October 2010
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October 2010
Upcoming Events tter e l a Write voice ! t u o Speak editor and t all i to the nion. Subm pi your o letters to .com o o h a cho@y e n e brem Oct. 20: All-School Testing Oct. 22: End of Quarter 1 Oct. 24: Scarecrow Fest Nov. 10: Parent Teacher Conferences Nov. 11: No School 15203 S. Pulaski Rd. Midlothian, Illinois 60445 Volume 57, Issue 1 October 12, 2010 Students excel in functional living program by Shanequa Figgins Echo reporter There’s a new program here at Bremen called EXCEL. The Board of Education and retired Special Education coordinator John Krapf were instrumental in making this program happen. All of the students enrolled in the EXCEL program come from many different schools in the district in order to get the help and attention that they need. EXCEL helps student develop basic life skills. The teachers in the EXCEL program instruct on everyday skills that one would need to survive in today’s world. The students learn basic cooking skills, how to navigate around their communities, counting money, telling time, buying items at the store and even how to get and use a library card. The EXCEL students also work around school, particularly in the cafeteria and athletic department. The teachers are Ms. Lisa Giglio and Ms. ChrisTina German. One student, a freshman named Tytianna, is very excited about being apart of this program. She loves to learn about completing the laundry, going to the store and washing dishes. “Bremen is way Students in the new functional living program at Bremen complete tasks around their kitchen recently. The students develop basic life skills. better than my previous school,” exclaimed Tytianna. This young girl has goals to pursue a law enforcement job, or possibly the job of a hairstylist after completing the EXCEL program. Another student, a freshman named Omarr, loves being in the class. He enjoys learning functional life skills while in EX- CEL, but also likes to learn about the traditional subject areas in school too. Omarr’s favorite subjects are Math and Reading. Although he feels as if he had never really learned much in school before this point, he knows that he has learned a lot since being in the EXCEL program. Freshman Learning Center open to help all students succeed by Hope Liddell Echo reporter Bremen High School brings aid to and allows for determination in its students. The Freshman Learning Center is a new program designed to help the freshman get off to a great start with their first year of high school. This program fosters the motivation needed to get through the rest of their years in high school. The program is run during the day for freshman, and from three to four o’clock for the rest of the student body. During the day, the freshman can go to the Learning Center during their study hall and receive assistance from an English/Math tutor, teacher, or the English/Math doctor. The fresh- tration states that any athlete, who men should really choose to take receives a D or an E on their midadvantage of getting the help they term, must go to the Learning Cenneed to succeed. Students should ter to bring up their grade in order recognize that it is very easy to fall to continue to be on the team. The behind; the learning center is used freshmen, athletes, and the other to benefit the students should students. be capable and Getting help at the responsible There should Freshman Learning Center: enough for getbe no reason ting the proper * During study hall at all for any assistance they * After school (3 pm4 pm) student to say need. they do not “We want know how to to reduce freshdo their work or do not understand man failures and encourage all what they are learning in class if of our students to work hard,” they are not even willing to make explains principal Dr. Kibelkis. the effort to get help. “Counselors are here everyday to The learning center is work with the freshmen, which is available to athletes as well. A new important. This way the freshmen rule that was created by adminis- will know who their counselors are and become familiar with them. We also wish to increase our attendance,” Kibelkis included. Furthermore, all of our students should utilize what is avaliable to help them succeed. The new Learning Center can only help to amplify a student’s knowledge. Mr. Mecozzi also states, “We run everyone’s grades(who comes to the Learning Center),” says Director Mr. Mecozzii. “The goal is for no one to