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B Memorial by Elizabeth Sobenes senior volleyball player at Downer’s for the Children’s Memorial Hos- said. “I really could not have asked On November 3, both Grove South who was diagnosed pital. They decided to do this after for a better experience.” the junior varsity and varsity teams with optic glioma last fall. learning that less than three percent “It was fun,” Rosalind Dumlao participated in a 12-hour volleyball Shortly after Patton was of federal cancer research pertains Adv. 802, said. “The ridiculous tournament, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., diagnosed with optic glioma, a to pediatrics. length of it seemed exhausting for at Northside, where the 40 mem- malignant tumor inside her optic Some of the volleyball players the players though.” were happy that The event gave volleyball play- awareness was ers of various levels the opportunity being raised for to get to know each other better. such a cause. “I think that the tournament

The “I had never brought the whole team closer, and heard of it be- we got to bond over a common oof fore,” Karianne cause,” Capapas said. Szlufik, Adv. 803, The tournament not only al- said. “It doesn’t lowed the teams to bond with each really surprise other, but it gave them a great cause Vol. 9 No. 6 Northside College Preparatory High School February 2008 Vol. me that there’s to contribute to as well. so little money “This was different than what for this cause, so I’ve done with service projects we were happy to before in the past,” Capapas said.

H help out a fellow “I had an awesome time getting volleyball player.” involved.” “I’m glad that “It was fun and we got a chance we were able to to bond,” Szlufik said. “However, it raise money for was hard work, too, and everyone this cause because was exhausted at the end of the it raises aware- night.” ness and more The girls put forth great effort people will know that made the fund raiser all the to help,” Katrina more successful. This success Capapas, Adv. motivated Ms. Flores to consider Ashley Rivera, Adv. 811, Rebecca Duffy, Adv. 109, Maggie O’Connell Adv. 807, Jamie 905, said. future service projects, but perhaps Zysko,Adv. 011, Rebecca Schuba, Adv. 102, Alyssa Joseph, Adv. 108, Ms. Nicole The 12-hour with the boys’ teams to get them Flores, Head Coach, and Ms. Lisa Volesky, Assistant Coach present a check for tournament was a involved as well. $7,263.85 to Casey Patton (middle). huge success and “It was an amazing experi- Photo Courtesy of Ms. Nicole Flores raised a total of ence watching the girls put forth so bers asked for pledges for each hour nerve, she and her friends took $7,263.85. much effort,” Flores said. “I want that they participated in the tourna- it upon themselves to launch a “Everything went perfect,” Ms. the teams to continue participating ment. This was all in an effort to campaign. The campaign “Be the Nicole Flores, Mathematics De- in service projects, but we are still raise money for Casey Patton, a Cure” is an attempt to raise money partment and the volleyball coach, looking for our next cause.” A new science schedule on its way AP Chemistry to become double block News pages 1-5 by Natalia Emanuel this change. • Improving Open Mic In the coming academic year, AP Chemistry “This is not • Northside’s Pep Rally will take up two full blocks, which means that driven by the test every AP Chemistry student will have the class scores,” he said. Features pages 6-7 for 200 minutes per week. On their transcripts, “We felt for a • Relationships in Northside these students will then see one AP Chemis- long time that • Northside Spirit try credit and one Senior Science Experiences everyone in this credit, which would count as a general science school should Centerfold pages 8-9 credit. According to Mr. Michael Coy, Science have a chance to take AP Chem • Food Around the school Department, a similar program is being planned and the world for AP Biology the year after that. and AP Physics “The rationale behind the decision is that and if the test Arts & Entertainment pages 10-11 our teachers are under a great deal of stress, scores didn't fall • “Cloverfiled” causes trying to get to all the material that is recom- out, then we motion sickness mended by the College Board in AP Chem and didn't really care. But whether it is Editorials page 12-13 AP Bio,” Mr. Coy said. “So we did a little research and we found out that the credit that the our decision or • Type A Honor Roll students are getting for AP Chem and AP Bio is not, some people • The Pros and Cons of do look at the Suspension the equivalent of one full college year of chemistry or biology plus one full year of lab courses tests scores. And Students who study AP Chemistry will be doing so twice as much next Diversions page 14 for each of those, which totals up to anywhere that is something year. • Incoming Freshman Night from four to six credit hours per semester for the we need to take a Photo by Ursula Moreno-Vanderlaan • Painting Below Zero course.” look at. But this establish now - that high school is about expe- Additionally, when comparing Northside’s [move to a double block] was driven, primarily, riencing as much as you can and taking a lot Sports page 15-16 curriculum to that of other schools in the top by the lack of hands-on, experiential teaching of variety of classes,” Adam Swiatlowski, Adv. • Homecoming at Payton 25 schools in Northeastern Illinois, Mr. Coy and learning in those classes.” 809, who has now taken all four AP sciences • Women’s Basketball falls to found that other schools allowed for significantly And the new schedule may have some side- that Northside offers, said. “High school is not Glenbrook more time per week allotted to advanced science effects. For instance, in making AP Chemistry a about spending half of your day in one class be- courses. double block, students will not be able to take an cause that class happens to have a lot of work.” “Some of them have double,” Mr. Coy said. additional elective. Mr. Coy stated that the additional block may “Some of them, whereas we have 200 minutes “Once Mr. Coy came to my block [to explain even make for a better group of students. per week, they have 500 minutes per week. The the new schedule], taking AP Chem was no lon- “We also think that a lot of students take the average is somewhere around 300 minutes per ger a possibility for me because I'm into arts and AP class to pad their GPA,” Mr. Coy said. “The week.” I wanted to take other electives,” Matt Brennan, students who really want to go into science-relat- The consequence of less class time is that Adv. 010, said. ed fields are still going to take AP Chemistry. So students are not able to do as many labs as stu- But Mr. Coy is not too concerned about we might even get a stronger pool of students.” dents in college courses or in other schools do. lower enrollment rates resulting from students However, some students do not agree. “We believe in hands-on, experiential sci- like Brennan deciding that other electives are “Here is the thing: when did it become a ence education in this building,” Mr. Coy said. more important to them. situation in which if you wanted to take AP “And when you have a college-level course being “We are sure that some enrollment will drop Chemistry, it meant you had to be an aspiring taught that is doing less than half the amount off to start with,” Mr. Coy said. “It is one of chemist?” Swiatlowski said. “That goes against of labs that they are supposed to do, that is not those growing pains we'll have to deal with. But the principles of many of these classes. As in, hands-on, that is not experiential.” we are committed to it.” I'm in AP Psychology; I have no plans to be a Mr. Coy emphasized that through North- But the fact that students will not be able to psychologist. I took AP US History; I have no side’s lower scores in advanced sciences as take an additional course bothers many of them. compared with other schools have been noted, “It is not conducive to the mindset that so Continued as “A.P. Chemistry double block” on the test scores were not the primary reason for many high schools and colleges are trying to page 2 Page News The Hoof Beat Crunch for time Northside College Students adjust to a new final exam schedule Prep High School by Thuy Tran finals. Instead, Block 9 was of Northside, said. “In the Teachers had to submit This year’s first semester allocated for the purpose. semester one final exam grades by 9 a.m. that Friday, final exams’ schedule was Block 9 is generally used schedule, Block 9 is a time for the 25. This was an added tight. Chicago Public Schools for student sin the Journalism kids that have a Block 9 class pressure for the teachers as 5501 N. Kedzie (CPS) only allowed Northside class and Jazz Band class. to take their final, and if that they had to grade all the tests Prep to host their finals on a Northside administration student does not have a Block and calculate the students’ Chicago, IL 60625 three day week spanning from stated that Block 9 would still 9 class, and needs to make up grades – a task that had previ- January 22 to the 24. During be a time for Block 9 students an exam, then the student has ously been allotted two days Tel: (773) 534-3954 previous years, finals were to take their final exams. that option.” – within a single day. Although this was a stress- ful final exam schedule for Fax: (773) 534-3964 students and teachers, it provided an incentive for students to attend their finals consider- Principal: Mr. Barry Rodgers ing that there was no way to possibly make up three finals Assistant Principal: during Block 9 if they missed a day. This was a source of Dr. Margaret Murphy frustration for some. Advisor: Mr. Chester Tylinski “I thought the final exam schedule this year was unfair because if you were absent, you couldn’t have possibly Editors-In-Chief: Natalia made up 3 finals, when each Emanuel, Patricia Radkowski final is 90 minutes, in one block,” Minda Rebholz, Adv. Web Editor: Abir Usman 016, said. Other students were News Editor: Elizabeth Jose upset because there was no Features Editor: Andrea Ljevar off-campus lunch this year during finals. Though there Centerfold Editor: Zlatana hadn’t been off-campus lunch last year, the year before the Alibegovic policy had been in place. Editorial Editor: Muhammad Students who had 2A lunch had to stay in the school Akthar for their lunch period from With finals just around the corner students packed the library to get in some last 10:20 to 11:50, as well as the Arts and Entertainment Editor: minute studying. additional 70 minutes, 11:50 Photo and Editing by Thuy Tran to 1:00, the time allotted for Molly McAndrew held on a four day schedule, However, if a Block 9 student There were questions of all students to have lunch. Sports Editor: Mohammad where the first three days were were to need time to make up making the finals start on “I didn’t like that if you devoted to Blocks 1 through an exam from another class, the Friday before the long had 2A lunch, you had to stay Khaleelullah, Zahra Lalani, Caitlin 8, leaving the fourth day for it was that student’s respon- weekend, and starting again in school for 3 hours doing Sweica make-up exams. The original sibility to go find the teacher on Tuesday, after the long nothing, when first semes- schedule gave teachers more and to talk to him/her, for a weekend, but CPS and North- ter last year, students’ were Photo/Art Editor: Ursula Moreno- time to prepare the final mutually acceptable time to side administration rejected offered off-campus lunch, grades. However, new changes take the make-up exam. that schedule on grounds of which meant we could leave,” VanderLaan, Vasiliki Mitrakos, Leo were implemented this year. Northside’s administra- unfairness. Bridget Illing, Adv. 013, said. January 21, Martin Luther tion said that Block 9 classes “The finals are depart- “Given that finals are Lee, Alejandro Vadivieso King Jr. Day, is a National had been taken into account. mentalized, so if kids were over, I hope that the 2nd Holiday. This reduced the “Journalism was account- to start taking the exams semester final schedule will be regular final week to a three- ed for when the Northside on Friday, kids on Monday better so that we would have Second Draft Editor: John day finals schedule. Though administration decided that would have an advantage, and one less thing to stress about, the additional day allowed Block 9 would be a time for we want everything to be as just in case we do miss a day Mussman, Robin Tholin students more time to study, the make-up exams,” Dr. fair as possible,” Dr. Murphy of finals” Shaunetta Cadney, Managing Editor: Zainab Bilfaqi this left no day to make up Murphy, assistant principal said. Adv. 903, said. Copy Editor: Zahra Lalani

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Continued from page 1 stop learning in other areas for it.” that she plans on majoring in science Subhan Ali, Shoaib Ali, Lyanne plans to become an historian. High Other students agreed with Swiat- come college. Alfaro, Mariam Bawany, Derika school is not about the idea that every lowski. This shift to two-block classes comes class you take must be your future career “I would not [have taken AP Chem- at a time in which colleges are emphasiz- Benton, Brittany Brown, Sonya goal. And to suggest that those are your istry if it required two blocks],” Jennifer ing that a student should be diverse in only two options: that you are taking Friedmann, Adv. 904, a current AP their education. Harvard University’s Dekhytar, Melissa Espana, Zosia the class to pad your GPA or because Chemistry student, said. “I have other website even specifies “Harvard seeks to you want to become a chemist, well that interests in this school, and I feel that I enroll well-rounded students.” Holden, Kent Fremon, Matt is patently ludicrous, in that there are want a well-rounded education and not However, Mr. Coy says the change Glodz, Sarish Hassan, Alice plenty of people who legitimately have just a completely science-based one.” will benefit students when they reach an interest in it, but are not willing to Friedmann says this despite the fact college. Henry, Tyler Johnson, Melissa “If these kids want to go into medi- cine, if they want to go into biochemis- Jordan, Sarah Jose, Sony Kassam, try, they are at a disadvantage when they Farrukh Mukhtar, Bhumi Patel, get to be at a competitive university and they did not have as good of an experi- Evan Rogers, Riaz Shaikh, Dilraj ence in high school,” Mr. Coy said. Additionally, some students are Shekhon, Sarah Schoonhoven, concerned about being unable to take Elizabeth Sobenes, Caitlin Swieca, both AP Biology and AP Chemistry concurrently. Thuy Tran, Sika Yeboah-Sampong, “I doubled up my junior year, taking both Bio and Chem.,” Kaitlin Renkosiak, Yonas Zewdie Adv. 806, said. “The two courses com- plemented each other nicely. However, Harold Jaffee with a double block, kids, effectively, no Contributors: longer get that option.” Hypothetically, students would still be able to take the two courses at the same time, but it would mean that four out of the seven courses a given student may take would be devoted to those sciences. The Hoof Beat is a monthly publication “We understand that people build produced by the Northside Prep Journalism their schedules coming in their freshmen year and have it pretty much planned out Class. As a student-run newspaper, your and this doesn't fit within their plans,” opinions are important to us. If you have Mr. Coy said. “That is unfortunate and any comments, corrections, critiques, or we feel bad about that, but this is a step we feel we need to take. Hopefully as we questions, please e-mail Mr. Chester Tylinski grow, this will become part of the culture at [email protected] or the editors and people will become use to it.” in chief at [email protected]. A possible schedule change for A.P. Cemistry students next year. Diagram by Natalia Emanuel March 2008 News Page Improving Open Mic “Spirited away” by Sarah Jose writing. It may seem nerve-racking celebrities. There’s good writing The auditorium is completely to be expected to perform, but one and poetry. Hopefully, we can bring Northside’s spirit week still as the performer begins to thing often said was “No disclaim- that to Northside. We really have the exact same outfits—down to speak. The flow of rhymes and beat ers,” no saying that a piece is bad or a great writing community and we by Muhammad Akhtar the color of their shoe laces. captures every person in the audito- not good enough. need to get Northsiders to write During the week of January Friday, the last day of rium. As the poem comes to a close This time the audience was a di- more.” 7, there were quite a few thoughts spirit week, was Class Color Day. the audience erupts with applause. verse group including people from According to Wang, North- on the average Northsider’s mind. Students from every class were Open Mic, held on Friday the elev- other schools, alumni, and several side’s writing community activities There were, of course, the usual asked to wear their class colors as enth, welcomed many poets and Northside students. The work per- have been improving. According to things like school and academics, designated by their class T-shirts. writers to the stage. Throughout formed also had a great variety of her, ever since Ms.Porri, North- but some students were thinking Classes were shortened that day to the show Jesse Welch, Adv. 810, subjects and styles. Throughout the side’s Creative Writing teacher, has about something entirely different: allot time for a pep rally. Hoards the emcee, encourages audience course of the night “Pop goes the arrived the school has been more school spirit. From January 7 to of students packed the gym, seg- members to share their work. Pimple,” “The Secret life of cray- involved in creative writing. Open 11, Northside celebrated its sev- regated by their class and t-shirt ons,” “A Study in Mic is now being held in the audi- enth annual spirit week. Students color, displaying their Mustang Humiliation,” and torium and it’s noted in the planner. were encouraged to partake in all pride. other unique work Now Northside even has Verve 2, sorts of dress-up days in an effort This year, a new innovated were performed. an online literary magazine, and to display their school spirit before method was employed to inform “Workshops Creative Writing Club, in addi- the pep rally and homecoming students of spirit week. Facebook, are good, but tion to the print literary magazine, basketball game on Friday. the online peer networking site, going to an Open Verve. The first day of spirit week was used to send messages to all Mic will help Annie Lesser, a Northside had the classic theme of Decade students who were part of the Stu- [your piece be- alumnus, was present at Friday’s Day. Students were asked to dress, dent Council group. These mes- come] one or two Open Mic. Not only was she active speak, and even act in a manner sages provided information like drafts away [from in Northside’s writing community corresponding with a particular dates, events, and other details. a final draft],” when she was a student, Lesser is decade or era. Many students par- Aside from that, more traditional Ona Wang, Adv. also a