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February 7, 2012Volume 15, Issue 5

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Society Women Take Hold at WestwoodBy Kenya Jackson

Westwood High School

What should you get a girl for Valentine’s Day?

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A Teen Appeal writer tries to nail down the true meaning of the word

“love.”p. 6

Learn about the commercialization of the Valentine’s Day holiday.

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What’s next for the Memphis Grizzlies?

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Foundation, Pennies for a Cure, Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA) food drives, the annual Westwood Thanksgiving program and basket give away and Mt.Vernon Baptist Church in Westwood. “To me, it’s like a chance to help people that need help,” said Terrika Johnson, an Ingénue Society member. “We lend a hand.” Most of the young ladies in the group are involved in some of the same sports and organizations, so they all know each other well and know how to give a team effort. “The Ingénue Society is taking a chance and helping our

community get better,” said Ingénue member Adrian Fuller. “The Ingénue Society has taught me more than just how to be a sophisticated young lady, it has taught me the benefits of being a better citizen to my peers in my surroundings,” an Ingénue Society member, Tammy Davis, said. Others at Westwood shared their opinions of the group. “They’re a unique group of girls,” said Westwood student Jairus McClinton. “I truly believe the Ingénue Society is a blessing for Westwood High School, because it asks students to maintain high GPAs, high moral standards, and the girls inside make our best Longhorn representatives,” said Jason Carr, Westwood librarian. “I’m not in the society, but the girls in it seem really conservative,” said Westwood High student, Victoria Kimbrow.

The definition of an ingénue is an innocent young girl or young woman according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary.. A group composed of such girls has existed at Westwood High School since 1982. The group was founded by Dr. Cynthia Jentry. The society once nearly disbanded, until Phyllis Cleaves and Frestine Frazer, both teachers of Westwood High, took it over in 1992. Today, Cleaves is the sole sponsor of the Ingénue Society. Acceptance criteria includes a grade point average of no lower than a 3.0, and each young lady must be respectful, delightful, and courteous at all times. High academic achievement is a must in this society. “It’s like a big family,” said Ingenue Society member Makeisha McGhee “It’s like a sisterhood,” said Ingénue Society member Andrea Evans. Though the group is large, all of these young ladies know how to control themselves and respect one another. Not only do they have to respect each other, but also their teachers and peers. Ingénue girls are not boisterous, and do not conduct themselves in an un-orderly manner. “I get the satisfaction of seeing young ladies develop a sense of pride for themselves and their community,” said Cleaves. Since Westwood High school is a predominantly African-American school, the society teaches young ladies how to be strong black women and how to choose a successful life path. Ingénues do all types of community service projects, including giving baskets to the homeless for Thanksgiving, donating coats for the winter months and reading to elementary kids during Christmas. Other activities that the group is involved in are The Cystic Fibrosis

Left side: (left to right) Phyllis Cleaves, Jessica Cooper, Terrika Johnson, (back row): Monique Harris, Brianna Tate, Kenya Jackson, Tonisha Barker.

Right side: (left to right) Tierra Houskin, Makeshia Mchgee, Tammy Davis, Keunta Cooper, (back row): Olatayo Akindele, Cheray Bonds

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Giving truth to Memphis youth

February 2012 Issue

Contributing Reporters and Photographers

OPINIONBrasia Austin, Central High School

Sudeshna Barman, White Staton High School

Marica Bryson, Central High School

Madison Renea Inman, Middle College High School

Kenya Jackson, Westwood High School

Toneshia McKinley, Westwood High School

Kima McGaughy Jr., Melrose High School

Natasha Mehra, White Station High School

Shantel Pettigrew, Trezevant High School

Brionna Washington, Carver High School

Content EditorHayley Huchton, The University of

Memphis

CoordinatorMarcus Matthews, The University of

Memphis

Assistant CoordinatorElle Perry, The University of Memphis

Project DirectorDr. Carrie Brown, The University of

Memphis

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MUSIC: TOP 6 ARTISTS TO WATCH AND TO

NOT IN 2012By Madison Renea InmanMiddle College High School

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5 ARTISTS TO WATCH

1. With Drake’s new album still trending, the OVOXO (the Toronto, Ontario collaborative

group of Drake and The Weeknd) bandwagon is increasing rapidly. A lot of songs that hit home

and present a good time are all found on his recent “Take Care” album.

