Alyssa Herman
Book Review
When seventeen year-old Bella Swan leaves sunny Arizona to live with her father in the small and gloomy Pacific North-West town of Forks she doesn’t expect to like it. After all she has made excuses not to go there enough times over the past few years. If living in Forks, with its constant mist and rain, wasn’t bad enough she will have to make a whole new set of friends and settle into a new school. Not only that but her and her father aren’t very close.
Bella soon makes some new friends at school but when she sees a boy named Edward Cullen sitting with his brothers and sisters in the cafeteria she is instantly fascinated. Edward is stunningly attractive, almost inhumanly beautiful, and yet he is an outsider too. Although Edward and his family have lived in Forks for two years they have never really been accepted by the townsfolk.
At first Edward is unfriendly, sometimes it almost seems like he can’t stand to be in the same room as her, but eventually they strike up an unlikely friendship. Even as Bella falls hopelessly and permanently in love with Edward, she still can’t work out exactly what makes him so different to everyone else.
On a trip to the beach, Bella is told of the local legend about the “cold ones”, a group of blood drinkers who have sworn off hunting humans but are still not welcome on Indian land because vampires are not to be trusted. Realizing Edward is vampire changes nothing for Bella, she knows that she still loves him even if he’s not human.
Edward and his whole family are vampires. Edward himself was made a vampire when he was seventeen years-old, although that was at the end of World War I. For Edward his love for Bella is both a delight and a torment. A delight because she is the first person he has loved since he was made a vampire. A torment because although he has sworn off human blood and only hunts animals the craving for human blood never truly leaves him and the very scent of her also stirs his hunger for blood. He loves Bella very much but is afraid he will not be able to control himself and may hurt her.
Twilight is the story of Edward and Bella’s romance. Forget any vampire romance you have read before, Twilight is so unique it is almost like it’s in its own genre. The book is marketed at Young Adult readers but it has the ability to cross age barriers and will satisfy both teenagers and adults alike.
The story is told in first person from the perspective of Bella, so the reader only ever know what she knows, making Edward and his family a mystery that is slowly tattered through out the book. Even by the end of the book I was still thirsting for more of the Cullen family back story - hopefully their characters might be developed further in future books. Bella herself is a well written and realistic character, shy and lacking in confidence, her sarcastic inner voice narrates the story for the reader.
The romance between Edward and Bella is both touching and compelling. There is a melancholic feel to their impossible love, yet at the same time they both are unwilling to give up hope that their relationship is not doomed. The book reaches a fever pitch of excitement as the romance between Bella and Edward turns into a frantic race to stay alive.
I have heard Twilight described as “a vampire story for people who don’t like vampire stories” and I think I would agree with that. This book really has something for everyone. Young adult readers, vampire fans or romance readers will all find Twilight to be an appealing story. For a Young Adult novel the book is quite long but don’t let that put you off reading it because each page is to be appreciated. Believe me, this is one book that you won’t want to end.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
final article
Alyssa Herman
Article
Alumni Night
During basketball season at Tongue River High School, the basketball students and coaches would play their last game in the old gym. TRHS had been around for 50 years. Faculty and students wanted to make the last home game ever, the most memorable. FCCLA members put on the alumni night, and invited all past students and players that attended TRHS. They decorated the school and gave out jackets. In-between varsity games they announced all the graduates and had them stand up. The varsity boy’s basketball team wore old jerseys in memory of all the graduates. The alumni night was a success and will always be remembered. We the students are now in the new school, and the old school is being tore down. Past graduates and current students will always remember the old school because of the alumni night.
The FCCLA students put alot of effort into making the alumni night a night to remember. They had months of planning the event and getting everything together. They were incharge of calling all the previous graduates and asking them to please join us at the last game in the gym. They created jackets to give to some of the alumnis. The FCCLA students put the night together as a FCCLA project. The night was very well done, and it was obvious everyone there enjoyed it.
Inbetween the boys and girls varsity games they asked everyone that graduated in certain years to please stand up. As people slowly stood up it was shocking how many people actually attended the event. People from each year were standing and the gym was packed with people. They gave the attendies their jackets and continued on with the night.
The night of the event was a big game for the varsity boys. They were playing sundance and wanted to beat them more then anything. They had already qualified for reagionals, as a team they decided to give the audience little surprise.They wore jerseys from previous years. They were "old school," as the team would say. The audience went crazy and you could tell it made an impact on them.
The alumni night was a very memorable night; For the past 50years of students and players, even the people didn't attend the high school. The new high school is now built and we have moved in. They are currently tearing the old school down, and soon there will be just a parking lot. Because of the alumni night that was one more memory that will allow people to never forget the old high school.
