the appleton north NOCTILUCA Appleton, Wisconsin October 2013 Vol. XIX Issue II Homecoming 2013: A mix of new and old Changes this year By Caroline Duncombe “We may be nPep rally outdoors Pep Assemblies, breaking away nHalftime show pre- games, and a night to remem- from past views ber. It is that time of the year nDunk tank again: Homecoming. traditions, but nLow lighting during School spirit is running we are definitely dance through the hallways. Boys are making new Related articles pushed to their limit of creativ- Centerspread on home- ity to ask “Do you want to go to ones.” coming, pg. 6 and 7 Homecoming?” in the sweetest way, and girls are frantically -Gabby Kiefer, der to avoid incidents like last trying to find the perfect dress, student council year’s sit in, student council shoes, and jewelry. But even president decided to use dim lighting in traditions must change. the gym to help illuminate the Gabby Kiefer, the student dance floor. The new lighting council president, said many system won’t cause problems changes are being made this because it will not be as bright year. “We may be breaking in the gym, Kiefer said. Instead away from past traditions, but lighting will be coming from we are definitely making new the floor. ones.” Kiefer said there is no spe- The biggest change imple- cific dress code, but girls, do mented this year concerns the be careful with your choice of pep rally on the Friday before attire, the chaperones can and the homecoming game. The will turn girls away for wear- assembly was once inside the ing revealing dresses. gymnasium, but this year the Casey Marshall and Sydney Werlein count freshman class president ballots dur- According to Mr. Huggins, pep rally will be moved out- ing the Homecoming planning meeting in September. Student Council is the main this year’s homecoming expe- side, to the football stadium. club behind Homecoming week. Photo by Elizabeth Floodstrand rience will be a “combination This will bring a totally dif- of the old and the new.” Al- ferent experience to Home- though there are many chang- coming, because for one, there band and performance/tumble The newest activity, which the Pep Rally, with Mr. Hug- es being made to this year’s will be no parade of floats. But team will preview their half might become a tradition, is the gins taking the dive with other homecoming, it is mostly the don’t worry, the Homecoming time shows for the football addition of a dunk tank during administrators at the school. same. School pride will be ex- court will still make their ap- game, something that would the lunch hours on the Thurs- Profits made from the dunk pressed in the form of ridicu- pearance. That is in golf carts, have been impossible in the day and Friday before home- tank will be given to a charity. lous outfits worn during spirit as they glide along the track in gym. This will give the stu- coming. Different teachers will The homecoming theme week, spirit will be shown in front of the bleachers. dents at the pep rally a taste sign up, or some students could this year is Viva Las Vegas, our homecoming game against They also have activities of the spirit that is going to be recruit their favorite teacher to so to commemorate the city of Appleton East, and our youth planned for the assembly. Un- experienced that night at the take the plunge. lights, the lighting system in will enjoy a night of dancing like in the previous years, the game. The grand finale will be at the gym will be different. In or- with friends. What’s new at North? New look for school store

By Erik Bakken Brett like ambiance. In order to bring in some healthy and de- licious snacks for the store. Peters, a do so they removed many of the display cases and cabi- Both managers hope that the The Lightning Bolt school freshman, store is an integral part of nets and added racks for the rebranding of the school store, purchases Appleton North High School. clothing. They also added both in the layout and cloth- It is the main place students iced tea a new freezer in the store. ing, will make the store more go to buy apparel to represent from the This year new and im- successful and increase the school spirit and to buy deli- school proved clothing options will Appleton North school spirit. cious snacks to munch on. store. Photo be coming out to the store. “We felt like the Over the summer some exten- by Elizabeth “The remodeling is help- sive changes were made to the Floodstrand ing boost sales, and there- store was in need store to give it a fresh look. fore we are able to get higher of a face-lift a long This year, on the back wall agers are chosen for the school in need of a face-lift a long quality apparel,” says Gill. time ago.” of the school store, hangs a store, students in DECA who time ago,” says Gill, a senior New food options will be -Ashley Gill, poster of what the store looked coordinate any changes, or- this year. “No one had done offered this year due to a like before the changes were der the apparel, drinks, and anything drastic to the store new nutrition policy by the senior made over the summer. This food, and organize the staffing since the school was built, AASD, so there are health- poster shows the extensive im- of the store. This year Ash- so it was extremely outdat- ier options to choose from. Related article provements and the remodel- ley Gill and Kate Drankoff ed,” Gill added. In addition, the new man- Candy bars no more, but ing that has taken place within were chosen as managers. Both managers wanted the agers are currently working gone for a reason, pg. 2 the store. Each year two man- “We felt like the store was place to have a more store- with an outside vendor to NEWS Appleton, Wisconsin October 2013 Volume XIX Issue II Page 2 Candy bars no more, but gone for a reason By Megha Uberoi Also, the person has to fill longer selling cookies dur- Last year seeing students out a form that can be found ing lunch hours. That same carrying boxes of delicious in the business office, which policy was the main reason chocolate candy bars, was has to be turned in to permit students could not be per- not an uncommon sight. fundraising. Mr. Herrling mitted to sell candy bars on Many people bought and said, “We most definitely school property. The nutri- enjoyed the treats in the applaud the efforts made tional policy is not new, it hallways and during class. by students to fundraise for was just recently tightened The candy bars were part various causes, and support up to allow less wiggle of a personal fundraising that, but we could not allow room, on what could and effort made by students unlimited fundraising to could not be sold on school to earn money for various continue happening without premises, according to Mr. causes. However, some certain restrictions.” Herrling. problems arose when many Despite the in school fun- Emma Synder, a sopho- students started to sell the draising issues that arose more at North, sold four chocolate. with the selling of candy boxes of candy bars last First of all, according to bars, the bigger problem year to help raise money for Emma Guftason, a sophomore, hands a fundrais- Mr. Herrling, the activities was within a different pol- a mission trip to Brooklyn, ing permission form to Mr. Herrling. Permission director at Appleton North, icy. New York and raised $200. forms for fundraising can be found in the business it is a district wide policy, The AASD School “I guess I won’t be able to office.Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Floodstrand not just North’s, that fun- Board’s nutrition policy sell candy bars at North draising within school is That was the first problem sell items for fundraising. If was recently clarified, and anymore, but my mom and completely voluntary, and that candy bar selling pre- anybody wants to fundraise with that revision, it en- dad will take the boxes to has to be sponsored by a sented. Students just walked within school, it is required tailed some changes. work with them and I will teacher or an adult in the into school without asking it be sponsored by a club or One noticeable change is hopefully raise some money building. permission of anybody to staff member in school. that the school store is no again this year,” Emma said.

