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Panther Press
Medea Creek Middle School1002 Doubletree Rd. Oak Park, CA 9137
Online Vol II, ed. iii, 2011
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OUR Fall 2011 STAFF
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Staff Writers:
Vincent Chung Lauren Cooper Marlena DeCastro Cooper Fuchs Jewel Jorgensen Isabel Kim Hannah Lederman Lexie Maldonado Grig Manyak Claire Matulis Amanda Mohabeer Sara Nieto Sterling Rosenfeldt Blake Schaffner Lauren Terry Laura Williams
Section Editors:
Marlena DeCastro
Isabel Kim
Grig Manyak
Claire Matulis
Advertisers:
Jewel Jorgensen
Lauren Terry
Laura Williams
Web Editors:
Vincent Chung
Cooper Fuchs
Adviser:
Jessica Vaughn
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Ragini Aggarwal
Brad Benioff
Sharon Lavene
Alison Stein
MCMS FacultyStaff
PFA
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Dear Valued Reader,
Thank you for your interest in Medea Creek's online publication, Panther Press! We are a completely student-run publication conducted as a classroom elective opportunity. All the articles below have been brainstormed, researched, written, and edited by our 7th and 8th grade students. Be sure to click on the links to the full articles. ENJOY! Sincerely,
Fall 2011 Semester Panther Press students
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Magazine Drive Success; Up to $45k Made
By Sterling Rosenfeldt, grade 7
The magazine drive was a success to the school. There was $45,000 contributed to the school funding and up to 2,000 magazine subscriptions sold.
The reason why we sell magazines instead of other things is because Oak Park High school (OPHD) and Oak Hills Elementary sell cookie dough and nuts.
Click HERE for the full spread.
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MCMS Buzzes about 2012 Spelling Bee
By Isabel Kim, grade 7
Every year at Medea Creek, a school wide spelling bee is held. On Wednesday January 4, 2012, Ms. Stein judged the school Spelling Bee, with help from Ms. Lavene and Mr. Benioff. The first place winner was an 8th grade student named Angela Wang, and the second place winner was a 7th grade student named Stephanie Chang.
Click HERE four teh ful storee.
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7th Graders Enlighten Viewers of China's History
By Alison Stein, 7th Grade Humanities Teacher
On Thursday, Jan. 26, Medea's 7th grade humanities students culminated their China studies with a museum-like gallery in the gym, showcasing their beautifully detailed work.
Table by table, elaborate three-panel boards displayed China's six themes of history ranging from geography to science and technology.
Click HERE for the rest of the Tour.
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Our Trip to Catalina
By Laura Williams, grade 7
Catalina is an island right off the coast of Southern California. Medea Creek's 7th grade took a three-day trip to Catalina. At Catalina some of the fun activities you get to do include high and low ropes, a squid dissection, kayaking, and even snorkeling!
Explore all our Catalina adventures HERE.
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8th Grader Ben Porat Astounds Audience with Geography facts
By Jessica Vaughn, adviser
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8th grader Ben Porat with his mother and Principal Benioff after winning the MCMS 2011 Geo Bee.
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Pen Porat, 8th grade, won the 2011 MCMS Geography Bee on Jan. 18, 2012.
Ben and 34 other MCMS students competed for the top spot and a chance at future scholarship money from National Geographic.
In order to compete at the school-level Bee on Jan. 18, all 35 students had to win their classroom-level competitions in December 2011.
Navigate HERE to read the full article.
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USC Trojans vs. UCLA Bruins: Who Runs LA?
By Grig Manyak and Blake Schaffner, grade 7
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Art by Maxim Manyak, age 10.
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The Trojans and Bruins game-every year this is what thousands of fans are waiting for; a chance to see two rivals go head to head. Cardinal and gold (USC) are number ten in the nation, and blue and gold (UCLA) are unranked, but both are competing to win. The last time the Bruins won was in 2008 and they are hoping to get another win on their record late in November this season. But the Trojans are ready to fight and add another win to their record against them.
See the results by clicking HERE.
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UCLA vs. ASU
By Cooper Fuchs, grade 7
Are you a UCLA or Arizona State fan? If you are then read this article! It is about the UCLA-Arizona State football game that occurred on November 5th at the Rose Bowl.
Sun Devils quarterback Brock Osweiler completed 22 of his 38 passes for 264 yards, and threw 2 touchdowns. Running Back Cameron Marshall rushed 168 yards on 27 carries and ran a touchdown.
Kick off the full report HERE.
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NFL Super Bowl XLVI Predictions Survey
By Vincent Chung, grade 8
Every year teams from the AFC (American Football Conference) and NFC (National Football Conference) meet in the Super Bowl for a final game and a shot at $78,000 and a Super Bowl.
See the full prediction HERE.
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Hoopin' it Up at Medea Creek
By Grig Manyak and Blake Schaffner, grade 7
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Art by Maxim Manyak, age 10.
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Basketball is everywhere, in Huntington Beach, in the San Gabriel Valley Invitational, at HAX (Hangar Athletic Club), and in the American Sports Center of Anaheim. In our school, there are multitudes of people playing basketball on each other's teams, and on their own.
Some well-known players around our school are Ryan Macke, Ian Sears, Ethan Alkoby, Noah Garfinkel, Chris Stone, and Daniel Glickstein. These players devote a lot of their time every day to play this fast-paced game.
Click HERE for the full report.
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Get Involved! MCMS Clubs Galore!