fail,” Mecozzii said. Students need to continue to set goals for themselves and always have a positive attitude. Students need to continue to raise the bar...and with the new Learning Center at Bremen, students just may have the opportunity to do that. Page 2 News Bremen High School Parent group hosts 3rd Silent Auction by Hope Liddell Echo reporter Bremen High School 15203 S. Pulaski Midlothian, IL 60445 (708) 371-3600 ext. 3240 [email protected] Editor in Chief Kent Spencer Managing Editor Lisette Beltran Staff Mike Burbatt Renea Burns Tamar Carter Shanequa Figgins Laura Gonzalez Omar Gordillo Hope Liddell Cuoy Harmon Jayneisha Marshall Monet Marzette Jose Ramos Malik Reese Dariel Thomas Selena Wilson Advisers Ms. Jen Intihar Ms. Jen Dwyer Editorial Policy The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the faculty, staff, or administration of Bremen Community High School. Letters to the editor can be emailed to [email protected] and are subject to editing for length. The Echo newspaper is published monthly by LithoType, LLC in Lansing, Ill. The Silent Auction not only gets parents involved, it also aids in students’ education. Bremen High School held the third annual Silent Auction on Oct. 2 and it was a success this year, just as it has been in the past. Within the first year, in 2008, the parent group helped to raise $7,000. In the second year, in 2009, the community members raised about $11,000. Dr. Kibelkis said the totals for this year were still being counted as of Oct. 7, but that more than $5,000 has been calculated. The rigorous amount of work that goes into putting the auction together was completed mostly by a parent group (parents of Bremen students). The main objective was to have a Silent Auction to raise money for student scholarships. Although it is a parentrun event, it is also a way to get even more community members to support the local high school than just those who are running it. Although Dr. Kilbekis definitely encourages staff members to come, (to the event) and make donations, he also works to foster parent-support as well. “We really want to see more parents,” exclaimed Kibelkis. It is a goal of the parent volunteers and the principal to get as many people to attend the auction as possible. The more the merrier; also, the more individuals who attend means the more money for student scholarships, seeing that a portion of the money does benefit the students directly. This event is a silent raffle, so-to-speak, in which anybody can come to Bremen High School to bid on different items. The Silent Auction offers photo by Malik Reese Parents and community members browse the items available at the third annual Silent Auction, which raises money for student scholarships and other academic programs fine prizes to the buyers. There worked together to create a bashave been items given away such ket of school supplies and a few as sports autographs, bikes, bags, of the current bestselling novetc. The students are even invited els out there. This basket was to attend the auction as students decked out with a red and gray have the possibility of winning a ribbon and was sure to catch the free yearbook or free lunch for a eye of many. In addition to many basweek. Perhaps the committee kets, some teachers donate monthat puts the Silent Auction to- ey to go towards a raffle item that gether can make more of a push was sure to be a big hit: a jar of in the future to inspire more stu- lottery tickets. Ms. Evbuoma can tell that dents to attend the auction as well. Maybe in the future, stu- the Silent Auction is a sure way to dents could get a discounted tick- help many families and was truly able to see the positive outcome et to enter the auction. Basket Raffles are also of last year’s auction at graduaincluded in the auction. Each tion at the end of the 2009-2010 Department collects money and school year. “It was uplifting because compiles a basket that formally represents their department. For at the end of the year I was able instance, the Math Department to see the students who were created a basket which had items graduating, and during the ceresuch as calculators and math ma- mony you could see the apprecinipulatives. The math depart- ation from the families and how ment also created a big seller, grateful students were,(who rethis was the “One-on-one math ceived scholarships) “says Mrs. Evbuoma. tutoring.” This year the IMC staff and the English Department The Echo needs YOU! We need reporters, page designers, and