National Merit Award in ticipated, sporting tie-dye t-shirts e-mail notices and announcements 811, one of the Poetry (NFA) winner. and funky hairdos. were also used by the planners of active members of “Northside is what brought me “This day is so groovy, espe- the event. Northside’s writ- into poetry,” Lesser said. cially as a seventies hipster. Now Overall, spirit week was seen ing community, She enjoys slam poetry, meeting watch me do my thing,” Elmor as a success by many Northside said. old buddies and chums, and seeing Pineda, Adv. 803, said, as he students. The perceived degree In addition to how their writing is developing. proceeded into an elaborate disco of this success, however, differed attending Open Although Open Mike has dance move. from person to person. Mic here, once improved, there was still a mixed Beach Day was the second “It was so much fun,” Sylvia a month, Wang, review on the event. event of the week. The turnout Irizarry, Adv. 807, said. “I wish it as well as other “I thought Open Mike was a was so immense that the halls was Spirit Week every day.” Northside writers, blast as always, but I confess I was resembled North Avenue Beach, “Some of the days were goes to the one a little disappointed with the not so without the sand and garbage. more successful than others,” held by Young great turnout,” Harold Jaffe, Adv. Many students braved freezing Debra Kelly, Adv. 804, said. “For Chicago Authors 802, said. temperatures to come to school in example, a lot of people dressed (YCA) every As Jaffe noted, the audience beach attire. up for Beach Day and very few Tuesday. Young members was quite small. This was The third and fourth days of people did Superhero Day. I think Harold Jaffe, Adv. 802, performs at the Northside Chicago Authors in part because of the number of spirit week were Superhero and that we should have more days Open Mic. is a program that other events that were held on same Twin Day, respectively. Although Photo by Sarah Jose like the ones that were successful offers free work- night. Open Mike had to compete the turnout for the former was as opposed to those that weren’t.” “It’s the spur of the moment,” shops taught by published authors with a debate tournament, Pack rather dismal, many students However, whatever the case Deybelis Gonzalez, Adv. 904, said. for aspiring teenage writers. the Gym Night, two basketball dressed up for Twin Day. Though may be, most students agreed Every person who turns up is “Open Mic is a huge turnout games, and a wrestling match. At- a vast majority wore matching col- that this week was a nice way to encouraged to present a piece by there [at YCA],” Ona Wang said. tendees hope that on February 29, ors and textures, some chose to go blow off some steam before the the end. So not only is the audience “We have free Pizza. It’s held by next Open Mike, more people will a little further. For instance, clus- impending doom of finals week. cheering and listening, they are also established writes and Slam Poetry attend. ters of girls could be seen wearing Page News The Hoof Beat Too raw or too faint? Homecoming Dance ‘08 by Yonas Zewdie attempting to stay on beat with the beautiful.” It was a night of celebration, rather fast-paced rock music. Argu- Clearly the students decoration, dancing, jumping, ably the most anticipated dance enjoyed their time at the laughing, of suits, of dresses, of of the year, Homecoming met and dance for many different glamour, of stupor; alas, it was the exceeded the expectations of some reasons. Among those night of Homecoming 08’. The students with its spectacle of adorn- who basked in the glory of dance was rich with remixes, shin- ments and class diversity among the Homecoming were none ing lights and hundreds of teen- students attending, and left others other than the peer-elected age bodies swaying left and right, rather disappointed by its failure members of the court. to satiate their needs for some “I felt so happy good old- and flattered. I felt so fashioned princely…so entitled!” get-down Robert Kennedy, Adv. 903, music. said. “Watch out Elmor “It [Pineda, Adv. 803, Home- seemed coming King], I’m coming like a lot of for you.” people from “It was a blast, and so every class much fun,” Elana Gor- showed up don, Adv. 906, said. “Of from what I course, I’m honored, and I heard, and feel great. What can I say, most people it’s a pretty empowering seemed to experience being a princess have had a and all.” good time,” It was a dance that Students hit the dance floor during Homecoming ‘08. Irfan Hus- made for a good time for Photo by Patricia Radkowski sain, Adv. some attendees, but others Brittney Mikell, Adv. 904, said. “The music wasn’t the type 806, said. shared the sentiment that it was not “Hopefully my senior year home- that you could really dance to,” “Home- without its lows. coming will be a lot better.” Daniel Garcia, Adv. 104, said. “Still coming felt “I wasn’t too pleased,” Bianca This opinion was reverberated though, for my first Homecoming, a lot more Valdez, Adv. 908, said. “There were by many others who felt the main I’m not complaining. It was a good upbeat and some weird transitions. It would short-coming of the dance was the time.” yet relaxed go from a hip hop song to Han- music, more particularly the DJ. The dance had its perks and its than it has nah Montana, and not only that, “I think that the DJ pretty much faults, its critics and its enthusiasts. in previ- but they would change up some makes or breaks a dance,” Maria It was a dance that saw many ram- ous years,” perfectly good songs with a corny Torres, Adv. 909, said. “Homecom- bunctious Northsiders jumping up Chelsea remix.” ing was not what I expected it to be. and down to the beat of the music, Ringquist, “I really expected Homecoming It should have been a lot better but and that saw others sitting on the Adv. 904, to be as fun as it was my first two the DJ was a bit lame and didn’t sideline, disappointed at the DJ’s said. “Plus years, but I guess the combination set the right mood. He played a lot selections. Thus ended Homecom- the decora- of me being an upperclassman now, of music you couldn’t really dance ing 2008, a night seen by some as The newly titled couple share a dance. tions were along with a pretty bad DJ, made to… I mean c’mon now, Hannah “too raw” and by others as “too Photo by Patricia Radkowski really my night only semi-enjoyable,” Montana?” faint.” Watch me crank that soulja boy Northside’s annual pep rally rejuvenates school spirit by Tyler Johnson coordinated and more difficult and interest- again. The group performed a cheer and Dr. who were excited to find out that it was Mr. Just when one thought the Soulja Boy ing.” Murphy and Mr. Rodgers were forced to Albritton behind the furry mustang’s face. mania was coming to an end, Northside’s The crowd lost their enthusiasm when “stomp and shake,” and although Mr. Rodg- For many students, the pep rally helped teachers decided to crank it back to life. On the dunking contest began. The contest was a ers received an accidental kick in the head to increase their spirit and pride, and they January 11, 2007, five teachers could be spot- chance for the students of the Men’s Varsity by a cheerleader, their cheer earned them a left the gymnasium with wide smiles, good ted “cranking that soulja boy” as they raised Basketball Team to demonstrate there skills, standing ovation. memories, and lots of stories to tell their the spirit of 1,200 students packed into the and students relied on this contest to predict “Dr. Murphy in particular put in a huge friends and family members that begin with gymnasium. For the first time in two years, how the team would perform at the Home- amount of effort to learn the cheer,” Ms. “only at Northside…” a school-wide pep rally was held to give stu- coming Game. Many were disappointed. Barefield said. “I think it really speaks a lot “I really enjoyed all of it,” Adaora dents a chance to show their school spirit and Robbert Kennedy, Adv. 903, was up first. of Northside that the administration can par- Achifusi, Adv. 902 said. “The teachers really to encourage attendance at the Homecoming After dribbling the ball for several seconds, ticipate alongside the student’s in that way.” helped us to increase our school spirit. Only game taking place later that night. he ran up to net, jumped up for the shot, and The rally also included a sing-along at Northside could you see a Math teacher “One of the main things I want to do is missed the basket. Eric Nelson, Adv. 905, directed by Courtney Konow, Adv. 801, to cranking that soulja boy’ or an Assistant Prin- build more school spirit and pride,” Mr. Bar- attempted the shot next. He also missed the Northside’s Fight Song, “Go, Go Mighty ciple moving like Dr. Murphy did during that ry Rodgers, Northside’s principal, said, when basket, as did the four team members who Mustangs.” It was accompanied by the band, cheer. It was just one more good memory of questioned about why he allowed the rally to followed him. It was not until the sixth dunk, and the mascot got the students involved, many I’ve had at Northside.” take place. “When I used to work here there by Weimi Jemine, Adv. 903, was always a [school-wide] pep rally held, that a varsity member would and there is no reason to change that.” manage to get the ball in Decked out in gym shoes, sweats, and the basket. Charged up after matching superman capes, Ms. Laura Bare- Weimi’s performance, two field, English Department; Ms. Nicole Flores, more players went in for the Mathematics Department; and Ms. Adri- dunk, but they would also enne Cirrincione and Ms. Daisy Simbulan, miss. The players continued Physical Education Department, were well trying to make dunks even prepared to dance to “Soulja Boy” alongside after the contest was over the school mascot, who later turned out to be and they were asked to Mr. Robert Albritton, Mathematics Depart- take their seats. The crowd ment. Together, they boosted the crowd’s did not react well to their morale by doing a shockingly well-rehearsed performance. version of the dance. “They were “They were by far one of the best acts pathetic,” Michelle Perez, in the entire rally,” Karla Ortiz, Adv. 902, a Adv. 806, said. “They just member of the Pom’s Team, said. “They did kept missing and yet they such a good job at the dance, especially when continued even after they they did the ‘superman that ohhhhhhh’ part. were asked to stop. Maybe I was surprised at how fantastic they were.” if they weren’t so focused The Poms and Cheerleading teams were on how amazing they up next to perform, and both performances thought they were and more received positive feedback from the crowd. focused on what they were However there was a minor mishap when doing, they would actually the cheerleaders made an unstable pyramid score.” during their routine. A flyer, the cheerleader “In an attempt to fuel that is lifted up into the air, fell down on themselves, they failed top of another cheerleader, who had to be utterly,” Christian Okoye, escorted off of the gymnasium floor. Adv. 807, said. “They prob- “As usual, the Pom’s Team did an amaz- ably should’ve just gotten ing job,” Jannay Johnson, Adv. 906, said. off the stage.” “They really got the crowd going.” A performance by Mr. “The Cheerleading Team improved Rodgers, Dr. Peggy Murphy, so much from last year,” Sammy Corrano- Assistant Principle, and the gan, Adv. 907, said. “Their moves were better senior cheerleaders would Northside Poms and Cheerleading introduce the Basketball Team’s starting line up. quickly raise the spirit Photo by Ursula Moreno-VanderLaan March 2008 News Page A whirl of talent Giving new meaning Northside’s dance showcase to “edutainment” by Derika Benton as Exclusive and Hypnotik, two and full of energy.” A Whirl of Possibilities Show- of Northside’s hip-hop groups, “I invited them to perform in JSA holds mock case exhibited Northside’s clubs’ as well as Northside’s Pom Pons the showcase,” Karla Ortiz, Adv. and colloquiums’ dance perfor- Squad. There were also indepen- 902, said. “They are amazingly mances. This year's showcase was dent performances from students talented kids." presidential debate organized by Ms. Laura Barefield, and two outside professional Ortiz performed in the show- by Muhammad Akhtar and Farrukh many issues, from the health care English Department, and Ms. dance groups, the Taino Dance case with the Poms and Sabor plan to the war. Muhkhtar Martha Mulligan, Mathematics Company and Nonstop Dance Latino as well as participating in Each candidate had their Department. Productions. the Whirl of Possibilities collabo- On January 30, the Junior State of America (JSA) Club held a mock time to make their claim, and the "The showcase would never This was Taino Dance Com- ration. moderator, Mike Jao, Adv. 805, have come about if it was not for pany's second time performing in "Karla [Ortiz] was great,” Jen- presidential debate during which candidates from the Republican and was in charge of bringing up topics, Ms. Mulligan and Ms. Bare- Northside's dance showcase. Their nifer Mensah, Adv. 901, said. “It designating speakers, and keeping field," Amanda Perez, Adv. 801, performance last year had been was amazing how she was in three Democratic parties for the upcom- ing election debated key issues. The things civil. The crowd also got their the student coordinator, said. exceptional and left high expecta- separate performances and still two cents in; there was courteous “They were the backbone of the tions for this year. had a lot of energy throughout lineup for the Democrats hosted Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, applause after particularly powerful showcase, but Isabel and I put a "I am really psyched,” Janet each one.” statements by the candidates. lot into this showcase as well. We Yarboi, Adv. 803, said. “I can- "I was really stressed,” Ortiz Dennis Kucinich, and John Ed- wards. Mitt Romney, John McCain, “In many ways, it was like the made the schedules, cut the music, not wait to see the kids from the said. “I had to keep changing out- formal debates you see on CNN,” organized practices, and made Taino Dance perform. Their per- fits, and I was running all over the Mike Huckabee; and Rudy Giuliani made up the Republican candidates. Hussain said. “I would even go sure everything got approved by formance last year was phenom- place, my heart was beating, but as far as to say that it was better, Ms. Mulligan.” enal. This year they were great. I in the end it was worth it all.” JSA advertised the event us- ing mini-flyers that reached mass because we had knowledgeable, pas- The showcase included per- was very much pleased with their The other guest group, Non- sionate candidates who really made formances by dance groups such performance. It was wonderful stop, did a good job as well. circulation. E-mail announcements were also mailed out. Lively debate a debate of it—here at Northside of "The guest performers Non- all places.” stop were spectacular," Breana and food was promised to entice students to attend. The majority of the audience Winters, Adv. 010, said. “They left the event after the Democratic really had a lot of energy, and the The event began with the Demo- cratic candidates briefly introducing debate, perhaps because of their lib- music was relatable.” eral ideologies or because of other The Whirl of Possibilities themselves. The audience of about 25 people included some who came time-commitments on that particu- collaboration was a performance lar Wednesday afternoon. that included Sabor Latino, Poms, for the food and some that came to be educated about the candidates “I was sorry to see some people Hypnotic, and Exclusive. leave, but I was impressed by the "It was interesting seeing them and their policies. “Me cookie monster,” Irfan fact that people still showed up and perform because the different proved they were interested in these groups have different styles,” Hussain, Adv. 806, said. “Seriously though, I initially came for the food, events,” Monika Wnuk, Adv. 811, Kamaria Massey, Adv. 802, said. said. “It was fun watching them come but I decided to stay to learn about the key issues of these presidential The Republican debates fol- together.” lowed the same format as their "The best part of the show for candidates.” “It was a pretty engaging Democratic counterparts, but were me was the collaboration between abridged for time and audience-re- all the dance groups," Selom debate,” Obinna Osuji, Adv. 810, said. “I actually learned quite a few lated reasons. Aboni, Adv. 901, said. “It was a Students were impressed by the really good performance. There things that I did not know about these candidates before.” event as a whole and look forward was a lot of energy coming off the to similar events in the future. stage, and, judging from all the After people got their food and settled down, it was time for the “Overall, I thought it was a Hypnotik’s performance warranted a loud round of applause. loud applause afterwards, I was tremendously enlightening event,” Photo by Ursula Moreno-Vanderlaan not the only who thought they debates to begin. The Democrats were up first. The debate entailed Hussain said. “I would be sure to do were great.” this every year if given the chance.” Page Features The Hoof Beat A star is born Taking a look at Carmen Abelson by Mariam Bawany her. But what’s different about her which is a college of the arts, to www.cyso.org/news. subject is history. She has taken “Twinkle, twinkle, little star. is her pure dedication. She is the study music. In preparation for With the aid that she receives on the challenge of AP European How I wonder what you are.” This golden example of the saying ‘You this, she plays for The Chicago from this institution, along with History this year and reports that popular children’s nursery rhyme reap what you sow’ and definitely Youth Symphony Orchestra. This her natural talent, she has won she enjoys it very much. has entertained many the saying ‘Practice makes institution has been preparing many awards. On May 11 of In addition to this, her talent since it was first heard perfect.’” young musicians by providing 2006, Abelson played at the Chi- has pushed her to write her own nearly two hundred them with music education cago Youth Symphony Orchestra book. Though highly secretive, years ago, according for the past 60 years, Concert Orchestra’s 2005-2006 she has revealed that it is about a to www.camulos.com/ according to Concerto. She performed Haydn’s girl who would like to be a knight history. One of the chil- Concerto and won second place. one day. She claims that it is really dren who fell asleep to the tune Though she looks forward bad, but we have yet to see. over the years was Northside’s to a career in music, A lot of her time is spent own Carmen Ableson, Adv. 900. for now Abelson training for the cross country and Upon hearing this rhyme, she was Ableson simply enjoys the track seasons. Unfortunately, she inspired to take on the violin. is currently thrill of playing. has had to put running on hold “I saw some kids playing enrolled in “It’s just great for now. ‘Twinkle Twinkle’ and just had Advanced playing music “I got a stress fracture, so I’m to get my hands on ‘one o’ dem Orchestra at with friends who just starting up running again things’ when I started kindergar- Northside but you get to talk to now,” Abelson said. “‘No track ten,” Abelson said. her practicing does not stop in math to keep until April,’ doctor says.” This musical journey, which here. She participates in con- yourself from fall- Her many activities consume started nearly eleven years ago, has certs, has daily lessons, and even ing asleep,” Abelson much of her time. Her hard work earned Abelson quite a reputation. plays during her lunch period. She said. and dedication have inspired oth- “Carmen is amazing at violin,” sees herself pursuing music as a Speaking of ers to work hard as well. Anna Parks, Adv. 907, said. “Ev- career by joining the conservatory, classes, her favorite eryone knows that except maybe “More kissing” PDA’s arouse strong opinions from the Northside community

