February 24, rd edition Raney Intermediate School Corona, California Free. Our mission is to inform, inspire, and entertain.

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1 February 24, rd edition Raney Intermediate School Corona, California Free Our mission is to inform, inspire, and entertain. Peaceful transition President Obama's Last Speech In Obama's last words as president he acknowledged that "For all the progress we ve made we know it is not enough". He encourages Americans to go out and make a difference. However, he also admits " by almost every measure, America is a better, stronger place than it was when we started." He believes in the power of the people to make change and protect our democracy from within. President Obama is an excellent speaker. Click on the title above to hear the speech and read the full text. President Trump's Inauguration Speech In President Trump's first speech as president he sets a strong tone for the improvements that he sets out to make for America. Click on the above link to hear the full speech and read the complete text. TOP 50 LOVE SONGS OF ALL TIME by Sarah Zuniga There are many love songs from which to choose for that special someone or your best friend. You can show them how much they mean to you by singing them a song. They will smile at how you took time out of your day to sing something to them. You do not need a boyfriend or a girlfriend to feel appreciated. You can have a good time with your best friends. Here are a couple of love songs you and a special someone can enjoy together. Click to go to Billboard's website. 1 P age

2 SPORTS The Raney Knights P.E. Track & Field by Vinsent Seehusen The track and field unit kicked off in November 2016 and here are the results of the class events. Intra-school competitions are currently underway see next edition for those results. 220, 440 and 880 Meter Dashes According to Mrs. Carroll, all the participants tried their very best at the events. Although these events might seem discouraging the P.E. teachers were truly inspired and amazed to see these students break through the barrier of what seems impossible. The following times are reported in seconds. R. Williams beat the boys' 220 record with a time of 29.13, while a time of 31.59, set by S. Montgomery, beat the girls 220 record. The 440 was a different story-- R. Riemo set the best time for boys with a time of 1.04, while D. Trujillo set the time of These people, no matter the time, were brave enough to run the 880 which most kids including myself avoided. J. Martinez set the boys' record with 2.40, and D. Abara set the girls' record with meter dash, Long Jump and Hurdles These events were as entertaining as they were difficult. For the 100 meter dash (recorded in seconds) J. Kavert set the boys' record with a time of and the girls' record was set by G. Martinez with a time of In long jump, J. Cao set the best time for the girls with a jump of 11.9 feet while C. Iniguez set the boys' record with a jump of feet. For hurdles, A. Mcbride set the boys' time with 12.44seconds and C. Cungo set the time for the girls with seconds D. Flores set the record for the girls with a throw of meters. M. Evans set discus with a throw of meters. The girls' farthest throw was meters by P. Sandhu. Again, congratulations to all the Knights for their valiant efforts in the physical education track and field unit. Mr. Gutierrez, Raney's Boys Soccer Coach Interview by Yahira Hernandez YH: Do you want to be coach? JG: Yes, because I have been playing soccer all my life. YH: When do soccer try-outs start? JG: They start at the end of February. YH: Do you like soccer? JG: Yes, I have been playing for 25 years. YH: What is your favorite team? JG: Well as you can see around the class, my favorite team is Barcelona. YH: Did you play as a kid? JG: Yes. YH: As a kid, what teams did you play for? JG: I played for AYSO and Rug Rats was my first team. YH: Were you planning to be a professional soccer player or a math teacher? JG: The original plan was to play pro soccer but unfortunately, I had a very bad knee injury. YH: How many soccer teams did you play for? JG: I played for six teams total, which included varsity soccer at Corona High and UCR. YH: How old were you when you first played soccer for a team? JG: I was 5 years old. Discus and Shot Put The boys and girls of Raney really put on a show with shot put and discus events. For the boys' shot put N. Nguyen with a throw of meters. 2 P age

3 The Arts featuring our own Raney artists "Strange Love" 3 P age by Britney Garcia (8) If you would like to see your art featured here, see Mrs. Keoski in C-6

4 This piece was made by an eighth grader named Kayli Foster. A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because all things in nature are dark except where exposed by the light - Leonardo Da Vinci 4 P age

