Morgan Insider September 2024

MMS Cross Country

Chloie Biddle

Sports at Morgan are always amazing and go on all year, no matter if there's wins, losses, or improvements. The school year has just started but fall sports are already here!

The sport cross country is teams and individual athletes running long-distance races on outdoor courses over natural ground. There are 45 runners participating in the 2024 Morgan Middle School season.

I interviewed some cross country athletes to see how they like their sports so far and why they chose the sport.

Cross country coach Jackson Burkhart says, “ I am really excited to be coaching my second year and we have a great team.” Mr. Burkhart's favorite part of cross country is that not a lot of people are willing to do the sport because they don't have the guts. “ Running isn’t about being the best, it's about pursuing your personal best,” he says.

Eighth grader Morgan Mays says, “This season is going very well, Everyone is very kind and the coaches are amazing. I chose to do cross country because I wanted to try something new. I used to do soccer and I have always loved running.” This is Morgan's second year doing Cross Country and she intends to pursue it in high school. A quote that inspires Morgan is “ It's nice to be important, but important to be nice” by John Templeton.

Seventh grader, Kinsley Shaw says, ” This season is going great, we've had a lot of training and I am excited for our first meet.” “I chose to do cross country because I have always loved running. I wanted to get better at running for the other sports I do.” It is Kinsley’s first year running cross country and her favorite part is competing against others.

MMS Cross Country Schedule

• 9/18 Prosser- 4:00 @Housel MS
• 9/26 Ellensburg- 4:00 @Rotary Park
• 10/2 Zillah- 4:00 @Zillah MS
• 10/9 Selah 4:00 @Selah MS
• 10/16 West Valley- 4:00 @WVMS

Eighth grader, Darla Perry says, “This season is going amazing. I'm two minutes faster than I was last year! Also not just for me, the season is going amazing for everyone else. We all can't wait for our first meet, it's going to be amazing! I chose to do cross country because I did it in seventh grade and I thought it was so fun! The atmosphere is amazing and you can never feel like you don't have a friend or you're bad at XC because everyone is so supportive!” It is Darla's second year doing cross country and her favorite part is being able to push herself and singing on the bus rides on the way to races. A quote that inspires Darla is “ Strength doesn't come from what you can do, it comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't," by Karah Goucher.

Seventh grader, Stella Raap says:” My favorite part about cross country is running hills at Craig's Hill. I did cross country so I could get fit.” This is Stella's first year doing cross country and she says it’s hard, but really fun.

Leadership Opportunity For 6th Graders

The race is on for 6th grade ASB candidates

Brooklynn DeBritz

ATTENTION CURRENT SIXTH GRADERS! Do you like social opportunities in and outside of school? Do you enjoy leading and engaging with people? What about addressing fellow students' concerns and needs? Then you may want to consider running for the position of a 6th grade senator to be a part of the ASB (Associated Student Body) officers here at MMS!

WHAT WE DO

Being an ASB officer means setting an example for the rest of the student body. Academically and behaviorally, you set the tone for what it means to be a Bulldog! In addition, we have bi-weekly meetings, where we plan assemblies, socials, and school gatherings, as well as plan for any student events and the well-being of students.

HOW TO BE A PART OF ASB

To run for the 6th-grade position for the 2024-2025 school year, you must complete the application (a sample is included below); and a copy of your speech which you will read to your grade, and hand to Mrs. Smith (ASB Advisor). If she approves your application, you can then begin the campaigning process. All the information is below if you are interested! Current 6th graders only will be electing who they think is the most qualified candidate!

We would love to have you join the ASB officers this year in making the school a better place, and look forward to seeing you among the faces leading the school to a great place to be in!

Important Dates

1st Candidate Meeting:

• September 17th during Advisory, in the commons

Campaigning:

• September 24th - October 1st

Application & Speeches due:

• September 24th

2nd Candidate meeting:

• September 30th during Advisory

Voting:

• October 1st in the MPAC during advisory

*Current 6th graders only vote

Chocolate Chip pretzel Brownies Recipe

Harper Bononcini

These brownies are great for the fall season. They are crispy on top with a fudgy center in the middle and with added pretzels, they just give it that extra crunch.

