Eighth Grade Survey Results
Complied by Amar P.

Most likely to excel in life Scott J. Liz T.
Cutest couple Alex R. Angelica A.
Best dresser Joe B. Emily S.
Best singer Mike M. Kristin K.
Hardest teacher Mr. S. Mrs. L.
Best teacher Mr. C. Mrs. C.
Best personality Bo P. Jill O.
Future president Josh P. Vanessa A.
Best hair Anthony L. Christa M.
Best band/group SlipKnot Britney Spears, PYT, Christina A
Most unpredictable Ben Y. Allyson L.
Most talkative Joe K. Jamie A.
Quietest Eric M. Catie W.
Most athletic Ryan C. Brianna C.
All around nice guy/girl Ryan C. Annie C.
Most preppy Tony B. Vanessa A.
Most likely to be rich Garret K. Liz T.
Most creative Garret K. Brittany B.
Most lovable Anthony L.Annie C.
Best song "Surfacing" "Oops!...I Did It Again"
Funniest person Chris S. Kristy H.
Most opinionated Joe K. Susan C.
Most school spirit Amar P. Brianna C.
Toughest Alex R. Raymol M.
Most popular Gino P. Julie M.
Best person to have as a friend Danny S. Annie C.

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Tapalpa has great Mexican cuisine
By Sunny B.

Tapalpa is a really great Mexican restaurant. It is located in Elk Grove on Arlington Heights Road.
After ordering, they take you to your table. If you're starving to death, they give you a nacho appetizer including a bowl of nacho chips and two smaller sized bowls of salsa, one filled with mild salsa, and one with hot salsa.
After a while, you get your main meal. A great main dish I tasted was the enchilada platter with Spanish rice, beans, sour cream, and lettuce on the side.
One of the drinks I got there was a (no alcohol) Piña Colada, and I loved it!
Another famous dish that I had was the Nacho Dish. The dip is layered with beans on the bottom, then cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, Spanish rice, and, finally, guacamole. The authentic chips come in another bowl.
Here's a scale from one to five of my experience at Tapalpa:
Food: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 2
Cleanliness: 4
Value for Money: 4
Kid Friendliness: 5
Overall Experience: 4
On a good day to go out for dinner, such as a birthday or holiday, go to Tapalpa, it's worth it.

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AB Diner, a super cool place to visit, but to eat?
By Lyndsey M.

Over the weekend, my family and I went to Dick Clark's AB Diner on Martingale Road in the Woodfield Shopping Center. When we first arrived we had to wait about five minutes to be seated.
Inside the diner were pictures from American Bandstand, which was a show on TV from 1950-1980.
As soon as we were seated, we ordered. I ordered chicken fingers with fries for $2.95. The chicken was good and the fries were o.k. But the portion was too small, it only contained two strips of chicken.
My mom ordered the "Rhythm and Blues," a smoky bacon and cheddar cheeseburger for S4.99, fries were extra (99¢).
My dad chose "The Jitterbug," a classic hamburger for $4.49. Onions were extra (30¢), and so were the fries (99¢).
Bottom line, I thought the food just wasn't that good.
Food: 2
Atmosphere: 4
Service:1
(Don't come hungry you will wait a least a half-hour for your food)
Cleanliness: 5
Value for money: 1
(Everything was way over-priced)
Kid friendliness: 4
Over Experience: 5

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Surf on over to Vivian Lives
By Farah A.

Hey folks, the last time you were on the 'net. did you go to www.vivianlives.com? It's a really, really neat-o cheat-o site about a girl named Vivian and her life. She's not a real girl though, she's just made up, but by her thoughts and comments, you can tell there's some realness behind Vivian.
Vivian is 24 years old. She lives in New York City. And she's always doing something! Be sure to visit a lot because she always changes something. By the way, say hi to Omelet for me! www.vivianlives.com

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Screwed isn't bad at all
By Bryan C.

"Screwed" is a hilarious movie that stars Danny DeVito, Norm Macdonald, and Dave Chappelle. The movie starts out with a stuck-up rich woman who owns her own pastry company. The chauffeur who has worked for her for more than fifteen years feels underpaid and unappreciated.
After being convinced by a friend and a TV show, the chauffeur decides to kidnap her beloved dog. After struggling to capture the dog and messing up the house while doing it, the kidnappers leave a ransom note for her to pay them one million dollars. The dog ends up escaping and goes back to the house.
The next morning the woman sees the disaster and thinks that her chauffeur had been kidnapped. Later the chauffeur and his friend find out that there's a huge controversy over this. After all this they plan that he should make a video with him being locked up in a cage. The ransom money ends up jumping up to four million dollars, and the two friends end up getting into deeper trouble as the lies role on.
I'd recommend "Screwed" to anyone who likes comedies. This movie is most likely going to be more popular to the teen audience due its content. Screwed is rated PG-13 and I give it three out of four stars because it's really funny.

