and financial centers. In the article How Singapore Became One of the Richest Place, says “Low taxes, few capital restrictions and liberal immigration policies have made it one of the most cosmopolitan places on Earth.” http://www.npr.org/2015/03/29/395811510/how-singapore-became-one-of-the-richest-places-on-earth
4. Norway- One major reason why it’s so rich is high workforce participation this means that a mass amount of the population is working or has a job. They also don’t spend much money on the government and using it toward other stuff.
5. Hong Kong- Hong Kong became so rich within 50 years from low taxes, private property rights, free trade, a small amount of economic regulation etc. Hong Kong originally belonged to the British but now is a part of China
6. Brunei Darussalam- It had a very high standard standard of living not caring about power and size as much as other countries. It’s all about the wealth of the citizens.
7. United States of America- America is the one of the largest rich countries in the world. There is lots of economic freedom and optimism to business savvy to work ethic.
8. United Arab Emirates- Them main reason to their excellence is oil and it plays a big role in the U.A.E.’s society. They try not to just use oil for their dependencies but also has successful businesses, tourism, and construction sectors.
9. Switzerland- It’s said that Switzerland is rich out of pure luck due to their neighboring countries destroying themselves. Their wealth mostly just ties into the fact that they didn’t go to war much. It saved their economy and now has so much money. While the countries around them had to rebuild and spend lots of money.
10. Kuwait- This country may have a small population but that creates every citizen rich to a certain degree. Kuwait is rich in the black gold, oil.
Advice For How To Stay Fit.
By: Maggie Davis
Want to know how to stay fit over the summer? Well here are some simple pieces of advice for you to keep in mind or consider. Throughout the summer many people find it harder to stay fit. With these three pieces of advice everyone should be able to stay fit. The first thing is maintaining a healthy diet. Some important information about maintaining a healthy diet are that eating less carbs or the right kind of carbs can be better for you, if you are ever hungry and need a quick snack, grab some fruit or a yogurt instead of a bag of potato chips. Good carbs combined with protein is ideal. Another thing that can help you stay fit is hydration. Hydration doesn’t sound very important, but it is actually very important for the body. Without drinking enough water, your body cannot function how it should. The last important thing is to make an exercise schedule that consists of when you are supposed to run or walk. Maybe this could be every other day or maybe take a day off if your body can’t handle that much exercise. With all of this in mind, you should watch your body closely because if it becomes too weak then you are pushing yourself too hard. Good luck!
How to Design and Build your own House
By: Noah Walker
Today, I am going to give you advice on how to design and build your own house. First, I would make sure that you have a good contractor and construction team. I would look to see who can build it to have the best quality, but also have a reasonable price. For me, the pro about building your house is that you know you are the first one living there, and there are no hidden issues throughout the house. But, before you start your construction you need to have a complete plan about how you want your house to look like. Take it one room at a time, and make sure you stay within your budget.
The only two things that I would consider bad about building your own house is that it typically takes a lot longer than buying a house. Depending on how big you want your house, it could take up to two years to build. So, if you need a new house fast, you should reconsider your options. Another bad thing about building a house is that it can actually sometimes cost more than just buying a house. You don't just have to pay for the house to be built, but you also have to pay for the lot that you are building it on. House lots can be very expensive, depending on how big it is.
In conclusion to building your own house, once it is complete, make sure and go over the prices, and decide if you need to mortgage some of the costs or if you can afford to pay it all right away. Make sure you are honest with yourself, because most construction companies don´t let you change your mind! Happy building!
No Newspaper?
By: Alex Buss
The newspaper. Should we start relying on our phones and TVs for the news now? Does anyone read it that much compared to watching Tv or on your phone. A study done in the UK during 2013-2014 showed that 40% of people get their news through the paper while 75% get it through the news on TV. So, she the newspaper be discontinued or should we still use it. After all you see a lot more people watching TV than you do reading the newspaper. Also newspaper costs almost $100,000 a year to produce and a lot of people don’t read it. It’s probably a better, more efficient idea to Watch it on TV.
