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Miss May InterviewBy: Ambriona M & Emmalee H.

Miss May is in her first year at NUMS and of teach-ing.

Q: What is your favorite part of being an interven-tion specialist for the 7th grade? A: Getting to know everyone in the 7th grade and working with Mrs. Draper has taught me so much about being a teacher/math teacher, which I love! I am constantly learning something new everyday!

Q: What makes you want to be a math teacher?A: When I was in school I was wonderful at math, so I thought I would study more. There also are some tricks to help with the problems and I thought that were marvelous.Q: Who inspired you to be a math teacher?A: My professor helped me get through all of the math courses. Overall my dad inspired me to become a teacher. (Continued on Page 3)

New Year’s Resolutions!By: Cammie S.

New Year, New You! I have heard it a dozen times this year alone. New Year’s Resolutions do not have to be a bad thing. I know, I know people say, “You’re never going to stick

with it!” However, think about if you did. People all over the world have different goals and are making them happen right now. Why can’t you? If you really want to achieve your goal this year whether it is to get those rocking abs you have always wanted, or to just overall be healthier then take small steps at first. You do not need to rush into it and set some ridiculous goal you can never accom-plish. Do something that is not crazy to do, but something you know you can accomplish and then add to that. Overall, do not worry about trying to change yourself, but trying to overall better yourself for a bright, new, and exciting journeys. It’s not too late either!

DIGITAL (Apple) ADDICTION?!:/Research and article by: Max C. and Mitchell M.

Big news. Internet/Phone addiction is one of the BIGGEST problem facing kids today. You may even think you don't have internet/phone addiction but most of us have. Apple

will be focused on an important role in leading the industry that paying significant attention to the health of people and the devel-opment of the next generation. Overall $54 billion in productivity is lost due to surfing the web. The World Health Association will from now on classify Video Game addiction as a mental illness. Not only are the video games and iphones a problem, but kids are being sucked in by crazy things online ( tide pod challenge). A study from Microsoft has claimed that mobile devices have shortened the average human attention span to just eight seconds, which is less than a goldfish. Apples major shareholders claim that iphone addiction can cause long term consequences. Obvi-ously, the concern about the quality of work that we will be able to perform in the future if we are always having to be starring at our phones is causing alarm. The shareholders want Apple to take a major role in dealing with this issue. The addiction issue has gotten worse. (Continued on Page 3)

VEX Kalahari TripBy: Lilly T. and Averi S.

On January 19th at 3:00 p.m., North Union Middle School’s robotics team left for our trip to Kalahari . After an exciting (three-hour) bus ride, we arrived.

On Friday, we checked in , got our robots inspected, pre-pared for the next day and headed to the waterpark. The next morning, the teams gathered and listened to the open-ing ceremony (which included a wondrous parade of the teams) then , we started the competition .Throughout the competition , all of our teams competed and did their best. The competition was a two-day event. On both days (mostly the first) we competed in the qualification matches. The second day, we had the last of the qualifica-tion matches, the finals tournament and the team awards. In addition to getting design interviews, certain teams from North Union participated in an interview which further prepared us for other interviews and polished our social skills. Lastly, a few teams from North Union High School won the finals tournament, and the Delta Force team quali-fied for World’s!In conclusion , our North Union teams did a great job of representing our school and we all did a great job and tried our best. We hope to see you at the next, home VEX compe-tition on Saturday, February Third, at North Union High School .

By: Kayleigh L Sleep has been not only a medical mystery but a scientific mystery as well. We understand that it gives us energy to the body but why does it do so much to the brain? One of the biggest things scien-tists want to know in particular is why animals need to rest their head. Animals spend so much time sleeping when it comes to hibernation or even just quick snooze animals can spend eighteen hours a day sleep-ing. When an animal sleeps, there brain can do amazing things, “The popular belief is that resting rids brain cells of toxins, helps consolidate fresh memories, and prepares the mind for a new day of learning.” Re-cent studies show that even the Brainless Jellyfish sleep! The Brainless Jellyfish is exactly what you think it is a Brain-less Jellyfish and it is definitely a living miracle so scientist began their experiments, “Ravi Nath, Michael Abrams, and Claire Bedbrook began by populating a home aquarium with 23 specimens of the Cassiopeia jellyfish. The largely immobile creatures spend their lives on the sea-bed, or clinging to other surfaces, with their stinging tentacles facing upwards to catch any unsuspecting prey that swims past. The research-ers, who used cameras to record the movement of the jellyfish for six days and nights, observed that the animals were 30 percent less active at night. They not only pulsated less frequently, but also underwent pe-riods of between 10 to 20 seconds of no movement at all.” So how does that effect this affect us? This shows that snoozing without a brain is very much possible and that sleep is not just about the mind but is very much about our bodies! For More Information:https://www.dogonews.com/2018/1/6/brainless-jellyfish-could-help-re-veal-why-we-sleep