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Missy previews the MTV Movie Awards
By Missy W.

Even though the movie awards aren't on yet, they will air on June 8. Here are the nominees:
10 Things I Hate About You
American Beauty
American Pie
Any Given Sunday
Austin Powers The Spy Who Shagged Me
Big Daddy
The Blair Witch Project
Boys Don't Cry
Cruel Intentions
Double Jeopardy
The Fight Club
The Green Mile
Man On The Moon
The Matrix
The Mummy
Never Been Kissed
Next Friday
Runaway Bride
Scream 3
The Sixth Sense
Sleepy Hollow
South Park: bigger, louder, and uncut
Star Wars: Episode 1/ The Phantom Menace
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Teaching Mrs. Tingle
Toy Story 2
This is what a few of the movies are about.
Released on August 6, 1999, The Sixth Sense is about a doctor named Dr. Malcolm Crowe and a boy named Cole Sear.
Dr. Malcolm is a child psychologist who is dealing with the suicide of a former patient. Sear claims that he sees ghosts. Dr. Crowe is trying to save Cole not only for his sake but himself too.
Released June 25, 1999, Big Daddy stars Adam Sandler as Sonny Koufax, a man whose girlfriend wants him to grow up or get lost. Surprisingly, when Sonny's roommate's son shows up on his doorstep, Sonny proves that he is capable of acting like an adult by proving that he can be responsible for the child.
In Toy Story 2, Andy goes out to cowboy camp and leaves his toys behind. While he is there, a toy collector kidnaps Woody. Buzz Lightyear and the gang try to save Woody before Andy comes home.
In Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Powers must return to the year 1969. His arch-enemy, Dr. Evil, has also returned 1969, and stolen Austin's mojo. He has also aimed an ultra-powerful canon at the earth. With the help of Felicity Shagwell, Austin must now defeat Dr. Evil, his smaller clone Mini-Me, and his evil son Scott.

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The X Files 2000 - there will be an eighth season
By Alyssa J.

The X Files keeps the episodes coming with an exellent show about a deadly video game gone horribly wrong. Mulder (David Duchovny) goes into the game, but may never come out, and, as always, Scully (Gillian Anderson) has to save him. This was a very "geared up" episode.
The next case is about a hex craft against a doctor's family. The man uses voodoo dolls to do his wishes. Scully even gets a little spellbound on this case.
The next adventure starred Scully and C.G.B. Spender (better known as CSM, cigarette smoking man, or cancer man.) Scully had to go on a trip with him and not tell Mulder so she could look for the cure for cancer.
Their next case was about a small town with well-tended homes and perfect families, but a raven is at the scenes of mysterious murders before they happen.
Mulder gets to know what it's like to have the finer life, while Scully is stuck on a meaningless stakeout all alone. She wasn't happy about that.
Scully also starred in the succeeding episode. She experiences a series of coincidences that lead her to a past friend. It makes her think about whether she made the right choices in life.
The cases keep coming, now with another smoky scenario. An insider from Morley Cigarette Company has top secret information about the company's new plan.
Mulder, surprisingly, gets caught up in the buying of the life-sucking cigarettes. In this episode, cigarettes are even more harmful than you think.
The duo gets some star treatment in their next case. Fox Mulder and Dana Scully receive a case about fake scrolls following an explosion in a church. The case gets very weird and an old friend from Hollywood returns and makes a movie out of the experience.
Teá Leoni (David Duchovny's real wife) portrays Scully and Gary Shandling plays Mulder in this movie. Mulder and Scully learn that Hollywood distorts everything in the movies.
Everyone has a twin somewhere in the world. That's what Mulder and Scully thought while on this new case. When two identical women get too close to each other, they leave an extreme path of destruction in their wake.
Mulder and Scully's newest case is about a wish-granting genie. This genie starts granting wishes and causes too much trouble to handle.
Mulder gets three wishes. Perhaps wishing for world peace isn't the best thing to wish for at this time.
The last case, if this is true, involves The Lone Gunmen, and just about everyone else in the reoccurring cast. The season finale is a new case, but with old facts. It's about the first case they went on together, resurfacing again.
If you haven't watched the series from the beginning, I don't know what to tell you. It may be hard to follow, or not. You'll just to try and watch because I can't reveal too much because some people haven't seen it yet,, but I will tell you, it was VERY good!
There is a little news that I have concerning characters from The X Files previous shows. There is a new show coming in the works, about our favorite computer nerds, who have helped Mulder and Scully out in the past, The Lone Gunmen.
The Lone Gunmen are Ringo Langly, Melvin Frohike, and John Fitzgerald Byers.
It is very exciting to hear of a new show that will deal with old characters from a show that may end soon in the future. It won't be X Files, but it will be very much like it.
I hope that everyone will watch it when it comes out and find it amusing. I just want to say that this is Chris Carter's best idea since his last flop, Harsh Realm.
I think this has been the most disappointing season for X Files. The creators seem to have just run out of ideas.
I also think, since I'm partial to the character of Alex Krycek, that he should have had a bigger roles this season. I was very sad when I only saw him once this whole season, but as I said, he was in the finale.
There is sad news about season eightthis could be the last season of my beloved X Files. David Duchovny wants more money from Fox, more time to act in movies, and more time to spend with his new daughter and family. Gillian Anderson, who plays Scully has another year on her contract.
To find out about season eight, go to http://www.bannerexchanger.com/xfile345/index2.html and find all you would like about The X Files. Also, the official site is www.thex-files.com.

