Cole Jolovich
March 15, 2009
English 2
Interviewee- Andrew Lobach
An Unexpected State Champ in a Ground 'Breaking' Match
On January 28, 2007, Andrew Lobach beat the 2006 State Champion, R.J Williams, by default. Both of the amazing wrestlers were about to square off on what would be a great fights.
Finally, the bell rang and the match finally started. The match started out very boring but as it progressed through the rounds, it got very intense. Lobach went for the pin but R.J escaped and put him in a hold. He was held in that position for about 25 seconds. Once he got himself free, he reversed and got him in a hold. This one lasted for a little longer than the last one at a minute and a half but still no winner was determined. When Williams escaped, they fought for position but for 30 seconds neither one of them got the advantage. The buzzer went off ending the round. Lobach faked an injury so that he would have a longer break, since there normally is not a break between rounds.
The match got underway again and Andrew Lobach got the advantage right off and pinned Williams. This pin however once again had little to no effect on R.J. The pair tumbled and tossed with each other trying to get the advantage and hopefully end this long and strenuous match. Finally, after about another minute and 15 seconds R.J grasps onto Andrew and holds him in a pin until he escapes at the second before he was pinned. This made the crowd go wild. When Lobach countered out of the pin, he reversed it putting Williams into a final hold. As Williams tried to escape, Lobach's grasp there was a loud crack that silenced the roaring crowd. Lying on the ground was R.J and his severely disfigured arm. Finally, this gut-wrenching match was over leaving Andrew Lobach of Mountain Home, Idaho the Eighth Grade State Champion of Idaho by default.
Not only were the two wrestlers completely hysterical but they also were crying, which isn't a common emotion of wrestlers. Almost immediately, after the match was finished the paramedics were on the floor hauling Williams off on a stretcher. At the interview he said that all he did was look into the crowd seeing his friends and family there cheering for him and that gave him the momentum to escape the pin and counter it allowing him to win the match. Not only was this a memorable time for him but the other wrestler would remember it as well. The main reason he would remember it was because when he broke his arm it not only damaged the bone but it also did damage to the muscle and nerves making it to where he wouldn't be able to wrestle until about his Senior year and that would be pushing it. Although it was not likely that he would be coming back him and Andrew would work as best as they could, since they were friends, to get him back to health to where he would be able to wrestle again before they graduated. It would be likely that if he came back that these two would once again face off for a State Championship later on in the future.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Car Raid
Cole Jolovich
March 5, 2009
English 2
Car Raid
What would you expect from the principal of a school? They should abide by laws, have a fairly clean driving record, and maintain their property so it looks nice and helps their image. Well Principal White has done few of these things. For one he continues to park right in front of a 'NO PARKING ZONE'. Not only is this breaking rules and laws but its breaking a school rule he put up. He knew the sign was there and parked there because it was the only spot open in the back. not only is this excuse lame but it also is untrue in some circumstances. some days I look out back when I am in the band room and see a couple of open spaces around his vehicle. Although this won't be a problem any more because he is taking down the sign. Also he has a fairly clean record although his law breaking streak continued. A few months before he began parking in the 'NO PARKING ZONE' he ran a red light and hit a man. He didn't have good insurance but just about totaled the other guys truck. He was lucky though because his vehicle took almost no damage at all. In the end he had to pay for the damages and a ticket. Along with this comes taking care of your things. When he hit the other truck he not only damaged the other vehicle but damaged his own vehicle. It was only a couple of dents in his hood but he still didn't take care of it. Also his truck is very dirty. There is dog hair everywhere and lots of older stuff all over the floor that he hasn't cleaned out. This isn't demonstrating a good look because the person whom has to be organized to help the school isn't even organized enough to clean out his vehicle. He claims that the reason it is so messy is because it was his dog vehicle before his other car died. Which brings up another good point, his other car. He told us it was a Honda and that the clutch went out in it. When he took it in to get an estimate on how much it would take to fix it he decided it was more than he was willing to pay so he sold it. Now he drives around is '82 Land Cruiser that is dirty and helps him along with his law breaking ways. This is your Tongue River High Schools Principal and his cars.
