Interview: Darius Graham 2012 Commit to UC Davis

Darius Graham is a senior at Sacramento Charter High School,. He has recently signed his LOI to UC Davis. He is not just talented on the court, he is an intelligent student. He maintains As and Bs, and he has ambition to be great in both the court and classroom. His hard work hard and dedication gave him this opportunity to get a full-ride scholarship to UC Davis. The 2012 PG is one of the best in Northern California and looks to continue he success in the future.

KS: How long have you been playing basketball here at Sac High?
DG: I have been apart of this program since the 8th grade. I played JV my freshman year and varsity my next three years.
KS: Do you enjoy playing at Sac High?
DG: I love playing for Sac High. One of the best decisions I have made.
KS: How does it feel to put on a Sac High uniform?
DG: It is a honor to put on a Sac High uniform. When I put it on, I represent players from the past also.
KS: Exactly how tall are you?
DG: 5'10 on a good day *Laughs*
KS: What are some of your go to moves?
DG: I love to use my hesitation and also I like the crossover.
KS: Are you excited to play at UC Davis next year?
DG: Yeah man! I'm just blessed to get that opportunity.
KS: Do you believe, as a basketball player, that Sac High is a good place for basketball opportunities?
DG: I believe that, if you work hard and listen to the coaches, the sky is the limit for basketball players at Sac High.
KS: What are your motives as basketball player?
DG: My main motives are to provide an education to myself for free. Also if I work hard, hopefully get paid to play basketball.
KS: Do yo play outside of school as well?
DG: I do I have been playing AAU during the summer. Last summer I played for Team Superstar from Fresno, CA.
KS: Honestly, which would you rather play for sac or your aau team?
DG:There are bitter sweet moments for both aau and sac high ball . If i has to choose, I would choose high school ball because high school coaches are with you longer and have a better relationship with the person as a person. Although I say tis, you earn scholarships in aau because thats when reviewing period is. 
KS: How does it feel to get that scholarship?
DG: getting a scholarship is the single most greatest thing that ever happened to me. It was not given to me, I had to work extremely hard for it. 
KS: How much effort did it take?
DG: A lot of sacrifices were made. A lot of my social life had to be set aside. Lots of hours in the gym. Early mornings working out before school. It takes a lot of dedication.
KS: When did you first realize you had your talent for basketball?
DG: I knew i was pretty good when i use to play basketball up at salvation army rec league in the 3rd grade. 
KS: Who inspires you to play?
DG: My inspiration is my grandfather freshman year first and foremost. Along with the rest of my family who encourages me and the student body, pushing me to succeed. Also people who didn't think i could succeed and still don't. They are my motivation to prove them wrong.
KS: What is your pre-game rituals?
DG: My pre-game ritual is usually a nap followed by good healthy meal, put the iPod in and slap some Lil Wayne, NHT Boyz, Jay-Z, and Meek Millz. Right before tip off I look at my mom and sister, point at my dad, kiss my shoes with my grandfather's name on them and point up at him in the heavens.
KS: Last question, will Sac win state?
DG: Our plan is to win state, nothing more, nothing less.

Oregon's Rivalry Win

Quarterback Darron Thomas and left guard Carson York lift running back De'Anthony Thomas into the air after his touchdown in Oregon's rivalry win. National rushing leader LaMichael James ran for 142 yards before leaving with what appeared to be a left elbow injury, as the Ducks clinched the Pac-12 North and a spot in the conference's first championship game. They'll host UCLA on Friday night with a chance to win their third straight conference title and a spot in the Rose Bowl.

Art & Copy

5 things I've learned from the film is:

~ Nike got there slogan from a man who said lets do it, and nike changed it to just do it. 

~ The apple company started of being a small company.

~ Apple spent 7 billon dollars on bill-boards. 

~ 2.7 million dollars spent on NFL Super-bowl advertisements

~ Advertisement made Tommy Hilfiger famous

Advertisement helped Tommy Hilfiger by posting his image and his logo on billboards.

Advertisement showed Tommy Hilfiger what his customers like, so he improved and this made his clothing line more famous. 

Just to be able to have a 30 second ad in the super bowl it cost 2.7 million dollars. Its was extremely expensive. 

Advertisement is like are because it can be presented in many different ways and catches peoples attention. Advertisement is like pollution because it can cause one to lose control. 

The slogan "Just Do It", cause Nike and increasingly profit. This was successful because Nike became famous over this slogan.

Today in the World

Wednesday November 16, 2011

10.

Players file pair of antitrust lawsuits against NBA

NEW YORK (AP) -- NBA players kept offering economic concessions, and it was never enough to satisfy owners.

9.