By: Samantha Klinke
The titanic was a sad triage when it sank. Only about 705 people survived. That happened about 103 years ago but it is still one of the most well known ships. There are news stories, poems and even a movie about the beloved ship. One of the reason it is still so well known and popular is when they built it was the biggest ship at its time and they called it unsinkable. But we all know that's not true because on April 14, 1912 the titanic hit an iceberg, talking about 1,503 passengers and crew to the bottom of the sea. Here are the top 5 reasons why the unsinkable ship sank and their wasn't many survivors.
- An iceberg:
- Going too fast:
- Its size:
- Rushed building:
- Lifeboats:
Top 10 Richest Countries
By: Ruby Zollin
1. Qatar- The start of its richness is based off gas, oil, and various other investments. Something Qatar had done really well with fossil fuels. Their average GDP per capita is $98,800!
2. Luxemburg- Two big reasons why they do so well economically is because of the successes of education and specialized workers in private sectors. Their government debt is one of the lowest in the world!
3. Singapore- Singapore is so rich from major manufacturing and financial centers. In the article How Singapore Became One of the Richest Place, says “Low taxes, few capital restrictions and liberal immigration policies have made it one of the most cosmopolitan places on Earth.” http://www.npr.org/2015/03/29/395811510/how-singapore-became-one-of-the-richest-places-on-earth
4. Norway- One major reason why it’s so rich is high workforce participation this means that a mass amount of the population is working or has a job. They also don’t spend much money on the government and using it toward other stuff.
5. Hong Kong- Hong Kong became so rich within 50 years from low taxes, private property rights, free trade, a small amount of economic regulation etc. Hong Kong originally belonged to the British but now is a part of China
6. Brunei Darussalam- It had a very high standard standard of living not caring about power and size as much as other countries. It’s all about the wealth of the citizens.
7. United States of America- America is the one of the largest rich countries in the world. There is lots of economic freedom and optimism to business savvy to work ethic.
8. United Arab Emirates- Them main reason to their excellence is oil and it plays a big role in the U.A.E.’s society. They try not to just use oil for their dependencies but also has successful businesses, tourism, and construction sectors.
9. Switzerland- It’s said that Switzerland is rich out of pure luck due to their neighboring countries destroying themselves. Their wealth mostly just ties into the fact that they didn’t go to war much. It saved their economy and now has so much money. While the countries around them had to rebuild and spend lots of money.
10. Kuwait- This country may have a small population but that creates every citizen rich to a certain degree. Kuwait is rich in the black gold, oil.
Advice For How To Stay Fit.
By: Maggie Davis
Want to know how to stay fit over the summer? Well here are some simple pieces of advice for you to keep in mind or consider. Throughout the summer many people find it harder to stay fit. With these three pieces of advice everyone should be able to stay fit. The first thing is maintaining a healthy diet. Some important information about maintaining a healthy diet are that eating less carbs or the right kind of carbs can be better for you, if you are ever hungry and need a quick snack, grab some fruit or a yogurt instead of a bag of potato chips. Good carbs combined with protein is ideal. Another thing that can help you stay fit is hydration. Hydration doesn’t sound very important, but it is actually very important for the body. Without drinking enough water, your body cannot function how it should. The last important thing is to make an exercise schedule that consists of when you are supposed to run or walk. Maybe this could be every other day or maybe take a day off if your body can’t handle that much exercise. With all of this in mind, you should watch your body closely because if it becomes too weak then you are pushing yourself too hard. Good luck!
How to Design and Build your own House
By: Noah Walker
Today, I am going to give you advice on how to design and build your own house. First, I would make sure that you have a good contractor and construction team. I would look to see who can build it to have the best quality, but also have a reasonable price. For me, the pro about building your house is that you know you are the first one living there, and there are no hidden issues throughout the house. But, before you start your construction you need to have a complete plan about how you want your house to look like. Take it one room at a time, and make sure you stay within your budget.