Ingredients

• Duncan Hines dark chocolate fudge brownie mix
• ⅓ Cup Water
• 1 Large Egg
• ½ Cup vegetable oil
• 1 Cup chocolate chips
• 1 Cup mini twist pretzel
• Smuckers caramel flavored topping

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 F.

In a big bowl, mix the brownie mix, egg, water, and vegetable oil. Then when it is all mixed in, add the chocolate chips and mix them in.

Pour the mixture into the 13x9 baking pan.

Add the pretzels on top and drizzle the caramel on top evenly. Make sure to put the tin with the mixture in the oven right away.

Bake for 30-38 minutes.

Cut it up into equal squares and enjoy!

Popular Middle School Books

compiled by Gaia Somaini

Looking for a great book to read? Well, look no further. Here is a compilation of great middle school book blurbs, ready to intrigue and inspire you.

Note: All blurbs are verbatim from the back of the books.

The Giver by Lois Lowry

Life in the community where Jonas lives is idyllic. Designated birthmothers produce newchildren, who are assigned to appropriate family units: one male, one female, to each. Citizens are assigned their partners and their jobs. No one thinks to ask questions. Everyone obeys. The community is a precisely choreographed world without conflict, inequality, divorce, unemployment, injustice … or choice.

Everyone is the same.

Except Jonas.

At the Ceremony of Twelve, the community’s twelve-year-olds eagerly accept their predetermined Life Assignments. But Jonas is chosen for something special. He begins instruction on his life’s work with an old man known only as The Giver. Gradually Jonas learns that power lies in feelings. But when his own power is put to the test – when he must try to save someone he loves – He may not be ready. Is it too soon? Or too late?

Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school … again. And that’s the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy’s Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he’s angered a few of them. Zeus’s master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect.

Now Percy and his friends have just ten days to find and return Zeus’s stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the true thief: he must come to terms with the father who abandoned him; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and unravel treachery more powerful than the gods themselves.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen regards it as a death sentence when she steps forward to take her sister’s place in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead before– and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she has to win, she will have to start making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter has never played a sport while flying on a broomstick. He’s never worn a cloak of invisibility, befriended a giant, or helped hatch a dragon. All Harry knows is a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley. Harry’s room is a tiny closet at the foot of the stairs, and he hasn’t had a birthday party in eleven years.

But all that is about to change when a mysterious letter arrives by owl messenger: a letter with an invitation to a wonderful place he never dreamed existed. There he finds not only friends, aerial sports, and magic around every corner, but a great destiny that’s been waiting for him … if Harry can survive the encounter.

Holes by Louis Sachar

Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnatses. Now Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys’ detention center, Camp Green Lake, where the boys build character by spending all day, every day, digging holes exactly five feet wide and five feet deep. There is no lake at Camp Green Lake. But there are an awful lot of holes. It doesn’t take long for Stanley to realize that Camp Green Lake isn’t what it seems. What could be buried under a dried-up lake? It’s up to Stanely to dig up the truth.

Divergent by Veronica Roth

Beatrice Prior is on the brink of a decision that will change her life. In a society divided neatly into factions, all are forced to choose where they belong. And the choice Tris makes shocks everyone, including herself.

Once decisions are made, the new members are forced to undergo extreme initiation tests with devastating consequences. As their experience transforms them, Tris must determine who her friends are – and if the man who both threatens and protects her is really on her side.

Because Tris has a deadly secret. And as growing conflict threatens to unravel their seemingly perfect society, this secret might save those Tris loves… or it might destroy her.

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

When Isabella Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edward Cullen, her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With his porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edward is both irresistible and impenetrable. Up until now, he has managed to keep his true identity hidden, but Bella is determined to uncover his dark secret.