ELA sees change in name and standards In Brief By Nora Ptacek ACA set to scare Ninth and tenth graders years it is not enough for at Fright Night were met with a surprise each student to have his or Looking for something when they discovered that her own textbook. scary? Go check out the communication arts has a One of the difficulties of Appleton Career Academy’s new curriculum and a new having only a classroom set Fright Night at Greenville name—English Language of textbooks, Mr. Pynen- Community Park. The dates Arts. It’s not just students berg said, is “There aren’t for Fright Night at the park who are facing a change enough materials like texts are Oct. 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26. as they return to Appleton to go around to everybody. Attractions include a haunted North this year, but teach- But then again it’s like a pavilion, an abandoned zoo, a ers as well. resource; it’s not the only hayride and a bonfire. There “The benefit for me as a thing we should be using will be a Special “Spook teacher is that it forces me because it’s just one re- Hour for Kids” that will be to look at what I’m do- source for the class.” $5 per person and the cost in- ing all over again. And I Mr. Edmonds said, “You cludes pumpkin decorating. think that’s a good thing. Michael Hansen, senior, reads a book in the LMC. need concepts to be given From 7:30-10:30 p.m. there To always revisit what I’m The adoption of the new standards brings with it the in class but then the actual will be “Shrieks & Thrills” doing changes things up. possibility of adopting new books. Photo by Avery Witt work will be done at home.” for those who dare. The cost Change, in that respect, is subjects within elementary to make changes in the con- Jack Russell, a sopho- will be $10 per person and $1 good,” said Mr. Edmonds, schools. This year, the new tent of their classes. more, said “I feel that it is will be taken off if you show a freshmen team blue ELA common core standards “We’ve had to have a a double edged sword. This your high school ID. teacher. were put in place in ELA lot of staff development. is because there are people Trick-Or-Treat for At a National Governors grades 7-10. Teachers have been asked who are efficient and can Cystic Fibrosis Conference in recent years, As a result, Appleton to come to meetings in the use a textbook to get home- During trick-or-treating, education reformers dis- North has a change in Eng- summer and do a lot of dif- work done in class, but it members of HOSA will be cussed creating systemized lish curriculum. Many of ferent things so that when will be difficult for others collecting donations for the standards for curriculum, the textbooks from the pre- students come in and they who need to be able to use Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. meaning every state would vious curriculum have been were face to face, they were one at home and it turns out This event is part of a two year have the same standards. sold or recycled and newer ready. But that’s going to that they are not able to.” national project that the North This idea developed into books and resources have need to continue to hap- Because the new stan- HOSA chapter is participat- what we know as the Com- been purchased. The new pen,” said Assistant Princi- dards and new curriculum ing in. Contributions will be mon Core Standards. Over curriculum is called Curric- pal Mr. Pynenberg. have just begun to be im- collected in labeled contain- 40 states (Wisconsin in- ulum Companion and was The district purchased plemented, students and ers. HOSA hopes to spread cluded) adopted these stan- developed in Wisconsin. classroom sets of certain teachers may not have felt awareness about Cystic Fi- dards. Teachers for grades 9 and textbooks, which is enough the full effect of the chang- brosis through this fundraiser. Appleton already imple- 10 had to become familiar for every ELA teacher to es. But as Mr. Edmonds All support is welcomed and mented these new require- with the new curriculum have about 30-40 books. said, it’s important to keep appreciated. ments for math and CA over the summer and had However, unlike previous an open mind about it. - Noctiluca Staff OPINIONS Appleton, Wisconsin October 2013 Volume XIX Issue II Page 3 Noctiluca Editorial ‘We are not scared enough’- the case for more gun control laws Guns are made to kill things. pers contacted the police, who ed public areas shows a direct What happened? What does the law say? Even when not explicitly kill- briefly detained the two gun interest in just that. On Sept. 7, two men ing something, they are used to Wisconsin allows for wielders for… breaking no Maybe the problem is not practice killing or supposedly carrying guns were the open carrying of load- law whatsoever. Herein lies the these two zealous gun owners, make someone ready to kill, heading towards the ed handguns and long fundamental question: should but that there aren’t dozens or if need be. Regardless of what downtown Farmer’s guns in public without a Americans exercise their le- even hundreds of them pre- rings true, “guns kill people” Market. Frightened pe- license. gal rights, even if those same pared to test the full extent of or “people kill people,” the fact destrians hailed police, Why should you care? rights are terrifying? the law, to make people under- of the matter is that people are who apprehended the Threats of imminent Yes, because we are not stand how truly scary our situ- meant to do other things, too: men. A short time lat- danger are protected by scared enough. Laws that rely ation is. If we were confronted they can love, laugh, or maybe er, they were released law, confusing and en- on the rationality and sensibil- with the realities of our gun even play hopscotch for a time. with their weapons af- dangering ordinary citi- ity of the common person not laws firsthand, we might not Guns, on the other hand, exist to go haywire are ineffective, have to wait for disaster to be ter being shown as not zens. for the purpose of sending bits and put the police in difficult stricken before our gun laws breaking any law. of metal flying very fast into situations in which they are not are. living things, and it is just hu- allowed to act upon apparent So let these men walk, and man to think of that as scary. its citizens. This is why, in the Appleton Farmer’s Market, dangers. This is especially true let them go free to scare par- But we are not scared enough. most circumstances, it is per- where two men openly bran- in firearm-related issues, as, ents, children, and the random See, Wisconsin gun laws are fectly legal to brandish a fire- dishing assault rifles decided to unlike almost any other object passersby. Let them stir up based on an idealized version arm in public places, whether take a walk along the bustling or creature, guns are made spe- enough discord and opposition of the sanctity of gun owner- or not they are crowded with shops of downtown Appleton. cifically to kill, and the open so that we may be finally afraid ship and the reasonability of people. Such was the case in Fearing for their lives, shop- brandishing of them in crowd- enough to change. Homecoming: Just another football game and dance By Anne Marie Medema one the week before? Why is List one thing about home- In my opinion, even before my radar it is an annoying blip What is the big deal with this dance any different from coming and I won’t have a you put on the makeup, do the that occurs that I, unfortunate- Homecoming? It is just one the ones in middle school? clue. hair, or get dressed up you al- ly, can’t get rid of. It doesn’t night out of three hundred and To the person that came up Apparently it is terrible for ready look good. The whole seem like it should have a big sixty-five. What makes it so with Homecoming, I need to someone to show up in the dressing up thing confuses impact on everyone, but every special? sit them down and have a long same outfit as you. What is the me. I for one find it silly. You year it does. It comes rolling I do not think it is special at talk about what in the world big deal? Why spend all the see these people every day at through our school year like all. It’s a week that people go they were thinking when they money on the dress and the school. Why do you need to a freight train. It doesn’t stop crazy. This fascination with unleashed this monster into clothes? Why do people spend dress up? Your friends know and it leaves just as quickly, Homecoming just baffles me. the world. I myself have never so much time gearing up for an what you look like. barreling out of the train sta- It’s nothing that’s going to been to a Homecoming and as event that lasts only hours? I find that Homecoming is tion until next year when it change the world. Homecom- it is my senior year, my friends I have heard some people overrated and each year I roll will bring all the chaos back. ing is just a football game on have decided it is high time for say that it takes them as long my eyes as we get closer. I To everyone Homecoming is Friday with a dance on Sat- me to go and for the sake of to get ready as the hours of the know that the peace that I have inevitable. Even to the people, urday, and a whole week of peace I am going. This doesn’t dance. That is just crazy. Who will be interrupted and dis- like me, who try to avoid it, crazy beforehand. mean that I look forward to in the world needs that much turbed. I don’t care that appar- it comes back like a boomer- What makes this football it, or am even excited. I still time to get ready and look ently this is one of the bigger ang, a boomerang that hits you game more special than the don’t get it, any of it. good? events of the school year. On right in the face.

