Volume 7, Issue 7

May 2015

(The Best Literature

on the Block

Table of

Contents

Random Did

You Know

Pg. 2

Celebrity

Look-Alike

Pg.2

Monthly Poll Pg. 3

Try It Pg. 3

Critic’s

Corner

Pg. 4

Tip of the

Month

Pg. 5

Bored? Pg. 6

Best of

June

Pg. 7

Life Hacks Pg. 8

Fabulous

Faculty

Pg. 8

Athletes of the

Month

Pg. 9

Embarrassing

Moments

Pg. 10

Predictions Pg. 10

Collage Pg. 11

Students of the

Month (May)

Pg. 12

Students of the

Month (June)

Pg. 13

Top Ten Pg. 14

Flying into Pg. 15

Brain Teasers Pg. 16

Is living without your phone a prob-

lem? Are your parents always on you for using

your phone too much? Then back away from

your phone and into the woods for a camping

trip with friends or family.

When packing for a camping trip, make sure

you have everything you need for camping

such as a tent. Make sure you include some-

thing to put on top of the tent just case it rains,

such as a tarp. You

might want to think

about bringing bug

repellent because

most bugs like to be

around camping sites.

The most important

things to bring are

clothes. So pack for

warm days and cold

nights because the weather is almost always

crazy. Other things you might want to bring are

a flashlight, books, board games, and anything

else that would entertain you except your

phone.

Staying off your phone is a struggle,

but with these fun and exciting ideas you

should have a good time.

Fishing is an alternative to staying off

your phone. With just a bit of bait and a fishing

pole, you can catch some dinner and have a

blast snagging some trout on the lake. If buy-

ing a fishing pole Is a problem, you can make

one with only a string

and a stick. All you need

is a hook and some bait,

and you can even use

worms! They’re easy to

find and good for catch-

ing fish!

Another thing

you and your family or

friends can do is go hik-

ing. Hiking is a fun and easy way to enjoy the

outdoors. All you have to do is pack your water

and snacks because it could be a long day. If

you want to go on a long hike, look for some

sort of trail. Trails are always the best way to

hike. Following a trail will lead you in the right

direction. The wider the trail, the more likely it

is meant to be there, and you won’t run into to

many problems along the way. If there is trou-

ble, make sure you have a way to contact

someone for help.

Also a source of entertainment could

be riding a bike. When camping, consider

bringing a bike. It is a very easy way to stay

active and have fun. Some campsites even have

trails meant only for biking. So if you really

want to go biking, try finding trails. Also, con-

sider staying with someone at all times.

The last thing you need to know is

where you want to go camping at, some op-

tions include Jubilee

Lake(19.8 miles

from Weston), Mo-

ses Lake(134 miles

from Weston), and

Wallowa Lake(96

miles from Weston).

When going camp-

ing, make sure you

have a way to get

there and back. You might want to bring a little

bit of money because although camping is a

reduced cost, most sites these days might cost

a small fee. If money is a problem then you

should consider finding your own

camping spot. If you are planning on

going camping, make sure to bring

someone along. Make sure your phone

isn’t getting in the way of the great out-

doors because with today’s society it’s

good to take a break and be active!

Open An Adventure, Not Your Phone! By Jordyn

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Random Did You Know by Katie

Banging your head against a wall burns 150 calories an hour.

Oprah’s real name is Orpah.

1 in 112,994 surgeries in the U.S. is performed on the wrong person or wrong body part.

Any text you put into the status update box is sent to Facebook’s servers, even if you didn’t click the post button.

Try it by Kamryn

Volume 7, Issue 7

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Monthly Poll By Lawson

Vans vs. Converse

Vans - 53.73%

Converse - 46.27%

How many of you in the student body have heard about Loot Crate? Well, for those of you that haven't heard about it

Loot Crate is a website that you can order a box of geeky items like a Space Invaders tie and other things such as little Mega Man

helmets. When you get your Loot Crate, you always get some type of pin, they are normally related to a game or something hap-

pening during that month. In the Loot Crate you get many other cool items but it just depends on the month. There are other

items that are exclusive to Loot Crate only.

Now that you have learned about what you can get in a Loot Crate, let's talk about the price. You can get a one month

plan, a three month plan, a six month plan, or a one year plan. If you get a one month plan, you pay $19.95. The three month

plan costs $57.75. The six month plan is $113.70. Finally, the one year plan is $215.40 and comes with a bonus gift.