What Bella doesn’t realize is that the closer she gets to him, the more she is putting herself and those around her at risk. And it might be too late to turn back…

The Maze Runner by James Dashner

When the doors of the lift crank open, the only thing Thomas can remember is his first name. But he’s not alone. He’s surrounded by boys who welcome him to the Glade, an encampment at the center of a bizarre and terrible maze.

Like Thomas, the Gladers don’t know why or how they came to be there, or what’s happened to the world outside. All they know is that every morning when the walls slide back, they will risk everything to find out.

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

Jess Aarons has been practicing all summer so he can be the fastest runner in fifth grade. And he almost is, until the new girl in school, Leslie Burke, outpaces him. The two become fast friends and spend most days in the woods behind Leslie’s house, where they invent an enchanted land called Terabithia.

One morning, Leslie goes to Terabithia without Jess and a tragedy occurs. It will take the love of his family and the strength that Leslie has given to him for Jess to be able to deal with his grief.

Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper

Eleven-year-old Melody has a photographic memory. Her head is like a video camera that is always recording. Always. And there’s no delete button. She’s the smartest kid in her whole school–but no one knows it. Most people–her teachers and doctors included–don’t think she’s capable of learning and up until recently her school days consisted of listening to the same preschool-level alphabet lessons again and again and again. If only she could speak up, if only she could tell people what she thinks and knows… but she can’t, because Melody can’t talk. She can’t walk. She can’t write. Being stuck inside her head is making Melody go out of her mind–that is, until she discovers something that will allow her to speak for the first time ever. At last Melody has a voice… but not everyone around her is ready to hear it.

Chronicles of Narnia- The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

Narnia… the land beyond the wardrobe, the secret country known only to Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy… the place where the adventure begins.

Lucy is the first to find the secret of the wardrobe in the professor's mysterious old house. At first, no one believes her when she tells of her adventures in the land of Narnia. But soon Edmund and then Peter and Susan discover the Magic and meet Aslan, the Great Lion for themselves. In the blink of an eye, their lives are changed forever.

City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

Lina Mayfleet desperately wants to be a messenger. Messengers spend their days outside, running from one corner of the city to another. Instead, she draws the dreaded job of Pipeworks laborer, which means she’ll be stuck in tunnels deep underground.

Doon Harrow draws messenger–and asks to trade with Lina! Doon wants to be underground. That’s where the generator is, and Doon has ideas about how to fix it. For as long as anyone can remember, the great lights of Ember have kept the endless darkness that surrounds the city at bay. But now the lights are starting to flicker…

When Lina finds fragments of an ancient parchment, she and Doon put the pieces together to discover a message that seems to be directions out of the city. Is there something beyond the endless darkness? It will take all of Lina and Doon’s bravery and ingenuity to find out–before the lights go out on Ember forever!

Hopefully you are inspired to read one of these incredible middle school books! Check in the MMS library, with your ELA teacher, or at the Ellensburg Public Library to check one out today!

The MINECRAFT MOVIE

Everything we know, based on the newly released trailer

Adithya Rajendran

Did you know that there is going to be a movie made based on the hit video game Minecraft?

If you somehow do not know what Minecraft is, it is a sandbox/ survival game that was created by Mojang in 2011. In the Minecraft game, you can choose to play in a creative world or a survival world.

Mojang has been working on this movie for a while now, and sources say that the script has been in the works for roughly 10 years. According to internet sources, the movie is finally in production. A teaser trailer was released on September 4, 2024, and IMDB reports that the movie is set to be released on April 4, 2025!

There are mixed reviews on the new trailer, and how the movie might turn out.

Few are saying it looks good but the majority who have seen it are…

Disappointed. Sad. Upset.

Most of the criticism is about the movie being live-action, and how for Steve they just slapped a blue shirt on actor Jack Black. Some are also criticizing how the "Mobs" (monsters in the game that are either hostile (zombies) or peaceful (sheep)) look. The trailer has also gotten over 1 million dislikes on YouTube.

