From construction worker to poet Noble Prize Nominee Bei Dao shares his poetry with Northside by Brendali Rios

On Thursday Mar. 1, students gathered in the third floor atrium to listen to guest Th speaker Mr. Bei Dao. Thanks to the English Department’s efforts, Mr. Dao came in and talked about his journey as a writer who was The Student Newspaper of Northside College Prep HS penalized for just that—his writing. Mr. Benincasa addresses the audience before introducing Mr. Dao. | ANDRIANA MITRAKOS April 2012, Volume 12, Number 7 In 1949, he was born Zhao Zhenkai in Online at www.thehoofbeat.com Beijing to a middle class family. He later took compared the magnitude of his fame to that hungry for books. We would steal them from the nickname Bei Dao which translates into of The Beatles. He told stories of Mr. Dao the library.” “Northern Island” due to his northern origins being chased by fans who wanted to catch a After his speech, Dao read excerpts from and preference for solitude. The Cultural Rev- glimpse of the acclaimed poet who could pack his poems in Chinese. His translator, Eliot olution, which lasted 10 years, cut his educa- stadiums of over 40,000 people who came to Weinberger then proceeded to read the Eng- tion at the junior high level. His early profes- listen to him speak. lish version of the same poem. sion as a construction worker ultimately led Harris introduced Dao by mentioning “Your name has two windows/one opens him to speak out through poetry during the some of his accomplishments and painting towards a sun with no clock-hands/the other revolution. During the 1989 pro-democracy the setting for the story that Mr. Dao was opens towards your father/who has become a protests, Bei Dao wrote a poem which be- about to tell. Mr. Bei Dao then took the po- hedgehog in exile/taking with him a few un- came the protesters anthem. While attending dium and greeted the audience. In a heavy intelligible characters and a bright red apple/ a literacy conference in Berlin, he was told he Chinese accent and a very soft-spoken voice, he has left your painting/how vast is a five- could not return to his wife, child, and China. he told the story of his struggle and journey year-old sky.” Weinberger translated. Later while in exile, Mr. Dao wrote through Europe with nothing but his poems This excerpt from Dao’s poem, “A Picture many poems, such as “Requiem” and “New in hand. (for Tiantian’s fifth birthday)” shows his abil- Year,” which are now among his great- “Writing was dangerous back then,” Dao ity to personify and objectify, which is one of est. World renowned Bei Dao has had his said. “Most American students wouldn’t un- his signature styles. In this poem, Dao refers work translated into over 40 languages derstand. The police took everything one to having to leave his wife and five-year-old and has received several nominations time: my poems, notebooks, everything. I daughter behind in China. for the Noble Peace Prize for literature. had to build my own secret room so that I The presentation ended with a Q&A ses- Mr. Dao was accompanied by his translator could write and not get caught. The only way sion, in which students asked Mr. Dao what Eliot Weinberger and Susan Harris, the edi- to make copies of things was by hand.” his favorite poem was. torial director of Words without Borders, an People back then were hungry for knowl- “The ones that are yet to be written; the online magazine of literature in translation edge but did not have the means to acquire it. ones that are coming,” Dao said. Mr. Dao speaks about his poetry. | ANDRIANA MITRAKOS As Mr. Weinberger introduced Dao, he “We stole books,” Dao said. “We were Sleeping through the alarm Listen to the poem! Slam Poetry Team wins Kenwood Academy’s Kristin Turner re- ceived the first 10 out of 10 score from the at Louder Than a Bomb judges, but was trumped by Gonzalez’s piece about Puerto Rico that earned raving scores, by Andrew Hague all above 9, from the judges. Chance the Rap- per, a hip hop artist who graduated from Northside’s poets reigned supreme at the Whitney Young, started off the third round Louder Than a Bomb finals when they won with a new track of his upcoming album, with a difference of half a point among the #10Day. Sauter was next for Northside who top three teams at the Vic Theatre on Mar. 10. opened up with a piece commenting on the The dimly lit venue roared to life once American society that got the crowd snapping the emcees of the Louder Than a Bomb fi- and shouting for more after he ended. nals opened the night with a dosage of quick Northside’s piece, performed by Sauter, Ms. Irizary waits in line to face Dr. Murphy who is attending late students. | SYLVIA WTORKOWSKI and clever lines that got the audience snap- Gonzalez, James Amick, Adv. 300, and Emma ping and cheering. Northside was one of four by Sylvia Wtorkowski a model for students because if my faculty Coleman, Adv. 309, called “The Commute” teams competing alongside Whitney Young and staff can’t get to work on time, how can I was one of the best received group poems of High School, “Epic Sounds” from Kenwood The always punctual Ms. Irizary, expect my students to get here on time?” Dr. the night by the judges, and it secured North- Academy, and Julian High School. more commonly known as “the atten- Murphy said. “Just as students will be penal- side’s slim victory. In the first three rounds, a poet from dance lady,” walked through North- ized, you will be too. You will be reprimanded, “Is this the reason that your thigh shifted each team read their own poem. Group poet- side’s entrance in shame on Mar. 23. and it will be in your personal file.” a little uncomfortably to the right of mine, to ry was featured in the fourth and final round. For the past twelve years, Ms. Irizary Dr. Murphy was visibly frustrated and create that extra inch of schism between our After each piece, the panel of judges rated the has been at her desk at 7:25 each morning. questioned Ms. Irizary as to why she was lives?” the poem read. poem on a scale of 1 through 10. The poetry However, on Mar. 23, she briskly walked into tardy for work. Her light mood took a turn for Kenwood Academy placed second, Whit- touched on multiple powerful subjects, in- the building 40 minutes late. Numerous tardy the worse when she received the blunt reply, ney Young placed third, and Julian High cluding death, sexuality, and heritage. Tyler students stood in line, IDs in hand, waiting “I’m never late but today my alarm clock School placed fourth. Mrs. Flanagan was rec- Sauter, Adv. 200, and Ashley Gonzalez, Adv. for Ms.Irizary to mark them tardy and send didn’t go off. I overslept. I’m sorry.” ognized earlier for her hard work for the team 209, were both given honorable mention for them up to their individual advisory rooms. by winning the coach of the year award. the Poem of the Contest Award. For the first few minutes, these students “It’s still hard for us to believe that we AJ Tran, Adv. 201, was the first poet to waited patiently for Ms. Irizary to come take won,” Tran said. “We thought for sure that get things going for Northside with her poem her place in the office. However, they quickly Whitney had taken first. It’s just been a crazy “Dear First Grade Teacher.” became fed up and showed her numerous season, and we’re ecstatic to be competing at “Boys line up on the left side, girls line looks of irritation the moment she walked Brave New Voices during July 17-22 in San up on the right,” Tran started, articulating through the doors. “I feel terrible,” Ms.Irizary Fransisco, which is the National Slam [Com- her words with shifty hand gestures. “I need said, “It’s more work for the other clerk.” petition].” two boys to hold open the doors for the la- As the line began to crowd the first floor, dies, and remember, ladies first. At these Dr. Murphy walked into the midst of the For videos of the winning words a line of nurses walk head held high be- chaos. Seeing the crowd of students in the fore their proud soldiers, proud because they pieces as well as other pieces first floor entrance, Dr. Murphy had to stop get to flaunt their growing arms to girls who by the Slam poetry team visit: her work in order to take Ms. Irizarry’s place. Ms. Irizary and Dr. Murphy have an argument when stand a head taller than they are.” www.thehoofbeat.com She stated, “Ms. Irizary, you need to be she arrives late to work. | SYLVIA WTORKOWSKI ONLINE Visit www. thehoofbeat.com for more articles. NCP NEWS Photos: Elephaant witthh Rriiddeerrss Local School Council (LSC) Report year for CWIP, and SIPAAA will not be taking by Zobia Chunara place this cycle. -PARC is a new assessment aligned with Meeting: March 13 Common Core National Standards. Current- Present: John Ceisel, Kathleen Andrade, ly, Northside students take EPAS EXPLORE Barry Rodgers, Vicky Andrews, Gail Myers PLAN ACT SEQUENCE, but this may be fazed Jaffe, Vicki McMannon, Crystal Melto, Diane out as PARC is integrated. Monnich, Zobia Chunara -There is new mandatory interim testing for all students from this year forward; in- Principal’s Report: terim assessments are going to be given three -Northside’s Slam Poets won Louder times a year for all schools. Northside re- Than a Bomb for Northside, and Ms. Flana- ceived a waiver this quarter because we have gan was elected Coach of the Year; they will be our own assessments and over 1400 AP tests off to California this summer. and ACT tests given as well. -65 out of the 284 incoming students -Teacher evaluations will be based on stu- have perfect scores. Upon request, Mr. Rod- dent performance beginning next year. Eng- gers explained that there is 5% for principal lish, Language Arts, and Math are the only discretion, 5% of special based education subjects formalized thus far for Common students, and 5% for students going through Standards. NCLB process. -The Chicago Board of Education has pro- Hillary Pham, Adv. 200, works at the face-painting station. | COURTESY OF LANANH HO -In public comments, there was concern posed a 2% raise over 5 years for extra time about the tier admissions process and con- for teachers. There will be no more raises cern that there can be loopholes in the sys- other than those tied to merit, and there will tems, which give some prospective applicants be no more accumulation of sick days. There an advantage. Mr. Rodgers commented also will be a longer school day and year, higher that because of the tier system, Northside has healthcare costs, less prep time for teachers, had to decline acceptance to students who re- and no additional resources. ceived scores of 895 out of 900. -There is a new requirement for one year -The longer school day now consists of of technology or a computer science class. Mr. 102 minute blocks with advisory every day, Yanek applied for a grant to fund the new Ex- which was requested by students who took ploring Computers Program. the Student Council Longer School Day sur- -New Update: Northside’s kitchen will vey. have a makeover, ready in time for students -The two blocks following colloquium on returning from Spring Break. There will be Wednesday will be non-credit and can be used the regular school lunch, in addition to a new for studying, academic enrichment, academic food line that has restaurant quality food for teams, sports, physical education and health. students who are willing to pay a bit more. -Continuous Work Improvement Plan Upcoming meeting dates: (CWIP), a program similar to SIPAAA, will Finance Committee: after spring break replace it. The SIPAAA requires that at least Parent Network: April 12 three goals for Northside, determined by the LSC: meeting April 24th LSC. New training will take place this school