Ohio Sirens -How they protect us-Article By: Max C. Research By: Mitchell M.

Sirens are a wonderful, yet powerful thing. They protect us every day. The sirens help by giving a load blast that could possibly, but not always, mean danger. You may pass by these noise makers without a second thought, but tornado sirens are there. Some of the companies that make warning sirens are Federal signal, American Signal, Sentry and Whelen ( the underdog). These siren manufacturers are about 4/10 companies worldwide that produce mass notification sirens. Here are some of the most common sirens produced by these companies. Federal signal 2001-130 Whelen Vortex

Sentry 10v2t American signal T-128

Chocolate Mint Day By: Lilly T. and Cammie S.

Have you ever wondered where the combination of mint and chocolate came from? Maybe you even wondered who created this wonderful combination. In addition to the fascination with this combination, a whole day has been dedicated to it. On Monday, February Nineteenth, many people throughout the U.S celebrate the wonderful combination of mint chocolate. All over the world people love mint and chocolate. In fact, 3% of all ice cream sold throughout the world (2000) was mint chocolate chip flavored. Later, in 2017, mint chocolate chip ice cream was ranked fourth in most popu-lar flavor. It’s popularity lead to other chocolate mint dessert combinations. Before chocolate and mint became a popular dessert combination, the Mayans, and Aztecs used chocolate for medicinal purposes. Mint was later paired with chocolate to add to it’s medicinal properties. Into the more recent past, Huyler’s in New York became one of the most mass producing mint and chocolate business. Finally, we can conclude that chocolate and mint are quite the ancient pair. From medicinal purposes to the plesure of eating it as a dessert, many people encourage you to celebrate the combination of chocolate and mint this February. Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mint_chocolate_chip https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-chocolate-mint-day-february-19/

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something, let it go. If it returns,

it’s yours; if it doesn’t, it wasn’t.If you love someone,

If they come back they’re yours; if they don’t they never were.

(Continued from Page 1)Q: What are your hobbies outside of school?A: I coach volleyball, I like playing basketball and last I love shopping. I like to play volleyball too. I play in a couple adult leagues! I like to spend the summers reading as many books as I can! I love to read!Q: Do you enjoy being around kids?A: Yes, I love helping kids so much and when there is no school or when we are on break I miss seeing all of the kids. Emphasis on the LOVE. I feel this is my calling in life, and when I can help just one kid become successful, it’s the best feeling ever!

More About Miss May• I had a really good professor that taught “How to Teach

Math” and he inspired me to take that on as my major. My dad also has his degree to teach, but never got to use it. He inspired me to become a teacher.

• Some interesting bits about me are that I went to Capital University, in Columbus (Bexley), Ohio. I have two dogs that live at my parents house, Maggie and Misty May. They’re both miniature schnauzers. I am originally from Akron, OH. I went to St. Vincent- St. Mary High School. I played basketball and volleyball for four years in high school. Right now I live in Grandview, Ohio.

• My favorite food is Chipotle• My favorite color is purple• My favorite book is The Help (which is also a great movie)• My favorite movie is Coach Carter• My favorite TV show is American Horror Story! :)• I coach volleyball for Westerville South High School. I am

the JV coach. I also coach club volleyball for Two Girls Volleyball. I have a team of 15 year olds, and also 16 year olds! This is my 4th year coaching club volleyball and last season was my first year coaching high school.

N.U.M.S. Outstanding Students of the Month for December were awarded at our Quarterly Awards Assembly on January 19th included

Front row 6th graders -- Evi C. & Ethan Z. and Back row (left to right) Drue D. (7th), Connor W.