cartoonists for the new school year. See Ms. Intihar (Rm 148) or Ms. Dwyer (Rm 143) for more information 2009-2010 October 12, 2010 Page 3 Second Semester Honor Roll - Spring 2010 Honors With Distinction Class of 2011 Sean Doyle Ashley Dudek Harmony Johnson Anna-Lena Sternkopf Timothy Stofferahn Class of 2012 Melissa Bullard Jane Gross Kaila Milham-Cassin Malachi Rhoden Aalliah Robinson Class of 2013 Marielisa Avalos Tamar Carter Vanessa Cortez Jovani Diaz Vargas Elizabeth Gonzalez Cheyenne Hushka Erik Jaime Hope Liddell Jayneisha Marshall Allison Milen Mariana Orozco Kara O’Sullivan Andrea Salcedo Arielle Tyus Kiarra Williams Selena Wilson High Honors Class of 2011 Alexa Athans Amber Buchanan Derell Carter Santiago Cazares Diane Deanda Berenice Dezha Edgar Espinosa Jael Gordon Crisstian Hernandez Paul Janke James Miller Carissa Ramirez Shaquille Reed Mario Rodriguez Lance Simpson Adrian Steele Jose Unzueta Aaron Washington Sarah Webster Michael Wilke Nolan Woods Class of 2012 Jesus Ahumada Christina Bravo Tracy Bulthuis Kelley Cohn Alexis Dee Taylor Galvin Georgina Gramont Anier Juarez Michael Knight Kalin McKean Makina Moses Magdalena Muniz Brandon Ochoa Nora Perez Kelly Pilny David Sanchez Sarah Skelley Danqua Smith Fatima Vargas Armando Villanueva Ayuanna Washington Kyesha Wesley Deanna Young Yvette Zuniga Class of 2013 Jesus Aguilar Noemi Aguirre Lindsey Baker Terry Bereta Kaylia Brown-Jackson Leah Dandurand Jamie Duckwall Jennifer Escobedo Ariel Feregrino Jeremy Graniczny Margaret Hayes Angelica Hernandez Ulises Hernandez Khadijah Ibrahim Quinn Johnson Bria Marley Kristopher Marroquin Amaranta Martinez Timothy McDowell Dana Mercado Jazmine Overstreet Stefanie Posch Kelly Rampage Kelly Regan Alina Rivera Matthew Sessions Jasmine Sparrock-Cook Raven Standfield Jacqueline Tieri Viviana Villegas Eric West Honors Class of 2011 Talia Anderson Thomas Benveniste Briana Bienkowski Andrew Broughton Anthony Burleson Kassandra Carbajal Pedro Chavez Sokoya Collins Hector Contreras Brandon Cottrell Daisy Diaz-Diaz Joshua Dominguez Justin Doyle Demi Edwards Nicholas Fabian Randi Feltz Enrique Fernandez-Morales Baltazar Galarza Lisa Gary Omar Gomez David Gonzales Oscar Gonzalez Roosevelt Gordon Nicole Hulsey Relfkevin Jackson Quiante Johnson Dylan Kent Kelsey Kozlowski Lonzo Liddell Sergio Lopez Jasmin Lozano Aungelique Lucas Andy Magdaleno Kaneisha May Andres Meza Genesis Montes Betzabeth Montoya Lizahira Mora Michael Morrissey Jasmin Oldham Jaymin Patel Miranda Pernell Jose Plascencia Leann Powers Fernanda Prado Vincentia Ramsey Melissa Rosenthal Abeni Salcedo Samantha Santiago Erik Segoviano Jose Serrano Desiree Shelton D Andre Slaughter Elizabeth Solis Frank Soto Drew Strom Raechel Struebing Melissa Timms Amalia Vargas Priscilla Vazquez Ariana Vernardo Lindsey Wallace Jason Widstrom Class of 2012 Juan Andrade Alejandra Araiza Fernando Avalos Arianna Bell Laymondt Blakemore Brian Bravo Octavio Camacho Jean Carrillo Maria Carrillo Kelly Cluck Kasheia Cook Johncarlo Covarrubias Emily Dillman Brittney Esparza Molly Feil Anibal Fernandez Jonqis Fillyaw Alexis Fischl Julio Flores Samantha Gage Melanie Gerhardt Omar Gordillo Jeffrey Green Yahaira Guerrero Robin Hawkins Lisa Hernandez Sonia Iturbe Taylor Kaniewski Sarah Krygowski Kelly Lendi Korey Little Rachel Lopez Jessica Lundeen Anthony Magdaleno Emmanuel Maldonado Maria Marquez Seth McClerklin Shanelle Moore Damien Murillo Luis Parra Emily Petty Jacob Pope Jamicka Price John Pronobis Alexis Provancal Jose Quarles Analis Ramirez Jonathan Reynoso Noel Sanders Taylor Sanders Olivia Sartin Tyler Sifuentez Justin Simmons Kyle Slee Danica Smith Robert Smith Adeyemi Sosina Jeremy Svihula Juan Tapia Alejandro Torres Jessica Valenzuela Brian Waddell Zakia Williams Mychelle Willis Tyler Woodke Chanille Woods Agnieszka Zawadzka Class of 2013 Khalial Abrams Kyanna Alcala-Nieves William Arellano Ceanna Barnes Kelseanna Barnes Michael Bereta Darren Cabrera Roberta Caratachea Caitlin Christ Zachary Crim Christopher Cuthbert Ludibina Delarosa Donald Dreher Raul Esparza Jerosem Esparza Castillo Andres Espinoza Ariana Gallardo Mario Garcia Gustavo Gaytan Michael Gosnell Dominique Guzzonato Shanice Harris Michael Holmes Miguel Iniguez Kevin Lorz Tyreanna Martin Jacob Matthys Mercury Miller Marco Montes Amaris Ocon Ricky Olson Rushhil Patel Elliot Peralta Francinet Perez Gina Pusateri Esperanza Salgado Savannah Schofield Brayer Serratos Demetrius Shelton Laceann Studnicka Sydni Swain Alejandra Tehandon Jesse Vasquez