The Frankfort Tribune
March 15, 2019 Volume 2 Issue 22
Second Street Superstars
5th Grade Superstar
Emily Miklavic, our fifth-grade superstar, was nominated by her classmate Amelia Wilkerson because, “She works hard in her classes, gets her work done, and is productive.” Great job Emily! Working hard is a great skill to have!
6th Grade Superstar
Our sixth-grade superstar, Molly Hanson, was nominated by her teacher, Ms. Barlow, because, “She comes prepared to math class every day. She gives forth her best effort with everything she does. She goes the extra mile.”
Way to go Molly! Being prepared is a great life skill that few people seem to have!
7th Grade Superstar
Lucy Saunderson is our seventh-grade superstar! Sam Gilbert, a classmate nominated her because “Lucy works hard in class and when she is done with her work (which is usually before the due date/time) she exercises her brain even more by reading. She is always respectful to her teachers and has no tolerance for disrespect. She leads her fellow classmates by being respectful and listening to her teachers.”
Congratulations, Lucy! Keep on being a leader in the classroom!
8th grade superstar
Our eighth-grade superstar is Jordan Thompson, who was nominated by a classmate, Anthony Shouse because “he's always helping me and numerous other students.”
Good job Jordan! Helping other people is a great way to spend your time!
Second Street Happenings
Y- Chapter Corner
by Campbell S.
Our Y-Chapter spent the weekend of March 3rd through March 5th at the KUNA, or Kentucky United Nations Assembly, where we debated on global issues with other schools around Kentucky. Our delegation received multiple awards being named a Premiere Delegation and winning the prestigious Outstanding Statesmanship Award for overall excellence in debate.
Margaret Wilkerson was named our Outsanding Ambassador. Two students won Outstanding Speaker Awards (Sam Gilbert and Audrey Gilbert).
The resolution from Haiti, presented by Audrey G., Jaleia H. Ella D., and Allena P., ranked highest in its committees, passed in its summit, and was approved by the Secretary General. This resolution asked that the United Nations form a coalition to help countries after a natural disaster. The resolution from France, presented by Margaret W., Kylee V., Lucy S., and Mia K., advocated for more awareness of mental health issues. While it did not pass, it was well debated.
Rebecca Vaught and Katie Norman served on Security Council where they discussed other topics among a small group of other students. Campbell Stahl and Margi Walters served as Chairs/Clerks who ran committees/summits throughout the conference. Sam Curry served as a doorkeeper to make sure nobody entered the rooms or left during debates. Sam G, Kyra V., Carlee V., and Ella S. served as Flag Bearers and Sign Holders who walked through the Parade of Nations to represent our countries. Our delegation had a great time and will be attending KYA 2019 in November.
Lunch Menu for the Week of March18
by Molly H.
Monday 3/18
Lunch: Chicken Poppers, Mashed Potatoes
Breakfast: Egg & Bacon Scramble
Tuesday 3/19
Lunch: Nacho/Taco, Refried Beans / Mexican Rice, Mixed Peppers
Breakfast: Sausage Biscuit
Wednesday 3/20
Lunch: Asian, Egg Roll, Fortune Cookie
Breakfast: Choice of Crescent
Thursday 3/21
Lunch: Chicken Leg, Mashed Potatoes
Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll
Friday 3/22
Lunch: Pizza, Salad
Breakfast: Yogurt, Scooby Doos
Every lunch is served with a choice of fruit and a choice of milk.
Every Breakfast is served is served with a choice of cereal, a choice of fruit, a choice of milk, and a choice of juice.
Features
Horoscopes
by Helen Hall A.
The weekly horoscope is a new series at the Frankfort Tribune. If you don't know what a horoscope, is it an ancient method of using the stars to tell you what your year/day/week will be like. If you don't know your zodiac sign just look below and find the sign you birthday falls under.
March 21-April 19 is an Aries
April 20- May 20 is Taurus
May 21-June 20 is Gemini
June 21-July 22 is Cancer
July 23- August 22 is Leo
August 23-September 22 is Virgo
September 23- October 22 is Libra
October 23- November 31 is Scorpio
November 22- December 21 is Sagittarius
December 22- January 19 is Capricorn
january 20- February 18 is Aquarius
February 19- March 20 is Pisces
Aries
On Wednesday, the 6th, letting go of certain things will be shockingly easy, thanks to the annual new moon in Pisces. You will find it comforting that you are trying to fulfill the healthy lifestyle you always wanted and you can only do this with healthy friendships. This week you will test friendships that are not going to help your new lifestyle and test friendships that have been good for you. This will not be very good for the healthy friendships they will believe you are giving up on them but do not worry all will work out for the best.