Since you know what comes in them and the price ranges, you might need to

know their history. Loot Crate was established in 2012 by a team of geeks and gam-

ers. When they founded Loot Crate, they thought that the online retail was missing

the sense of community. When they say that online retail is missing the sense of

community, they are saying that when you are ordering something online you're

just on a website ordering something. That's why Loot Crate made it so when you

order your Loot Crate, they have a little community where you can post selfies with

your new items from your crate. You can also find Loot Crate on Instagram or

Twitter using #lootcrate. Now that you know about Loot Crate, it is up to if you to get your very own Loot Crate and feel what

others have said is like opening Christmas presents every month.

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Critic’s Corner by Emily

Vans shoes are a new popular trend in

teens these days, and they have definitely

made their mark. It seems as if almost every-

one has a pair of these shoes. Vans is not on-

ly a shoe brand, but it is also a clothing

brand. Many Vans shirts have the Vans logo,

but others have colorful graphic designs.

Vans shoes come in various styles including

Old Skool, Slip-On, and Sk8 Pro.

One of the downsides to Vans is that they

are flat-bottomed shoes. Flat-bottomed

shoes can end up making your knees hurt

because they don't give enough support.

However, Vans are made for skating, so the

flat bottom is an advantage. Vans were first

designed for skateboarders, but over time,

people have started wearing Vans for every-

day use.

Vans come in many colors, such as red,

black, purple, blue, and grey. They can also

come multicolored. Some of the multicol-

ored shoes are the galaxy and tie dyed ones.

The range of colors for these shoes seems to

be infinite, which is a good thing when it

comes to getting shoes to match your outfit.

Many people might see a shoe that they like,

but it's in the wrong color. However, with

Vans this isn't a problem because there are

so many colors to choose from.

Vans are pretty much great shoes. They

offer you a way to express yourself with all of

the colors they offer. Just make sure that if

you have bad knees to not wear these shoes

all the time because they could damage your

knees more. Vans have made their footprint

on this generation and they will definitely

continue making their path.

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Tip of The Month by Kamryn

Good friends are hard to find, harder to leave,

and impossible to forget

- Anonymous

We will miss you!

How many of you will be traveling for summer vacation? Well, this article is for those of you that are traveling. You may be excited for your trip, which may cause you to forget what to pack. One of the most important things you will need for your trip is clothes. You should probably pack enough clothes for each day you will be gone. If you are going to the beach you may want clothes you can wear into the ocean. Walking around in dirty clothes is just gross. Pack extra clothes just in case something like the weather spoils your trip. If there is a chance of bad weather don't forget appropriate items for the condition such as a windbreaker, a poncho, or a warm winter coat. Next, you should probably pack your bathroom items such as soap, deodorant, a comb, shampoo/conditioner, and any oth-er items needed. Also, make sure you don't forget your medication. You don't want to be stuck with a medical problem with no medi-cal solution. It would also help if you have any medical conditions like asthma, to take anything you may need in case of an emer-gency. Some other things that may be helpful are chargers for your electronic devices. You may want to take other things to do like a book to read, headphones to listen to music, or even a card game like Magic the Gathering or something more known, Pokemon. Something else others like to bring, is a laptop just in case there is Wi-Fi at your hotel or a family member’s house. Just remember that these things can be useful during most trips, but you don’t want to take anything you won’t use or need. If you are traveling by plane, you are only allowed to have your luggage and one carry-on. The luggage can’t weigh more than 50 pounds and the carry-on can be bigger than 22 by 14 by 9 inches which may depend on the airline you travel through. So just re-member to keep it simple.

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How Does Boredom Effect You? By Keree

Do the two words that could

possibly ruin your day “I’m bored”

occur during the summer? Bore-

dom happens when people have

trouble focusing, or when they can-

not find anything engaging/

interesting to distract themselves.

Yet boredom is, in reality, a crucial

ability to be tru-

ly productive,

let alone effec-

tive, but being

bored turns

your mind in-

ward and en-

courages reflec-

tion.

When you’re rushing about

doing what you feel obligated to

do, there’s no time to think about

other important things because

you’re stressing about one already.

When you’re bored, there’s nothing

else to do but think. Boredom can

also help you think of new ways to

solve difficult problems that you

didn’t know how to before. Also, if

your head is spinning with what

you’re going to do tomorrow and

what you should’ve done today,

sleep will come much more diffi-

cult. However, the people who have

a clear mind fall asleep faster and

tend to wake up more refreshed.