March 5, 2009
English 2
Car Raid
What would you expect from the principal of a school? They should abide by laws, have a fairly clean driving record, and maintain their property so it looks nice and helps their image. Well Principal White has done few of these things. For one he continues to park right in front of a 'NO PARKING ZONE'. Not only is this breaking rules and laws but its breaking a school rule he put up. He knew the sign was there and parked there because it was the only spot open in the back. not only is this excuse lame but it also is untrue in some circumstances. some days I look out back when I am in the band room and see a couple of open spaces around his vehicle. Although this won't be a problem any more because he is taking down the sign. Also he has a fairly clean record although his law breaking streak continued. A few months before he began parking in the 'NO PARKING ZONE' he ran a red light and hit a man. He didn't have good insurance but just about totaled the other guys truck. He was lucky though because his vehicle took almost no damage at all. In the end he had to pay for the damages and a ticket. Along with this comes taking care of your things. When he hit the other truck he not only damaged the other vehicle but damaged his own vehicle. It was only a couple of dents in his hood but he still didn't take care of it. Also his truck is very dirty. There is dog hair everywhere and lots of older stuff all over the floor that he hasn't cleaned out. This isn't demonstrating a good look because the person whom has to be organized to help the school isn't even organized enough to clean out his vehicle. He claims that the reason it is so messy is because it was his dog vehicle before his other car died. Which brings up another good point, his other car. He told us it was a Honda and that the clutch went out in it. When he took it in to get an estimate on how much it would take to fix it he decided it was more than he was willing to pay so he sold it. Now he drives around is '82 Land Cruiser that is dirty and helps him along with his law breaking ways. This is your Tongue River High Schools Principal and his cars.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Lede week 7
Cole Jolovich
Saskatchewan a jobs 'hot spot' in Canada
March 4, 2009- Are you wondering where you should go in this time of increase in unemployment and jobs dropped off? The best place to be during this bad time the best place to move to would have to be Saskatchewan. They, unlike most of the U.S and Canada, have had lowered unemployment rates from December of last year to January of this year. Ontario and the city of Toronto had an unemployment rate of 8.5% and British Columbia dropped 68,000 full-time jobs. (Question lede)
Sudan soldier: 'They told me to kill, to rape children'
March 4, 2009- How bad to you really think it is in Darfur? It is really bad since there are not only deaths of soldiers but there are also is constant rape within their own camps. It occurred so much that there were about 20 births a month of babies who had to be abandoned. The older people weren't the only ones getting raped, for the rapists also raped young children. (Question lede)
20 dead in Mexico prison riot, official says
March 4, 2009- How safe are prisons any more? They can't be to safe since 20 were killed in the Juarez prison. The riot started between two rival groups and was stopped by the guards, army, and a helicopter. To calm down the inmates enough to break up the fight 20 of the inmates were killed. (Question lede)
Study: Want a smart baby? TV's not going to help
March 4, 2009- How smart do you want your baby to be? If you do want them to be smart then don't go and buy all the educational videos you see advertised. The Children's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, and Harvard Medical School found that television does absolutely nothing for them. The supposed "educational" videos for toddlers have absolutely no effect on them at all. (Question lede)
Saskatchewan a jobs 'hot spot' in Canada
March 4, 2009- Are you wondering where you should go in this time of increase in unemployment and jobs dropped off? The best place to be during this bad time the best place to move to would have to be Saskatchewan. They, unlike most of the U.S and Canada, have had lowered unemployment rates from December of last year to January of this year. Ontario and the city of Toronto had an unemployment rate of 8.5% and British Columbia dropped 68,000 full-time jobs. (Question lede)
Sudan soldier: 'They told me to kill, to rape children'
March 4, 2009- How bad to you really think it is in Darfur? It is really bad since there are not only deaths of soldiers but there are also is constant rape within their own camps. It occurred so much that there were about 20 births a month of babies who had to be abandoned. The older people weren't the only ones getting raped, for the rapists also raped young children. (Question lede)
20 dead in Mexico prison riot, official says
March 4, 2009- How safe are prisons any more? They can't be to safe since 20 were killed in the Juarez prison. The riot started between two rival groups and was stopped by the guards, army, and a helicopter. To calm down the inmates enough to break up the fight 20 of the inmates were killed. (Question lede)
Study: Want a smart baby? TV's not going to help
March 4, 2009- How smart do you want your baby to be? If you do want them to be smart then don't go and buy all the educational videos you see advertised. The Children's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, and Harvard Medical School found that television does absolutely nothing for them. The supposed "educational" videos for toddlers have absolutely no effect on them at all. (Question lede)
Book Review
Cole Jolovich
March 4, 2009
English 2
Eldest Review
Eldest Review
It starts out with Eragon recounting the events that had happened a couple of days prior, but mostly about his battle with the Shade Durza. A few days later Orik, Saphira, Arya, and he left for Du Weldenvarden. Along the way they stop in Tarnag, so that Eragon can learn about the Dwarf customs and history since he joined them as a family member. Although they weren’t welcome they left the grand city unscathed. Once they reached the great forest of Du Weldenvarden they headed straight for the capital Ellesméra. Once there they were treated with outstanding hospitality, unlike that of the inhabitants of Tarnag. There he finds that there is another sane Rider and dragon whom will become Eragon’s and Saphira’s teachers. After several weeks of excruciating training they leave for the rebel country of Surda. There they will face their greatest battle yet.
