Can you solve a Rubik`s Cube in 30 seconds?

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To Chew, Or Not
To Chew Gum:
Students Debate
Can you solve a Rubik’s
Cube in 30 seconds?
Costume Party
a hit with
7th-Graders
Lauryn Henry
Knightly News Staff
Gabriel Wilson
Knightly News Staff
Chewing gum in school can result in many different
The music was blasting, the blood was pumping
punishments. People say some of them are unfair and
and everyone was full of energy at the seventh-grade
some don’t agree and say they are fair. Here we have
costume ball.
It was absolutely awesome!
some student’s opinions.
With lots of people dressed in costumes, seventh-
Alexis Smith, seventh-grade, said there are too many
graders made the dance even more exciting. But what
rules.
made it even better was all of the costumes were
“Well it’s not really that fair because this school’s
unique and fun. The festivities kicked off at 7 p.m.,
rules are kind of harsh,” said Smith.
with seventh-graders rocking out to their favorite
Seventh-grader Tyler Simon believes that the school
tunes and beats until 9 p.m.
rules are fair and that students shouldn’t chew gum.
“I thought it was pretty fun,” said Alyshia Hercules,
“The students in this school get enough warnings but
who came dressed as a corpse bride.
they still decide to not listen,” he said.
Unlike the last dance, the deejay was better.
Amanda White can see both sides of the issue.
”It’s fair but also unfair at the same time,’’ she said.
“I thought there was an awesome variety of music
“The reason it is fair is because the school says not
and I’m glad that there wasn’t just club music,” said
to chew gum in school because kids can get sick or
Alyssa Jimenez, who attended the dance.
choke. Its also unfair because some people can’t help
but chew gum.”
Well there are lots more comments but too much to
fit so we’re going to move on to why gum is bad to
The deejay didn’t stop in the middle of the song and
Above seventh-grader Justin Mallari with one of many of his Rubik’s cube puzzles.
admires Mallari’s talent.
David O. Dequina
Knightly News Staff
When Justin Mallari solves a Rubik’s Cube, his
"Justin is very talented and I think he's very cool
since he can solve a Rubik's Cube," she said.
mumble words no one could understand. He played
good music and everyone was having a good time.
Everyone was dancing and enjoying the party.
What was different about this dance compared to the
Justin places 421st in North America. That seems far
first one was that there wasn’t as much inappropriate
The reason gum chewing is bad in school is because termination in his eyes burn like a flame that can
from first place, but keep in mind over 2,500 people
behavior. That actually made the dance more enjoywhen kids chew gum in school it can be addicting. never be extinguished. He can finish it in less than
in the U.S. and Canada compete and many more inable, but in place of all the inappropriate behavior,
When you’re addicted to something your brain wants 20 seconds, while adults would need a day of extreme
ternationally.
everybody began to make mosh pits now and then.
you to have it all the time. And that is surely bad. If concentration.
Nia Wadlington, a seventh-grader said Mallari is
Don’t get me wrong: the mosh pits were fun. It’s just
you’re addicted to gum in school then you’re going Justin Mallari, a sevent-grader, is the fastest Rubik’s
very sharp.
that the teachers kept breaking them up. But other
to always have to chew gum and when that happens solver at Franklin Middle School. Mallari loves the
“He’s a smart and very cool guy," she said.
than that, all the dancing was okay.
you’re probably going to get caught. Which means 3x3 version of the cube. He has 40-50 kinds of the
Ayanna Forskin, a seventh-grader, also thinks MalThe snack room improved too!
you will get in trouble. That’s the reason why almost cubes at his house and he keeps at least five of them
lari is one cool dude.
Party continued on page 3
everyone gets in trouble for one silly thing like chew- with him at school.
“He’s really smart,” she said. “I mean, how many
ing gum.