Students run the arts and crafts table set up in Northside’s cafeteria. |COURTESY OF LANANH HO Student Council Report Good for the soul by Carly Jackson could be used by students on Student Council by Carly Jackson collecting donations that will allow for 5,000 Coffee Tuesdays. The Coffee Tuesdays would Rosh Hashanah and 5,000 Passover meals to Student Council received a grant pro- consist of a council member sitting in one Many Northside students will be prepar- be delivered throughout Chicago. More Chi- posal form from Project ARC (Assist. Relieve. of the atriums with the coffee machine. Stu- ing for the many religious holidays in April cagoland programs include Jewish Child and Cure.) on Mar. 12, which requested $600 for dents could come up to the council member to this month, which include Easter, Passover, Family Services collection for Camp Firefly, a bracelet sales which would benefit an orphan- get coffee and take advantage of the moment and Ramanavami. However, many of these camp for boys and girls, ages nine to16, deal- age in Cameroon. The council will vote on this to ask a question about Student Council ac- students will also be spending a lot of time ing with social disorders. proposal during its next meeting. tivities or suggest an initiative to the council. volunteering with their religious centers. The Muslim Community Center at 4380 The Council has discussed methods of Student Council received a grant pro- Chicago’s centers of worship, like the N. Elston Avenue provides opportunities to advertisement for grant funding. One pos- posal from Chinese Dance Club. To fulfill the Fourth Presbyterian Church at 190 E. Dela- volunteer with charities like the Zakat Foun- sible advertising idea is to distribute grant club’s need, the council requested the help ware Place, provide many opportunities dation of America, which develops orphan proposal templates to advisory representa- of Asian Club, the host of I-Night. The two for service. For example, people of all ages sponsorship and directs donations for disas- tives who will post the forms in their rooms groups intend to create a grant program that can volunteer through Fourth Presbyterian ter relief. The Muslim Community Center has and explain the grant proposal process to the will specifically be for I-Night dance groups. Church’s City Lights program, which pro- been working with Zakat for over 40 years. students in their advisories. The council also The Council may become more in- vides tutoring, health seminars and more “I go to Sunday school at the Muslim hosted a grant proposal information meeting volved in Field Day. Traditionally, Student programs for people in Chicago. High school Community Center,” Khan Haque, Adv. 503, after school for interested students. Council has paid approximately $1750 for the students can participate in many mission said. “When students graduate from Sunday Student Council is investigating the pos- bill of the Field Day celebrations and the ad- trips throughout the year, abroad and close school they volunteer [with charities like sibility of a State of the School assembly, ministration has matched that amount. The to home. An upcoming project will include Zakat].” which could take place in the morning on a Council may investigate possibilities for veg- building maintenance and spring cleanup on Living in a city as diverse in religions as school day or during a colloquium. Options etarian food options. The Council expects to the grounds of the historic church at 6400 S. Chicago means that students have many op- also include an after-school town-hall meet- provide approximately the same amount of Kimbark, in Chicago. Students will learn how portunities to volunteer, despite their beliefs. ing or announcements made by advisory rep- funding this year. the church works with the Angelic Organics Many students volunteer with non-religious resentatives. Student Council will have a suggestion organization to improve local access to fresh, centers in April and some choose to partici- Sophomore Senator Gloria Ellis, Adv. box, where students can submit ideas for ini- healthy food via community gardens and pate in an “Alternative Spring Break” project. 400, and Junior Senator Spencer Parts, Adv. tiatives. The suggestion box will be located urban farming classes. Ideas for projects can be found at www.doso- 306, have researched the possibility of the on the Student Council bulletin board in the Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago will be mething.org. council purchasing a coffee machine that hallway outside of the cafeteria. The Hoof Beat • April 2012 • NCP News 3 National rank, national merit The boat’s taking on water leading Chicago high schools were Whitney programmed with school appropriate music. 14 Northsiders win Young and the University of Chicago Labora- Senior Luncheon could No dubstep or suggestive music will be per- prestigious award tory High School. mitted. The luncheon committee guarantees Upon receiving semifinalist notifications be the next disaster that students will still be able to hear the by Regine Sarah Capungan in September, students are required to take since the Titanic music blasting from the speakers borrowed the SAT and complete a short application from the art department. The art depart- Ever since the school’s opening in 1999, form and essay online. The finalists are then by Sharon Flores ment is also working to make hand crafted Northside has had a reputation for its high notified in February, and are offered a variety decorations to keep within the budget. Left The senior luncheon is an important ex- achieving students. Each year, a handful of of scholarship packaged from the NMSC and over twenty hour art projects will be put on perience. Seniors gather together for one of its students become National Merit Scholars. other organizations. display to create a unique Northside feeling. the last times they can call themselves high This year, there are 14 National Merit Schol- Recognition has been given to both the Unclaimed ceramics and sock puppets made school students. On June 6th some seniors ars in Northside’s class of 2012. scholars and the school. The increase in this at Elephant with Riders will be selected and will be dressing up, getting ready to docu- The count of National Merit finalists and year’s National Merit Scholars further ben- placed as table centerpieces. ment this experience by taking hundreds of semifinalists stood for more scholars than efits Northside’s academic reputation, paving pictures with their classmates onboard the any class before, with the record at 10 schol- the way for a better learning environment for Odyssey at Navy Pier. Students who have “Why the hell did we pay ars in the classes of 2009 and 2010, and seven its students. cleared all of their school debts will be there. in 2011. There are roughly 250 students in the $50 if we still have to What could be better than lunch on a boat, class of 2012, a small class size in comparison National Merit finalists right? That is if it even happens. pay for cookies? I could to previous years. This factor makes the 14 On the small chance that the luncheon is scholars account for the largest percentage of buy 50 McChickens Mitchell Caminer, Adv. 203 not canceled, the plans will face some neces- National Merit Scholars in a Northside class. Jayce Feiger, Adv. 204 sary changes this year. Due to the low number with that money.” “I am very proud to say that this has been of students who bought tickets in time, the our best year ever in terms of students earn- Cecile Franke, Adv. 202 However, Ms. Tomasiewicz’s efforts to money collected must suffice for the entire ing that recognition,” Principal Barry Rodg- Daniel Graham, Adv. 201 encourage students to attend translated into cost of the trip. In efforts to meet this year’s ers said. “Think what it says for the school... a deserted sales table during lunches, and the Daniel Hautzinger, Adv. 205 low budget, the catering budget needed to be Northside is a place where really academic luncheon will likely be canceled altogether David Jaffe, Adv. 204 curtailed. Students will receive two slices of excellence is something that is expected and because of the low interest level this year. the school’s healthy cafeteria pizza, a side of attained.” Yuwei Lei, Adv. 202 The administration apologizes for the incon- fruit, and one carton of two percent fat milk. The awards are given through the Na- Adira Levine, Adv. 204 venience and assures the class that the ticket Cookies will also be sold for $1. On the bright tional Merit Scholarship Corporation money will still be put to good use. Rather Michael McMannon, Adv. 200 side, this meal will serve as a final reminder (NMSC), depending on a student’s score on than returning each student’s money, it will Colleen Monforti, Adv. 201 of the familiar cafeteria food served at North- the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholar- be donated to Northside as a second class gift side every day. ship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), a test Bridget O’Brien, Adv. 203 to be used in ways administration deems fit. “Why the hell did we pay $50 if we still administered junior year. After the NMSC Should the luncheon be cancelled, Ms. Caplice Samuel Saks-Fithian, Adv. 207 have to pay for cookies? I could buy 50 Mc- receives all of the tests, the corporation sets will repaint the school musical set and seniors Timothy Suh, Adv. 209 Chickens with that money,” Allie Martinez, benchmark scores that students have to can celebrate with a do-it-yourself brown bag Adv. 207 said. meet in order to become semifinalists, 16 of Joshua Williams, Adv. 209 luncheon behind the student cafeteria during If students have song suggestions, they whom are Northside students. The other two the Prairie State ACT testing day. are asked to simply bring their iPods pre- Peace of mind Kim Jong-Unbelievable by Regine Sarah Capungan can Award of Excellence, a prestigious award of his choice. Suh was also given a full-ride Let Them Do Yoga! in which students are judged by a series of es- scholarship to Wonsan Agricultural Univer- plans a yogathon Of the variety of scholarship competi- says, community service projects, and phone sity—an offer that he politely declined. tions that are available for students to enter interviews. Suh’s parents became aware of In North Korea, Suh attended an awards by Jamilah Alsharif today, it is rare for one to give students the the award through a family friend and pres- banquet and ceremony in Pyongyang, the na- opportunity to meet international leaders. sured Suh to enter. The application process tion’s capital and largest city. At the banquet, People of all ages have the opportunity That is why Timothy Suh, Adv. 209, received took roughly a year to complete. Suh and other finalists listened to speeches to practice yoga for free at Northside on April the “phone call of (his) life” when the Kore- “There were times when I felt like the en- by awards committee members and govern- 21. As part of their colloquium requirement, an-American Awards Committee called to tire process was going to be a waste of time,” ment officials. the 20 members of Let Them Do Yoga!, led inform him that he and his family would be Suh said. “There was so much work involved “Education is everything. It is what en- by Ms. Mulligan, Math Department, and Ms. attending a convention in North Korea. and I had school, extracurriculars, and college ables one to take over the world,” Evange- Andrews, Technology Director, will serve as “I was completely speechless,” Suh said. applications to work on. I’m pretty happy line Paek, the head of the Korean-American model practitioners at the yogathon. “On the phone I was like, ‘Are you serious?’ I that it paid off in the long run.” Awards Committee, said. “I hope that my students learn the many worked really hard on the essay, but I didn’t Along with the all-expenses paid trip to Toward the end of the banquet, the final- benefits that yoga can bring to them – physi- think it was that great.” North Korea, Suh was awarded with a half- ists lined up to meet the officials, including cally and mentally,” Ms. Mulligan said. Suh was a finalist for the Korean-Ameri- ride scholarship to the North Korean college Kim Jong-un, the Supreme Leader of North Among the yoga poses that will be prac- Korea. ticed during the yogathon are the warrior, “He was kind of intimidating,” Suh said. downward dog, and dead corpse. The only re- “He didn’t smile for the entire night and he quirement for people interested in participat- really didn’t say much when we met him but ing in the yogathon is to have a mat. Ms. Mul- everyone felt really proud shaking his hand.” ligan will provide mats for people that sign After the awards banquet, Suh and the up for them, but the first come, first serve other finalists attended a series of lectures basis may prevent everyone from getting a at Kim-Il Sung University. The lectures were mat. Students worked with Ms. Andrews to followed by group outings, during which the create a webpage for the yogathon with the finalists toured Pyongyang and the surround- Google document link needed to sign up for ing countryside. the event. Ms. Mulligan is also encouraging During the last night of the trip, the final- her colloquium students to invite the local ists were given another banquet. The banquet aldermen, since she believes that it would was less formal than the previous awards cer- be more meaningful if an invitation were re- emony, and the finalists were served Ameri- ceived from a student rather than a teacher. can food and danced to Korean pop music, “It’s a great experience for me as some- Suh’s favorite genre. one who aspires to get a yoga teacher certifi- Samantha Suh has begun the first set of cation,” Kelsey Waxman, Adv. 202, said. “I’m essays required for the award, and will for- most excited for the community to be intro- mally apply next year. Her brother’s achieve- duced to yoga and get excited about a new ment this year has inspired her to input more way to move around and take care of their effort throughout the entire application pro- bodies. I hope they get a good sweat.” Timothy Suh attends one of Kim Jong-Il’s observances. | BRENDALI RIOS cess, and it has also reassured her that she stands a chance at winning. 