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By Anna Lawson It is amazing what you can accomplish with 280 characters. Current President Donald Trump has tweeted some controversial things through the popular social media platform, Twitter. He has constantly been the subject of public scrutiny and intense media coverage. However, this negative attention is something he brings unto himself due to his senseless and laughable tweets. Here I have compiled a list of some of Trump’s most ridiculous tweets.  There are many problems with this tweet. First of all, this was tweeted November 6, 2012, so Trump is referring to the 2012 presidential election when Barack Obama won both the popular and electoral vote. Maybe Trump just disregarded the results as fake news. Second, this may be one of his more ironic tweets. Just four years later Trump accomplished the same thing that his tweet criticized. In the 2016 election, Trump won the electoral vote but lost the popular vote by three million people. Glenelg Junior Lucy Loazer believes that “a person like him who is constantly in the spotlight needs to double check that the things they are posting actually make sense and don’t make them sound offensive or rude.” I cannot say that I disagree.  Trump is a 71 year old adult. Most would think that by this age a person would have outgrown the childish desire of being better than someone else. However, this is Trump we are talking about. It has become increasingly clear that he does not realize the severity of a nuclear war. Instead he would rather focus his attention on announcing that he has a bigger and better nuclear button than North Korean Leader, Kim Jong-Un. Junior Tad Henley said, “It is crazy how the President is so concerned with being superior to other people that he does not even realize how ridiculous he sounds.” I believe that the leader of the country should be trying to prevent a disaster rather than encouraging one.  Although this was tweeted before his presidency, Trump has always had a spotlight on him, whether it be from his TV show Celebrity Apprentice or from his various buildings and businesses around the world. There is no question that this is not appropriate behavior for the President of the United States. His choice of vocab at the beginning of the tweet is offensive to everyone reading. He then proceeds to praise himself for his allegedly high I.Q. followed by some reassurance that it is not the public’s fault that they are dumber than he is. Not exactly the kind of respect one would expect from an adult.
By Jacob Kersh As temperatures drop and snow begins to fall, ski and snowboard enthusiasts throughout the country begin planning trips to the many resorts that the East Coast has to offer. Although pickings are slim for those who find themselves living in the more southern states, members of the Glenelg High School community are fortunate enough to have an arsenal of mountains to choose from—so long as they are willing to wake and make those early morning highway drives under the rising sun. And many consider the journey to be well worth it. In fact, Glenelg Junior Hassan Malik believes that “We’re lucky to have mountains such as Liberty and Whitetail in such close proximity because even though they may be a bit on the smaller side, they still offer a lot to beginners and people who just want to have fun skiing for a day.” Nevertheless, whether you drive an hour to ski the more miniscule, family-friendly mountains of Pennsylvania and West Virginia or seven hours to take on the larger, more advanced resorts in New York and Vermont, I encourage readers to go out and hit the slopes this winter. Compiled below is a list of my top three favorite places to shred some powder—use them to help make this season that much more memorable.  3) Whitetail, Pennsylvania (Elevation: 935 feet): By far the most accessible and—consequently—most popular mountain within the Glenelg community, Whitetail is truly a thing of beauty when its trails are groomed with fresh, natural snow. It is extremely family-friendly and offers various trails for beginners first getting into the sport of skiing. It has a classic terrain park, and although it is a bit small, it offers all the rails and boxes needed to impress passerbys. Additionally, according to freshman Anthony DeCamillo, “the view from the Whitetail Express Quad when flurries of snow are falling from the sky is something I can personally say is quite breathtaking.” Most importantly, it is only an hour away from the school, which means that enjoying a day on the slopes with your friends or family is just one step closer.  2) Mount Snow, Vermont (Elevation: 3,586 feet) Over winter break, I was fortunate enough to spend my entire week skiing Mount Snow. In addition to it being absolutely massive, I can honestly say that the trails, glade skiing, and breathtaking views from the mountain’s insulted Bluebird Express chairlift truly made it one of the most memorable ski experiences I have ever had. The mountain patrol was extremely friendly, the expert trails were difficult but still enjoyable and scenic, and Carinthia—its extremely renown terrain park—honestly lived up to its name. I definitely agree that it is one of the best, if not the greatest parks in all the east coast. For students at Glenelg, a trip to Mount Snow most definitely needs to be planned out in advance, as the drive is about six and a half hours. However, I definitely recommend it if you are free during a long weekend, or if you’re willing to make up some school work in exchange for the amazing all-around experience this mountain provides.  1) Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania (1,407 feet): With the highest vertical drop of any ski resort in Pennsylvania, Blue Mountain offers the Glenelg community the perfect mix of a feasible driving distance (three and a half hours) and family-friendly skiing conditions, while possessing a significant amount of intermediate and expert trails for the more avid skiers. The mountain also offers one of the best ski schools and private lessons in the region, and I know this from not only reviews but also my own personal experience! Three years ago, my family and I spent a long winter weekend at Blue Mountain. On the first day, my younger brothers attended their ski school and I took a private lesson where I learned how to properly carve, conquer moguls, ski the glades, and most importantly, ski as parallel as possible. I also remember the six-quad chairlift to be fast with breathtaking views of the Poconos, and the trails to be well maintained. For these reasons, I believe this mountain is overall the best choice for Glenelg students to have the most enjoyable ski experience possible this winter!
By Hannah Butera
It seems like nowadays all the rave is about comedies and dramas. Netflix has an abundance of these kinds of shows, but maybe it’s time for a change. If you’re looking for a show that goes above and beyond the stereotypical, twenty minutes per episode series where each one is practically the same, here’s your answer: Black Mirror. Black Mirror embodies a uniqueness that sets it far beyond any other series. If you’re familiar with the classic series The Twilight Zone, Black Mirror is a modernized version. The episodes have a dark, twisted, and often satirical nature that is intriguing beyond belief. As most of the episodes take place in what can be seen as the near-future, a common theme is the use of futuristic technologies that make or break society. Every episode is utterly unpredictable due to the constant, mysterious feeling that will leave you speechless. Often times when you follow a show, it gets to the point where you’re bored with the plot itself or even the characters. With Black Mirror, this will never be the case. Every episode is completely unrelated, giving you a new surprise each and every time. In addition, as every episode uses a new cast, you will have new characters to watch and relate to. “I get bored with most shows, but never Black Mirror” said Senior, Tony Mobley. Another perk to this is that you can watch in any order you want. The episodes are each stand-alone, telling their own story. For example, one episode is about a mind-controlling video game, while another is about a technology that forces you to rate, on a scale of one to five, every person you come in contact with based off of your interaction. Senior, Vincent Gurfolino, an avid fan of the show, suggests starting with the episode titled “Playtest”. “If you're new to the show, ‘Playtest’ is a good starting point because it introduces you to the shock and unpredictability that is in most episodes,” said Gurfolino. Every episode will leave you mind blown, questioning what the future could potentially have in store. Black Mirror is captivating. Once you start one episode, you won’t be able to stop. Plus, a new season was just released that is even more engrossing than before. In saying this, if it’s time for you to start a new show, Black Mirror is your answer. |