Point Counterpoint Substance abuse Doping ‘Marvel Universe’ athletes ruins game make for better game By Molly Biskupic too good to be true, because it in By Sam Allen tions, or, maybe, their tangos probably is. Since when were sports with performance-enhancing Imagine watching Hank Countless people were in- performances limited to the substances. Aaron hitting his record set- spired by cancer-survivor realm of the normal human If we are to prosecute with- ting homerun, the swift crack Lance Armstrong’s seven- being? out mercy those who use per- of the back, seeing the ball time champion streak in The There isn’t an exact date for formance-enhancing chemi- soaring over the field safely Tour de France, until he was when normal human limita- cals, then what about those out of the out fielders reach. stripped of all his champion- tions gave way to our pres- who produce them naturally Now imagine watching ships last year after he admit- ent scheme of things; all I in excess, like people whose Barry Bonds hitting his re- ted to doping for each race. know is that back in the day a cells are over twice as energy- cord setting homerun, same This is not uncommon. woman could win an Olympic efficient as ours? Or Andre the crack of the bat, same soaring Marion Jones medaled five Gold Medal in vaulting with Giant, whose natural chemi- ball. times at the Sydney Olym- a single, swift flip in the air. cal imbalances propelled him Both are iconic events; only pics. Nowadays, the lift generated to the heights of pro wrestling one is a sure thing. However, each one was by their assortment of twists and Princess Bride fame? You When looking back on Bar- revoked after it was proved and turns probably buys them wouldn’t want to lock up old ry Bonds, and on modern ath- that she used performance en- a few minutes of air time. Fezzik, would you? letes, there’s always doubt in hancing drugs. The point is, our concept of Anyway, we’ve been pay- what you’ve just seen. All of these athletes ruin the professional athleticism is so ing to watch roided up Mar- The moment of hesitation thrill we all get from watch- Photo from usa.gov far removed from the average vel universe athletes compete before something takes your ing a remarkable . person that all we want to see for some time now under our breath away. Their substance abuse must is the very best – regardless of noses. It would just feel weird Anything remarkable seems be stopped. someone’s superhuman muta- to stop now. OPINIONS Appleton, Wisconsin October 2013 Volume XIX Issue II Page 4 Let your voice The universe, its end, and other frightful things be heard The Noctiluca staff gra- ciously accepts any letters to The World of reates blowing the editor which will be pub- Allen people’s minds. lished as space allows. Please “Woah, that’s… limit submissions to no more “Well you see that’s some deep than 250 words. Anonymous here, the universe [stuff],” I said submissions will not be could end this after almost ev- printed and all writing is sub- way…” said the ery clause, refer- ject to editing via our policy physicist at the encing anything statement below. All letters from galaxies to to the editor can be dropped podium, on the non-Euclidian off in the designated folder subject of the Sam Allen is opinions world’s impend- geometry to on the door of the Publica- editor and a senior at tions Lab at the south end of ing doom. This things that move the LMC, or e-mailed to Mr. hypothetical end Appleton North very very fast. Nobel Prize laureates speak Oct. 1 at Gustavus Adol- Ramponi, the staff advisor, was the cold and empty void Did you know at: [email protected]. of the Big Rip, in which the that quarks, like some people, phus in St. Peter, Minn., about the universe, nothing, wi.us. universe’s expansion accel- can come in such flavors and whether either of those exist. Photo by Monica Stoeger erates to the point in which as strange and charm? And the time the universe rips or nation. Does it really affect Noctiluca Mission everything is just sort of torn that a muon is a thing? Spell crunches itself to death, Earth our lives how the universe Statement apart, like in a Saw movie. check doesn’t even know will probably be occupied by ends, or if it’s shaped like a To publish news, informa- “Or, it could all end like that. tion, entertainment and opin- dinosaurs again, or perhaps giant doughnut? Yes, it does, this…” he continued, dis- Some time into the speech- ion articles about students, robots. even more so than knowing cussing the hypothetical es, the rest of the room faded faculty and administration But being shown the inner that the Earth is a sphere; implosion of the Big Crunch, away. The entire world was activities, interests and poli- workings of the universe things other than our day-to- in which the universe’s the speaker’s lit podium, and cies. Our goal is to main- from a wide-angle perspec- day lives can define what we contraction accelerates to the the chaotic, insane, dark stew tain high ethical standards tive was an invaluable experi- are. and provide a public forum point in which everything is of the universe that must have ence, and understanding the But please,stay away from for free and responsible ex- just sort of mashed together, been waiting directly outside trove of possibilities that spontaneous vacuum energy pression of student views. presumably like in a different the exit doors. The universe arise from theoretical physics fluctuations if you know The newspaper strives for Saw movie. would be different: what if was invaluable to the imagi- what’s good for you. a high level of competency This was the 2013 Nobel it turned out to be doughnut and welcomes diversity of Conference at Gustavus shaped? Or a segment in a scope, depth and breadth of series of bubbles, each one coverage in order to heighten Adolphus College in St. Editorial Staff mutual understanding and Peter, Minnesota. The subject containing a new world? Monica Stoeger...... Senior Editor-In-Chief awareness through our entire was Universe at its Limits, I eventually walked out of Maya Murzello...... Junior Editor-In-Chief school community. a topic heavy on its physics, those exit doors. I didn’t feel Megha Uberoi...... News Editor and it sure had a way of mak- any more part of a universal Sam Allen...... Opinions Editor Noctiluca ing a person feel like fodder doughnut than I did before, Alec Combs...... Features Editor Policy