For those of you who don’t know about the puzzle,
people can solve Rubik’s Cubes back to back? I
Bobby Morgan, a seventh-grader, said chewing gum the Rubik’s Cube is a 3-D mechanical puzzle that was
know I can’t!”
can be harmful to ones health.
invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and architecRodney Point-Du-Jour, who has Mallari as a
” I think (swallowing) gum chewing is bad in school ture professor Erno Rubik. Originally known as the
student in his language arts literacy class said he is
because it does not come out of your body for 7 "Magic Cube", the puzzle became widely popular in
very impressed with Mallari’s ability to solve Rubik
years,’’ he said.
the 1980’s and went on to become one of the most
Cube.
Ayanna Forskin, a seventh-graderchewing gum popular toys with approximately 350 million cubes
“I remember having a cube when I was his age and
could make students become better learners.
sold worldwide.
throwing it away because I was so frustrated at not
”Gum chewing is good because its juicy flavor "Justin is not real, he must be a robot," a seventh
being able to solve it,’’ he said. “I’ve seen him solve
makes children concentrate harder,’’ she said.
grader said as they watched Justin solve a puzzle
puzzles in seconds. It’s simply amazing what he is
The rest of the people interviewed for this story within seconds.
able to do with a cube.” think it’s bad to chew gum in school.
He just might be a robot.
Has your fingers ever flew over a Rubik’s Cube?
Justin’s fastest time for a 3x3 cube is 17.06 seconds,
Has your determination ever reached the level of Jus1:09.53 for a 4x4, 2:48.68 for 5x5, 6.31 for 2x2, and
tin’s when solving it? It doesn’t matter because you
29.47 for a 3x3 one-handed.
still wouldn’t beat him.
Alyshia Hercules, a seventh-grader , said she
chew in school and in class.
fingers fly so fast you miss it if you blink. The de-
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Skinny Jeans aren’t just for girls
Abraham Nnamah
Knightly News Staff
ion craze, even before cast members of Jersey Shore
were donning them. Graphic tees in Franklin Middle
exciting and fun ways,’’ she said. “He keeps the stu-
School are now very popular.
dents interested in the lesson while learning.”
Why? Well, I can easily put them with many ac-
In the 200 hall, there’ Shannon Leyland and Birgit
cessories such as skinny jeans, khaki shorts and jean
Ayrey. They both teach science, they teach students
shorts, and these days they make these shirts very
about science and how to be a scientist.
In the 500 hall, there’s Edward Clark and Ellen Beat-
“I think they are hot and stylish,’’ he said, while
It doesn’t matter if you’re are boy, girl, short, tall,
skinny or fat, you can wear skinny jeans no matter
what. They go with whatever you choose to wear.
Skinny jeans come in all colors of the rainbow like
red, blue, green and orange. They also can have cool
designs or patterns on them like checkerboard or
print.
Skinny jeans go great with everything. Converse
and Ed Hardy’s are a couple of the shoes that go great
with these stylish jeans. They’re also perfect to tuck
into your Ugg boots.
Also, skinny jeans look amazing with graphic tees
and solid color shirts. Skinny jeans also look great if
you want to go with a more casual look. A good style
to have when wearing skinny jean is the super popular nerd or hobo sheik look. The nerd style is when
you look like a nerd, but a cool version of one. Hobo
sheik is when all your clothes have a lot of holes and
rips in them, making you look slightly like a hobo, in
a stylish way.
Do you ever wonder whether skinny jeans are more
for girls or guys?
Nana Kissi, a seventh-grader, thinks skinny jeans
look better on boys.
“I think skinny jeans are more for guys,” he said. “I
think we wear it bette”
So, the question is what do YOU think?
A poll states that 86% of people love these fabulous
jeans but a slim 14% say these jeans are oh so drab.
tie. Clark teaches design and problem solving, as well
sitting in the cafeteria enjoying lunch.
gans, vests, wrist watches, and bracelets. No matter
what you choose to wear with them, you will look
cool.