2. Yo Gotti represents Memphis to the fullest and is always another trending topic down in the South. He always puts out the hottest mixtapes and also has a loyal fan base in his hometown.

3. The Weeknd represents the unusual but understandable. This crooner brings a new

element to the music industry. His songs vary and no other artist can compare to the rare sound he

produces within his music.

4. Trey Songz always shows love to the ladies who can hold their heads above their shoulders.

Even though he hasn’t dropped an album recently, he has collaborated with several different artists

and his songs still are relevant to today.

5. Adele represents a soulful voice and has powerful messages and excellent delivery with

every note in her songs. She hails from the United Kingdom and takes a stand for

women and independence in her tunes about heartbreak and lost love.

5 ARTISTS TO NOT WATCH

1. B.O.B. - is a very talented man when it comes to the music industry but he hasn’t

produced a hit that is trending lately in the South, specifically Memphis. He is

entertaining, but needs something to relate to. Maybe that’s what’s not connecting.

2. OMG GIRLZ - lyrics to their songs are very simple and anyone can write a song on that level. Audiences won’t relate and their

songs will get very old, very fast.

3. Lloyd- is a very talented singer in the industry but his old school vibe reminds me of Miguel. Originality is a key aspect in the music industry. The copy cat method isn’t

amusing.

4. Nicki Minaj - is very popular rapper but she has become someone no one can relate to. In multiple songs, there are no key points, but she is randomly speaking about whatever pops

up in her head and there’s no connections.

5. Mario- has dropped a new single, but it has gained no momentum, so as a result it isn’t trending. He has to find his sound and then send a message. Until then, he’ll be a person

of the past.

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By Brionna WashingtonCarver High School

MEMPHIS HAPPENINGS

The Bison: American Icon at the Pink Palace Museum now through May 25.

“Head to Toe” exhibition at the Pink Palace Museum now through March 26.

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Indiana Pacers at the FedExForum 7 p.m. Feb. 10.

Armed & Dangerous: Art of the Arsenal at the Brooks Museum of Art now through Feb. 10.

Free Day at the Metal Museum at the National Ornamental Metal Museum Feb. 11.

Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice at the Children’s Museum of Memphis Feb. 11 through May 13.

Memphis Tigers vs. UAB at the FedExForum 7 p.m. Feb. 11.

Trio Terzetto Piano Trio presented by Concerts International at The University of Memphis- Harris Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14.

Art After Dark Game Night at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens 6 p.m. Feb. 16.

Ballet Memphis- AbunDANCE: Reflections at Playhouse on the Square Feb. 17-19.

Rembrandt to Rubens Family Day at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 18.

(Free admission).

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Philadelphia 76ers at the FedExForum 7 p.m. Feb. 21.

Good For You: Healthy Fun on the Run at the Children’s Museum of Memphis Feb. 25 through June 24.

Piece of Mind Alzheimer’s Tour Program at the Brooks Museum of Art Feb. 28.

Memphis Tigers vs. UCF at the FedExForum 8 p.m. Feb. 28.

Romeo and Juliet at the Orpheum Theatre 6 p.m. Mar. 1.

Alice in Wonderland at the Hattiloo Theatre Mar. 1st-4th.

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Detroit Pistons at the FedEx Forum Mar. 3.

Celebrities on Canvas 2012: Brooks Museum League Gala at the Brooks Museum of Art 7 to 9 p.m. Mar. 3.

The Royal Comedy Tour featuring Earthquake, Bruce Bruce and Sommore at Landers Center (formerly Desoto Civic Center) in Southaven, Miss. 7 p.m. Mar. 4.