5 This piece was made by a seventh grader named Ivan Godinez. 5 P age

6 Special Valentine's Day Food Pages Healthy Two Minute Brownies Overnight Oats with Fruit Ingredients 2 cups regular rolled oats Ingredients 1 Tbsp. (7 g) coconut/all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp. (10 g) unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 tsp baking powder 3 Tbsp. (45 ml) unsweetened almond milk* 1/2 medium ripe banana, mashed (50 g or 1/4 cup) butter of choice 2 tsp (8 g) sugar ** 1/2 tsp vanilla extract sprinkle of dairy-free chocolate chips (optional) Directions 1. Add flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder to a microwave-safe mug or bowl. Stir until well combined. 2. Add milk and mashed banana, stirring until NO CLUMPS REMAIN. Add butter, sugar, and vanilla, mixing well to ensure that everything is fully incorporated. 3. Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes, depending on microwave strength and thickness of mug. If brownie has not set by then, continue to microwave in 30 second intervals until desired consistency is reached. 4. Carefully remove from microwave (mug will be hot!), sprinkle with chocolate chips, grab a spoon, and enjoy! Notes * If you don't have almond milk, or you want to make this nut-free, use any milk (rice, soy, dairy, etc.) you have on hand. ** You could also sub this with regular brown OR use 1 tsp. of maple syrup or agave to make this refined sugar free. (: 1 cup milk 1 cup apple juice 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions Place 1/2 cup oats in each four 1/2-pint (8-ounce) jars. In a 4-cup measuring cup combine milk, apple juice, honey, and cinnamon. Divide evenly between jars. Pour over oats in jars. Cover and chill overnight or until oats are soft. Stir in nuts and top with yogurt and fruit as desired, and ENJOY! **Overnight oats mixture will expire after 2 days** 6 P age

7 Sushi Sandwich Rolls Material/Ingredients Rolling pin Toothpick Knife Toaster oven(optional) Your choice of bread Your choice of meat/chicken (optional) Your choice of cheese Your choice of vegetables STEPS Flatten your slice of bread with a rolling pin. Lay a slice of your choice of meat/chicken on the flattened bread, then lay the cheese down onto the meat/chicken. Slice your vegetable thinly and place onto cheese. Roll the bread with ingredients up and stick a toothpick in it to hold it all together. Lastly if you want to give your sushi a crunch to it, throw it in a toaster oven and toast to your likings. Ingredients/materials 1⅓ pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt Microwave Paper towels Plate Knife Preparation Thinly slice your clean washed potatoes. Evenly drizzle on the extra virgin olive oil, following up with a sprinkle of salt. Let sit for 1-2 minutes. Then, spread them evenly across a paper towel covered plate. Microwave for 2-3 minutes or until edges start to brown (crisp). Some chips may crisp before others. If this happens, take them out so they don t over crisp/burn. Did you know? According to Women's Day magazine in billion candy hearts were made. 7 P age

8 doneness at 40 seconds. Mine takes 50 seconds. Do not cook past one minute, just like a regular cookie, this will continue cooking as it cools. If the cookie is dry or cake like, try less time. Serve warm. Frozen Chocolate-Covered Bananas Ingredients; Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug Ingredients 1 Tablespoon Butter 1 Tablespoon Granulated White Sugar 1 Tablespoon of firmly packed Dark Brown Sugar 3 Drops of Vanilla Extract Small Pinch of Kosher Salt 1 Egg Yolk (discard the egg white or save for different recipe) Scant ¼ of All Purpose Flour (slightly less than ¼ of a cup) 2 heaping tablespoons of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Instructions 4 large ripe bananas, peeled and cut into thirds crosswise ¼ cup shredded coconut ¾ cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips, melted Preparation; Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Insert a Popsicle stick into each piece of banana. Cover each piece with melted chocolate using a rubber spatula and sprinkle with coconut. (Reheat chocolate, as needed, to keep it melted.) Place the bananas on the baking sheet and freeze until frozen, about 2 hours. Start by melting your butter in the microwave. Butter should just be melted, not boiling. Add sugars, vanilla and salt. Stir to combine. Separate your egg and add the yolk only to your cup. Stir to combine. Add flour, then stir again. Measure a scant, slightly less than full, ¼ cup of all-purpose flour. Add the chocolate chips, and give a final stir. Now your mixture will look like cookie dough. Cook in microwave seconds, start checking for 8 Page

9 Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Squares Ingredients 1 cup crunchy granola 3 cups fat-free strawberry yogurt (Greek yogurt is recommended) 1 (10 ounce) bag frozen unsweetened strawberries 1 cup sweetened and condensed milk 1 cup light or fat-free whipped topping (optional) Valentine s Dipped Rice Krispies Treats Ingredients 3 tablespoonsbutter 1 package (10 oz) regular marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows 6 cups crisped rice cereal (aka Rice Krispies) Candy melts or white chocolate chips Food coloring, optional Sprinkles, optional Preparation; Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with foil. Sprinkle granola evenly on the bottom of the pan; set aside. Place yogurt, strawberries and condensed milk in a blender; cover and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture over top of cereal, gently smoothing yogurt mixture to edges of pan. Cover with foil (or plastic wrap) and freeze for 8 hours or until firm. Use edges of foil to loosen and remove from pan; let recipe thaw for 5 to 10 minutes. Cut into squares, top with whipped topping, if desired, and serve. Preparation: 1. Melt the butter in a large pan over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. 2. Mix in the crisped rice cereal. Stir until well coated. 3. Spread the mixture using a buttered spatula or a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Cut the treats into shapes with cookie cutters when cool. 4. Melt the candy melts or white chocolate chips according the package directions. Stir in a few drops of food coloring, if you d like. Dip the edges of the treats into the candy and decorate with sprinkles. Wait to cool, then enjoy! 9 P age