Many viewers have left reviews on the trailer on YouTube, with most of them saying things like “It looks terrible!” Many Minecraft YouTubers and Twitch streamers have also stated similar opinions online.

There is a theory that it’s all just some big marketing stunt, and they made it look bad so that people would go and see the movie themselves.

The people who star as protagonists in the Minecraft movie are Jack Black as Steve, Jason Momoa as Garret Garrison as the garbage man, Danielle Brooks as Dawn, Sebastian Eugene Hansen as Henry, and Emma Myers as Natalie.

The antagonists appear to be the piglins, an evil Pigman civilization from the Nether dimension known for causing havoc to the overworld.

What do you think will happen in the Minecraft movie? Submit your predictions HERE.

The Build-up of WWII

Trenton Kelly

Ever wonder how World War II started? Well, read on to learn about the causes and post World War I build-up that ultimately led to WWII.

Post WWI "Losers"

1918. WWI “the war to end all wars” had just ended, and many countries on the losing side known as the “Central Powers” had been severely punished after their loss. The biggest loser was the German Empire, the leader of the Central Powers.

The main losses to the German Empire were the loss of the Danzig region (which was very important to the German Empire because of the city of Danzig which went to the nation of Poland,) the demilitarization of the Rhineland, and the limitation of their military to 100,000 soldiers.

Another one of the major losers was Austria-Hungary. One of the things that happened to Austria-Hungary was the dissolving of their empire. The sole successor, Hungary, was oppressed by the winners with the Treaty of Trianon, which made them lose half their land and suppressed their military to 100,000 soldiers.

Another loser was the Ottoman Empire. The losses to this country were their empire was dissolved, their economy collapsed and their major city Istanbul was demilitarized.

Rise of Fascism

It was 1936 and tensions were rising across the globe. Many countries worldwide started more wars and broke treaties from WWI. Many different democratic countries made empty threats toward different dictatorships such as Germany, Italy, and Japan.

Germany had a dictator named Adolf Hitler who took power in 1933 with the NSPAD party (National Socialist German Workers' Party, aka the NAZI party.) The reason Hitler came to power so easily is because he promised to fix the nation after the 1st World War and he blamed Germany's loss on many different groups of people to get people on his side.

According to NationalWW2Museum.org, the groups he blamed the loss on were the Jewish, Russians, and French. Hitler blaming the loss on these groups of people caused the public to be more indulged in his presidency, and it fueled racism across Germany.

Meanwhile, in Italy, the leader was Benito Mussolini. He wanted to reform the Roman Empire and bring Italy to glory after they got way less land than expected post WWI.

Japan was led by Emperor Hirohito. He believed that Japan should own the entire Pacific and have the strongest navy in the world. They also thought that the Japanese were the superior country in the world and felt they should influence the whole Asian continent.

Annexations

1936 Germany was now led by Adolf Hitler who was a full-blown dictator. He believed in "lebensraum" (Living Space) which meant he wanted to own everything so the true race (the Aryans) would own the world.

Austria was mainly German, population-wise, so many people in Austria already wanted to join Germany. Because of that, Adolf Hitler claimed it as German with little resistance. The joining of Austria and Germany became known as Anschluss.

In Italy, they had declared war on Ethiopia, as Ethiopia had little to no military technology and a small military. Italy saw them as an easy place to conquer to add more colonial lands in Africa.

In December of 1938, Germany annexed the Sudetenland (a region in Czechoslovakia with many ethnic Germans) so it was ceded to Germany.

Finally, in March of 1939, Germany annexed all of Czechoslovakia and left Slovakia as a puppet state.

The Start of WWII

In September of 1939, Adolf Hitler was looking to reclaim the Polish corridor (Danzig) after it was taken from the German Empire after WWI. So, Germany sent an ultimatum to Poland demanding it.

