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| Entertainment February 2003, Volume 6, No. 4 |
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By Paul P.,
Layout Editor
Chicago hasn't really had a history of hip-hop. That was, until 1992, when Common released his first album. He recorded his fifth album, Electric Circus, in late 2002. Electric Circus is a genre-crossing project that takes rap music to some of the less traveled roads. The first hit from Electric Circus is the ballad "Come Close" that guest stars Mary J. Blige.
Some songs will be familiar to rap fans ("Soul Power" and "I Got the Right Ta") while others are far out and progressive, ("Aquarius" and "Jimi Was A Rock Star"). The latter type brings back memories of OutKast's 2000 album Stankonia.
There is definitely an R&B/funk/soul feel to the entire album. This may be due to the production of Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson from The Roots.
Perhaps the only problem with Electric Circus is that not everyone will appreciate the eclectic style that changes from song to song.
Guest stars include Sonny of P.O.D., Cee-Lo, Bilal, The Neptunes, Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, and Erykah Badu.
I highly recommend Common's Electric Circus to any hip-hop fan who wishes to branch out from ordinary styles and listen to some really engaging music.
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Sergio's in Itasca
New restaurant is thriving
By Carmen Z.
Do you have the taste for some good Italian food? Eat at Sergio's Cucina Italiana. The restaurant is located at 280 N. Rohlwing Road right off of Irving Park Road in Itasca.
During the week, you don't need reservations, but on the weekend you will need one. So call (630) 773-0700.
We went to Sergio's for my mom's birthday. It was a chilly night, almost 25 degrees below zero! As we walked in, we immediately warmed up. There were beautiful mosaic tiles on the floor, dimmed lighting, and the serenading of Italian music.
We were greeted by a friendly hostess who showed us to our table. I began to look at the menu, everything is in Italian, but don't worry, the English translations are provided.
Warm, fresh baked bread is brought to your table to enjoy while you're waiting for your meal.
The menu has many of the traditional Italian pasta dishes, along with a variety of veal, chicken, and fish entrées.
A main entrée includes a choice of soup or salad, roasted potatoes, vegetables, or a side of pasta. For you dessert lovers, there's not much to choose from.
We ordered veal limone (lemon & white wine sauce) with roasted potatoes and a salad. The salad dressing is a house Italian, which is a bit too tangy for my taste.
The veal was very tender and delicious. After we finished, nobody was thinking about having dessert.
The hostess overheard it was my mom's birthday and brought her a piece of tiramisu cake with a candle on it. We shared it and were stuffed.
The prices range from $9.00 for pasta dishes and $15.00 - $35.00 for the main entrees. I don't think that most little kids would enjoy eating at Sergio's.
Food: 3
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Cleanliness: 5
Value for Money: 3
Kid Friendliness: 2
Overall Experience: 4
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"Evelyn" is serious drama with good plot
By Cassandra D.
The movie Evelyn is about a family in Dublin, Ireland in 1953. It is based on a true story. The mother leaves her family behind, and the authorities take Evelyn and her two brothers away. They don't think the father, Desmond Doyle, is a good parent because he drinks and he doesn't have a job.
Desmond is very sad and so he tries to get his children back. He gets a job and eventually stops drinking. He goes to court and even attempts to kidnap Evelyn from the convent school she was sent to, and is caught trespassing on the land. He gets very upset when a nun beats Evelyn.
This movie is about a father's love for his children and how he tries to get them back. It is mostly a serious drama and it is very good, although a few parts were a little boring.
I recommend Evelyn to someone who enjoys watching a serious, but good movie. It is rated PG. On a scale of 1-4, my rating for this movie a 3.5.
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"SR-71" rocks out new album
By Jackie S.
Entertainment Editor
SR-71 is a hard rock band with lyrics to match it. Their kind of hard rock is heavy drum beats, lyrics like ice, and guitars that just keep rocking away.
The band consists of four members: Mitch Allan on vocals and guitars, guitarist Mark Beauchaemin, drummer John Allen and bassist Jeff Reid.
SR-71 is known for their hit single "Tomorrow," from their second CD, also entitled Tomorrow. All the other songs on the CD are great too.
In one of the songs, Mitch Allan sings about the after effects of September 11, and in another, about the dark side of life.