by Melissa Jordan Lorence said. “The school should absolutely not “There was this one time; a couple “It’s not really a problem here,” ban PDA,” Chelsea Ringquist, Adv. 904, was kissing in the hall, so I ran into the Ethan Johnson, Adv. 905, said. “But said. guy and their faces crashed into each the school should also enforce the rules “Might as well ban all emotion,” other, like ‘Boom!’ It was really funny. because sometimes there are people just said Shaheed Ghogha, Adv 902. After I was laughing,” said Sarah Ashcraft- making out––that’s pretty disgusting.” offering these opinions, Ringquist and Johnson, Adv. 903. “I think that anything past kissing is Ghogha then returned to their embrace. Acts of inappropriate behavior listed inappropriate for school,” Janice Quin- “I don’t find it offensive. I think in the Chicago Public Schools Student tero, Adv. 107, said. some PDA is tasteful,” said Ryan Zotti, Code of Conduct includes, “displaying Faculty, however, take a more liberal Adv. 802. “I’ve never seen anything of- any behavior that is disruptive to the stance on the topic. fensive, but some is distasteful.” orderly process of classroom instruc- “PDA is not a problem, it’s not going One suggested way to stop the PDA tion.” This includes public displays of to be hurting anybody,” Andrew Mayer, that does occur is to “invest in some affection, or PDA. Northside Security, said. “But anytime more cups with string and that would “I personally don’t want to see it,” we see PDA, we tell them to do that keep a safe distance,” said Mayer. said Dr. Margaret Murphy, Northside outside or at home or in front of their It is important to students that the Administration. “I just think that some parents, but not at school.” school can tell the difference between things are personal, and you should keep “Public smooching and groping, romance and friendship. your personal life personal.” like snotty sneezers, impose costs on “I don’t really think PDA is a prob- “PDA is not rampant, but there are non-participants,” John Belcaster, Social lem, sometimes it gets too much, but a few couples who strongly show PDA,” Sciences Department, said. “A kind- most of the time it is just general hug- Ryan Zotti, Adv. 802, said. “But it’s not hearted economist, on the other hand, ging friends,” said Cindy Tran, Adv. 109. that big of a problem.” welcomes public romance for the ben- “I think that PDA characterizes any “I don’t mind a hug or a peck on efits that flow to onlookers. And those high school and Northside,” said Adam the cheek at all as long as they’re not benefits—fine memories, perhaps, of Gottlieb, Adv. 807. “Although we like slobbering all over. If they’re going that one’s own romance—arise free-of-charge to think we are different and special, we far, get a room,” Kelly Rosiles, Adv. 900, to the onlookers.” aren’t any different in that respect. More said. “I mean, kissing in front of the “PDA makes me nauseous,” Carmen kissing, less detention!” teacher who is grading you? Come on!” Abelson, Adv. 900, said. “Literally, it While many opinions about PDA Giselle Lorence, Adv. 908, agreed. makes me want to puke. But, if people differ at Northside, one thing is for “You feel awkward because you’re want to make out in the halls, that’s certain: school is for studying, and sad A Northside couple affectionately holds hands in the feeling like you’re walking in on a per- their prerogative. It’s not like it’s hard to as it may be, Northside offers no classes hallway. sonal moment but it’s in a public space,” avoid, just close your eyes.” entitled “Make-out Sessions 101.” Photo by Melissa Jordan Junior Prom Committee prepares for the big night by Riaz Shaikh the finalized plans for this night of nights are being wrapped around the date of Prom. The dance is scheduled to be held Junior prom is a time of memories, friendship, and up, the fine details perfected. And to think - it almost didn’t on Tuesday, April 15, the day before report card pick-up. celebration that collectively create a prime component of the happen. “I think that Tuesday is an acceptable date, but in my “high school experience.” It is a culminating night that ex- Close to the middle of the year, even with the pressure of opinion I wouldn’t want to go on a Tuesday because it’s in hausts the history of three years into one reminiscent evening. finals, a group of juniors wondered: “What’s up with junior the middle of a school week,” Alan Lazzar, Adv. 901, said. Now with the tireless work of the junior prom committee, prom?” “Whereas, Friday or Saturday you’re away from school and “It’s surprising that we didn’t it’s not something on your mind.” have a junior prom committee,” Fridays and Saturdays were eliminated from the “Poten- Chelsea Ringquist, Adv. 904, said. tial Date” list because renting prices at many of the locations “We have a lot of leadership in our skyrockets for those days as compared with other days of the class, and people expected that some- week. body else would inherit the respon- Other people were concerned about the timing within the sibility. Eventually, I realized that year. nothing had been established and so “Any other date would not fit the academic calendar,” As- I approached Dr. Murphy.” sistant Principle, Dr. Murphy said. With Dr. Murphy’s approval, Although March contained several available dates, these Chelsea, alongside other juniors, dates were not considered because they would not allow for formed the Junior Prom Commit- sufficient time to prepare. Dates in May also yielded prob- tee for the Class of 2009. Ms. Laura lems: people were concerned that with the pressure of AP Barefield, an English teacher, and exam looming, people would not fully appreciate their own Mrs. Veronica Hetler, a Social Sci- Prom. Thus April served as the compromise. ence teacher, lead the committee The committee hopes to host the event at the Peggy Note- with Chelsea as teacher sponsors. baert Nature Museum and have Anne Sather’s cater the event Still, many students are unaware that – both of which require significant amounts of money. Due there is a Junior Prom committee. to lengthy CPS processes, neither of the arrangements have “I didn’t even know we had a been confirmed. However, the committee has spoken to both prom committee until now,” Benja- parties and received confirmation. min S. Garcia, Adv. 909, said. “I’m really excited that we might have Junior prom at the After a few rough meetings, Nature Museum,” Rebekah Ward, Adv. 903 said. the committee has begun to plan, To meet the expenses while keeping tickets affordable, the dividing its members into five committee will rely mostly on fundraising. As school rules separate groups to tackle different limit fundraising to one week per club, the committee is work- components of the dance: location, ing on ways to reduce costs and increase their budget. Chelsea Rinquist, Adv. 904, discusses junior prom arrangements with Dr. decorations, catering, music, and The committee will continue to work over the next two Murphy. Photo by Riaz Shaikh marketing/budget. months to budget, fundraise, advertise, and organize the entire There were many issues centering Prom. March 2008 Features Page Go, go, Mighty Mustangs, the true maroon stampede Freshmen’s take on their first Spirit Week by Lyanne Alfaro be a little bit more Mustang pride, however, confident in Northside’s school spirit, she is whole week wearing bathing suits and all Northside has the Saddle Shop from because on the other days of Spirit Week looking forward to seeing more pride. Moore kinds of different outfits. I’ve seen twins, which to purchase Mustang apparel; the there wasn’t as much dressing up. came from Virginia and arrived at Northside too.” Fight Song with which to trumpet the supe- Schapiro was one of many students who just a couple of weeks ago. While some freshmen are unsure of riority of their school; and the sports teams expressed a sense of uncertainty regarding While many freshmen are adapting to Northside’s school pride and some are that bring home awards. Though Northsiders the mustang’s pride as she approached her Northside and wondering whether there is certain of it, others do not believe that their might easily say that their school has pride, sixth month at Northside. enough mustang pride, there are also some class has mustang spirit yet. they may also just as easily argue against “I think Northside has some school that are convinced that there is school pride. “I don’t think the freshmen have much that view. There is no better way spirit, but it can have more because on Spirit “I school spirit,” Elisha Miles, Adv. of finding out if Northside Week, like 110, said. “In has school spirit than my opinion, by asking Mus- it’s really hard tangs to adjust in the them- first year.” selves. The line “Go, go, Mighty Mus- Hero tangs, the true maroon The Day, a lot of think Northside stampede” is present in ques- students didn’t wear the suggested does have a lot of school spirit be- the minds of freshmen who believe in North- tion: whether the apparel,” Elizabeth Camilo, Adv. 100, said. cause as I walk around the hallways, I always side’s school spirit. However, there are others hoof beat of the “On Friday [the day of the pep rally] though, see spirit lockers for sports,” Clara Hofman, who still are waiting to feel the same pride as Mustang mascot truly resonates through a lot of students wore their class’s color.” Adv. 107, said. “I see people walking around they try to fit into the mustang community. Northside. The answers reveal a spectrum Camilo, among other freshmen, had with Northside clothes and some people Some try to fit in with the mustangs by par- of different perspectives from the freshmen dressed up in black, which was the color of have hair ties for cheerleading in their hair.” ticipating on spirit days and dressing in their class. the graduating class of 2011. In an addition to Hofman, Patricia summer clothes and accessories on Beach “I guess Northside does have school “Yeah, I think there is school spirit at Morad, Adv. 101, is another student who Day while others have a different view. spirit because today, when we were supposed Northside, although there isn’t as much as I believes that Northside’s has mustang spirit. Miles, for instance, has decided she want to wear our class colors, everybody dressed thought there would be,” Chamara Moore, “I think Northside has school spirit to wait until she is fully habituated at North- up,” Jessica Schapiro, Adv. 100, said. “You Adv. 110, said. because most of the seniors especially were side to start rooting for the mustangs. can definitely see the different grades repre- Although Moore, as a new member of wearing red today, which was their color,” “I think it will be a while before I have a sented by their colors. I feel like there could the mustang community, is not completely Morad said. “I’ve seen a lot people this full mustang spirit.” Miles said. Can relationships survive Northside? How couples are dealing with the pressure of high school life

by Zainab BilfaqI Among the crowd of loud, slobbering, obnoxious couples in the atrium it is easy to pick out the few who have that special something. There are the students who are overly affectionate and whose relationship expires at week’s end, but then there are those calm, relaxed couples whose relationships have proven to last longer than most high school relationships. “I think being calm and comfortable around each other is very important,” Clare Garrity, Adv 011, said. “It is important to our relationship that Steven [Burke, Adv.014] and I can talk to each other about anything. In a lot of high school relationships, many couples aren’t themselves, trying to impress someone, and I think the fact that Steven and I are ourselves with one another plays a significant role in why we have stayed together so long.” Attending one of the most academically competitive schools in the city, as well as participating in sports and other extracurricular activities can make it difficult for many couples to have time for each other. However, for those long-lasting couples it is a necessity to make time for one another, even if life gets a bit hectic. “It can get hard to hang out sometimes, especially with sports going on, but as long as we make hanging out a priority, we are usually able to make time,” Elana Gordon, Adv. 906, said. “Even when it’s just something short like going out to eat or watching a movie, I think it’s important to find time to just relax and unwind together.” “We try to bring school into our relationship,” Chelsea Rinquist, Adv. 904, said. “We study together. I go to his basketball games and he watches me cheer. We Robert Kennedy, Adv. 903, and Elana Gordon, Adv. 906, were voted Homecoming Prince and Princess this past support each other in everything we do.” month. Photo courtesy of Samantha Ocampo The academic environ- stronger. ment that Northside provides “I think the main difference between me and Shaheed is usually more supportive and other Northside couples is that we were best friends for a than detrimental to most year and a half before we got together,” Rinquist said.Junior relationships. Most couples Prom Committee prepares for the big night. find time to help one another “The fact that Northside students are intelligent and have rather than distract each developed fairly good analytical skills, [account for the fact other from their studies. that] they are able to correctly analyze certain actions,” Kris- “Elana [Gordon] helps tine Pol, Adv. 804, said. “This assists in avoiding nonsense me with homework when- fights, and strengthens the emotional bond of the couple.” ever I’m confused,” Robert “When one of us gets mad, the other backs off,” Rinquist Kennedy, Adv. 903, said. “It’s said. “Then when we calm down and rationally talk about nice to have someone who’s what went wrong and what we can change to improve our always there.” relationship so we don’t end up finding about it again.” “I would say he is the ex- Although there are many differences between most high act opposite of detrimental,” school relationships and the relationships at Northside, there Gordon said. “Rob [Ken- are also similarities. nedy] is always willing to “We’ve been through a lot more than many couples help me if I need it, and it’s go through; mostly because of the amount of time we’ve great to know that someone been dating,” Charlie Snyder, Adv. 902, said. “Because of is always there rooting for this time span, we’ve been able to become closer than other you and supporting you one couples. We still share lots of things in common with other hundred percent.” duos: we are both young, and we still have to deal with the Differences between regu- same teenage stress that everyone else deals with.” lar high school relationships It seems that most of Northside’s long-lasting relation- and Northside relationships ships have a variety of things in common with one another: include the analytical level the length of time they have known each other, time manage- Charlie Snyder, Adv. 902, and Megan Cleary, Adv. 905, have managed to date for two of the students, which may ment skills, and an affection that does not always need to be years while still mantaining extracirriculars and school. Photo courtesy of Megan Cleary make the emotional bond publicized. Page Centerfold The Hoof Beat Love thy libido Northside’s aphrodisiacs by Dilraj Sekhon Imagine a teenager bored at home, with nothing to do but watch TV and devour the food in the refrigerator. To satiate the hunger, the teen will make his or her way to the fridge and find the most ordinary foods inside: peaches, strawberries, chocolate, even oysters. The fresh strawberries and whip cream appeal to the teen the most. After eating them, the teen feels the glands in his or her brain release tremendous amounts of feel-good chemicals and they love it. You may not know this, but the teen has experienced an aphorismatic moment. Some wonder whether aphrodisiacs, foods that enhance sexual desire, really exist. Some believe them to be myths, but others cite research that has actually proven that these foods are far from myth. Scientists have discovered that some foods have the ability to stimulate sexual thoughts by increasing the blood flow to certain body parts or by decreasing inhibitions; however, they don’t have the ability to quantify the amounts or study the libido directly, so aphrodisiacs still aren’t well known, however they are very real. “A bag of nuts, the salty flavor of the almonds and the sweet, succulent flavor of my shivery raisins drives me wild,” Connor Camp, Adv. 800, said. “Chemicals just release in my body.” Aphrodisiacs induce euphoria because they release certain endorphins in the brain that prompts the libido, alias for sex- drive, to activate. For Camp, nuts and raisins release just the right amount of endorphins to give him sexual sensations. It isn’t simply the taste of foods that triggers aphrodisiac moments though. The senses that certain foods trigger add to their aphorismatic properties. The texture, shape, and scent often stimulate people. “Fruits’ freshness, crispness, and aroma mean that they are just bursting with tremendous amount of flavors,” Rhianna Jones, Adv. 810, said. ”They just want to make you ravish something. Roar.” The lusciousness, the juices, and the seeds seem alien to many people. The main reason fruits are the more efficient types of aphrodisiacs is due to the fact that they are rich and self-sufficient in producing nutrients such as alkaloids, mineral salts, vitamins, and tannin, which is also found in wine. Aphorismatic foods contain important nutrients such as zinc, which is essential for a healthy prostate in men according to DiscoveryHealth.com. “Milk chocolate is my thing, but it has to be melted,” Re- bekah Ward, Adv. 903, said. “Chocolate, it’s just so sensual and it just warms me up.” Chocolate is a favorite food for many people, aphrodisiac or not. Chocolate makes many people feel good due to its sweet taste. A natural occurring nutrient in chocolate, phenethylamine, is a mood elevator as well as one of the best mood stimulants according to Globechef.com. It is released in the brain during happy thoughts or when you’re experiencing good events, like when winning a game or falling in love. So the next time your friend’s feeling a bit down for no reason, stop at the nearest gas station and pick up some chocolate up for him, some strawberries, or maybe even oysters. It may make their day. Northside’s lunchroom dilemma What should students be aware of when they buy lunch?