4 News • April 2012 • The Hoof Beat The little perfect incoming freshmen Incoming class of 2016 gathering on Mar. 7. There they went further into the details of the students who would be is the highest scoring taking the advanced mathematics course for the 2012-2013 school year and for the follow- to come through ing three years. “Next school year, we will be implement- Northside’s doors ing a new schedule at Northside, one that all members of the community must grow accus- by Calum Blackshaw tomed to,” Dr. Murphy, vice principal, said. “As Principal Rodgers described in his email, The class of 2016 is already making head- all students will remain after school on col- August Malueg, class of 2016, excited for AP Calculus way with 203 of the 272 incoming students loquium days next year. For those students BC. | EMMA MALUEG receiving perfect scores on the selective en- selected to take these various math courses, rollment exam. CPS and Principal Rodgers you will be in a pilot program that we hope to Northside faculty has yet to announce sent an e-mail to those students who received implement in later years, where students, not the names of the students in the other cal- these scores and congratulated them on their only freshmen, but also juniors and sopho- culus programs. Dr. Murphy explained that success. Mr. Rodgers also sent an e-mail to mores may take classes or prepare outside of they were not going to until the students had three freshmen who will be allowed to take the regular school schedule in a course they made their decisions; the students admitted multivariable calculus next year: Chana Mih- Natalie Ogbuagu, class of 2016, studying for precal- may later take for college credit.” to multivariable calculus had been informed kta, Avery Turl, and Tiffani Cheng. There will culus. | NELSON OGBUAGU Some of Northside’s present stu- earlier and responded with approval to CPS. also be five students that will be able to take Northside’s calculus teacher, Ms. the math department is developing a curricu- dent body does not agree to the freshmen’s Calculus AB, and three freshmen students in Runkel, was actually rather pleased with the lum special for these students. pilot process. BC. idea and hopes that it will be implemented “We are also looking for any other stu- “It’s just like when they started the tab- “Due to your high aptitude test scores, nicely. dents willing to participate, but there is no let program,” Adrian Nacedo, Adv. 306, said. you will be allowed to take these advanced “It will be great, as they can mentor the guarantee, and they will need to have a meet- “They gave a later class benefits that classes mathematics courses during one of your XYZ seniors in the class and it’ll open up their ing with Mr. Lim and the math department before did not have the opportunity to do. By scheduled classes after colloquiums,” Rodgers schedules in later years,” Ms. Runkel said. to decide on their choices,” Rodgers added in the time they allow other grades to take multi wrote in his email to the students. “Perhaps then they can start on pilot courses a second email to the teachers. during the new schedule, most of us would Aside from the principal’s first real men- have already graduated.” in science or even physical education.” tioning of colloquium schedule for next year, Northside held its freshmen welcome Whitney Young soon to become Whitney Houston High by Diego Vela play the piano; my teacher had me practice Many students at Whitney Young are ec- not anticipating it. two Whitney Houston songs,” Shariell Cros- static about this idea. They have begun mak- “I’m going to do everything in my power Six-time Grammy winner and legendary by, Adv. 206, said. “It’s crazy to think that ing sweatshirts and t-shirts with the name to ensure that this proposal does not make it pop-singer/songwriter, Whitney Houston, she’s now dead. I feel that as a music student, “Houston” instead of “Young.” Some students through the board,” Jessica Thompson, Stu- has recently passed away. On February 11, I should do something to commemorate her.” have gone as far as changing their schools on dent Council President at Young, said. “Whit- 2012, Houston was found dead in the bath- Crosby does not seem to be the only stu- Facebook. ney Young has been around since 1975 and room of her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton dent who feels that a commemoration should “When I heard about this proposal, I had was the first magnet school to open in Chi- Hotel in Los Angeles, where she was prepar- be made to the late Whitney Houston. Whit- an anxiety attack as to how great I thought cago. To change the name would be an abomi- ing to attend a pre-Grammy Awards party. ney Young High School has recently made a it was,” Brittany Beige, Young sophomore, nation to our education system and our city.” Her death has come as a shock to America, proposal to the Chicago Public Schools board said. “I went on Facebook that same night When Young alumnus Michael Jack- for at a tender age of 48, she was considered to change their name to “Whitney Houston and changed my school. I now go to ‘Whitney son, Class of ‘09, was asked his opinion, he by many to be happy and full of life. High,” as a reflection of their award-winning Houston High’ instead.” stated “I would be very disappointed if the Many Chicagoans showed their respects music department and as a national symbol According to a recent report from the school were to change their name. Whitney by posting Facebook statuses and expressing of respect to the artist. board in charge of the name change, Bobby Young has a very rich history, and for them to their respects via twitter. “I think it’d be a great idea,” Billy Jean, Brown has decided to go on tour and donate change their name in a matter of months over “As soon as I found out ol‘ girl passed Young senior, said. “No one even knows who all the proceeds to the school. some celebrity is embarrassing. If they were away, I texted everyone in my contact book,” Whitney Young is or what he did. I think it’ll “I got a phone call from Whitney Young a to choose a singer, it should be someone in- Henrietta White said. “It’s a big loss, really. give our school a fresh, new touch.” few days after Whitney’s funeral. I have never ternationally known, someone who had more I spent the rest of the day tweeting my feel- Many students seem to have the same been so touched,” Brown said. “So now, I’m influence and fame.” ings. I ended all of them with ‘#ExpectTheUn- opinion as Jean; they feel that Houston has going to all the major cities, and every single Though Whitney Houston’s death has expected’ and ‘#IWillAlwaysLoveYou’.” made a bigger impact on society than Young, penny I make will go to the school. I honestly stirred heartbreak around the nation, it is The news of Houston’s death comes as a even though he was a MIT graduate and civil don’t care how the money gets used, I have clear that her fans will always love her. A final shock to Northside students as well. rights leader. He fought to end employment invested my full trust into this institution.” decision will be made by the end of June for “I remember when I was first learning to discrimination and served as an advisor to As excited and eager as some students the 2012-2013 school year. presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon. are for the name change, some students are Cafeteria changes to come after spring break by Zobia Chunara CPS offers on a given day. Since the company does not work under CPS, it will charge stu- On Mar. 23, Principal Barry Rodgers in- dents, even if they are eligible for free or re- vited Dr. Murphy, Student Council, LSC Stu- duced lunch. The kitchen will be remodeled dent Representative, Ms. Cirrincione, physi- over spring break and company members will cal education department, Mr. Benincasa, train Northside staff to prepare its food. English department, and other Northside So far, only Whitney Young High School students to food sample new menu options is a part of this program. The number of stu- that will be offered to students for lunch after dents that take part in their school’s lunch Spring Break. Northside’s kitchen will under- program helps the company decide whether go changes during spring break. Chartwells or not to sell food there. Taft High School is Thompson Hospitality will bring its lunch among the next school the company is hoping program to Northside. to work with. The menu options include wings, Philly Chartwells is looking for students who cheese steak, and Asian Stir Fry for $3.50 can come up with a name for Northside’s each; Italian beef sandwich, Italian sausage, new kitchen. For example, Whitney Young’s and the meatball sandwich for $3.00 each; Kitchen is called the Dolphin Café. Any stu- tacos, spicy black bean burger, and popcorn dent who can come up with the best name will chicken for $2.00 each. Chartwells will make receive an iPod. Send name ideas to hoofbeat. Faculty and students sample food from Chartwells Thompson Hospitality. | JAMILAH ALSHARIF sure not to serve the same menu option that [email protected]. LIVEMUSIC EVENTS “HowIt’s tough to make for everyone it work” Neezy puts out his new charity ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT album

THEATRE The Pirates of Penzance have come to steal the stage tucked in their belts. School musical was a The plot follows the adventures of a pi- huge success rate’s apprentice, Frederic, played by Ellis Srubas, Adv. 206. After earning his freedom by Miranda Roberts from the pirate king on turning 21, he ven- tures off in search of a wife. He abandons his A hush fell over the auditorium as the first intention to marry his nursery maid, lights went down on Mar. 23 as the overture- Ruth, played by Hannah Doruelo, Adv. 204, to the first act of this year’s musical, Gilbert because of their age differences and in hopes & Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance, flowed that he can find a younger, more attrac- from the orchestra pit. The stage had been tive woman. After leaving the ship, Frederic transformed to look like a sea vessel with a encounters the daughers of Major General towering sail on one side and an anchor on Stanley (Ben Winick, Adv. 208) and becomes the other side. The musical, directed by Ms. enamored with Mabel, played by Noa Rosen, Martinez, ran from Mar. 22 to 25. Adv. 206. The first scene began with the Pirate Mixed in with the budding romance, King, played by Jacob Laden-Guindon, Adv. there was the action of the pirates and humor

Winick as Major General Stanley singing on stage during the school musical | MIRANDA ROBERTS orphans, and have a soft spot in their hearts cowardly, yet well-choreographed, police led for those who are also left without parents. by Kyle Sebastian, Adv. 204 as Sergeant of There were several scenes that made the audi- Police. In the end, however, young lovers are ence burst out laughing. One particular scene reunited, and pirates and ladies alike join in occurs when Major General Stanley, and the the celebration. Pirate King argue over whether he was saying In addition to the actors on stage, the orphan or often. The two words sounded the musical was brought to life by the way the same because of the English accents the ac- lighting and the set created the mood. In the tors used throughout the musical. The lines first act during Frederic’s confrontation of were said with such sureness that it was clear Ruth, a pulsating red background added to that the actors had been practicing and focus- the tension between the two characters on ing with such intensity. stage. The second act opened with an ancient Srubas and Rosen declaring their love for each before the audience | MIRANDA ROBERTS The terms of Frederic’s freedom are re- ruins of a church and the nearby graveyard, versed on a technicality (Frederic’s a Leap which set a somber mood as the Major Gen- 307, blazing in slashing his sword back and throughout the production. The pirates de- Year baby and while technically 21 years old eral wept over his deceitful actions in act one. forth at some invisible foe. He and the other clare that they cannot make raids on groups has not yet had 21 birthdays). He returns The orchestra was rehearsed by Mr. Mi- pirates looked rugged and brawny with five weaker than they are, and are afraid to raid to the pirates, they pursue the General Ma- chael Lill, fine arts department, and led by o’clock shadows on their faces and pistols groups that are stronger. They are also all jor’s daughters until they are stopped by the concertmistress Lina Vidulich, Adv. 205.

