2015 Year in Review
Why I'm looking forward to 2016
Star Wars Storms Box Office
The hype that led up to Star Wars Episode VII was not exaggerated. It got a 3 star rating in the Washington Post and has already made $1.4 billion dollars globally. The fan-favorite is easily one of the biggest stories of the year.
Caitlyn Jenner
Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner, who was then still called Bruce, told the media that she was a woman. She was on the cover of Vanity fair and shocked parts of the country.
Donald Trump makes Twitter war
Donald Trump, a possible presidential candidate, has said insulting things on twitter referring to several women, fellow Republican Jeb Bush, and of course our president, Barack Obama.
Deflategate: Are the Patriots cheaters?
In the 2015 AFC Championship game, Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady was accused of deflating the official footballs for the game. The Patriots slaughtered the Colts 45-7, so it probably would have been the same outcome, but it was still a serious cheating offense. The Patriots went on to win the Super Bowl.
Duke wins 5th National Title
The NCAA tournament, March Madness, capped off this year with the Duke Blue Devils as champions. This came as a surprise to many, as the undefeated Kentucky Wildcats were heavily favored to win before they lost to Wisconsin.
Kobe Bryant announces retirement after 2015-16 season
Longtime Laker great Kobe Bryant announced his retirement in November. He played 20 years in the NBA, and is 3rd all time in points scored in a career.
iPhone 6S Soars
The iPhone 6s does not have a ton of new features, but everything is a little better and more powerful, and so the product took off. However, it does have improved security, and of course, 3D touch.
Amazon Echo is a top product
Tell the speaker what to play and it will listen. Good bass and clear speakers for any music you want.
Pointless technology: Hyundai
They created technology where you can unlock your car through your smart watch. It isn't necessary in any way.
MORE MOVIES
The Martian
The Martian was an extremely entertaining clever movie. It stars a man trying to survive on Mars with barely any food. It was mainly advertised by showing Matt Damon, who plays the main character.
Avengers: Age of Ultron
As usual, a Marvel movie made the third most money in 2015 than any other at the box office. The movie made over $1.5 billion worldwide, and although it will most likely be topped by Star Wars 7, Star Wars spans two years at the box office.
Jurassic World
The next chapter in the Jurassic World series was a great success. It made even more than the Avengers: Age of Ultron, and became the 3rd highest grossing movie ever.
Adele 25
Adele's new album took off in 2015. The famous single, "Hello," was the first song to sell a million downloads in a week.
Justin Bieber
Three songs in the top five right now are Justin Bieber's: Sorry, What do you mean, and Love Yourself. Even though he has had bad years in the past, it appears that he is trying to come back.
Influential People
Emma Watson
She started the HeForShe campaign this year, which is a group of guys that support feminism. She spoke with the UN about her efforts to reach gender equality, as well as being a famous actress.
Kevin Hart
Biggest stand-up comedian in the country right now, sold out Madison Square Garden for a show. He also acts in many movies, including Get Hard, and The Wedding Ringer.
Hillary Clinton
She is the leader in the polls of the democrats, and is a well-known presidential candidate. She has a chance to be the next leader of our country, and so deserves to be on this list.
Donald Trump
The leading Republican candidate. He is known for being straightforward, and his main idea for candidacy is to "make America great again."
Cam Newton
Most likely to be the MVP of the NFL this year, Cam Newton is the quarterback of the Carolina Panthers. He has given every touchdown ball to a Panther's fan; always a kid.
Barack Obama
Since this list already boasts two presidential candidates, the current President should make the list. Along with the EPA, he announced the clean power plan, and of course helped to legalize gay marriage throughout the USA.
Goals for 2015
Personal Improvement
I will try to stop stressing over every little thing.
Family and Friends
Try to have a close friend group. Know everybody on the basketball team.
School
I want to maintain my grades and try to have a social life with people in my classes.