SteinmetzVolume 80, Number 1, September - October 2014 Star www.steinmetzstar.com Lunch staff works to please, despite CPS and national policies that limit choices

By Angelica Lopez and Carmelita Mendoza Reporter helps bring back cookies on’t like the food in the cafeteria? Don’t blame the Steinmetz cafeteria Dworkers. CPS contracts out the food ser- vice to Aramark, the same company that CPS pays for janitorial services. Aramark creates the breakfast and lunch menus. It took over from another food service provider, Chartwells, two years ago. The Steinmetz cafeteria staff has to make the food that Aramark dictates. “The food is not that good because they don’t really give us that many options,” senior Eduardo Najera said. “It’s the same thing everyday.” After meeting with Star reporter Angelica Lopez, Many students have said the same thing, lunchroom manager Joan McCullum agreed that Seventh period lunch students give thumbs up to the new cookies. including senior Molly Filipowicz: the lunch staff would again bake cookies – made “The food could be better.” with an approved low-sugar, low-fat recipe. The Student lunches, breakfasts, and vending machine choices are also Act promoted by First Lady Michelle Obama. The federal law limits cookies will be on sale Tuesday and Thursdays, provided she has the staff available to make them, limited under restrictions of the federal 2010 Healthy Hunger-Free fat, sugar and salt, and requires whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Ms. McCullom said. Continued on Page 5 Artists receive Spirit Week celebrates Streaks pride scholarships

La semana del espíritu

Jackie Saldana poses for Karen Bahena dur- Por Claudia Vidalon ing the Steinmetz open house. Karen is one of three students this semester to receive Early a Semana del espíritu escolar de este año estuvo fenomenal. College scholarships. El lunes fue “El día de gemelos,” el martes “Día de vaqueros,” Lel miércoles “El día del deporte,” el jueves “Día de plateado y By Karen Bahena verde,” y para el viernes “Día de personajes de caricaturas.” Fue una actividad muy divertida, creo que la mayoría de estu- enior Ana Cacique and juniors Gerardo diantes lo disfrutaron. Martinez and I won scholarships to attend “La Semana del espíritu escolar estuvo de lo más divertido,” dijo Sclasses at the School of the Art Institute of senior Victor Renteria. “Lo más que me gusto fue el día de vaqueros Chicago. On Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. we y el día de gemelos. Pudimos haber tenido más imaginación para attend a figure drawing class where we learn how los otros días pero en general estuvo fantástico.” to draw the human form. Continued on Page 10 Continued on Page 12 In this Issue Opinion: Pages 2-4 News: Pages 4-9 Spirit Week: Pages 10-11 Arts & Entertainment: Sports: Pages 17-20 Pages 12-16 Drawing by Sam Perez by Drawing Breaking stereotypes, p. 4 Sharing SCP with 8th graders, p. 7 Homecoming Dance, p.10 Comics and illustrations, pages12-13, 15 Soccer makes it to top 8 in city, p. 18 2 Star Opinion Why we still need feminism Steinmetz

By Marisha Reynolds Star Steinmetz College Prep High School irls are taught at a young age to mature faster for the 3030 N. Mobile, Chicago IL 60641 Gsimple reason that “boys 773-534-3030, Star office (x) 25241 will be boys”. That was an excuse www.steinmetzstar.com used against me whenever I had a problem with boys at a young age. Email: [email protected] When I was in the first grade a boy slapped my butt. I automati- Principal: Mr. Stephen Ngo cally turned around and kneed Assistant principals: him in the testicles. I was the one Mr. Jaime Jaramillo who was brought to the office Ms. Cheryl Williams for misbehaving in class. Not my Ms. Ruquiyah Rahman-Aquil classmate. Emma Watson and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter are outspoken feminists who remind the pub- Budget director: Mr. Paul Chase Of course, they called my lic that feminism is important to everyone who believes in equal rights. mother and the only story they Star adviser: Ms. Sharon Schmidt told her was that I had kneed a instead of teaching people to boy in the testicles. My mother not view women as objects. Journalism class reporters, Rm. 333, Per. 3 questioned it and they said that Women are told that walking Alexis Bamber, Rebecca Bernstein, Aaliyah he had slapped my butt. She was alone at night makes them Collins, Felisha Cordero, Angel DeJesus, De- confused as to why he was not get- “an easy target. Sometimes, a siree Erturk, Elizabeth Garcia, Kamari Joiner, ting in trouble since I was plainly movie’s rating (PG-13 versus Joslyn Hermosillo, Marco Hernandez, Matias defending myself. R) depends on how much a Kirk, Jennifer Liera, Angelica Lopez, Rose- That was a perfect scenario for female appears to be enjoying mary McGurn, Gissel Mendoza, Estephani when I was told “he’s just being a sex in a certain scene, Paredes, Li Nguyen, Jennifer Padilla, Delilah boy.” That is not an excuse. I will “FGM (Female Genital Perez, Maria Purisima, Marisha Reynolds, Te- not accept “boys will be boys” as Mutilation), the act of cut- resa Rodriguez, Emily Santiago, Emony Tate, an excuse any longer. ting off and re-stitching female Devion Thompson, Jailene Torres, Tatiana Mothers are teaching their genitals to prevent pleasurable Turcios, Yureli Velazquez, Claudia Vidalon, daughters at a young age to go sex — and can happen to girls Jamilah Zayas along with the general stereotype as young as 5 months old — is of women and girls issued by so- still practiced in 29 countries. Newspaper Club reporters: ciety. Gender role assumptions can hurt both men and women. “More than 120 countries Yadira Abarca, Rayna Albelo, Agape Alfaro, Girls are being taught to take don’t have laws against mari- Yeovanni Alvarado, Lesli Avila, Karen Bahena, the statement “you look way older tal rape, and still allow child Maria Barajas, Christian Baylon, Victoria Boc- than you are” as a compliment. Girls are A place where women do struggle more brides — some as young as 6 years old.” cia, Leslie Carmona, Kimberly Degante, Ed- being taught that if you say no to sex that than men is at work. The pay gap still ex- mund Dones, Kimberly Degante, Kala Ger- you are a prude. Girls are being taught that ists. Women who work “full-time, year- Why we need feminism at Steinmetz alds, Brian Geans, Harrison Hardy, Rikeya being cat-called is a compliment. round … still make 77 percent, on average, Believe it or not, sexism does exist at Hargrove, Alejandro Hernandez, Luz Herrera, Girls aren’t realizing that their body of what similar men make.” (thinkprogress. Steinmetz. An example of this happened Monica Laddaran, Diana Lagunas, Nayeli and sexuality is being stolen from them. I org) during the second week of my sister’s com- Martinez, Jayline Matias, Dalia Mena, Car- finally am, at the age of 17. Singer and feminist Beyoncé Knowles- puter class. The class was going over what melita Mendez, Destiny Nedohin, Jane Nero, Carter wrote about the wage gap, noting was appropriate and in appropriate for Elizabeth Patino, Jennifer Padilla, Samanthia Why everyone needs feminism that its reality makes the idea of gender images in background screensavers. Ponticelli, Josh Schmidt, Koya Scott, Julissa According to the Miriam-Webster dic- equality a myth. Students were told images could not Tello, Jalan Veal, Brenda Villegas tionary, feminism is “the belief that men In her piece, “Gender Equality is a be of women in bathing suits, but men in and women should have equal rights and Myth” she sites the same 77 percent fig- bathing suits were acceptable. This double The Newspaper Clubmeets on Mondays opportunities.” It also defines feminism as ure and explains the roots of the problem: standard exists because of the way women’s after school in Room 333. “organized activity in support of women’s “Humanity requires both men and bodies are over sexualized. rights and interests.” women, and we are equally important and “No sexuality is being intended by The Steinmetz Star welcomes letters, cor- There has always been a negative stigma need one another. So why are we viewed women hanging out in swimsuits,” fresh- rections, comments, and articles from all towards feminism. Currently, women- as less than equal? These old attitudes are man Summer Reynolds said. “I think it’s members of the Steinmetz community. againstfeminism.tumblr.com is a campaign drilled into us from the very beginning.” because it’s the way people view the female that speaks for itself, and it’s lead by women She also lays out a solution, a similar body as a sex object other than just human Printing: Mr. Hugh Hefner’s 2013 donation against feminism. solution as Emma Watson suggests in the anatomy,” to the Star covers the costs of printing the Feminism is for everyone who believes He For She campaign: Over-sexualizing women is also seen paper at NewsWeb Corporation, Chicago. in equal rights, including men. “We have to teach our boys the rules of in school dress codes. The majority of the • “Men also suffer from gender role as- equality and respect, so that as they grow rules pertain to girls. Steinmetz puts restric- sumptions and are stereotyped in society up, gender equality becomes a natural way tions on various articles of clothing, such now: It’s embodied in her, and her dress-coded school to act a certain way and live up to those of life. And we have to teach our girls that as yoga pants and leggings because they’re reminds her of that every day. expectations,” author Casey Cavanagh they can reach as high as humanly pos- “distracting.” But the message singles out “Asking girls to cover up is a Band-Aid solution to writes in the Huffington Post. sible.” (www.shriverreport.org) girls, placing them as “objects of distrac- far more socially ingrained problems such as general On behalf of the United Nations Stereotyping of genders and wage dis- tion.” misogyny and rape culture. As long as a girl or woman HeForShe campaign, which aims to get parity are not the only reason why we need is always sexualized, it won’t matter how much she 100,000 men to pledge their commitment feminism. Leggings are not the problem covers up—she’ll still be faulted for her inappropriate to ending gender inequality, actress Emma In a May 2013 article “What Do Dress behavior.” (www.msmagazine.com) Watson also speaks about men dealing with We still need feminism because … Codes Say About Girls’ Bodies?” author Don’t stop girls from wearing leggings, yoga pants, unfair stereotyping, and how men are im- When an 11-year-old girl in Texas was Marinda Valenti explains the problem and tank tops. Instead teach people to not over sexual- portant to feminism. raped by 18 men the New York Times with restricting clothing choices for girls: ize female body parts. What a girl wears has nothing “Men, I would like to give this oppor- wrote how the girl “dressed older than “Dress codes fall short of being legiti- to do with her intelligence or self-respect. tunity to extend your formal invitation. her age.” mately helpful. What is being failed to • Gender equality is your issue, too,” Ms. When a 16-year-old girl in Steubenville, consider when enforcing restrictions on Watson said in a speech she gave to the Ohio was filmed being raped by two boys skirt-length and the tightness of pants is UN in September. at a party while unconscious in 2012, the the girls themselves. Not just their clothes, The Star encourages readers “I’ve seen my father’s role as a parent CNN reporters talked about how tragic but their self image. being valued less by society,” she contin- it was because the rapists had such bright “These dress codes are executed with to comment on our articles. ued. “I’ve seen young men suffering from futures ahead of them. distracted boys in mind, casting girls out Send us a letter, comment mental illness, unable to ask for help for When Pakastani Malala Yousafzai was as sexual threats that need to be tamed. on our website fear it would make them less of a man ... 14 and trying to organize schooling for “Dress codes contribute to the very I’ve seen men fragile and insecure by what girls, she was shot in the head by the Tali- problem we’re trying to solve: the objec- – www.steinmetzstar.com – constitutes male success. ban. tification of young women. When you or come to Newspaper Club “Men don’t have the benefits of equality, Casey Cavanagh’s article “Why We Still insist that a girl to change from what she on Mondays, in Room 333. either. We don’t often talk about men being Need Feminism” also lists these reasons is wearing because it is ‘inappropriate’, imprisoned by gender stereotypes but I why we need feminism: you’re also telling her ‘your body may Let your voice be heard! can see that they are.” (www.heforshe.org) “When people get married it is assumed distract boys. Cover up.’ the woman will take the man’s last name. “Offensive hyper-sexuality does not Inequality in wages We teach women how to prevent rape, only exist in music videos and magazines

