Hey, Mr. DJ, can you play Fridays are awesome?
Hey, Mr. DJ, can you play Fridays are awesome?

We`re spinning some facts about a music career later on today on CNN STUDENT NEWS.
We`re spinning some facts about a music career later on today on CNN STUDENT NEWS.

First, though, a recap of two presidential events from the week, both related to religious
First, though, a recap of two presidential events from the week, both related to religious

faith.
faith.

The National Prayer Breakfast is an annual tradition first attempted by President Eisenhower
The National Prayer Breakfast is an annual tradition first attempted by President Eisenhower

in 1953. Every president since has followed suit.
in 1953. Every president since has followed suit.

It`s a chance for politicians to discuss how faith has shaped their lives.
It`s a chance for politicians to discuss how faith has shaped their lives.

And yesterday, President Obama spoke at the event for the eighth time since he took office.
And yesterday, President Obama spoke at the event for the eighth time since he took office.

That event was a day after the president visited a mosque in Baltimore, Maryland, and described
That event was a day after the president visited a mosque in Baltimore, Maryland, and described

Muslims as essential to the fabric of the U.S.
Muslims as essential to the fabric of the U.S.

You`re right where you belong. You`re part of America, too.
You`re right where you belong. You`re part of America, too.

President Obama had visited mosques in the past, but never before inside the U.S.
President Obama had visited mosques in the past, but never before inside the U.S.

There were mixed reactions to the trip. Some Muslim-Americans said the president`s mosque
There were mixed reactions to the trip. Some Muslim-Americans said the president`s mosque

visit was overdue, that it came too late. Others praised his speech, saying it helped
visit was overdue, that it came too late. Others praised his speech, saying it helped

fight discrimination against Muslims in America.
fight discrimination against Muslims in America.

Republican presidential candidate, Senator Marco Rubio, said there`s discrimination of
Republican presidential candidate, Senator Marco Rubio, said there`s discrimination of

every kind in America, but that the bigger issue is how to address radical Islam.
every kind in America, but that the bigger issue is how to address radical Islam.

The United States, Japan and 10 other countries have finally reached an agreement on a trade
The United States, Japan and 10 other countries have finally reached an agreement on a trade

deal known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership or TPP.
deal known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership or TPP.

So, what exactly is the TPP? It`s a free trade pact that`s meant to encourage more business
So, what exactly is the TPP? It`s a free trade pact that`s meant to encourage more business

between the 12 countries. Tariff and import quotas for things like beef, rice, butter,
between the 12 countries. Tariff and import quotas for things like beef, rice, butter,

and many other products would be lifted.
and many other products would be lifted.

Why are these countries banding together? The hope is the TPP would lessen some of the
Why are these countries banding together? The hope is the TPP would lessen some of the

power that China, the world`s second largest economy, has in the global marketplace. China
power that China, the world`s second largest economy, has in the global marketplace. China

is not part of the TPP.
is not part of the TPP.

President Obama has been a champion of the TPP, and he`s even had the U.S. Chamber of
President Obama has been a champion of the TPP, and he`s even had the U.S. Chamber of

Commerce backing him. Those two haven`t often seen eye to eye on issues about big business.
Commerce backing him. Those two haven`t often seen eye to eye on issues about big business.

Obama and other proponents have argued that the TPP would be good for American workers.
Obama and other proponents have argued that the TPP would be good for American workers.

Nike has said it would create 10,000 jobs in the U.S. if Congress passes the deal, but
Nike has said it would create 10,000 jobs in the U.S. if Congress passes the deal, but

many labor unions worry that the TPP will encourage more U.S. companies to ship jobs
many labor unions worry that the TPP will encourage more U.S. companies to ship jobs

overseas, and other critics of the deal aren`t happy that most of the negotiations have been
overseas, and other critics of the deal aren`t happy that most of the negotiations have been

done in secret.
done in secret.

The Trans-Pacific Partnership has been signed. It`s one step closer to being finalized. It`s
The Trans-Pacific Partnership has been signed. It`s one step closer to being finalized. It`s

a trade agreement that involves 12 Pacific countries who together make up 40 percent
a trade agreement that involves 12 Pacific countries who together make up 40 percent

of the world`s economy. Their representatives met in Auckland, New Zealand, yesterday to
of the world`s economy. Their representatives met in Auckland, New Zealand, yesterday to

sign the TPP.
sign the TPP.

It notably leaves out China, the world`s second largest economy.
It notably leaves out China, the world`s second largest economy.