Statement for the gargantuan beast that and I soon succumbed to Caroline Augustine...... Culture Editor Published nine times per is the metaphysical universe. everyday problems such as Julia Lammers...... Centerspread Editor year, the student newspa- The high school students stuffy nose and fatigue. In the Miller Jozwiak...... Sports Editor per of Appleton North High were seated in the nose- end, it was the everyday that Elizabeth Floodstrand...... Photography Editor School is a public forum in bleeds of a sta- still ruled. For being but a Arpita Wahal...... Copy Editor which its student editorial dium filled with thousands speck of sand on the universal Mr. Ramponi...... Advisor board makes decisions re- beaches, I feel alright: most garding its contents. of people from every strata Unsigned editorials ex- of life, all gathered to listen of the universe is dark energy, Contributors to the sound of Nobel Lau- but it stays off my lawn; by press the views of the ma- Sam Allen Katherine Hackney jority of the editorial board. Letters to the editor are wel- Caroline Augustine Carrie Janeourek comed and will be published Cheers and Jeers Erik Bakken Miller Jozwiak as space allows. Paige Beckum Joey Krohlow Letters must be signed, By Sam Allen Colton Bennett Julia Lammers although the staff may with- Kate Bennett Anne Marie Medema hold the name in certain cir- cumstances. Molly Biskupic Maya Murzello The paper reserves the Payton Blessing Justus Oestreich right to edit letters for gram- Rachel Brosman Elise Painton Cheers Jeers mar and clarity, and all letters Caroline Duncombe Nora Ptacek are subject to laws governing Going to school every College applications- Elise Edwards Lauren Sassi obscenity, libel, privacy, and day- They made me put it Don’t stress out; your fate disruption of the school pro- Becca Finger Megha Uberoi cess, as are all contents of the on this side. is probably sealed by now Alexandria Floodstrand Arpita Wahal paper. anyway. Oh goodness. Elizabeth Floodstrand Benjamin Williams Opinions in letters are Geese finally migrating Kiya Govek not necessarily those of the south- My patience for When food falls off your The Noctiluca is also available online. staff, nor should any opinion them has worn thin. fork- Give it a moment’s expressed in a public forum Visit us at www.aasd.k12.wi.us/north. be construed as the opinion dejected silence, then try to or policy of the Appleton A wealthy Nigerian carry on. North High School adminis- prince- For the wire trans- tration, unless so attributed. fer of $50,000. It’ll come How many times I look up The Noctiluca reserves any day now. the definition of “supercil- the right to publish content in both print and online format. ious” in the average day- The Breaking Bad season Still hasn’t stuck. Contact Information finale- Surprisingly, one or Appleton North High School two guys survived. The weather- For not do- 5000 N. 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Student Spotlights Crossing cultural lines By Alexandria Floodstrand, Paige Beckum and Alek Combs By Katherine Hackney Have you joined a club yet? Do you want to be glob- ally aware? Maybe you just want your foreign language teacher to like you a little bit more! Consider joining inter- national club. You don’t have to be a foreigner to join this particular club. If you are in- terested in other countries or have traveled abroad and are Photo by Alek Combs willing to share your travel Photo by Alexandria Flood- Name: Jackapan Pairin strand stories show up to an interna- Grade: Junior tional club meeting Name: Teng Xiong Favorite class: Orchestra This year we have two stu- Grade: Freshman and German dents who have come to Ap- Favorite Book: Where are The International Club board near the main staircase Hobby: Playing Pokémon pleton North from overseas. the Wild Things Ramsha Naeem from Pakistan shows where our exchange students are from. This Favorite Movie: Grow ups Favorite TV show: Poké- year we have two exchange students from Pakistan mon and Elizaveta Erko from Rus- and Mall Cops sia are in international club and Russia. Photo by Elizabeth Floodstrand Favorite food: Rice Favorite TV Show: Family and will share with us their Guy and South Park Quote: “I know! I’ll use my culture, and what they think international club. tries through presentations. Of Favorite Food: Noodle Soup trusty frying pan… as a dry- about our culture and society. There are quite a few ac- course Ramsha and Elizaveta Athletics: Football and Soc- ing pan!” –Brock Getting a first hand viewpoint tivities that happen in interna- will be participating. Imagine cer on a different country is a re- tional club that I’m sure will giving a speech in front of an Hobbies: Singing and acting ally amazing opportunity that interest you, such as an inter- entire auditorium full of peo- Quote: “Keep Calm and be we should all be utilizing! national food party! Instead of ple; speeches in Comm. Arts cool.” Have you ever wanted to sitting in homeroom not doing doesn’t seem so bad now, huh? go abroad and be immersed your homework you could be Towards the end of the year in another culture? Well, in eating food from all around there will be another party set international club you will be the world and sharing the food as a farewell to the exchange informed on all international from your own heritage. Dur- students. opportunities and potential ing the last week of January I hope to see you there. For experiences. By attending the we have global week here at more information please con- international events, activities Appleton North High School. tact Mrs. Shelly Tesch, Mrs. or volunteering opportunities This is where we hear about a Paula Meyer, or Mrs. Linda you could find out about in whole bunch of different coun- Meyer. Photo by Alek Combs Photo by Alexandria Flood- strand Name: Jonah Vandenberg Crossing the Road Grade: Senior Name: Norren Alam Favorite class: AP Chem- Hear something Grade: Sophomore istry Favorite Subject: Art and funny in the hall? Gym Favorite Sport: Swimming Submit it to “Heard Favorite Sport: Karate Hobbies: Swimming and in the Hallways.” puzzle cubing Activities: Fashion Designing Our submission Interests: Starting Trends Quote: “You are never too Future Hopes: Attend Law- old to set another goal or to box is on top of the rence and become a fashion dream another dream” –C. Noctiluca box in designer S. Lewis the main staircase.