The only two things that I would consider bad about building your own house is that it typically takes a lot longer than buying a house. Depending on how big you want your house, it could take up to two years to build. So, if you need a new house fast, you should reconsider your options. Another bad thing about building a house is that it can actually sometimes cost more than just buying a house. You don't just have to pay for the house to be built, but you also have to pay for the lot that you are building it on. House lots can be very expensive, depending on how big it is.
In conclusion to building your own house, once it is complete, make sure and go over the prices, and decide if you need to mortgage some of the costs or if you can afford to pay it all right away. Make sure you are honest with yourself, because most construction companies don´t let you change your mind! Happy building!
No Newspaper?
By: Alex Buss
The newspaper. Should we start relying on our phones and TVs for the news now? Does anyone read it that much compared to watching Tv or on your phone. A study done in the UK during 2013-2014 showed that 40% of people get their news through the paper while 75% get it through the news on TV. So, she the newspaper be discontinued or should we still use it. After all you see a lot more people watching TV than you do reading the newspaper. Also newspaper costs almost $100,000 a year to produce and a lot of people don’t read it. It’s probably a better, more efficient idea to Watch it on TV.
Top 7 NFL QB to WR duos of the 2000’s
By: Cam Benke
At the number 7 spot there is Eli Manning to Odell Beckham Jr. Eli and Odell have only been playing with each other for a good 2 years. They have scored the most QB to WR touchdowns in one year than anyone ever, While recording “The Catch” while they were at it. At the number 6 spot we have Drew Brees to Marques Colston. This duo set the NFL passing touchdown record with a total of 67 TD’s in just one regular season! This record still stands today. At the number 5 spot we have Matt Ryan to Julio Jones. Matt Ryan was “That Guy” for the falcons as soon as he came out of Boston College. All he needed was a top WR. His dream came true when the Falcons drafted WR Julio Jones. At the 4 spot we have Tony Romo to Dez Bryant. Whenever Tony Romo needs a big catch or a huge chunk of yards, the first person he is thinking of is WR Dez Bryant. Romo and Dez set the longest yards gained on a pass play record in both 2013 and 2014. At the number 3 spot we have Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson Jr. Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson in 2012 had the set the record for the most receiving yards in a single season that still stands today! AT the number 2 spot we have Kurt Warner and Torry Holt. This duo brought the greatest show on turf back to the turf. With records in receiving and passing, these two really were amazing. And finally at the number 1 spot we have… Peyton Manning and Reggie Wayne. These two won a Super Bowl together, and showed everyone why the were the best QB to WR duo of the 2000’s!
Top 5 Most Underrated Players in the MLB
By: Daniel Robbins
If you’re just a casual baseball fan, you’ve probably heard of guys like Mike Trout, Ryan Braun, and Clayton Kershaw. However, there are many players playing today that deserve to be recognized by fans of America’s pastime. Here’s a list of the top five most underrated players in Major League Baseball.
5. Xander Bogaerts. Xander Bogaerts watched his stats struggle a little in the 2013 and 2014 seasons, but he has made a huge comeback in the more recent seasons. Last year, he finished second in the American League with a batting average of .320, and this year Bogaerts has an average of .350, which leads the league. Xander has recently gained some fans due to his 26 game hitting streak, the best streak since Nolan Arenado’s 28 game streak in 2014. Unfortunately, in the most recent Boston Red Sox game, Bogaerts went 0-3, ending his hit streak. If he continues to bat like he has been so far this season, he will solidify himself as a great player.
4. Khris Davis. Davis spent his first three seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he was able to hit 60 homers in that time period. Now he’s playing in the American League with the Oakland Athletics, and he already has 14 home runs, more than half of his career high of 27. Considering there’s still four months left of baseball to be played, Khris is on pace to shatter this record. In the field, Davis is also able to make remarkable plays, and is willing to crash into the outfield wall to rob a hit.