U.S. officials say the deal would give America more influence and power in trading across
U.S. officials say the deal would give America more influence and power in trading across

Asia. And President Obama says it, quote, "puts American workers first". But critics
Asia. And President Obama says it, quote, "puts American workers first". But critics

say it could mean more U.S. jobs moving overseas.
say it could mean more U.S. jobs moving overseas.

Critics in Australia are concerned about higher drug prices. Critics in Japan are concerned
Critics in Australia are concerned about higher drug prices. Critics in Japan are concerned

about losing business if cheaper American imports come in.
about losing business if cheaper American imports come in.

The TPP still has to be ratified by all 12 countries to take effect. That could take
The TPP still has to be ratified by all 12 countries to take effect. That could take

two years.
two years.

We always find "Roll Call" schools on the previous day`s transcript page at CNNStudentNews.com.
We always find "Roll Call" schools on the previous day`s transcript page at CNNStudentNews.com.

So, on Thursday`s transcript, we found the Eagles. In southeast Michigan, hello to Romulus
So, on Thursday`s transcript, we found the Eagles. In southeast Michigan, hello to Romulus

High School. It`s on the city of Romulus.
High School. It`s on the city of Romulus.

In the capital of Texas, that`s Austin, thank you for watching from Gardner Betts Juvenile
In the capital of Texas, that`s Austin, thank you for watching from Gardner Betts Juvenile

Justice Center.
Justice Center.

And from Indonesia, we welcome our viewers at Green School. It`s on the island of Bali.
And from Indonesia, we welcome our viewers at Green School. It`s on the island of Bali.

People across the U.S. southeast, from Mississippi to the Carolinas, are assessing the damage
People across the U.S. southeast, from Mississippi to the Carolinas, are assessing the damage

after a massive weather system thundered through this week, spawning tornadoes. The National
after a massive weather system thundered through this week, spawning tornadoes. The National

Weather Service says at least two tornadoes raked parts of Mississippi. An emergency official
Weather Service says at least two tornadoes raked parts of Mississippi. An emergency official

says several homes were damaged in western Alabama, and dozens of people had to leave
says several homes were damaged in western Alabama, and dozens of people had to leave

their homes in Georgia, after a suspected tornado hit the Fort Stewart military base.
their homes in Georgia, after a suspected tornado hit the Fort Stewart military base.

In all, the Weather Channel says there were at least 10 tornadoes over the past few days.
In all, the Weather Channel says there were at least 10 tornadoes over the past few days.

Thankfully, no one was killed.
Thankfully, no one was killed.

How exactly do these twisters spin down from the sky?
How exactly do these twisters spin down from the sky?

Tornadoes are so powerful, they can flatten homes to their foundation, they peel asphalt
Tornadoes are so powerful, they can flatten homes to their foundation, they peel asphalt

right off of a highway, and it can toss around 18-wheeelers like they`re small toys.
right off of a highway, and it can toss around 18-wheeelers like they`re small toys.

Tornadoes can be the most deadly and destructive weather phenomenon on earth. In fact, about
Tornadoes can be the most deadly and destructive weather phenomenon on earth. In fact, about

a thousand tornadoes occur every year in the U.S.
a thousand tornadoes occur every year in the U.S.

That`s more than anywhere else on the planet.
That`s more than anywhere else on the planet.

Some of the strongest tornadoes can pack winds of 300 miles per hour or more. It can be as
Some of the strongest tornadoes can pack winds of 300 miles per hour or more. It can be as

small as a couple of hundred yards wide, all the way to 2 1/2 miles wide, and their path
small as a couple of hundred yards wide, all the way to 2 1/2 miles wide, and their path

of destruction can be a couple of hundred yards or extend out 50 miles or more.
of destruction can be a couple of hundred yards or extend out 50 miles or more.

When conditions are just right, you`ll get warm moist air coming in from the Gulf of
When conditions are just right, you`ll get warm moist air coming in from the Gulf of

Mexico. That will collide with dry, cooler air from the north.
Mexico. That will collide with dry, cooler air from the north.

When these air masses collide, it creates lift in the atmosphere and when you get those
When these air masses collide, it creates lift in the atmosphere and when you get those

winds rotating, and increasing speed with height, that will create a horizontal column
winds rotating, and increasing speed with height, that will create a horizontal column

of air that`s spinning. Then, you get a downdraft from a thunderstorm, and that will pull that
of air that`s spinning. Then, you get a downdraft from a thunderstorm, and that will pull that

column of air all the way down to the ground, and then you have a tornado.
column of air all the way down to the ground, and then you have a tornado.