Taurus
As a sentimental Taurus, pals from your past already hold a special place in your heart, and for the next three weeks, you'll feel an extra longing for legit face to face time instead of virtual Facetime-ing. Maybe it’s time to get the band back together or re-activate your membership in an organization that once held a special place in your heart this week is the beginning of you connecting with your roots that no matter how hard you try you can't get rid of.
Gemini
This week, you may want to pause the ladder-climbing to become more focused on life other than school or work, this week you need to reconnect with self love instead of work or school love. The perfect self connection practice for a gemini is taking a few minutes to take deep breaths. Once you have unlocked self love it will help you keep a good balance of work and self love, its okay to pamper yourself every once in a blue moon.
Cancer
Oops did I say that out loud? Beginning this Tuesday, March 5, you may wonder this more often than you'd prefer, as loose-lipped Mercury turns retrograde in Pisces and your outspoken ninth house. There's nothing wrong with calling it like you see it, Cancer—you're too opinionated to have it any other way! Try putting your opinion into something else it may sound silly but a diary may help your loose lipness. It is definitely not a bad thing it may even be one of your best traits, but sometimes it's good to let others have a chance to share their opinion and that is what you will learn this week.
Leo
Seductive or destructive? The line could blur over the next three weeks as Mercury slips into a complicated retrograde on Tuesday, March 5. This one takes place in Pisces and your intrigue-laden eighth house. What felt utterly tormented last week might quickly become categorized as playing with fire. Do you REALLY want to strike that match, Leo? Think it through carefully before making any rash maneuvers. With Mercury unspooling in this relationship-focused section of your chart, getting the people you cut out of your life won’t be easy—and it won’t help matters much that your old flame could start pouring on the charm with out-of-the-blue texts or a request to reconnect. But there was a reason you called this off…remember? If it was more than bad timing friendship that broke you apart, think twice before inviting this person back into your well-ordered universe.
Virgo
You're naturally articulate, Virgo, but even you need to choose your words with care starting Tuesday, March 5. Blame it on your ruler Mercury who is turning retrograde in Pisces and your seventh house of relationships until March 28. Whether in business or romance, a slip of the tongue could spell trouble for a partnership. Deliberate before you spout off opinions or "helpful feedback." it could ruin some of your best relationships, but if your relationships could ruin this easily you may need to rethink them.
Libra
It's clean up time! This week you will focus on the things that have been on your to-do list forever this week is about getting yourself in the motivated state of mind, this will result in new relationships blossoming into ones that feel like the oldest ones, in a good way of course. All because you got done what needed to be done.
Scorpio
Open your heart, but keep your wits about you. This Tuesday, March 5, Mercury turns retrograde, making a U-turn in Pisces and your fifth house of romance until March 28. An ex could come back into the picture, flooding you with texts, flowery gestures and seductive offers. You won’t necessarily be thinking clearly—especially since you did kind of fantasize about this moment happening someday. But retrograde Mercury can be a trickster, and under this nostalgic light you shouldn’t buy in to this wooing without proof that things have changed since round one.
Sagittarius
We'd never accuse you of being oversensitive, Sagittarius, but beginning this Tuesday, March 5, you may just bristle at the minor things. Blame it on messenger Mercury, who is turning retrograde in Pisces and your touchy fourth house. Not only will your emotions be extra raw until March 28, but your "translation tools" will be out of whack. Likelihood is high that you'll misinterpret body language and take words the wrong way. But even if someone IS throwing shade, restrict yourself from reacting! This will ensure you will keep your emotions from getting in the way of your life and ruining your eek for doing something at the wrong time and later regret it feelings can do that to sagittarius’s not that it’s a bad thing it actually is a great thing to have such good emotions.
Capricorn
This week you will experience the wrath of mercury and have a very strenuous week. But this will allow your mental stability to advance to another level. When tough things happen to capricorn’s it just increases the
Aquarius
This week your personal will get involved with school work whether its you just not being able to work because your mind is distracted on something going on at home or you just not feeling it, this week will be very unproductive for you. But not to worry next week will be one of the best weeks in a very long time you will get out of your comfort zone and it will be a life changing experience.
Pisces
This week is your week of new beginnings and learning to let go of the people who are holding you back from being you and living your life to the fullest. this month is going to be very good for you Pisces once you have let go of the toxic people in your life new people will enter and they will help you learn to be your new self but help you keep parts of your old self at the same time, its safe to say that pisces its your time to shine.
St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day is on Sunday so you better be wearing green because people in your family will pinch you if you are not! The true meaning of St. Patrick's Day the day of the Festival of Patrick, is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March the traditional death date of Saint Patrick. Saint Patrick was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland.
Careers: Lawyer
by Rebecca V.
Careers is a new weekly installment that explores different careers as selected by the readers. You will find a poll beneath this article for voting on next week’s career.