By Lauren Sassi By Elizabeth Floodstrand aN INSIDER’S LOOK Performance team steps up to halftime challenge

By Payton Blessing

Starting in the spring of last year, our coaches were already meeting about what they wanted to see unfold on the field for the exciting halftime show we put together each year. The Performance Team, which consists of both a tumble team and a dance team, work together and separately throughout the year. During football season, we combine into the large group of mul- titalented girls seen on the track and on the field during halftime at all home games. Combining the teams means that we get to create a halftime routine that showcases some of the school’s most incredibly talented and skilled female athletes per- forming a wide variety of attention grabbing skills, all while making them seem effortless. “The Performance Team combines our cheer and dance teams together for the football halftime show which gives us about 36 girls that need to execute the material and be synchronized. Weeks of practice are spent ensuring the team is ready to showcase their skills and perform in front of a packed house of fans,” Coach Kelly Johnson said. Obviously, creating a halftime routine that merg- es many skill sets in only a few short months of preparation is not an easy task. This means count- less hours of practice for our coaching staff and two months worth of both split and combined Performance Team members Hannah O’Kane, Savannah Griggs, and Jenna Schnie- practices for our incredibly dedicated dancers and der cheer on the North Lightning football team at the game on Sept. 20. tumblers. Photo by Elizabeth Floodstrand One of the dance team’s coaches, Kari Bogard, said, “The preparation, organization, and com- professionalism out on the field. They truly add a “I love pushing the girls to do things they never munication between all coaches to ensure that the unique element to the Appleton North High School thought they could do. As a coach it’s most re- material will be entertaining for the crowd yet fun football experience and we are continually im- warding when an athlete accomplishes a goal, es- and safe for the girls. We have to organize all the pressed with their support of the football team and pecially one she thought unattainable,” said Coach material and pre-plan formations for practice oth- the fans,” said Coach Johnson. Heidi Brooks. erwise we would never be able to accomplish what Our coaches teach all of us on a daily basis that Although preparing for the halftime show is a we do.” if you’re going to be a part of something you have long process, I think speak for every girl on our In the end, the hard work and long practices to give it 110 percent, and you can’t shy away from team as well as the coaching staff when I say pay off. “After several weeks of intense practices a challenge. They teach us every day what it means there’s no better feeling than seeing the spectacular and hard work it is rewarding to see our athletes’ to be hard working dedicated young ladies. end product come to life in a performance.

Students’ favorite part of homecoming week

By Colton Bennett and Julia Lammers

The Noctiluca randomly surveyed 50 students to find out which part of homecoming week is their favorite. No fresh- men were surveyed because they have never experienced homecoming before. Senior student section leaders wear their Light- ning pride at the Sept. 20 football game. Photo by Elizabeth Floodstrand

28 hours of practice Band strikes right note at homecoming By Benjamin Williams

very year, students at Appleton North flock to the two big attractions of the fall sea- son: the homecoming football game and the homecoming dance. They cheer on the Ehard work of the football team on Friday night, and tear up the dance floor the next. However, there is another event on homecoming weekend that is often overlooked by the student populace, and that is, of course, the halftime show that is performed by the Appleton North Band. The band is under direction of three senior drum majors: Olivia Kuenster, Kim Wians-Bixby, and Ben- jamin Williams. Mr. Jim Thaldorf directs the band and organizes the movements and music. To put on the halftime homecoming show, the Appleton North Band starts its marching season two weeks before the start of school with a three day marching camp. Incoming freshmen are taught the new music and the basics of marching, such as always starting with your left foot. Within this time period the color guard also begins to work on the flag rou- tines for the pregame and halftime shows. The real work, however, begins when school starts. Within days of school beginning, the entirety of North’s band program convene during 4th hour to hone its skills. It Senior drum majors Kim Wians-Bixby, Benjamin Williams and Ol- takes about 28 hours of work to bring the 15-minute ivia Kuenster line up before coming onto the field at the Sept. 20 halftime performance to life. football game. Photo by Elizabeth Floodstrand Mr. Thaldorf discussed the hard work the band puts in to the show, “The first five weeks of school is devot- the halftime show. Caitlin Van Haren and Olivia “Rob- ed to nothing but the halftime performance. Freshmen by” Robinson are the senior color guard captains. are thrown in and have to learn the steps fast. They “We have five weeks to memorize six routines. We have had no experience like this in middle school. practice every day and drill the routines until the flag- Upperclassmen need to step up and be leaders. Every gers have them memorized,” Van Haren said in regard minute of class time is precious. [The show] is like a to the flaggers’ work. test we have to take in front of thousands of people, The band practices every day to support and repre- whether we are ready or not.” sent the Appleton North Lightning during halftime at The flaggers and the color guard are another part of the homecoming show. FEATURES Appleton, Wisconsin October 2013 Vol. XIX Issue II Page 8