Movie Red Tails Inspires Look at Personal HistoryMarcus Matthews

Teen Appeal Coordinator

I was excited about the release of the movie Red Tails for a couple reasons. One, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Terrence Howard are two of my favorite actors. Two, I’ve been a Black history buff since elementary school. I eagerly anticipated seeing those guys capture an epic episode of American history:The events involved with the Tuskegee training program. The plot was set in Italy in1944. Racism was rampant and although Blacks were allowed in the military, they were believed to be intellectually inferior. Some people thought Blacks were cowards and that they would chicken out during combat. The Tuskegee pilots, an all-Black fighter group, had to deal with being given menial tasks like flying missions in nearly abandoned areas and they were initially not given a chance to engage in heavy combat. Major Emanuel Stance (Gooding) and Col. A.J. Bullard (Howard) would not give up on their soldiers, though. They fought with the military bureaucracy until the 332nd young fighter group was given a chance to show everyone what they could do while defending their country. Most history books exclude or minimize the many contributions Black people made to American culture and they often omit the obstacles they had to be overcome just for an attempt at social, educational and economic equality. The story of the Red Tails is one of countless stories where Blacks have gone above and beyond the average and expected in order to demonstrate that Black people are just as intelligent, courageous, generous, loving and strong as the people of any other race or ethnicity. An interesting thing happened when I started to write my movie review though. I realized that there is no greater specimen of Black history than William Henry Fayne, my grandfather. Grandpa served in the US Army from 1950 to 1953, the same era as the Red Tails. Being the grandson of a slave and son of a sharecropper, he knew racism well. He said he remembers hearing about Black men being hung when he was a young boy and saw injustice first-hand that most people only see on TV. He also knew what it meant to work. He worked with his family on the land his father sharecropped as a small child and his workload got much larger before long. There were no school buses to take Grandpa to the nearest high school. And since his parents couldn’t afford a car or a home in a neighborhood

close enough for him to walk to school, my grandfather’s formal education ended after the eighth grade. With school behind him, he took on a larger role

in supporting the family by working more on the farmland his father sharecropped. He said the land owner’s wife would sometimes come and pick him up so he could work at their home as well. Work ranged from chopping and picking in the cotton fields, to milking cows and chopping wood. In 1950, at age 20, Grandpa got married and was drafted into the US Army. Racism was the norm.He told me about an instance where he caught a Greyhound back to Tennessee from Maryland. Even though he was risking his life for his country, he had to sit on the back of the bus on his way home to visit his wife Archie and children. He got off the bus at a rest stop in Kentucky. Hungry from the trip, my grandfather, the only Black person on the bus, entered

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a restaurant with some of the other passengers. Grandpa, not just a regular Black man in the 1950s, but a US Army soldier, was not served but instead told to leave the restaurant. He said he remembers hearing a voice. “Hey soldier. Come on.” The bus driver, a white man, helped my grandfather by escorting him to a window at the back of the restaurant so he could eat. I couldn’t imagine how being treated so disrespectfully made him feel, so I asked him. His response: “I was hungry so it felt good to eat, but I was scared. I took my food and got back on the bus and ate and waited on everybody else to come out,” he said. “It wasn’t right but I didn’t argue because I didn’t want trouble. Not in Kentucky.” Grandpa returned home to his wife and children after his enlistment in the military ended in 1953. He worked as a sharecropper until he got his own land after which he continued to farm and work in landscaping while helping raise 11 children. Now retired, my grandfather enjoys spending time with his wife of 61 years, his children and grandchildren. Upon reflection, I sit in my 3rd floor office overlooking the University of Memphis campus wondering why I don’t talk to my grandfather more. I’m wondering why I need Cuba Gooding Jr. and Terrence Howard to make me appreciate where I came from. The answer might have something to do with the fast pace that life pushes in our faces or how entertainment seems to hold a higher place in society than family. At any rate, I’m glad I saw the movie because I learned a great deal from it. It made me stop and think and it also made me appreciate my roots. I’m also glad I have my grandfather. He built a legacy that I carry on. He made the American dream his own. In a year I will be a doctor of education because my grandfather made the most of his eighth grade education. William Henry Fayne is Black history and a living legend. I feel sorry for those who don’t appreciate Black History Month, movies like Red Tails or family. They are missing out on so much knowledge, culture, history, joy, entertainment and love. Go see Red Tails. Enjoy Black History Month. Spend time with, listen to and appreciate your family.

Enter the Tennessee Bar Association Contest

Staff report

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Middle and high school students are invited to participate in the Tennessee Bar Association’s video contest and explore the constitutional right to freedom of communication. Six winners will be selected from across the state. Students should create a three minute YouTube video to: explore the limits, if any, of free communication, examine the value of this “invaluable” right, investigate attempts to limit this right, consider how the right applies to all types of media (including electronic communication) and consider how we should be held responsible for the abuse of this liberty. Article 1, Section 19 of the Tennessee Constitution states “The free communication of thoughts and opinions, is one of the invaluable rights of man and every citizen may freely speak, write and print on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.”