Britain and France told them they would support Poland if they said no. So, Poland said no to Germany’s ultimatum and the Allied Powers (Britain, France and all their colonies) joined the war against Germany on Poland's side.

2024 presidential election

My opinions on the candidates, their debate performances, and the factors that may decide this year's presidential election

Bridger Thompson

Just this summer we were given the announcement that President Joe Biden was not going to be rerunning for president. His Vice President, Kamala Harris, has since been the new democratic candidate for president.

Republican candidate Donald Trump has had to change his approach to the election. Both candidates have strong political and social connections, which has contributed to this race being very close.

In the end, the deciding factor will almost certainly stand in the presidential and/or vice presidential debates.

Pros and Cons for Harris

Harris has a deep political background (she has been involved in politics since 2003), and this means that Trump will have a lot to question but it also means that she will have deep relations with the democratic party. This will give her many supporters, socially and politically.

Some pros to help her in the election include:

• She is endorsed by Biden and Obama, so she has the support of former Democratic presidents
• She has worked in positions and has deep connections in California, which is a must-win state for Harris
• Her dad was a Stanford professor and her mom was a cancer researcher, so she had a good education

All in all her deep connections will provide her with lots of information and data, which could help her win the election.

On the flip side, Harris has left a lot of areas open for discussion, and she needs to cover/heal her weaknesses before and during the election.

Some cons that may weaken her campaign include:

• She has struggled to publicly explain her decision to change her policies from Bidens
• Trump may be able to attack her decision to talk about change that she could have done when she was in office as VP
• Some areas of her political career have been left open, including her border control history, her party decisions in Iran, and her part in the Russia/Ukraine war

For Harris, she is a prominent figure in American politics. With this information, her strategies for the election will most likely be a good mix.

Pros and Cons for Trump

Trump's political campaign has lots of social ties, as Trump is big in business and is an easily recognizable face. Trump has deep experience and connections in the economy, so he has lots in his favor to help him win.

Some pros to help him in the election include:

• His experience in economics
• His border history shows the lowest crossing numbers since the 1970s
• Trump has had experience debating, which will help during the election and debates

Trump's presidency in 2016 was beneficial for the country. However, Harris has accused Trump of not giving enough attention to the lower classes. Harris has publicly criticized him for having no empathy for the middle class, which Kamala vows to “... support and strengthen” on day one.

Some of Trump's decisions will be questionable and could be a target during the election campaign.

Some cons that may weaken his campaign include:

• Trump ran as a “showman” for the first couple of years of his presidency
• Trump has had lots of legal troubles
• Kamala may try to target his short time being involved in politics in an attempt to claim that she has more experience in the fields

When Trump takes the stage his strategies will mainly consist of offense and little attention to his defense. If Harris is skillful with her words she might catch Trump in awkward moments.

Pre-Debate Poll

A poll from the New York Times says that if everyone had to vote today, on average 47% of Americans would vote for Harris and 48% would vote for Trump.

However, this poll comes with a hefty 3% margin for error, which means that Harris's actual percentage could be between 44.2 and 49.8% and Trump's could be between 45.3 and 50.9%.

Because of all of the overlapping percentages, this effectively means that this race is anybody's game.

One major win or mistake could determine the entire election, which is why the debates will determine the election's outcome.

Post-Debate poll

A poll from the New York Times says that Harrises' support peaked on September 1st and has since decreased. And even one day after the debate, her support has gone down.

Thirty percent of voters polled say they need to know more about the new candidate.

According to another poll by PBS, citizens polled were asked who they thought would do a better job on four present issues: abortion, immigration, the Middle East, and the economy. According to the poll,

• Harris is thought to do a better job on the issue of abortion, by 14%
• Trump is thought to do a better job on the issue of immigration, by 7%
• Trump is thought to do a better job on the issue of the Middle East, by 4%
• Trump is thought to do a better job on the issue of the economy, by 4%

What this poll says is that Trump is ahead on most issues. However, this lead can be altered with a simple mistake, so he will need to work hard to stay on top of these issues.