Although Eragon, Saphira, Arya, and Orik may be the main characters they are only part of Paolini’s array of characters. Roran, Eragon’s cousin, is also mentioned. He encounters Ra’zac, monstrous creatures that hunt and feed off humans. After several bouts with them and the Empires soldiers he and the village people abandon their homes to seek salvation from the Surdans. Once they reach the city of Teirm they encounter a merchant who helps them steal a ship and go to Surda. Once there they join Surda and the Varden.
Nasuada, leader of the Varden, rests from the long move from their original home. Though her rest is short lived because the Varden has many troubles and she has to prepare for war. Although she isn’t alone because she has the Council of Elders, a group of advisors, and King Orrin, the King of Surda, to advise her in her upcoming test of strength. She also has Elva, a “blessed girl” whose blessing was mispronounced and made into a curse, which she shields others from pain. From this she is used as a bodyguard for Nasuada.
This novel by Christopher Paolini demonstrates many of the parts of good writing. One of them was climax. There wasn’t only one but he really incorporated it into many of the chapters as well. The longer of the chapters definitely had climaxes. Some of the shorter ones got grouped up and had a climax between them. The climaxes that included Eragon were the greatest because Paolini seems to bring out Eragon and Saphira’s personality making it even better than usual. This I think is one of Paolini’s greatest strengths in his writing.
Another strong piece in his writing was his ability to lay down a great plot. He makes it easy to get the idea of the story but makes it much more than it seems. For example he puts out complex ideas that are open for thought so that people can interpret it differently. Since he does this I think it makes his writing much stronger because then it leaves people to think about what they read and even after they are done reading it. When he leaves it open ended like he does it allows him to collaborate with e-mails and letters he has received from fans to decide how he wants to plot out the next book. Apparently, Paolini uses plot very well in his books.
I think this is a great read for those who either like or are neutral towards fantasy fiction. Most of the chapters are packed with action and fighting. Each and every action made by the main characters effects what will occur later, either in the next book or later on in the book itself. The writer omits so much energy into the book when you’re reading it you feel impacted by what happens to the characters. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I believe that you will to if you give it a try.
March 4, 2009
English 2
Eldest Review
Eldest Review
It starts out with Eragon recounting the events that had happened a couple of days prior, but mostly about his battle with the Shade Durza. A few days later Orik, Saphira, Arya, and he left for Du Weldenvarden. Along the way they stop in Tarnag, so that Eragon can learn about the Dwarf customs and history since he joined them as a family member. Although they weren’t welcome they left the grand city unscathed. Once they reached the great forest of Du Weldenvarden they headed straight for the capital Ellesméra. Once there they were treated with outstanding hospitality, unlike that of the inhabitants of Tarnag. There he finds that there is another sane Rider and dragon whom will become Eragon’s and Saphira’s teachers. After several weeks of excruciating training they leave for the rebel country of Surda. There they will face their greatest battle yet.
Although Eragon, Saphira, Arya, and Orik may be the main characters they are only part of Paolini’s array of characters. Roran, Eragon’s cousin, is also mentioned. He encounters Ra’zac, monstrous creatures that hunt and feed off humans. After several bouts with them and the Empires soldiers he and the village people abandon their homes to seek salvation from the Surdans. Once they reach the city of Teirm they encounter a merchant who helps them steal a ship and go to Surda. Once there they join Surda and the Varden.
Nasuada, leader of the Varden, rests from the long move from their original home. Though her rest is short lived because the Varden has many troubles and she has to prepare for war. Although she isn’t alone because she has the Council of Elders, a group of advisors, and King Orrin, the King of Surda, to advise her in her upcoming test of strength. She also has Elva, a “blessed girl” whose blessing was mispronounced and made into a curse, which she shields others from pain. From this she is used as a bodyguard for Nasuada.