Here are the basics:Age groups: Middle school students (grades 6-8) High school students (grades 9-12)Cash prizes: High school individuals or groups (Grades 9-12)

First Prize: $500* Second Prize: $300 Third Prize: $200Cash prizes middle school individuals or groups (Grades 6-8) First Prize: $500* Second Prize: $300 Third Prize: $200

*$500 also will be provided to each first-prize sponsoring school or organization. Deadlines: Video entries must be submitted by February 17, 2012

Winners: Winning entries will be announced on Law Day, May 1, 2012 Submissions: To enter the TBA Video Contest, upload your video to your YouTube Channel, then send the URL to the TBA at TBAVideo@tnbar.org. The TBA will notify you once your video has been uploaded to the Tennessee Bar Association Channel. For more information, visit http://www.tba.org/videocontest.

By Toneshia McKinleyWestwood High School

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Top 5 Valentine’s Day Gift for Girls

Gentlemen,

Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching and it’s time have to get that special someone a gift. I am here to help you out. Twenty girls and guys were surveyed. The girls were asked, “What would you like your significant other to get you for V-Day?”Guys were asked, “What are you planning on getting your girl for Valentine’s Day?”

Here are the results:

• Flowers: Flowers are symbolic of love and passion Each color

has its own meaning. For instance,, red roses signify passion; white: innocence; yellow: friendship; pink: admiration; orange: enthusiasm.

• Jewelry: As a guy should know, diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Girls love jewelry. So charm your girl with a beautiful necklace or bracelet and she will love you forever.

• Teddy bear and chocolates: A teddy bear symbolizes innocence and also it means security (so that they’ll know you always be there for them

in some kind of way). Girls love chocolate, it’s comforting and just plain ole’ delicious!

• Quality time: You cannot buy love. Most of the time all your other half wants to do is spend time with you. No object can compare with that. With that being said, whatever you do, just make sure you guys are having a good time.

• Love: Love is priceless. Love is an emotion of strong affection and personal attachment. Love is also a virtue representing all of human kindness, compassion, and affection.

Do you know when a Teen Appeal recruiter will visit your school? Ask your guidance counselor. If

your guidance counselor doesn’t know, ask him/her to call (901) 678-4710 or email theteenappeal@

gmail.com to set up a visit.

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Searching for the Definition of Real LoveBy Shantel PettigrewTrezevant HIgh School

In today’s world, love is interpreted differently, depending on the person. Webster’s Dictionary definition says that “love is a strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties.” Students at Trezevant High School gave their opinions on what love is. Aaron Bolton said, “Love is a feeling that no other feeling can top, like unconditional emotions.” “Love between two people is spiritual, past just (the) physical,” said Alycia Jordan. D’Angelo Moore said, “Love is a deep and passionate affection you have for your lover and it’s real; love isn’t rushed, it takes time to have a deep connection to another person.” Love is sometimes called a “four-letter word.” The small word can cause great expectations or a terrible reality. Derek Smith added, “Love is indescribable, it’s something more

than just feelings.” The feeling of love between teenagers is often deemed “puppy love:” Love or infatuation between young people. “Puppy love is like being together for a short amount of time and telling each other that they love each other,” said JoVita Sims. It can be a hard phrase to hear for those experiencing it. Chris Freeman said, “Puppy love is being in love with the relationship, and the whole excitement of it. You really don’t love the person; you just love the fact that they are your significant other. You’re basically obsessed with the fact that you’re a couple. You think everything is perfect.” Love is a powerful emotion that destroys and builds relationships. “Love is the joy you feel when your child smiles. Love is that feeling when you find someone who loves you beyond your physical and loves your spiritual,” said Teresa Pettigrew.

Fifteen percent of U.S. women send themselves flowers on Valentine’s Day, as reported by Wisebread, a personal finance website for women.

How lonely does a woman have to be to send herself flowers?

This is one of the contradictions of Valentine’s Day. It is meant to be a day of love and devotion, but instead, many are left feeling bitter and forlorn.

Sophomore Joanna Deaton said, “If you’re a couple, Valentine’s Day is fun. But I think it causes more loneliness than happiness, because the majority of us are single.”

Aston Patrick, a sophomore, said, “Sometimes Valentine’s Day can be a little overrated. It gets people too worried about it.”

