Truth from the Youth

KUNG POW

Posted on March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 by admin

Kung Fu Panda 4 packs punch worthy of a Dragon Warrior

By Damani Edgington and Quinton Smith

Staff writers

When people heard that the Kung Fu Panda franchise was getting another movie, I’m sure some people were thinking, Wait–they still make Kung Fu Panda movies?”

I’m sure when the producers made the first movie in 2008, they would’ve never thought that they’d make Kung Fu Panda 4 16 years later, which surpassed movies as big as Dune: Part Two at the box office.

Even though the movie was very successful at the box office, the necessity of a fourth movie is still up for debate. Some people believe that you shouldn’t fix what’s not broken, especially if it’s not been broken for eight years straight (with Kung Fu Panda 3 coming out in 2016). Despite not being completely necessary, the movie held its own weight and was a well-crafted addition to the series.

UNCUT: WHO’S YOUR GOAT?

Posted on March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 by admin

By De’Rico Spires and Aaron McKrell

Staff Writer and Editor

Debating basketball’s greatest of all time

Editor’s note: This is a column in which two big-time sports fans, 13-year-old De’Rico Spires and 33-year-old Aaron McKrell, debate some of the hottest sports topics of the day.

De’Rico Spires: Basketball was not better in the ‘90s because some of the people in the NBA were and are unknown.

Aaron McKrell: Coming in hot, huh? So, you’re saying that the competition wasn’t what it is today?

DS: No, because we have better NBA players, and coming out of the ‘90s, players were not that athletic.

AM: So let me guess: LeBron is your GOAT over Jordan?

DS: No, LeBron’s trash. My GOAT has to either be Giannis Antetokounmpo or Anthony Edwards.

STRONG IN HEART

Posted on January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 by admin

KMS’ Browning goes extra mile for students

By Morgan Powenski

Staff writer

MICHIGAN CITY – Even as a kid, Lindsey Browning was always there for others.

Browning, a social worker at Krueger Middle School, was that one friend that people would come talk to about their problems.

“I enjoyed playing that role, and it made me feel good helping other people,” Browning said.

DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY

Posted on December 20, 2023December 20, 2023 by admin

Krueger hosts first-ever winter semiformal

By Damani Edgington

Staff writer

MICHIGAN CITY – Krueger was dressed to impress Friday night.

Along with the students, the cafeteria was covered head to toe with beautiful lights for Krueger Middle School’s first-ever winter formal.

“With everything else that’s going on, for us to be able to come in and have a dope time, thats what it’s about,” said KMS teacher Brandon Williams, who DJed the event.

STEPPING UP

Posted on December 18, 2023December 18, 2023 by admin

Video in link by Jayvin Williams

Local youth dance organizations Michigan City Soul Steppers Drill Team Inc. and Judah Explosion performed in the parade that kicked off the Festival of Lights on Saturday, Dec. 2 on Franklin Street in Michigan City.

BIGGER AND BETTER

Posted on December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 by admin

Festival of Lights puts on most spectacular display yet

By Iyanna Adkins

Staff writer

MICHIGAN CITY – The Festival of Lights Parade was almost double the fun.

The parade, which was Dec. 2, kicked off Michigan City’s annual Festival of Lights.

With this night came lots of joy and fond memories for the Michigan City citizens.

“I think what was most exciting about this year’s event was we almost doubled the size of it,” said Terry Greetham, Director of Special Events of Michigan City. “Last year, we had 25 units in the parade, and this year we had 43.”

WELL DONE

Posted on December 6, 2023February 12, 2024 by admin

Nickelodeon cooks up a worthy sequel to the classic Good Burger

By Jayvin Williams

Staff writer

Welcome to Truth from the Youth, home of journalism, may I take your review?

In late November, the sequel to the Nickelodeon original film Good Burger was released on Paramount+. Good Burger 2 came 26 years after the original film. With all the time between the movies, did Good Burger 2 live up to the original, and was it worth the wait?

Even though the sequel did not fully live up to the charm of the original film, it’s still a satisfying movie. Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson respectively reprise their roles as Ed and Dex, and their chemistry on screen still works decades later.

ONE SMART COOKIE

Posted on November 16, 2023November 17, 2023 by admin

Krueger student A’Naria Williams excels with baked goods business

By A’Niyah Fly

Staff writer

MICHIGAN CITY – A’Naria Williams delivers service with a smile.

A’Naria, an eighth grader at Krueger Middle School, sells her delicious cookies as the Kute Kookie Kid. She started the business in 2022 and now sells cookies all around Michigan City.

“I feel like it opened my eyes to how food can really bring people together,” A’Naria said of her business.

NUCLEAR GAS NIGHTMARE

Posted on October 31, 2023November 1, 2023 by admin

A survivor’s tale of the MAACabre Haunted Attraction

By Julien Wolford

Staff writer

VALPARAISO, Ind. – Debra deserved it. We watched her die in the colorful room while the furious magician impaled her. She joined the rest of the dead that haunted Bogathy Fright Productions’ MAACabre Haunted Attraction on Friday, Oct. 13.

At that point in our journey, we couldn’t even be sure if her untimely demise was real or not. Maybe all of this was fake, a hallucination created to haunt our dreams.

SCARING IS CARING

Posted on October 30, 2023November 1, 2023 by admin

Bogathy Fright Productions provides terror for a good cause

By Damani Edgington

Staff writer

VALPARAISO, IND. – The MAACabre Haunted Attraction made nightmares come true.

Bogathy Fright Productions worked with the MAAC Foundation to make their annual haunted house another success.

From Oct. 13-15 and Oct. 20-21, the attraction raised more than $27,000. These proceeds all go to the MAAC Foundation, which splits the earnings between the various first responders training programs they have.