Americans have a long history with the T-shirt.
Following World War II it became common to see
veterans wearing their uniform trousers with their Tshirts as casual clothing, and they became even more
popular after Marlon Brando wore one in the movie
School.
I believe a large misconception is that we have “beat
downs.” This happens not very often and people only
have a few scratches on their ego. Every school has
it’s fights.
Alexis Gibson
selves,” he said.
graphic T-shirts.
Some people have different opinions.
at least three misconceptions about Franklin Middle
makes us understand science by making us teach our-
Jahmir Ingram, a seventh-grader, said he likes
is EVERYONE!
Not every situation is valid but I know that there are
“Miss Ayrey makes learning science, fun, nice and
Hollister and Old Navy.
accessories people wear with graphic tees are cardi-
students or even teachers?
Ayrey’s clas
graphic tees includes American Eagle, Aeropostale,
of people. They’re really for everyone,” she said.
Now think about this school. What would people
expect our school to be like, based on it’s location,
Gabriel Wilson, a seventh grader, said he enjoys
stylish. Some of the brands that are known for making
Who can wear skinny jeans? Well, the short answer
crazy?
makes learning Social Studies fun and easy.
“He taught us what we needed to learn and in more
high tops, beanies, fitted caps and skinny jeans. Other
you? Would they think you were nice, rude, smart,or
Samantha Llanos, an eighth-grader, said Lee Blum
Graphic t-shirts have exploded into the lastest fash-
“I don’t really think skinny jeans are for one group
just what people think, what would people think about
students and help them get ready for their future.
city don’t forget that graphic tee.
Seventh-graders love wearing graphic T-shirts with
If you were judged based on personality, looks and
In the 100 hall, there’s Michael Swist and Lee Blum.
Knightly News Staff
skinny jeans are for anyone and everyone.
Priti Kantesaria
Knightly News Staff
They both teach social studies. They both teach many
Before you walk out those doors and dominate the
Alyshia Hercules, a seventh-grader said she thinks
FMS
Misconceptions
There are many great teachers here at Franklin
Middle School.
Nana Kissi
Ayanna Forskin
Taylor Jordan
Knightly News Staff
Get a pair of Chuckers
pop-culture art featuring images of Cesar Chavez,
political cartoons and other cultural icons in an article in the Los Angeles Times magazine, West in late
1969. Examples include the bright yellow happy face
T-shirts, the Rolling Stones tops with their "tongue
as how to create stuff out of wood.
Beattie, she teaches theatre arts
a great teacher.
Another popular shirt design among tourists is the
funny phrase, “My parents went to ______ (name of
place), and all I got was this lousy shirt!”
Did you know that one of the most expensive
graphic t-shirts in the world includes a grungy look-
you wear on your feet. They are comfortable and
they look cool. They are the most worn pair of shoes
to give their look a renegade edge. And yes, you
“She uses our imagination to teach us and she’s very probably own a pair.
Carrie Smith is a physical education teacher who
Chuck Taylors first joined Converses in 1921,
I’m talking about Converse sneakers.
sneakers.
Jordyn Williams, a seventh-grader, said Converses
are “unique in their own way.”Alyshia Hercules, a
seventh-grader, said a nice pair of Chuckers could
define person’s style.
“Converses are hot and in style at the moment,”
These fabulous sneakers have a great story behind she said.
teaches students about sports. Smith is my personal them.
favorite teacher.
doing something very remarkable at the same time.
Much more comes behind them than as something and nearly 80 years later, young and old wear these
Isaiah Johnson, a seventh grader, thinks Beattie is by this generation and known by famous rock stars
dramatic,” he said.
and lips" logo, and the iconic "I ♥ N Y.”
Knightly News Staff
They are more than just a pair of sneakers.
across country. So yes he was being stylish and
Another one that is right! There was a long period
It all started in 1908, when Marquis M. Converse
Adrian Fernandez, a seventh grader, thinks Smith is opened the Converse Rubber shoe Company in
a good teacher. “She has a good sense of humor and Malden, Massachusetts. The company begun as a
of time when people didn’t wear converses and then
kids started wearing them again in recent years.
