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“If you ask me what I came to do in this world, I, an artist, will answer you: I am here to live out loud.”
― Émile Zola
― Émile Zola
Op-Ed: Racist Halloween Costumes, Let's Talk About Itby Alizay Chavez '21 Halloween is just around the corner. Do you know what you are going to be? When figuring out what costume you are going to wear stay away from the following costumes, they are considered to be racist. Most people don’t know that most of the following costumes are racist.
While picking out your costume this Halloween make sure that it is not racist or insulting another person's culture or religion. Keep in mind other people's way of life. You wouldn't want someone insulting what you believe in by wearing a costume that is culturally inappropriate. Be safe this Halloween and have fun. https://www.thoughtco.com/avoid-racially-offensive-halloween-costumes-2834949 https://www.bustle.com/p/8-halloween-costumes-that-are-actually-racist-even-if-you-might-not-realize-it-2917396 https://iamaileen.com/understand-japanese-geisha-geiko-maiko-define/ http://www.wweek.com/culture/2017/09/25/its-almost-october-which-means-we-need-to-talk-about-racist-halloween-costumes-again/ WEEKLY POLLLast Week's Poll Results!Last wee we asked Ambush! Poll takers what their favorite candy is and 50% said Recess's Cups while 25% said candy corn and suckers, and 25% said Jolly Ranchers.
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Dia De Los Muertosby Meche' Williams '19 Dia de los Muertos meaning the Day of the Dead, it’s a holiday strongly associated with Mexico. In Mexico they honor their deceased loved ones with festivals that usually start October 31st to November 2nd. The name of the festival may have you thinking that it’s a sad time for all the people and their won’t be much colors, but it is quite the opposite it’s full of smiles, sharing good funny moments with one another, and it’s how they cope with gone loved ones.It was considered an insult to the deceased loved ones to mourn them or be sad so, instead they celebrated their lives by decorating the grave site using marigold because it leads the departed back to their home and the scent is said to attract them as well. Another way to celebrate the departed is to bring the deceased favorite food, drink, and flowers to the altar. A lot of people will get dressed up and paint their face to look more like skeletons with cool designs or only paint half of their face it’s their preference. Crafts are also a big part of the festival they make paper mache skeletons from small to big or skull candies that are sweet. It's definitely a new experience and if you get the chance you should check it out in person! Below are some photos taken from the festival in 2015: Day of the day is a huge deal in Mexico and attract a lot of people who come to Mexico City for the experience. http://www.firstpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/RTX1UB65.jpg There are a lot of people who enjoy and want to participate in the festival. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_Dead https://www.mexicansugarskull.com/support/dodhistory.html https://www.nationalgeographic.org/media/dia-de-los-muertos/ https://www.tripsavvy.com/top-day-of-the-dead-destinations-1588707 http://www.unm.edu/~htafoya/dayofthedead.html Gallup High Artist Featured in ART123 Galleryby Alizay Chavez '21
Sage Addington on Her First Art Exhibitby Sage Addington '18 Oh, boy I feel arrogant having done this piece, but I wanted to let you guys in on some of the technicalities behind displaying your art in a gallery. Movie Review: Death Noteby Rocco Addington '20
Now if you know anything about Death Note, it's probably because you watched the popular anime by the same name. If you went in this movie expecting to find the same story, then you will be severely disappointed. This movie has little to nothing in common with the source material. The only thing similar is the core concept. For example they changed the characters personalities completely; the characters that are loved by fans are now completely different. They changed Light from this genius that always has a plan, to a whining brat. The detective known as L is almost completely different as well. The always cool and collective detective is now an irrational baby. If it wasn't for the name you'd be asking yourself who is this guy. But that wouldn't be a problem if the movie could stand on it own, unfortunately it cannot. Between the bad acting, the unnecessary gore, and the plot holes, this movie is just aggravating to watch, especially if you were a fan of the anime. I feel like if Netflix took the time to make their remake into a show, then it would have been way better. Overall this movie has bad pacing, plot holes, and a disappointing story. Artist Appreciation: Kiana Jonesby Alizay Chavez '21
Question: Why do you draw? Jones: It's fun. It helps me relax. Question: Does anything influence your drawings? Emotions? People? Media? Jones: I guess if I feel kinda sad, or I'm listening to something sad it [her artwork] kinda turns out sad. Question: What art do you most identify with? Jones: Realistic art. Question: What supplies do you use the most? Jones: Pencils and scratch papers. Question: What is the hardest part of drawing? Jones: For me it’s following through after messing up. Even though, this interview was short, Kiana Jones had quite a bit to say about what she does. She does not want to be artist, but she still likes art. It’s fun and helps her relieve stress and helps her stay calm when she is nervous. WEEKLY POLLLast Week's Poll Results!Last week we asked Ambush! Readers if they think Columbus Day should be celebrated and 75% of poll takers said no while 25% said they were indifferent.