3. Mookie Betts. Not known to be a huge power hitter, Mookie is starting to heat up for the first-place Boston Red Sox. Betts has been talked about for his amazing performances recently, and in the last two Red Sox games he has hit five homers. He also became the first player in MLB history to hit home runs in the first two innings in consecutive games. Betts is also a spectacular defensive player, and Boston fans will definitely remember his leap over the outfield wall to rob Chris Davis of a home run and end the game.
2. J.D. Martinez. When the Tigers picked up J.D. in 2014, they had no idea they would be acquiring such a key piece to their postseason run. Martinez’s average of .315 led the Tigers to the American League Division Series, but they fell to the Baltimore Orioles three games to zero. Then, in 2015, Martinez blasted 38 homers and had 102 runs batted in. These career best numbers for J.D. Martinez made his name a little more recognizable to fans, but he still is shadowed by Tigers players such as Miguel Cabrera and Ian Kinsler.
1. Nolan Arenado. Nolan Arenado’s 2015 stats should make him one of the most talked about players in the MLB, but it still seems like fans are hearing about him for the first time. In the 2015 season, Arenado led the National League in home runs (42) and runs batted in (130), two of the three categories that determine a triple crown. So far in the 2016 season, he currently leads the National League in these two categories once again. Not to mention Nolan’s extraordinary defense, which has earned him three gold gloves in his first three seasons. Arenado is already considered by many to be the best defensive player in the entire MLB. If Nolan Arenado is able to continue his current dominance, he will soon gain the recognition he deserves.
How to Tie your Pointe Shoes
By Aurora Hines
If you always forget how to tie your pointe shoes or just want to know how you should follow these easy steps. Attention: The ribbons and straps on your pointe shoes be already sewed on with accurate measurements! The first step is put your foot through the ankle strap of the pointe shoe. Once you've accomplished that stretch the ribbons out to the side and keep them organized. Next, you take the shorter ribbon (outside of shoe) and wrap it around once until you get to the inside of the ankle and hold it there. Then you take the longest ribbon (inside of ankle) and you wrap it around twice until the inside of the ankle again. Then when both ribbons on wrapped and on the inside of your ankle, double-knot them on the top of the previous wrapped ribbons. Then you pull the knot and the excess ribbon under the wrapped ankle all the way down. Finally, you roll the extra ribbon under the wrapped ankle so you don’t trip. That’s how you tie your pointe shoes the basic way.
Top 10 best fast food restaurants in the U.S.
By: Cassie Antonson
1. McDonalds
Opens a new restaurant every 14.5 hours
Feeds 68 million people every day
http://www.factslides.com/s-McDonalds
2.Subway
Has More than 38 million sandwich combinations
Subway has made enough sandwiches to wrap around the earth 14 times
http://www.businessinsider.com/facts-about-subway-food-2014-5
3.Burger King
More than 1.3 billion Whopper sandwiches are sold each year
In 1957 the cost of the Whopper was only 37 cents
http://www.creativefoodscorp.com/Pages/BugerKingEFunFacts.aspx
4.Wendy’s
The first Wendy’s opened in Columbus, Ohio on November 15, 1969
Wendy’s was named after Dave Thomas’s daughter
http://mentalfloss.com/article/65943/15-biggie-size-facts-you-might-not-know-about-wendys
5. Taco Bell
Taco Bell serves more than 2 billion customers a year
80% of the restaurants are owned and operated by independent franchisees
http://beef2live.com/story-taco-bell-fun-facts-0-110941
6.Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut was the first company to deliver to people in outer space
Pizza Hut uses more than 300 million pounds of cheese a year
https://www.buzzfeed.com/tabathaleggett/things-you-never-knew-about-pizza-hut?utm_term=.a
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7. KFC
KFC was first started in Corbin, Kentucky in 1930
KFC is consumed by 8 million people per day in the U.S. alone
http://13-fun-facts.blogspot.com/2011/05/13-things-you-never-knew-about-kfc.html
8. Chick-Fil-A
Chick-Fil-A has sold over 3 million sandwiches since opening
The chain squeezes more than 200 million lemons per year
http://www.foodbeast.com/news/10-fascinating-facts-you-didnt-know-about-chick-fil-a/
9. Dairy Queen