(8th), Lauren S. (8th) and Jada D. (7th)

Mr. Mayers selected the RARE card during the assembly. The winner of the RAREdrawing was Nick A. from 6th grade who won a$100 Amazon gift card. It pays to be a RARE student at NUMS. (Respect,

Achievement, Responsibility, Excellence)L O V E

S E T T H E M F R E E .Suggestions? If you have a great idea for NUMS Paw Prints Newspaper then please let us know. You can email or see Mrs. McMahan. Coulter D. recently suggested a photography contest. So after we are finished with our art paper/contest for the Spring Art Show with the Music Concert we will go out the 2017-2018 school year with Photography contest.

(Continued from page 1)As technology gets faster and smarter, the digital addiction shows bigger numbers and a greater dependency. Many of us kids today bring a smartphone to school creating a lot of endless distraction. The media proves to be a source of these sources proving that not all of the future technology isn't the best. Think about yourselves and try to pace your focused use of your internet/smartphones. Sources: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/08/jana-partners-urg-es-apple-to-take-action-on-smartphone-addiction.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jan/08/apple-in-vestors-iphone-addiction-children

What Is A Horoscope? A Horoscope is how the sun and the stars aligned when you were born; each birthday has a sign according to this. You can find your birthday and sign below, and your forecast for the upcoming month!

Find Your Date (Birthday)!

March 21 – April 19 Aries - Look forward to success, praise, and pleasure, Aries! Settle down and work relentlessly to-ward career and self-improvement goals. The year 2018 starts with your planet Mars conjoined with regal Jupiter in no-nonsense Scorpio. Prepare to rule! May 21 – June 20 Gemini - Rock your world in 2018! Your ruling planet Venus is one of the best-connected and most powerful forces in the sky this year. Having just conjoined pragmatic Saturn in Capricorn, Venus now conjoins the sun. Your goals and aspirations will not be denied. Make them big and noble.

June 21 – July 22 Cancer - The year 2018 is an open book for you, Cancer. You have access to all that the stars have to offer. If it is work, family, finances, love, or anything else, there will be a planet ready to give you a hand.

July 23 – August 22 Leo - The year 2018 blazes with energy, challenges, and opportunities of the most practical and far-reaching kind. You are looking at a golden year, Leo!

August 23 – September 22 Virgo - Virgo, 2018 is your year to get intense! Intensity has its difficulties, and you can make the most of the ups while coping skillfully with any downs.

September 23 – October 22 Libra - The focus is on you for 2018, Libra. Be prepared for people to look to you for advice and leadership. It will be easy and it will come naturally, so relax and enjoy the attention.

October 23 – November 21 Scorpio - You are a powerful per-son and a force of nature in 2018, Scorpio! The year begins with your planet Mars conjoined with influential Jupiter in Scorpio. Once you decide on a plan of action, nothing and no one will be able to slow you down.

November 22 – December 21 Sagittarius - Enter 2018 moving in high speed, Sagittarius, and accelerate from there. Keep going full blast in the direction that moves you forward.

December 22 – January 19 Capricorn - Life makes more and better sense in 2018, Capricorn. A clearer perspective will make it much easier to achieve your goals and dreams.

Art ClubBy: Audrey F.

In art club this week, we are creating our own paintings with a renaissance or cubism twist! On Tuesday’s and Thursday’s, we stretched and made our own canvasses

by gluing our frame together. Then, stapling our cloth to the frame. This stapling called for teamwork among the group and it sure came through, as others were glad to help members make their canvas. It is exciting to see so many different people bond over their love of art. Mem-bers include Lilly T., Audrey F., Kayleigh L., Cammie S., Averi S., Amanda A., Audrey C., Reagan F., Ben D., Mitch-ell M., Jonah T., Omi A., Autumn B., Coulter D., and Amber H. In the future, we are planning to make our own T-shirts and our own pottery on the pottery wheel.

Concerts in/near Columbus BY: Audrey F.

I enjoy going to music concerts and thought you all may be interested in knowing what is coming near us soon.