This novel by Christopher Paolini demonstrates many of the parts of good writing. One of them was climax. There wasn’t only one but he really incorporated it into many of the chapters as well. The longer of the chapters definitely had climaxes. Some of the shorter ones got grouped up and had a climax between them. The climaxes that included Eragon were the greatest because Paolini seems to bring out Eragon and Saphira’s personality making it even better than usual. This I think is one of Paolini’s greatest strengths in his writing.
Another strong piece in his writing was his ability to lay down a great plot. He makes it easy to get the idea of the story but makes it much more than it seems. For example he puts out complex ideas that are open for thought so that people can interpret it differently. Since he does this I think it makes his writing much stronger because then it leaves people to think about what they read and even after they are done reading it. When he leaves it open ended like he does it allows him to collaborate with e-mails and letters he has received from fans to decide how he wants to plot out the next book. Apparently, Paolini uses plot very well in his books.
I think this is a great read for those who either like or are neutral towards fantasy fiction. Most of the chapters are packed with action and fighting. Each and every action made by the main characters effects what will occur later, either in the next book or later on in the book itself. The writer omits so much energy into the book when you’re reading it you feel impacted by what happens to the characters. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I believe that you will to if you give it a try.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Object News Story
Jeremy Grimes
Cole Jolovich
Andrew Lobach
Joe Schankey
Eraser Kills Boards
Lafawnda and Peter were found dead in Bangkok. The only suspect is a black eraser named Jeremy. He allegedly killed his wife and friend in the vacation house. He claimed to have been in Mongolia eagle hunting when the murder took place. He was spotted by refugees from Canada, while they were sipping on the tree sap, fleeing from what appeared to be a murder. The Canadian refugees went to the scene and found them dead in the hot tub. Almost as soon as they saw them they called poison control because they saw some rat poison in their martinis. Since Jeremy has a job as an exterminator and has a close relation to both the victims he is the only suspect. Although he continues to deny it we keep obtaining more and more evidence that makes it seem like it was him. We asked him though what the names of the Mongolians that took him hunting and he couldn't answer. This doesn't necessarily mean he didn't but it makes me wonder if he really didn't. Most people think that this couldn't happen since he is so much smaller than everything else but he can hunt with eagles he just does it slightly differently. He sits on the back of the eagle while following the Mongolians. Once they find the animal he spurs it like a horse to attack the prey. This creates the ultimate thrill for him. His story seems to work out almost perfectly but the only problem is that the outfitter that he claimed to have gone hunting with has no record of him paying for a hunt through them. Also there was a dark powder found around the crime scene and on the rat poison box. The powder matches the powder in his hairy underside. He wasn't very discrete about cleaning himself thoroughly before he committed his crime. He will have a lifetime sentence in prison with no bail or parole on good behavior.
Cole Jolovich
Andrew Lobach
Joe Schankey
Eraser Kills Boards
Lafawnda and Peter were found dead in Bangkok. The only suspect is a black eraser named Jeremy. He allegedly killed his wife and friend in the vacation house. He claimed to have been in Mongolia eagle hunting when the murder took place. He was spotted by refugees from Canada, while they were sipping on the tree sap, fleeing from what appeared to be a murder. The Canadian refugees went to the scene and found them dead in the hot tub. Almost as soon as they saw them they called poison control because they saw some rat poison in their martinis. Since Jeremy has a job as an exterminator and has a close relation to both the victims he is the only suspect. Although he continues to deny it we keep obtaining more and more evidence that makes it seem like it was him. We asked him though what the names of the Mongolians that took him hunting and he couldn't answer. This doesn't necessarily mean he didn't but it makes me wonder if he really didn't. Most people think that this couldn't happen since he is so much smaller than everything else but he can hunt with eagles he just does it slightly differently. He sits on the back of the eagle while following the Mongolians. Once they find the animal he spurs it like a horse to attack the prey. This creates the ultimate thrill for him. His story seems to work out almost perfectly but the only problem is that the outfitter that he claimed to have gone hunting with has no record of him paying for a hunt through them. Also there was a dark powder found around the crime scene and on the rat poison box. The powder matches the powder in his hairy underside. He wasn't very discrete about cleaning himself thoroughly before he committed his crime. He will have a lifetime sentence in prison with no bail or parole on good behavior.
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