At White Station, students can buy carnations or chocolates to send to other students and teachers for Valentine’s Day.

Virginia Fite, a sophomore, said, “I actually don’t like Valentine’s Day very much, because I’ve never had a Valentine. In sixth grade I sent all my friends chocolate roses, but no one sent me any in return. I spent Valentine’s Day last year watching TV and eating ice cream.”

“If you’re single or going through rough patches, Valentine’s Day is kind of like a slap in the face. Also it’s awkward when you’re just one of those people who celebrate Valentine’s Day alone, sitting on the couch watching soap operas,” said sophomore Luca Tanaka.

Sophomore Kamilya Gosmanova said, “Valentine’s Day is nice if you have someone to spend it with, but if you don’t it kind of sucks. And if you have someone special, you’re obligated to spend money on them and pay for

The Commercialization of Valentine’s DayBy Sudeshna Barman

White Station High School

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presents, especially if you’re a guy.”Americans send over $1 billion

Valentine cards per year, the second-largest occasion after Christmas, according to MyDearValentine.com.

“I feel like Valentine’s Day was made up by Hallmark to sell stuff, and that it’s meaningless,” said sophomore Deepak Sathyan.

“It’s a Hallmark holiday,” confirmed sophomore Margaret Grace Haltom.

Zach Billet, a sophomore, said, “I think Valentine’s Day started out with good intentions, but it became over-

commercialized, and now it’s just kind of ridiculous.”

“I think Valentine’s Day promotes chivalry and romance, but it’s over-commercialized,” said junior Allison Burns.

A CBS news article by Paul LaRosa and Michelle Singer entitled “Valentine’s Day: Does ‘V’ Stand for Domestic Violence?”

shows that crime, especially domestic violence, rises slightly around Valentine’s Day.

Also, many challenge the reason why there is only a single, specific day devoted to love.

“I am against Valentine’s Day. If you truly love someone, you would spend money on them every day of the year. If you want to make a person feel more important, you should spend more than one day on them,” said sophomore Alice Pham.

Katie Perkins, a junior, said, “I don’t particularly like Valentine’s Day. I just don’t see the point in it. I don’t see it as a holiday. You don’t need a special day to show people

you love them. You can do that every day.”Sophomore Sean Means said, “I think

it’s an over-indulged holiday without merit and that if someone really cared for someone else, they’d do something for them all year long.”

Photo by Sudeshna BarmanValentine’s Day-related products hit supermarket shelves weeks in advance. Companies manufacture pink and red, heart-shaped packaging for products that can be used on only one day of the year.

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Central Girls’ Soccer Faces Scarves FlapBy Brasia Austin and Marica Bryson

Central High School

Imagine stepping out on a soccer field, full of anticipation as you wait for the game to begin. However, when it time for the game to start, the referee comes over and denies you the chance to play because he says your religious head covering does not comply with the rules. That happened to two Muslim players on Central High School’s soccer team as they prepared for a game against Collierville on Sept. 13, 2011. “The referee came over and told the players that their head coverings were an ‘adornment’ and that they could not play with them on because it was against regulations. We said we would forfeit the game if our players could not play with their head coverings on, and our coach asked the referee which rule he was talking about, and they went over to look in the regulation book,” said Kara Skjoldager, a senior on the soccer team. “The first thing that the referee said he was concerned about was safety, and the second was adornment, but I didn’t see

why these girls couldn’t wear their head coverings when it was their religion, so we went to his supervisor. The supervisor said the problem should be solved using common sense,” said Central High’s soccer coach James Dycus. As they continued to try to get the issue resolved, members of the Central soccer team comforted their teammates. “We just kept telling the players that it was not their fault and that it was going to get straightened out,” Kara said. As the coach and referee were still debating about the situation, both teams grew weary and just wanted to play. “The other team [Collierville] did not like that the referee was making a big deal out of the head coverings, and they felt that they should let them play because it was part of their religion,” Kara said. Finally, Kara saw the coach walking back toward the team and waited to hear what had happened. “The coach said that the players could play with their head coverings because there was no

SPORTS

rule against them playing with them on,” Kara said. On the handbook posted on Memphis Interscholastic Athletic Association website, the uniform soccer guidelines simply state that the home team must wear light colors and the visiting team must wear dark colors and that uniforms must be numbered. It also refers to the policy set by National High School Federation’s soccer handbook. The website of the NFHS did not mention anything specifically about religious head coverings. However, it mentioned, “At this time, the use of soccer headgear is permitted.” A NFHS uniform policy updated in July 2011 notes that “soft caps in weather” and “padded headbands” are permitted for players to wear in soccer matches. “ Everyone went to the field crying since they felt bad about what happened, but they had to continue out with the game,” Dycus said. Central lost the game against Collierville, but they were proud they were able to have their teammates playing along with them on the field.