by Sarah Schoonhoven schools, and the menu must fit with the guidelines of the calories each week are to be a minimum of 825, averag- day. With the specified meal, there are approximately “Ask not what you can do for your country,” Orson National School Lunch Program, set up by the United ing out at 165 per day. With the specified meal, a lunch 30 mg per week, with a weekly excess of 12 mg, coming Breaking down cultural divisions by food Welles said. “Ask what’s for lunch.” Each afternoon, States Department of Agriculture (USDA). has approximately 2620 calories per week, with a weekly out to 166% of the recommended minimum. Finally, the thousands of students across Chicago get into the lunch “The meals served by Chartwells must meet weekly excess of 1795 calories, which gives you a total of 318% total fat per week is to be no more than 30% of the total line and ask the very question Welles once pondrered. nutritional requirements, not daily,” Levy said, which of the necessary calories. The USDA recommends a calories per week. Given the USDA’s caloric maximum Geographical origins of continental consumption Even though nearly every Chicago Public School (CPS) means that daily values can be quite inexact. The ap- maximum of about 2833 calories, and the Chartwells of 2833, this is about 850 grams of fat. The average total by Vasiliki Mitrakos Switzerland, renowned for chocolate production, ing to UNCTAD Secretariat from the Food and Ag- has a cafeteria, with very few exceptions, there are still proximate values of some of the most common items in meal plan is 213 calories less, making the calories fat per week is 100 grams, or 3.8% of the total calories. A glance around the lunch room will reveal eats over 25 pounds per capita. On the other hand riculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). many students who bring their own lunches. Some say the cafeteria are given in the accompanying chart on the provided by Chartwells satisfactory. The total Interna- This means that Chartwells lunches provide only 11% of delicious pierogi and crisp tomato salad decked with America who is the top world producer of cheese Another example is the Central African Republic that the food is too expensive, while others still disagree left. tional Units (IU) of Vitamin A specified by the USDA the maximum fat, which is fairly low. feta cheese next to Italian biscotti and a neat row with the menu options. Others complain about the qual- producing around 4,145 metric tons a year, does not which is ranked as the highest consumer of honey, The USDA gives minimum weekly amounts of for Chartwells is 1500, averaging out at 300 IU per day. All of this means that school lunches do follow of susi rolls. The smell of curry ascending from the ity of the food. calories, vitamin A, and vitamin C, and a maximum per- Lunch from Chartwells has 2500 IU per week, which is a USDA standards. All counts for calories, vitamins, and rank in the top eight consuming countries. at upwards of 6 pounds annually per capita. This “Well, I’m pretty much a food nutrition freak,” Kon- centage of total fat compared to the number of calories. weekly excess of 1000 IU. That is 167% the weekly value fat check out fairly well. Seeing as the nutritional value Gladware containers, next to the steaming bowl of The ability to cultivate certain foods also influ- record is very likely a result of the recent advance- rad Kubicki, Adv. 106, said, “and the worst thing about For someone eating one spicy chicken sandwich and one needed. The USDA says that the average person between does meet regulations, many students purchase lunch at Asian rice entices the senses and gives a glimpse of ences intake and traditional cooking. China is the ments in beekeeping and managing the wild bees the school lunches is that they seem to have a lot of pre- serving of French fries five days a week, this is how their the ages of 14 and 18 should consume no more than school. Northside’s diverse student body. leading producer of rice, native to the tropical South- native to Africa which produce, on average, more servatives and fat, and calories. Basically, the reason that lunches stack up to the USDA regulations. The total 9000 IU per day, or 3000 IU of Vitamin A per meal. “I buy lunch at school because it is convenient,” Tif- Food is a defining characteristic of honey than European honey bees, according I do not buy lunch is the poor nutritional The Chartwells fany Tran, Adv. 107, said, “even though there is a lot of one’s ethnicity and considered a path- to University of Florida, Institute of Food value it has attached to it.” meals allow grease on the food.” way to understanding the world’s many and Agricultural Sciences. But what exactly is the nutritional value for 500 IU per “I buy lunch at school, and I don’t really mind the diverse cultures. Geographical and North America is noted for its large of Northside lunches? day, which is selection,” Ivan Lopez, Adv. 100, said. agricultural distinctions play a role in the production of grains and meats because Northside’s cafeteria food is not well below the For students who decide to purchase food from foods people in different cultures eat and of its vast farm lands and was the highest “homemade;” instead it is fully pre-cooked, maximum limit. the vending machines, instead of in the cafeteria, the influence the diets of people of differ- consumer of meat products overall. Despite flash frozen, reheated in the kitchen at This is not at choices are often unsatisfactory. The American Bottling ent ethnic backgrounds. Regional foods the vast availability of meat in the U.S., Ar- school, and served to students. The maker all harmful, as Company fills the beverage machines, and Mastercraft bestow on their consumers a toleration gentina holds the title for being the top per of all CPS lunches is Chartwells, a com- though the hu- Vending and Coffee, which is serviced out of Elk Grove pany that has been supplying lunches in man body needs Village, fills the food machines. for specific elements in those dishes. capita consumer of bovine meats at around CPS cafeterias for five years now. Accord- Vitamin A for “All foods to be sold in the vending machines must The consumption of most foods 124 pounds per person. Incorporating high ing to Mrs. Harnett, the lunch manager at survival, too be approved by the Chicago Board of Education,” depends on the availability of those prod- amounts of bovine meat into everyday diet Northside, the food that Chartwells makes much can cause Edward Lannan, President of Mastercraft, said, “who in ucts and it depends on the on the lifestyle is a result of Argentina’s recent title as the is much better than that of Sodexho, the Hypervitamin- turn gets approved by the USDA.” of the people who live in that region, as world’s leading exporter of meat products former CPS lunch provider. Harnett says osis A, which Lannan went on to say that it is often hard to get well as the cultivation of certain foods in due to the ideal geographical setting for ris- that Chartwells’ menu has a larger selection can lead to liver newer items approved because the Board does not often various countries. Europeans have been ing livestock according to the Argentinean and better vegetarian options such as fruit problems, birth take the time to examine the new items. For this reason, producing wines, ales, and alcohol for Meat Production Program. cups and a fresher salad. defects, reduced it is very difficult to put new or healthier products in the thousands of years and their history is in- In most Asian countries dishes are Regardless, some students are hesitant bone den- machines. dicative of that. Thus, it is not surprising prepared with spices of various sorts that about the nutritional value of the food sity, and central “This school lunch system,” Lannan said, “is simply that statistics show how Europeans are are native to those regions. The highest served at Northside. nervous system a prime example of bureaucracy run amok.” the leading consumers of alcoholic bever- “I am a vegetarian, which makes it producer of varied spices in 2004 was India, disorders (Na- Lannan also said that the calories and fat are ages per capita. Specifically, the average very hard for me to buy school lunches,” tional Institute watched most closely in the screening process, but often- producing 1,600,000 tons or about 86% Robin Doherty, Adv. 109, said. “Most of of Health, Of- times, a food is approved for either low calories or low Russian will drink 4.8 gallons of vodka of the world’s total according to FAO. As the food offered contains meat, and the fice of Dietary fat, not both. in a given year, the Luxembourgian, 21 a result, Indian cuisine features the most stuff that [doesn’t] is always really un- Supplements). In the end, the CPS menu does follow regulations gallons of wine, and the Czech Repub- prominent use of spices in food of any healthy or nasty-looking.” The USDA says set up by the USDA, as do the vending machines. These lican, 41.5 gallons of beer, according to ethnic cuisine. The decision of what to serve is not up there should regulations, nevertheless, do not necessarily complete the the “Guinness World Records 2007.” Food consumption is mimicked by to any of the food service workers, or any- be a minimum dietary restrictions of all students. Ultimately, though, Some countries recognized for their regional adaptability, but in the U.S and a one here at Northside. The decision goes to of 18 mg of the food served by Chartwells is, if nothing else, lunch, production of certain foods generally east Asia, and therefore the Chinese incorporate rice school as diverse at Northside, the under- the dieticians at Chartwells, one of whom vitamin C, and as long as it is served, there will be students who are prove to be the highest consumers of such goods. standing of those cultures must be high for cultural is Robin Levy, RD, LDN. These dieticians averaging out willing to eat it. into almost every meal. As a result China has one of Greece, noted for various cheeses, happens to con- the highest rice consumption rates per capita accord- tolerance and undertsanding to be high. plan out the menu that goes to all CPS at 3.6 mg per sume around 60 pounds of cheese per capita, and Page 10 Arts and Entertainment The Hoof Beat Fish make everything stink Crucifixes in Dirty On Purpose’s new album not so good clay… by Sony Kassam “Like Bees,” the album’s title track, Skipping to the next track, one Fish and music? What do fish have plays. Although this song has a slow hears “Send Me An Angel,” the best Santeros blend to do with music, especially if the songs tempo, it is much better than the first song out of the five on the EP album. don’t mention fish at all? Try asking and the female voice is quite soothing. The guitar and drums give the song the tradition of Dirty On Purpose, an indie-pop band In short, the soft melody of the track is a pleasant tune and the background from Brooklyn, New York, whose cover relaxing. sound of a voice going, “Oh, oh, oh, Southwestern art with of their EP (Extended Play) album The third track on the EP album, oh,” adds to the catchiness. Also, Mar- “Like Bees” features a bunch of fish. “Back to Sleep,” is a bit of a disap- vin’s voice is not as annoying as it is in Shouldn’t there be bees featured on the pointment, but is not as dull and disap- the first track; the words of the song are Catholicism cover instead of fish? Why fish? Are pointing as the first. Initially, it sounds much easier to hear. Also, many people fish inspirational? All the CD offers is similar to something by “The Fray;” may relate to the song because of the questions, questions, and more ques- by Bhumi Patel nevertheless, as it continues, one real- inspirational lyrics like “Empty dreams Religions from around the world indicate that art is an tions. Here, however, is a question can only disappoint/In a room be- integral part of worship. “Santeros” are artists that make reli- that can be answered: how good is hind your smile.” One could listen to gious idols or other representations. With more than 90 pieces the album? Nowhere close to good. “Send Me An Angel” over and over of work on display, the “Santeros Art Exhibit” gives the view- “Like Bees” begins with “Audi- again; it’s that good. ers a taste of the religion that is mostly associated with the ence in the Room,” which sounds Finally, the semi-dull album ends southwestern region of the U.S. It is truly a captivating exhibit pretty dry. The muffled vocals with “Airshow Disaster.” The beat that consists of sculptures and paintings of different saints and combined with the confusing and of this track fits the title of the song important religious figures from the Bible. The breathtaking random lyrics like, “We bought every well. The occasional sound of violins sculptures are on display at the DePaul Art Museum from record in the dollar bin; every single makes the song sorrowful. But the January 10 to April 7. one of them was a frozen cry. /We vocal-less track tends to be torturous Most of the sculptures are made out of wood and painted sat and watched the city go to sleep for those who do not like to listen to with various colors. Other pieces are created with gesso, a every night./There will be big blue the same beat over and over again. type of art material used predominantly for sculpture that is pools for swimming in and swings Classical music usually does not have easily molded and allows for more details to be added into for sitting in” may immediately put vocals and yet sounds much better. the artwork to be appealing to the viewer. The clothing that is listeners to sleep. There is no logical In addition, parts of the song are painted onto the sculptures seems traditional though it varies flow between the lines. Furthermore, only composed of drums and guitars, throughout the exhibit. Some articles of clothing indicate a it seems like the band members have while the other half are composed of person of great wealth while others have raggedy clothing. to go back to grammar school to violins with drums in the background. There are many references made to death and pain in the learn their tenses. This makes the track sound like nails statues. Some of the sculptures are of people who were shot However, according to www.sen- Dirty On Purpose’s album cover, featuring screeching against a chalkboard. with arrows and are bleeding. Other sculptures showed people timentalistmag.com, the lead vocalist fish, is one of the many bizarre traits of “Like Bees” isn’t terrible, but it is the CD. with tears running down their faces to capture the anguish of of the band, Doug Marvin, stated that Courtesy of Amazon.com definitely not a great album, unless the people being tormented. The exhibit tries to let the viewer “‘Audience in the Room’ is about the you’re into indie-pop or unless you relate to Catholicism through the various forms of art. While feeling of being onstage, under lights, izes that “The Fray” is far better. Like have actually heard of that band and some of art is depressing, the other pieces show a happier and you’ve got a million things running the first track, “Back to Sleep” does happen to like them. Either way, this feeling. through your mind and you wish every- not have an attention-grabbing tune or album is not recommended. One of the sculptures made by Arenie Perea is of Mother one would stop staring at you.” After likable lyrics. Nothing about the song One thing can be learned from all Theresa, dressed in all white and with hands folded in front reading this, all of the lyrics to the song sticks out; it’s just blah. Neither sad and this: if your album has nothing to do of her. The statue is fascinating and portrays her as a holy make a bit more sense, but they are still tearful nor upbeat and fast, the song is with fish, then don’t have fish on the person. She looks wise and very caring and her face is solemn. confusing. completely the opposite of anything cover, or else your album just stinks. This figure helps to show people the importance of helping After four and a quarter minutes of Rihanna would produce. Even Barney Ah. Now that makes sense. No wonder others and to have compassion when working. This carving agony with “Audience in the Room,” songs have a catchier tune. they have a bunch of fish on the cover. is made out of wood, pigments, and fiber. The materials that are used in the exhibit seem to be natural and try to make the viewer appreciate the importance of nature. Warning: “Cloverfield” Religion is deeply imbedded in Fernando Bimonte’s “The Last Supper.” This allows the viewers to connect to Christian- ity and understand how important it is in the Southwest. The may cause motion sickness painting looks antique because of the type of the wood that is used. The only colors that are used in the painting are different shades of brown. Krissa Maria Lopez painted a piece called “The Guardian by Andrea Ljevar They only decide to run when they see the Empire State Angel.” The painting is a picture of a girl with yellow wings If “Godzilla” and “The Blair Witch Project” were to Building collapse. and she is wearing a red dress. She has her arms and hands have a child, it would be “Cloverfield.” Thus, nothing new is The only griping part of “Cloverfield” is when the stretched out in front of her as though she is protecting the learned from watching “Cloverfield” except a glimpse as to Empire State Building falls and the people run into a nearby person that is viewing the painting. what a monster attack would look like captured on a video convenience store. The group watches the windows as they For someone who wants to see something more religious, camera. begin to fog with debris from the fallen building. These may there is an altar with a picture of the Virgin Mary and on the “Cloverfield” is shot through a camcorder by Hudd (T.J. make some feel uneasy brings to mind the 9/11 attacks. The left wall there is a painting of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus, in Miller) at a surprise party for his friend Rob (Michael Stahl- movie even implies that much as “I think it’s another terrorist the back of the room. The altar is colorful and covered with David) who is leaving for Japan the next day. Just like any attack” and “We’re at war” can be heard as the attacks first candles, all kinds of flowers, and there is water in a bright blue unfortunate horror movie hero, Rob is lucky enough to spend begin to happen. The eerie reminder of 9/11 and the chaos glass off to the side. There is a dim, red light shining down his last day in the States as an unknown monster attacks New that must have been going on in the city are the only points on the altar, which gives an eerie feeling to that section of York City. Rob, his friends, and hordes of other people pack of the movie that stand out. “Cloverfield” creates an atmo- the room, but was also peaceful at the same time. There are into the street looking frazzled as the head of the Statue of sphere where the audience feels like they are in the middle rosaries and crosses hanging on the right side of the altar in a Liberty crashes down. Proving just how smart New York- of the scene. It