Delia Ventura Stephanie Vicencio Maria Zambrano How do I make the Honor Roll at Bremen High School? Honors with Distinction High Honors Honors 4.0 GPA 3.99 - 3.5 GPA 3.45 - 3.0 GPA Page 4 News Bremen High School Homecoming week brings out Bremen pride by Tamar Carter Echo reporter One of the most anticipated events at Bremen High School is Homecoming. Of course, along with Homecoming comes Homecoming spirit week! This is the time of the year when everyone can show their school pride. This special week consists of pep assemblies and class competitions. On Monday, September 13, 2010, students participated in the Dress for Success Day. On this particular day students chose to dress professionally, not just in ordinary school attire. Many young ladies wore their high heels and whether they kept them on all day or not, it’s always fun to show school pride. The guys didn’t look too shabby either. Tuesday was Decades Day and Bremen looked like the students took a trip in a time machine. From the retro-neon colors to the black smooth leather, just about every decade was represented somehow. Surprisingly, one student even wore a dress from the 19th century! Many people definitely thought outside of the box. Wacky Tacky day is probably the event that students look forward to the most and it is definitely the craziest. On Wednesday, everyone felt free to let their creativity shine. For example, one male was brave enough to dress up as a female including a wig and a dress. There really is no limit to what you can come up with and that was proven by the many participants. Crazy colored socks lit up the hallways and looking at those contrasting colors could have made someone’s eyes hurt. Let’s just say that the fashion police would have been writing tickets non-stop. Cultural Dress Day was one of the new additions this year. Students chose to dress like a culture other than their own. This might The 2010 Homecoming Court poses after being announced at the kick-off assembly. The court pictured includes: (back) Tojonie Richard, Sherman Carter, Christopher Reeves, Jerome Montgomery, Ryan Anderl, Brian Tellez, and Larry Acevedo. (front) Shaunacy Brazier, Sokoya Collins, Suzly Villanueva, Melissa Timms, Gabriela Hernandez, Bianca Juarez, and Megan Alessi. have been one of the toughest spirit days to get with enough energy to pack a school two times an idea of what to do. The decision had to be our size! This spirit week was undeniably enmade to dress like African culture, Mexican gaging and fun to say the least. Congratulaculture and even Dutch. There were numer- tions goes out to the Junior class who won the ous cultures to choose from and students had overall class competition. On another note, the homecoming hall fun expressing diversity in our school. Red and gray, we are loyal to you, al- decorating contest was different this year. ways by your side! This first line of Bremen’s How, you ask? Well, in previous years each school song was proved to be true on Friday, class (freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and the 17th. The art club provided face painting seniors) decked out their own section of the during lunch hours for a small fee of $1 and hallway competing against the other classes. that was a sure success. The colors of red, However, this year it was every man, or womgray, black and white were decorated on indi- an, for themself! Two winners were chosen vidual’s faces in several forms. Also, all of the from each grade level. A prize of $100 went fall sports teams showed their pride by wear- to the first place winner and $25 for the runing their team uniform the whole day. The pep ner-up. This sure was a tough contest to win! assemblies on Monday and Friday were filled Congratulations to the all of the winners! October 12, 2010 Entertainment Page 5 Drama Club Band, Choir set goals plans scares, for new school year laughs for fall productions by Jayneisha Marshall Echo reporter by Jayneisha Marshall Echo reporter Mr. Andrew Rybarczyk has directed the plays here at Bremen High school for three years now. He has worked side-byside with his good friend Mr. Ben Salgado. With Ms. Jen Intihar working to keep everything running as planned, the three keep each other and the cast and crew of the drama club motivated. This year’s play is one of a kind…Pizza Wars. Mr. Rybarczyk said “when they sent me this script I thought it was just amazing.” He thought it was a good story, and everyone could relate to it. One reason he knew that