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High Expectations for the Memphis GrizzBy Natasha Mehra

White Station High School

The Grizzlies’ final heart, grit, and grind effort of the 2010-2011 season was May 15 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Even though the Grizzlies lost, they emerged victorious in a way. They had gained the respect of their city and NBA fans across the country. No one expected a team that had never won a playoff game to reach Game 7 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The NBA world was shocked when the eighth seed Grizzlies knocked out the Western Conference best the San Antonio Spurs in a thrilling first round six-game playoff series. Only TNT Analyst Charles Barkley had predicted that Memphis would pull off the upset. The Spurs went home scratching their heads, and the Grizzlies went to Oklahoma City to attempt to defy the odds again. They once again silenced doubters after taking

Game 1 in Oklahoma City. Posing as the underdogs, the Grizz quickly became the “Cinderella” team of the playoffs. Game 7 was the final test for this young team. Despite losing, they made a name for themselves and won the hearts of thousands. Last October, it seemed that all hope was lost for an NBA season. The first few weeks of the season were cancelled, and many believed the season was gone. Surprisingly, however, owners and players agreed to a deal in the end of November, and the season began with a Christmas Day showdown between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics. The Grizzlies opened their season in San Antonio, where the Spurs crushed them. They finished December with a 1-3 record, not exactly as fans had hoped. Yet, the Grizzlies are known for beginning the season sluggishly and fighting back in the final weeks of April. The question is:Will the Grizzlies be able to pull off

another miracle with a shortened NBA season? Rather than 82 games, Memphis has only 67 games to earn one of the eight seeds that will advance them into the playoffs. While Rudy Gay, the team’s leading scorer, has returned, Zach Randolph, the starting power forward, is out until March with a torn ACL. In an attempt to replace Z-Bo’s dominating presence in the paint, the Grizz acquired Marreese Speights from the Philadelphia 76‘ers in exchange for Xavier Henry. In addition, the team traded Greivis Vasquez for Quincy Pondexter. Pondexter, along with Jeremy Pargo, have helped the Grizzlies so far this season, providing a spark off the bench. These moves have seemed to help in the short run, but come April, the franchise will know if it worked hard enough to help the Grizzlies return to the playoffs. The Grizzlies were 11-through January 31. The team has nine home and five road games scheduled for February.

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Dressing up the Winter UniformBy Kima McGaughy Jr.

Melrose High School

STYLE FILE

Winter is finally upon us, even though it may not feel like it. It’s time to throw those shorts in the closet and break out the sweaters and pants. In the winter high school students at Melrose and East can show their own unique style by adding special twists and accessories to make their ordinary, bland uniform extraordinary.

Photos by Kima McGaughy Jr. and Madison Renea Inman, Middle College High School.

Bringing a summer outfit to meet standards of winter weather, Remona Williamson paired

stockings, a scarf, and blazer with her outfit. She made it unique with textures and colors.

Altravise Taylor is dressed in all black! Black leather jacket, blue and black checker board Vans, faux diamond key necklace, blue and black accessories, black and blue feathered earrings, and black pants..

Johnterrious Hall is

dressed from head to toe

in Ralph Lauren. He

has on a blue Ralph

Lauren sweater,

Ralph Lauren cargo

pants and brown Ralph

Lauren

Tamesha Bishop has styled her uniform up with

an Apple Bottoms hat and

matching scarf, black

boots, khaki shorts,

maroon polo-style shirt and

hoop earrings.

Niatiyah Bachus is

dressed in a white polo-style collar shirt, gray and white

striped scarf, black

leather jacket, grey boots, feathered

earrings and a pair of black

pants.

Kenyachti Beech has enhanced

his uniform style with a gray LRG

sweater over his uniform

shirt, black Levis and turqouise, lime green and white

Nikes.