The song "Tomorrow" is about making the choice to live a better life.
If you like Blink-182 or Linkin Park, you'll probably like SR-71. SR-71 is a hard rock band you don't want to pass up.
Genre(kind of music): Hard Rock
Rate(1-5): 5
Recommendation: Definitely worth getting!
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Will and Grace is sidesplitting comedy
By Agnes Z.,
News Editor
Will and Grace is a hilarious sitcom. On a rating scale of one to four, it is definitely a four!
It's been on for about five years but it has not been reviewed in The Charger until now.
There are four main characters, Will, Grace, Jack, and Karen. Will and Jack both play gay men. Grace is best friends and roommates with Will. Karen is Jack's roommate and Grace's best friend.
These four friends go through so many problems together, but are always there for each other.
Will and Grace is on every Thursday, on NBC. It should be noted that Will and Grace is a PG-13 sort of comedy.
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Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4 rules
By Evin S.
Tony Hawk 4 is of course the newest and best one so far. In THPS4, you transfer over spines and there are a whole bunch of new flatland moves.
There are special characters, new special moves, and secret areas, which you have to find. You can only get THPS4 on PS2 (Play station 2), X-box, or Game Cube.
The game gets five stars out of five for game play, graphics, and the difficulty of the levels.
THPS4 also features a bunch of new levels like San Fran, a zoo, and Kona, one of the neatest skate parks ever.
If you want, you can play online with the online adapter for PS2 or X-box.
There are 14 Pro Skaters to choose from and a couple of secret skaters.
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4 is awesome; you should go out and buy it or at least rent it.
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Online poll results
A trial period permitting students to chew gum is underway at Peacock. Discarded gum, however, is being found throughout the building. Do you think that gum should be allowed in school?
1.) Yes, I think it's a good idea. 2048 57%
2.) No, I think it's a bad idea. 1554 43%
The Charger online poll can be found at:
http://thecharger.org
This online poll is not scientific and reflects the opinions of only those Internet users who have chosen to participate. The results cannot be assumed to represent the opinions of Peacock students in general, nor the public as a whole.
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Valentines
Compiled by Caitlyn C., Mari D., Megan L., Rena W., Urszula M. and Tricia
Illustrations by Amy E, Acaisha B. and Alex B.
Shout-out to all my friends! Holla Back! You guys are the greatest!
From Kaitlyn L.
To My Friends
Hey guys love ya! Thanks for everything!
From Kelly
To All of our friends
We are so going to swim in Jello! Happy Valentine's Day! I love Jello! Jello rocks my toes!
From Reni and Eriko
To All my friends!
Thanks for everything! Love all of youz! Bffs!
From Radz
To All our teachers!
You rock! Have an awesome Valentine's Day
From Angela and Radvile
To Dawson
Hey Babe! Happy Valentines Day! I hope it's great! The whole Alley thing lol! You'll get him! I love you! LYLAS! BFF!
From Shannon
To Mike N.
I Have Liked you for a While and I sit by your lunch table! I love you as much as swimming!
From Anonymous
To Christy, Jessica Jamie, Monica, Marlena, Carly, Shawna, Kim, and Kristen M. Happy Valentines day girls! LYLAS, Have fun with the guys!
From Anonymous
To Alex and Mike B.
Happy Valentines day! I hope its great! Love ya guys a lot! Mike your hand will get better lol! Love ya Lots! LYLAB!
From Shannon
To Brendon, Mike, Kelly, and Kaitlyn
Hey Guys/gals I hope your Valentines day is GREAT! I love ya all!
From Shannon
To Angela, Tori, and Radz
Hey Huns I love you guys a lot! Happy Valentines day! If you have someone special in your heart go get him! LOL! LYL! BFF! LYLAS!
To Nick P
Hey babe! Happy V-Day. Good Luck with the gurlz! Always remember the elevator and "our" song! Hehe Love you always.
From Samantha
To Chris R.
Hey Hun! Happy Valentines Day! Good luck with the ladies! HEHE! Love ya always,
From Samantha
To All my friends
Hey everybody Happy Valentine's Day! Erin, Thanks for being my best friend!
From Colleen
To Jenny, Kelly, Rachel,Lara, Paige, Megan, Dawson, Shannon, Monkey, Caitlyn, Kaitlyn!