2 Steinmetz Star Sept. - Oct. 2014 Star Opinion 3 What successes have you had What is your advice as a new student here? to the freshmen? Interview Avila Lesli by Herrera Luz by Photo By Estephani Paredes By Estephani By Aalyah Collins By Kamari Joiner “I like the atmosphere here. The environment is better than “I transferred from a school in “Don’t follow what “Stay in your books “Ignore the ignorance, and elementary school. The teachers are great, especially Mr. Foster, Iowa. I’ve made some friends other people are doing. and don’t get into any just behave.” who is smart and funny. He also doesn’t give out much home- and kept up my grades.” Instead, be a leader and fights. Go to all your Patrick Sularz, senior work. I’m hoping to have some good years and memories.” Tavaris McCollough follow yourself.” classes on time, and Juan Martinez, freshman sophomore Ivan Rico, sophomore don’t fail any of them” Aryanna Dixon, sophomore The negative rumors were wrong By Agape Alfaro More

any students had heard ru- interviews mors about Steinmetz before Mthey first came here. But the on school is better than what some people expected. The Star interviewed fresh- Page 7 man Jennifer Pelot, who explains that she was pleasantly surprised. and at

What were you expecting from ErturkBy Desiree Interview JJamilah Zayas by by Photo by Jalan Veal Jalan by Photo Steinmetz? Jennifer Pelot, freshman www. “I actually love Steinmetz: “Stay out the halls. And do not dart for I honestly was expecting a lot more the building, the teachers, the doorways; they’ll get you. Never get on drama and fights to be happening. I The teachers can be strict, yet play- steinmetz- students, etc. For you fresh- Roldan’s bad side or Fina’s bad side. Be posi- also thought the teachers would be ful at times. men, you little guys gotta tive and give your best. Before you realize it, more strict and I certainly didn’t ex- Are you doing anything interest- star.com. slow your roll and focus on your grades and attendance count in your pect the friendliness from the students. ing in any of your classes? your future. But turn up!” senior year.” Is Steinmetz better or worse than In World Studies we’re studying Nikos Quintero, junior Elianis Rosado, senior you expected? Greek/Roman mythology. We’re going Better, because there aren’t as many to make our own Gods and Goddesses. fights as I thought there would be, the How’s the homework so far? teachers are rather easygoing if you’re Most of it is pretty easy. I’m able to Letters on their good side, and the students do a good portion at school so it’s easy are very friendly. to complete at home since it’s a small Supporter Hugh Hefner (class of ‘44) sends his love How is your experience so far? amount left. It’s very good so far, I feel comfort- And lastly, is there anything else able. I’m actually enjoying most of my you would like to add? classes; only one or two are boring. I hate how there are so many How are your teachers? stairs!•

Letters to the Star Appreciating good teachers

October 17. 2014 teacher. He always has a postive attitude I just want to let Mr. Ngo that he and always tries to encourage the students did a great job hiring Mr. Castellanos, to do better. my Algebra I teacher. He is my favorite Ivan Navarrete, freshman