Aries Horoscopes March 21-April 20 By Joey Krohlow without an inkling of informa- You remember that one time tion left behind. Just move right you were broke? Oh wait, Virgo on to the next one. that’s all the time… but not this August 22-September 22 Capricorn month! The stars will be rolling Confidence is key. And this December 23-January 19 out the cash for you this month. month, your key just so hap- Spontaneous. That’s what the April 21-May 21 pens to be a master key that is stars have spelled out for you. Get some sleep. Those late- capable of opening the gates of It’s your day to go cray-cray. night Facebook stalking ses- anyone’s heart. It’s time to take Wear non-matching socks, sions you have aren’t any good the next social step. shave your eyebrows, and doo- for your health; especially not Mr. Bleck discusses stress. While he may be new on Libra dle on your assignments! Most this month. the staff, he is not new to North. Photo by Elizabeth Flood- September 23-October 23 of all, don’t feel any shame for Gemini strand You’re going to face some it. May 22-June 21 hardship this month. You’re Aquarius It’s time to be realistic, hon. Teacher Feature: Mr. Bleck going to learn a lesson about January 20-February 19 Although it may seem great By Kiya Govek moping about; and that’s the and wonderful, it will help you You gotta try something new, Mr. Kevin Bleck, who grad- to convey the importance of fact that it doesn’t help. If any- in the long run to have more man. Life has given you a re- uated from Appleton North health education to his stu- thing, you should soak your earth-bound standards ally small cardboard box to live in 2000, is returning this year dents and have a positive im- head in a bucket of ice cold Cancer inside of and there are some as one of many new members pact on the lives of the young water. June 22-July 22 cheap new houses on the mar- of the staff. He has stepped in adults he teaches. Scorpio Creativity is in your path. You’ll ket just in your price range. Go to fill the position of health Mr. Bleck is also coach- October 24-November 22 soon have chances to incorpo- outside of your comfort zone teacher since Mr. Hacker re- ing Appleton North football, You’ve hurt someone recently. rate your newfound abundance do what you say you would tired last year. which he says has grown It may have been a slight insult, of creative power. Don’t blow never do. Before becoming a health stronger since he graduated. or a sabotage. Whatever the it on math class doodlings, as Pisces teacher at North, Mr. Bleck Other changes he noticed case, that person has feelings fun as they are. February 20-March 20 was a P.E. teacher in Pulaski, are the new athletic facilities, and they’ve been hurt. Now’s Leo Slow and steady wins the race. Wis. He chose to transition namely the cardio room, and the time to say you’re sorry. July 23-August 21 You’ve been trying to rush your from P.E. to health because an enhanced positive environ- November 23-December 22 It’s time for a haircut. As you life to the point of exhaustion. “every breath you take, there ment around the school. Stock up on pencils and pens shed the inches, try to cleanse Remember to take a breather is some aspect of health go- He hopes to leave a legacy this month. You’re going to the mind of any hairy thoughts. every once in awhile. Just go ing in.” He hopes to translate at North as a well-respected, lose a lot of them. They’ll It’s best to go into this month with the flow and you’ll swim his skills as a P.E. teacher into approachable teacher who is be gone without a trace and clean shaven – inside and out. like a pro. a classroom setting in order always there for his students. CULTURE Appleton, Wisconsin October 2013 Vol. XIX Issue II Page 9 Make your mark with new fall fashion tips By Rachel Brosman We want you colors are all the rage this dudes can rock camouflage season. jackets or pants easily be- Although this school year Do you have fashion Maroon has been a high- cause of the casual vibe it may seem like the same old questions or want to be lighted color for about a year gives (just don’t wear the routine, one thing is always interviewed for the next now, and there are no signs of jacket and pants at the same sure to change every year: the article? Contact Rachel it going out. time or else people will think fashion. Brosman via facebook. As the leaves turn colors you really are in the military). On a monthly basis, this and fall to the ground, we can Adding simple touches to column will include the new- still pay tribute to the col- the clothes you already wear est updates on what is hap- sically any article of clothing. ors of summer with various can greatly enhance your pening in the fashion world, This season also appears to shades of green. look. how to apply the trends to be primarily focused on com- Military green is a wide- Cuff up your pants or roll your wardrobe, and even in- fort. Along with the previ- spread color that is not just up the sleeves of your sweater terviews with your fellow ously mentioned graphic tees for jackets anymore. How- to be effortlessly cool. When classmates. and flannel shirts, beanies and Rachel Brosman sports ever, anything with a military temperatures continue to Not only will women’s slouchy pants are stylish yet styles that are trending vibe is in right now. drop, don’t be afraid to throw fashion be the focus, men’s casual options. this season, including In addition, neutrals, em- on a scarf and a beanie to style will also be discussed. As the days get chillier, knit a maroon dress and a erald green, and pumpkin keep warm and stylish at the As expected, this season has beanies are perfect for staying beanie. orange are perfect colors brought a whole new array of warm, but at the same time same time. for this season simply to en- styles. can sport an outgoing color By following these styles, hance the autumn atmosphere The majority of prominent ing will definitely give you or even clever words. Just re- you should be able to breeze around us. trends this season are remi- that rocker look. member that hats are not al- through the school year with As for the men’s styles, niscent of the 90’s grunge era. By themselves or under- lowed in school, so keep it for ease. they currently have been very With this style, flannels can neath however many layers the weekends or for waiting at Please keep in mind that reflective of the women’s be layered with just about you desire, graphic tees are the bus stop. there is no need to follow all styles. anything: tied around your easily the perfect amount of Slouchy pants are basically these trends if it isn’t your This is due to the fact that waist, over sweaters, over casual and cute. Whether the the comfort of sweatpants, style. Pick and choose the many of the trends right now tanks, or under denim jackets. T-shirt displays a comical just with a more delicate fab- things you like, and try them could go for either gender. Speaking of denim, acid saying, food, animal, or band, ric and an intricate design. out if you want. 90’s grunge with flannels, wash and distressed jeans and it is an easy way to show off They are effortlessly cute Fashion can be a huge con- denim, and even leather looks jackets will put an edge to any your personality. with a simple tee and moc- fidence booster, especially if great on the gents as well as outfit. If you’re really into Currently, there is an over- casins. you focus on what you like, the ladies. this trend, leather pieces of whelming popularity of cat While everyone has their instead of what others think With the military trend, just about any type of cloth- prints, not just on tees, but ba- personal favorites, certain of you. What’s on your playlist? By Kate Bennett and Carrie Jandourek

Kamy Veith Haley Moran Austin Solheim Allie Frank Mrs.Stidham-Gerbert Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Teacher