Article
Alumni Night
During basketball season at Tongue River High School, the basketball students and coaches would play their last game in the old gym. TRHS had been around for 50 years. Faculty and students wanted to make the last home game ever, the most memorable. FCCLA members put on the alumni night, and invited all past students and players that attended TRHS. They decorated the school and gave out jackets. In-between varsity games they announced all the graduates and had them stand up. The varsity boy’s basketball team wore old jerseys in memory of all the graduates. The alumni night was a success and will always be remembered. We the students are now in the new school, and the old school is being tore down. Past graduates and current students will always remember the old school because of the alumni night.
The FCCLA students put alot of effort into making the alumni night a night to remember. They had months of planning the event and getting everything together. They were incharge of calling all the previous graduates and asking them to please join us at the last game in the gym. They created jackets to give to some of the alumnis. The FCCLA students put the night together as a FCCLA project. The night was very well done, and it was obvious everyone there enjoyed it.
Inbetween the boys and girls varsity games they asked everyone that graduated in certain years to please stand up. As people slowly stood up it was shocking how many people actually attended the event. People from each year were standing and the gym was packed with people. They gave the attendies their jackets and continued on with the night.
The night of the event was a big game for the varsity boys. They were playing sundance and wanted to beat them more then anything. They had already qualified for reagionals, as a team they decided to give the audience little surprise.They wore jerseys from previous years. They were "old school," as the team would say. The audience went crazy and you could tell it made an impact on them.
The alumni night was a very memorable night; For the past 50years of students and players, even the people didn't attend the high school. The new high school is now built and we have moved in. They are currently tearing the old school down, and soon there will be just a parking lot. Because of the alumni night that was one more memory that will allow people to never forget the old high school.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
review 4/23
Alyssa Herman
Review
I have eaten at many different restaurants in my 15 years of living. Chili’s however has been the most enjoyable. The people were nice, the food was good and over all it was a fun environment.
When going into a new restaurant you want to feel welcome and be able to enjoy your time being there. Right when you walk into chili’s you feel that. The workers are extremely friendly. We had a person to seat us, and also a different person as a waitress. They were all extremely friendly and welcoming. They made sure that as costumers we were comfortable. They brought us our drinks and food as quickly as possible and made sure that we always had what we needed. Being in a restaurant with friendly people makes it that much more enjoyable.
I have always seen the chili’s commercials on TV and have always heard the food was really good. However, we don’t have a chili’s here which makes it hard to eat there. When we are traveling we try to eat there as much as we can. The food is amazing. They have so much variety and different foods. You portions are well worth the pay as well as the actual food. The food is a one of a kind, and is enjoyable every time.When going into chili’s the vibe is fun and entergetic. You can tell right away that the workers put alot of effort into make you feel welcome and want you to have a good time.
The atmosphere in Chili's is simple. Since most of their dishes revolve around the American southwest, and they have decorations to match. There are plenty of vintage advertisements for chilli cook offs and other fun things. The tables are decorated with tiles that match Native American art patterns of the American southwest. The restaurant is also quite spacious. The tables are all lined up against walls which allows for clear walking paths and keeps the place looking uncluttered.
I would advise anyone willing to try new and good food to try chili's. It is simple and a very over all great restaurant. Restaurants vary and are not all the same. However, most are very well worth the trip.
Review
I have eaten at many different restaurants in my 15 years of living. Chili’s however has been the most enjoyable. The people were nice, the food was good and over all it was a fun environment.
When going into a new restaurant you want to feel welcome and be able to enjoy your time being there. Right when you walk into chili’s you feel that. The workers are extremely friendly. We had a person to seat us, and also a different person as a waitress. They were all extremely friendly and welcoming. They made sure that as costumers we were comfortable. They brought us our drinks and food as quickly as possible and made sure that we always had what we needed. Being in a restaurant with friendly people makes it that much more enjoyable.
I have always seen the chili’s commercials on TV and have always heard the food was really good. However, we don’t have a chili’s here which makes it hard to eat there. When we are traveling we try to eat there as much as we can. The food is amazing. They have so much variety and different foods. You portions are well worth the pay as well as the actual food. The food is a one of a kind, and is enjoyable every time.When going into chili’s the vibe is fun and entergetic. You can tell right away that the workers put alot of effort into make you feel welcome and want you to have a good time.
The atmosphere in Chili's is simple. Since most of their dishes revolve around the American southwest, and they have decorations to match. There are plenty of vintage advertisements for chilli cook offs and other fun things. The tables are decorated with tiles that match Native American art patterns of the American southwest. The restaurant is also quite spacious. The tables are all lined up against walls which allows for clear walking paths and keeps the place looking uncluttered.
I would advise anyone willing to try new and good food to try chili's. It is simple and a very over all great restaurant. Restaurants vary and are not all the same. However, most are very well worth the trip.
article.