This meaning that boredom is a

good activity.

Then again, boredom can also

be really bad for your health. Usu-

ally, when people are bored, they

tend to eat to occupy themselves.

You also sleep more, but when you

wake up, you tend to still feel ex-

hausted.

A way to get out of feeling

bored is to go outside and enjoy

the fresh air. Being outside can help

with anxiety, depression, and anger.

It also can make you healthier.

Some activities would include bik-

ing riding, walking/running, fish-

ing, camping, and swimming.

However, sometimes individu-

als do not have the interest to do

activities outside as others do.

Some activities that those individu-

als could be doing inside include

cooking, coloring/drawing, paint-

ing your nails, listening to music,

playing video games, or watching a

movie. This meaning enjoy your

summer, and always make the best

of it, even if your day is somehow

ruined by boredom.

Best of June by Tyree

Volume 7, Issue 7 Page 7

June 4th- National Cheese Day

June 8th- National Best Friend Day

June 16th- National Fudge Day

June 21st- Father’s Day

June 23rd- National Pink Day

June 30th- National Social Media Day

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Life Hacks by Courtney

Fabulous Faculty by Amie

Terrie Dennis is a hard worker, has a positive attitude, is a good

person, and is very caring! Tanna Munck is very knowledgeable,

hardworking, and flexible with her schedule. Tanna and Terrie

are also involved in school and community activities. Congrats,

Ladies!

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Athletes of the Month by Amie

Athlete of the Month

4th grade:

Elsa Rogers: She had one of the most stun-ning improvements on her time in the mile. She was able to cut close to six minutes off her previous time of 16:18 to improve her time to 10:24!

Gabe Corwin: Brings a positive attitude to class every day and gives maximum effort in all activates.

5th grade:

Casey Caldwell: He is a naturally gifted athlete with an attitude of perseverance and determination. Casey tries very hard at everything he knows how to do and even harder at

things he does not. Lesley Kilgore: She is very funny and energetic with a perpetual smile whether we are running the mile or playing her favorite game.

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Predictions by Courtney

Embarrassing Moments by Emily

It was a family night out, and I had to go to the bathroom. I asked my mom if I

could go to the bathroom. I went to the bathroom, but I didn’t know how to

lock the door because I was like five years old. Instead of locking the door, I

just closed it and went to the bathroom. Right as I went, the door opened,

and a girl walked in. The whole restaurant could see me on the toilet, and

then the girl apologized and walked right out.

Signed, Anonymous

One day, my friend came over to my house so we could play. We went out-

side, found this big toad, and I picked it up. We went to the trampoline, and

my friend dared me to kiss the toad on the butt, so I did. It was horrible. Af-

ter I was done kissing it, the toad peed on my hand!

Signed, Anonymous

Now that most of the WMS

students have taken Smarter

Balanced, will we actually

have 36% or better of our stu-

dents pass? Well, after inter-

viewing WMS students

64.56% of the students

thought that we would have

36% or above pass. Cloe D.

said, “Smarter Balanced is

basically Oaks, and it’s not as different

as we first believed it was.” However,

the other 35.44% of students predict-

ed that e won’t meet or goal of 36% of

students passing. Marcelino B. said, “It

seems like we’re under too much

pressure, and most students

overthought the questions.” Smarter

Balanced was more difficult for some

students then it was for others. Hope-

fully, by the end of the year we will

have the results and see what the pre-

Yes

No

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May Student of the Month by Amie

5th Grade: Charlie K.

6th Grade: Jadyn P.

7th Grade: Kaeleh H. 8th Grade: Katie V.

4th Grade: Faith S.

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June Student of the Month by Amie 5th Grade: Blane p.

6th Grade: Ethan B.

7th Grade: Cade B. 8th Grade: Steven H.

4th Grade: Elsa R.