Ruth B-The Basement-Columbus, OH-January 28-GA Tickets around $25

Sleeping With Sirens-Newport Music Hall-Columbus, OH-January 29-GA Tickets around $40

Poppy-A and R Music Bar-Columbus, OH-February 3-GA Tickets around $30

NF-Express Live-Columbus, OH-February 6-GA Tickets around $92

Little Big Town-Schottenstein Arena-Columbus, OH-Febru-ary 15-Front row seats around $100

AWOLNATION-Express Live-Columbus, OH-February 16-GA Tickets around $30

The Academic-The Basement-Columbus, OH-February 21-GA Tickets around $25

Kelsea Ballerini-Express Live-Columbus, OH-February 22-GA Tickets around $45

Coin-Newport Music Hall-Columbus, OH-February 22-GA Tickets $38

January 20 – February 18 Aquarius - The year 2018 is full of changes, Aquarius, and they all make you more influential and important. You may not always take yourself seriously, but please take what you do seriously, and see great prog-ress and success this year.

February 19 – March 20 Pisces - The year 2018 is one for hard work, Pisces, and the stars are working hard for you.

https://www.sunsigns.org/september-2017-monthly-horo-scopes/

February-March Movie Releases

Peter Rabbit February 9, 2018Early Man February 16, 2018

Monster Family February 9, 2018A Wrinkle in Time March 9, 2018Sherlock Gnomes March 23, 2018

Sources: https://www.movieinsider.com/movies/

Orange Crush 6th Grade Girls Bball By Audrey B.The 6th grade girls basketball team is currently playing in the Tri-County League. The coaches of the team are Justin Price and Andy Wedding. There are so many girls that played this year, the coaches had to split them into two teams to play in the league. There is a Black team and White team. The players on the black team are Abbey P, Layni W, Zoe W, Chloe H, Reese D, Savannah Q, Lindsay W., Anna C, and Kurynn O. The white team includes Audrey B, Samantha G, Hallie H, Cenlee H, Sienna B, Grace L, Ryleigh R, and Kenadi M. We also have an orange team that plays in tournaments. Our coaches decide to bring at least 11 girls from either the black or white team. The orange team depends on who is on the roaster because the coaches decide who they want to come and play that weekend on that team. Positions in a basketball team are very important. The point guard is the probably the most important position because of the fact that they are the players who bring the ball up the floor to make a play to score. A guard is a player who runs the wing spot, which is near the 3 point line in the corner of the half court line. A post is a player who runs the block spot, ( usually post are tall) to post up and shoot. The black team point guards are usually Abbey P., and Zoe W. Posts are Reese D, Kurryn O, Chloe H, and Layni W. The guards are Lindsay W, Savannah Q, and Anna C. For the white team the points guards are Audrey B and Hallie H. Post are Sienna B, Ryleigh R, Grace L, and Kenadi M. The guards are Samantha G and Cenlee H. Our team works hard and plays hard.

Orange Crush Interview of Coaches Q: Is it fun teaching young students the premises of basketball and interacting with kids? A: From Justin Price Yes, I absolutely love teaching kids the game of basketball. I love seeing them develop their skills and have success throughout their careers.A: From Andy Wedding Yes, because it was a sport I enjoyed growing up, and I wanted to pass it to the next generation.

Q: Do you think it is important for kids to be apart of a team/sport? A: From Justin PriceTeam sports teach athletes so many valuable lessons that are important in their work life and adult life. I absolutely think team sports are important.A: From Andy Wedding Yes, because jobs in the real world require an office of teamwork, and it teaches you to interact with other people.

Q: Do you see basketball as a very teaching, helpful, interactive, and intelligent sport that will help kids with different abilities/skills? A:From Justin PriceOf course. In basketball, like any other sport, you are faced with constant challenges, obstacles, and opportunities to use and develop a player’s character.A: From Andy WeddingYes, because if you are a tall person you would be a good rebounder, and a quick per-son would be better at stealing the ball and handling it.

Q: Have you coached any other sports than basketball? If so how many years have you coached the sport and did you enjoy it? A: From Justin Price I’ve coached t-ball and soccer, along with basketball. This was mostly for my own chil-dren. I coached soccer for a couple seasons and t-ball for just one. I’ve also coached slow pitch softball. I really enjoyed coaching soccer and wish it was available at North Union. I think its a fantastic sport. Coaching t-ball was terrible.A: From Andy Wedding I have coached travel softball for 8 years, and yes I enjoyed it.