MOVIE Movie rendition of the book “Hunger Games” pleases the palate by Maria Flores Whoville. It made the necessary contrast and Peeta act like a celebrity couple and are tion block for slaughter. One scene, where the with the lifestyle of the districts. Most of the presented on television to try to get the audi- Gamekeepers, who are seated in a white room Years into the future, the only things people from the districts live in starvation ence’s favor. They try to win the favor of the with a hologram of the arena, place beastly that remain of the North American continent and poverty. They are forced to work in the crowd, who chooses which district’s represen- animals in the arena to chase down contes- are 12 districts ruled by a far distant Capitol. production of designated products for the tatives might be able to send them equipment tant s showed just how much the Capitol en- Each year, the Capitol asks each of the 12 dis- Capitol in exchange for sustenance. to survive. joyed from the tributes’ suffering. tricts to give up two young people to fight to Once the districts revolted against the Katniss and Peeta struggle in a kill or be Even though most of the time the par- the death on a televised show for the Capitol’s Capitol, and their punishment was the Hun- killed environment to retain their dignity and ticipants are stabbing each other to death, di- entertainment. “The Hunger Games” movie, ger Games to remind the districts to never humanity and not just be treated like pawns rector of The Hunger Games, Gary Ross, kept based off of Suzanne Collins’s best-selling attempt a revolt again. Katniss Everdeen’s in the Capitol’s game. Their defiant actions violence minimal by only choosing certain book, explores the decisions one is left with (Jennifer Lawrence) twelve year old sister, stir something in the people who have to scenes to highlight the Capitol’s brutality. A when everything is controlled by someone Prim, was randomly drafted and because Kat- helplessly watch as their children are killed few very minor characters were left out. For else. niss knows that Prim’s life is at risk, she goes for sport, igniting a revolution. example, the mayor’s daughter Madge, who The Capitol lives in absolute squalor of instead of her sister. In The Hunger Games, The cinematography aligned with the ac- gives Katniss the mockingjay pin, was left out wealth and advance technology. Plastic sur- Katniss repeatedly demonstrates that she will tion scenes. One particular scene where Kat- in the movie. The mockingjay’s significance gery is used everywhere to obtain superficial do whatever she can to help her mother and niss uses mines to blow up her adversaries’ was not explained as a symbol of rebellion. beauty, and in their eyes, seeing young people sister after her father’s death. supplies causes the viewer’s ears to ring. The The movie and book shows the results kill each other in cold blood is fun and has When Katniss goes to the Capitol with muted and muffled sound makes the viewer when cultural and class differences are made become a yearly pageant. The movie’s depic- the other tribute from her district, Peeta Mel- go through that same panic and stunned feel- the priority in the world. “Catching Fire” the tion of the Capitol was spot on, with people lark, played by Josh Hutcherson, the boy who ing the character felt. second movie in the Hunger Games trilogy is dressed in painfully colorful skin-tight cloth- once saved her from starvation, they both The movie really solidified the conception scheduled to come out November 22nd 2013. ing and with hairstyles out of Dr. Seuss’s train for four days. During training, Katniss that these children were being put on an auc- 6 Arts & Entertainment • April 2012 • The Hoof Beat TELEVISION 10 things I learned from watching Downtown Abbey their days locked inside their home to be con- right now. Instead of selling out like Disney fooled by the fact that soap opera is not in the Lessons to gain from sidered anything worth watching. or Nickolodeon, they have put out a truly show’s description when it is in fact as melo- 2. The servants do not dine with the powerful and impressive product with Down- dramatic as they came. watching television’s family town Abbey. For all of its petty faults, “Down- 8. Penmanship is an important skill most acclaimed show It’s not the fact that I found it surprising town” is one of the more remarkable shows to learn to see the servants not eating with the Craw- on television right now and surprised me that If you had horrible handwriting you by Andrew Hague ley’s, but to see how unnecessarily prepared it found the directors, producers, and actors, were not going to make it in the early 20th and eager to please the family they were was to put this show out on a not-for-profit chan- century. The letters that inform the Crawley a little shocking. When the workers shot up nel. family of urgent and important news needed out of their seats to greet one of the Crawley’s 5. Talking formally is the best way to to be scribed perfectly. If you were unclear in who entered the dining space I couldn’t help talk anyway possible, it would take weeks to send but sigh. This family inherits a mansion, locks I have discovered that talking like I was and receive a letter that corrected the previ- away all of their money, but still are treated born in pre World War I England is the best ous mistake. Penmanship was an absolutely like royalty? I’m not sure whether I envy the way to have a conversation with people. In- crucial skill to have. Crawley’s lifestyle more or less than I pity the stead of asking my friends if they would like 9. The ugly sister is not always the lives of the servants. to go to lunch with me, I now ask “Dearest kindest sister 3. I would enjoy having my own per- friend, would you find the time to go accom- You do not have to feel so bad for the ugly sonal staff pany me to luncheon?” sister in “Downtown.” Edith Crawley, the un- On the subject of servants, I’ve learned 6. Dresses are essential at the dinner fortunate looking sister of the Crawley family that it would truly be awesome to have a staff table when compared to Mary and Sybil, is not the do my biddings. Mr. Carson, the butler, is who The rich always dress in formal attire for nicest of the bunch. Her jealousy is transpar- 1. The habitual chores of the rich and I would want to lead my team of servants as dinner. On a Monday night or a Thursday ent throughout her schemes in each episode the poor can prove to be slightly enter- well. Carson is firm, productive, and respect- night, it was absolutely imperative to dress as she seems to be after every man who loves taining able – all three are qualities I would search for nicely for dinner in Downtown Abbey. Lady her pretty sister Mary. Edith never does any- Downtown Abbey, named “the most crit- in a butler. Whether it was turning the televi- Cora’s elegance at the dinner table caused me thing that makes you like her as a character, ically acclaimed show of 2011” by the Guin- sion on, picking up groceries, or making me to convince my mother to put on a dress be- and in fact she was one of the few characters ness World Records, has set a new standard breakfast, a staff of butlers and maids would fore every dinner so we can establish a strong I actually despised when watching the series. for what Americans consider to be great tele- only increase the efficiency of the life I live. I sense of respect at my own dinner table. 10. “Downtown” is actually pro- vision. Apparently every family in America could spend more time doing homework in- 7. Do not be fooled, “Downtown nounced “Downton” is content with sitting down on their couch stead of making myself a sandwich. Instead Abbey” is a soap opera Something I learned right away was that on a Sunday night to watch a family wander of doing chores around the house I could tell Although nowhere in the show’s descrip- Downtown Abbey is not actually a location around an old mansion, gossiping about how my parents about how my day was while my tion is it stated, “Downtown” is clearly a soap downtown in a city or country. In fact, it is the new valet is mortally disabled because servants did it for me. opera. The show is riddled with ridiculous spelled “Downton” and refers to the actual he has a slight limp or how dinner was not 4. PBS is not as bad of a channel as I twists in the plot, melodrama is ever so pres- home they live in. Unfortunately, I have been served as perfectly as the night before. I’ll once thought ent in the air, while nothing is off limits in regrettably referring to the show as Down- admit that the cinematography and direction After spending my time watching “Cy- terms of sexuality. Don’t get me wrong, I town Abbey when I recommend it to my col- of the series is superb but I don’t find the ev- berchase” and “Arthur” as a child, I was im- think soap operas can be entertaining and leagues and teachers. eryday lives of a wealthy family who spends pressed with what PBS has going for them “Downtown” is no different, but don’t be

ART Are you more creative than a third grader?

must have skipped a generation, as his father than boys,” Griffin, feminists’ favorite new Artists from Chicago Marcel DuChamp, had a famous sculpture of artist, said. “I believe my art should depict are finding their talent a urinal. the constant struggle that boys and girls face. “I almost didn’t paint this,” DuChamp There is a constant power struggle that my at a younger age said. “I could barely handle the smell, and felt classmates fail to see. Since I don’t have any- like I was going to pass out at almost any mo- one to talk to about it, I draw what I feel. The by Chris Ceisel ment. However, I feel like that helped me re- world is full of struggles. I just try to draw ally capture the mood of the bathroom fully.” them the only way I know how to.” At the Museum of Contemporary Art on Some of the art was unique because it did Experts say that his art has never been Saturday, Mar. 24, the Children Truly are the not involve painting or sculpting. Three-year- drawn in the way he draws it or by someone Artists exhibit was on display for the public. old Andre Sontastein had uniquely arranged as young as he is. He is described as poten- This exhibit was a one-time presentation of his blocks in unique patterns to capture his tially the next Leonardo Da Vinci. He has a some of the most unexpected artists. It fea- moods at different times. He made elegant lot of potential and will be watched closely by tured children from the ages of 3 to 12. feats of architecture as well as simple stacks. painters and collectors. Although these children were young, His variety and surprising mastery of archi- The exhibit had a wide range of artists. they did not lack talent or ambition. Finger- tecture contributed to his unique form of art. A commercial for Google featured one of the painter Michael Angelo, age 6, painted an “I think that my art will only get better artists who used modern technology to ex- almost perfect replica of the Sistine Chapel when I get older,” Sontastein said. ”My par- press why he should get a dog. He eventu- ceiling. ents only let me use the big blocks because ally got the dog, who accompanied him to the “I would work on it every day between they’re afraid I’ll choke. As soon as I have showcase. nap time and lunch,” Angelo said. “I just did more tools, my art will become more about Four-year-old, Michael Charles, painted it a little bit at a time, and before I knew it, I what I want it to be. I will be the master of different animals. His nickname, the sloth, is was done. I really can’t wait to start my next block-building.” attributed to him for the long time he takes to piece. I plan on doing a sculpture of the David The showcase featured about a dozen produce his works, but also because he likes with Play-Doh.” artists, but it was focused on the sketching to paint sloths more than any other animal. There was more than just artists who of a 12-year-old. Cristobal Griffin had begun Duchamp’s painting “The Toilet After My Dad Has “My parents only let me use special made replicas, however. Ten year-old David drawing when he was about three. By the age Been There For Ten Minutes or More paint,” Charles said. “They tell me that my DuChamp had an exceptional piece titled of 12, he had found his own ways of shading paint is edible because I keep eating it, but the Sexes, features Minnie Mouse and other “the toilet after my Dad has been there for and using shadow that experts say has not this new paint doesn’t taste nearly as good the female characters battling against their male ten minutes or more.” DuChamp’s unique been done before. He had drawings that are old paint that they told me was lead-based.” counterparts. What makes it unusual is that use of color and brush strokes captured not not only modern, but timeless. It appeals to The exhibit was full of up-and-coming although Griffin is 12 and a boy, he draws his only the horrid sight, but the horrendous young people and to people of older genera- artists and captured the future of what the fight coming to a stalemate. Most psycholo- smell that must have ensued from the toilet. tions. art world will be in years to come. These art- gists would assume that a 12-year-old boy He portrays his honest and genuine horror of Griffin has decided to draw different ists were truly talented. Their pieces will be would ritualistically have the male side domi- using the bathroom after his father. His fa- cartoon and comic book characters fighting available through June 1, 2012, but will be on nating their female rivals. ther commented that it seemed the toilet art each other. His most famous piece, Battle of display only until the end of March. “I don’t think that girls are any weaker The Hoof Beat • April 2012 • Arts & Entertainment 7 THEATRE Giving a whole new definition to the the acronym F. M. L. struggle to becoming comfortable with her Fml: How Carson sexuality. However, it is her English teacher who shows up when she needs someone to McCullers Changed give her advice and lend her strength to face My Life play truly bullies who beat her and sent her to the hos- pital. captivating The play educated the audience about the effects of discrimination against LGBTQ by Jamilah Alsharif persons. When Jo’s locker is vandalized with the word faggot, Emma and Mickey react Based on Carson McCullers’ The Heart is with anger and try convincing Jo to speak a Lonely Hunter, fml: how Carson McCullers out against the hate crime. The scene created saved my life, written by Sarah Gubbins and tension in the room and made some people as directed by Joanie Schultz, is about the rela- uncomfortable as the characters. As Jo tries tionships formed between individuals despite to hide the incident from everyone at school, their differences. The play was presented at explaining how she could have easily used a the Steppenwolf Theater from Feb. 28 to Mar. Sharpie to cover her locker entirely, Mickey 18. The main character Jo, played by Fiona tries explaining to Jo that she must do some- Robert, is the target of gay bashing at her thing to put an end to the unfair treatment Catholic high school. Jo admits to knowing she receives from her peers. others were mad at her for sticking out, but it The characters’ portrayal of teens was is not until her junior year that things get out very realistic. The text messages that were of hand with the way her schoolmates treat sent between characters were shown on one her. To everyone around her, she is a tough of the four big screens on stage. In a scene girl with a lot of confidence and self-respect, where Emma is drunk after a party and Jo but when the scene changes to her bedroom brings her to her home, Emma and her boy- and she is talking to her gay best friend Mick- friend begin to send text messages to each ey Windlap, played by Ian Daniel McLaren, other. Since Emma was drunk, her actions or Emma Rogers, played by Zoe Levin, the were humorous; at one point she starts sing- preppy girl with the jock boyfriend, the audi- ing loudly in an attempt to remember the ence sees how insecure Jo really is about her (left to right) Fiona Robert and Ian Daniel McLaren in Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ production of fml: how name of the song, and then she goes on to ex- sexuality. Carson McCullers saved my life written by Sarah Gubbins and directed by Joanie Schultz. | COURTESY OF MICHAEL plain a government conspiracy with the use Only five characters are seen through- BROSILOW of corn products. out the entire play. Aside from Jo, Mickey, es her learning experience through the read- Steppenwolf Theater will present two and Emma, there is Jo’s older brother Reed, that Jo is interested in a lesbian by the atten- ing with that of the real world. She creates a more teen series; Time Stands Still on Apr. 21 played by Bradley Grant Smith, and Jo’s Eng- tion she pays Emma after a class lecture and superhero alter ego, which is the archangel St. and The March on May 12. People interested lish teacher Ms. Delaney, played by Lily Moje- then by Mickey’s playful teasing. As Jo reads McCullers’ work, she interlac- Michael, and takes the audience through her in speaking out against LGBTQ discrimina- kwu. From the beginning of the play it is clear tion can follow the It Gets Better project.