The largest DQ is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
1985 was the first year the Blizzard was introduced
https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/dairy-queen-facts-things-you-didn-t-know-about-dairy-queen
10. Five Guys Burgers and Fries
There are over 250,000 ways to order a burger at Five Guys
Almost every state in the U.S. has a Five Guys
http://ppcorn.com/us/2016/02/25/five-guys-15-fast-facts-you-didnt-know/
By: Cam Benke
At the number 7 spot there is Eli Manning to Odell Beckham Jr. Eli and Odell have only been playing with each other for a good 2 years. They have scored the most QB to WR touchdowns in one year than anyone ever, While recording “The Catch” while they were at it. At the number 6 spot we have Drew Brees to Marques Colston. This duo set the NFL passing touchdown record with a total of 67 TD’s in just one regular season! This record still stands today. At the number 5 spot we have Matt Ryan to Julio Jones. Matt Ryan was “That Guy” for the falcons as soon as he came out of Boston College. All he needed was a top WR. His dream came true when the Falcons drafted WR Julio Jones. At the 4 spot we have Tony Romo to Dez Bryant. Whenever Tony Romo needs a big catch or a huge chunk of yards, the first person he is thinking of is WR Dez Bryant. Romo and Dez set the longest yards gained on a pass play record in both 2013 and 2014. At the number 3 spot we have Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson Jr. Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson in 2012 had the set the record for the most receiving yards in a single season that still stands today! AT the number 2 spot we have Kurt Warner and Torry Holt. This duo brought the greatest show on turf back to the turf. With records in receiving and passing, these two really were amazing. And finally at the number 1 spot we have… Peyton Manning and Reggie Wayne. These two won a Super Bowl together, and showed everyone why the were the best QB to WR duo of the 2000’s!
Top 5 Most Underrated Players in the MLB
By: Daniel Robbins
If you’re just a casual baseball fan, you’ve probably heard of guys like Mike Trout, Ryan Braun, and Clayton Kershaw. However, there are many players playing today that deserve to be recognized by fans of America’s pastime. Here’s a list of the top five most underrated players in Major League Baseball.
5. Xander Bogaerts. Xander Bogaerts watched his stats struggle a little in the 2013 and 2014 seasons, but he has made a huge comeback in the more recent seasons. Last year, he finished second in the American League with a batting average of .320, and this year Bogaerts has an average of .350, which leads the league. Xander has recently gained some fans due to his 26 game hitting streak, the best streak since Nolan Arenado’s 28 game streak in 2014. Unfortunately, in the most recent Boston Red Sox game, Bogaerts went 0-3, ending his hit streak. If he continues to bat like he has been so far this season, he will solidify himself as a great player.
4. Khris Davis. Davis spent his first three seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he was able to hit 60 homers in that time period. Now he’s playing in the American League with the Oakland Athletics, and he already has 14 home runs, more than half of his career high of 27. Considering there’s still four months left of baseball to be played, Khris is on pace to shatter this record. In the field, Davis is also able to make remarkable plays, and is willing to crash into the outfield wall to rob a hit.
3. Mookie Betts. Not known to be a huge power hitter, Mookie is starting to heat up for the first-place Boston Red Sox. Betts has been talked about for his amazing performances recently, and in the last two Red Sox games he has hit five homers. He also became the first player in MLB history to hit home runs in the first two innings in consecutive games. Betts is also a spectacular defensive player, and Boston fans will definitely remember his leap over the outfield wall to rob Chris Davis of a home run and end the game.
2. J.D. Martinez. When the Tigers picked up J.D. in 2014, they had no idea they would be acquiring such a key piece to their postseason run. Martinez’s average of .315 led the Tigers to the American League Division Series, but they fell to the Baltimore Orioles three games to zero. Then, in 2015, Martinez blasted 38 homers and had 102 runs batted in. These career best numbers for J.D. Martinez made his name a little more recognizable to fans, but he still is shadowed by Tigers players such as Miguel Cabrera and Ian Kinsler.
