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Let’s Talk Trash! MARCH/APRIL 2018
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Sooner or later, we’re going to have to find a new Planet. Planet earth is very polluted and global warming is becoming a bigger problem each day. Not only is our planet filled with trash, the exhaust from our cars gets trapped under the atmosphere, causing toxic living conditions in certain cities. Scientists have discovered a new planet in our solar system and are calling it ‘Ross 128 b.’ The new planet is about the same size as earth and orbits around a “quiet” star that isn’t lashed with radiation. The planet’s star is called a “dwarf star” and the planet makes a full rotation every 9.9 days. Scientists predict that the planet is most likely habitable by humans because of its earth-like atmosphere. The planet is only 11 light years away, but what exactly are light years? To travel in light years you have to travel literally at the speed of light. Imagine you’re at home and turn the light on with the switch in your room. The light comes on pretty fast, right? That’s how fast you’d be travelling to this planet but 11 times more. We haven’t found a way to travel in light years but new technology comes around everyday. We might not need the planet for another thousand years or so, but it sure is nice knowing that there’s a second earth somewhere out there.
By: Claudia Shaver, Sarah Bumpus, Kobe Blaylock, Camden Jones Team Newsies
Hurling
Hurling is a sport of Irish and ancient Gaelic origin. The game has been played for over 3000 years. Hurling is played throughout the world by members of Irish culture in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Argentina. Hurling is known as the “fastest game on grass.” Hurling shares many features with field hockey and Gaelic football. Hurling is played by two teams of fifteen. A normal hurling match lasts 60 minutes and is divided into 30 minute halves. The players use wooden sticks (hurley) to hit a small ball (sliotar) between the opponent’s goalposts or under the crossbar into a guarded net. No protective equipment is worn in hurling besides a plastic helmet with a face guard that became mandatory in 2010. Although there is no professional league, hurling has been featured in many films and literature worldwide. (Source: GAA)
by: Jonathan Team Jumping Unicorns
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