is probably the first movie that attempts to row and are of various colors. ers are, most people’s first reaction is to whip out their cell portray the complete helplessness and horror when a city is The exhibit is fabulous and consists of many pieces of phones and take pictures of the head of the Statue of Liberty. attacked. work that are worth seeing. The paintings and sculptures can Unfortunately this is the only emotion the movie brings bring various reactions to the viewers. It brilliantly captures up. Everything else is relatively predictable, especially for the difficulties that many people have gone through in history fans of horror/thriller movies. The movie runs a little under and how religion was considered a comfort. an hour and a half and tries to do too much in such a short period of time. The movie invests time in not only capturing the shear hysteria of the attack, but it also tries to incorporate a love story by showing different segments of the relationship between Rob and his love interest, Beth (Odette Yustman). The love story at best is poor as it involves under-developed characters. Some audience members were probably more interested in seeing this horrendous monster rather than wondering if poor Rob, already doomed at this point, was going to proclaim his affection to his love. “Cloverfield” tries to be clever by utilizing the camcorder techniques circa 1999, the prime of “The Blair Witch Project.” While it is a more realistic perspective of the movie—because we know that if this were to happen, the only camera angles would be through our eyes— it becomes too much. The shaking of the camera surpasses “The Blair Witch Project” and the frequent changes in camera angles and images create headaches and even nausea. Though, the audience does get a heads up before viewing the movie, as movie theaters broadcast a warning of the possible side effects. Watching “Cloverfield” requires more energy than any other movie and at times it feels like a rollercoaster ride. Apart from trying to make sense of the shakiness and camera angles, one might also have to try to keep their popcorn down. “Cloverfield” doesn’t stand out from other monster movies, whose names have already been forgotten. Aside from the “Godzilla” and “Blair Witch Project” elements, “Clo- verfield” evokes a movie released earlier this season, “I Am Legend.” While that movie deals with the last man left in York City after a virus kills the population, “Cloverfield” can Movie poster for “Cloverfield,” a film similiar to serve as its prequel, telling the story that leads into “I Am One of the many religious statues on display at the “Blaire Witch Project” and “I Am Legend.” Legend.” All in all, “Cloverfield” was created for those who DePaul Art Museum. Photo courtesy of Amazon.com love the action rather than the substance of horror movies. Picture taken by Bhumi Patel March 2008 Arts and Entertainment Page 11 The smart put up their art Welcome to First semester’s 20 Hour Show Mollywood by Alice Henry ing projects for the 20 progressing. decorated by the can tabs; The bright colors Hour Show is meant to This year the media she modeled the dress as My picks for and glossy shine of the encourage gradual growth included photographs, a living manikin. George 20 Hour Show brought of a student's artistic movies, websites, paint- Costas, Adv. 805, built people into Northside the Oscars ability. ings, sculptures, draw- a silver cave lit by black What one has to remember from all over on Thurs- by Molly McAndrew "If they wait until a ings, digital images, as lights and matted with The Academy Awards have about the best screenplay award day, January 31 to view few weeks before the show well as pieces of cloth- faux-grass welcome mats always been special – there’s no is that it is not determined by the projects assembled by and try to cram the 20 ing and food. One cake where people could take a denying that. Whether it’s the movie, but rather the script. Thus, students of the various hours in at the end, it will at the snack table was break and relax. dresses on the red carpet that cost the more interesting concept is advanced art classes of become an assignment even made to look like a Sculpture was a large more than a house, or the honoring theoretically the one which should Northside. Art of every and they will deny them- toppled trash can. Ona segment of the show. of classic film legends for a good win. For the adapted (or “un- type decorated the halls selves the opportunity for Wang, Adv. 811, had a The new sculpting class patch of time even though the only original”) screenplay I think “The of the Fine Arts Depart- artistic growth and devel- pair of photos for a stab- offered this year uses person who actually cares is the Diving Bell and the Butterfly.” ment for the enjoyment of opment," Minyo said. bing soul, knives included, materials varying from honoree, or just the look of defeat According to Oscars.com, in the viewers. As snow piled up For her own class, that once torn revealed terracotta clay to bendy, on the faces of the nominees who movie “fashion editor Jean-Domi- outside, guests piled in for Ms. Minyo schedules a second pair of photos. neon straws to construct weren’t convincing enough in their nique Bauby suffers a stroke at the spectacles first semes- check-ups to observe how Cullen Omori, Adv. 811; their creations. Teapots, roles to be awarded the little golden the age of forty-five, [and] is left ter art had to offer. her students' artwork is Cameron Omori, Adv. animals, bugs, food, and statue, “Oscar” televised award almost completely paralyzed. As he For three years now progressing. 900; Max Kakacek, Adv. clothing items decorated shows seem to get people hooked. attempts to reconcile himself to his the 20 Hour Show has During the year, art 803; Julian Dale, Adv. pedestals in the hallway. The Academy Awards even more devastating condition, Bauby draws taken art classes at North- students also visit multiple 804; and Michael Raf- Artwork brought so than the rest because it’s the on his imagination to create a vivid side to the next level. exhibits in museums and fetto, Adv. 907, donned different people together. night where Hollywood pretty inner world without limitations, “We modeled our pro- galleries around the city painted masks, crosses, They were able to experi- much declares that actors of the big and--able to communicate only gram on college programs in search of inspiration. glasses and war signs for ence pieces from different screen of films are more important by blinking his left eye--begins the that require students to They discuss proposals their project. However lifestyles and different me- than actors on the small television daunting task of dictating a book.” spend a certain number for possible pieces of what brought people to dias. The 20 Hour Show screen. I mean, the Golden Globes As for the original screenplay, I of hours in the studio art in class as well to get see their project was the encouraged students to and the Emmys honoring televi- suppose Hollywood would love the for every hour of class reactions and help from sound heard from outside; increase their knowledge sion stars are nice, but they’re no fairy tale behind the movie “Juno” time," Joanne Minyo, Art teachers and peers. The 20 the five performed music of art and encouraged a Academy Awards. whose writer is a stripper who Department, said. "This Hour Show is the pinnacle under strobe lights and a community to increase So I figured I would put in my followed her dream and became enables students to get of their development as movie reel of fireworks. their knowledge of two cents as my guess about who a writer, but personally I would better at the practice of artists during a semester Sky Cubacub, Adv. 014, Northside: the purpose of is going to win “Oscar” in the 80th like to see “Lars and the Real making art, both aestheti- and offers art teachers a went to the lengths of glu- each artist's brush stroke, Academy Awards. Girl” win. The movie’s synopsis is cally and conceptually." piece of work to tell how ing soda tabs to her body camera flash and thumb- To start off with an easy one, I “Lars Lindstrom is a painfully shy, The process of prepar- well a student has been to contribute to her dress print. am going to say that “Ratatouille” twenty-seven-year-old misfit living will probably win for best animated in the garage apartment behind his film of the year in the contest brother and sister-in-law’s house. “Electro-alt-funk-pop” between “Ratatouille” and “Surf’s Socially isolated and unable to bear Up.” Given that the two generally being touched, Lars is traumatized The sound of Blake Lewis have the same message of “follow by his sister-in-law’s pregnancy and your dream” and “be yourself,” the responds by ordering a life-sized winner will be decided on which plastic doll, which he introduces by Matt Glodz hot girl that just walked up to him. music charts in the near future. is a crazier concept. I am going to to his bewildered family as his Sit back and let Blake Lewis “Might be crazy, might go broke, Other songs that appear on the say a cooking rat beats a surfing girlfriend.” introduce you to his “Audio Day but all I know I’ve gots to get her,” album include “1000 Miles,” in penguin in that category. The two final categories that Dream.” The former “American he sings. The song also features a which Lewis ponders over whether In competition for best sup- I am predicting are best directing Idol” runner-up is back with a new snippet in which he shows off his the girl he broke up with can hear porting actor, a lot of former and best picture. I think the best album, “Audio Day Dream,” that mad beatboxing skills that set him him 1000 miles away; “I Got U,” in nominees for best lead actor found directing will go to Tony Gilroy of promises to deliver an exciting apart from pop and hip-hop artists which he rejoices over the fact that themselves relegated to lesser roles. “Michael Clayton.” Again this is a journey into his world of musical alike. he can make it through anything My vote goes to Javier Bardem in film I haven’t seen, although I have inspiration. But “American Idol” judge as long as he has his girl; and “No Country For Old Men” for been given a second chance since it During an interview on ameri- Simon Cowell told Lewis he did not “What’cha Got 2 Lose,” in which two reasons. Firstly, I thought he is back in theatres. I think that the canidol.com, he called the eclectic have to beat-box in every single song he claims that a girl needs to break was the main star from the way the directing of the film will take home mix of music on his album “electro- to make it sound good. It seems that up with her man and realize that commercials advertised the film, “Oscar” because the Gilroy not alt-funk-pop” a combination of she needs to be with him and, secondly, because he definitely only directed the film, but he wrote the electronic, alternative, funk, instead. Ironically, all looks the part of a sociopath killer. the screenplay as well. If the author and pop influences that the al- of these songs are about For best supporting actress, I of a script cannot direct it well, no bum entails. While most artists women and his various think Saoirse Ronan of “Atone- one can. tend to focus on just one genre, affairs with them. Lewis ment” will take home the “Oscar.” Finally, for best picture I’m Lewis throws them all together is successful at making Young stars have been robbed of casting my vote for “There Will Be and does so with great success. music, but apparently this category in the past, notably Blood.” The acting was excellent, In the album’s cover when it comes to find- Abigail Breslin of “Little Miss the filming was impressive, and the booklet, he defines A.D.D., ing love, this strapping Sunshine;” however, I still have script was appealing. None of these an acronym for “Audio Day young man just does not hope for the underage Hollywood. things were amazing enough to win Dream,” as something “charac- seem to be having any There’s obviously some star power an award on their own, but com- terized by a persistent pattern of luck. in her as she has only made three bined they made a distinguished inattention and/or hyperactiv- “[The album is] sen- movies and is already up for an film. That’s saying a lot because I ity, as well as forgetfulness, poor timental for me because award. hate blood, and as you can see in impulse control, and distract- I just went through a lot I give Johnny Depp from the title, it’s kind of important to ibility,” closely relating to the of relationships, so it’s “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Bar- the film. medical condition for attention basically about a lot of ber of Fleet Street” my vote for best Now I could be completely deficit disorder. my relationships that actor, though this is probably the wrong and “Oscar” could go home This definition makes I had in the last four category with the closest competi- with a completely different set of “Break Another,” the album’s years,” Lewis said in an tion. First off, most of these charac- people. So don’t be surprised if I’m first single, a perfect example of aol.com interview. ters are pretty mean guys. Also wrong. I don’t really care. Then A.D.D. In the song he tells a girl The constantly every nominee, aside from Viggo again with Academy Awards you that, “he’ll try to prove that his Blake Lewis’s “Audio Day Dream” album cover recurring theme of love Mortensen of “Eastern Promises,” never know; so you’ll just have to love is for you [and] just when Courtesy of Amazon.com that appears in a major- has been nominated for the award watch to find out. you think he’s changed his tune, ity of the songs can get before. What separates he’ll break another… heart babe.” Lewis took his advice as he devoted tiresome and gives one the urge Depp from the crowd Towards the end of the song the the entire interlude “Bshorty [his to buy him a match.com subscrip- is that he not only acts tempo speeds up, the beat changes, former stage name] Grabs Mic!” to tion, but then again, maybe he does well, but he sings too. and he sings, “s-s-s-sorry baby, his beatboxing passion and kept it daydream about his plights of love Best actress is a there’s something coming over me, limited in other songs. The beatbox- all day. Though tiresome, the love little more depressing. it’s like - it’s like, t-two sides of me,” ing is simply remarkable, and yes, theme does not take away from the Cate Blanchett prob- showing his A.D.D. tendencies and he can do it live. overall impact of the album. Instead ably won’t win because adding an interesting twist to the One song in which he refrained of focusing on the lyrics, Lewis is she’s already lost once song. Lewis’ amazing vocal range from beatboxing is “End of the able to create a memorable listening for the same role as allows him to sing high and low, fast World.” In this ballad, Lewis shows experience by putting the focus on Queen Elizabeth in and slow, and beat-box like no other that aside from being able to beat- the album’s many futuristic sounds. 1998. Two of the brother, as he does in this song. box and sing energetic pop tunes, he The journey through Lewis’ nominees, Ellen Page “Break Another” is a hit that is full can also slow down and sing a ro- “Audio Day Dream” comes to an and Marion Cotil- of energy and awaits its explosion mantic piece in which he tells about end with the outro “… I Choose lard, have yet to be into the mainstream music scene. his lifelong wait for the perfect girl. Noise,” in which he sings, “some nominated previously. According to the album cover, The lyrics are touching and allow say that silence is golden, well I Julie Christie in “Away “Gots [sic] to Get Her” was inspired Lewis to reveal his sensitive and choose noise.” The album is noisy From Her” won the by the classic song “Puttin’ on the emotional side. indeed, but in a good way. Lewis Golden Globe, which Ritz” by Irving Berlin, but there are The journey through Lewis’ love has been compared to pop artists might be some indica- no pianos in this one. Lewis takes life continues in “She’s Makin’ Me such as Justin Timberlake, but his tor; however, I’m the familiar melody and puts a Lose It.” This song is a perfect ex- passion for beatboxing and elec- going to go with Ellen modern spin on it by playing around ample of his “electro-alt-funk” style. tronic music as well the Blake Lewis Page in “Juno,” strictly with the beat and incorporating his Electronic beats and voice warps are flare that he brings to his music give because she was enjoy- own style. The smooth vocals in the definitely present in the song, yet it him a unique edge. The album is a able to watch, which “There Will Be Blood” is the strongest song are reminiscent of the original, has that “pop feel” to it that would must for pop music fans and anyone is, after all, what the deem it playable on a Top 40 radio contender for Best Picture but Lewis alters the lyrics to tell looking for something new and award is intended to Courtesy of Amazon.com about how he “gots to get” that station. This danceable and lively original. honor. song is likely to be successful on the Page 12 Editorials The Hoof Beat A note from the editor: An OpEd represents the opinion of the individual contributor. The Hoof Beat includes an OpEd each month so as to allow members of the Northside community a forum for expressing their opinions. Op-Ed The Type “A” Honor Roll by Harold Jaffe academic success. ment without making a spectacle of that the auditorium and miss a day of precious In 2004, Dr. James C. Lalley, then prin- The new policy had another effect, though celebration. For example, after first and third colloquium to watch? When Northside gets cipal of Northside, approached Chicago’s - one felt more directly by students. Pitting quarters, posters come up on the windows of wrapped up in its own mythos as a communi- Board of Education with an unusual request. students against each other to earn top grades the main office listing who made the “A” and ty of academic hyperachievers to the neglect Having already established itself as one of the belied one of Northside’s central beliefs: that “B” Honor Rolls. There is no reason why the of other areas of endeavor, nobody benefits. premier institutions for secondary education people must learn how to compete with them- administration should not recognize these Let’s get this straight. Acknowledg- within the Chicago Public Schools system, selves and collaborate with others. Certainly students’ accomplishments (which, ing, honoring academic achievement is as the Mustangs were well on their way to state refraining from ranking us was a good first incidentally, they already do with wholesome a part of our school’s culture as and national recognition. And so, with not step in this direction, but certificates passed out in advi- athletic teams’ end-of-year banquets or the one student or a small elite group, but with it far from sory), Music Awards Dinner or the Drama Awards nearly every student in the school performing a panacea but Ceremony; we don’t want to live in the world at the top of the charts, Dr. Lalley petitioned