‘Every page shows your school is an exciting and rewarding place’ June 10, 2014 Every page shows your school is an Another an outstanding year with the exciting and rewarding place, and where Star’s staff and adviser. people blossom. Substance, personality, variety, respon- I cannot imagine that anyone who sible journalism, and a school publication reads the Star doesn’t love this paper. that shows seriousness and entertainment. Wishing to you a wonderful summer. And on its pages — people, people Robert Greenman, Brooklyn NY and people. www.robertgreenman.com

Sept. - Oct. 2014 Steinmetz Star 3 4 Star Opinion / News The Star’s look at the Steinmetz is one of the most sillinesss of stereotypes diverse schools in area By Destiny Nedohin

ne of the things students say they like at Steinmetz is the racial diversity. In Othe halls and in the classrooms it looks very diverse, but how do we compare to other schools? In the area north of the Eisenhower Ex- pressway and west of the Kennedy, only Chicago Academy, Ogden International, and “I’m Pakastani, and I’m not a terror- “We’re Puerto Rican, and we’re quiet.” Whitney Young Magnet are more diverse. ist.” – Alina Qureshy – Jamilah Zayes, Delilah Perez The following information comes from the Chicago Public Schools “find a school” web- page: http://cps.edu/Schools/Find_a_school/ Pages/findaschool.aspx. racial demographic breakdown for space and Notes: We noted charter high schools with readability reasons. In most cases, the figure (*). We eleminated the category “other” in the was less than one percent. •

Aspira* Crane Noble Pritzker* Ogden Int. Schurz 3986 W Barry 2245 W 4131 W 1250 W Erie 3601 N Asian 1.0% Jackson Cortland Asian 6.7% Milwaukee Black 2.6% Asian 0.9% Asian 0.2% Black 33.2% Asian: 1.4% Hispanic 94.5% Black 70.7% Black 2.4% Hispanic 28.3% Black: 9.3% White 1.0% Hispanic 25.7% Hispanic 96.1% White 27.4% Hispanic: 80.9% “I’m Mexican, and I won’t do your “I’m black, and I don’t like basket- White 0.6% White 0.8% White: 5.3% yard work.” – Andres Ceballos ball.” – Kamari Joiner Austin Busines & Foreman Noble -Rauner* Orr Steinmetz Polytech schools 3235 N LeClaire 1337 W Ohio 730 N Pulaski 3030 N Mobile 231 N Pine Ave Asian 0.8% Asian 0.2% Asian 0.0% Asian: 2.0% Asian 0.0% Black 16.5% Black 7.5% Black 85.9% Black: 13.0% Black 98.6% Hispanic 77.1% Hispanic 86.9% Hispanic 13.9% Hispanic: 73.9% Hispanic 1.4% White 4.5% White 2.8% White 0.2% White: 9.8% White 0.0% Kelvyn Park Noble - Rowe* Taft Chicago Acad. 4343 W 3645 W Phoenix Mil. 6530 W 3400 N Austin Wrightwood Chicago 145 S Campbell Bryn Mawr Asian 4.9% Asian 0.3% Asian 0.3% Asian 0.2% Asian: 7.7% Black 15.6% Black 6.7% Black 69.1% Black 26.6% Black: 2.1% Hispanic 54.8% Hispanic 90.1% Hispanic 27.6% Hispanic 72.0% Hispanic: 39.1% “I’m black, and I don’t drink “I’m Mexican, in a small fam- “I’m white, and I’m not a stuck White 22.6% White 1.9% White 0.3 White 0.4% White: 48.4% Kool Aid.” – Matais Kirk ily” – Gissel Mendoza up b__.” – Rosemary McGurn Michele Clark Noble - Bulls* Noble - Speer* Prosser Wells 5101 W 2040 W. Adams 2456 N Mango 2148 N Long 936 N. Ashland Harrison Asian 0.4% Asian 0.4% Asian: 0.5% Asian 0.6% Asian 0.0% Black 32.6% Black 16.6% Black: 20.9% Black 53.1% Black 99.2% Hispanic 65.1% Hispanic 77.6% Hispanic: 73.6% Hispanic 43.9% Hispanic 0.8% White 0.7% White 1.1% White: 3.8% White 1.8% White 0.0% Noble - Golder* North-Grand Al Raby Westinghouse Clemente 1454 W. 4338 W 3545 W Fulton 3223 W Franklin 1147 N Western Superior Wabansia Asian 0.0% Asian 6.1% Asian 0.0% Asian 0.5% Asian 0.2% Black 96.1% Black 55.6% Black 23.3% Black 10.3% Black 9.4% Hispanic 3.5% Hispanic 34.8% Hispanic 73.1% Hispanic 86.1% Hispanic 88.8% White 0.0% White 2.4% “I’m Polish, and I don’t “I’m Asian, and I had a D on “Eracism: the removal from White 2.3% White 2.4% White 0.9% smoke.” – Rad Stasik my report card.” – Jane Nero existance of the belief that one race is superior to an- other.” – Jamara McGarry ‘Dope’ or ‘Nope’: Students report on their likes and dislikes

By Edmund Dones & Star staff You can talk to a Star reporter, send us an email at [email protected], or find this story he Star asked students for their likes and on our website www.steinmetzstar.com and make a dislikes at Steinmetz. Many students partici- comment. • Tpated. We’d like to hear your opinion, too.

Dope: Nope: Golf team at pep rally The smell in the weight room Friends in my lunch period Security taking my scissors Diversity of our school Hot, musty gym during volleyball games School spirit The line outside the Homecoming game Friendly upperclassmen No classes by my locker Mr. Foster’s relationship to everything Math class that isn’t right for me (I know this stuff) Food that is better than elementary school PDA in the halls Cookies Teachers who tell you their life stories Drawing by Sam Perez The pool and swim practice Bathrooms without toilet paper or soap, writing on the walls Teachers who let you charge your phone in class Girls cross country team by my locker when I’m trying to go home Weight training class Four minutes to get to the bathroom and class on third floor from the mods Teachers who graduated from Steinmetz Being cold and not having a Steinmetz hoodie / rooms that are too hot Skateboarding on the front campus Teachers who yell at a student then spend another 30 minutes lecturing the class about bad behavior Caring teachers The few students who make people think Steinmetz is a bad school• 4 Steinmetz Star Sept. - Oct. 2014 Star News 5 Despite CPS and national policies that limit food choices, lunch staff works to please