MUSIC Poor Guy songs using my prepaid flip phone. But even Young Neezy drops his though the sound quality is not the best, the message of the album is stronger than ever.” newest album “Lemme Songs like “Prayin’ for that young FAFSA” Holla At A Dolla” and “Ni, I’m Broke” are powerful pieces that truly embody the message Neezy is hoping to by Nelson Ogbuagu send with this album. Clever lyrics like “The haters usually bounce when they’re faced After releasing his widely acclaimed “Pro- with such a balla, I just lost my dribble, so can fessor Neezy’s Lessons in Swagonometry” I holla at dolla?” from the song, “Ninja, I’m album, Nelson Ogbuagu, Adv. 206, most com- broke,” encompass the tone of the album by monly known for his rap alias, Young Neezy, emphasizing Neezy’s dedication to deep lyr- had been placed on the path for success. With ics, regardless of the detriments caused by a multi-million dollar deal with Original having no bank roll. Gangsta Swag Records, Neezy was headed “I’m just trying to let the world know for the top of the rap game. But his constant that it’s hard out there in these streets you squandering of millions of dollars on shoe- know?” Neezy said. “Sure, the instrumentals laces and Betty White paraphernalia, without are really just me tapping my pencil against any music to regain his profit, had thrown table tops and my mom yelling at me in the Neezy into a spiraling state of bankruptcy. living room, but that’s what makes it raw. He has now returned, looking to regain his That’s what makes it real.” fame and fortune, with his latest album titled He has a few renowned, but deeply un- “Lemme Holla at a Dolla.” derground artists also featured on the album. “I’m still all about my money,” Neezy On one of his more popular tracks, titled said. “It’s just that I don’t have any of it right “Thrift Store Swaggin” he features popular now, and I’m kind of desperate.” underground artist named That Guy to con- His utter lack of funds for the majority of tribute his style to the chorus of the song. life’s necessities has been the inspiration for This song tries to appeal to the life of average the album. He wanted to make sure that his individuals, as to bring Neezy to the level of underground fan base was very much aware his fans: “Young Neezy got no money in the of his struggling status in hopes of inspiring bag but he’s still looking fly, on that thrift them to buy his CD. store swag.” “The cover of the CD is hand drawn, and “Rappers these days try to make them- I went to Kinko’s to get some copies of it for selves look like gods among their fans,” Neezy that’s what makes this CD so relatable.” Young Neezy’s “Lemme holla at a Dolla” the tape,” Neezy said.” I also recorded all of my said. “Me, my pockets are hurting just like a Neezy’s album can be found online and album is completely free for the public. Do lot of other young men and women out there, iTunes. For a just small donation of 99 cents, your part to support. 8 Arts & Entertainment • April 2012 • The Hoof Beat TELEVISION ART At least viewers found a new series to enjoy Life during death ABC’s new series reserved flower shop owner to a concerned Morbid Curiousity mother whose characteristics as a CIA agent Missing looks to very soon resurface after she hears of her son’s ab- exhibit on display at duction. promising The numerous action shots that take the Chicago Cultural place are very fluid and believable. They make by Regine Sarah Capungan by Sylvia Wtorkowski it seem as if the scenes are being shot right in front of the viewer because of their rapid This exhibition contains explicit imagery ABC’s Thursday night’s Mar. 15 premiere movements and quick scene changes. In one that may be disturbing to younger or sensi- of Missing centers around, Rebecca Winstone, scene in particular, Judd does a barrel roll tive viewers,” reads a warning sign at the en- a former CIA agent on a dire search for her across the pavement to hide behind a nearby trance of the Morbid Curiosity exhibit at the missing son. After a five year rift from acting, parked car when being shot at. Chicago Cultural Center. Beyond the entrance Ashley Judd surprises viewers with her ex- The show is remarkably similar to the is a large, black and white, painted mural of tensive action scenes that include shooting, movie Taken, a 2008 action thriller film di- skeletons and dying humans. Entitled March jumping, and a great deal of running. rected by Pierre Morel. Here, the basic sto- of Death, by Hugo Crosthwaite, the mural The show opens with a scene that depicts ryline is almost identical in that it centers was just one of many eye-catching, death- her abducted son, Michael, (Nick Eversman) around an ex-CIA operative whose daughter themed works of art on display. prior to his disappearance while on a summer was kidnapped when traveling in France. The first half of the exhibit focuses on internship in Italy. In it, Michael’s father is The movie follows his search to retrieve his various cultures and their perception of assassinated in an explosion right before his daughter and return her home safely. death. Somber photos and stone sculptures eyes, and this is most likely the cause of Re- Just as Taken was well received by au- were displayed beside brightly colored Dia de becca’s reluctant attitude when it came to giv- diences, Missing was labeled one of the top los Muertos (Day of the Dead) skulls. An en- ing her son permission to travel abroad. 10 most popular series since its debut. Last Idol was airing at the same time. tire section seemed to be dedicated to Dia de Missing deserves great praise for its main week alone, 10.6 million people watched the Missing airs on the ABC network every los Muertos inspired artwork, most of which character’s dynamic transformation from a premiere, despite the competition: American Thursday at 8/7 central. reflected the culture’s tendency to poke fun at the concept of dying. Like the skulls, there were several other MUSIC works of art that gave a whimsical portrayal of death, most of which reflected pop-cul- ture influences. An altar, on which bejew- Maintaining the same style in an ever changing industry eled skulls and other trinkets were laid, was among one of the most amusing pieces in the exhibit. Behind the altar were several paint- The Shins release a ings that depicted skulls and skeletons. Among one of the most intriguing and mezmerizing new grotesque aspects of the exhibit was the pres- ence of real human skulls on both the altar abum and other sculptures. Artist Steve Dilworth by Minna Khan created a particularly disturbing sculpture, which consisted of a human skeleton, bound Over the span of 11 years, the Shins have in ropes, hanging from a wall. The back of released four studio albums, their fourth one the skeleton was covered in horsehair, and a being Port of Morrow. James Mercer, front human heart and liver was inside of it. When man of the Shins, decided to push aside his viewing this sculpture, one is left to wonder other musical projects and work to produce about the life of the person that had once pos- the band’s first album in four years. During sessed the organs. the year 2010, Mercer collaborated with pro- The second half of the exhibit was dedi- ducer Danger Mouse to form the musical act cated to deaths caused by war. The largest, Broken Bells. Due to this, he did not have most colorful piece in the exhibit was a cloud enough time to focus on the Shins. Finally, composed of bright, multicolored clothing. after releasing an album and an EP with Dan- It was created by Cuban artist Guerra de la ger Mouse, he had much needed to time to Paz to represent the leftovers of human lives. record a typical Shins album- songs that are Clothing, specifically military uniforms, was composed of hard to understand lyrics that also used to sculpt images of children holding are coupled with a solid melody. hands around a bomb, a kneeling figure, and James Mercer is completely responsible Michelangelo’s Pieta. for most aspects of this album. He wrote The influence of World War II was also every song and recorded every song mostly apparent throughout this portion of the by himself. Although he works with others on exhibit, especially on the subject of the Ho- the album, Mercer previously fired drummer locaust. Several photographs and sketches Jesse Sandoval and keyboard player Marty of concentration camp prisoners were seen Crandall after their 2007 tour, in addition to a catchy song that proves that the band has album, and consists of high-pitched vocals on the walls, and also included Art Spiegel- bassist Dave Hernandez being booted by the not lost touch with their appealing sound. provided by Mercer and a steady drum beat. mann’s Maus and paintings by Otto Dix. One band at some point during the recording of Following that is the albums lead single, Before that comes “40 Mark Strasse” where of these particularly interesting paintings the new album. Although they are no longer “Simple Song” a song about Mercer’s new Mercer focuses on his acoustic guitar and was viewed as an animation of war on a tele- apart of the band, Crandall and Hernandez marriage but it is also inspired by Jesse San- the song was inspired by a street in Germany vision screen. still made contributions to the album. doval and Marty Crandall leaving the band. nicknamed 40 Mark Strasse, where American Morbid Curiosity both disgusts and en- Mercer primarily worked with producer Every track on this album is as good as serviceman would pick up prostitutes. tices viewers into taking a closer look at the Greg Kurstin to play the instruments on the the next, and every track is classic James Port of Morrow is a complete success, art of death. Whether it is to admire the de- songs, alongside drummer Joe Plummer and Mercer, layered with different sounds and re- and is a great album to help continue the year tail on a painting or to speculate whether a bass guitarist Ron Lewis. Mercer, having to laxed instrumentals that result in a rock/pop in music. Mercer did not pay attention to the sculpture consists of real human body parts, rely on his own musical talents, released an- vibe. The third track, “It’s Only Life” similar to new developments that indie music has had one cannot help but spend a lengthy amount other album that people expected out of the most songs on the album, is insanely catchy over the years, in terms of electronic-based of time within the exhibit. Intricate depic- Shins. and the chorus seems to have an inspiration- instrumentals. He stuck by what he knew tions of the afterlife and truly morbin illus- Besides Mercer, Greg Kurstin helped al tone- “I’ve been down the very road you’re best, which was writing songs about love and trations of the human skeleton captivate au- Mercer to create an album that would have walking on, it doesn’t have to be so dark and nostalgia and providing warm instrumentals. diences. Rather than feelings of despair, the a sense of maturity and that would be more lonesome, takes a while but we can figure this Mercer managed to put forth beauty in not exhibition leaves viewers with feelings of awe sophisticated than previous albums. thing out and turn it back around.” only Port of Morrow’s sound, but also its lyr- and a greater understanding of death. It will The album begins with “The Rifle’s Spiral” The title track, “Port of Morrow” ends the ics. be on display until July 8 of this year. Poms Track and Field New dancers on the floor Making the exchange Men’s Poms team wants a dance-off Men’s and Women’s teams end in- SPORTS with Women’s team door season and prepare for outdoor Too confident, but too good Women’s Varsity water too overconfident.” After being overconfident in the first polo team overpowers half, Northside returned to what had proved to be initially effective in the game, playing to Payton their strengths by using their superior speed by Sharon Flores to create an effective counter-attack strategy that worked well against Payton. It all began on the defensive end as goalie Devin Nelson, Northside’s Varsity Women’s water polo Adv. 309, worked with defenders to shut team defeated Payton 12-5 on March 7 in down all of Payton’s offensive opportunities. their second game of the season. Although “We learned how to stop their offense an easy win, the game proved to be an assess- which is why we were able to make a come- ment of the team’s initial skill level for the back in the game,” Roback said. 2012 season. The match-up revealed some Nelson would launch the ball across the areas that Northside needs to improve upon pool to Northside’s fastest swimmers and for the rest of the season. Payton’s defenders, who were again unpre- Glaring unwaveringly, players waited pared, found themselves behind Northside anxiously for the referee’s release of the ball, players, struggling