1. Nolan Arenado. Nolan Arenado’s 2015 stats should make him one of the most talked about players in the MLB, but it still seems like fans are hearing about him for the first time. In the 2015 season, Arenado led the National League in home runs (42) and runs batted in (130), two of the three categories that determine a triple crown. So far in the 2016 season, he currently leads the National League in these two categories once again. Not to mention Nolan’s extraordinary defense, which has earned him three gold gloves in his first three seasons. Arenado is already considered by many to be the best defensive player in the entire MLB. If Nolan Arenado is able to continue his current dominance, he will soon gain the recognition he deserves.
How to Tie your Pointe Shoes
By Aurora Hines
If you always forget how to tie your pointe shoes or just want to know how you should follow these easy steps. Attention: The ribbons and straps on your pointe shoes be already sewed on with accurate measurements! The first step is put your foot through the ankle strap of the pointe shoe. Once you've accomplished that stretch the ribbons out to the side and keep them organized. Next, you take the shorter ribbon (outside of shoe) and wrap it around once until you get to the inside of the ankle and hold it there. Then you take the longest ribbon (inside of ankle) and you wrap it around twice until the inside of the ankle again. Then when both ribbons on wrapped and on the inside of your ankle, double-knot them on the top of the previous wrapped ribbons. Then you pull the knot and the excess ribbon under the wrapped ankle all the way down. Finally, you roll the extra ribbon under the wrapped ankle so you don’t trip. That’s how you tie your pointe shoes the basic way.
Top 10 best fast food restaurants in the U.S.
By: Cassie Antonson
1. McDonalds
Opens a new restaurant every 14.5 hours
Feeds 68 million people every day
http://www.factslides.com/s-McDonalds
2.Subway
Has More than 38 million sandwich combinations
Subway has made enough sandwiches to wrap around the earth 14 times
http://www.businessinsider.com/facts-about-subway-food-2014-5
3.Burger King
More than 1.3 billion Whopper sandwiches are sold each year
In 1957 the cost of the Whopper was only 37 cents
http://www.creativefoodscorp.com/Pages/BugerKingEFunFacts.aspx
4.Wendy’s
The first Wendy’s opened in Columbus, Ohio on November 15, 1969
Wendy’s was named after Dave Thomas’s daughter
http://mentalfloss.com/article/65943/15-biggie-size-facts-you-might-not-know-about-wendys
5. Taco Bell
Taco Bell serves more than 2 billion customers a year
80% of the restaurants are owned and operated by independent franchisees
http://beef2live.com/story-taco-bell-fun-facts-0-110941
6.Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut was the first company to deliver to people in outer space
Pizza Hut uses more than 300 million pounds of cheese a year
https://www.buzzfeed.com/tabathaleggett/things-you-never-knew-about-pizza-hut?utm_term=.a
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7. KFC
KFC was first started in Corbin, Kentucky in 1930
KFC is consumed by 8 million people per day in the U.S. alone
http://13-fun-facts.blogspot.com/2011/05/13-things-you-never-knew-about-kfc.html
8. Chick-Fil-A
Chick-Fil-A has sold over 3 million sandwiches since opening
The chain squeezes more than 200 million lemons per year
http://www.foodbeast.com/news/10-fascinating-facts-you-didnt-know-about-chick-fil-a/
9. Dairy Queen
The largest DQ is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
1985 was the first year the Blizzard was introduced
https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/dairy-queen-facts-things-you-didn-t-know-about-dairy-queen
10. Five Guys Burgers and Fries
There are over 250,000 ways to order a burger at Five Guys
Almost every state in the U.S. has a Five Guys
http://ppcorn.com/us/2016/02/25/five-guys-15-fast-facts-you-didnt-know/
How To Deal With Pressure
By: Maura Phillips
As you climb up grades in school, more and more pressure is on you to get good grades, and perform well. Here are some tips to help you not get stressed out and frazzled. The first piece of advice, is to plan out the week that you will have before you. On Sunday, get out a piece of paper, and write out what you need to do after or before school, chores or homework. The next tip, is to remind yourself that you can do this, and you can get done what you need to. Having a strong self-confidence, will motivate you to get all your work done. Next, is to make your work a priority. Leave notes on all of your electronics reminding you to do your work. Another thing to reduce stress, is to get brain breaks. Do a couple exercises or go outside, and stop doing your work for a couple minutes. Also get a snack after an hour of studying to give you more energy. Last, don’t think too much about the work you need to do. Thinking too much, can stress you out even more. If you ever feel stressed, follow these few rules. Stay calm and relaxed!
