2015 In Review
A look back at what occured in 2015
Top Stories of 2015
Aaron Hernandez found guilty for murder
Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez was found guilty in April and sentenced to life in prison without parole after killing Odin Lloyd
Pope Francis Visits America
Pope Francis visited DC, New York, and Philadelphia bringing huge crowds of spectators.
Paris Attack
A series of coordinated terror attacks struck fear through the heart of the French capital on Friday Nov. 13. A combination of shooters and men wearing explosive vests targeted a football stadium, restaurants and a concert venue that evening, leaving 130 people dead.
Gay Marrige Becomes Legal
The Supreme Court made a landmark decision in June, voting to allow same-sex couples to marry nationwide.
Amtrak Train Crash
A train derailment in Philadelphia killed eight and injured more than 200 Amtrak passengers in May after the Northeast Regional train sped around a curve and went off the track.
Two Companies That Marketed Themselves the Best in 2015
Apple
They're always the most innovative and They market their products as much as anyone else whether it's with commercials, newspapers, posters, etc.
Budweiser
Budweiser uses commercials very well to market their products/ company. As you might know they have heart touching commercials with Clydesdale horses that seem to debut during the super bowl every year.
Best Products from 2015
IPhone 6s
Apple released their iPhone 6s this year which from personal use is a great product
Macbook Pro
The lightest laptop ever made, gives you the convenience of a phone but still does what computers do.
Worst Products from 2015
Segway/hoverboard
It's pretty expensive and in my opinion pointless and promotes laziness.
Apple Watch
I find it pointless because it does what an IPhone does but less and in order to have one you need an IPhone.
Top two musical artists of 2015
Gucci Mane
although he was in prison Gucci Mane managed to release several albums using his popularity on social media to promote him and most of his music for free on sound cloud
Drake
Drake was easily one of the most popular musical artists of 2015 using social media to promote himself and iTunes to sell his music
Top two movies from 2015
Star Wars
Star Wars was one of the most popular movies of the year and was marketed through ads, commercials, etc.
Jurassic World
Jurassic World was very popular and was marketed through ads, trailers, commercials, etc.
5 influential public figures of 2015
Cam Newton
Not only is he succeeding on the field but Cam Newton has been praised for his kindness towards children off the field.
Kanye West
Kanye West was successful in many different things like fashion and music and was looked up to by many.
Emma Watson
Not only is she a very popular actress but she is also very influential in the real world. She received a degree in English literature from brown and runs a feminism campaign
Jorge Ramos
Jorge Ramos is a Mexican/American journalist and is very influential when it comes to speaking up for human rights
Abby Wambach
Abby Wambach's great and long career came to an end in 2015, she was an icon and role model for many young soccer players everywhere.
New Years Resolutions
Personal Improvement
To improve myself I think I can try to be nicer to everyone no matter what
Family and Friends
I will try to spend more time with my family this year
School
I will try my best in everything I do