BY CHRISTINA SANDOVAL So, of all the Halloween costumes in the world…why Russell from Pixar’s Up? “I wanted to be cute because of my baby face,” junior Anthony Lozano said. “I like dressing up because I get to use my imagination!” Lozano has been using his imagination for the past 16 years, dressing up on Halloween as crazy characters such as Scream, a baseball player and a pumpkin. According to Lozano, Russell was his most successful costume yet; getting so many compliments was flattering. “I felt like the king of the world!” He later went trick-or-treating, getting loads of candy and plenty more compliments on “the best costume in the world.” However, if you were hoping for a preview, you’ll be disappointed -- his plans for next year are “classified” and cannot be released at this time. Tell us in the comments what your plans are for this holiday! Whether it is sleeping in or partying all day, we want to hear all about it.
BY CASSANDRA LEAL With the goal of reducing the number of students sent to court, Wagner has teamed up with AIM Truancy Solutions to launch the AIM Program. The AIM program has been likened to probation, an admittedly better option than court. To be able to stay in the program, students have to be able to show up every single day to school or let their mentors know why they are not at school. In other words, the key is to cooperate with mentors. Once given a mentor, the student will receive a text message asking if they're up and ready to go to school every morning. If no response is given, the mentor will contact the student's parents or the student again until a response is given. "Not many students are able to stay in the program," mentor Christina Cortez said. "It's a privilege." Just to be safe, the student's mentor will give an attendance sheet that a teacher has to sign every day and return to the mentor, to be checked at the end of the week. Also, the student will receive a phone call every other day from their mentor to check up on how they are doing in school, and to talk about whatever other things they want. BY ABIGAIL RODRIGUEZ AND AVALINA GONZALES A small crowd was starting to form, watching curiously as a group of students crouched over senior Dominique Gomez, lying prone on a stretcher and screaming in pain. "Can you feel anything? Where does it hurt?" senior Samantha Aguilar asked Gomez urgently. A few moments later, the group began to move, running Gomez toward the black top. Several students stationed themselves along the path, keeping spectators at bay, ensuring Gomez's swift delivery to safety and medical treatment. For most schools, this would be a dire emergency. For Wagner's Police Explorers, it's a Wednesday. The Police Explorers may not be the school's most well-known organization, but sponsor Thomas Sierra believes that they are "the future of law enforcement -- not only a team, but a family." Much like sports, the program benefits everyone. Students gain "hands on training, internships at police academies and a beautiful family" of fellow students, according to Sierra. Although they "practice hard for a few hours every day," Sierra is quick to remind students that "winning is the second goal -- having fun and succeeding is the first." Students train in first aid procedures, search and arrest procedures, and other elements of law enforcement. And while it is technically an extra curricular activity, participation in the group offers the chance at specialized job training for a future career in law enforcement. Renee: So, great weekend, everybody! Also, I hate you all for letting me go horseback riding and almost letting me die.
Sarah: Hold on, back up. I thought we had a great time this weekend! It’s not every day you get to take two of your friends out to do something fun together, and it’s definitely not every day you get to ride a horse for the first time! Rachel: We did have a great time. Renee, calm down. You’re over exaggerating. You were totally fine. Barely close to dying. Renee: Yeah, you can say that. Your horse was chill. Rachel: So was yours! Sarah: You know, I did notice that. I mean, your horse did keep farting every two seconds. He must have been the most relaxed horse in the Hill Country. Renee: Yeah. Great memories. It figures – one of the first things I was looking forward to about Texas, and I end up with a farty horse and an attempt on my life. Rachel: Sarah rode behind you the entire way. I’m pretty sure that if you had died, she would have noticed. Besides, our horses were exactly the same. Renee: No, my horse was black. And you know what? My friend had a horse that went crazy, and it was black. Try to tell me there’s not a pattern. Rachel: Your horse was brown! Sarah: It was kind of a dark brown… Renee: Shut up, Sarah. Sarah: But dark horses are beautiful! Rachel: I rest my case. Renee: Your case makes no sense. Sarah: It really doesn’t. Rachel: Shut up, Sarah. Renee: You know, you act like you weren’t even there. You were right next to me on the trail when my horse started running and shaking its head. Remember that, Miss Amnesia? I was trying to hang on for dear life, yanking on the reins and fighting to stay in the saddle. Rachel: But…..did you die? Renee: I ALMOST DID! Sarah: My horse liked me… Rachel: Man, I wanted that horse. Mine kept arguing with me. It was such a beautiful dark grey, but… Renee: See, I told you. Black horses are evil. Rachel: I said dark grey. Learn your colors. Sarah: You know, given how much you guys argue, it’s no wonder your horses tried to kill you. Renee and Rachel: Shut up, Sarah. Sarah: Yeah, well. Just wait until next weekend.
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