Continued from Page 1 When the lunch ladies on the line make students take fruit or vegetables – whether they want them or not – it’s due to the government regulations. Another obstacle the lunchroom staff deals with is CPS cuts. Although Steinmetz has approximately the same number of students enrolled as last year, and serves more food this year than last (because everyone is eligible for free lunch under the new CPS policy), CPS cut two positions from the kitchen staff. Last year there were 12 workers; this year there are 10. Despite all the problems the staff faces try- Cafeteria worker Gloria Santillanes will retire this year after more than 20 years at Steinmetz. Junior Madison Isidore samples the new ing to prepare good food, lunchroom man- burger. Like many who don’t like the lunch in the cafeteria, seniors Danielle Stencel, Malwina Smosna and Dalia Mena bring their own ager Joan McCullom said she is “here for the food, and, like many other students, they prefer going to the a quiet classroom with an available teacher over going to the lunchroom. kids” and is their “ambassador.” She showed for the kids” and is their “ambassador.” “Some of the best students in the school and flavor than what students might find at Steinmetz issues She showed this by saying she will bring back come in for breakfast,” she said. Ms. McCul- home or in their favorite restaurants,” she cookies in the cafeteria, with an approved lom said students may take food with them to told the Senate Committee on Agriculture, In addition to the national and CPS poli- low-fat, low-sugar recipe, after speaking with eat later – such as muffins or bagels or fruit – if Nutrition and Forestry. cies that have limited choices, created waste, Star reporter Angelica Lopez. they are not hungry at breakfast. She spoke about the wasted fruits and and made food taste bad, students at Steinmetz Some students told the Star they wondered vegetable. are frustrated with the school policies of early Students need to share problems why they couldn’t get pancakes and yogurt “Under the new mandate that every stu- lunch periods, closed campus, and the end of (they’re made to choose at breakfast), and why dent must take a fruit or vegetable with their 8th period lunch. Ms. McCullom said she wants students to there wasn’t more apple juice. Ms. McCollum meals, whether or not they intend to eat it, According to Ms. McCollom, Steinmetz know their rights. said that pancakes and yogurt are considered school nutrition professionals have watched has had a 2nd period lunch for the more than “If there are problems with the food, come separate entrées. Apple juice is only on the in despair as much of this costly produce ends 20 years that she’s been here. see me,” she said. “I want the students to know menu once a week, due to its sugar content. up in the trash. But many students report that the time that they always have the right, whether it is Ms. McCollum addressed the “healthy” as- “Researchers from Cornell and Brigham is just too early to eat, and that they are very here or in a restaurant, to see the manager pect of the lunch requirements and the reason Young Universities found that on a national hungry by the end of the day. about their food.” some students aren’t going to eat vegetables or scale, the requirement to serve fruits or veg- Students are also frustrated that the vend- Ms. McCollum said that the lunch staff fruit at school: “If a kid isn’t eating broccoli etables with school meals results in a nearly ing machines are turned off during lunch would provide a different serving to students at home, and didn’t grow up eating it, she’s 100% increase in waste with about $684 mil- hours. who have been given food that is burnt or has probably not going to eat broccoli at school.” lion worth of produce being thrown the trash Regarding open campus, Ms. McCollum any other problems. If students have problems per year. That is enough to serve complete said the neighboring residents complained with their food, they should speak up. Lunch policy is a national problem reimbursable school lunches to more than loudly about disorderly students, which led After student Local School Council repre- 228 million students. to closing the campus. sentative Emily Santiago spoke at the October Fruit and vegetables that are thrown out “Schools have been encouraging students Many students desire a limited policy of 2014 meeting about concerns with the food and food that doesn’t taste good – because of to choose fruits and vegetables and preparing open campus — for seniors only. Most seniors not being cooked enough, Ms. McCullom the government’s healthy food requirements them in appealing ways, but forcing students say their class wouldn’t jeopardize their gradu- responded by saying that she wished she had – is not just a reality at Steinmetz. During to take food they don’t want is a recipe for ation chances with bad behavior or excessive seen the food, but doubted that any meat “National School Lunch Week” beginning failure. This requirement is feeding garbage cutting. had been served raw: “You have to see blood. October 13, the National School Board As- cans, while depleting limited funds that could Eighth period lunch for seniors, and with Sometimes chicken can be pink, that doesn’t sociation released the results of a survey of be directed to menu improvements or nutri- it the option to leave the building early, was mean it’s raw.” school administrators from across the country. tion education, proven to increase student ended in 2012, after CPS lengthened the In addition, Ms. McCollum said almost all The survey revealed: consumption of healthy foods.” (www.school- school day. the food received by the kitchen by the CPS • 83.7 percent of school districts saw an nutrition.org) However, in 2010-2011, Steinmetz had a food vendors has been pre-cooked. increase in food waste. Ms. McCollum echoed these ideas when longer day than in earlier years and in the year “The only things we cook are the eggs and • 81.8 percent had an increase in cost. she showed the Star a pile of red pears in the after. In that year, 8th period ran from 2:09 to the Amish raised chicken legs,” she said. “Ev- • 76.5 percent saw a decrease in participa- cafeteria. “Students who throw these away 2:55, and the kitchen staff still accommodated erything else has been cooked already when tion by students. don’t know how much they cost,” she said. 8th period lunch. Currently, 8th period runs we receive it. The chicken patties have been “As we celebrate National School Lunch “Probably about $1.70 a pound. or 50 cents from 2:21 to 3:11. cooked.” Week, we must address the visible realities each” • City and school inspectors regulate the of complying with school nutrition require- kitchen. The staff is required to log tempera- ments,” said NSBA Executive Director Thom- tures of hot and cold foods, Ms. McCullom as J. Gentzel in a press release. said. Five staff members have sanitation li- “Our poll shows that school leaders are in censes. favor of good nutrition for children but con- In addition to serving food to students, the cerned with the unintended consequences of kitchen workers make sandwiches, prepare the current federal regulations. Trays of uneat- vegetables, make bag lunches for after school en cafeteria food thrown in the trash, hungry programs, tray milks, and clean, Ms. McCol- kids, and struggling school food-service pro- lum said. In the kitchen, everyone wears gloves grams are the practical realities many school and washes their hands. All the pieces of fruit, districts and students face.” (www.nsba.org) except bananas, are washed. School administrators have joined cafeteria workers who already spoke out against the law. Questioning the choices At a Senate hearing in July, the president of the School Nutrition Association detailed There was a lot of speculation about the the problems school cafeterias are facing under new and improved burger that is now one of the new standards. the options of the cafeteria food. It even had “Despite our best efforts to make meals a date of when it was going to be released, more appealing, schools nationwide have also After the lunch staff stopped selling cookies rejoiced, including Star reporter and cartoonist which created questions such as, “I wonder struggled with student acceptance of new because of the Healthy Schools policies, there was Norjoria Pratt (‘13), who drew the celebratory il- how it’s going to look like now?” or “Do you menu options. As of July 1, all grains offered a brief period of time in 2012 when the lunch staff lustration for the Nov-Dec. 2012 Star. think it will have more toppings?” with school meals must be whole grain rich, starting selling the former recipe. However, those 2012 sales happened for a Some students say the cafeteria food isn’t but many schools have been challenged to find That year had begun with many difficult limited time. The only reason the cookies were bad if you pick wisely. One day they get pizza, whole grain rich tortillas, biscuits, crackers and changes: the longer day, the end of 8th period made was to not waste the food in the kitchen. they try the rice the next, and so on and so other specialty items that appeal to students,” lunch, and a 7-day delay to the school year be- Once the ingredients ran out ,the kitchen staff forth. Not only will this help students get said Julia Bauscher. cause of the teachers strike. The loss of the cookies, was unable to continue selling them under the some variety, they won’t be tired of getting “We’ve heard students complain that their on top of all that, was just too much. federal policies. the same old thing. pastas and breads are burnt or tough or taste After a few weeks, the cookies were available Now cookie sales have returned again, after Ms. McCollum said she would like to see strange, and indeed, these whole grain rich again. Principal Ngo announced the return of the a two-year hiatus, with a different recipe, and more students eat the breakfast. foods do have a different texture, appearance cookies on the school loudspeaker. Many students Norjoria’s illustration works again.

Sept. - Oct. 2014 Steinmetz Star 5 6 Star News College visits show possibilities in Pennsylvania ...