You Guys are the best! Happy Valentine's Day, you know Colleen is a fuzzy pink bunny!
From Spitz and Slick
To Shannon and Shawna
Hey! Have fun on Valentine's Day! Love youz! BFF!
From Samantha
To Kristen, Erin, Colleen, Michelle, and Joanna
Hey! Have a great Valentine's Day! Hope it is great! Love ya all lots! LYL! LYLAS!
From Shannon
To Lara, Paige,Kaity, and Megan.
Hey! Happy Valentine's Day! Good luck with the guys! LYL! BFF!
From Samantha
To Gina, Kathy, Danielle, and Britta
Happy V-Day! It's been great at Peacock! I'll miss this school! It's been so fun! Everyone else I forget (B-Ball team) Luvs Ya!
From Coley
To Keith, Mike N., and Steve
Hey Guys Hope your Valentine's Day is great! Love Ya!
From Shannon and Shawna
To My Friends
Happy Valentines Day to my best friends! You guys Rock!
From Heather
To All my homies
Wusup Kristen, Jess, Carly, Angela, Shannon, Radvile, Erin, Kelly, Shawna, Samantha, Kaitlyn, Colleen, Anna, Kim, Lara, Paige, Megan, Tori, Mike, Keith, Frankie, Phil, Nick, and Dave
From Joanna
To Steve G.
Hey! Happy Valentines Day! We love you! Thanks for being there for us!
From Samantha and Angela!
To Nick, Danny, Matt, and Brandon
To Shawna and Samantha
Hey! Happy Valentines day! I hope it's great! I love you guys a lot! LYL, BFF.
From Shannon
To Tori and Angela
HEY! You're my bestest friends! Good Luck with all your guys~hehe! Ensaladcara Love yourz! BFF! Thanx for everything!
From Samantha
To All cheerleaders and Shawna
Happy V-Day! Love you Lots 4ever. I Love Bicki!
From Lara and Ashley
To Radvile and Joanna
Hey! I hope you have the best Valentines day ever! Love you! BFF!
From Samantha
To Joe F.
Love you lots
From You know who
To Eddie
Happy Valentines day! Hope it is great!
From Anonymous
To Everyone
Happy V-Day! I wuv you all! Briana, Sarah, Laura, Danielle, Poms, Eriko, Reni, Megan, and the rest of you
From Monica M
To Dawson
Happy Valentines day! Have fun babe! LYL! BFF!
From Samantha
To Anne M.
Hey Baby! I hope your Valentines day is the greatest. I love you lots. BFF LYL! TTYL!
From Shannon
To Everyone
Happy v-day. Michelle, Shannon, Monica, Sarah, Ana, Briana, Laura, Kim, Nikki, Nikki, Sara, Sky, Katie, Eriko, Agnes, Reni, And every one else!
From Christy and Danielle
To Ashley Z.
Hey Babe! Good luck on valentines day! Have lots of fun~hehe! LYL!BFF!
From Samantha
To Martino, Jess, and Sarah
Happy Valentines Day! Hope it is great. Luv ya guys a lot!
From Shannon
To Gordie
Hey! Happy Valentines day! Hope it's great! You're the best. TTYL!LYL!
From Shannon
To Nicole, Kathy , and Britta
I hope you all have a great V-Day! And hope you can come to my party! LATER!
From GIGI
To Everyone
Whats up! Have a great Valentines day! I don't know what else to write so eat lots of Chocolate! Eriko, Sarah, Reni, Briana, Laura, Monica
From Meghan H.
To Schboop
HEY BILL! Have a cool Val Day!
From YOUR SIS
To Sky commando winky
Hey P man! Happy Val Day!
From YOUR SIS
To PEOPLE
To Agnes, Christy, Michelle, Caitlyn, Megan E., Kim, and Rachel. And me. ONE BIG HUG! Lol
From Brendon T.
To Budds!
Hey Angela, Danielle, Aga, Monica, Sarah, Michelle, Meghan, Rachel, Tori, Samantha, Radvile, Ana, Katie, Ashley, Shannon,and all my other friends! No money, No space!
From Guess Who?