for the un- do of Kurt Vonnegut’s “Harrison Bergeron” or for Northside to be allowed to abandon that naturally and these C. S. Lewis’s “Screwtape Proposes a Toast.” renowned measure of academic acuity, class destructively posters But neither do we want students engaging in rank. competitive really senseless grade grubbing and competition for For those who haven’t had occasion to atmosphere need its own sake—just the opposite. We have as hear this bit of Mustang history, here are the that still lin- to be our ideal not competition, but knowledge for salient details. Prior to 2004, Northside stu- gers over 5501 up for its own sake. As the poet says, we should be dents would see on their report cards not just N. Kedzie. weeks learning to love our education, to seek it out grade point average and credits earned, but a Education on end on our own accord. number indicating precisely how their GPAs is not a after So celebrate achievement! Celebrate re- measured up to those of their classmates. parent- port cards that can spell out the name of a de- The primary reason for doing away with this teacher funct Swedish pop/dance group and the noise statistic was that its use put Northsiders at a confer- a sheep makes. But celebrate knowledge, too, disadvantage during the college applications. ences? celebrate learning! Celebrate athletics, and Many of those top-tier schools to which Mus- There’s theater, and art and music and computer sci- tangs apply in droves state at the outset that nothing ence. Celebrate service. When everything is they only look at a certain number of students wrong said and done, we Mustangs have a lot to be from a given school—say, the top ten per- zero-sum game, with proud of, and many reasons to give thanks. cent—in selecting their incoming classes. For and we should colleges And, should the alternative route prove a school like Northside, where all students are not treat it like around more attractive, we could always embrace our scoring above the 90th percentile on standard- one. the Type A personality side and go to the other ized tests, this meant that colleges would end So what can country extreme. What could better motivate us to up overlooking many highly qualified indi- be done to revitalize the spirit of healthy aca- getting together with the Counseling Office work our butts off than to see a few under- viduals. Eliminating class rank allowed these demic competition that made and continues and giving out Junior Book Awards, but achievers locked up in stocks in the second schools to give more attention to the rigor of to make Northside such a magnificent place does the whole junior class have to gather in floor atrium? Northside’s curriculum and other measures of to learn? It is possible to celebrate achieve- SOS: The suspension Suspension? sorrows Yes, please a mini-vacation. What these will feel that it is a reflection by Zlatana Alibegovic ditionally have recognized off. Chicago is at its finest people neglect to realize is of how they have raised the Wasn't winter break that it is a matter beyond when there is no traffic and that with the block schedule student, and this leads to the nice? Two weeks at home to your control. there are no long lines. A few at play, missing a day or more age-old lament, “Where did I spend as you please, parents Sure, this suspension will hours at Six Flags, preceded of school, let alone a week go wrong?” away during the day, and end up on your permanent by some shopping, and or two, is more than detri- Having made a parent you home alone, sleeping record and colleges will possibly a good movie make mental; it’s a brutal academic this angry, any student should late and watching TV. Many recognize that you com- for a great adventure. Ferris blow. The suspended student quickly dispel the notion that would kill for this opportu- mitted some wrong-doing Bueller had the right idea. falls behind in all classes, staying at home will be fun, nity but for most it's hardly in your many high school When the week seems to especially if enrolled in and that parents wouldn’t do an option. years, but when suspensions be never-ending, when you advanced placement courses. everything in their power to That's the beauty of are handed out like candy, have test after test, and when And any tests, quizzes, punish the student for goofing suspensions. Ideally meant it doesn't really matter. it seems as if there is no by Yonas Zewdi projects, or major homework up so badly. The individual to punish students for some Students are rewarded with other way out, consider this: A suspension is pretty assignments due during the would most likely not be wrong-doing, but while the suspensions for just about your best option is to break serious, especially at a school time of suspension may allowed to leave the house, idea is excellent, the ap- anything, as simple as talk- the rules. Who said nothing like Northside, where acts not be made up due to CPS and even if he/she could, proach is more than lacking. ing back or coming to school good can come of breaking of violence seldom (if ever) policy, irrevocably damaging who else would be available Forcing students to stay late on multiple occasions. rules? You can take a day off, happen. That said, is several the student’s grade. If that’s to hang out? Everyone else home from school is a ter- In response, our authoritar- rest up, have some adventur- days out of school really so not frightening enough, the would be in school. For all rible punishment, and often ians threaten that it will ous endeavors, and fit in bad? Does it create an incen- list continues. the star athletes out there misconstrued as a reward. reflect badly on us. You must some study time. If you are tive for students to behave One’s future is also at - suspension from school Angry parents? They are recognize, however, that col- one of the extremely lucky better? The answer is simple: stake, because all suspensions applies to the sports field as not an issue—most parents leges can't take every mistake students, you will find a way YES. go on a student’s permanent well, so a suspended student work away from home so we’ve ever made into ac- to extend it to a few days. First, let’s recap. A record. This record comes may be coming back to a the few hours they just spent count—continuing business When the administra- suspension is a disciplinary into play during the college locker room of teammates yelling or angry will hardly in that manner would mean tion sets out to punish stu- measure designed to deter admissions process, as well who would regard the offend- pale in comparison to the that few students would ever dents, they would be better behavior hazardous to the as in future job searches. er less than fondly, having enjoyment that will follow. be accepted anywhere. served by making them suffer school environment. This Though most lesser-de- lost that fateful game against Even if they get extremely Enough looking at the through long, in-school includes, but is not limited gree offenses will probably Lane for the ‘ship because a angry, how long can that negatives; it’s time to take detentions. Perhaps even to, drug possession/dealing, not prevent a person from certain superstar wasn’t there anger really last? Should the the positives into account. better would be to take away fighting, concealed weaponry, achieving future aspirations, to play. All in all, suspension yelling be slow to cease, ask A day of rest is welcomed their ability to enjoy their and sexual predation – a any blemish on the record time would certainly not be a your parents, “Don’t you by all. Parents of Northside free time by forcing them to definition new to none. These decreases a person’s chances blissful party. love me unconditionally?” students frequently com- serve in community service policies are designed to instill of landing a preferred job or Suspensions are serious and that should take care of plain about the loads of projects or, better yet, by giv- a sense of responsibility and college. As they say, it’s never business, and they are among all your problems. homework assignments and ing them extra assignments accountability in students, too early to think about the the severest forms of punish- Oh, you worry about students roam the halls with to do. and also to set guidelines for future, and doing something ment in school, especially a missed schoolwork? Luckily, sleepless faces, pale and appropriate behavior in a to jeopardize it is foolish. school like Northside, where most teachers will allow you ready to collapse. Why, school atmosphere. However, let’s say the there have probably not been to make up the work you’ve then, doesn’t anyone take So, theoretically speaking, future doesn’t have everyone too many out-of-school sus- missed, which gives you advantage of such op- when applied to the proper bogged down, and academic pensions in the school’s his- extra time to do it. Great! portunities to miss out on circumstances, suspensions performance does not hold tory. It’s not something to be So while your classmates a day or two of school? It are perfectly logical regula- much weight with potential slighted, or viewed as a lack- are responsible for it in a provides ample opportuni- tory tools. This isn’t to say, offenders. In that case, the luster form of chastisement. matter of hours before or ties for rest and relaxation however, that suspensions are only factor prompting aware- So before clenching a fist to after school, you have the coupled with time to catch to be taken lightly. ness of consequences would deck that person who made whole day (or longer, if you up in school for those who Some people try to down- be the murderously disap- a momma joke, thinking are really lucky) to get it need it. When you are play a suspension as though pointed stare from parents about doing a little creative done. If you are not allowed worried about a test, ditch it is nothing. They make the or guardians when they are remodeling of the school’s to make it up, that’s not a school, get caught, and argument that the offender called down to the office to bathrooms, and plotting that problem either. When your make it up once you have can sleep in all he/she/it be informed that their son or devious senior prank that will report card comes in and it’s studied. wants, stay at home, and not daughter has been behaving leave all the underclassmen not the greatest (regardless The movie “Ferris have to worry about making in an embarrassing manner. in indescribable discomfort, of the missed assignments), Buellers Day Off ” embod- up homework during the sus- Parents in turn would take students should consider the just shrug it off, after all, the ies what students should pension period - almost like great offense because they consequences of their actions. parents who love you uncon- strive to do with their day March 2008 Editorials Page 13 There are some things For everything else, money can’t buy there’s MasterCard

young, promising minds the most successful alumni. by Alice Henry but no teaching degree. You for their private counterparts. by Sika Yeboah-Sampong may even receive some of the A public two-year college Like many high school and putting company profits The more successful the At Northside, we all worst teachers and lessons averages tuition of $2,361. students, I have already toward scholarships. With alumni, the greater the know that many of our in your educational career Today, these public colleges begun to think about how I the aid of websites such as chance of making connec- alumni have gone on to some at that "top-notch" college. and universities are well will finance college. Is college FastWeb and Scholarships. tions that will help to ensure of the best colleges in the It's perfectly legal, too. The respected and some can run really worth all the trouble? com, it has never been easier a good job after college. world. However, many of U.S. Department of Labor on the same level as private Is it really worth it? to find ways to attend college Beyond the mere tuition us also probably know how Statistics (www.bls.gov) colleges and universities. For The answer is yes. Col- –for free! payments that college stu- high tuitions are at these elite claims that four-year colleges example, a student interested lege is worth every penny. Even though many of dents must endure is the real schools. These tuitions are and universities often hire in the culinary arts can at- The fact is that the tuition us will not have to pay the college experience. Behind rising by 5% per year on aver- professors with a doctoral tend the Culinary and Hos- paid out to the institution fee, the higher price tag is a the bills and the stress is the age, and do not have reasons degree for their full-time pitality Institute of Chicago not only covers a wealth of guarantee of excellence in experience of a lifetime that to back up the exorbitant positions, and, in some cases, (CHIC), a school that is part resources and opportunities our school. What appears to can have rather lucrative amounts. A student should those with a master's degree of the world-renowned Le available to students attend- be higher tuition also means results (e.g. higher salaries, be able to get their degree for their part-time teaching Cordon Bleu program, and ing college, but the money increased access to resources. dynamic experiences). Imag- without having to pay for it positions. Rarely do the most pay a relatively low price. serves as a formality for the What future college attend- ine making more than double in years to come. prestigious institutions seek Due to the increase in college experience. The ever- ees must remember is that the cost of tuition. Now The College Board re- out professors with a teach- college tuitions, many gifted rising tuition that colleges are the tuition they pay is for there’s an investment worth ports that average costs for a ing degree, which is a CPS students end up staying in constantly demanding covers their own benefit. At schools making. private four-year college total requirement. Those profes- the state for the reduced the cost of books, board- like Dartmouth University, Realistically, teenagers about $24,000. Although sors, on average, receive fee. This detracts from one ing, and teacher’s salaries. which comes with a price tag usually get one chance to this may not seem like much $98,974 annually. It is quite cornerstone of the college For everything else that is of $45,483, high tuition costs officially assert their inde- compared to the prices of the pretty penny for teach- experience: the chance to encompassing the college equal world-class professors. pendence and that is when some of the top-ranked ing without an appropriate broaden their horizons and experience, it’s a relatively For instance, Dartmouth they turn eighteen, which, colleges, that average cost degree. experience living without small price to pay. professor Sibylle Quack who coincidentally, happens to be does not include room and Granted, this exorbitance parental supervision, guid- Even more importantly, lectures on post World War the year that college applica- board, class materials, and is not the case for everyone. ance, and rules. My dad though, many of us may not II Germany actually worked tions are sent all over the other expenditures. However, Many students are relieved has repeatedly talked to me have to pay the full price. in the German government country. Going to college Northwestern University from high prices through about going to the University Colleges are striving to make and is therefore able to offer does not simply mean at- in Evanston reports that financial aid packages. The of Illinois, and constantly the college experience as students a unique perspective tending classes day in and total undergraduate costs, College Board says that if, notes the benefits: it has good affordable as possible. With on the topic. Not only that, day out; it also means living including tuition, room, and “you've contacted the finan- education, reduced tuition, more financial aid than but these professors have independently (except for the board, will reach $45,840 in cial aid offices and they've and also happens to be my ever before being offered to longer office hours devoted allowance that we all hope the 2007-2008 school year—a done all they can, you must grandfather's and his alma prospective students, schools to working one on one with we keep receiving even when 4.96 percent increase from now make some difficult de- mater. He would even prefer are making the cost of col- students. we’re in college). For most last year. cisions. Do you attend a col- me to go to Northwestern lege less daunting. Take, for The tuition pays to keep people, it means the chance Tuition costs have risen lege you can safely afford, or because then I could cut instance, Harvard University. the dorms cozy, the grounds to meet people unlike those too far. In colleges where do you take a financial risk out room and board costs. The world renowned Ivy clean, and the libraries open met in high school as well as you're paying top-dollar to attend your first-choice However, it is a long-estab- League school is now offer- at all kinds of ungodly hours. new opportunities to travel for "top-notch" education, college?” At the moment, lished decision of mine to ing financial aid programs The wealthier the college, and take advantage of newly- professors have doctorates our economy is supposedly keep as much distance as I that have reduced the cost of the greater the chance of found independence. in their fields of expertise going through a recession can between Illinois and me college to almost nothing by students going skiing during For a once in a lifetime and a “financial risk” is not when the time comes. providing need-based tuition winter break simply because experience that will mold the a chance many families can Some say that the money to all students. For colleges the college owns a lodge person that each of us will take. You may end up going made in the future through such as Harvard University nearby. More money also eventually become, college to a cheaper college, but if work justifies tuition costs. that provide financial aid to means greater quantity and is really worth it. While we that college does not work However, money saved students with annual fam- improved quality of facilities exchange late nights, exams, out for you, that is still a lot through cheaper college ily incomes of more than that allow for a breadth of good friends, and unforget- of money down the drain. tuition for the same level of $200,000, no one should be extracurricular activities that table experiences for more of On the other hand, ac- education is money earned deterred by college tuition will only help to enhance the the same, we also gain new cording to the College Board for the future. Northside stu- costs. college experience. opportunities and indepen- there are public four-year col- dents are gifted and should In addition to such As if this isn’t good dence. While college may be leges, which as a group cost be able to attend the college institutional financial aid, enough, many of the most pricier than ever, the college an