Monthly Archives: February 2019

How the Jefferson Post Got Started

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By Caroline Campbell and Emersen Geis

How did The Jefferson Post get started in the first place? It began as an idea by two sixth graders who had a newspaper in elementary school and wanted everyone at Jefferson to have a chance at it.

After talking with some teachers who thought it was a great idea, they took the idea to Principal Guzman. He told them they needed a leader in charge, and Mr. Carpenter volunteered. The Jefferson Post was established.

Together, they had been working on flyers for the newspaper.  Mr. Carpenter printed them out, then Emersen and Caroline stayed after hours and hung them up throughout the school (you might have seen a few). Since September, there have been weekly meetings every Wednesday.

Are YOU interested in joining The Jefferson Post?  Come to Mr. Carpenter’s room (606) after school on Wednesdays until 3:05pm.  Everyone is welcome!

The Magic of Snow

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By Maya Viswanathan

Coating all the trees
Is perfect white snow
Soon the snow will freeze
In its place ice will glow
The park an enchanted wood
From a fairytale
With magic creatures doing good
And a breadcrumb trail
The snow transforms the ordinary park
Into a magic wondrous land
Into so much more than trees and bark
Into a place that’s truly grand

Sledding

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By Maya Viswanathan

With a gentle shove
From my warm black glove
I fly down the slope
Holding tight to the rope
By which I am led
On my bright pink sled
With the wind in my hair
Through the snow everywhere
With my friends at my side
Together we ride
Through the beautiful snow
We happily go

Jefferson’s First Annual Trivia Night

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By Matthew Ferrer

Not too long ago,  I signed myself up to the first annual trivia night!  The event was a great source of fun and joy. It was a place for friendly rivalry and relaxation,  as well.

Let’s start off with the basics.  In order to get into our trivia night beforehand,  you, a friend, or a family member must sign a permission sheet to RSVP before the trivia night begins.  The permission sheet isn’t too complicated; it’s easy to look at. Then, once you’re done filling everything out,  turn the sheet into your homeroom teacher.

Once you’re able to give your permission slip to your homeroom teacher,  the real fun begins. At least, shortly. Before you go to the trivia night,  you must remember the exact date and time to arrive at. For example, for this year’s trivia night,  the event was held after-school, on January 24, from 6-7:30 P.M.

Now,  for what was at this year’s trivia night.  At the start, there was free food. This includes items like chicken wings.  There were beverages and refreshments for sale, too. Along with the trivia, there was a silent auction for things like water bottles,  books, and t-shirts, as well.

Besides the food and drinks,  around the beginning of the trivia night,  the atmosphere was very energetic with people laughing around.  The first three rounds of questions were related to cartoons, Motown (music),  and geography. Most of the questions were simple and easily answered (I personally excelled at answering Illinois geography questions).

Of course,  with all competitive games,  the ending of the trivia got more serious.  There wasn’t much loud noise coming from each team of people,  but we were all discussing pensively. The last two question rounds were themed “Top Ten Movies of 2018”,  and “Under The Sea” (you had to answer with a word that started with “sea”).

Za’s Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

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By Matthew Ferrer

Around Champaign-Urbana,  you can find all sorts of delicious foods with different flavors ranging from sweet,  sour, bitter, salty, or even a mix of them all (and that’s just to name a few). Thanks to our local restaurants,  we can find these delectable foods and try them out.

About a year ago, a favorite restaurant of mine (and many other students at Jefferson) abruptly closed due to financial issues. The name of this restaurant is “Za’s”.  I was able to visit this Italian cafe multiple times. Every single time, my family and I would always eat the creamiest, flavorful food. But, one dish always stole our hearts with its simple cheesy taste that kept us wanting more: chicken fettuccine alfredo.

Chicken fettuccine alfredo is a pasta meal made up of fettuccine noodles mixed with butter and parmesan cheese. Although this version of the dish has chicken, other versions can have food items like shrimp and broccoli. The parmesan cheese coats the alfredo in a creamy sauce, as well.

Although Chicken fettuccine alfredo is a great dish, it has a few weaknesses. The alfredo is lacking in presentation sadly. The way the pasta is arranged is very simple. If you don’t take in the smell of the dish, you might think of it as mediocre or bland.

Thankfully, the taste of the alfredo, though, is a true delight. The moment you bite into the pasta, you can taste the slightly nutty and cheesy taste. Along with the pasta, pieces of chicken, which are a bit more bitter, help complement the powerful taste of the noodles. You can even feel the texture of the noodles, which is very smooth.  Afterward, the taste will leave you positively satisfied.

Chicken fettuccine alfredo is a very creamy, nutty, and richly flavored dish. It’s great to eat with family or friends when you get the chance. If you ever want to try out a similar fettuccine alfredo dish like Za’s, you can head over to a restaurant called Mia Za’s at 5701, 629 E Green St, Champaign, IL 61820.