flower: Proving that Sometimes the Simplest Art is the Most Meaningful.
By Aubrey Arnold
Flowers. Before any of you boys reading this run away screaming, I am indeed talking about a video game. The successor of the apparently serene flOw (I have never played it), flower is a stunning visual poem that can both make you smile and give you the chills.
When my dad called me over and told me he’d bought something really cool called ‘flower’, I’d given him a funny look as he walked away into the TV room. I’ve never been so wrong in my life. If you’re hating on it because of the title, leave now or I’ll tape you to a chair and make you play it. The controls master the SixAxis controller’s true powers, unlike a similar attempt that I will call Lame (This is a reference to the controls in a game called Lair- good concept, bad execution. Please, please remake it!).
Indeed, the only button ever used in the game is your choice- you can use your choice of the x, the triangle, the square, or the circle. This is used for the sole purpose of acceleration. Other than that, it’s freestyle flying with the controller! Fulfill your dreams of flying with flower and never again dream of being a flying wind- flower petal- thing ever again! The only issue is that it is much to short.
I may call the meager amount of levels short, but it is by no means sweet. The first two levels will have you in your happy place, but beware of the saddest level I’ve ever played that will jump you and strangle your happy place until it is reduced to smoldering ashes. This game is a ‘visual poem’, and it doesn’t need sob-sob cut scenes and character deaths to make you feel like crap. At first, you explore open fields and beautiful scenic landscapes, but as you approach civilization in the later levels, the tone changes drastically. Liberate sunken buildings, paint them bright colors, and get rid of those ugly old iron things, for Gods’ sake!
This game is (in my opinion) rated E for everyone. Just beware of the scary levels that made me want to scream and run away. Yeah. This time, the kiddies can’t get me… RUN! OH MY GOD THEY ARE COMING, NO!... See you next time.
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Too Much Stress
Not really a features article but...
Eighth graders have lots to worry about this year. They have to do all of their school work, after school activities, getting at least exceptional grades, and most important, getting into a good high school. There are so many things for just one little person to do in their eighth grade year. I don’t know how these people do it!
This eighth grade year started off with the Renaissance Faire and all of the projects that came with that. Now for Ms. Peter’s class, we have to do a project for her. There are also all of the major and minor assignments and portfolios for high school auditions. There is so much to do in so little time.
I’m sure that the teachers do realize that this is an important year for us, but do they have to assign projects all the time? I just wish that we could have a small break in all of these tasks and homework assignments to just get a minute of my portfolio work in. even though we do have the weekends to get work done; many people are involved in sports and other activities that take place outside of school.
I think that many other eighth graders would agree with me that there is a lot on our plates this year. But I hope that we could work together and get through this. Best of luck to everyone!
horoscopes
Aquarius – This week is a great week for you. You will find a dollar. Eat a big piece of chocolate cake. And best of all you get to do a fun project.
Taurus – You are a very wise person, even though you don’t look it. This is a plus sometimes. Then the other times it stinks because people can’t take you seriously at all. Just remind people that you do know things and that you matter too.
Gemini – Now would be a good time to start shopping. All the new styles are coming out and you want to refresh your wardrobe. Although you are low in cash you will come upon some very soon.
Sagittarius – There are very few things that interest you lately. This is just a result of your laziness. Well, get up and go do something. You will find that this something will catch your interest and you will throw yourself headfirst into it.
Virgo – You are a very musical person. You can read music, and you are just capable of everything relating to music, like memorizing lyrics. This will help you out in the early future.
Leo – You are a very resourceful person. You can come up with ideas very fast. This is helpful in sticky situations. This week make sure you are at attention and then you will overcome what is coming your way.
Scorpio – When you find out a secret you are usually good at keeping it to yourself. This is helpful to your friends. This might change, you could accidentally let out a secret and this could ruin a valuable friendship.
Taurus – Lately your friend has been acting weird. You will soon find out the answer to your wondering. Your friend may have leaked a secret to someone. Just forgive if you want to, but this is going to be a big secret.
Pisces – You are a very active person. Sometimes though you like to procrastinate. This won’t help because you have to complete a project really soon. After the project is over you will have plenty of time to relax and take it easy.
Aries – Since you are a loving person you will find someone as loving as you. This will be an excitement for you. Since you and this person will have so much in common. Also you will become great friends in a small amount of time.
Cancer – Nowadays you are very good at keeping to yourself. You have always been a little more reserved but now you are going to break out of your shell. This will open up new opportunities for you, also new friends.
Libra – You don’t usually make a lot of mistakes but when you do you will punish yourself. Instead of doing this take you’re anger out on something like a stress ball. Also don’t beat yourself up too much since soon everyone will forget about it and move on.
Capricorn – Not everyone is a dreamer. You are though. You like to daydream and to wander off in class. You are very positive and are always living in the moment and saying all the good things that will happen.
More Horoscopes
Aquarius – Halloween is coming up soon so go out and get your costume. You should dress up as something amazingly awesome.
Taurus – You are a very good friend and you love to help out others. This is because you just have a great personality. This would be a good time to share your happiness with everyone else.
Gemini – This week you are going to have a stressful time. There is a lot going on for you this week and you’re worried. So when it comes time to take a test grab a stress ball and take five seconds to chill out.
Sagittarius – Usually you are an upbeat person. You are always dancing and singing. At a point in the near future you are going to be using these talents to help you out. Just make sure you are always warmed up you don’t want to pull anything.
Virgo – Since you woke up the other morning you were having a bad time. Nothing was going right for you. This will all change in about five minutes.
Leo – Everyone is being weird to you lately. There may not be a cause at all; it could just be because of you. Talk to your friends and ask them how their life is going. This could rekindle things and your life will be back on track.
Scorpio – When bad things come your way you have to jump aside quickly. This means that you should probably try to avoid these things. So when someone tries to pick a fight just walk away. And when you ruin your favorite shirt just brush it off and keep moving on.
Taurus – Love may be coming into your life shortly. This means that someone new is going to show you great amounts of love. Don’t dive headfirst into this sort of thing. Take it slow and get the feel of how this person fits into your life.
Pisces – When there is a party you are always there. Everyone would definitely describe you as a big people person. You have so many friends you can’t count them all, but watch out partying might eventually get you into heaps of trouble.
Aries – You love food! Soon you will be going to a party with lots of food. But don’t stuff your face so fast because it could result in a bad stomachache this time.
Cancer – Of course everyone knows that Halloween is coming up very soon. You think that everyone will appreciate a creative costume more than a showy flashy one. This is very true, no one wants to see too much exposure of skin.
Libra – Violence is definitely not the answer. In the near future you may think that it is because there seems to be a fight that might occur. Then you will want to use violence to solve it but don’t. WALK AWAY !!!
Capricorn – Nowadays you are in-between friends. They are fighting and you have to be the middle man, or girl. This stinks for you because you have to hear their constant fighting. Don’t try to help out, let them work this out by themselves.
Dear Reader,
You told me that you really want to get into shape but your aren't sure if you have time too. Well first of all you will always have time. When you get home you should sit down and get some homework done. Afterwards you might have some free time between dinner maybe. You could sit down and watch television, or you could get on the floor and take five or so minutes to do some ab work. You will at least have time to take five to ten minutes to do something like that just to work on your abs or maybe to tighten up your legs. Right before bed you can probably do this, and even after you get out of the shower. Also to get a good workout maybe jog for about twenty to thirty minutes two to three times a week. Whether it's around your neighborhood or just up and back down your street. There are little things you can do everyday to build up strength and tone up your muscles. Also try to do at least an hour of cardio each week for greater results.
~ Kayley
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