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Final words of wisdom from the class of 2000
Compiled by Liz F., News Editor and Patrycja M.

Good luck to everyone! That's where the children playayayayin the garbage can. Nobad! Ostrich laugh? Lenglish Yay!
Trysha
Hey, my dog ate what I was gonna say! The cops are coming. Later y'all.
Art
I love U.
You love me.
I really " " " " " " need to pee!!
Ben
Finally the scary dream is over & into the new one.
Jesenia
"As we go on we remember all the times we had together, as our lives change from whatever we will still be friends forever."-Vitamin C
C-Ya!! Luv ya guys!
Katherine
Hey everyone! I had a great time with you, all these years! Good Luck in Lake Park! BFF LYLAS! Love Always,
Julie M.
I offer three advices-
1.) Go to all the poshest places with their familiar faces.
2.) Hang with the wolves who are sheepish.
3.) Wear shades on sunless days, and when the sun's out, stay in and slumber. Embrace the differences in others and yourself. Laugh a lot. No one likes a clone. The molding cracksHe's got it goin' ooonnn! Love Always,
Brittany
I hate the cafeteria, they could use better food. Stop it!
Julie K.
Hey, I wanna say, Sup? To all the 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Have fun next year and over the summer! C-ya!!
Dave S.
I hope everyone has a great summer, and I wish everyone the best of luck in LP.
Bri
I hope everyone had a fascinating year. I also hope everyone has a wonderful summer! Furthermore I wish everyone the best of luck in LP!
Abs
YYYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSE.
YOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSEE.
Joe
GOOD BYE!!! See ya next year, soon to be freshmen. Tiff, you and me hitten the RaVe before the first day of school.
Tracy
The 2 years that I have been at Peacock have been cool, especially encore classes.
Sergio
What's up Peacock? Just want to say "Hi" to Kristen, Jel, Tiffany, Debra, Mary, Catie and Julie. You guys are the best. C-Ya.
Emily
It's been a great year and I'll miss everyone, especially my buddies Nikki, Jamie, Julie, Randi, Dena, Juribel, Susan, Bri, Kristen W., and everyone else.
Allyson
I can't wait to get out of this school. We are about to go into the best four years of our lives.
Addison
To all eighth graders- it's been a great three years. Have an awesome time at LP. Golfing rules!! Go Chili Peppers!! Bye Peacock! Good riddance.
Alex
I didn't like Peacock too much, mostly because of certain teachers. I think I'll have more fun at Lake Park.
Ant
I just wanna say that I had a great year. I'll miss you guys over the summer. To all my friends, I love you all.
Nikki
Hey to all my friends, especially shaving buds and losers! Wish you all luck in Lake Park! Remember to always shave in the car!!! Love you'll lots!
Juribel
To all eighth grade students: Thank you for making my years here great. A special thanks to Annie, Megan, Kristy, Marisa, and Brianna.
Jill
I like Peacock. I like going to gym class. I
also like going to math.
Louis
Bye to all my friends: Allyson, Julie, Randi, Dena, Kristy, Nikki and Bri. Have fun at Lake Park. I will miss all of you. Try to keep in touch.
Jamie
I hope everyone has a great summer. Have fun in high school!
Jessica
As Mr. Anderson would say "Bo, do it for Limp Knot!!" Also, we need an 8 hour workday. I had a great time in Peacock. To the 8th grade: good luck in Lake Park.
Amar
All my years as a Peacock student have been fun. All of the teachers are cool.
Ron
I'm glad I'm finally out of here. Hanky the Christmas poo. He loves me and he loves you.
Ray
Um..I don't have much to say except 'yoose' is the dumbest thing ever made up.
Dan
I'm glad I'm getting out of Peacock to see more girls.
Tony
Yop? These years have been great. To all you fellow DOTSwhat a play!! Thanks to everyone and a special thanks to B, Jel, Ray, Jes, Krissy, Kristen, Catie, Julie K., Debra, Tracy, Emily, Allie, and Patrycja. Remember to Do the Dew.
Liz F.