average tuition of $6,185, of their choice, without various corporations and expensive schools in the experience in and of itself about a fourth of the tuition meeting financial blockades. companies are investing in country also have some of remains priceless. The twisted looking glass by Patricia Radkowski which citizens see the world. a disparity between what is actually going on in There comes a time in every teenage columnist’s life when Via observation during my travels, I have become keenly the world and what audiences around the world she must face her split personality disorder by dividing her aware of the unhealthy state of the media—both at home and think is going on. This incomplete, mediocre, monthly thoughts in two. There have obviously been some abroad—and have come to form my own conclusions about non-descript knowledge gives them an illusory, transient im- identity crises this year for this teenage columnist, as seen by the influence of the media on human thought and the modern age of happenings on Earth. People begin to live in a world of the sporadic changes in tone and content, as well as the lack citizen’s perception of the world. misconceptions that does not exist beyond their minds. of overall continuity between columns. Perception is formed by beliefs and most of the beliefs In the rush that is life today people in every country rely If one finds two writers within oneself, it is in the best that the average person holds are influenced by—if not di- on mainstream media for their news, allowing small, wealthy, interest of all involved to hand a pen and some paper to both. rectly taken from—mainstream media. Opinions about global and powerful groups of people to shape their opinions and Thus, from hereon forth—or until senioritis kicks in—each events are especially subject to television news influence as values. issue shall include one serious article (most likely influenced the average citizen is usually not lucky enough to have the Thus, it should be every country’s society’s mission to by my travels) and one social commentary scribble. The latter opportunity to witness incidents in other countries first-hand. condemn the media’s loss of sensible moderation, proportion, is below while the former goes a little something like this… The media take this opportunity to influence patrons and and simple good taste. Beginning with the smallest unit of Most Northside students receive at least one assignment exploit their monopoly on delivering world news. association that is the family and working up through schools, a year that requires them to brainstorm solutions to global The media want to think for their viewers, foist ideas on communities, and so on, individuals should criticize the problems and “increasing public awareness” almost always them, and select “the right information” for them. Because media today and demand factual, unbiased information about comes up. But how can the public become informed about media deliver shallow, dumbed-down knowledge, and a the entire world. Every person should have news regarding anything when the professional media are unfit for communi- plethora of stupefying information and hasty commentary, the whole planet rather than accepting the opinions of others cation with the public they supposedly serve? The truth is that the public acquires a partial knowledge in which there is no or—even worse—learning which three popular types of soups the media, especially television news, distort the lens through logical connection between the fragments. All of this creates are offered around Chicago. Whichever way you see it, it would be a lot easier if we all Or you could pound your chest like an ape, say to Of mice and men just sat down one day and took a vote. Is it going to stay the yourself “I am a man,” go get some flowers, learn to play The fundamental problem of most teenage relationships male’s place to initiate the relationship or should we yell “toss the guitar, and serenade her on top of a table during lunch. is that they never happen in the first place. up” and let whatever happen? Without clear rules, two people You could. Of course, that requires buckets of bravery, some Everyone has experienced it before. You’re studying could be mingling for weeks or years without either one mak- musical talent, and often a pinch of insanity—things that not quietly in the library after colloquium and the next thing you ing a move, thinking it’s the other’s responsibility. many boys have. You may play it down a little. Keep the flow- know you’re getting kicked out by the librarians for flirting This new culture, however, cannot take full blame for the ers, bring your iPod, and give her a headphone as you mouth too loudly with your “friend” from AP Physics. Yes, it is current trend in male cowardice. the words to “The One” by the Backstreet Boys. “just” “friendly” “flirting,” but you kind of like the person a Teenage boys are no longer kids but they are still not Point is: get creative, but be certain that whatever you use little bit more, and you’re pretty sure the person likes you a men. That’s a problem. With the urges of a bull in heat and is nonflammable and washable. little bit more. Well, there is that special way he laughs when it’s the communication skills of a five-year-old, some teenage A lot of girls know their worth and expect a knight in just the two of us, and he doesn’t look away fast enough when I catch guys fumble in the dark until they stumble into a relationship. shining armor to win their heart. So get to it before you him looking at me, and then there was that one comment that totally They have the courage of mice and still believe that the word graduate and it’s too late. crossed the line between lovers and friends, and, and, and…Super. “no” can strike them dead. Some may wonder why a writer intensely opposed to For too many Northsiders, though, that’s where it ends. Some boys finally summon enough courage to dare to PDA a few months ago is now giving advice of sorts to Perhaps boys are confused about what they are to do next. think about asking a girl out. Kudos. But how are you going increase the number of Northside relationships. A change of Let’s clear that up. to do it? heart perhaps? No, silly. This is all still a part of The Master Pop culture is a major factor in that confusion, methinks. You can do the lame, under-the-nose “wanna go out Plan. (But then again, methinks that half of the world’s problems with me?” mumble or the ambiguous “can we hang out on A) Relationships should be formal. What is so wrong are caused by pop culture and the media.) Today, it’s not un- Wednesday?” question. There is the accidentally-on-purpose about openly caring about someone and taking the time to common to hear of a girl asking the guy out when way back “everybody else cancelled so I guess it’s just us tonight” thing. get to know the person before putting your tongue down the in the day it was custom for the boy to ask the girl. Call me You could take the junior high approach and send a friend other’s throat? “traditional” or—heaven forbid in Chicago—“conservative,” to do the dirty work. My sister’s best friend’s friend heard your B) High school years can be so pleasant. You can fall in but I still maintain that males should do the asking. If women cousin’s friend tell my cousin’s friend’s friend that she had heard that love for a month or two, no strings attached, do all your PDA have to carry the offspring for nine months, it should be men my brother’s friend’s cousin MAY have said that you were cute. Do anywhere except for at school, and then graduate. You’re that initiate the relationship. you think you would go out with him? missing out on good memories and important lessons. Page 14 Diversions The Hoof Beat

Try your hand at What about us? Sudoku! Events around Northside: Black History Month Presentations include by Vasiliki Mitrakos ethnic dances performed February 15th – Advanced Ensemble by students, and various Performance. It will begin in the audito- music groups. Students will rium at 7:00 p.m. perform a fashion show of February 17th – Class registration is cultural dress. Several honor- due. Students must complete their class ary guests will also make choices for next year on Sound Program- a special appearance. ming. Students will be divided February 18th – Presidents Day. No between the auditorium school. and home rooms based on February 22nd – Track Team Pasta their colloquium, similar to Party. It will begin in the Cafeteria at 6:00 other all school colloquia. p.m. Members of the Track Team will February 28th – Incom- be awarded honorary numbers based on ing Freshmen Parent Night. performance. Incoming freshmen will be February 26th – Guatemala Trip Parent introduced to Northside with Meeting. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. in room a presentation taking place in the 323. Students planning on going to Gua- gymnasium at 7:00 p.m. Current students temala are entitled to go with their parents are welcome to help during the event. for more information on the trip. February 29th – Open Mic. Beginning February 27th – Black History Month at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium students will Celebration. This is an all school col- be performing original works ranging from loquium honoring black history through poetry to songs. Anyone is welcome to join various presentations in the auditorium. and perform and admission is free. Around town Open your heart to the city by Sonya Dekhtyar Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 3:00 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Welcome to February, the official end of winter! p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $20 to $58 for to midnight. For more information, Well… I don’t know what kind of “official” weather sage adults and $10 for kids (if you think you can pass off as a call (312) 266-7878. promised spring soon. The view from my window promises child under the age of 14, take a shot at buying one of these something different, considering the inches of snow that have discounted tickets). CASABLANCA been falling these past days. The groundhog saw his shadow, Music Box Theater and we all know what that means! I don’t even want to start PAINTINGS BELOW ZERO 3733 N. Southport Avenue mentioning the deafening wind and blinding fog … Museum of Modern Ice February 15 – February 29 Do I sound like an old growling lady? Should I try to say Millennium Park, downtown something at least a little bit more optimistic and inspiring? February 16 – February 29 The Morocco of World War II is brought to Well, here it is: life in this famous classic love story. Humphrey Welcome to February, the official month of love! Experience Chicago’s first installation of its new winter Bogart stars as Rick Blaine, an exiled American When I say “love,” I do not necessarily mean the roman- celebration, featuring the work of Canadian artist Gordon and former freedom fighter whose café is the gath- tic state of mind and body, when your eyes light up, your Halloran. The exhibited piece, a 95-feet-long-by-12- feet-high ering place for everyone from the French Police to heart starts palpitating, and you willingly enter that kind of ice wall centerpiece is mounted between the Cloud Gate the Nazis. When his past love, Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman), appears helpless “can’t-think-of-anything-else” stage of your life. I and the Great Lawn. The vibrantly-colored frozen sculpture in Casablanca with her Resistance-leader husband, Victor mean any type of love, which can be more… hmm… domes- is impossible to miss. Gordon uses refrigeration technology Laszlo (Paul Henreid), Rick’s old love wounds are reopened. tic: for your parents or siblings, for your neighbor, for your – molded aluminum plates that efficiently conduct the cold He subsequently battles the newly-formed love triangle and a pet, for your favorite soccer team. Sometimes the varieties of and can be assembled into different configurations to aid in net of political intrigue. Ilsa and Victor need to escape from love seem a little unexpected. Check this site, for example: forming, displaying, and maintaining the work, regardless of Casablanca, and Rick may be the only one who can help www.librarysupport.net/librarylovers/how.html. temperatures – to sustain this piece throughout the month. them. But now the question is: even if he can, will he? Let me propose my own type of love – the love for our On one side of this double-sided piece, Chicago is portrayed This movie is a must, a tradition that should be followed fantastic city. It is so easy to express it. It doesn’t expect ex- through multi-colored, -shaped, and -sized pieces of ice that each and every year. This year, take a date or a friend and pensive gifts or charming words – just a little bit of your time beautifully reflect its jagged skyline. The other side consists head to the Music Box Theater for more than three hours of and soul. And the city will love you back with all its warmth, of smaller pieces and is meant to be viewed at a close range. pure drama, love, sentiments, honor, and excitement. For a fondness, and affection. Stop by this spectacular view any time of day, any day of complete listing of show-times, directions, and information, So, let’s go find the most romantic and exiting entertain- the week, for as long as you wish (and don’t forget to stop by see www.musicboxtheatre.com. ment in the city! the ice skating rink for an hour or so afterwards). For more information, visit www.museumofmodernice.com/aboutEx- 80th ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS Hephaestus hibition. Presented at the Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, CA Lookingglass Theater Sunday, February 24 821 N Michigan Ave February 16 – February 29 CHICAGO TOURS – Noble Horse Chicago Carriage Most of you probably set aside this special evening for Rides watching and commenting, rejoicing and crying, predicting Many of you probably know the Greek myth of Hep- Boarding and Drop at Michigan and Chicago Avenues and guessing on your calendar at the beginning of each year. haestus: after this god of forge was born, his mother Hera (800 North) Well, it’s back again! This year, join Jon Stewart as he takes was so disappointed by his weakness that she threw him February 17 – February 29 us through this four-some-hours showcase of fun. Gather off Mount Olympus, crippling him in the process and later your friends, watch the often-amusing Red Carpet and then taking him back only after she became extremely envious of A horse-drawn carriage ride along the Magnificent Mile compete with each other over the number of predictions each his welding handiwork. The Lookingglass Theater Company is about as romantic as it’s going to get. No doubt you have of you got right. originally produced this show in 2005, and though many acts seen them before – antique carriages pulled by noble stallions For a full list of this year’s nominations, visit www.oscars. are almost the same, new acts have been added. Seventy-five slowly picking their way around Downtown next to the busy org/80academyawards/nominees/index. Many of the films minutes of breathtaking flying, spinning, acrobatics, playing, traffic. nominated in some category this year are still being shown in posing, bright lights, and loud music make up this praised Enjoy an evening or night trip with your valentine during movie theaters across Chicago: “Michael Clayton,” “Juno,” spectacle. A mixture of circus acts and theater, “Hephaestus” this month of romance. Don’t forget a blanket for snuggly “No Country for Old Men,” “There Will Be Blood,” “Into brings together international performers in this modernized warmth, a camera, and all your love! the Wild,” “Persepolis,” “La Vie en Rose,” and “Atone- version of the myth. The rides are $35 per half hour and $70 per hour (this ment,” among many others. (Of course, some of these films Performances are available almost every day, based on price is for four passengers, so you can always split if this can be left unseen…but “Juno”?). For complete listings and the following schedule: Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays seems a bit too expensive). A 10% gratuity to the driver is reviews on these and other movies, visit chicagoreader.com at 7:30 p.m., Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 p.m., also recommended. These rides are available every day from or timeout.com/chicago. March 2008 Sports Page 15 Home away from home Women’s Varsity Basketball team struggles against Payton by Mohammad Khaleelullah The team traveled to Walter Payton cially the seven seniors on the team. scoring the first eight points for her ing put ball pressure on the handler. This year’s homecoming game to play the Payton Grizzlies right “It was definitely disappoint- team as Northside traded baskets They caught us off guard for the was played out on an opponent’s before the Men’s Varsity Team took ing,” Liliana Leon, Adv. 804, said. with the Grizzlies throughout the first minute and it really hurt us. court for the first time. The North- the court at Northside. Those who “Especially because it was our last first quarter. It just shows how we have to play side Women’s Varsity Basketball were able to make the trip after one.” “I just really wanted to beat hard every second.” Team took the court Friday January school, gathered in the parking lot Coach Michael Heavey held a Payton down,” Rey said. “One Coach Heavey saw much of the 11, 2008 looking to bring home a in support for their Mustangs. The different perspective. of my best friends is their leading same from the sideline. victory for the Mustangs, literally. players were saddened that the big “I don’t make the conference scorer, Sarah Lendy, #22, and I “We weren’t playing with the game was not held at home, espe- schedule,” Heavey said. “Nothing I grew up playing basketball with same defensive intensity as the can do about that. her so the game meant a lot to me. other three quarters,” Heavey said. For us it wasn’t I wanted to leave everything I had Down 10 points with 4 minutes a homecoming that night on the court.” left in the game, Northside tried game, it was an- The Mustangs finished the first making a comeback. Four free other conference frame down 12 – 10. The second throws by Rey, who finished with game.” quarter seemed to play out just like 12 points, and a free throw by Playing the the first. The two teams continued Liliana Leon, who finished with a game at home or to trade baskets up and down the team high of 13 points, got North- not, the Mustangs court. It wasn’t until 2 free throws side within seven points with two still wanted very by Lizette Leon with 1:10 left in minutes left in the game. However, much to win this the half that Northside finally took Northside just couldn’t get the job conference game. its first lead. Northside finished the done on the defensive end. Payton “Regardless half leading Payton with a score of played keep-away, running the of where we play, 17 to 19. clock out as much as they could to we know that Much of the same occurred in ensure their victory. our focus should the third quarter. No team was able “It was a mental mistake made remain on playing to dominate the other. The score by the team,” Heavey said. “They our game the way remained close at the end of the [are] supposed to get the ball in we want,” Liliana third quarter 28 to 27, a one-point whatever way they can.” Leon said. lead by Payton. However, that all The Mustangs put pressure The starting changed in the fourth quarter. Pay- on the ball in the last minute but lineup featured ton finally found a way to defend weren’t able to make a steal or stop Ashley Rivera, Northside’s offensive attack by forc- the clock. Payton ran the clock out Adv. 811, Alyssa ing turnovers and pressuring shots. and finished the game out on top Anderson, Adv. Payton also took advantage of by a score of 45 to 39. 804, Lizette Leon, Northside’s breakdown in defense “This was the first year that Adv. 805, Aral by getting to the basket and the free Payton ever beat us,” Rey said. “I Johnson, Adv. throw line. am proud to say that my team gave 904, and Rhianna “We fell apart defensively and them a hard battle, but sadly we Ashley Rivera, Adv. 811, plays in Northside’s game at Payton on January 11. For Rey, Adv. 809. just didn’t play as a team,” Ros just couldn’t pull through. This lost the first time, the women’s basketball team had an away game on Pack the Gym Rey made sure Dumlao, Adv. 802, said. “We might have been disappointing, but