Alyssa Herman
Article
Alumni Night
During basketball season at Tongue River High School, the basketball students and coaches would play their last game on the old gym. TRHS had been around for 50 years. Faculty and students wanted to make the last home game ever, the most memorable. FCCLA members put on an alumni night and invited all past students that attended TRHS. They decorated the school and gave out jackets. In-between varsity games they announced all the graduates and had them stand up. The varsity boy’s basketball team wore old jerseys in memory of all the graduates. The alumni night was a success and will always be remembered. We students are now in the new school, and the old school is being tore down. Past graduates and current students will always remember the old school because of the alumni night.
The FCCLA students put a lot of effort into making the alumni night a night to remember. They had months of planning the event and getting everything together. They were in charge of calling all the previous graduates and asking them to please join us at the last game in the gym. They created jackets to give to some of the alumni’s. The FCCLA students put the night together as a FCCLA project. The night was very well done and it was obvious everyone there enjoyed it.
In-between the boys and girls varsity games they asked everyone that graduated in certain years to please stand up. As people slowly stood up it was shocking how many people actually attended the event. People from each year were standing and the gym was packed with people. They gave the attendees their jackets and continued on with the night.
The night of the even was a big game for the varsity boys. They were playing Sundance and wanted to beat them more then anything. They had already qualified for regional so as a team they decided to give the audience and little surprise. They wore jerseys from previous years. They were "old school," as the team would say. They audience went crazy and you could tell it made an impact on them.
The alumni nigh was a very memorable night. For the past 50years of students and even the people didn't attend the high school. The new high school is now built and we have moved in. They are currently tearing the old school down, and soon there will be just a parking lot. Because of the alumni night that was one more memory that will allow people to never forget the old high school.
Article
Alumni Night
During basketball season at Tongue River High School, the basketball students and coaches would play their last game on the old gym. TRHS had been around for 50 years. Faculty and students wanted to make the last home game ever, the most memorable. FCCLA members put on an alumni night and invited all past students that attended TRHS. They decorated the school and gave out jackets. In-between varsity games they announced all the graduates and had them stand up. The varsity boy’s basketball team wore old jerseys in memory of all the graduates. The alumni night was a success and will always be remembered. We students are now in the new school, and the old school is being tore down. Past graduates and current students will always remember the old school because of the alumni night.
The FCCLA students put a lot of effort into making the alumni night a night to remember. They had months of planning the event and getting everything together. They were in charge of calling all the previous graduates and asking them to please join us at the last game in the gym. They created jackets to give to some of the alumni’s. The FCCLA students put the night together as a FCCLA project. The night was very well done and it was obvious everyone there enjoyed it.
In-between the boys and girls varsity games they asked everyone that graduated in certain years to please stand up. As people slowly stood up it was shocking how many people actually attended the event. People from each year were standing and the gym was packed with people. They gave the attendees their jackets and continued on with the night.
The night of the even was a big game for the varsity boys. They were playing Sundance and wanted to beat them more then anything. They had already qualified for regional so as a team they decided to give the audience and little surprise. They wore jerseys from previous years. They were "old school," as the team would say. They audience went crazy and you could tell it made an impact on them.
The alumni nigh was a very memorable night. For the past 50years of students and even the people didn't attend the high school. The new high school is now built and we have moved in. They are currently tearing the old school down, and soon there will be just a parking lot. Because of the alumni night that was one more memory that will allow people to never forget the old high school.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
article 4/22
Alyssa Herman
Article
Alumni Night
During basketball season at Tongue River High School, the basketball students and coaches would play their last game on the old gym. TRHS had been around for 50 years. Faculty and students wanted to make the last home game ever, the most memorable. FCCLA members put on an alumni night and invited all past students that attended TRHS. They decorated the school and gave out jackets. In-between varsity games they announced all the graduates and had them stand up. The varsity boy’s basketball team wore old jerseys in memory of all the graduates. The alumni night was a success and will always be remembered. We students are now in the new school, and the old school is being tore down. Past graduates and current students will always remember the old school because of the alumni night.
Article
Alumni Night
During basketball season at Tongue River High School, the basketball students and coaches would play their last game on the old gym. TRHS had been around for 50 years. Faculty and students wanted to make the last home game ever, the most memorable. FCCLA members put on an alumni night and invited all past students that attended TRHS. They decorated the school and gave out jackets. In-between varsity games they announced all the graduates and had them stand up. The varsity boy’s basketball team wore old jerseys in memory of all the graduates. The alumni night was a success and will always be remembered. We students are now in the new school, and the old school is being tore down. Past graduates and current students will always remember the old school because of the alumni night.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
OPED 4/12/09
I agree that in the past years country music has changed, but i disagree that is has changed for the worst. Country is a very popular genre of music and has been for years and years. The meaningful thought in the lyrics are still as important as in the 70's. Country music today is just more moderate than in the 70's. Its not less meaning full though.
