Current Events
On October 18th, one of El Chapo’s son’s was broken out of jail. El Chapo was the leader of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico and is most likely the most famous and accomplished drug lord. He is currently captured and is in the possession of the U.S. Although he is currently held captive, he has escaped multiple times. I guess his son was no exception. He was broken out of jail by the Sinaloa Cartel and armed them with weapons such as rocket grenade launchers and assault rifles. As terrifying as all that may sound, the scariest part about it is the Mexican Army has surrendered against the Cartel. Currently, the Mexican Cartel is in control of the city of Culiacán, Mexico. It is reported by the Washington Examiner (https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/the-cartel-is-in-charge-here-narcos-overpower-authorities-and-release-el-chapo-son-in-massive-show-of-force) that at least seven people have already died and dozens have been injured. “The government was forced to accept the cartel’s control over the city and not confront them,” Benítez said. “To the people of Culiacán, the president is sending a very tough message: The cartel is in charge here.” These words by their country’s leader was probably one of the most hurtful responses he could have given. This basically is telling the people of the city of Culiacán that the government has given up on trying to help them, and have left the people of the city to fend for themselves. People such as children, sick, elderly, handicap, etc.
Do you think the U.S. should step in here or let it be? Do you think the decision of the President was smart? How long do you think this will go on before the city gets back to its original being?
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Interview for grandma
My grandma talked to me about how she was from Sicily. Although born here, both of her parents were born there. Her last name is pampanela. She then married my grandpa, who’s last name was Ryba, and changed her last name. Her name is Louise and was given that name because her parents thought it was very pretty. Nor hers or my name were based on religious affiliation. She told me her name was not extremely common but not rare either. I’m not named after anyone in particular but my parents wanted my name to have a “y”. Resultingly, my name is Ely.
My grandma’s family came from Sicily and my grandpa’s family came from Poland. Her family migrated over to Chicago in the 1930s. My grandparents met each other in middle school. They had my dad and his two sisters. They first lived in downers grove, then later moved to Northbrook. Later, when my dad and mom met, they lived together downtown Chicago. When they wanted kids, they came to Northfield and now that’s where we are.
I would definitely identify myself as Italian. I get it a little from my dads side but mostly my moms side. The second ethnicity I’d call myself is Polish because I have Polish blood from both sides. The food we eat and the way we spend time together as a family is mostly American, but still a little bit of Polish and Italian mixed into it. For the most part, we are mostly Americanized. I don’t speak any other language other than English. I believe my grandpa speaks Polish, but my grandma doesn’t speak Sicilian.
My grandma talked to me about how she was from Sicily. Although born here, both of her parents were born there. Her last name is pampanela. She then married my grandpa, who’s last name was Ryba, and changed her last name. Her name is Louise and was given that name because her parents thought it was very pretty. Nor hers or my name were based on religious affiliation. She told me her name was not extremely common but not rare either. I’m not named after anyone in particular but my parents wanted my name to have a “y”. Resultingly, my name is Ely.
My grandma’s family came from Sicily and my grandpa’s family came from Poland. Her family migrated over to Chicago in the 1930s. My grandparents met each other in middle school. They had my dad and his two sisters. They first lived in downers grove, then later moved to Northbrook. Later, when my dad and mom met, they lived together downtown Chicago. When they wanted kids, they came to Northfield and now that’s where we are.
I would definitely identify myself as Italian. I get it a little from my dads side but mostly my moms side. The second ethnicity I’d call myself is Polish because I have Polish blood from both sides. The food we eat and the way we spend time together as a family is mostly American, but still a little bit of Polish and Italian mixed into it. For the most part, we are mostly Americanized. I don’t speak any other language other than English. I believe my grandpa speaks Polish, but my grandma doesn’t speak Sicilian.
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