By Jennifer Padilla

hanks to OneGoal, seniors Tatiana Matias and Alondra Silva studied at Franklin and TMarshall College in Pennsylvania over the summer. “We were part of a huge group from all over the United States,” Alondra said. “In this pro- gram, they helped us with our personal state- ments, college interviews, and more. I had a Alondra Silva (with facilitator great time because we did a lot of great work Coleman Kine) and Tatiana and activities, like our trip to D.C, canoeing Matias (above) and a talent show.” stranger was not bad. My roomie had plenty of snacks for the stay. The work was challenging The experience gave the students the experience of living at an out-of-state college. but it helped to have study groups after class. It was great meeting kids from all around the “My summer experience was very liberating,” Tatiana said. “Living in a dorm with a total country.” • Illinois Wesleyan in Bloomington, and Luther College in Iowa

By Leslie Carmona

y counselor Deono Powell told me about the opportunity to go on a road trip to MDecorah, Iowa to visit Luther College on October 12. I was nervous because I was the only Steinmetz student that went (I got on the bus with other stu- dents at Jones High School). But it was a really good opportunity for me because I met new people from Chicago and Madison. I stayed in the college dorms with some of the Luther freshmen and I even became friends with them on Facebook. I toured the campus and went to some classes. Luther College made me think differently. I realize that I don’t want to be in the city anymore. I want to Ten IB juniors and seniors (as well as students from Prosser, Curie, and Kelly) visited the be in a small town, away from everything. Illinois Wesleyan campus, had lunch, and learned about a scholarship that will be available • to IB students Representatives share information at college fair By Felisha Cordero

any students enjoyed the college fair on Oct. 20. M “It was very interesting, I got a lot of information and it’s not so often op- portunities present themselves so when they do take advantage,” senior Rayna Albelo. The college fair may have helped students realize they aren’t little kids anymore, they’re becoming adults. According to counselor Perla Ocampo, 113 seniors, 53 juniors, 23 sophomores and nine freshmans attended the college fair that was held in the gym. Representatives from the following collegs were there to speak with students, pass out information, and giveaways such as pens. Academy of Art University Air Force ROTC Blackburn College Chicago State University City Colleges Of Chicago Columbia College Chicago Concordia University Chicago Depaul University Dominican University EIU Elmhurst College Southern Illinois University Governors State St Augustine College LIT The Ohio State University Illinois State University Tribeca Flashpoint Tricoci Kendall Trinity International University La Casa Student Housing Triton College Lincoln Technical Troutman Loyola University Chicago UChicago Millikin University University Technical Institute NEIU University Illinois Springfield NIU University Of Illinois at Chicago North Park University US Army Northeastern USMC Northeastern Illinois University Valparaiso University Robert Morris University Wayne State Roosevelt Belt Western Illinois University The counselors hosted the annual Steinmetz college fair held in October. They also took Saco • students to the Navy Pier college fair in September.

6 Steinmetz Star Sept. - Oct. 2014 Star News 7 Math teacher receives international award CPS providing

By Rosemary McGurn nurse for only

ath teacher Bechir Amdouni received an half the week award from the National Science Foun- Mdation this summer. The foundation paid for him to travel and participate at the Interna- tional Biomath Conference in Sofia, Bulgaria for one week in June. He had written a thesis for his master’s degree in applied math at Northeastern University. Mr. Amdouni was confident in his work and expected to be recognized. He shared his thesis in a talk at the conference on a mathematical model of high school dropouts regarding parental involvement and peer interac- tions. He is currently working on an article based on the thesis work to be published soon. “During the conference, I was lucky enough By Emily Santiago to meet with mathematicians from around the world,” he said. “Future collaboration on some or two years now, the Local School projects is in the works.” Council (LSC) has been fighting to Besides the daily math presentations and talks, Fget a school nurse every day of the the committee organized a tour of Sofia, the capital week. However, we’ve only had a nurse for of Bulgaria, as well as traditional folklore show. certain days out of the week. Mr. Ambouni was born in Tunisia in Northeast Currently, our school nurse, Nancy Africa and has traveled a lot. It was his first time Konrad, is here for a full day Wednesday, in Bulgaria, a very historical country with a lot of and both mornings of Thursday and Friday. tourists and great food, Mr. Amdouni said. One With all the germs spreading and school major cultural difference he found was that shaking being seriously unkempt, one would think your head no means yes and vice versa. it be necessary for a school to have a nurse • every day just to regulate the amount of students coming in sick. During the interview with Ms. Konrad, the Star uncovered that the nurse’s schedule New science and Spanish teacher Freshman is based off the number of students in the building who need assistance on a daily By Jalan Veal and basis, not the student population. Brenda Garcia likes teachers, This number includes the amount of students who take prescribed medication he new biology feels welcome or have been diagnosed with illnesses. teacher is An- CPS administrators told Principal Ste- Tdrew Pindelski. phen Ngo in an email on Sept. 24, that He is a graduate of he shared with the LSC, that 2.5 days of a Marquette University, nurse was actually too much for Steinmetz. and has taught for two “According to your allocations, you are years. He says he loves currently over staffed,” nurse coordinator teaching the students for CPS, Linda Clay, wrote. “Unfortunately, of Chicago. nurses are not assigned to schools based on Spanish and senior the number of students enrolled. Alloca- seminar teacher Rocio tions are based on special education needs Alvarez came to the By Elizabeth Patino and direct nursing service.” United States from Even though our nurse isn’t here ev- Mexico when she was nine. She graduated with her new Steinmetz students. She likes he Star interviewed freshman ery day, she still has a busy schedule. Ms. from Kelly High School and University of running, and recently completed her first half Jailyn Diaz to see how her year Konrad works at two other schools, with Illinois in Chicago. She lived in Spain for marathon. Tis going. Steinmetz being her first high school. one year. • Do you like your teachers? • Ms. Alvarez has taught Spanish for seven More new staff Yes, my favorite is Mr. Gonzalez. years and is hoping for “un año espectacular” features next issue What’s your favorite class? Computers. Do you feel welcome at this school? ACT test will Yes, because everyone is extremely OneGoal’s tips for college essays polite. be March 3 Why did you choose this school? Because it’s close to where I live. By Emony Tate Do you like people taking pictures of you and posting them on snapchat? his year the ACT will take place on No. March 3. That’s a whole month ear- Do you like the uniform and IDs? Tlier than usual. Previously, it was ad- No. ministered in April, often after spring break. Did you like the pep rally? “It’s worrying to some juniors, and I feel No. that I won’t be a prepared for it as well as I Did you like Spirit Week? would have been in April,” junior Michael Yes. Rusnaczyk said. Have you ever been late to class? “It’s scarier, because there is more pres- No, I’m always early. sure to learn everything faster,” junior Jes- What is your culture? sica Banderas said. Puerto Rican. Another test – the PARCC – also has Do you like your cuture? been scheduled by the state of Illinois for By Tatiana Turcios 4. Be yourself Like no, I love my culture. juniors. There are two sets of tests, possi- 5. Be careful with humor What is your favorite food? bility to be administered in March and at he following tips to writing a good 6. Use a good hook Pastelón. the end of April. However, at the October college essay were created by the One- 7. Have a good thesis • Board of Education meeting, schools chief TGoal Class of 2019 cohort mentored 8. Stay on topic Thinking of a student you Barbara Byrd-Bennett said she will ask the by teacher Vanessa Carter. 9. Show more than you tell Illinois State Board of Education that the In order to write a good college essay – 10. Don’t overuse cliché statements want to see in the Star? PARCC be delayed. 1. Proofread “Working on essays is just the beginning Let us know. Email stein- The Star will report on these test issues 2. Follow the instructions of our journey to college,” said One Goal [email protected]. in a future edition. • 3. Use interesting facts senior Yureli Velazquez.• Sept. - Oct. 2014 Steinmetz Star 7 8 Star News Light the Night raises Helping to fight cancer money to fight Leukemia with support, donations

