Journalists Review- Monster's University

Journalist's Review on Monsters University
Monsters University is a decent sequal to Disney Pixar's Monsters University. The movie itself cleared some questions left unanswered by Monsters Inc. For example, my main question was always When did the grudge between Randall and Sullivan begin? And my other question was always why? Monsters University also takes you back to where the monsters started. Mike Wazowski was the smallest and least scary monster in all of his class in Elementary School. He was like me, not good at talking to people, and always being left out. I myself have improved with that. In College, Mike is Randall's Roomate and Mike is hard working and always worried about the Scare Final exam. James Sullivan (Which is Mike's Partner in Monster's Inc.) is lazy because of his family. He came from a family of the most famous scarers, so he thinks he can be lazy and still get what he wants. I feel that this is a good lesson because we all find out that Sullivan fails miserably. One of the values that anyone can get out of this movie is "You have to Work Hard to be sucsessful". Because of the storyline, Monster's University should have come out before Monsters Inc, because of the order and the questions that it clears. The entry of Sullivan was also an unusual time. I felt that the movie was more focused on Mike, while Monsters Inc was more focused on Sullivan. A critic may say that the movie is unorganized and chaotic. Being a bit older than I was when I saw Monster's Inc, the effect isn't quite the same. I enjoyed the movie but not the same way that I enjoyed Movies like Finding Nemo, and Madagascar, because being younger allowes you to enjoy those movies. Please check back soon for a review on World War Z.

Story by Head Journalist Gabriel Hall

Man Tightropes across Grand Canyone

Nik Wallenda Tightropes across the Grand Canyon

Nik Wallenda is a tightrope walker who comes from a 7 generation family of tightrope walkers. He premiered on Discovery Channel on Monday June 23, 2013 in a 1 hour special showing previous walks, including the walk that killed his grandfather. That walk, he completed with his mother. But walking 115 feet in the air was not enough for Nik Wallenda. Even Walking across Niagara Falls wasn't enough for Wallenda. Wallenda decided to attempt something that had never before been attempted. Wallenda decided to walk across the Grand Canyon. This would not only be the most extreme stunt to be performed at the Grand Canyon, but also the first time that anyone had ever attempted to walk across the Grand Canyon on a tightrope. The rope that Wallenda walked was 1 quarter of a mile in length and rose 1500 feet above the canyon floor. Even though there was a paramedic below, anyone who would fall from that height would likely die. The height wasnt the only danger. Winds were strong, and updrafts caused by escaping heat constantly moved the rope from side to side. Something that made it nearly improbable for anyone to be successful. Nik Wallenda finished by running the rest of the rope. Because of his great balance, he did not struggle at all.

Hersheypark Opens more Water Rides

Thought Skyrush was last? Think again! During the 2012/2013 offseason Hersheypark bid farewell to Roller Soaker to make room for a spray ground. Hersheypark also added 2 more water slides to Coastline Plunge bringing the grand total of water rides to 15. Unfortunately the opening date was postponed due to temperatures being below 60 degrees. 

New Additions to the Amercian Hockey League

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New Teams added while old ones are gone 

2 new teams are being introduced to the American Hockey League as 2 other teams relocate to make this possible. The Iowa Wild are now in Des Moines, as they moved from Houston Texas. The Iowa Wild have signed an affiliation with the Minnisota Wild. Meanwhile the affiliation between the Vancouver Canucks and the Chicago Wolves expired after the end of the season. The St. Louis Blues signed an affiliation with the Wolves. The Vancouver Canucks purchased the Peoria Rivermen which would locate to Utica New York and would be named the Utica Comets. The Peoria Rivermen name is now known in the SPHL. 

Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in 6 Games

Chicago Blackhawks win Stanley Cup
The Chicago Blackhawks, had an extraordinary season this year, especially for having a shorter season. The Blackhawks went nearly 30 games without a regulation loss, and Made it through the Stanley Cup Playoffs with ease. The Blackhawks started the playoffs against the Minnesota Wild, and lost Game 1. This was the last victory of the season for the Minnesota Wild, as the Blackhawks would win the next four games to eliminate the Minnesota Wild. Meanwhile, the Finals runner- up Boston Bruins faced off against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and defeated the Leafs in 7 games. The Chicago Blackhawks struggled in the Western Conference Semi Finals, as they lost 3 games against the Detroit Red wings. The Chicago Blackhawks scored in overtime in Game 7 to hold off the red wings to move on to the conference finals to challenge the defending champions, the Los Angeles Kings. Meanwhile, in the Eastern Conference, the Boston Bruins defeated the New York Rangers in 5 games. They would then sweep the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Chicago Blackhawks eliminated the kings with ease. Then came the Stanley Cup Final. Game 1 was a Hawks victory, as was game 2. Game 3 was an OT victory for the Blackhawks. The series was then 3-0 Chicago. The Boston Bruins were not finished yet, as they blank the Hawks 2-0 in game 4, and defeat the Hawks in OT during game 5. The awarding game for the Blackhawks was game 6. The Bruins were close to pushing the series to a Game 7, but the momentum changed when the Blackhawks pulled their goalie and scored to tie the game at 2 each. The Hawks would come back 17 seconds later to score again and take the lead. The final minute is played and the Bruins are unable to produce a miracle. The Chicago Blackhawks became the 2013 Stanley Cup Champions. Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks would also receive the Conn Smyth Award. 

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