Q: Have you enjoyed coaching the girls throughout the season? Also, is it difficult to organize, and deal with the stress of coaching? A: From Justin Price I’ve been blessed with fantastic group of girls who work hard, listen, and have had a lot of success on the court. It’s been really fun the last 4 years. I enjoy the organizing aspect of coaching. The most stressful part for me is dealing with terrible refs.A: Andy Wedding Yes I have enjoyed coaching the girls and teaching them, and having another career is difficult getting to all practices.

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DIY Lava LampBy: Jonah T.

Step One: Gather all of your items. You will need paint-four different colors, cotton balls, a mason jar, and a array of glitter. (In addition to these materials, you will also need four cups, water, and some-

thing to stir with.)

Step Two: Take out your four cups and pour an equal amount of water in each. You only need enough to water down the paint.

Step Three: Pour each paint color into each cup, make sure to not mix the paints.

Step Four: Stir paint in each cup until it is mixed with the water.

Step Five: Take the some cotton balls and arange them at the bottom of the mason jar.(Stretch ou the cotton balls before put-

ting them in the jar)

Step Six: Equally distribute your glitter throughout the mason jar.

Step Seven: Poor each cup of your watered-down paint on the cotton balls, one at a time.

(If the cotton balls just collapse, add more water; this means the paint is to

thick)

Step Eight: Once you’ve finished the last color, make sure the lid is on tight. Then feel free to play with it as much as you like.

* The winner of the snowflake counting competition wins the Newspaper-made Lava Lamp!* (Pictured above)

The Yearbook orders are being taken. Here is a sneak peak at our cover! You can go to https://book.hrimaging.com/book/default.aspxand order if you would like! We only have 10 extras at the end of year, so place your orders as soon as possible!

CLASS Of 2024 Halfway DayWritten by: Haley J. And Hannah C.

Halfway day is an annual celebration done at the middle school celebrating what we have achieved and what we still have to achieve.. This year, we celebrated with games, donuts, and a half of a diploma.. We had a great time with the high schoolers and relay races. It was a good time to have fun with your friends and to get to know the high schoolers. We started of the morning by getting juice and doughnuts and listing to superintendent baire and Mr. Burgraff talk and tell us about our future and how we need to prepare, because before we know it, it will be here. Once we finished that we went to our first period class and did some things in there after that we went to all of our classes to do different and fun things. Once we got to lunch we had catering!! We go to eat with the high schoolers too. Then when lunch was over we got to go into the gym and do games and relay races. We hope halfway day will be as good for next year's students as it was for us.

The class of 2024 has 108 students with 50 boys and 58 girls. It is forcasted that in this year of graduation there will be a manned mission to Mars, cost of solar panels will drop from between $2 and $3 per watt to .90, and the Olympics in Paris!

Sugar Cookies for What ever you Want!Gracie L. & Ambriona M. You can cut these out into any shape you want. It doesn’t have to be hearts for Valentines, but it can be. Afterall, February is ‘Mend a Broken Heart’ Month! You can cut those heart shaped cook-ies and then to get frustration out you can use a tool to make them look like broken hearts and put words on them like the picture shows. Maybe that would help with a healing process and get out some frustration. Ingredients: 1 egg 1 stick of butter (melted) , Sugar cookie mix Directions: Add the egg and melted butter stick. Stir Once stirred -- add half of the cookie mix & stir again. Add the rest of the cookie mix and stir until doughy texture. Have a flat surface and add flour to that surface Roll out the dough until half inch. Use a heart shaped cookie cutter (or any) and cut dough Now put cookies in the oven for 5-7 minutes at 375 degrees. Wait for cookies to cool then ice and decorate however you would want.

NUMS WrestlingTeam

The team finished their sea-son earlier in February by competing in the MOAC tournament. Finish-ing well included Trevor G. -- 2nd place over-all; Jeremiah P. -- 3rd; both Gabe Hansen Jackson and Drew Wykoff -- 4th. Congrats to the entire wrestling team and Mr. Myers.

Thanks for the awesome job to Tyger, Lyndsey, Mikah, Alissa, and Shayla cheer the BBall team on at one of the last regular season games.

You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it toDay.