To All My Friends
Happy V-day to Sammie, Cathy, Emma, Yazmin, Lidia, Maggie, Gina, Kristen, Hannah, Eriko, Marina, and anyone I forgot. Hope you all get your guys.
From Marlena
Holla to my crew!! Happy V-DAY! LYL
From Ana Nelson
To Julie Partyka
Happy Half B-day!! Don't you let this go to your head.
From Kelly Partyka
Hey! Happy Valentine's Day! Love ya guys a lot! LOL! You Guys are awesome! LYL! BFF!
From Shannon
To Laura, Danielle, Eriko, Monica, Sarah, Briana, Reni, and Cathy.
Hey! Happy V-Day! BFF!
From Agnes
To Mike!
Mike S. Is so Cool! You are Great at skateboarding! Everybody likes you.
From Your hun!
To Jess, Sammy., Megan Kristen, Mart, Jamie, Nicole, Val, Jazz, Crystal, Lindsey, Dana, Emily, Will, Logan, Kevin, and Frank.
From Kacie
To Michael
Happy Valentine's Day! See you Around
From Anonymous
To All of my best buddies
Happy Valentine's Day!!!
From Julia Nelson
To All of my friends
You guys are the BEST!
From Sammy Jo
To Peter
Um, Happy Valentine's Day, from you know who! Igglesnarf!
From Anonymous
To Acaisha, Joanna, Lalia, Danielle, Meg L. Jessie, Courtney, Jackie
Hey Guys! Hope you have a kicken Valentine's Day
From Amy
To Kristina
Happy Valentine's Day Love you always.
From Dereck S.
To The Nooget club
Happy Valentine's Day to the members of the Nooget club!
By the way I paid a good quarter for this- SO READ IT!!! LOL.
From Alexandra
To My friends
Sam, Kacie, Jess, Laura, Blaise, Kristen, Mary, Jamie, Ashley, Alissa, Lindsey, Val, Dana, Nicole, Emmy, Rosa, Rachel, Jessie, Laurie, Jasmine, Crystal!
From Megan S.
To All my friends
Happy Valentine's Day!
Have a great day!
From Emily W.
To All my friends
Happy Valentine's Day to all my best friends!
From Becky K.
To Alex S.
I love you, and Happy Valentine 's Day
From anonymous
To all friends
Happy Valentines day to all of my friends!
From Julie P.
Happy Valentines day to all my friends in 7th and 8th grade.
From Claire Z.
To Heather and Nikhil
Happy V-day hope you have fun! See ya soon.
From Rena
To Amanda and Celz
Happy V-day! Have fun SYL!
From Rena
To Megan L.
Wazzz up Happy V-day Hope it's fun!
From Rena
To Alexandra
Hey A.J. Happy V-day hope it's a blast Good luck with you know who!
From Rena
To Kevin, Logan, Nicky, Alex, William, and Randy
I just wanted to say I love ya, specially Kevin and Logan. He He, I will c ya all later cya lyl buh bye
From Blondie
To All my friends
Hey! I love you all! Hope you guys have a great v-day. You're the best!
Love Jess D.
To Mikey S, Liz H., Danielle J, Laurie C, Dereck S, Kevin H, Logan M, Kevin V, Evin S, Jeff H, Nick P, Will V, Rena W, Megan S, Mary A, Justin C, Mike M, Mike C, and Ryan G.
Happy V-day Guys. Luv Ya Lotz.
From Megan L.
To All my Friendz
Hey Guyz! Happy Valentine's Day Guyz! Luv ya! (Listen Baby, ain't no mountain high)
From Laura D.
To Tianna
I hope your valentines day is filled with love
From Paul W
To Brittany O
Happy Valentines Day from the one who likes you the most
From Derek L
To Crystal M
Hi Mejia! You are a good friend
From Grace
To Michella
You are a good friend and you always know what to say. You are a good athlete
From Kayla
To Urszula
Happy Valentines Day. I like you a lot
From Chris W
To Kayla
You are a good friend! Thanks for the valentine!
From Grace
To Jessica T.
You are always nice and very happy.
From Kayla
To My Friends
Hey you guys! You guys are the greatest! I don't know what I'd do without you! Happy Valentines Day
From Michella
To Michella
You are a good friend and you always know what to say.