• “Lost Generation” • “By the Way” • “Bleeding Out"” • “Australia"- The Shins • “Walk This Way” - Rizzie Kicks - Red Hot Chili Peppers - Imagine Dragons • "Weight of Living Part1 -Aerosmith • "Royals" • “Misery Business” • “Bad Blood” - Bastille • “Sweet Emotion - Lorde - Paramore - Bastille • “Rocking the Suburbs” -Aerosmith • “Classic” • “Beekeepers Daughter” • “The Scientist” - Ben Folds • “I’m Gonna Be - MKTO - the All American - Coldplay • “No Sunlight” (500 Miles)” • “American Girl” Rejects • “Get Lucky” - Death Cab for Cutie -The Proclaimers - Bonnie McKee • “Loop” - Daft Punk • “Lisztomania”- Phoenix • “The eHarmony Cat • “Everafter” - Peppina • “Contact"” • “The District Sleeps Lady Song” - Mariannas Trench • “Hallelujah” - Daft Punk Alone Tonight” -YouTube • “After Ever After” - Jeff Buckley • “My Songs Know What - The Postal Service • “Firework” - Paint • “I Write Sins You Did in the Dark” -Katy Perry Not Tragedies” - Fall Out Boy - Panic! at the Disco CULTURE Appleton, Wisconsin October 2013 Vol. XIX Issue II Page 10 North’s drama club prepares to scare By Elise Edwards ents. “My favorite part was As October approaches, so having the ability to try out does an exciting fall event: different techniques on the North’s Haunted House. Con- various people going through ceived, created, and run by the house and eventually hav- North’s Drama Club, it brings ing a final product that works in teens and adults from all really well. The scariest part over the Fox Cities for two fun of working the house was def- nights of scares and screams. initely seeing all my friends Each year, the house runs by a in costume,” said Catherine different theme. Backer, a senior. According to Allie Frank, Curious, but not in the senior Drama Club officer, mood for a scare? No worries, the theme this October is for flashlight tours can be giv- en upon request. “If a child is “Reborn” for two reasons. Haunted House “The obvious one is that the too scared or the parents wor- Dates: ry the house will be too scary house is back after a break we • Friday, Oct. 25, 1-4 took last year in order to do for them, they can sign up for p.m. & 6-11 p.m. Spamalot, a fall musical. The a flashlight tour. The child is second reason is that we’re • Saturday, Oct. 26, given a flashlight and taken totally rethinking the house 1-4 p.m. and 6-11 through the house, guided by this year. We are not limit- p.m. a Drama Club officer. ing ourselves to old haunted Tickets: When they enter each room, house traditions, but are cre- • Adults, $7 the actors will reveal all their ating a new direction to take • Children under 12, scaring secrets and tips so the house in instead.” $5 that the kids can learn what The creation process varies it’s like to work in a haunted from year to year, but Drama even spookier effect that pitch house. It’s a really neat ex- Club officers agree that it’s a perience and we are the only Liza Long gets into character before doors open at blackness can’t provide. The huge task to take on. “I love same goes for sound; it’s all house in the area to offer the whole process of just North’s last Haunted House in 2011. Photo by Appleton these tours,” said Frank. This North Drama Department about anticipation. Technical wracking your brain for room design requires just as much feature is provided to give ev- ideas. We have spent so much creativity as any other aspect eryone the experience they’re time just bouncing ideas off makeup, every idea thrown for a varied haunted adven- of the house,” said David looking for. each other, and so far, that is in by club members is key to ture. Light and sound also Gansen, senior Drama Club Whether you’re young or how we have come up with making the house a success. play a huge role in the fear officer. old, North’s haunted house our best additions to the house With more than fifteen dif- factor. “Darkness is scary be- North students who have provides for an entertaining this year,” said Frank. From ferent rooms, Drama Club cause you don’t know what’s staffed the house in past years “Night to Dismember” to be determining the floor plan makes use of a vast array of in it, but sometimes the right remember the fun of dressing enjoyed with friends and fam- to designing costumes and props, costumes, and makeup amount of light can create an up and scaring peers and par- ily. Arctic Monkeys in tune with season Recipe of the Month: By Elise Painton With summer coming to Hot Chocolate Pudding a close and the bonechilling By Megan Gundrum other ingredients in a breezes of autumn coming blender and blend well. from the corners of textbooks Fall is just around the Add milk with a wire and underneath leaves that are corner. To reminisce in falling to the ground, nothing is feelings of warmth on whisk. Heat and stir until better than a new fall record. cool autumn days, try thick. The Arctic Monkeys bring this hot chocolate pud- exactly that with their fifth ding. studio album, “AM”. Between Ingredients: hauntingly enchanting tunes • 6 cups of whole milk like “I Wanna Be Yours”, and • 4 eggs “Arabella”, frontman Alex • ¾ cups of sugar Turner & company bring many breathtaking songs to the table. Alex Turner performs at the Coachella Valley Music • 4 Tbsp. of corn starch The entire album features a and Arts Festival. Photo by Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles • 4 Tbsp. of cocoa strong vintage rocker influ- Times/MCT • Pinch of salt ence, and it comes together almost feels like jumping into a very romantic and unique Instructions: Photo by Bonnie Trafe- very nicely with the crooning a time warp to the more simple sound. Some songs are heart- Heat milk until it’s al- let/Chicago Tribune/ vocals of Turner. stopping, and others manage most boiling. Combine days. MCT The sultry single “Do I Wan- A personal favorite track, to push the limits of your mind na Know?”, released in early “Snap Out Of It” is probably and energy. This album is truly June, became an instant hit the catchiest song of the al- an amazing piece of art, and among new and old fans of the bum. was definitely worth the long Interested in writing for band. It’s a real rebel anthem It’s one of those “roll-down- wait from the release of the sin- that gives a nod to the follow- the-windows-and–sing” songs, gle. It’s highly recommended Culture section in the Nocti- ing track, a 2012 release, “R which is perfect for these last to those trying to find more mu- U Mine?”. Both have a very few weeks until it’s much too sic from the indie-rock genre. luca? Contact Caroline striking quality about them, cold. The following song, For fans of: The Beatles, The even if “Do I Wanna Know?” “Knee Socks”, pairs well with Black Keys, The Strokes, Tame Augustine via Facebook. has a much more downtempo “Fireside” for a chilly night. Impala sound. Listening to the album In whole, the album carries SPORTS Appleton, Wisconsin October 2013 Vol. XIX Issue II Page 11 Girls Tennis battles to stay on top By Maya Murzello during practice and this season mondson and Reichardt were The North Girls Tennis team I didn’t have that. The main number two doubles but re- had the challenge of maintain- goal was to try to see every- placed Richards and Sheu in ing their position in the top body a little bit each day.” the singles lineup. According half of the conference. The Another challenge was to Coach Burt, “To be com- team made adjustments to the three-time state qualifier, Kelly petitive and get a team down line up by positioning players Stymiest, graduated last year to state, a strong doubles team differently. along with others, leaving big was more viable. Also our for- The next challenge was hav- shoes to fill. However, talent- mer number one doubles slid ing only one coach for Varsity ed players such as Katherine down to number two.” While and Junior Varsity, which was Richards, Natalie Sheu, Catie Catie Edmondson said, “The a total of thirty girls. The JV Edmonson, Morgan Reichardt, number one singles player and coach, Jill Rietveld, was on and others stepped up to the the number two singles play- maternity leave. Coach Scott challenge. er would make a formidable Burt took up the challenge of The Lightning Girls Var- number one doubles team.” So coaching both teams. Changes sity Tennis team accepted the far this strategy has worked. Catie Edmonson is the had to be made with practic- challenge to qualify for state. Many seniors on the ten- number one singles es and matches. Each team To help achieve this goal and nis team have been playing player on Varsity. Photos make an even stronger team, through all four years of their would only have thirty min- by Lee Mrotek utes with the coach. On hav- the number one and number high school career. Richards ing to coach the whole team, two singles players, Rich- shared this sentiment and said, sad and it will hit me eventual- Coach Burt said, “Time man- ards and Sheu were paired up “I feel good about it. I enjoy ly.” This sets up the opportuni- Natalie Sheu, number agement is key. In the past, I to become the number one playing tennis and enjoy the ty for the Junior Varsity tennis one doubles player, re- had more one-on-one time doubles team. Previously, Ed- people that are here. I will feel team to take on the challenge. turns the ball. Girls Cross Country is a force to be reckoned with By Becca Finger Katherine Flood at 16:01, Isa- Jensen said that the dynamic Typically, going for a run is bel Edmonds at 16:03, Kaitlin team is really what causes it to not the pastime of choice for Squier at 15:47 and Kendra be such a good time. “It doesn’t most students. People tend to Jensen who has a personal re- feel good, but if all of us are cower away from the idea and cord at 15:07. getting through it together, it’s brand running to be too difficult These girls find good reasons pretty fun,” she said. for their liking. Most people do for joining cross country with Gruender said, “It’s the good not enjoy running for miles at a the little things such as Choco- times we share together as a time nor do they even consider late Milk Monday’s. This spe- group that brings everyone in.” doing it day after day in a com- cial event involves each runner When asked what the team’s petitive sport. being rewarded after a particu- goals are for the season, Jensen larly tough workout with a car- said that the girls are all hoping Members of the Girls Cross Alyssa Gruender Country team, however, em- Kendra Jensen has ton of chocolate milk. to get to state together as a team has a personal best brace the grueling sport and a personal best of The satisfaction of working and place in the top five. With work hard from 3:15 to 5:30 of 16:23. 15:07. hard is a good payoff, but there high goals and each other to every day after school to per- girls. Lauren Farina is a sopho- 16:23, and a new transfer to is certainly more reason than lean on, the varsity Girls Cross form well in their meets and more who has a personal record North, Dakota Holzem who that for lacing up their tennis Country team will certainly achieve their personal goals. time of 15:00, and other sopho- has a personal record of 15:43. shoes for runs that stretch miles. light up any course they run on The varsity team consists of mores include Lauren Drankoff Juniors on varsity include When asked what draws her to this season. nine extremely hardworking at 16:03, Alyssa Gruender at Maggie Burneske at 15:34, cross country year after year,

