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TLC Spider-Man

Article by Trenton and Braxton

In a world with no real mutants or people with powers, sometimes it’s good to read about them. These are books with arachnid characters.

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Gwen Stacy - Spider-Gwen/Ghost-spider

Spider-Gwen is a teenage girl who lives on Earth-65. She has normal Spider-Man powers and is an alternate version of normal Gwen Stacy.

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Books in the library featuring her,

Edge of the spider-verse

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This book shows the multiverse and how huge it really is. It also shows how the multiverse can be different based on who tells the story.

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Miles Morales - Spiderman

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Spiderman, Miles Morales, is a teenage kid on Earth-1610 and Earth-616. He has very advanced Spiderman powers. He is able to turn invisible and he has electric powers he calls venom blast. He is considered one of, if not the, strongest spiderman of all. He is also credited as the first African-American Spiderman, while also being Puerto Rican.

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Books in the library featuring him,

Spiderman Miles Morales

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This is an exciting book with a large peep into his college life with very high action. It has a few plot twists with high detail in between.

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My Big Trip to India

Article by Daniel

Last summer, I went on an amazing trip to Kerala. Kerala is a beautiful place in the south of India. People call it "God's Own Country" because it's so pretty. I was excited to see it for myself! I flew into the city of Kochi. When I got off the plane, the air felt warm and wet. It was raining a lot because it was monsoon time. Monsoon is when it rains a lot in India. Everything was so green! I started my trip in a place called Fort Kochi. It's an old part of the city with lots of history. The streets were small and cute. I saw many colorful houses. Near the water, there were big fishing nets that looked like spider webs. They're called Chinese fishing nets. At sunset, they looked really cool against the orange sky. Next, I went on a special boat ride. Kerala has lots of rivers and lakes called backwaters. I stayed on a houseboat, which is like a floating house! As we moved slowly through the water, I saw many interesting things:

• Women washing clothes in the river
• Kids playing and laughing
• Men fishing with big nets
• Lots of birds singing

It was very peaceful. The only sounds were the water, birds, and sometimes people talking. I felt very relaxed. After the boat ride, I went to a place called Munnar. Munnar is high up in the mountains. It was cooler there, and sometimes it was misty. Everywhere I looked, I saw tea gardens. The tea plants covered the hills like a green blanket. It was so pretty! I went for a walk in the tea gardens. I also visited a spice garden. I smelled lots of good smells like cinnamon and cardamom. Did you know that many spices grow in Kerala? My last stop was a beach town called Varkala. The beach in Varkala is special because it's next to big red cliffs. I spent many days just sitting on the beach. I watched the big waves crash against the cliffs. It was loud but also nice to watch. Sometimes I went swimming, but I had to be careful because the waves were strong. In the evenings, I ate delicious seafood at restaurants on top of the cliff. I could see the sunset over the sea while I ate. It was beautiful! Kerala taught me to slow down and enjoy life. People there don't rush around like in big cities. They take time to talk to each other and enjoy nature. I learned to do the same. I also learned about Kerala's culture. People there speak a language called Malayalam. They eat tasty food with lots of coconut and spices. Many people wear traditional clothes like saris. Kerala has a mix of religions too. I saw Hindu temples, Muslim mosques, and Christian churches. Everyone seemed to get along well. When it was time to go home, I felt sad to leave. Kerala was so different from my home. I loved the green forests, the calm backwaters, the misty mountains, and the sunny beaches. I took lots of pictures, but the best memories are in my head. I'll always remember the kind people, the yummy food, and the beautiful sights of Kerala. I hope I can go back one day!

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Summer

Interactive by CJ

Finally, After a ____ summer of ____ and ____, 

          (adjective)            (verb)     (noun) 

I am going back to school at ________________.

            (Your school name)

I am feeling very _______ about school starting 

         (emotion)

again because _________. This year I am going to 

    (your reason for emotion)

be in the _____ grade along with my friends 

(your grade number)

_____________ and ___________. This year I am 

(friend’s name)  (another friend’s name)

excited for ________ and ________. I hope that 

   (two things you're excited for)

this year I get to learn about _____________. One 

     (topic)

of my goals for this new school year is 

________________. This year I am going to try to 

 (you’re personal goal)

join the ____________.

        (a team or club)

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School Year Advice

Article by Hannah

School starts soon for many students, which can bring many emotions. Recently, a form and discussion question was sent to a couple of teens asking, “What advice would you give to students entering the grade you have completed?” Starting a new grade can feel different or challenging, so here is some advice from teens of Mustang given in response to that form:

         Advice for incoming 7th graders:

• “Relax, and don’t worry.”

Advice for incoming 8th graders:

• “Make sure you turn stuff in on time. The further behind you get, the more you’ll have to work in your free time.”
• “If you are feeling stuck on something, leave the room, don't use your brain for a bit, then come back (it gets better, I promise).”
• “Be yourself; don’t let people bring you down. You don’t have to make everyone think you’re something you’re not.”

Advice for incoming 9th graders:

• “Don’t be nervous because you are in high school now. Most of the teachers are chill anyway.” 
• “Don’t start drama, involve yourself in drama, and try your best to stay out of drama! It will only benefit you!”
• “Don’t be afraid of change.”
• “Be choosy on your friends, since they are the people you’ll spend most of your time with. Make sure your friends are people you wanna be around.”

Advice for incoming 10th graders:

• "It's really important to stay organized, especially if you have a lot of things going on outside of school. I'd recommend keeping some kind of notebook to help you remember things."

Advice for incoming 11th graders:

• “Don’t let all the big tests like ACT get to you.”
• “You gotta do a lot this year; this is actually the busiest year of school you’ll ever have. You don't need to go above and beyond, do what you can.”
• “No one is paying attention to your flaws because they’re too worried about their own! It’s the same advice anyone would give you, but there’s a reason everyone says the same thing! Listen to it! Have fun! Be bold!”

Advice for incoming 12th graders:

• “Be a good example! Everyone looks up to you!”

Though these responses were aimed toward a certain grade, much of this advice can apply to all of them!

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