10 What's up Corona?! Corona Teen Zone Corona Teen Zone is a free program for 7 th and 8 th grade students that offers homework help, computer lab access and craft activities. Registration is mandatory. Applications can be picked up during open hours or may be downloaded from the Corona Public Library website and turned in during operating hours. This program takes place from August 10 June 1. There are two locations for this program: the Corona Public Library and Auburndale Community Center, both locations can be found down below. This is a great opportunity because not only will you be doing fun activities you will also be getting help and support on homework, don t miss out! For more information, you can visit the Corona Public Library website. - Corona Public Library Home Page Locations: Corona Public Library 650 S. Main St. Auburndale Community Center 1045 Auburndale Ave Things to do in Corona by Pamela Rocha Are you having trouble finding places to visit in Corona? Well, I have a few places you may be interested in visiting. If you are into historic bands and music, then maybe you should try visiting the Fender Museum. If you are more of an active kind of person then you might like to visit the Trampoline Park, Skull Canyon, or Graffiti Falls. Lastly, if you are into racing and you like to compete than maybe you could visit Pole Position Runway. Click the link above the map for locations. Click here for map and information 10 P age

11 Mind, Body, and Spirit Editor: Haylee Chapman HOW LOVE AFFECTS YOUR BODY HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS Many people at our age get into relationships without really knowing what they are getting into. There are several things that are important to remember in a relationship, especially at the age we are now. Here are some tips on how to keep a healthy, steady relationship. Speak your mind Relationships thrive when couples can express themselves freely and honestly. Have your own space Just because you re in a relationship doesn t mean you have to spend every second with each other. You argue Disagreements are normal. Be honest about your feelings and needs. Find joy Healthy relationships are filled with happiness and laughter. Treat each other with kindness Make sure your partner feels wanted and appreciated. Trust each other - Healthy relationships are built with trust and commitment. Do not give into peer pressure Peer pressure is not only for drugs; in a relationship it can be many things. Drugs, sex, and just flat out getting yourself into trouble. If you are not comfortable doing it, do not do it. We have all heard the saying love at first sight, but is it actually a real thing? The answer is yes. It is real and it is caused by chemicals in the brain. Researchers claim that just by looking at someone, a person can fall in love within 1/5 of a second due to a sudden increase in protein known as nerve growth factor. Pretty cool huh? Well that s not all. Did you know that your pupils will dilate when you see the person you love? A person s pupils naturally expand when looking at something they like. Last and probably the most interesting and surprising fact of all is you will have fewer headaches. Oxytocin has also been found to alleviate headaches. FUN FACTS ABOUT LOVE Couples who are in love synchronize their heart rates after gazing into each other s eyes for 3 minutes It is scientifically proven that being in love makes you a less productive person Philophobia is the fear of falling in love In ancient Greece, throwing an apple at someone was done to declare one s love. There are about 3 million first dates every day worldwide Erotomania is a mental disorder that makes people believe somebody famous is in love with them WHAT IS DOPAMINE? Dopamine is the brains pleasure chemical. It plays a role in gambling, drug use, and well, love. When we fall in love Dopamine is released, making couples feel elated (extremely happy) and energetic about each other. 11 P age

12 Editor: Vianna Arana Scripps National Spelling Bee On December 15, 2016, there was the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The winner of the School Spelling Bee was Megan Le and the runner-up was James Adame. Which led up to the district spelling bee on January 12, The winner of the CNUSD Annual Spelling Bee was Aisha Randhawa from Garretson Elementary, and the runner-up was Madeleine Caverly from El Cerrito Middle School! Congratulations and thank you for participating and showing school spirit! Club Life Leadership During the months of January and February, the ASB students have already accomplished numerous activities, movies, and dances. Their previous event was movie day, on January 9, 2017, showing Akeelah and the Bee. On February 10, 2017, Leadership hosted a Decade of Lovers Dance. The dance was a Valentine s Day Dance with a Decade Theme mixed for the students who don t like Valentine s Day. On February 16th, the ASB students went to Disneyland to take part in the YES Program (Youth 12 Page Education Series). They took part in a 3-hour program, Creating a Leadership Legacy. The students discovered Walt Disney's "secret of making dreams come true." The students learned how to become confident in their ability to accomplish their goals and be motivated to achieve the impossible. There were challenges they completed to develop their values, to have courage to leave their comfort zones, and understand the importance of being different. Fun was had by all! IBMYP IBMYP stands for International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program. It is an all honors program. One activity they have is science camp. 6 th grade science camp was on January th grade science camp will be on May th grade science camp will be on April The other activity they have is buddy parties. Buddies are two people who are assigned a buddy and the party is to have the students do activities with each other. The upcoming buddy parties are on February 27 and March 23. W.E. Club The day of silence was hosted by the W.E. club on January 12th. The purpose of this was to raise awareness about kids who don t have the opportunity to go to school. People who participated in it wore a sticker indicating they were participating. During 5 th period on Valentine s Day, the W.E club members handed out personalized Valentine s Day cards to every student and helped to create hundreds of Valentines that were pasted to every teacher's door.