Country music is known for it's passionate lyrics, and always has been. Even though not every single song is about the land, or the south doesn't mean there isn't still songs about that out there. Many country artists today sing about the U.S.A and how they love the land. Other country artists sing about love and what they are passionate about. As far as I'm concerned, there is nothing at all wrong with that. They say country music has "changed and its just a bunch of blond whores singing about there former bed buddies." This statement is absurd. Country music is and always will be about what it has in the past. The only slight difference is that as modern day progresses so does modern country.
There's many different types of music styles. Country, Rock, Hip-Hop,and more. They have all changed with time. It's part of life. Everything changes, and is going to change. The fact that things change is not absurd, but the fact that people can't except the fact that things change is. Country music still has meaning and doesn't care what people think. They still sing about what they want and what interests them. The money and pop culture have nothing to do with it. It is simply change. Change, that's all it is. It has nothing to do with money, pop, other fame or publicity. Everything changes over time. The fact is, is that country music is being song with change. It still includes passion and talk about the land, just in a different sense.
I strongly disagree that country music is no longer enjoyable. I think everyone should be up for a little change. Country music will always have passion and heart in its lyrics. It will always talk about the land and be the same ole' country music. The only difference is, is it is modernized. People need to be willing to listen to it, just like in the 70's.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
final draft. editorial
New School is a Drag
Alyssa Herman
Any normal person would be excited about moving into a new school, but when there’s ridiculous rules it’s impossible to enjoy. Both staff and students couldn't wait for TRHS’s brand new high school.
When the time finally arrived almost everyone was bummed about the ridiculous rules we had to suddenly put up with. After hearing from the students and adding my own take on the whole situation, I believe the school needs to lighten up. The two most ridiculous rules are that we can't have water, and that we can't even wear coats
First of all water is not a big deal at all. It doesn’t stain and it’s really easy to clean up. We clean the floors with water, why can't we drink it? Not only is this rule stupid, it’s insane. All we ever heard in the old school was "make sure you guys are drinking water." "It’s always good to have a bottle of water with you in class." It’s too much of a hassle to get up during class and drink out of the fountains. Even teachers get irritated that we can’t have water. We have become so use to having a bottle of water, and now all of a sudden it’s banned. I believe Mr. White is being terribly unreasonable. Especially when half the teachers don’t even follow the rules.
The school is not always warm. The heat doesn’t turn on till 7:00am. When we have really cold nights, which we do its Wyoming, the building takes too long to warm up. The past week in the school has been almost colder than outside. We should not be told whether we're aloud to wear coats are not. We are individuals and if I want to wear a coat I'm going to wear a coat. They haven't even given us a good reason why we shouldn’t wear coats. They said anything we wear outside we shouldn’t wear inside, well I think that if its colder in the building then outside, we should be allowed to wear a coat.
Mr. White and the teachers need to realize these little rules are unintelligent. It is NOT a big deal to have water in the class rooms, or to wear a coat. If they can give me one good reason why coats are a big deal, which they aren’t then maybe I will consider not wearing one.
Alyssa Herman
Any normal person would be excited about moving into a new school, but when there’s ridiculous rules it’s impossible to enjoy. Both staff and students couldn't wait for TRHS’s brand new high school.
When the time finally arrived almost everyone was bummed about the ridiculous rules we had to suddenly put up with. After hearing from the students and adding my own take on the whole situation, I believe the school needs to lighten up. The two most ridiculous rules are that we can't have water, and that we can't even wear coats
First of all water is not a big deal at all. It doesn’t stain and it’s really easy to clean up. We clean the floors with water, why can't we drink it? Not only is this rule stupid, it’s insane. All we ever heard in the old school was "make sure you guys are drinking water." "It’s always good to have a bottle of water with you in class." It’s too much of a hassle to get up during class and drink out of the fountains. Even teachers get irritated that we can’t have water. We have become so use to having a bottle of water, and now all of a sudden it’s banned. I believe Mr. White is being terribly unreasonable. Especially when half the teachers don’t even follow the rules.
The school is not always warm. The heat doesn’t turn on till 7:00am. When we have really cold nights, which we do its Wyoming, the building takes too long to warm up. The past week in the school has been almost colder than outside. We should not be told whether we're aloud to wear coats are not. We are individuals and if I want to wear a coat I'm going to wear a coat. They haven't even given us a good reason why we shouldn’t wear coats. They said anything we wear outside we shouldn’t wear inside, well I think that if its colder in the building then outside, we should be allowed to wear a coat.
Mr. White and the teachers need to realize these little rules are unintelligent. It is NOT a big deal to have water in the class rooms, or to wear a coat. If they can give me one good reason why coats are a big deal, which they aren’t then maybe I will consider not wearing one.
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