OU AD replaces Beebe on committee

NDIANAPOLIS -- Joe Castiglione, vice president of intercollegiate athletics programs and director of athletics at Oklahoma, has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee. Castiglione is replacing former Big 12 Conference Commissioner Dan Beebe, and will serve out the remainder of Beebe’s term through the 2012-13 season.

8. 

CNN Poll: Americans doubt super committee will meet deadline

Washington (CNN) - Americans are skeptical that a congressional super committee will reach a deficit reduction agreement by next week's deadline, according to a new national survey.

7.

China school bus crash kills 20, state media say

Beijing (CNN) -- Eighteen children and two adults died after an overloaded school bus collided with a coal truck Wednesday in northwest China's Gansu province, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

6.

Bullet strikes White House window

Washington (CNN) -- The Secret Service is looking into whether a bullet fired into a window at the White House is connected to a shooting nearby last Friday.

5.

Assistant coach made sure assault stopped, went to police, he says in e-mail

State College, Pennsylvania (CNN) -- A Penn State assistant football coach, who has been criticized for not doing more in an alleged rape of a boy by former coach Jerry Sandusky, said in an e-mail that he helped stop the assault and talked with police about it,The Morning Call newspaper reported.

4.

Suspected tornadoes, storms cause damage in Louisiana, Mississippi

(CNN) -- Severe weather including suspected tornadoes swept through parts of Louisiana and Mississippi early Wednesday, causing some structural damage, officials said.

3.

All it takes to solve U.S. debt problem is willpower

(CNN) -- The 12 members of Congress on the deficit reduction committee have my deepest admiration and respect. They face probably the greatest challenge they've ever faced or ever will, at least in political life!

2.

Congress faces funding deadline. Again.

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Facing another deadline to fund the government, Congress is once again coming down to the wire.

1.

Krzyzewski ties Knight atop win list

Duke routs Presbyterian to give coach historic 902nd victory

DURHAM, N.C. -- Mike Krzyzewski hustled off the court, just as he has done so many times during three-plus decades at Duke. This Hall of Fame coach tried to turn this one into just another victory, and it didn't work. This time, Coach K caught his college coach on the career wins list.

Steve Jobs

1)

-stubborn

-genius

-intelligent

-revolutionary

-legend

-critical

2) One company that he was apart of is pixar, and Walt Disney company. 

3)  Steve jobs was business motivated and bill gates was shy in public.

4) They said that steve was a "bully." 

5) The reason why he became successful was because he just kept inventing new ideas and showed them to people. 

6) 

-music

-inventions

-art 

7) I do agree with most of the things they said about him in the video, but there's other people in the world that changed the world. He wasn't the main cause. 

8) Today, me and other people in the world use many of the apple products. For example i use the ipod touch to listen to my music. Many people in the world use the iphone or the mac computers. 

Journalist- the occupation of reporting, writing, editing, photographing or broadcasting news or of conducting any news organizations as business. The degree you need to make this a career is a Bachelor's Degree in Technical Communication.

Freelancer- somebody who is self-employed and is not committed to a particular employer long term. These workers are often represented by a company or an agency that resells their labor and that of others to its clients with or without project management and labor contributed by its regular employees. You don't need a degree for this occupation, but yes if you want to represent a company, a Bachelor's Degree.

Production Management- Theatrical production management is a sub-division of stagecraft. Degree needed for this occupation is a Bachelor of Science Degree in Production and Operations Management.

Advertisement- a form of communication used to persuade and audience (viewers, readers or listeners) to take some action with respect of products, ideas, or services. You need a Bachelor of Advertisements.

Copy editor- Editor improves the formating, style, and accuracy of text. Copy refers to written or typewritten text for typesetting, printing, or publication. Bachelor Degree of Journalism is needed to fulfill this occupation.

Correspondent- journalist or commentator, or more general speaking, an agent who contributes reports to newspaper, or radio or television news. Bachelor Degree of Journalism to fulfill this occupation.

Illustrator- a narrative artist who specializes in enhancing writing by providing a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text. The illustration may be intended to clarify complicated concepts also. Bachelor degree in illustration.

Salesman- the act of selling a product or service in return of money or other compensation. He/She usually provides goods or services. Degree is not needed, but if salesman wants to be successful Masters Degrees in Business is recommended.

Blogger- a person who writes about their opinion on a subject or trying to discuss a subject. Degrees are not needed, any ages and people could do this.

News Anchor- a presenter of a news bulletins. This person maybe working for a company or a television show like CNN. Bachelor or Master Degree is acceptable.

Book Review

Fab Five - Mitch Albom

Recounts the remarkable story University of Michigan basketball players, Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Jawun Howard, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson and the chronicles of their success in the NCAA tournaments of 1992 and 1993. They were considered the fabulous freshmen five. They were extremely athletic, talented, and had swag on the court. This book goes through the hard times and the good times this dynasty went through.