How To: Making Grilled Cheese
By: Lakyn Hinson
Supplies Needed: Cheese, Butter, Bread, Spatula, Plate, Cooking Pan, and a Butter Knife.
Cooking Utensil: Stove
By: Maura Phillips
As you climb up grades in school, more and more pressure is on you to get good grades, and perform well. Here are some tips to help you not get stressed out and frazzled. The first piece of advice, is to plan out the week that you will have before you. On Sunday, get out a piece of paper, and write out what you need to do after or before school, chores or homework. The next tip, is to remind yourself that you can do this, and you can get done what you need to. Having a strong self-confidence, will motivate you to get all your work done. Next, is to make your work a priority. Leave notes on all of your electronics reminding you to do your work. Another thing to reduce stress, is to get brain breaks. Do a couple exercises or go outside, and stop doing your work for a couple minutes. Also get a snack after an hour of studying to give you more energy. Last, don’t think too much about the work you need to do. Thinking too much, can stress you out even more. If you ever feel stressed, follow these few rules. Stay calm and relaxed!
How To: Making Grilled Cheese
By: Lakyn Hinson
Supplies Needed: Cheese, Butter, Bread, Spatula, Plate, Cooking Pan, and a Butter Knife.
Cooking Utensil: Stove
- Butter both pieces of bread with the butter knife.
- Put one piece of bread in a pan at medium heat with the buttered side face down.
- Put the piece of cheese and the other piece of bread on top so you can see the butter on the bread.
- Then flip, with the spatula, when the side is cooked as much as you like it to be. (I like mine to be a light golden brown)
- Wait again, 1-5 minutes, until the both sides are cooked as much as you like them to be.
- With the spatula, put the finished, cooked grilled cheese on the plate.
- OPTIONAL-- Cut the grilled cheese in half with the butter knife.
- Lastly, Eat and enjoy.
How To Make A Cake
By Brianna Back
Supplies:Cooking Utensil, Butter,Sugar,Flour,Milk,Baking Pan,Frosting,Cake Mix,Vanilla Extract,Other.
By: Elizabeth Stammen
Books To Read
By: Camille Simmons
Top 5 Best Songs Ever Created by Indie-Rock Artists
By: Anabelle Vesperman
1. “Needle” - Born Ruffians
This amazing, upbeat song is about how one can be unique in the world and still be loved and accepted.
2. “Dirty Rain” - Ryan Adams
Although this song is quite sad, it is very catchy. It’s about how over time people can change for the better, as well as for the worst. It also demonstrates how the past should stay behind us.
3. “When My Time Comes” - Dawes
This hauntingly astounding song is about how you should fight for what you want in life, and be ready to take on any challenges that may come your way.
4. “Devil Knows You’re Dead” - Delta Spirit
While this song does include references towards death, its main message is aimed towards those who are struggling in life. It demonstrates that you shouldn’t take what you have for granted, such as a roof over your head, wealth, and even sunshine.
5. “Ashes and Fire” - Ryan Adams
Overall, this song is about how we disguise ourselves. We all tend to hide things about ourselves that may be seen as weak or unacceptable for our gender, race, social class, or religion.