to catch up. Gillespie legs ready to launch off the ends of the pool. continued to showcase her incredible speed, With the splash of the ball, players raced to making it hard for Payton’s defense to keep reach it first, soon making it apparent that up with her. Once she was passed the ball Northside had one key advantage: speed. In for the counter-attack, she was gone. Push- the first lane, Megan Gillespie, Adv. 208, won Megan Gillespie, Adv. 208, attempts to pass the ball over her opponent from Payton. | SHARON FLORES ing the ball in front of her as she swam faster the ball every time. Clearly the better orga- the deep end harder, knowing that it would nent’s level. Unfortunately, this resulted in than Payton’s defenders could handle, soon nized and skilled team, the Mustangs made be more difficult to defend. Northside was several undefended goals, and soon Payton reaching the opponents goal, she remained a great run in the beginning of the game, taken by surprise and could not adapt well to was trailing by one. open for an uncontested shot or open pass to knocking Payton back and leaving it score- their opponent’s unorganized pressure. Pay- “Our main weakness was not coming set up an offensive attack. less. ton charged at Northside’s goal more aggres- back on defense,” Diana Roback, Adv. 309, “We have some really fast swimmers on “Over the years, you get a good sense of sively, almost in a chaotic manner. Payton’s said. “Payton made so many goals because our team so that’s really helpful when we’re which teams you can expect to put up a fight players had no real effective communication they had four offensive players on our side counter-attacking, which led to a lot of our and which teams would be defeated easily,” between each other, which translated in their of the pool while we only had two defensive goals,” Saowapak said. Tammy Saowapak, Adv. 302, said. “For the setup. players trying to prevent goals.” After the eighth, ninth, and tenth goal, it easier teams, even though it’s technically “One of our weaknesses stemmed from From an apparently easy win for North- was finally certain that Northside would win, varsity, we put our JV players in because we confusion from Payton’s unclear setup,” Jane side, the game was now almost tied. Although in spite of Payton’s attempts to bring itself in. know we would still win and it’s a good expe- Patzke, Adv. 403 said. “They were not really the Mustangs expected to win, they had to As one of the first games of the season, the rience for them. Payton has always been one setting up on offense or defense. They were make sure to put completely shut down Pay- Mustangs did extremely well, but had worked of those schools we thought we could put our just swimming whereever and we didn’t know ton’s offense early in the second half and put harder for an easy win that they knew was JV players in against.” how to react to that.” them away for the rest of the game, making it theirs if they had played consistently. Seemingly satisfied with their goals, By clumping up at Northside’s goal, almost impossible to comeback. “We did well for it being only the second Northside’s level of intensity dropped dan- Payton made it difficult for our defenders to “We expected to win, and we did, but we game of the season, but we still need a lot of gerously early in the game. Payton took ad- mark up on each player during the transition- were proven wrong when we thought it would work, Roback said. “Hopefully we will be fully vantage of this and brought itself back in ing counter-attack. Northside fell to common be easy,” Saowapak said. “Payton has stepped prepared in May for City Championships.” the game by attacking Northside’s goal in risky mistake of playing down to their oppo- up its game, teaching us that we shouldn’t be Men’s Track moving in the right direction Northside placed team, and they combined to run an impres- sive 8:38.89 time in the victory. second in City “That was the best race I have ever been in,” Edgerton said. “I am dead-tired now, but by Chris Ceisel during the relay I was in the zone. We all ran pretty fast, I still can’t believe we pulled that On March 18, Northside’s Men’s Track victory out with the last minute substitution and Field team went to the University of Chi- we had. Joseph stepped it up and filled in re- cago’s Henry Crown Fieldhouse as a team. ally well.” They came back as second place finishers. Northside Lady Mustangs placed fifth in Northside and Whitney Young were neck and city in the same meet. They scored 44 points, neck up until the end of the meet. Whitney impressive for a team with few veteran stand- managed to pull out the victory, but North- outs, but a number of younger stars with side still performed very well. They received potential. Senior Veronica Schwartz, Adv. 56 points in the meet, a score seven points 203, won the shot put event with a throw of above North Lawndale, which won third 28’, 05” and contributed a team-leading 12 place. points. Sophomore Deja Lindsey, Adv. 406, Track is a team sport, but some individu- placed third in the triple jump with a distance als stood out. Captain Mac Melto, Adv. 209, of 30’ 08”, and gave the Lady Mustangs six scored 20 of the teams 56 points, and won the points. Track Captain Pat Duffy, Adv. 205, leads the team in a cheer after City Championships. |CHRIS CEISEL 55 meter dash with a time of 6.6 seconds and The Lady Mustangs improved from the the 400 meter dash running 50.3 seconds, a few different elements, like the elements. Northside, strongly. I want us to leave a leg- eighth place finish they had last year by scor- This marks the half-way point in the season acy of winning. Something that I know these two of his four events. Captain Ezra Edger- ing 20 more points. ton, Adv. 208, anchored the Mustangs in a for the Mustangs. younger guys can pick up next year without “We have a strong team this year,” said “It is weird when you say that,” said Cap- us. We’ve got some really talented athletes on come-from-behind victory in the 4 person Kristin Wojcik Adv. 404. “It just comes down 800 meter relay. Edgerton dropped four sec- tain Pat Duffy, Adv. 205. “Especially as a se- our team.” to proving it on the track, and we do that, we nior, with this being our last year for sports, The Mustangs have performed well all onds off his personal record, and ran a split leave it all on the track.” of 2:04.18 seconds. Dan Graham, Adv. 201, it is hard to wrap my head around it. We will season. The men’s team finished the indoor Outdoor track starts March 21, for Men’s just have to use this as motivation to finish season with a record of 51-14, while the wom- Joseph Smith, Adv. 202, and Patrick Bren- and Women’s Track and Field. This adds in nan, Adv. 306, made up the rest of the relay the season, and our last year running for en’s team ended 25-8. 10 Sports • April 2012 • The Hoof Beat Meteors meet the Mustangs Olympic payoff Track and Field at World Sports Chicago De La Salle Invitational Scholars accepts six by Calum Blackshaw by Miranda Roberts The doors opened at De La Salle High School’s indoor stadium at 10:30a.m. on Sun- Six Northside students were accepted day Mar. 10, but the Northside Varsity Track into the World Sports Chicago Scholars pro- and Field Team came early for the Meteors In- gram this year. This year’s scholars are Ashley vitational in order to relax a little before the Bernardo, Adv. 306; Reed Cabral, Adv. 301; meet began. Coach Jon Gordon made sure Chad Massura, Adv. 302; Rachel Pellegrino, which members they had for each event as the Adv. 301; Meghan Quigley, Adv. 308; and team started warming up. Their day would in- Mason Speta, Adv. 301. The World Sports clude 16 events against 16 other teams. Chicago (WSC) Scholars provides eligible high Though she was not signed up as a partic- school seniors with a $5,000 renewable schol- ipant in any of the day’s events, team captain arship for college in a process that takes place Taylor Provax, Adv. 307, was there with food after they become scholars. and water to help the team. The De La Salle Annually, about fifty college bound stu- gymnasium crew soon started setting up the CALUM BLACKSHAW dents are chosen to become World Sports Brittany Brodersen, Adv. 401, makes an exchange to Lisa Wendt, Adv. 203. | event stations, preparing for the day ahead. Scholars. These fifty are given free ACT prep the competition on her first try ever, nearly with only two inches less than her. The first of the events was the women’s and counseling from Chicago Scholars. They shattering Northside’s record that day with Mac Melto, Adv. 209, was at no loss in 4x800 relay. Northside was actually not also have the opportunity to work towards 31 feet and one inch; the throw was only one power as he made fourth in the 55 meter dash going to participate because Claire Scheib- the scholarship money and interview for it in and a half-inches short of the record, made in with 6.49 seconds. Nathaniel Agharese, Adv. Feeley, Adv. 300, was sick and her alternate January of their senior year. Any junior can 2008 by Northside alumna Alyssa Anderson. 309, just placed fifth with 6.64 seconds, .01 Emmy Velasco, Adv. 401, was unable to at- apply so long as they live in and go to school Michelle Chojnacki, Adv. 501, made seconds faster than De La Salle’s own Carneal tend. However, sprinter Dejay Lindsey, Adv. in Chicago, but their unweighted GPA must fourth in the women’s 55 meter hurdles with Owens. 406, stepped in to help the team win first in be 2.0 or higher. 11.14, while sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick, The 1600 meter run was the coveted win the heat and second in the overall competi- Applicants for the World Sports Chicago Adv. 406, ended fifth with 8.64 in the men’s. for the Mustangs. On the men’s team, Cesar tion with a combined time of 11:59:87. At the scholarship are required to have played two Aliyah Jervier, Adv. 402, placed third in the Rufino, Adv. 400, Ezra Edgerton, Adv. 208, same time, the men’s team began the jumps semesters in a single Olympic/Paralympic long jump with 13 feet and 8.5 inches, placed and Patrick Brennan, Adv. 306, prepared for on the side of the track. Josh Williams, Adv. sport for at least two seasons in their years in fourth for women’s 55 meter dash with the ‘mile run’ during all other events. In the 209, and Porter Abbey, Adv. 502, each made of high school. The acceptable sports can 7.5, fifth in the 200 meter dash with 29.41, women’s, sophomore Mary Coomes, along a new personal best of 18 feet 6.5 inches and be any of the 29 Olympic/Paralympic sports and fifth in the triple jump with a combined with freshmen Madison Weatherly and Eliz- 17 feet 9 inches, with Williams ending in fifth listed on the website of WSC. Some of the 30 feet 4 inches. Her total gave her the most abeth O’Conor, stretched out and readied place. less common sports accepted are archery, tae- points of all the Northside athletes at the themselves for the day’s most enduring event. Following the women’s team, men’s var- kwondo, fencing, team handball, rugby, and meet, with 19 points, putting her seasonal In both events, Northside runners kept a good sity took third for the 4x800m relay, with Dan golf. The seasons of sports also do not need total at 55 points, the highest total on the pace, with runners never faltering to move Graham, Adv. 201, Joseph Smith, Adv. 202, to be played at the applicant’s school; private women’s team. ahead and finish quickly. In the men’s, Edg- Robert Szmurlo, Adv. 400, and Pat Duffy, Adv. clubs are accepted. Applicants do not need to Katie O’Rourke, Adv. 503, placed seventh erton dominated the course with first place in 205, who were each awarded a medal for their be the best in their sport, but they need to in long jump with 12 feet 3 inches, while Wil- a time of 4:49.92; after him and second place, combined time of 9:08.51. show a work ethic and good morals. liams finished fifth in mens with 18 feet 6.5 Brennan kept up to round out the top three Veronica Schwartz, Adv. 203, was in the “Throughout the application, we look for inches. Lindsey placed two inches farther with a time of 4:52.67, .47 seconds short of shot put competition. It was her first time in a commitment to athletics, academics and the than Jervier in the triple jump, while Wil- second place. Rufino endured and made his competition as a shot put thrower, as she reg- Olympic values,” Stephanie Miller, a project liams was awarded for placing second with best time of 5:07.50. During the women’s, ularly participated in only the sprinting and manager of WSC Scholarship Program, said. 38 feet 3 inches. Fitzpatrick was fourth in the Coomes made second with a personal best of high jump events. Schwartz fielded her put “Volunteering in the community, overcom- high jump with 5 feet 8 inches, and Williams 