Hard News Staff

YES, the page-turning hard news, that captivates the student of Bell High School is what our staff is going to be able to do. It seems like everyone in our staff has distinct interests so it will be interesting what each one of us has to write about. Our staff is the best because we have a smaller group compared to everyone so we will be able to communicate more efficiently; therefore, we wont write about the same events or topics. Hopefully it also means we will be able to reach out to the diverse crowds Bell holds.

Chocolate Cake CAN Strengthen Your Brain

This article on the Huffington Post was a very accurate example of the kind of articles I'd like to write as a journalist for the Bell Chimes. I want to manipulate learning so it can be funny and entertaining. Firstly, the topic caught my attention, this was the writer's way of being humorous. I want to teach Bell students quick tricks that could make them a better person, but not like a good or bad person, but a new and improved version of themselves, with better habits. But I also want to make them laugh... or chuckkle, it doesn't really have to be full laugh. Secondly, this article didn't require much (aside from the delicious cake), it only calls for your mind. Its quick and easy and I think students will find the new and fun techniques interesting.

Huffington Post Article

For all of you future college students, the Huffington Post has released an interesting article that  discusses something we all can relate to, a lack of sleep; not only this but an analysis on how lack of sleep is related to increase of stress.

Sleepy College Students Are Worried About Their Stress Levels

Review: All the President's Men

There are simple guideline in journalism a journalist should follow. What makes you a good journalist is to what extent you follow these guidelines. One of them is the desire to inform society as much as they possibly can. This takes initiative, a lot of it. As a journalist one should be prepared to test every one of their leads in order to get to the end of the story. From this film, I can tell it won't always be easy, but then again something easy is not as fun as something you have to work for. I also noticed, from this film, that a good journalist has to be dedicated. The more dedicated you are, the better stories you will find; your mind has to be open to possible stories at all time. The reporters Carl Bernstein, and Bob Woodward successfully met these guidelines and surpassed them, which makes them memorable journalists in history.

Something About Me

   First and foremost my name is Alejandra Mendoza, I'm a senior and I'm trying to figure out what I want to do with the rest of my life(I know it sounds cheesy). I'm in the swim and golf team and I started my own club last year. One thing I'm sure about myself is that I want to change the world, I want to stop complaining and actually make something of myself. This is probably why I consider myself an adventure-junkie; I'm constantly thinking of all the places I can go and the things I can do. I believe that people (or maybe it's just me) put too much importance in the past and future and forget to appreciate the present, and enjoy what is in front of you. However, the reason for this is probably because there is not a lot to look forward to in high school. Nonetheless I try to be optimistic of my future because I'm positive I'll make it my priority to live my life to the fullest.
   Aside from swimming and playing golf, I'm very fond of watching movies. I appretiate all genres but my favorites are science fiction and romances. I enjoy reading if I have time to read regularly; adventure and romance novels capture my attention the most. When life gets me down my escape is emersing myself in various types of music: including but not limited to alternative rock, underground indie music, country, and hip hop. That is all I can think of for now, but I'm sure I'm more than the words above.