You see their signs as you’re driving down the highway you pass their offices on the way to the grocery store, you hear their slogans as you watch a YouTube ad. No doubt, lawyers are all around us, but what exactly do they do? Police investigation and Crime shows such as NCIS, Law and Order, and Suits, have dramatized the life of lawyers, making it look like an extremely exciting life filled with arguments, drama, and life in front of a jury. But those expectations, like most things portrayed in dramas like this, are unrealistic.
The education required to become a lawyer is extensive. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, lawyers must have a bachelors degree in just about anything. Pre-law, while helpful, is surprisingly not required. After four years of college, however, they’re still not done. In order to become a lawyer, they must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. Almost every law school requires applicants to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). There are hundreds of divisions of lawyers, from tax to finance to marriage, and though lawyers are not required to select your specialization, most schools offer specialization programs (learn.org).
In order to get a better grasp on the specific duties of a lawyer, we will focus on just one type of lawyer, a criminal lawyer. This type of lawyer is the lawyer that people are most familiar with. People charged with a crime are represented by this lawyer in court.
Most new lawyers hope to get a job in a law firm, where they have the advantage of the firm’s name and advertising. According to Nalp.org, the average lawyer in a large law firm works 60-80 hours a week. Being a lawyer is an extremely difficult job, and certainly not for the lazy. However, being a lawyer is not without its advantages. Being a criminal lawyer creates a say to help people who have been charged with a heinous crime, or bring justice for the victim. But, if you don’t consider helping people to be a benefit, the monetary rewards from being a lawyer pay off as well. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, lawyers salaries vary a lot, but the average is $119,250. However, this statistic does include many of the lawyers that make millions, so don’t expect to receive a six-figure salary right out of college.
So, what do you think? Do you want to be a lawyer? Do you think the paycheck is worth the effort? Is all of the schooling worth it? Being a lawyer is no easy task. But those who enjoy public speaking, writing, and coming up with creative solutions may enjoy this job.
Photos by Ellie B.
Opinions
To change or not to change? The reason we Spring Forward.
by Rebecca V.
Last Sunday morning, our alarms (if we remembered to change them) went off an hour earlier. Why?
The concept of Daylight Saving Time was first created in 1895 by George Hudson. However, we didn’t actually utilize his ideas until World War I. The Germans decided that, in order to save energy, they would change up the way that time worked. Other countries implemented this idea too, although in 1919, once the war ended, the time-change ended.
Once World War II started, Daylight Saving Time went into effect once again. After the war, the tradition of setting our clocks forward and back stayed in place, although it was unregulated and remained so until the United States Congress passed the Uniform Time Act of 1966. In 2005, this act was updated to include an extra four weeks of Daylight Saving.
But, obviously, we’re not involved in a war anymore, so there isn’t much purpose to it anymore, other than receiving an extra hour of daylight in the evening. But many people do argue that more daylight means more safety and that less artificial light is better for the environment. But, what many people don’t realize is that there are actual health risks associated with daylight savings. According to a Swedish study, the chances of having a heart attack are increased for the three days following Daylight Saving Time, and a surge in traffic accidents the Monday after Daylight Saving is likely caused to a lack of sleep. Plus, sleep deprivation is related to increased depression.
In this modern age, there isn’t a reason to have Daylight Saving Time. It doesn’t actually decrease energy usage anymore, nor does it get more people outside. The benefits are small, but the drawbacks are many.
We need Recess!
by Sam C.
The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade at Second Street School should have recess soon. There are multiple reasons why we should have recess.
First, according to the Heart Insight Magazine of Fall 2016, “recess represents an essential, planned respite from rigorous cognitive tasks and affords a time to rest, play, imagine, move, and socialize. It also helps kids reset their brains for the remainder of the day.” This shows that recess helps kids.
Second, also from the Heart Insight Magazine of Fall 2016, “after recess, for children or after a corresponding break for adolescents, students are more attentive and better able to perform cognitively.” This shows that kids perform better after breaks, which could help a lot of people.
I think that our school should have recess in the middle grades because it is obvious in some of the classrooms with all of the SRT calls, all of the people moving around, and all of the lunch detentions\detentions\Friday schools it is obvious that everyone at our school needs a break, including middle school.
In conclusion, everyone at Second Street School should get a break/recess, not just the elementary grades. These are the reasons that sixth, seventh, and eighth grade should get recess
Photos by Colin
Arts and Entertainment
Book Review: Big Stone Gap
by Audrey G.
Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani tells the story of Ave Maria, the 35-year-old daughter of an Italian immigrant in the 1970s, and her struggles while trying to figure out her life after her mother died. Ave Maria was born and raised in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, but she has always felt like an outsider due to her mother’s Italian mountain heritage. Ave works at her father’s pharmacy, Mutuals, and is the town spinster. Over the course of the book, she begins to discover just why she has always felt this way and she learns that family is more than blood. This book illustrates what it is like to feel like an outsider in a small town and how change can affect your life.