If Harris wants to take the lead, she will have to express herself as being on top of these present issues. As the data shows, Trump is leading by 7% and 4%, but if Harris comes around the corner, he will have to fight to stay on top.

1st Presidential Debate Review

“The debate started with a handshake but then they held nothing back." This is how a reviewer described the September 10 presidential debate, which aired live on ABC News.

In the debate, both candidates had their strengths and weaknesses.

Trump easily defended his ideas but was often distracted. As an ABC News debate analyzer said, “he chased the rabbit down every hole.”

Harris pulled through with being skillful with her words and caused Trump to appear angry. Although she performed well, Harris struggled to answer any questions about her policy changes.

According to a New York Times poll from not long before the debate, 30% of new voters want to know more about Harris.

The debate may have ended in a stalemate, but now that the candidates have gotten an inside look at the other, they may have new strategies. All in all, there has been no significant change in the presidential race after this first debate.

The next main factor to consider in the race for the presidency will be the Vice Presidential debate, which will be on October 1 on CBS News. If that debate is a stalemate, then it falls onto the other (if there are any) presidential debates.

If the numbers in the end are the same, the election will undoubtedly be left up to the will of the American people on Election Day.

Sources

• New York Times
• Politico (no polls just information)
• PBS

Classic Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe

Quinn Fleming & Emily Malella

I’m sure we’ve all heard of snickerdoodles, but not everyone has been able to make them. So we’ve found a recipe that is both easy to make and captures every aspect and flavor of a classic snickerdoodle.

These cookies are perfect for the autumn season and whether you like them dipped in milk or hot cocoa, these cinnamon treats will work with anything. Before jumping in, we’d like to mention that this recipe has been borrowed from MomOnTimeout, so be sure to check their website out after reading this one.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ⅛ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ granulated sugar
• 1 Tbsp cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.

In a large bowl, mix the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Cream the butter in a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar and cream together until smooth and use either a stand mixer or hand mixer.

Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat on medium-high speed until thoroughly combined (about two to three minutes) scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the cream mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined.

Refrigerate the dough for thirty minutes.

Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Remove the dough and form into small balls.

Roll balls in sugar and cinnamon and place on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake cookies for eight to ten minutes or until the edges are light golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool on the sheet for two minutes before transferring to the cooling rack.

Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

We made these cookies and brought them to the Journalism class for a taste test. Everyone loved them.

Enjoy!

Top four Halloween movies!

Ava Henson

Hocus Pocus

Hocus Pocus is a film about teenage Max Dennison, a boy who just moved into a small town with deep Halloween roots. Max explores an abandoned house and accidentally frees a family of evil witches called the Sanderson sisters, who have been trapped for hundreds of years.

To keep the witches from becoming immortal, Max, his sister Danny, and a friend named Allison must follow a magic cat and reach the witch's spellbook before the Sanderson sisters do!

The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a classic Tim Burton film about the pumpkin king, Jack Skellington, who has become bored of his routine of scaring people in the “real world”.

When Jack stumbles upon Christmastown he decides to kidnap Santa Claus and take his role into his own hands. However, soon Jack realizes that simple plans like these can still go awry.

The Addams Family

The Addams family is getting ready for a great gathering of all the creepy and alarming relatives at their mansion hidden in the fog. Meanwhile, Wednesday Addams is planning for her first day at a human school.

Trouble soon arises when a shady TV woman, Margaux Needler, concludes that for her dreams to come true she must get rid of the creepy mansion on the hill, and everyone who lives there.

Casper

Casper is the story of a kind young ghost whose haunted mansion has been recently explored by specialist James Harvey and his teenage daughter, Kat.

Casper immediately falls in love with Kat, but in his current state, as a ghost, Casper can not follow his heart. In the meantime, Casper’s mischievous ghost uncles begin to interfere with Mr.Harvey’s work of communicating with Casper and other ghosts.