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Horoscopes
By Gina M.

Well hello peoples! It is I. The Ginni Huddini! Now I'm dusting off my crystal ball ready to amaze you with my mystical powers from the beyond. And already I feel a mystical feeling from beyond coming to me. And fffarttttttt!!!!!! Excuse me! All right. To the horoscopes! AIR FRESHENER! Does somebody have an air freshener?
AQUARIUS January 21-February 19
This month really stinks for you. Either because of that lovely aroma coming from me, or everything is just a disaster for you. But cheer up it'll all turn around for you pretty soon, even that smell will go away.
PISCES February 20- March 20
Gee, who's the cranky pants this month? It may seem as if you're acting perfectly normal and it's just the rest of the world seems like they haven't gotten any sleep lately but it's actually the other way around. So take a nap.
ARIES March 21- April 20
You're being bugged by the same question over and over again. Why did the green turtle cross the road? (And if this question isn't bugging you, it should.) So you keep asking yourself, "What's up with the funky green turtle?"
TAURUS April 21- May 21
This month you could care less of what other people think of you, so you could go running around wearing your underwear on your head talking about shaggy dogs and how they have shaggy hair.
GEMINI May 22- June 21
All this good weather is making you very...gassy, no just kidding. It's making you very positive. Which is a good thing.
CANCER June 22 - July 23
You're working on your charm this month because you've notice your crush and your flirting habits are like kissing a donkey, which in other words is simply pathetic.
LEO July 24- August 23
Everybody knows about the tiny, weenie, itsy, bisty, biggest of all crushes (good job at keeping it a secret blabber mouth.) Now all your friends keep teasing you about it (ha, ha) But don't worry because they'll forget. (Yeah like in 10 years).
VIRGO August 24- September 23
You've been putting off everything until the last minute and now you're paying the consequences (that'll teach you to be on time)
LIBRA September 24- October 23
Your grades just maybe slipping way, way, way, WAY down there (it's like a bottomless pit.) But you never know they might get back up there in a while. In a long while.
SCORPIO October 24- November 22
This month hasn't been the best for you. You have been working overtime and it's starting to show. So a spa and a manicure would do nicely. Hmm, what color do I want my nails?
SAGITTARIUS November 23- December 21
You have met someone who's generous, fun, and super-funny. Now you're acting very mushy, gushy (so stop it).
There you go. There's the horoscopes for this month. My job here is done. Summer break here I come! Have a great summer people! Where did I leave my sunglasses?

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Gary Hoey's Money – a review
By Matt C.

In the search for more than just a popular band that uses regurgitated sounds over and over, I came across a selection that was more than interesting, Gary Hoey's "Money." A great album to say the least.
Gary Hoey shows off his ability to compose very intricate guitar, bass, and drum parts. He is able to score a whole piece, just using computer effects. He uses this talent to squeeze one great song after another out with just his guitar.
You might conclude, therefore, that he is an adept musician. He is. I haven't told you much about this album because it would take away from the overall effect.
Ratings:
Overall: 9
Guitar: 10
Bass: 8
Drums: 7
Effect: 9
Mood: 5
Sound: 8

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All-Star Baseball 2001
By Michael K.

Every year at this time, a whole mess of baseball games for all systems hit the market. I've played all of them for N64, and I can't find a better one than "All-Star Baseball 2001."
As usual there are the three normal modes of play: exhibition, season, and homerun derby. There are many new additions to the traditional baseball game.
One unique feature allows you to play as the Cooperstown Legends, such as Nolan Ryan and Reggie Jackson.
Another feature that I like is in the classic pitching mode you can put your pitch anywhere.
By the way, in pitching and batting, you can choose between easy and classic, classic being harder.
As with all the games, All-Star Baseball 2001 allows you to create a player or make your own team.
The controls are very easy to learn and you should have no problem mastering them so it makes a great rental.
So go out and get " All-Star Baseball 2001" and as an umpire would say, " PLAY BALL!!!!"
Overall Rating: 10
Graphics: 10
Play Controls: 10
Game Play: 9
Fun Factor: 9
Price: $50-60
Number of Players: 1
Difficulty: Easy or Hard

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