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Top Ten by Lawson

Top 10 Summer Activities

1. Swimming

2. Family Trips/Vacations

3. Camping

4. Fishing

5. Playing Outside

6. Hiking

7. Watching TV

8. Going to Camps

9. Football

10. Hanging Out With Friends

Top 10 Board Games

1. Monopoly

2. Candy Land

3. The Game of Life

4. Battleship

5. Headbands

6. Sorry

7. Fact or Crap

8. Chutes and Ladders

9. Mouse Trap

10. Apples to Apples

Top 10 Frozen Yogurt Toppings

1. Oreos

2. Raspberries

3. Cookie Dough

4. M&Ms

5. Chocolate Syrup

6. Cherries

7. Blackberries

8. Reese's

9. Gummy Bears

10. Strawberries

Top 10 Countries to Visit

1. France

2. Japan

3. Rome

4. Australia

5. England

6. Italy

7. Pompeii

8. Sweden

9. Greece

10. New Zealand

Flying To Summer by Bryce

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Planning to take a summer vacation that involves

flying? As long as you are prepared for the flight, it will

be very enjoyable. While thinking of the weight limit that

is enforced at the airport still don't be afraid to pack

what you want. If you get to the airport and have ex-

ceeded the weight limit, the porters will give you a plas-

tic bag as a carry on to put some of your clothes in. The

only problem with that is if you already have a carry on,

you have to decide which carry on you want to bring. You

are only allowed one carry on. To check one bag (50

pounds or less) it costs 25 dollars. The carry on is free,

but it must be under 20 pounds.

While you're on the plane and waiting for it to

take off, be sure you have everything you want. You

aren't allowed to open the overhead bin during flight

unless absolutely necessary. I personally suggest to try

and get an aisle seat. It's easier to sit there and stretch

your legs out. Although if you get a window seat, you

have a great view. It will take a few minutes before the

plane actually takes off because everyone needs to be

seated.

The feeling you get while the plane takes off is a

feeling that's hard to explain. It takes a couple minutes to

have the plane even in the air. So while half of the plane

is going up, it feels like the other half of the plane is go-

ing down. The rest of the ride should be smooth, as long

as you don't hit turbulence. If the plane goes through

turbulence that means you're going through a wind

pocket. The plane will rock and shake, but it's nothing to

worry about. At times, the turbulence can get really

rough, and the flight attendants will ask all the passen-

gers to sit down. If you are the type of person who gets

motion sickness, then you should take a motion sickness

pill before the flight just in case.

As the flight ends, you will notice the plane slow-

ing down. The nose of the plane will start heading

straight down. There is no walking around allowed as the

plane descends. When the plane lands on the runaway,

it's somewhat jolting to the human body. Be prepared for

that.

Getting off the plane is a slow process. Everyone

has to grab their carry on bags from the overhead bins,

and you have to wait for the pilot to give the okay to get

off. The plane will begin to empty, and the people will be

heading to get their checked bags. There will be signs in

the airport that direct you to get your luggage. When you

get to the correct carousel, it will take a little bit before

any bags start coming out, as the men who are unloading

the bags have a lot of work to do.

If you are planning to take a round trip, then you

will have to start this process all over again. Enjoy your

vacation, and if your bags get lost, well, that's another

story.

BLOB STAFF

2014-15 Amie Tyree

Bryce Emily

Courtney Khai

Keree Matthew

Kamryn Katie

Lawson Jordyn

Brain Teasers by Katie

THE BLOB (The Best Literature

On The Block)

Sponsor: Mrs. Turner

Editor: Khai

http://wms.athwest.k12.or.us

You are in prison with Barry and Albert. The three of you are looking straight ahead. You’re in front, then Barry, then Albert. A guard

has three black and two white hats. He randomly puts one on each of your heads. Albert can see your and Berry’s hat. Berry can see

yours, and you can see no one’s. None of you know what the color you have on your own head. The guard says, “If anyone can tell me

with 100% certainty the color of your own hat, uttering no one else’s, you may all go free.” He tells Albert to answer first. Albert is a

very honest and intelligent person, but he says, “I don’t know. There’s no way of knowing for sure.” The guard then asks Barry. Barry is

also intelligent and rational, but he also cannot tell. He comes to you, and you say the color of the hat with 100% certainty. The guard

then has no choice but to release all three of you. What was the color of the hat that was on your head?

Explanation: You have to think about what the other men couldn’t see. Albert couldn’t have seen two white hats or he would have

known his is black. He either saw two black hats or a black and a white hat, so he couldn’t have known for sure what he was wearing.

Hearing Albert and knowing he could not have seen two white hats, the only way for Berry to know his hat is if he sees a white hat in

front so he knows his own is black. However, Berry was also unsure.

A woman, while at the funeral of her own mother, met a guy whom she did not know. She thought this guy was amazing. She believed

him to be her dream guy so much, that she fell in love with him right there, but never asked for his number and could not find him. A few

days later, she killed her sister. What is her motive for killing her sister?

1. Answer: You are wearing a black hat. 2. Answer: She was hoping the guy would appear at the funeral again.