Jacquelyn Jordan, a seventh-grader, said that a nice
Alisa Jimenez, seventh-grade, said people are mistaken to think that FMS has many fights.
“Our school is thought to have a lot of fights and
things like that,” she said.
That is another misconception. Once in a while we
have our fights, we aren’t angels.
Second, people believe we are “ghetto.”
Rebecca Lawerence, eighth-grade, agrees.
“This is one of the largest misconceptions about
FMS,’’ she said. “We are mostly good students and
I know that people will like to believe it but it is not
true. Ghettoes are places know to have bad things like
drugs and gangs. Not here.”
So, the most important misconception is “ghetto”
rumor. Next is beat downs. And finally, there is fre-
demonstrates the moves of the games, before we try rubber shoe manufacturer, which offered winterized pair of Cons is what she looks forward to slipping on quent fights.
Do you know the saying, “don’t judge a book by its
them,” he said.
rubber soled footwear for men, women, and children. her feet every morning.
fashionable, stand-alone, outer-wear garments.
just plain awesome.
named after a restaurant and worn by John Lennon,
cover?” Well, that applies here big time. What else
“They
are
awesome
and
I
like
how
they
come
in
By 1910 the Converse Company was producing
By the late 1960s, the T-shirt became a medium fo
Emily Krempa, an eighth-grader, disagrees and
who visited the restaurant often in the 70’s.
would people think about our school?
so many different styles,” Jordan said. Converses
4,000 shoes daily, but it wasn't until 1912, that the
r memorable art. Psychedelic art poster designer Warcontinued from page 1.
thinks the jeans really aren’t very cool.
It became iconic and today it’s worth $16,400.
come
in
over
probably
100
colors.
You
could
also
go
ren Dayton pioneered several political, protest and
There were more snacks to choose from but they company first started producing athletic shoes for
“They hug your legs and feel uncomfortable,” she
online and customize a pair and make them look like
still didn’t have too much of a variety. “There weren’t tennis. So who knows, maybe your parents owned
said.
your own style.
enough snacks for people with braces and there a pair!
David Dequina also thinks skinny jeans are overSo, if you don’t have a pair, get yourself one right
Charles H. Taylor, a basketball player from Akron
should’ve been more variety,” said Nia Washington.
rated.
now.
Go to the mall and get yourself a pair because
The only problem this time was that they ran out Firestones, to come into possession of his converses,
“They are really not that great,” he said.
they
are
so in!
of water right in the middle of the dance! Now I was he introduced basketball as sport to Americans
No matter how you feel about skinny jeans just
doing a lot of dancing and trust me the water fountain
remember one thing: don’t let anyone change your
could never be as good as an ice cold water bottle. I
style. You’ve created a style that is uniquely you. No
thought they would have some more water and would
matter what other people think, keep the one thing
refill the bucket later- but they didn’t. So the only
that makes you who you are…your style.
source of water for the rest of the night was from the
In our personal opinions we think that these jeans are
A Streetcar Named Desire, finally achieving status as
ing garb labeled with the name Home. The t-shirt was
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Make this year’s
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water fountain.
At the end of the night, about 20 minutes before we
had to go, they gave costume awards: The Most Creative Costume, Best Make-up, Best Overall Costume,
and Funniest Costume.
The dance was really fun, everybody enjoyed it and
the costumes were creative.
I can’t wait for the next one.
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Looking for
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school?
Dear Reader,
We here at the Knightly News are starting an advice
Barry’s Go to
the
Class
Best On Time
Adrian Fernandez
Knightly News Staff
Barry Sanders brought a completely different
meaning to being a running-back in the National
Serena Brown
Knightly News Staff
Having a hard time getting to class on time?