By Lexie Maldonado and Amanda Mohabeer, grade 8  | |
Coach Calce sporting his retro '80s style.
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There are many hobbies out there, like sports, chess,or even gardening. Medea encourages these hobbies by obtaining clubs. Medea Creek has a variety of clubs like Fitness, Recycling, and Fashion club.
Check out all the 2011-12 Club options HERE.
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Save the Planet with "Heal the Bay" 2011
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Ms. Ligeti and students at Heal the Bay event 2011.
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Heal the Bay is a good way to help the planet, and at the same time have fun with your friends. "The way Heal The Bay works is when they get a lot of people around the nation to help clean up beaches," said Cassidy Cohen. |
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What's Happening in ASB?
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Art by Isabel Kim
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By Isabel Kim and Sara Nieto, grade 7
ASB (Associated Student Body) is a school
leadership program for organizing spirit events, creating posters, and thinking of dance themes. There are specific jobs like being President (Jake Whealen), Vice President (Kenny Park), Treasurer (Abbey Greenberg), Secretary (Julia Parry), and Historian (Jake Speert).
Click HERE for complete insider's look.
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Guess Who?
By Jewel Jorgensen, grade 7
You'll try to guess who the following people are, based on these clues. Choose wisely, you might get it wrong!
Click HERE for full story.
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Bullying: Stop the Harrasment!
By Lauren Terry, grade 7
Bullying is no laughing matter. "It has an emotional effect; it can affect people socially, and physically," Dr. Bayles says. Anybody can be bullied at anytime, that's why it's important to tell a trusted adult about your situation, they will be sure to help. You can even tell a MCMS counselor Dr. Melissa Bayles.
Click HERE to read more.
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Shorob Keynejad, Chef at Heart, Talks about Future Expectations
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7th Grader Sohrob Keynejad
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By Sterling Rosenfeldt, grade 7
MCMS 7th grader Shorob Keynejad is a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cooking. His favorite thing to do is cook breakfast and he has a taste for home style on weekends.
Click HERE to get a full taste
AND a tasty recipe from Sohrob's kitchen.
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No Child Left Behind Act: Should It Be Changed?
By Marlena De Castro, grade 7
The No Child Left Behind Act is an act that promotes standard based education, and has been in affect for over ten years. Now, changes are being discussed. The questions are, what is this "act", why must it be changed, and how does it affect us, as Medea Creek students?
Don't be left behind. Click HERE to learn more.
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An Unforgettable Tribute; Oak Park High School Remembers 9/11
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The scene at OPHS on 9/11/2011, beautifully decorated to remember a tragic event.
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By Hannah Lederman, grade 8
Sunday, September 11, 2011, marked the ten-year anniversary for 9/11. On Monday, September 12, Oak Park High School had a special tribute for this unforgettable terrorist attack.
The program started with the Pledge of Allegiance, lead by a Ventura County Sheriff. Next, was the opening remarks, done by Kevin Buchanan, the principal at OPHS. The first moment of silence followed, for those who lost their lives at Ground Zero.
Experience the full event HERE.
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Recycling Club
By Jewel Jorgensen, grade 7
Kevin Eghbali, the 2nd Vice President of the Recycling Club, a club that recycles bottles and paper, had a lot to say:
 "At Recycling Club we take the recycling bins of bottles, and we also take in the paper bins in each  | |
Art by Jewel Jorgensen
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classroom with Kavya and Kylie (Kavya is the secretary, and Kylie who was the 3rd Vice President). I love to help the environment, and it feels good to help make the Earth cleaner. Everyone is involved, and has a perspective of recycling.
Save paper! Click HERE to read more online.
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Fashionable Panthers
By Hannah Lederman and Lauren Cooper, grade 8
Fashion is a way to express yourself. It shows about your personality and other traits about you.
Trends for Fall & Winter: Make sure to have these items in your closet...
Who Wore it Better? Click HERE to see more.
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Dancin' Panthers
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Art by Marisa Krinock
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By Claire Matulis, grade 8
Each quarter, Medea Creek's ASB puts on a spectacular dance for the students here at MCMS.
In order to make this fun event possible, ASB follows a series of steps. The first step is picking a theme.
Click HERE for the full story.
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Jokes
By Cooper Fuchs and Vincent Chung, grade 7 and 8
Joke #1
WIFE: Aren't you wearing your wedding ring on the wrong finger?
HUSBAND: Yeah, I married the wrong woman.
Click HERE for more laughs.
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Abduction Movie Review
By Lauren Cooper, grade 8
Abduction directed by John Singleton, is an action-thriller movie starring Taylor Lautner and Lily Collins. This one hour and forty-five minute movie came out on September 23, 2011. In the box office worldwide, it made seventy-eight million dollars.
If you like Twilight, you will definitely love this film. In this movie, Nathan Harper (Taylor Lautner) and Karen Lowell (Lily Collins) are assigned to do a project together. Nathan finds his face on a missing persons website. He starts to question his "parents".
Click HERE for full review.
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Musical Tastes of MCMS
By Lexie Maldonado and Amanda Mohabeer, grade 8
"I love Katy Perry's songs and outfits!" -Hayley George, 8th grade.
"LMFAO are really funny and entertaining!"- Drew Shapiro, 8th grade.
Click HERE for the jazzy survey results.
  
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STAY TUNED for the SPRING 2012 Online Edition!
Thank you to our classmates, teachers, staff, administration, and parent volunteer for making this online publication a reality!
Panther Press - Medea Creek Middle School
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