everyone would love this play was because... everyone loves pizza! The cast and crew has to work hard memorizing lines and setting everything up for the play, and to support this, the Drama Club has some awesome fundraisers planned for this year. The biggest fundraiser this year is the “Haunted House Freakshow,” which will be twice the scare as last year...and did I mention...there will be a nighttime debut of the Haunted House on Saturday, Oct. 23?!!! Get ready for your worst nightmare. If you want to be scared the way a haunted house should scare you, come out to the night show, or for a tamer version, check out the “Freak Show” during Scarecrow Fest on Sunday, Oct. 24. In addition to the awesome haunted house, the drama club must do many other fundraisers to earn money to go toward the set, costumes and future plays. Another fundraiser that’s taking place now is the car wash sale. Members are selling coupons for Delta Sonic car washes. There will also be a candy fundraiser that will take place later on in the winter. Coming up, there will be what’s known as The Great Pizza War fundraiser on Oct. 21. Students can buy tickets to sample pizza from local pizza restaurants and then vote in several different categories for who has the best pizza. After attending the fundraiser, be ready to come out and see Pizza Wars. The play will be performed on the stage at 7 p.m. Oct. 27, Oct. 28 and Oct. 29, and at 5 p.m. Oct. 30. Trust and believe you will enjoy this play and get some good laughs. Do you like to listen to Stevie Wonder? …Or sing his songs? If so, come listen to the band and color guard perform during half time at the home football games. Or just come and sing with the choir and take part in their “Stevie Wonder Project.” What gave band director Mr. Ben Salgado the idea to do this for both band, color guard and choir? “Well I heard this marching band one day and they were doing a Stevie Wonder show; I was interested in what I heard and saw and thought that would be just right for the band and color guard (at Bremen),” stated Salgado. “I though that if the band loved the idea, maybe choir would too.” How does the band feel about only having three home games this year? It is obvious that they really wish there could be more so they would be able to perform, since performing at ‘away’ games is not an option. However, it seems that they give so much power when out there performing that all spectators will see a great show, even if there are only 3 football-season performances. Mr. Salgado is especially proud of his band and color guard this year. “They look terrific they have made a huge improvement from last year!” Mr. Salgado has noticed much improvement; could it be that the band director has a little more help coaching than in the past? Bremen High School has a new face in band; it’s student-teacher, Mr. Nelson. Mr. Nelson has been helping Mr. Salgado lead this great group and has thoroughly enjoyed it so far. “I think it is a lot of fun! There are great, talented students here at Bremen and I really love the educational atmosphere; it’s the greatest thing I have ever seen!” Nelson said. Mr. Nelson has dreamed of being a teacher since first grade. He planned for education to be his focus; and he decided that he must go into the field of music. He earned his degree to become a music teacher and now continues to live his dream each and every day at Bremen High School. This year the bond that the band and color guard has created with each other is amazing. “The band puts in many hours and during the time that we spend with each other; we become closer; it’s like we become a family,” stated Nelson. The teamwork and dedication of the 2010-2011 group is phenomenal. The choir can silence a room with a talent that cannot be overlooked. It’s obvious to the spectators that when the color guard is out there waving their flags it’s like nothing else matters. It seems as if the band wouldn’t rather be anywhere else than playing at BHS. The group really works together to create a unique harmony all their own. The Bremen Theatre is proud to announce The Great Pizza War Tickets only $4 Come sample some pizza and vote for who you thinkhasthebestpizzaaround! You get a slice of pizza fromeachofthefollowing: Kenootz Ken&Dicks Barones Little Caesars Beggars More still signing up! Oct. 21 at 3:00 pm Page 6 New rules shape new school year for students News Bremen High School Art, English instruct each other by Monet Marzette Echo reporter Over the summer