By Jennifer Padilla tance of finding cures and providing access to treatments for blood cancer patients. osing a loved one to cancer is not an The event took place downtown at By Kamari Joiner The support is what matters most. experience to remember. It’s painful Grant Park on Oct. 18. Walkers raised “My grandmother has cancer, but it actually Lto watch them slowly leave Earth money through sponsors and participate lot of people are affected by cancer, a made her better,” Sandrise Bady said. while cancer takes away the person you as individuals or on a team with friends, very serious disease. It’s a lot to deal Some people find faith and courage to once knew. family and co-workers. Awith for the family, and especially for cope. Fundraisers take place for cancer research There is hope to find a cure. While This year a brave 9 year old boy raised the person who is going through it. throughout the year, which shows how much Steinmetz occasionally sponsors fund- his own money to hand over to LLS. He Cancer is caused by changes in the DNA. people really care. raisers to find a cure for cancer, the fund announced and promoted his team to his The DNA inside a cell contains a set of instruc- The girls’ volleyball team’s annual Breast raising events do not have to continue in school and teachers donated. All by him- tions telling the cell how to grow and divide. Cancer Awareness game was Oct. 3. Many staff school for one to participate. Any type self he was able to raise $250 in a month Errors in the instructions may allow a cell to be- members and students watched the 10 – 4 girls’ of donation helps to get a step closer to without receiving any help. come cancerous. (http://www.mayoclinic.org) teams take on Chicago Academy in an exhibi- finding a cure. At the walk the 9 year old boy received Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to kill tion game. Many people made a donation to Light the Night Walk is a fundraising a shirt saying “survivor” on the back. Tem- cancer cells, is a common treatment. Breast Cancer research before the game. campaign of the Leukemia & Lympho- peratures got cold and for his health his “My grandad has cancer,” senior Aaliyah In commemoration of Breast Cancer Aware- ma Society (LLS) which brings together parents tried to convince him to end the Collins said. “He was in and out of the hospital, ness Month and the volleyball game, many stu- families and communities to honor blood walk early. But the brave little one said, finally he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. dents and staff wore pink on Friday all day. cancer survivors, as well as those lost to the “I can do this, let’s finish the walk.” My family deasl with it by taking it one day • disease, and shine a light on the impor- • at a time and comforting him.” Summer work improves leadership skills School and and empowers others work tough

By Emony Tate to balance

he majority of my summer was spent working. I know that Tsounds boring, but actually it was the most fun I have ever had. This summer job took place at Youth Service Project (YSP) locat- ed on 3944 W. North Ave. YSP is a youth organization that not only provides you with a job, but also with skills for a future career. My program was not the only job opportunity they have to offer. If you are the ages of 16-24 and need a summer job look up YSP. Reporter Emony Tate with her Youth Service Project team. My job helped with gaining or- ganizing skills and creating a space to learn about all the social let someone else lead. I had to learn this throughout the summer; injustices around you. There were 10 other people in my job field. I am still working on this. After this summer my leadership skills Natalia Soto The ages in this specific job field were 16-19. Our mentor/supervi- have greatly enhanced. sor was a lovely woman named Hilda Franco who is a history and There are many social injustices around us. Joseph and Salavador By Li Nguyen philosophy teacher at Rudy Lozano Leadership Academy. said that they are most passionate about “education and sexism” During this program I created bonds with 10 amazing, socially and “restorative justice and oppression.” I am most passionate or many students who work, bal- conscious individuals. I got to learn more about myself. Also, I about the juvenile injustices and Chicago public schools injustices. ancing their job with school is dif- learned more on how to become a better organizer. I was not the To contribute to my school and incorporate what I gained Fficult, but worth it. only one to gain so much from the summer job. from the summer I am looking to start a social justice club. This “It’s challenging, but if you manage “I learned to be more commute,” said Joseph Castro, a senior club will be active in all communities and learn how to become your time wisely you can be able to do at Greater Lawndale High School for Social Justice. socially conscious. Others in YSP also have become active in their it,” senior Natalia Soto said. “I took friends, knowledge, and education,” said Salvador communities and schools. Natalia works at Wendy’s, from 5 Guzman, a senior at Rudy Leadership Academy. “Starting a social justice group in my school, informing my p.m. to midnight, a few days a week. The most important things I learned were how to become an friends and family, standing as a leader, making people aware of She makes $8.25. ally to women and to improve my leadership skills. The qualities what exist around them,” are ways he is becoming socially con- “A benefit of working is I have my have an interrelationship. To be an ally to women it takes a strong scious, Joseph said. own money, so I don’t need to depend person. I had to learn how not judge females by their actions “I am in CSA (Conscious Souls in Action), I am in CSU (Chi- on anyone,” she said. “A disadvantage because I don’t know how they came to be that way. cago Student Union), and educating myself with notes and diaries,” is I don’t have time for anything other I also had to learn how not use derogatory terms, such as hoe, Salvador said. than school and work.” thot, slut, and bitch. These words are made by society to keep These are ways these young adults are making change. If you Many students want a job, but Na- women as the underdogs and so they can build up self-hate. want to a part of that change, keep your ears open when our social talia warns them: Becoming a better ally to women is my way of becoming a bet- justice club starts. Also, look up Youth Service Project and Blocks “I would only recommend it to those ter leader. Being a better leader also knows when to step back to Together for opportunities to be a part of this change. • who ‘have’ to work.” •