night. her presence was weren’t talking in defense, covering we walked away as a better team Photo by Mohammad Khaleelullah noticed right away, down, rotating fast enough, or help- learning from our mistakes.” A Positive End Sophomore Basketball Season JV Women’s Basketball closes on a positive note despite falls to Glenbrook North by Caitlin Swieca North’s lead at fifteen points. As second semester begins and the days In the fourth quarter, the Mustangs played loss to Schurz grow warmer, basketball season begins to their best, but they were unable to recover wind down. On February 5, the Junior Varsity from the Spartans’ scoring spree in the previ- by Farrukh Mukhtar to play so as to encourage each individual. Women’s Basketball Team suited up for their ous quarter. The game’s final score was 16 to It has been a tough season that has in- “I believe that everyone should have an final game, a home court match-up against 42 in favor of Glenbrook North. Contributing volved many ups and downs for the North- equal opportunity to show what they can do,” non-conference opponent Glenbrook North. to Northside’s effort were Jones, who scored side sophomore basketball team. The team, Mondala said. “We are trying to get these The Spartans arrived after a snowy trip from six points, Duffy with four, and McInerney led by Coach John Mondala, who has been players ready for varsity, and I feel the best the suburbs. Changing into their basketball with three. the coach for the sophomore boy’s basketball way to do this is to give everyone a shot.” shoes and green and gold jerseys, both teams Although this game finished the junior team for the second year, suffered a tough Despite the loss, players couldn’t be hap- warmed up to the music blasting throughout varsity’s schedule, the season is not over for loss in a close game against Schurz High pier with the improvement they have made the gym. Once both teams were warmed up, everyone on the team. Some players will School on February 1. this year. the game began at 6:00. practice with and play for the varsity team as “It was a pretty hard fought game,” Jae “I feel that the team is much better than Glenbrook North took the tipoff and they begin their playoffs. The team was opti- Lee, Adv. 017, said. “I felt that we had that [at] the start of the season,” said Lee. “All the scored a quick field goal to make the score 2 mistic as it looked forward to the chance to game in our grasp, but it slipped away from drills and stairs that we have been doing seem to 0. Northside wasted no time in respond- work with the upperclassmen on the team and us.” to be paying off.” ing as Becky Duffy, Adv. 109, took the ball the chance to contribute to their efforts. st At the end of the 1 quarter, Northside Sophomore practice begins with 25 sets up court and shot a two-pointer to even the “Everyone played their best, but unfortu- was down by 4 points and despite tying the of stairs. Coach Mondala explained the score. The game remained competitive as nately we didn’t win the game,” said McIn- game at 32 in the second quarter, the team reason behind the drill. Glenbrook North scored again. Duffy scored erney. “The girls who will be moving up are could not overcome the disadvantage. The “The other schools have physically larger again to even the game at 4. Lexi Jones, Adv. very excited to work with the varsity team and game ended in a 56 to 63 defeat, which was players, and we don’t have that size advan- 103, gave Northside a 7 to 5 lead with a noth- Coach Heavey.” set up by a 20 to 9 run by Schurz in the final tage,” said Mondala. “The alternative is ing-but-net basket from behind quarter. quickness, pushing the basketball up the court the three-point arc. Glenbrook “It was a close game,” Coach Mondala and making frequent substitutions so no one North rounded out the quarter said. “We have been plagued by injury for gets worn out over the course of the game.” with four consecutive points, the whole season and in this particular game, Coach Mondala also mentioned that it and at the end of the first we didn’t have our starting guard and center. is hard to predict who will turn out to be a seven-minute quarter, the Despite this fact, we still lost by only 7.” shining star. Spartans had a 7 to 9 lead. Mondala leads his team with a “You can’t really tell who will make the To begin the second quar- different philosophy than other coaches. Per necessary improvements over the summer, ter, Glenbrook North jumped Mondala’s philosophy, every game has a dif- whether it be adding muscle or growing taller, out to a 7 to14 lead with a la- ferent captain and every player gets a chance which is also why I believe that giving every yup followed by a three-point player a chance to play shot. Northside fought back is important. It gives and pulled within four points them the confidence and after Geri McInerney, Adv. motivation they need to 018, made a free throw and go out there and im- then scored off of a rebound. prove their game before The quarter was low-scoring, basketball season starts and at halftime, Northside up again.” was down 16 to 10 in what With the last game of was shaping up to be a close the season on the 16 of game. February, Coach Monda- Both teams emerged from la is optimistic about the locker room after halftime the future of Northside looking for a strong finish to basketball. the game. A quick basket from “I think we have each team made the score developed good team twelve to eighteen. Unfortu- chemistry by playing nately for the Mustangs, the together for as long as Northside players became we have, and these boys fatigued, and Glenbrook will only get better as North took advantage of this. they keep practicing,” Scoring twelve unanswered Mondala said. “They are points, the Spartans took a 30 a great set of players who to 12 lead. Jones hit another A Northside player goes in for a layup in a game against compete to the best of Beck Duffy, Adv. 109, passes to an open teammate in a Schurz. three-pointer before the quar- their ability.” game against Glenbrook North Photo by Farrukh Mukhtar ter ended to put Glenbrook Photo by Caitlin Sweica PagePage 1616 SportsSports TheThe HoofHoof Beat Mo’ Mustangs bring home a victory Please Men’s basketball delivers during homecoming week by Mohammad Khaleelullah homecoming Support the Behind a loud and proud game and all, we crowd, Northside’s Men’s Var- wanted to make sity Basketball Team took care sure we gave the fine sports arts of the Lakeview Wildcats in an crowd something by Mohammad Khaleelullah entertaining fashion on Pack to cheer for, but at Salaam. One day I am going to go pro. I am the Gym night for homecoming the same [time], going to declare for the NBA draft and hold a week. On a night where various we definitely didn’t workout session for major scouts and get drafted chants ranging from “who we compromise our somewhere in the second round. And when I be, NCP!” to the singing of the main objective: to get in my first game I’ll be sure to write the word entire birthday song for one win this game and “Mustangs” on the side of my shoe, in respect for of the athletes on the court, move ahead in our where I come from. Yup, that’s exactly how it’s only the final sounding of the conference.” going to go down. horn put an end to a game that Lakeview and Ok, so maybe I’m exaggerating a little. Well provided so many thrills to the Northside traded a lot. But I did play for the Mustangs three years well-packed crowd. baskets in second ago when I was a freshman. And by play I mean “The crowd was incredible,” quarter keeping the sat pretty on the bench and wore that maroon guard Obinna Osuji, Adv. 810, score close between jersey like no other. But the point is I went out said. “Probably the best since I the two teams. It there and participated, represented my school in came to this school.” wasn’t until Ken- basketball and even a couple years of softball. “The crowd provided us so nedy broke down Though I may never make a penny for my athletic much,” starting center Wemi the defensive with ability anywhere, I don’t regret a single second of Jemine, Adv. 903, said. “When 3:11 left in the the time spent involved with either of the sports. the game got close, they were second frame, with Hundreds of students at Northside Prep are extremely loud and even made a laser pass to an actually in this same situation. It’s a well-known their own cheers. That definitely open Jemine, who fact that we as a school are famous for our aca- fueled us and helped us pull finished with 10 A Lake View player takes a three-point shot during Northside’s Pack the demic ability, and pretty much are expected to away in the second half.” points, in the paint Gym game. Northside won, 69 to 48. be in some sort of successful position ten years Northside started Mack- for a quick score Photo by Caitlin Swieca down the line via ours brains. Yet we, as a student enzie Rivers, Adv. 807, John that Northside and Kinsler, putting Northside turned out real well.” body, participate in pretty much every sport there Kinsler, Adv. 907, Wemi showed how badly they wanted up 53 to 34. Camp finished with “It was tons of fun,” Osuji is - or at least all that Northside offers. Hundreds Jemine, Danny Priemer, Adv. to win the game. The second 8 points while Rivers scored 13. said. “We played a good game, of students go to their physicians for their yearly 807, and Robert Kennedy, Adv. quarter ended with the Mus- “My shot was on,” Rivers the crowd was great, and this clearance to participate and endure tryouts as well 903. This group of starters got tangs up 10 points. said. “We executed well but I really created a lot of good as practices for hours and hours. Why do we do Northside off to a strong start. The third quarter wasn’t just wish we were able to get memories for the seniors.” this? Why do we become student athletes when With back-to-back three-point any different. After spectacular more players in for more time. The large victory allowed most of us will go pro in something other than shots by Kennedy and Rivers, routines by the cheerlead- We won the game, which was the crowd to leave with what athletics? and another two-point basket by ing, poms, and hip hop dance what we wanted, but we should they came for. The very question of why people invest their Kennedy, Northside opened up squads; Northside’s guards and have blown them out by even “After watching the dunk time and energy in athletics has been the center an 8 to 0 lead in the first minute forwards broke the defense by more.” contest I thought ‘oh no’, of numerous studies. But common sense tells and a half. weaving through defenders, Northside didn’t let up in Michelle Perez, Adv. 806, said. us athletics are beneficial to us, hence there are Northside didn’t stop creating contact, and getting to the fourth quarter, trading a “But the team came out, did hundreds of students athletes within our student their hot start there. Junior the line. Kinsler scored the first few baskets with the Wildcats well and won us the game.” body and high schools as well as colleges across guard/forward Kinsler stole four points of the third on four but never giving up their lead. “This was an amazing last the country. Just like its counterpart, the fine arts, an inbounds pass and went in straight free throws. Kinsler Northside completed the home- homecoming game for us se- as those who usually participate in athletics stick for an easy lay-up, putting the finished with a game high 23 coming victory, 69 to 48. niors,” Joseph Kanikunnel, Adv. to athletics and those who participate stick to the Mustangs up 16 to 7 with 2:20 points. Northside ran away with “I had so much fun out 807, said. “I had such a great fine arts (although not always the case,) athletics left in the first quarter. it in the third with a 15 to 4 run there,” Priemer said. “I got to time cheering and just being allow students to express themselves on the court, “We came out hot from that ended with back to back start my last homecoming game loud. Definitely the best home- field, alley, or whatever the case. Just like studies the gate,” forward Saif Rah- to back threes point shots by and we got the victory in what coming game I can remember.” conducted by various college campuses across the man, Adv. 803, said. “Being Conor Camp, Adv. 800, Rivers, was a conference game. It just U.S. have shown, joining athletics as a student can help relieve stress by taking things like work and tests off your mind. In a country that has been labeled one of the most obese in the world, Northside Bowling is King(pin) athletics is one of the best ways to help your body through exercise, developing good habits that Women’s Bowling Team brings home another win students can carry with them throughout their lifetime. They also provide one of the best medi- by Olutoye Adegboro helping boost the team’s score. By the end of Game Two, North- ums for social interaction. Think about how many Fierce determination in their eyes and strength gathering in side had made a comeback with a total of six strikes, a 130-point people discover life long friends through a team their palms Northside’s Women’s Bowling Team faced Von Steuben lead, and a score of 100 or higher for each team member. sport. Other good habits that can be developed by in their match on Tuesday, January 22, 2008. Von Stueben began to rally as the game drew to a close. joining sports as a student athlete are things like The sounds of friendly banter and falling pins filled Habetler With the team doing so well, the absence of Northside specta- sportsmanship, teamwork and accepting defeat. Bowl as the team put on their bowling shoes and re\.;;poflected on tors, aside from one encouraging Northside parent, while typical of All those corny slogans about being a better sport their season. many of the team’s bowling matches, was nonetheless disappoint- and working with a team really do make sense. The bowling team has had record wins, only losing twice to ing to the team. When we are successful in terms of contributing Chicago Academy and Taft High School, which is number one in “If …other people were here to support us, we’d probably play to society and being part of the American work- the North Section conference. a lot better,” Yonzon said. force some 10 years down the line, these exact This year’s Women’s Bowling Team consisted of first-year But whatever might have been lacking in cheerleading was skills of teamwork and sportsmanship will be ever players Mariam Bawany, Adv. 909, Caeleigh Renkosiak, Adv. 105, made up for by the group’s strong team unity. present whether we have careers in business, the Sadia Sozzer, Adv. 905, and Charmaine Yonzon, Adv. 102, in addi- “They play very well together as a team,” Coach Pringle said. arts, or the sciences. And even the best of us lose tion to four-year player, Amanda Perez, Adv. 801, assisted by their The third and last game began, and the team pulled together for sometimes. If we’re not prepared for it by the time coach, Mr. Jerry Pringle. the win. As the players encouraged one another, the concentration that maybe a job or promotion depends on it, then As the 3:30 start time approached, the bowling team warmed in the bowling alley was palpable. we’d be screwed, no? up under the watchful gaze of Coach Pringle, who has coached “When we play, it gets pretty intense,” Sozzer said. “We get Believe me when I say I don’t regret a second Women’s Bowling at Northside for four years. Prior to joining really into it.” of the numerous practices I had to attend while the Northside bowling family, Coach Pringle coached bowling at After three and a half hours of strikes, concentration, and playing basketball, even though I didn’t play Schurz High School for twenty years. encouragement, the Women’s Bowling Team triumphed over Von much. If you’re an underclassman out there and “Our record is four and two,” Coach Pringle said, “four wins Steuben, earning 545 points in Game 3 totaling 1,670 points, 89 have yet to play a sport here at Northside, it’s not and two losses.” points above Von Steuben’s score. With this latest victory, the too late for you. I picked up softball two years Northside started off strong, but Von Steuben soon gained the Women’s Bowling Team now has a record of five wins and two ago and that worked out perfectly. Even if you’re upper hand. Despite Northside’s best efforts, Von Steuben won losses. going to be a senior next year and play a sport Game One with a seventy-four point lead. already, join that second or third sport you’ve Some team members attributed always dreamed of playing. This may be your last Northside’s loss, despite the Women’s Bowl- chance to play representing your school, so don’t ing Team being ranked second in the North miss it. And as for the rest of you, make sure Section Conference, to the fact that Von while you are supporting the fine arts, support Steuben had seven players, while Northside athletics as well. There’s nothing like the experi- only had five – four less than the team’s ence, so don’t miss it. Wasalaam. 2004-2005 roster. “Initially, we had about nine people,” Perez said, “which is a large bowling team.” The larger team meant that Von Steu- ben’s players each had to play an average of only about 2 games per match. Though the team has gotten smaller, the Bowling Team’s performance has improved over the years. “As a team each year, I think we grow stronger,” Perez said. This was shown as the Mustangs kicked it up a notch in Game 2. By the start of the second game, Sozzer and Yonzon had scored nine points and Renkosiak and Perez had scored ten. In A Northside bowler prepares to take her turn in a win over Von Stueben on sets Six and Seven of Game Two, Bawany January 22. and Renkosiak, respectively, bowled strikes, Photo by Olutoye Adegboro