Mrs. Bogard’s AP English students were required to read three books. One book that many took a particular interest in was “The Awakening.” To make a long novel short, by Selena Wilson it was about a character by the name Echo reporter of Edna Pontellier who was tired of As the school year begins being the wife society thought she at Bremen, everyone can’t help but should be. Her character began to notice that many changes have been grow as the story unfolded; at one point she became a painter. made at Bremen. She was inspired by art and These changes have affect- ed the rules that students are used music, although in one part of her to follwing as well as the teaching staff for this year. Mr. Sikora, assistant principal and activities director, said the changes in staff occur to the changing enrollment and course by Dariel Thomas requests made by students. Echo reporter Another change at Bremen that can be noticed by all students: Have you ever listened to the long term ban on facial piercthe intercom and heard the name ings and earrings for males has been ‘G.I.R.L.’ club? In the club, the lifted. It seems that not only the ladies learn the major lessons students like this new freedom, but of how to conduct oneself as a much of the administration and staff G.I.R.L.- Gorgeous, Intelligent, members enjoy this change also. Righteous, Lady. “It’s actually a good idea to The G.I.R.L. club supme; It’s a non-issue and was a pain ports R.A.E methodology; simfor teachers and faculty members to ply put- Read, Abstain, and keep reminding students to remove Exercise. They practice R.A.E the jewelry,” Sikora said. by encouraging the members to An additional difference read a book for fun everyday, from last year at Bremen High abstain from anything harmful School is that the freshmen study to our bodies as our bodies are halls have moved. The move was put into place so to focus mainly on the freshmen- to make sure they’re on the right track for their high school period. It is important for all freshmen to get a great start when it comes to entering high school. In addition to moving study halls, the Freshman Advisory program is being revamped daily to continue to provide a positive experience to freshmen learning the ropes of high school. Contrary to last, this year, the Freshman Advisory lessons are presented on Fridays. Mr. Sikora said that moving the lessons to Fridays were “a good idea because it lets the freshmen focus in on the lesson a little better; they can reflect about their week and talk about the upcoming events for the next week.” Overall, the physical appearance of the school has improved too. Over the summer, a new tile floor was installed and many classrooms were painted. “I think it’s(the school) in good shape,” Sikora said. “I feel like the school is headed on the right direction.” life she really didn’t paint because she had lost all inspiration. The AP Art teacher Mrs. Reid and AP English teacher Mrs. Bogard took their classes on an in-school and out-ofschool trip; both of which could be related to the book. The in-school trip consisted of the AP Art class learning a little background on the book “The Awakening” and the AP English class learning some of the basics of painting. Although Mrs. Reid’s class didn’t read the entire book, the students did learn the key parts of the book to see Edna’s transformational G.I.R.L. Club continues to inspire young ladies our temples, and exercise daily to stay healthy and fit. The club teaches R.A.E to Bremen High School students, as well as other students. The club also participates in a field trip at least once a month. The field trips are scheduled to travel to Central Park school to give a R.A.E presentation. G.I.R.L. club is a lot of fun, but most of all it teaches everyone involved a lot about themselves. It is a club that really gives traditional values that will make a positive influence on all those involved. process in life and how the events in the book tied into some major elements of art. The classes also learned about the paintings in the Institute and how they could be related themes in the book. Art was displayed on a large screen in Bremen’s IMC just so everyone could see exactly what the teachers were talking about and be on the same page before leaving the building. After the small PowerPoint presentation, the classes went outside of the school to paint pictures of either the forest preserve or whatever they wanted. The classes then went back to the school to catch the bus for