By Brianna Back
Supplies:Cooking Utensil, Butter,Sugar,Flour,Milk,Baking Pan,Frosting,Cake Mix,Vanilla Extract,Other.
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Stir the dry ingredients together.
- Stir the wet ingredients together.
- Stir the wet and the dry ingredients together.
- Put it into the baking pan and put it in the oven.
- Set timer for about 10-15 minutes.
- Once the cake is done let it sit out to cool down.
- Once the cake is cooled down put the frosting on.
- Finally, you can eat the cake.
- Enjoy your cake!
By: Elizabeth Stammen
- You will want to start by warming up and stretching. Some warm up ideas that will help are; try doing a short run, crunches, and jumping jacks but the warm up is really what you want you do. For the stretches you will want to stretch your ankles, wrists, and your back the most for this skill.
- Next you will want to do a bridge. To do this lay on the floor, you’ll probably want a soft surface like a mat, put your feet on the ground with your knees at a 90 degree angle. Now put your palms beside your head with your elbows pointing to the ceiling. From this push up with your legs and hands, and then you will be in a bridge. You’ll want to be comfortable with this skill before attemting the backbend.
- Now you should doing a backbend on a wall this will stimulate a real backbend. To do this, stand with your back facing the wall, standing around 2 feet away from the wall. Next, raise your arms up to your ears and start bending your back in the wall’s direction. Now put your hands on the wall and use them to slowly walk yourself down the wall, when you touch the ground lower yourself to the floor.
- Now practice a half back bend, do a backbend on to a higher raised surface, like a couch. This way you’ll only be reaching half the length as a real back bend. You may also use the wall to help you for this process but instead of depending on the wall so much lean back further so you aren’t using it for the whole process, just as a guide.
- Finally you are at the process of which you can now attempt doing the real thing. To start stand up straight with your feet shoulder width apart with your arms by your head, and lean down into your backbend. There you go now you can do a backbend!
Books To Read
By: Camille Simmons
- Harry Potter by JK Rowling
- This is an easy first, as it is already such a household name and been read so many times by quite a few diehard fans.
- Anything by Rick Riordan
- This is not a book, but literally any book by Rick Riordan is a pretty good read. He’s most popular for the Percy Jackson series, which a must for every reader.
- Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
- This one is aimed more towards girls, and follows a college fanfiction writer as she struggles to deal with leaving her twin sister.
- The Martian by Andy Weir
- Most people have heard of this one, and this might be one of the only books where it’s okay to watch the movie first. This is mainly because it’s a little confusing, but it has such good statistics and is overall amazing.
- The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
- This book is definitely not for everybody. It has some interesting views about Catholicism, and tends to proof a lot of common beliefs wrong. But if you have no problem with that, it is totally worth the time to read it.
- Twilight
- This is a pretty controversial book, but if you don’t like romance and fantasy, you should probably steer clear of this book.
- Anything by John Greene
- Most people have heard of his book, The Fault in Our Stars, but his other books are just as spectacular, though if you don’t like lovey dovey decisions and actions, he still has books that you might like.
Top 5 Best Songs Ever Created by Indie-Rock Artists
By: Anabelle Vesperman
1. “Needle” - Born Ruffians
This amazing, upbeat song is about how one can be unique in the world and still be loved and accepted.
2. “Dirty Rain” - Ryan Adams
Although this song is quite sad, it is very catchy. It’s about how over time people can change for the better, as well as for the worst. It also demonstrates how the past should stay behind us.
3. “When My Time Comes” - Dawes
This hauntingly astounding song is about how you should fight for what you want in life, and be ready to take on any challenges that may come your way.
4. “Devil Knows You’re Dead” - Delta Spirit
While this song does include references towards death, its main message is aimed towards those who are struggling in life. It demonstrates that you shouldn’t take what you have for granted, such as a roof over your head, wealth, and even sunshine.
5. “Ashes and Fire” - Ryan Adams
Overall, this song is about how we disguise ourselves. We all tend to hide things about ourselves that may be seen as weak or unacceptable for our gender, race, social class, or religion.