5:51.25, followed by Weatherly with 5:51.43; for the first time, giving it a good throw. With ing obstacles, living by the Olympic values of tied for sixth with only four inches less; in the they were only less than a second behind the all of her experience as an athlete in so many excellence, friendship and respect...these are women’s, Schwartz took fourth with a jump first place winner. O’Conor finished justly in sports, she did not disappoint as she won all things that make a student especially ap- of 4 feet 6 inches, and O’Rourke placed sixth fifth place with a time of 6:06.03. pealing.” Once a student is accepted as a WSC Baseball season heating up quickly Scholar, there are certain duties that they by Carly Jackson ters do not score runs and start off slow.” must fulfill. Scholars may give presentations Northside’s Varsity Baseball team com- The second game began with practically to younger students, sharing their story as a peted for the first time this season, playing two innings without a run. Then when North- student-athlete, or help publicize the scholar- a double header against Niles North High side was in the field during the second inning, ship program at WSC functions and market- School on Mar. 17. Northside lost the first Michael McMannon, Adv. 200, pitched a ball ing programs. This is expected of the scholars game 10-6 and won the second game 8-4. that the batter hit right back to him. McMan- at least twice each year when they are accept- Each game consisted of seven innings. non caught the ball and threw it to Brandon ed into the program. “In the first game the players made mis- Gutierrez, Adv. 304, who tagged first base. Often ways that students find out about takes early,” Varsity Head Coach David Rivera Two Niles North players were out because the scholarship opportunity is through their said about his team. “But in the second half of of that play, but another player eventually coaches, or other students at Northside who the first game, the guys settled down... They scored. are in the program. Yuwei Lei, Adv. 202, is played good defense, both the infield and out- The two teams held each other without a senior who is a WSC Scholar as well. She field, and made the easy plays the whole day.” any other runs until the fourth inning, in participated in swimming as a freshman and The game started out with Niles North in which Tyler Sauter, Adv. 200, and Malcolm sophomore and would recommend the pro- the lead and, by the third inning, Northside Grba, Adv. 508, were both walked. The fourth Tyler Sauter, Adv. 200, finishes a pitch. |CARLY JACKSON gram to any student. was down with a game score of 7-3. inning ended with the two teams tied at a “I was on Junior Varsity both years. I In the sixth inning, however, Northside’s score of 2-2. The fifth inning proved to be a another triple from Miller and a hit from Mc- would say that I did improve a lot from fresh- hitters were warming up. By the sixth inning, defining inning for Northside. Miller hit a tri- Mannon, who was tagged out near first base man to sophomore year,” said Lei. “But I wish Zen Iwankiw, Adv. 400, hit a ball that the left ple, and Tres hit a double that allowed Miller but allowed Miller to run to home plate. The I’d practiced harder so I could have improved fielder from Niles North caught on a bounce. to make Northside’s third run of the game. end of the game featured three strike outs even more.” However, the fielder missed the connection to Soon after, Tres stole third base and McMan- from Grba, and more defense that only al- Lei has been accepted by University of first base, and Iwankiw made it there. Then, non hit a double which brought Tres in for an- lowed Niles North to score two more runs, for Chicago, where she would be able to apply her Sam Miller, Adv. 208, hit a double towards other run. Also in the fifth inning, the team a final score of 8-4. scholarship since it is a four year college. The center field, but Iwankiw was tagged out near got the players from Niles North out with “We had younger players who stepped scholarship can only be used for tuition, room third base. well executed defense that included a pop-up up,” Coach Rivera said. “They showed that and board expenses. It is recommended by A highlight of the sixth inning was the caught by Wyatt Grillo, Adv. 507, and a ball they can play on varsity. We need them to play WSC for students to apply to multiple other home run hit by Clint Tres, Adv. 202, the only that McMannon caught on a bounce before well so we can be a good team.” scholarships. home run of the day. The home run came after quickly tagging first base. The varsity and sophomore baseball This year’s Northside senior WSC schol- Tres hit two foul balls, and it also brought in Back at bat, Northside continued to bring teams will be playing Von Steuben on Apr. 9 arship recipients were Zobia Chunara, Adv. Miller from second base. players in for runs, taking a greater lead and at Rogers Park at 4:30 p.m. and will play at 200, Lei, Fabian Lara, Adv. 206, and Rhyan “Our lineup hit well,” Coach Rivera said. ending the sixth inning with a score of 8-2. Taft on Apr. 13 at 4:30 p.m. White, Adv. 205. “Normally in the first game of the season, hit- Essential plays included a double from Grillo, The Hoof Beat • April 2012 • Sports 11 Optimistic outlook despite tough opening losses Successfully make smart shots,” Crosby said. “We also need Women’s Lacrosse to get settled on offense and have good stra- treading water looks forward to the tegic play.” Northside’s next game was against York Men’s Water Polo season High School. Taking the coaches’ words into By Timothy Suh account, Northside made some important ad- conquers Lane Tech justments like coming out on top more often by Nelson Ogbuagu The Northside Women’s Lacrosse Team on the draw and “checking,” and knocking the took a couple losses at the Montini Tourn- ball out of the pocket by hitting with the stick. After recently defeating the Walter manent at Montini High School on Mar. 17, Northside also made more runs into the of- Payton Grizzlies in their first conference its first games of the season. While the team fense area, something it could not do in the match, Northside’s Men’s Varsity Water struggled against a field that included primar- first game. However, the defense members Polo Team battled against the Lane Tech ily private suburban schools, the team looked made several key “shooting space” violations, Indians for a victory in their second con- strong in several areas of its game and is opti- which occur when a defender moves into an at- ference game on Mar. 9. At the sound of mistic for the rest of the season. tacker’s shooting lane at the risk of getting hit. whistle blown by the referee, the two Northside was scheduled for the first This opened the door for York goals, as many teams torpedoed through the pool for first game of the tournament against the home York players scored off penalties. Despite a few touch of the ball. school, Montini High School. Each game was scattered opportunities, Northside could not The match began very rapidly, with one period of 25 minutes. Just prior to start- get the ball into the net and the final score was both teams contesting powerfully in ing, the team captains were announced: Emma 10-0 to York. Northside waters, but the Mustangs soon Byall, Adv. 202, Shariell Crosby, Adv. 206, and After a one-game break, it was Northside’s took the lead with Connor Gilespie, Adv. Kacie O’ Connell, Adv. 204. The Mustangs final game against Deerfield High School. This 407, scoring the first goal of the match. were quickly down when Montini scored just time, Northside began strong with Crosby Maddie Psenka, Adv. 308, with the ball. | TIMOTHY SUH Soon after, Luis Granja, Adv. 306, fol- seconds off the first draw. It was clear that the picking up a groundball off the opening draw its strengths and also learned much about lowed suit, scoring the next goal of the Northside team members had a few first-game and driving deep into the offense field. How- what could be improved on in the season. match, bringing the score to 2-0. After rac- nerves, something coaches Lynn Merrill and ever, five minutes into the game, Northside “I thought it was a good start to the sea- ing back and forth in the blue waters for Lynn Gerbec addressed when the team took was still down 0-3. The Northside defense was son,” Coach Merrill said. “Every game, we several minutes, each team managed to a time-out with 18:06 left on the clock. An- noticeably stronger, pushing the Deerfield improved. Some of our strengths were our keep the other at bay with several blocks other key issue addressed was Northside’s dif- players out of the 8-meter arc around the goal defense and offense positioning, field place- and smooth turnovers. Eventually, Lane ficulty in picking up groundballs, or balls that and making it difficult for Deerfield to gain ment, and communication. We could work on Tech scored its first point of the match were missed catches or knocked loose from good position for scoring. The communication keeping control of the ball and groundballs, with minutes left in the quarter. However, the stick pocket. Despite good field position- between defensive players also improved, a groundballs, groundballs.” Cyrus Deloye, Adv. 305, returned, scoring ing from Northside, Montini’s offense over- key defensive aspect that helped push the ball In addition, the team also took away key his first point of the match, and soon fol- whelmed Northside’s defense, keeping the ball more often into Deerfield territory. With five lessons from the tournament for a hopefully lowed by one more goal from Northside. on Northside territory for a majority of the minutes left on the clock, Deerfield was up successful season. Northside has already made After the bout, the quarter ended with the game. The final score was 11-0 for Montini. 10-0, but Northside’s improved efforts paid some changes to its practices and are focusing Mustangs leading 4-2. With Northside’s next game scheduled for off when O’ Connell scored off an assist from on a few specific skills. The second quarter swam a similar an hour later, the team and its coaches took Maddie Psenka, Adv. 308. O’ Connell also as- “We’ve been working on using the non- route. Deloye executed an impressive the time to debrief on what they did well and sisted in a goal by Megan Kerstein, Adv. 204, a dominant hand,” Coach Merrill said,” as well sweep shot to score another goal for the could improve on next game. Crosby spoke to minute later. The Northside defense also man- as tighter defense in the critical scoring area.” Mustangs. The Indians returned some what the team needed to focus on in the com- aged to hold off Deerfield attempts to score for The Varsity and Junior Varsity Women’s minutes afterward, scoring their third ing games as well as in the general season. the last five minutes and the final score was Lacrosse Teams will play in a home game goal. Unfortunately for them, that would “We expect to get all the ground balls and 10-2. against Maine South on Apr. 12. be their only scored point of the quarter Despite three losses, Northside showed until half time. The Mustangs, on the other hand, managed to score another point be- fore the quarter, bringing the score to 6-3. After the break at half time, the game Bring it on, Pom-pons resumed. Both teams furiously raced in the water to retrieve the ball, much like New Men’s Poms team they did at the start of the game. After the flurry of violent white bubbles that trailed challenges Women’s the players as they swam for the ball, the Mustangs came out victorious, and early team to dance-off in the third quarter, Deloye scored yet an- By Jamilah Alsharif other goal for the team, bringing the score to 7-3. The Indians quickly returned, with Equipped with brand new poms and an Lane Tech scoring a slick shot. The Mus- extensive repertoire of dance moves, the tangs counterattacked once again, with members of the male Poms team, the Pom- Deloye scoring his fourth and eventually poms, are ready to compete. With Ivan Capi- fifth goals of the game, ending the quarter fali, Adv. 301, as the captain, this new team swimmingly with a score of 9-5. will compete at all levels. In the final quarter, the Mustangs “I am positive we will kick [butt],” Capi- worried more about keeping the Indians at bay. Lane Tech made a last effort to take fali said. “We will be bigger, tougher, and Ivan Capifali, Adv. 301, is leaving the comfort of his old Poms team to start a Men’s team. | JAMILAH ALSHARIF hotter than the existing Pom-pons team.” a lead over the Mustangs, scoring the first The Northside Pom-poms have been Cubby Walk pep rally. girls from the Pom-pons team, I knew I want- goal of quarter and scoring a few more practicing in private. Among the members “I don’t see them as competition,” Pom- ed to dance like them, but I never thought I over Northside as well. But the lead the are newly admitted students from the class pons team captain Lizzie Tran, Adv. 303, would have the chance.” Mustangs had over the Indians was too far of 2016. said. “If they do well it’ll only be because they Northside is the only high school in the a gap to cross, and at the end of the match, “I cannot wait for our first performance copied our moves.” nation to provide the opportunity of a male Mustangs trampled over the Indians, with in front of the school,” Leo Paradiso, Adv. Although there are only 15 spots on the Poms team. However, considering the sup- a score of 10-8. 