8 Steinmetz Star Sept. - Oct. 2014 Star News 9 Senior ambassadors share anti-bullying message

By Matias Kirk More than 3.2 mil- lion kids have admit- Star opinion: ullying is some- ted to being bullied, thing that almost 160,000 of them skip Steinmetz Beveryone has faced school in fear of being in their lives – by being bullied, 1 out of every bullied, being the bully, 10 of those kids who staff needs or knowing about it and have been bullied drops not doing a thing. out of school for fear of October is national being bullied. training anit-bullying month, We need to do some- By Emony Tate and Steinmetz had its thing for those who suf- second annual anti-bul- fer everyday. It may be aeople are still asking questions about lying campaign, led by small, but every little what’s being done about bullying in counselor Kim Diaz and bit helps. Even the art Pschools. Many questions are also being the senior ambassadors. department helped out asked about the Illinois Anti-Bullying Laws. This campaign is with the anti-bullying There was one passed in 2010, another in to combat the several campaign by helping 2012, and another passed in June 2014. types of bullying; physi- promote the art contest. The June law is supposed to help protect cal, verbal, cyber, and Senior ambassador students and “crack down on bullying,” ac- hidden bullying. It’s to Andriy Suden told stu- cording to a press release by the state of Illi- educate, to stop bullying dents, who came to vote nois (www.illinois.gov). In addition, the bill in our schools, and keep on the art, that creative requires schools to have anti-bullying policies. the surrounding area as expression is important “House Bill 5707, sponsored by State Rep- peaceful as possible. in messaging. He said, resentative Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) and We’re also starting “When you are watch- State Senator Heather Steans (D-Chicago), the “Anti-Bully Club” ing TV the picture requires all public schools to develop and which will be a safe place changes, with art the implement an anti-bullying policy,” the press for people to vent about picture doesn’t change release states. being bullied, and to go Senior ambassadors Matias Kirk, Tamaya Levy, Sabrina Ruffolo and Andriy – you are the one who “The policy must include a definition of Suden speak to sophomores about bullying on Oct. 15. Students were encour- in depth about bullying. is changed.” bullying, procedures for the reporting of bul- aged to vote for the their favorite anti-bullying art work, take a pledge against • bullying, and sign-up for a new anti-bullying club. lying, parental notification, the investigation of reports of bullying, and actions that may be taken to address bullying. The new law is effective immediately.” (www.illinois.gov) Suicide prevention week raises awareness The anti-bullying legislation was signed by Governor Quinn on June 26. The full text By Lexi Bamber of the bill can be found on http://www.ilga. gov/legislation. or many people, talking about Is this law being followed by CPS at Stein- suicide is very emotional. What metz? Are incidents of bullying recorded by Fsome people don’t understand is the staff? Do they even remember having that suicide is a huge issue. meetings with parents about bullying inci- “Teen suicide is not a joke,” said dents? LSC student representative Emily If bullying is still happening at Steinmetz, Santiago, who knows someone who something needs to be done now, and it needs killed herself. “It isn’t an outreach for to be effective. Students have some sugges- attention. It isn’t something you can tions. tell people will go away.” “There should be more open anonymous Suicide Prevention Week was the second Marcie Buckmaster said. If anyone is having suicidal thoughts, things for people to go to because not a lot week in September, and Sept. 10 is World Suicide is a very serious problem. In the the counselors would like students to know. of people want to go to the counselor,” junior Suicide Prevention day. United States, someone attempts suicide “The door is always open,” they said. People Rosemary Mcgurn said. The psychology teachers did a WebQuest once every minute and someone successfully can also call the National Suicide Hotline: Do you agree? Then go our principal and on suicide, and designed informational bro- completes a suicide once every 17 minutes. 1-800-273-8255. school staff and start requesting it. chures for students to bring awareness and Approximately 2,000 people kill themselves *Statistics from Glen Evans, “The Ency- “All the people who are being bullied have offer help. each day.* clopedia of Suicide,” cited on the webpage nobody to talk,” junior Desiree Erturk said. “We will also wore yellow ribbons around People may be unaware of the complexity “99 Little Known Facts About Suicide.” “Staff should know when to step in and when our wrists, which is the official color of Sui- of the issues surrounding suicide and have • not to step in. It needs to be stern. Bullies need cide Prevention and Awareness,” teacher questions. to be threatened more.” Let’s go, Steinmetz, get a move on. Bul- lying is no joke. There are ways to handle it. JROTC and MYP/IB students reach out to 8th graders The counselors and senior ambassadors are starting an anti-bullying club, Matias Kirk at high school fair and open house reports. That’s a great start, but is that enough? All Steinmetz staff needs to get educated now. The federal government suggests that “school districts provide training for all school staff, including, but not limited to, teachers, aides, support staff, and school bus drivers, on preventing, identifying, and responding to bullying.” (www.stopbullying.gov) Staff needs to use one of those professional development days to develop professionally. Staff members should use one of those days and get a trainer to come in to educate them on how to deal with bullying. While they’re at it, they could also get educated in some social justice and peer mediation. There is special money put to the side just for these types of training. There are also local youth organizations that are more than will- ing to do it for free. Also, I am trained to run many workshops to deal with these types of things for youth and adults. It’s time to really make Steinmetz an anti- bullying zone. •

Sept. - Oct. 2014 Steinmetz Star 9 10 Spirit Week La semana del espiritu Continued from Page 1

La maestra Robin Russo fue la coordinadora de este evento, junto con los seniors. “La semana del espíritu escolar estuvo mucho mejor que el del año pasado, sin duda alguna,” dijo senior Taliyah Wilbourn. Siguiendo con el pep rally. Todos los equipos de deportes se unieron, junto con los muchachos de banda para darnos un tremendo espectá- culo. Las porristas estaban súper animadas, sobre todo las chicas del equipo de volleyball. Ellas estaban llenas de energía! Hicieron que toda la audiencia se motivará. Pero creo que la parte que jamás olvidaremos del pep rally de este año será el momento romántico. Después que las chicas de volleyball acabaron con su presentación, un muchacho subió al escenario con rosas en sus manos y se las dio a una de las chicas del equipo, su novia Claudette. Fue un momento muy emotivo y tierno para todos los que estuvieron presentes. ¡Y no podemos olvidar el home- coming! Lo hicieron en la cafetería de nuestra escuela, el día viernes 10 de octubre. Puedo decir que cu- ando entre allí, no parecía en nada la cafetería, fue como si fuera un lugar totalmente diferente. Eso se lo debemos a la maestra Robin Russo y algunos de los estudiantes, que fueron sus ayudantes para aquel día. “El homecoming estuvo espe- ctacular, nada comparado al del año pasado. Siento que los seniors fueron los que hicieron que la fiesta se encendiera,” dijo senior Elianis Rosado. Los maestros estuvieron muy or- ganizados en todo. Los estudiantes llegaban y los maestros colgaban sus abrigos y les daban un ticket para poder saber cuál era el de cada uno cuando llegara el momento de irse. Eso fue una buena idea ya que a nadie le hubiera gustado estar car- gando con sus abrigos al momento de bailar. Un dj también estaba pre- sente, la música sin duda alguna era la mejor. Todos los estudiantes incluyendo los maestros bailaron las típicas can- ciones entre ellas, YMCA, Thriller, The Cupid Shuffle, etc. La verdad es que nadie quería que la fiesta se acabara, pero lo bue- no es que todos salieron con una sonrisa en sus rostros que es lo que más importó.•

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“During the pep rally, I did something that not many guys would do. I went up on stage and I asked my girl- friend Claudette Purisima to Homecoming. The look on her face was unforgettable.” Hector Pavon, senior

Sept. - Oct. 2014 Steinmetz Star 11 12 Star Arts & Entertainment Students receive Art Learning Spanish Dance Institute college classes and perseverance

Continued from Page 1 By Kimberly Degante

“The class has less than 10 he students in the After School people which gives enough Matter’s Spanish Dance class space for the students to move Tare all hard working people. around and feel comfortable,” They don’t stop till they get the dance Gerardo said. “The class is in- right. teresting because you get to They are really happy when work with different people ev- they’re dancing; people can see the ery time and you can really see joy and passion they have in them. how the human form varies.” It’s too late to join now, but they Gerardo said the class will will still be on in the summer. So if help him in the future. you missed out this year, try in the “I know I can benefit from summer. You won’t regret it. this class as it is preparing me Heroly Rodriguez joined in the for being a graphic novel art- summer of 2013 because she has Photo by Elizabeth Garcia ist and also giving me college loved to dance since she was little. credit,” he said. She wanted to do something she loved. “We spend hours practicing. The teacher is always Ana said she is happy to She said that all the students in Spanish Dance helping us and we help each other. It’s a good ex- be gaining something outside try, even the new ones in it. perience because it’s good to learn something new. Steinmetz. “They don’t give up, they try and try and try “When you go on stage you feel nervous and “This class gives me the op- hard and harder,” Heroly said. have stage fright. But then when you are done portunity to learn something Although the dance looks easy, she said it’s not. with your performance, it feels great when you that my school doesn’t offer,” It takes time and hard work and a good teacher see the pictures and videos the people took of Ana said. “It also saves me the to get it right. you. You feel proud and can’t believe you did time when I do go to college “My teacher is super nice; she is really different it. I love my teacher. I love Spanish Dance club! to not have to take this class.” from the other teachers I have had,” Heroly said. It’s worth it.” We enjoy is the instructor, “You can really make a friendship with her she is Jacky Ambrocio joined this year and says she the environment, and the free really trustworthy.” loves it. admission to the Art Museum. Helen Richiez also talked about the teacher. “It was hard at first; it was a pain in the butt,” The instructor Megan al- “Whenever we get down, our teacher always she said. “But it was worth it.” ways challenges her students brings us back up on our feet,” Helen Richiez said. She enjoys what she does in there. to do more and exposes them “She is always making us try and try and try our “My teacher doesn’t expect us to have it right to new ideas and materials. She best. We all work hard with her.” the first time,” Jacky said. “She is not harsh she is lets students walk around the Helen started Spanish Dance in the summer always happy and respectful to us. She helps out room to look at other student’s of 2014. with whatever problem we have. She says to not artwork and see how the other “In the beginning, I felt like giving up, but I expect everything to be perfect, not everyone is artists approach it and see their didn’t want to quit,” she said. “So I kept trying perfect, but we’re working to that point. Maybe different viewpoints. and trying till I got it right. I’ve ended up liking not now, but later in the months ahead we will Also, for us to go downtown the program.” improve.” Chicago and see beautiful art Now Helen has lots of confidence and wants Jacky said that knowing she is part of some- around the city is something to keep dancing. She would like people to see thing special inspired her. She said in the past few enjoyable and exciting. how nice it is and fun. weeks that she has been there she feels a part of To take college classes as a It is amazing how the Spanish Dancers look. a new family already. She feels safe and like she junior or senior is a great expe- They make others feel the music and see the pas- can trust the others. rience for everyone because it sion when they dance. She said she will join again in the summer gives you an idea of how college Helen said the money that ASM provides or 2015, and next year too. She recommends will be which should prepare participants is good, but she doesn’t do it for the others join because ASM is a good program to you. • money. She does it because she loves it. start learning and knowing the responsibilities of “It’s not easy to practice in heels,” she said. being in a job.• Get involved after school Arts showcased at October open house

