The Talon Volume 41, Issue 1- October , 2014
A Night in ParisHomecoming
Travel to pages 4 and 5 for more information.
BIRD’S EYE-VIEWCurrent events
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CARL JACKSONChampion Bass
Fisher
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Foreign Exchange Students
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TAILFEATHER
AS HEARD...
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Meet the New Teachers
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“Thanks, Apple”On September 9th, Apple users woke to an unexpected gift. All updated iProducts had received U2’s album “Songs of In-
nocence”, delivered by Apple Inc. Many users flocked to social media to protest Apple’s actions citing privacy violations. Five days after, Apple released a tool to remove it, but they couldn’t remove the shock many users felt upon finding this album among their purchased music.
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The Talon StaffEditor-in-Chief Hannah FlemingSenior EditorsAlexa RasmussenKira Stüssy
Staff Writers Molly EllenbeckerMeeleah FranciscoNathan FirkinsPeyton MurphyKatelyn Monaco
Aug. 9
Michael Brown, 18, shot and killed in Ferguson, Missouri
MayISIS kidnaps 140+ Kurdish schoolboys in Syria
Aug. 10
ISIS releases videos of Brit-ish hostage
Sept. 21
MAVEN enters Mars orbit
I Always Feel Like... Somebody’s Watching MeMSpy is a new surveillance app in which users pay a fee to gain access to monitor another device. Through this app, users can
see a live copy of everything that happens on another device. Everything that is typed, saved, or viewed, as well as the device’s location is made available. The MSpy app has caused much controversy. Many say that it is a major breech in privacy. MSpy officials have defended themselves by saying the app is for concerned parents and bosses to monitor device use. "My Spy is designed for monitoring your children, employees or others on a smartphone or mobile device that you own or have proper consent to monitor. You are required to notify users of the device that they are being monitored." However, the MSpy web-site markets the app as a spy bugging device, even referring to the phone in question as the "target." "After...installation the application runs in a stealth mode, so it is undetectable and completely invisible for the target phone’s user." This kind of anonymity would not be necessary if the person was made aware of the software.
Referendum for Scottish Indepenence fails to pass
Sept. 18
Aug. 19
Sept. 23U.S. carries out airstrikes against ISIS
Ferguson protests and looting begin
Junior EditorsAubrey SonnenfeldJ.J. HendersonRiley Currey
Kate NickersonSydney PettitMadeline Seaman Keegan StüssyTaylor Tryon
By: Hannah Fleming
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1U.S. swaps prisoners with Taliban for Sgt. Bergdahl
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July 31Ebola outbreak emerges in West Africa
Sept. 23Texas legalizes“creep shots”
Sept. 8
TMZ releases video of Ray Rice punching his fiancée
July 13Germany de-feats Argentina in 2014 FIFA World Cup
Timeline of Current Events
TOPTHREE
NEWSSTORIES
uNDERREPORTED
By: Meeleah Francisco and Taylor Tryon
Artist Rights or Human Rights? On the 10th of September Texas legalized “creepshots”, also known as “upskirt photos” where the photographer takes photos of women from under their skirts without their consent or usually their knowledge. This photo can be taken of any person on the street; a child, a grandma, a mother, any unsuspecting skirt wearer. On September 18th, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals came to the conclusion that even if it is “unethical” they should not bar the the artists right to expression, because they are far more important than the women’s right to privacy.
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A bird’s-eye view
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By: Nathan Firkins and Aubrey SonnenfeldCarl the Champion Fisher
How it all started . . .Carl started fishing at a very young age. As a boy he would go out fishing with his father. He fishes at least once a week especially when he wants to relax and take his mind off of things. Carl fishes anywhere that he can, even going out of state, for the perfect catch. even goes out of state. He competes in as many competitions as possible, using his 21 foot blue Triton boat. He has dedi- cated his life to fishing striving to get better by competing against many high level fishers. The sport of fishing is very complex and based upon Carl’s dedication, it is more than just an activ-ity. He spends countless hours a year fish-ing and wouldn’t have it any other way. About the Bass . . .Carl started out with trout and salmon fishing as a young boy. He saw bass fishing on TV then decided he wanted to take on that challenge because they are often dif-ficult to catch. He entered his first competition in hopes of doing well, but wasn’t anticipating taking home a $200 prize and a large trophy.Today, he is involved with three fishing groups; Capitol City Bass Club, Mt. St. Helens Bass Club, and B.A.S.S. Many of the competitions he enters are youth and high school, but he also enters adult fishing competitions sometimes too. Waiting for fish rarely gets frustrating, according to Carl, because you are always running around casting lines and doing things around the boat.
What to know . . .Carl says to be good at fishing make sure to go during the right season. Check lake reports frequently to make sure that the conditions are right and go to the right type of lake, for the type of fish desired. One technique Carl uses is called the “run and gun”. This strategy involves going to a spot, fish it quickly and intensely, then leaving, go to another spot, and doing the same thing all over again. This is helpful when fishing in a new lake, because it is impossible to know where all the good spots are yet. Carl loves fishing and wouldn’t choose to do anything else, and THS wishes him well in his upcoming competition.
On a typical fishing season weekend, Carl Jackson can be found casting and reeling his fishing line trying to catch the perfect Bass. He wakes up at dawn to find the perfect fishing spot and begins practicing the skills that earned him a spot at Regionals in California where he will be competing on October 12, 2014.
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By: JJ Henderson, Kate Nickerson and Sydney Pettit
Jamie Drez-OrteroAge: 15Country: SpainWhat is one thing people might not know about you? I play soccer. I started when I was young.What do you like to do in your free time? Meet with friends, watch TV, and play sports.Favorite class? Weight Training.
Paula MacovozAge: 17Country: MaldovaWhat is one thing people might not know about you? I play ping pong.How is school different in your country than here? You don’t choose your classes and you have the same classmates.Something different about America that stands out to you? People don’t judge you, you can do what you want.
Pedro Pena ZorzanoAge: 15Country: SpainWhat do you miss about home? Friends and family.How is school different in your country than here? In my country the teachers aren’t as friendly.Something different about America that stands out to you? People here are very patriotic.
Marie ChiersAge: 17Country: FranceWhat is one thing people might not know about you? I was born in Ethiopia but raised in France.How is school different in your country than here? It goes from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in my country.What can we do to make you feel welcome as a T-Birds? Talk to me!
Sarah KoeingAge: 15Country: GermanyWhat is one thing people might not know about you? I’m a vegetarian. What stereotypes have you heard about Americans? They only eat fast food.Something different about America that stands out to you? You can drive faster in Germany.
Danil KhlynovAge: 16Country: RussiaFavorite Class? Political EconomyHow is school different in your country? There are 11 grades and you have the same classmates.What can we do to make you feel welcome as a T-Bird? Be yourself.
Elina DyachkovaAge: 15Country: Ukraine Fun fact about your country? The President has a candy factory.What is one thing people might not know about you? I speak four languages.What is your favorite thing about America? The people.
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mEET THE eXCHANGE sTUDENTS
Ingrid AaseniusAge? 17Country? SwedenWhat is one thing people might not know about you? I sang for the Swedish King.What stereotypes have you heard about Americans? I thought it would be like High School Musical.What do you like to do in your free time? Dance, sing, and watch musicals.