the Art Institute. When the classes arrived, they learned about paintings that the character Edna may have painted. Next, the classes went in to the different exhibits to learn about different artists. On Oct. 8, Mrs. Reid and Mrs. Bogard presented this experience at the Teacher Institute. Teachers from the whole district came to watch the presentation in order to learn about the trip and just what it taught the students. For future classes who are in AP Art or AP English, the Mrs. Reid’s and Mrs. Bogard’s plans are for the students to be able to teach about their stronger subject area: for example Mrs. Reid’s art class students will teach about art, and Ms. Bogard’s English students will teach about English. The Bremen Theater is proud to present Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m Thursday, Oct. 28 at 7p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. CD Review Page 7 New album offers a mix of sounds for everyone October 12, 2010 by Cuoy Harmon Echo reporter R&B heartthrob Trey Songz is back to make the ladies melt with his new hot and sensual album “Passion, Pain & Pleasure.” After being on the “Blueprint 3” tour, Tremaine Neverson’s everrising popularity continues to reach new heights. Here is a run-down of some of the songs on the album: Track 1: Here We Go Again (Intro)- There is nothing special really about this song, just a live stage intro to make the listener prepared for the excitement of the album. Track 2: Love Faces- This is a stand strong song that both sexes will love. It caters to the minds and attentions of couples. An incredible song to relaxed to; one of the better songs on the album. Track 4: Alone- This is a clubtype song, produced by Tha Bizness. It gets you up and no doubt will keep you out on the dance floor enjoying yourself. Track 5: Bottoms Up (feat. Nicki Minaj)- This song serves as the album’s lead single. This is like part 2 or the remix to “Say Aah,” with Fabolous, but replaces Loso with the Young Money mistress, Nicki Lewinsky. Track 6: Pain (Interlude)- Taking the slower tone, Trey goes into the Pain of the album and sings from his heart. You can feel the emotion come from out of his voice. Track 7: Can’t Be FriendsShowing his serious side, Trey talks to a former girlfriend and reports that they just can’t be friends after a break up. Chosen as the album’s second single, this song is closely compared to Usher’s “Confessions II,” however, the song has its own scars underneath. Nonetheless, incredible. Track 8: Please Return My CallBegging for his girl to come back, Trey becomes even more somber on this song. The listener is able to see his emotions, but it seems like he could’ve kept some of the emotion to himself. Track 9: Made to Be TogetherNot one of my personal favorite records, but still decent. This is one of those, “R. Kelly” songs that give him the comparison. I understand and see the resemblance in the song, and he does it well. Track 12: Unusual (feat. Drake)My personal favorite song on the album, Trey and Canadian-superstar Drake collaborated again for this piece presented to you. Track 13: DoorbellLeaving a catchy phrase, Trey makes a special entrance at your front door with this song. Another “R. Kelly” type song, but enjoyable by everybody. Track 15: Unfortunate- Showing a faster Hip-Hop beat, made by Noah “40” Shebib, this song shows how a relationship can be so sad when it ends with a break up. Track 16: Blind- The live instruments in this song allow Trey and Travis Barker to show that real music is not dead. Making the song come alive, he shows how blind some men are to certain situations. Great song. Track 17: You Need Just Me- A pop song for the radio, but still decent to listen to. Track 18: Already Taken (bonus track)- After being on the Step Up! 3-D Soundtrack, it only seemed right to have the song appear on the album. Trey confesses to the world that he is already taken. Sorry ladies. Track 19: I Like Dat (Freaky Freaky Dance) (feat. Swizz Beatz & T.I.) (bonus track)- Making his Hip-Hip connections, Trey hooked up with Swizz, and the king of the south, Tip, to make this song blast out. Track 21: Love Me Better (Here We Go Again Complete Edition) (bonus track)- Taking the intro of the album and remixing it to make into a longer, better song, was a good idea for Trey. Such a good look. Overall look, with only a few bad songs and several that warrant a parent advisory, Passion, Pain & Pleasure, should topple the Grammy’s next year for best R&B album. The song is amazing in all, if you don’t have it, then you’re missing out and slipping on your music. 