The passing time in the hallway is currently three to
Football League. He had a serious head injury and
four minutes for all students. The time was okay on
made a commercial about it called “Impossible is
the first day of school but many days later, some kids
Nothing”. He made smooth and clean cuts and
can’t make it in time for class. They get caught after
could help him juke out of any situation.
the end bell and get caught in hall sweeps.
Sanders was selected as the first-round pick in the
The reason for this is students are talking and wast-
NFL draft in 1989 for the Detroit Lions. He was the ing their own time, which causes them to get caught
first person to run 1000 yards in 10 seasons. He had in hall sweeps. Others focused on getting to class on
the rushing record for four seasons and voted NFL
time usually make it before the late bell.
MVP in 1997 for running 2053 yards in 14 straight
Sometimes, safety officers close the hallway doors on
touchdowns during that period.
the late kids so they can learn to be on time to class.
However, the debate goes on for who was the best I guess that’s better than getting caught in a hall sweep
running back between Barry Sanders and Walter
Payton.
by one of the deans.
John Webb, a safety officer at Franklin Middle
My vote is Barry.
School, said he catches students in hall sweeps to re-
Rodney Point-Du-Jour, a language arts teacher at
teach the expectations of being on-time for class but
Franklin Middle School, said he thinks that the
appreciates it even more when he finds students doing
former Detroit Lion is a true Hall of Famer.
the right thing on their own.
“Barry Sanders is the greatest running back of all
“I feel a lot better for the early kids because they
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Franklin Middle School’s newest rap group Lights
Divine Coleman
Knightly News Staff
Out is taking the school by storm.
The group consists of five eighth-grade friends who
Most students enjoy doing their homework after
share the same passion for music. Abdul “Breezy”
school.
Bangura, Javale “Ziggy the Truth” Hanson, Dontrae
Ah, yeah…right!
“Trae” Smith, Marius “Stutter” Torres and Hakeem
After school, most kids go home, kick back and re-
“MC Wise” Blackburn could take their friendship all
lax with a bowl of popcorn as they turn on the televi-
the way back to preschool.
sion.
These friends are committed artists who are trying
The Knightly News Staff
Chris and Degrassi.
hopefully find a recording studio where they could
Students watch these shows because they are funny
record their first mix tape.
and they have a lot of drama. A lot of people watch
Also the group is looking forward to performing
these shows to entertain themselves. People are dif-
students in the near future.
ferent so they like different shows. A lot of people
These gentlemen plan on taking their music to another
watch these shows because they give them something
level by seeking a bigger stage where they can share
ful career started in April 2008 when her first single
player and works great with kids,” she said.
“Just Dance” was released. Since then she has had
Lee Blum, a social studies teacher, said that Sand-
6 hit songs including “Poker Face,” “Love Game,”
ers we very elusive.
“One of the greatest running backs of all time,’’ he
said. “He was one of the hardest to tackle. He still
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Ya gotta
give
respect
to get
respect
Many students watch enjoy watching Family
Guy, Jersey Shore, Phineas & Ferb, Everybody Hates
to get to a higher level in music. The group plans to
“Best running back I’ve ever seen he’s a team
retired the best there is.”
Purchase a carnation with
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Lights Out
Lady Gaga’s Crazy Good
Our
Ready
Favorites
For Spotlight
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Rebecca Lawrence
their passion with the rest for the world and inspire
think about the going to class before the end bell and
Jacquelyn Jordan
column where you can share your feelings, thoughts time!” he said.
people.
Emily Krempa
My homeroom teacher, Norman Hill, who teaches learn,” said Webb.
or concerns about anything related to school.
Knightly News Staff
These up coming stars say that they use rap to exscience,
said
Sanders
always
did
his
best
without
Tardy students are usually the ones who are talking
When in need of advice please use a different name
press how they feel and think people can relate to their
Lady Gaga wears dresses made of meat, wears
to their friends, doing mean jokes to each other and
so we can hide who you are and not embarrass any- rubbing his success in his opponents faces.
lyrics.
wired hats and has several chart toping hits on the
“He gave it percent,” said Hill. “He let his playing teasing each others.
one.