Meet the athletes of the month: Cross Country Sylvia Valk, Junior Will Shockey, Senior 1. When did you start 1. When did you start run- running cross country? ning cross country When I was in seventh When I was a little sevie at grade at Einstein. Roosie tech (Roosevelt Mid- 2. What is your personal dle School) record? 2. What is your personal I ran 2.5 miles in 16:45 at record? last years conference meet. My record is 3.1 miles in 3. What is your favorite 17:22. part about cross country? 3. What is your favorite I love drinking chocolate part about cross country? milk after meets and prac- Bus rides to the meets be- tices. cause... WE RUDE! 4. What is your best cross 4. What is your best cross country memory? Going country memory? Earning to state or when I earned 5. Why do you enjoy run- first place at my first meet of Senior Will Shockey, fourth runner from the right, second place at the Free- ning? I get to stay in shape my junior year. starts a race in the 2012 season. dom invite last year on JV. doing what I love every day! 5. Why do you enjoy run- cause I get to see Amy Tegtim- ning? I enjoy running be- ier and Syl-Pill every day. SPORTS Appleton, Wisconsin October 2013 Vol. XIX Issue II Page 12

Senior Javante McGraw attempts to catch a pass during a preseaon football practice. McGraw is cur- rently leading the team in receiving yards with 117.

Get Appleton North’s student section “gets rude” during the gold-out game on Sept. 20. The student section is lead by Mr. Lightning, Justus Oesterreich. Photos by Elizabeth Floodstrand Lightning Rude football all means football at North, but the ac- players Ftion isn’t all on the field. It’s the fans in listen to the stands yelling and cheering, the marching Head band carrying a tune, and the performance team Coach with pom-poms in hand. School spirit doesn’t Rob Salm stop with these few. The Noctiluca’s photogra- during phy team now needs you! We are looking for practice. exciting photos of student athletes and student spectators to publish throughout the year. If you would like to see your photos Appleton North Performance Team huddles up printed send them to Sports Editor Mill- Senior leaders before they take the field during halftime on er Jozwiak at miller.allen.jozwiak@gmail of the student .com or tweet @jozwiakmiller. Sept. 20. Photo by Samantha Thiel section watch the game Sept. 20.

Appleton North’s Lightning Marching Band lines up pregame on Sept. 20. The band is made up of 177 North students lead by conductor Mr. Jim Thaldorf. Kruel and Danz a dynamic duo born to run By Justus Oesterreich and should continue to do so ics of Rob Salm. with speed and conditioning. throughout the season. N: Do you take pride in Football also helps my endur- The Appleton North foot- I recently caught up with blocking for Ethan Danz and ance for . ball program has had yet an- both of them for a brief Q&A. receiving ratchets (Ratchets N: When did you start play- other strong start to the sea- are given to players when ing football? son going 5-0 overall and 3-0 Keegan Kreul they make a big block)? A: I started playing football in the VFA. Noctiluca: When did you A: Yes, I take just as much in the 4th Grade. Much of this success has start playing football? pride in blocking as I do run- N: Would you rather score a relied on the two-headed Answer: I started play- ning the ball. Plus, hatchets game winning goal in the la- monster in the backfield, ing football in 4th Grade in get ratchets. crosse state title or score the spearheaded by Junior Ethan McHenry, IL. game winning touchdown in Danz and Senior Keegan N: How has the transition Ethan Danz Camp Randall Stadium? Kreul. Danz gets the bulk of been from playing football in N: How does lacrosse help A: Definitely the - Ethan Danz has aver- the carries, but Kruel is just Illinois, to playing in Wiscon- you with football and vice down at Camp Randall. I ab- aged about 149 yards as important, creating holes sin? versa? solutely love lacrosse, don’t per game this season. for Danz to run through. This A: The transition has been A: Lacrosse definitely get me wrong, but football duo has given defenses big refreshing and life changing keeps me in a shape. There would just be more reward- problems the first five games because of the coaching hero- is a lot of running so it helps ing.