I loved this book. The characters were genuine and the story is simple enough to be real. In most realistic fiction books I have read, the plot has so many high points to it that it isn’t plausible and the characters in these books are not portrayed as realistic, but this book was different. It was refreshing to read a book where a character can have a plain life.
I also enjoyed the fast-paced timing of the book. The entire book took place over the course of a year. It was meant to the changes that happened in her life from when she was 35 to 36. Most books take place over a few months or less, but I think that because this book takes place over the course of a year there is better character development and better resolution.
Big Stone Gap is the first book in the series. There are three more books; Big Cherry Holler, Milk Glass Moon, and Home to Big Stone Gap. I am currently reading Big Cherry Holler, and I am enjoying it. Big Stone Gap is a perfect read for fans of historic-realistic fiction and a relatable story.
Wacky Words
By Eli.M
Bilk- to cheat, defraud
Though the lawyer seemed honest, the woman feared he would try to bilk her out of her money.
Ersatz- being an artificial and inferior substitute or imitation
The ersatz strawberry shortcake tasted more like plastic than real cake.
Reiterate- to say or do again
The coach reiterated the importance of the big soccer game to the team.
Brace for Impact Part 3
Edvin looked too the pod and decided he needed to get shelter. He picked up Gage, making sure his helmet was okay and moved him into the pod. The sun was setting under the horizon. Edvin needed to get somewhere safe. He was thinking about making a fire but normal methods couldn’t be taken because there was not enough oxygen in the atmosphere. This presented many questions on how life worked on this planet.
Edvin looked at the forest and began to walk for it to further investigate after shutting Gage in the pod. He looked into the massively vegetated area. The underbrush was a dark purple and rustled with a large breeze. Edvin was thinking about his options. He probably needed to know what was out there on this planet to know the dangers but didn’t want to leave Gage all by himself.
Cupcakes
Cupcakes are really popular. There used at birthdays and celebrations and family reunions.
Most people like to bake for birthdays or for a tasty treat .
100% of people all like to make cupcake!
If you aren't good at baking or are new to baking I can help you learn how to make cupcakes.
1 and 1/3 cup (165 grams) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
1 and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup (120 grams) full fat sour cream
Vanilla Frosting:
1 cup (230 grams) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups (360 grams) confectioner's sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream
INSTRUCTIONS
To make the vanilla cupcakes:
Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 12-count muffin pan with cupcake liners. Line a second muffin pan with 2 liners (this recipe will make 14 cupcakes). Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large mixing bowl using a hand-held mixer), beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla. Add in the sour cream and mix until fully combined.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined, making sure not to over mix the batter.
Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them a little over half way full. You should end up with exactly 14 cupcakes.
Bake in separate batches at 350F for 18-22 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcake comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a couple of minutes. Remove all of the cupcakes from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large mixing bowl using a hand-held mixer) beat the butter on medium speed until smooth.
Add in the confectioner's sugar and vanilla and mix on low until well combined. Slowly add in the heavy cream, increase the speed to medium-high, and mix for a few more minutes until the frosting is smooth and well combined.
3. Add food coloring
Store prepared cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Sports and Leisure
Sam and David's Football Corner
Big News: David Rebolledo is now apart of the football corner. Our column is now titled David and Sam’s Football Corner. Now, on to the news and our opinions.
***Disclaimer: These are OUR opinions, so please, don’t get offended.
BREAKING NEWS:
Last week we wrote about Antonio Brown and Nick Foles. We now have official news and updates on them. Antonio Brown has officially been traded and is no longer on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Last week we reported that the Steelers have decided that it is “time to move on.” Now the Wide Receiver is on the Oakland Raiders. Nick Foles was dropped by the Philadelphia Eagles due to a franchise request being denied. So, now the 2018 Super Bowl MVP Quarterback was a free agent. Now, Foles is on the Jacksonville Jaguars. Something very unexpected happened with the New York Giants the other day. They dropped the legendary Wide Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Now we are not currently sure why they did this. Odell has signed with the Cleveland Browns.
Our Opinions:
Antonio Brown is wasting his talents. The past several years, The Oakland Raiders have not been any good. Brown is a very talented Wide Receiver. Being on the Raiders will just set him up for an unsuccessful season. Nick Foles’ talents have been wasted on the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles are a great team, don’t get me wrong, but they use Carson Wentz over him. Wentz is talented but whenever they use the Nick Foles they go on a winning streak. And finally, why would the Giants get rid of Odell Beckham Jr? I mean, he is exploding with talent. If anything, they should have gotten rid of Eli Manning. He is not nearly as good. Well, at least they did not get rid of Saquon Barkley. With Kareem Hunt and Odell Beckham Jr, all the Browns need is a new Quarterback and they will be one of the best teams in the NFL.