What's Cooking in Culinary?: Chocolate Angel Food Cakeby Meche Williams '19 Ingredients: -Cocoa powder, alkalized (20oz.) -Water, warm (30 oz.) -Vanilla extract (2 tsp.) -Granulated sugar (11.50 oz.) -Cake flour, sifted (3.5 oz.) -Salt (¼ tsp.) -Egg whites (egg foam) (1 lb. or 16 whites) -Cream of tartar (2 tsp.) Procedure:
Once the angel cake of cooled off you can add your favorite frosting, along with some sprinkles. There is many ways to decorate the cake but that's where you can bring into play your creative side!. If you do decide to do this recipe let us know how it went, if it was tasty, and submit a picture of your creation at [email protected] we look forward to seeing your masterpiece! The Origins of Halloweenby Shawn McCraith '18
Doors would be left open with hopes of the kind spirits to join the dancers. Celts wore animals skins and tried to tell stories or fortunes of each other. Animals would be sacrificed and crops were burned, this was to “entertain” the spirits and they would find a body to possess for the new year. In order not to be possessed the people dressed like evil beings. Romans had interfered with Samhain and in a festival called Pomona it was symbolized as an apple which is is most likely the root of bobbing for apples. The Roman Catholic Church attempted to substitute All Saints’ Day but instead All Souls’ Day was incorporated in a French monastery in 938 which would be more commonly known around Europe at that time. Modern Halloween came from Europe by immigrants, mostly the Irish, the potato famine in 1846 pushed out the Irish and to the United States. Irish and English traditions combined which started the trick-or-treat tradition and was mostly centered on communities.Halloween was then changed to a holiday for everyone to keep younglings from vandalizing and has grown into what Halloween is today. What Students Think of Columbus Dayby Sage Addington '18 With Columbus Day becoming such a controversial topic in recent years, we at Ambush! wanted to know what students think of Columbus Day. I sat down for five quick interviews to gather some opinions. Do you know what students at Gallup High think of Columbus Day? The Creative Process You see the the meat and skin of an artwork covering the bones of the creative process, but hardly do you get to see said process. You often don't see the accidentally spilled paint, the basic shapes underneath forms, the erased smudges, or the wedging before throwing clay. The process of making art is just as important, interesting, and amazing as the finished masterpiece itself. For this photo essay I wanted my writers and I to show the supplies/tools available and the environment surrounding an artist that contributes to their creative process. Sage Addington '18
Art teacher Mrs. Thomas fires as many clay pieces as she can in a sitting. Shawn McCraith '18
Meche Williams '19A variety of tools needed for specific types of welding.
Dartainia Thomas '21Students drawing a tree stump. Mariah Tso '21Work desk of Gallup High art teacher Deborah Thomas. WEEKLY POLLLast Week's Poll Results!Last week we asked Ambush! Poll takers if they are excited for Halloween and 50% said very because it's their favorite holiday, while 25% said they were looking forward to it, and 25% said they were indifferent.
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