Cotton candy, it`s sticky, it`s sweet, it was invented by a dentist. In 1897, Dr. William
Cotton candy, it`s sticky, it`s sweet, it was invented by a dentist. In 1897, Dr. William

James Morrison teamed up with a confectioner. They invented a machine that would melt sugar
James Morrison teamed up with a confectioner. They invented a machine that would melt sugar

and then forced it through a windscreen. They called their Fairy Floss and introduced it
and then forced it through a windscreen. They called their Fairy Floss and introduced it

at a 1904 World`s Fair.
at a 1904 World`s Fair.

Of course, the name didn`t stick, but the one that did was totally sweet.
Of course, the name didn`t stick, but the one that did was totally sweet.

Now, that`s random!
Now, that`s random!

According to payscale.com, disc jockeys or DJs make an average wage of $36 per hour.
According to payscale.com, disc jockeys or DJs make an average wage of $36 per hour.

Most DJs in the U.S. earn less than $30,000 per year, but like profession athletes, the
Most DJs in the U.S. earn less than $30,000 per year, but like profession athletes, the

relative few at the top of their industry can make millions. So, in pursuit of the dream,
relative few at the top of their industry can make millions. So, in pursuit of the dream,

aspiring DJs are willing to do whatever it takes and learn as much as they can.
aspiring DJs are willing to do whatever it takes and learn as much as they can.

Watching an advanced DJ class at New York`s Scratch Academy is a bit like learning a new
Watching an advanced DJ class at New York`s Scratch Academy is a bit like learning a new

language.
language.

I can bring it down to like any sort of small loop. Loop like one beat, just right this
I can bring it down to like any sort of small loop. Loop like one beat, just right this

loop bottom right here.
loop bottom right here.

I do block parties, sweet 16s, birthday parties, baby showers. From all the gigs, I`ve saved
I do block parties, sweet 16s, birthday parties, baby showers. From all the gigs, I`ve saved

up to come here.
up to come here.

You`ll see the same encoder is going to move this, right here, too.
You`ll see the same encoder is going to move this, right here, too.

Scratch Academy teaches around 180 students per semester. Many of them like Dante hoping
Scratch Academy teaches around 180 students per semester. Many of them like Dante hoping

to turn this into a career.
to turn this into a career.

The rise of DJ-ing has gone hand in hand with the rise of electronic dance music, EDM. In
The rise of DJ-ing has gone hand in hand with the rise of electronic dance music, EDM. In

2014, the industry was estimated to be worth almost $7 billion, up 12 percent on the previous
2014, the industry was estimated to be worth almost $7 billion, up 12 percent on the previous

year. More than half of that total came from people paying to see a DJ at a festival or
year. More than half of that total came from people paying to see a DJ at a festival or

club.
club.

So, as more and more people trying to crack this market, it`s time to find out how it`s
So, as more and more people trying to crack this market, it`s time to find out how it`s

done.
done.

So, it`s going to be called the baby scratch. This is the first thing anybody learns here.
So, it`s going to be called the baby scratch. This is the first thing anybody learns here.

Whenever you feel like you`re ready, let her go. Make a play for our audience, that was
Whenever you feel like you`re ready, let her go. Make a play for our audience, that was

great.
great.

All right.
All right.

While at Scratch Academy, students learn on traditional turntables. With technology nowadays,
While at Scratch Academy, students learn on traditional turntables. With technology nowadays,

there are many other ways to teach yourself.
there are many other ways to teach yourself.

There`s CD turntables. There`s control. There`s -- you know, I even have people who come in
There`s CD turntables. There`s control. There`s -- you know, I even have people who come in

here and they have a little app on their tablet.
here and they have a little app on their tablet.

After the baby scratch, there`s the scribble scratch, and the drag scratch.
After the baby scratch, there`s the scribble scratch, and the drag scratch.

While, clearly, none of these is easy, the appeal is plain to see.
While, clearly, none of these is easy, the appeal is plain to see.

Very nice drop.
Very nice drop.

I guess to scratch the surface, you`ve just got to get on the rhythm of success. You can`t
I guess to scratch the surface, you`ve just got to get on the rhythm of success. You can`t

be afraid of scratches, battles, fades, or slip discs, because after all, it`s an industry
be afraid of scratches, battles, fades, or slip discs, because after all, it`s an industry

where the goal is to drop and break records.
where the goal is to drop and break records.

I`m Carl Azuz and I`m out trope.
I`m Carl Azuz and I`m out trope.