"You know what I hate? Star Wars fans: get a friggin life, you boring geeks. You know what I hate? People who mispronounce words, like 'acrost,' and 'pacific' for 'specific,' and 'expresso' instead of 'espresso.' You know what I hate? People who drive slow in the fast lane, God these people do not know how to drive. You know what I hate? The WB network!!!! Oh Jesus, Mary Mother of God Almighty, I hate that channel with all my heart and soul."
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Journal Entry by Eric Harris
Columbine Shooting
On April 20, 1999 Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed 12 students, 1 teacher, and then themselves at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. Eric and Dylan never fit into any of the cliques at high school and were constantly harrassed. They seemed to be regular teens who had jobs and played video games but deep down they hated the world.
They kept journals about how they wanted to kill themselves and others. They explained their hatred for everything from racists to tv channels. They planned out their shooting a year in advance to get revenge.
They looked up recipes for bombs, got guns, and planned out when would be the best time to shoot in the cafeteria. The boys told the few people they liked to leave the school before they started shooting. On the morning announcements on the television, they sent a message out saying that that day was not a good day to be at school.
When they came to school in black trench coats holding guns, kids thought it was a school prank so no one was alarmed. When the first shot occured the police was called but by the time they arrived the 13 lives had been taken within an hour and at 12:08 the boys shot themselves in the library.
Eric and Dylan will forever be remembered for committing the most horrific school shooting in the history of America so far.
They kept journals about how they wanted to kill themselves and others. They explained their hatred for everything from racists to tv channels. They planned out their shooting a year in advance to get revenge.
They looked up recipes for bombs, got guns, and planned out when would be the best time to shoot in the cafeteria. The boys told the few people they liked to leave the school before they started shooting. On the morning announcements on the television, they sent a message out saying that that day was not a good day to be at school.
When they came to school in black trench coats holding guns, kids thought it was a school prank so no one was alarmed. When the first shot occured the police was called but by the time they arrived the 13 lives had been taken within an hour and at 12:08 the boys shot themselves in the library.
Eric and Dylan will forever be remembered for committing the most horrific school shooting in the history of America so far.
Book Review
I don't usually enjoy reading, but this book was truly a page turner. The events that take place are very unexpected which create an intriguing storyline that is easy to follow. The story really makes you think about what it means to be different in society and how judging people can be harmful. I like the book because it is an eye opener and it consisted of relatable characters. I think people of all ages can read this book and enjoy it, but teens can definitely learn the biggest lesson from it.
Summary!
I have yet to finish the novel but so far the story takes place in a small town in New Hampshire where nothing extravagant ever happens. Josie Cormier, the daughter of the town judge, is a popular girl who isn't happy with herself. She has the perfect boyfriend, perfect clothes, and perfect friends but she cries every morning in the shower because she hates who she is. She has a poor relationship with her mother and takes on a lot of the responsibilites that she shouldn't have to at her age. Josie and her popular friends torment Peter Houghton, a nerdy student who has been bullied all of his life, so badly that it pushes him over the edge and he resorts to shooting up the school. Josie's mom is stuck in a sticky situation when she is appointed with Peter's case, which her daughter is apart of.
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