Bangura, one of the members of Lights Out, said
do
his
talking.
Barry
was
a
gentleman
since
he
never
There was one student who was in a rush to get to
billboards.
There will be a box located in the cafeteria next to
his group doesn’t fit the stereotype of a typical rap
class but had a great suggestion.
See…there are some crazy people who know what
the heaters and the Knight Token boxes. We will be talked trashed.”
group.
“I’m use to the school bells so far,” said a seventhchecking them every Friday and respond to school Sanders was especially known for his end-zone.
“We do write like everyday rappers but we don’t they’re doing.
Every time Sanders got a touchdown, he would
grader, as she hurried to class. “I just wish there was a
issues and concerns.
about luxuries money or females,’’ Bangura said. “ Lady Gaga is a singer, artist and dancer. Her ecwarning bell to warn kids how many minutes are left
Please keep your concerns to issues related to school simply find the ref and hand him the ball.
We rap to tell stories and to express and show our centric style and appreciation to modern is why she
Carry Smith, a gym teacher at FMS, said she has until the late bell rings.”
issues in relation to your classes and subjects.
feelings.’’
high regard for Sanders.
has been given the title Princess of Pop. Her success-
Adviser
Rodney Point-Du-Jour
Valentine’s Day
Is Coming
Music Maniacs
“Paparazzi,” “Bad Romance,” “Telephone” and “Alejandro.”
Her album “The Fame” was released in August 2008
and was #1 in the United Kingdom, Canada, Austria,
Germany and Ireland. She has been #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 several times.
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, better known as
Lady Gaga, was born on March 28th 1986 in New
York City. Before she was famous she worked as a
songwriter for Streamline Records. Later she was discovered for her many talents and was signed for KON
Live Distributions. This was the start of a brand new
generation of dance and music.
Although 10 percent of people don’t like Lady Gaga
to look forward to watch.
There are many other shows on television, but most
of the student like the shows that were previously
the other 90 percent love her, among people we polled mentioned. If people cancelled these shows almost
for this story. How many people in our school feel the everyone will be upset.
same way?
Taylor Jordan, a seventh-grader, who was hanging
out in the Knightly News Bureau Room, said she
thinks Lady Gaga is unique.
“She’s crazy and definitely knows how to express
her own exotic style,” said Jordan.
Jamie Gist, an eighth-grader who was sitting at
home, said she dislikes Lady Gaga.
“I don’t care much for her,” said Gist.
During school hours when students are not watching
TV they are bored.
Among her favorites is Everybody Hates Chris, said
Ayanna Forskin.
“It’s a really funny show!” said the seventh-grader.
Manali Patel, a seventh-grader, also likes watching
Everybody Hates Chris.
“It’s funny and I can relate to it,” she said.
Seventh-grader Sarah Ferner said she also enjoys the
humor of the show.
“I like Everybody Hates Chris because it is funny!”
Danielle Russo, a seventh-grader who was hanging she said.
out at home, said she loves Lady Gaga.
“Lady Gaga is awesome! Her music rocks and she
is cooler than other singers!” said Russo.
Family Guy is a favorite among many students, including seventh-grader Alyshia Hercules.
“It is hilarious,” Hercules said.
Jordyn Williams, a seventh-grader, said she enjoys
As of August 2010, Lady Gaga has sold more than the high school drama known as Degrassi.
15 million albums. Recently, Lady Gaga has won “I like Degrassi,’’ she said. “It’s a soap opera for kids
three MTV awards including Best Pop. Best Female, and it’s interesting.”
and Best Song.
Lady Gaga has had a successful career so far and we
are intrigued to see what she will do in the future with
her amazing talents.