301, said. “We have been practicing for the male Poms team, Capifali is looking for more portive attitude of the typical Northside stu- “I thought they played very well Cubby Walk pep rally at Northside on week- members. Auditions for the remaining two dent, the administrators also showed sup- today,” Coach Ceja said. “They executed ends. I am finally more comfortable with the spots on the team will take place Apr. 5 in port for the team from the beginning. very sound fundamentals, and I think moves, like the pirouettes. Those are diffi- the second floor atrium. “When I got accepted into Northside, that is what won us the victory over Lane cult.” Even with all the requirements, there are I could not wait to see how many clubs and today.” Only one Poms team can represent many Northside males interested in showing sports I could join,” Alexander Zenry, class of Northside. The rivalry between Capifali and off their dancing skills. 2016, said. “Then I got an envelope inviting Visit www.thehoofbeat.com for coverage some of the members on the girls Poms team “I joined Sabor Latino because I wanted me to dance on the Poms team. I guess the of all Northside sports teams. has already begun. The new male team will a chance to dance in front of a crowd,” Jesus administration found out about my dancing have a dance-off with the female team at the Perez, Adv. 406, said. “Ever since I saw those history and informed Ivan.” EDITORIAL Social movements through Northside Suggestion Boxes social media Should Northside have suggestion Do social networks hinder EDITORIALS boxes for students to communicate movements? with teachers? Northside, a place of learning for both teachers and students We are number one for a reason. North- contribute to the learning material. Read- “A tip like, ‘Please give more time for students MASTHEAD side is open to new ideas that improve the ing quizzes are understandable; on the other to ask questions at the end of your lectures’ learning environment. There is, however, one hand, there are quizzes on outside informa- is constructive, rather than ‘You go too fast, Northside College Prep H.S. area that could be improved: increasing com- tion that students are magically supposed to and I don’t get it.’” 5501 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL 60625 Tel: (773) 534-3954 munication between teacher and students. know. The results of repeated, unfair quizzes Teachers will benefit by being better Even though teachers at Northside are can lead student to become unnerved by the able to know how students feel and can gage Principal very approachable, many students are afraid class and decide not to give effort to that sub- where they are coming from. If and when a Mr. Barry Rodgers to take their concerns to teachers. Students ject because they feel they will end up with teacher changes, there will be reciprocation want to remain in good standing with the a bad grade no matter what. Another way from students, who in turn will put in more Assistant Principal teacher, who ultimately has control over the the NSB could be used is for students to ask effort, bringing better scores on class and ad- Dr. Margaret Murphy learning experience. Other students, even teachers to be more clear with their assign- vanced placement exams. The main thing to the brightest in the class sometimes, would ments. There are classes at Northside where keep in mind is that the NSB is just a sugges- Advisor rather keep quiet so that they do not have to students have no idea on what is going on in tion box: teachers do not even have to change Ms. Dianne Malueg feel dumb or ridiculed for asking a question. the class because the objectives, assignments, or respond. Print Editor-In-Chief “I think that it is difficult for students to and expectations are nonexistent. It is disap- Northside has set the bar for other Zobia Chunara approach some teachers with their issues,” pointing to see time in school go wasted sit- schools in terms of scores, but we can in Madison Dore, Adv. 300, said. “I know that ting in a class that is unproductive when that other ways too. By having a suggestion box Web Editor-in-Chief from personal experience, I have tried to time could be better used to do homework. at Northside-one that is successful-we can Timothy Suh ask for help from certain teachers and felt It may seem that teachers are pressured in turn increase learning and test scores, mocked and ridiculed for struggling with the from all sides, but the suggestion box can showing other schools that they should in- NCP News Editor work.” truly bring the above mentioned benefits, corporate this idea as well. If time in class is Jamilah Alsharif For this reason, the school should have a and many more, to Northside. The box is managed well, with teachers teaching with Northside Suggestion Box (NSB) at the front a privilege, and it can be taken away in the suggestions from students, then students get Special Features Editor of the school where students can write a note case of misues. Making students aware of more out of being in class. Andriana Mitrakos to teachers about their concerns, seal it in an this will make sure that students give con- Just imagine the possibilities if students Sports Editors envelope, address it to the teacher, and place structive criticism, and even compliments, and teachers could work better together. This Carly Jackson it in the NSB anonymously, with the hope to the teacher who they do want to commu- editorial is not suggesting that all teachers that teachers will listen to what students nicate with. The NSB comes with rules: notes at Northside need to improve, but some can. Arts and Entertainment Editor have to say. to teachers should be specific to the course. Students notice the teachers who go a step Nelson Ogbuagu “I think the box idea is great because They should follow along the lines of “When forward to understand the relationship be- sometimes teachers need feedback,” Edgar homework is posted the day before, it make tween teaching and learning, and this in turn Staff Reporters Ortega, Adv. 208, said. “Students can com- it difficult to get the work done,” “Please be makes Northsiders work harder. Jamilah Alsharif municate with the teacher. Then the teacher more specific about what we are expected to “I always got the most out of classes Calum Blackshaw can amend the problem and teach the class do on this assignment,” etc. where I felt invested in the material and felt Regine Sarah Capungan better. It’s a win-win.” “This is not a way to complain about... the teacher was invested in me,” Evan Rogers, Chris Ceisel Zobia Chunara Students may have a few reasons to ap- small problems like ‘too much homework,’ Class of 2011, said. “It depends on the stu- Maria Flores proach teachers with concerns. The first that but instead specific tips to help teachers im- dent and teacher though—both need to be Sharon Flores comes to mind are pop quizzes that do not prove the transfer of knowledge,” Dore said. willing to be open to extra communication in Andrew Hague order for it to work.” Carly Jackson Minna Khan Like my status, upload a video, save the world Andriana Mitrakos tions when the government censored news or post on social media. Because of the influx Nelson Ogbuagu Social networking sources, these sites can give the afflicted a of posts, it becomes much harder to check the Brendali Rios voice. A distinct advantage of social network- legitimacy of a claim and to hold activists ac- Miranda Roberts affects social activism ing, however, is also its downfall: the num- countable for what they do. Because it is so Timothy Suh Diego Vela bers. Twitter, a developing staple for journal- easy and quick to click “Like” to show approv- Sylvia Wtorkowski When videos of Neda Agha-Soltan dying ists, activists, politicians, and more, has over al for a cause, people hardly stop and even from a gunshot wound to the chest on the 300 million users; Facebook, over 845 million do a little research to create their own well- streets of Tehran began circulating around SUBMISSIONS users. The sheer number of people who can informed opinion on the issue and decision to The Hoof Beat welcomes opinion editori- the web, various media outlets and everyday easily join a group or follow tweets also clog support the activist group. An example famil- als from its readers. Letters to the Editor people demanded justice for the death of the up feeds, polluting important updates on the iar among many Northside students is “Kony and Op-ed submissions may be sent to innocent protestor. Such videos were one of action or announcements with unimportant 2012,” a video campaign by the non-profit [email protected]. Submis- the various forms of social networking used chatter. The lack of any restrictions or review organization “Invisible Children” intended to sions should not exceed two pages. by the organizers of the 2009 Iranian elec- of users’ posts also means it is impossible to raise awareness of the Ugandan war criminal tion protests. In this way, social media and authenticate any information. In the Iranian Joseph Kony and bring him to justice. The CONTACT networking has become a huge part of social protests, investigations like Time magazine’s video has reached over 100 million views over The Hoof Beat is a monthly publication activist movements all around the world from produced by the Northside Prep Journal- found that a bulk of Tweeters were found to a span of six days, the fastest time to reach ism Class. As a student-run newspaper, Twitter updates about latest eyewitness de- be people outside of Iran simply passing on this feat ever , and has been labeled “the most velopments to Facebook statuses on protest your opinions are important to us. If information vs. those actually on the front- viral video ever” by Mashable.com. The ease you have any comments, corrections, times and locations. Social networking has lines of action. of sharing, reblogging, or Tweeting the video or questions, please e-mail Ms. Dianne the unique ability to instantly reach and unite Another drawback of social network- has helped the video’s spread. However, the Malueg at hoofbeat.malueg@gmail. millions of people with a single share. How- ing activism is that it takes away one of the darker implications and complications be- com or the Editor in Chief of the Hoof ever, it also becomes deceptively easy to jump most important principles behind activism: hind the issues have slowly come to light as Beat at [email protected]. on the bandwagon of social activism by liking human-to-human connection. Anyone who well as growing criticism of the filmmaker’s a status and feeling as if one’s civil duty has has gone on a humanitarian trip can speak to intentions and use of funds. According to the been accomplished. While social media has how different experiencing a society’s prob- New York Times, Kony has not had much ac- created a new avenue for communication and lems firsthand is to reading an article about tivity in Uganda for a long time, and investing protest, those who hope to make it the new it, no matter how heartfelt that article might time and money to send efforts into Uganda vehicle for activism must take note of certain be. While social networking activism is often would be fruitless. precautions. focused more on raising awareness or chang- Like most things, social networking is a Social networking allows eyewitnesses, ing attitudes in readers’ own communities, it double-edged sword. There is great potential protestors, and journalists to instantly up- must not be lost that being able to see and in the future of harnessing social networking date followers, giving key details and develop- speak to someone face-to-face remains the to raise awareness of social issues and bring- ments in abbreviated sentences hours before best mode of activism. ing a community together but only if you news stations can turn a story around. Dur- There is a level of disconnect between so- check the facts before you throw your support ing the 2009 protests about the Iranian elec- cial networking users and activists who text behind anything.