~Abraham Lincoln

Greetings Earthlings! We are your monthly NASA updates to inform you what we have discovered and what we will be expecting. January 18, 2018 NASA issued long term global high temperatures 2017 reached its recorded second high since 1880. NASA Announces Updated Crew Assignments for Space Station Missions. Former NASA astronauts are being assigned future mis-sions and are receiving new training procedures to better prepare them for new problems that they will encounter. January 23, 2018 Sixty years ago, NASA launched its first satellite. To celebrate this major event, NASA has many events around the U.S to mark this historic launch. Nasa announces and speaks out about there fallen heros, NASA pays tribute about the Apollo 1 and many other space shuttle mis-sions. Media calles upcoming launch on studying where Earth’s atmo-sphere meets space. NASA Television will present live coverage on the launch on their agency's website at 5pm, January twenty-fifth. January 24, 2018 Spinoff of 2018 highlights space technology improving on Earth, “features 49 technologies the agency helped create that are used in almost every facet of modern life. These include innovations that help find disaster survivors trapped under rubble, purify air and surfaces to stop the spread of germs, and test new materials for everything”January 29, 2018 NASA invited media to upcoming NOAA GOES-S Satellite Launch, media accreditation is open for the launch Thursday, March 1 of the second in the National Oceanic and atmospheric administration's. On January thirty-first, there will be a rare experience of seeing a blue moon, lunar eclipse and supermoon all at the same time! The extravagant moon viewing will be available to watch on the NASA agency website beginning at 5:30pm that night. January 30, 2018 NASA TV to Air Russian Space walk at the International Space Sta-tion, “Two veteran Russian cosmonaut spacewalkers will venture out-side the International Space Station on Friday, Feb. 2, for a planned 6.5-hour station servicing session. Live coverage of the spacewalk will air on NASA Television and the agency’s website beginning at 9:45 a.m.”January 31, 2018: Super Blue Moon EclipseMarch 7-8, 2018: Planet ParadeThat’s all for today, Earthlings. Until the next groundbreaking NASA Update. For More Information:https://www.nasa.gov/news/releases/latest/index.htmlhttp://www.seasky.org/astronomy/astronomy-calendar-2017.htmlhttps://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/12/top-skywatch-ing-events-2018-eclipses-meteors-planets-astronomy/

Wacky holidays for February 5th National weatherman day 6th Lame Duck day 8th Kite flying day 9th National Pizza day 10th Umbrella day11th Don’t cry over Spilled Milk Day12th National lost penny day13th get a different name day14th National organ donor day

Jokes By Mikenzy K.

I Had a dream about a muffler last night. ❧I woke up pretty exhaustedI made fake noodles last night. ❧I call them Impasta! Did you hear about the light bulb party. ❧Yeah, it was pretty litI tried writing a story with a broken pencil. ❧It was pointless!Why is a Koala not a bear. ❧It did not meet survival Koalafications. What do you call a bear with no ears? ❧Buuuhhhh

17 Random Acts of Kindness Day19 National Chocolate Mint Day19 President's Day - third Monday of month20 Cherry Pie Day20 Love Your Pet Day22 George Washington's Birthday22 Be Humble Day22 International World Thinking Day22 Walking the Dog Day24 National Tortilla Chip Day25 Winter Olympics end, Closing Ceremony26 National Pistachio Day - it's a nutty day!26 Tell a Fairy Tale Day27 Polar Bear Day27 No Brainer Day - this day is for me!28 Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday - date varies28 Public Sleeping Day

Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo

a n d w i t h s t a n d the shocks of adversitybefore it is entitled

to the appellation.George Washington

SpaceX Update: By Hunter B. The NUMS BBall teams have launched into great tournament action and Elon Musk had a great launch last week. In coming editions, Hunter will keep us up-to-date on this activity. Musk/SpaceX has the goal for us to be able to travel and possibly live on Mars. Spacex had a successful test launch of their new rocket, The falcon heavy. The Falcon Heavy is Essentially Three first stages of a falcon strapped togeth-er. The first stage has a total of 27 merlin engines. Once the three cores have almost run out of fuel they seperate to be able to land and then be reused. The second stage then separates and keeps the payload on target. Now for the mission, The mission was a test flight for the falcon heavy. The payload was a cherry red tesla roadster with a manikin wearing the SpaceX space suit given the nickname Starman. Starman and the tesla are going to be orbiting around the sun and occasionally passing near mars. The mission was a success. Star-man is now orbiting the sun. Nasa also named him a celestial object. CONGRATS to the Basketball Teams and to SpaceX.