From Kayla
To Grace
You are always excited and jumpy
From Kayla
To Maddy
You are a sweet girl and you are always happy.
From Kayla
To Stephanie
You are always energetic and a really good friend
From Kayla
To My best Friend Urszula
I hope you have a great Valentines Day. You're a really good friend.
From Paulina
To Brianne
You are a good friend
From Kayla
To Rachel W
Happy Valentines Day from your guy. Will you go to the Valentines Day Dance with me?
From Marcus J
To Megan Z
Happy Valentines Day. Would you like to go to the Valentines Dance with me?
From Bill W.
To All my friends
To all of my friends, thanks for being my buds! Olivia, Brianne, Katie, Michelle, Grace, and all others, you rock!
From Tricia H
To Jessica T
Happy Valentines Day!
From Andrew C
To Caron
To the greatest person! Happy Valentines Day!
From Michella
To All my friends
Happy Valentines Day to all of my friends Stephanie, Nikki, Callie, Sandra, Morgan, Britt, Michelle, Tianna and Sarah
From Camille D.
To Bill and Paul
Hi, hope you have a good day!
From Trisha M
To All my friends
Happy Valentines Day Brittany, Crystal, Rachel, Grace, Charley, Camille, and Stephanie
From Sarah S
To Jessica
Have a Happy Valentines day! Hope you and Andrew do good! BFF
From Anonymous
To Jessica
I want you to know I care for you and maybe you will feel the same.
From Anonymous
To Adam D
Happy Valentines Day!
From Anonymous
To Victoria C
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Sugar is sweet,
And so are you.
From Anonymous
To Kayla
Have a happy valentines day! You are the coolest! BFF
From Anonymous
To Maddy
From Anonymous
To Stephanie D
Happy Valentines Day! Have a great one with George! BFF
From Anonymous
To Michella
Mich, you're my best bud forever!
From Anonymous
To My friends
I wish all of you a Happy Valentines Day!
From Joe H.
To Marcus
Marcus, Happy Valentines Day! Will you go to the next dance with me?
From Liz R.
To Chris M.
I like you a lot Happy Valentines Day! Xoxoxox MOAH!
From Anonymous
To Brandon C
I just want to wish you a Happy Valentines day Brandon! I also want to say that I like you!
From Megan C
To Nick D
I just want to wish you a Happy Valentines Day and I really like you.
From Secret Admirer
To Stephanie D
Hi! I love you!
From George M
To Ben C
I just wanted to tell you I really like you and that I hope you have a Happy Valentines Day!
From Secret Admirer
To All My friends
Happy Valentines Day Brittany O, Jenny F, Michelle M, Anna B, Olivia P, Lisa C, Kelly A, and everybody else. Thanks for everything.
From Urszula
To Brian M
Happy Valentines Day! I like you a lot.
From Anonymous
To Maddy and Michella
Thank you for being great friends.
From Caron T
To My Best friend Paulina
I hope you have a great Valentines Day! Thanks for being there for me. I can always count on you. You're the best.
From Urszula
To Tim B
Have a happy V-day bye!
From Anonymous
To Chris W
Happy Valentines Day! I just wanted you to know I like you.
From You know who
To Mrs. Mann and Mrs. Leikin
Thank you for your time and effort for making the best season ever! We had a great time. Go Chargers!!!!!!
From Brittany and Rachelle
To sixth grade Teachers
Mrs. Laughlin, Mrs.Kabat, Mr. Behrendt And Mr. Koenig I hope you have a great Valentines Day.
From Anonymous
To Adam C
Adam Curry I hope you have a great Valentines Day.
From Cristhal H
To Gab L and Cristhal H
Hey wazz up? I want you to have a happy Valentines Day! From well you know who...Bye-Bye!
From Abigail Rivera
To 6th grade teachers
Happy Valentines Day to the 6th grade teachers!
From Carmen Z
To Newspaper staff
Happy Valentines Day to all.
From Anonymous
To Mrs. Kabat's sixth grade students
It has been a pleasure working with such intelligent, aggressive, learners. Keep up the good work!!!
From Mrs. Kabat
To Leo Club
Thanks for your hard work and dedication for those less fortunate. You have a kind heart!
From Mrs. Kabat
To Mary
Happy Second Valentines Day!
Love Mommy and Dad
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