5 out of 5 Little Joes. Wade and Common give back to Chicago kids Homecoming 2010 by Kent Spencer Editor in Chief photo by Lisette Beltran The Real Men Dance team performs at the Homecoming Assembly on Sept. 17. The team entertained the crowd as they danced to a medley of songs. Bears RB Forte opens up about winless preseason by Kent Spencer Editor in Chief Ending their winless pre-season with a 0-4 record, the Chicago Bears led fans into the season opener with a sense of uncertainty. Bears running back Matt Forte had his thoughts about pre-season. “I felt good about it. A lot of people looked at our record and saw that we didn’t win a pre-season game. We went out there and played well on offense, and I think [each] Sunday, we’ll show that,” said Forte. The team calmed some nerves with a season opener controversial win over the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. A highly thought-to-be touchdown pass to Lions WR Calvin Johnson would have won the game for the Lions. A recent rule set by the NFL made the catch incomplete as Johnson planted both of his feet in the in-zone but lost control of the ball as he rolled on the ground. The Bears won 19-14. Newly acquired running back Chester Taylor looked good on the field. Taylor gained a total of 71 yards for the day. “It’s a good thing Taylor is here,” Forte said. “A lot of teams have 2 running backs and he also gives me a chance to get some rest in the games so I can be full strength in the fourth quarter. It’s very rare these days that you see a guy take every snap at running back. It’s a tough position and you get hit on every play. So actually it’s good to have 2 or 3 running backs on the team.” Taylor came to Chicago after spending four years with the Minnesota Vikings. Taylor was a big part of the team’s success last year clinching the NFC North title. The Vikings took a first game 14-9 loss from the New Orleans Saints. Taylor coming to the Bears will prove as a good move when the clutch running back picks up the slack from the highly counted upon players as he did in crucial times with Vikings go-to guy Adrian Petterson. This can possibly put the back into playing a higher role with this team. The NFC North looks like it might end up being a close race of potential Division Champs. “I think we match up well in our division. A lot of people are picking Green Bay or Minnesota. But I don’t care who they pick, we still have to play the game. There will be some hard fought games but we’ll do well,” said Forte. With their latest win over the Carolina Panthers, the Bears have a 4-1 record. On Aug. 19, Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade and Grammy Award winning recording artist Common, made their way to south side of Chicago to personally present a check of $100,000 to the Light House Youth Center. Despite the shock of their arrival, the smiles of the youth told it all. The excitement on Aug. 19 spread like wildfire as the crowd ended up having a rally of rock singing, poem recitals, and dance performances. The happiness generated by the kids was proof of the positive impact the donation had on the entire Light House Youth Center. Built in 2008, the Light House has kept its mission true to the people of Chicago: give the young people hope for the future, mentorship, and academic/spiritual development. Thanks to Wade and Common, now the foundation has a bit more funding to help benefit the organization and community. The donations were presented from “Wade’s World Foundation” and “Common Ground Foundation.” Since Chicago is the hometown of both Wade and Common, it was important for the stars to give back to their community. Also, this donation helped to motivate people still living in this area to help to take part in making a change for the better for all community members. Wade expressed the reason for his donation and his ultimate mission: “the biggest thing is to make this world a better place; you do that by making sure you attack the things that need to be attacked.” Wade knows it’s important to keep children safe in a violent community by giving them the educational tools needed to survive and overcome the problems in our society. “Education is key and always will be; our kids need more programming like Light House, where they can come to continue to get an opportunity to strive,” the basketball legend said.
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