Students sang, Join the nationally renowned Louder Than a Bomb poetry slam team by played, and cre- attending poetry club, Tuesdays and Thursdays in Room 127 with Mr. ated art at the Sloan. Ms. Dunne and Mr. Goldberg continue to offer service learn- the Oct. 18 open ing for those who want to join recycling club, on Thursdays in Room house, to show 214. Ms. McSwine has begun a robotics club, meeting on Tuesdays 8th graders and Wednesdays in Room 300. See page 15 for information about the some of what Steinmetz Star newspaper club, which meets on Mondays. Steinmetz offers.

12 Steinmetz Star Sept. - Oct. 2014 Star Arts & Entertainment 13 Twirlers, drumline march Check out the band, 5 in Columbus Day Parade seconds of summer

By Lexi Bamber The day they formed as a band was on December 11, 2011, when they found their eople may have heard “She Looks so drummer Ashton Irwin. They had their first Perfect” by 5 Seconds of Summer. 5 gig in a small bar the same day. PSeconds of Summer (aka 5-sauce) One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson and is often grouped with One Direction, but Niall Horan had found one of their cov- their music is different and they are not ers on YouTube. Louis Tomlinson tweeted a “boy band.” They have more of a rock about them and contacted them, asking if sound with a mix of pop. they would join One Direction on tour. They started out making videos on You- Being on tour with One Direction in Tube with their original three members: 2013 set off their music career. Luke Hemmings ( lead singer), Calum They also went on tour again, open- Hood and Michael Clifford. They started ing for One Direction’s most recent World out when they were 15 and 16 years old, Wide Stadium Tour. Now 5 Seconds of in Sydney, Austrailia, where they were born Summer is about to be on their own head- and raised. line tour starting up in December.•

Sept. - Oct. 2014 Steinmetz Star 13 14 Star Arts & Entertainment Halloween celebrated in and out of school

By Jennifer Liera

alloween is a well liked event, celebrated in many parts of the world. Some people Hattend costume parties, decorate their homes, carve pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns, light bonfires, go apple bobbing, visit haunted house attractions, play pranks, tell scary stories, and watch horror films. Many student here in Steinmetz love dressing up for Halloween and showing their spirit for this holiday. Many people make their own costumes and don’t spend a single dime in this, but others who like going all out on what they wear for this day spend a lot. Senior Estephani Paredes spent $40 on her costume and makeup as La Llorona (the Weeping Woman). She said a great costume should have “lots and lots of blood.” Senior Fransico Bolanos dressed up as a pirate, just as he did when he was little. He spent $20 at Party City and got some things from home. Senior Emily Santiago spent $40 dressing up as superwomen. “A great costume is something that describes you, it should be something you’re having fun with then the costume itself shouldn’t matter,” she said. Other students said they dressed up as a police officer (senior Kamari Joiner), a ghost in a bikini and a zombie doctor (sophomore Angelica Rosario), Harley Quinn (senior Bianca Pena), and a mob boss (junior Madison Isidore). On Halloween students said they hung out with their friends, went to parties, and trick or treated with their younger siblings, nieces and nephews. “Candy, candy, candy, is the best!” senior Yureli Velazquez said. “I love taking my niece out to get candy; she enjoys herself. Looking at little kids dressed up is so fun. Top right and clockwise: Students perform the witches scene in Macbeth as part of librarian Ber- nie Eshoo’s instruction on Halloween. Students in costume for Halloween: Koya Scott and Emily They’re so cute.” • Santiago, Fransico Bolanos (when he was young), and Estephani Paredes. Estephani Paredes, Delilah Perez, and Tatiana Turcio contributed to this article. Review: Costume Quest 2 offers great characters and humor

By Mateusz Gasienica All of those issues make (Class of 2014) The the combat a tedious, pain- following review was ful, unbalanced mess, which published in DePaul completely kills whatever University’s online enjoyment you could have newspaper, www. with the title. The only parts depauliaonline.com where combat can be some- what enjoyable are the boss he first Costume fights. Each boss has his own Quest was lacking in gimmick which adds a bit of Tmany ways, but memo- strategy to the fights. Unfor- rable because of the Double tunately, that’s about one per- Fine type of humor and its cent of all fights and it doesn’t unique setting. It is a story make up for the rest. The new of two siblings, Reynold and design choice for health is also Wren, who are trying to col- infuriating. Previously you lect candy during Hallow- were fully healed after every een. At some point Wren fight, which meant that you gets kidnapped by a monster could just keep fighting with- who mistakes her candy-corn out having to worry about costume for an actual candy. your initial health. Now, you Thus begins Reynold’s quest have to heal after almost every to save his sister. fight or else the characters will The exploration parts were keep complaining about how enjoyable. You walked around collecting cos- you had to fight all the time. dealing with the enemies. You have the stan- thirsty they are. The healing fountains are all tume patterns and materials, which you could Costume Quest 2 begins after the events dard rock-paper-scissors system where some over the place, but going from them to fights craft into costumes. Talking to other kids was from the first game’s DLC. If you have not characters are either strong or weak against gets as boring as the actual combat. great. They gave you some hilarious dialogue had a chance to play it you’ll never understand some enemies, which increases or decreases The story has its moments and in the end and you could hit them with your bag of candy what is happening. The premise might sound the damage dealt and received. The “Creepy it is the only reason to play the game. The for even more funny reactions. simple, but it quickly got out of hand in the Treats” cards that you could collect and trade characters are still funny, and the dialogue had Unfortunately, right after you entered the first game. Basically after everything Reynold, in the previous game became a major part of me laughing every few minutes. Unfortunately generic RPG fighting mode, filled to burst Wren and their friends have done, they go fights. Equipped cards can be used during it recycles the characters from the first game; with QTE’s, the charm quickly tuned into through the portal that somehow transports battle for a various effects, like healing one there are only about six new ones. boredom. The over-the-top design of your them in time to the previous Halloween. But party member or increased damage. There are Actually, the entire game has a distinct costumes was funny and the enemy designs then a dentist known as Dr. White opens the 45 cards you can collect, and each one has its feeling of déjà vu. The hide-and-seek quests pretty creative, but the fighting itself was too time portal and uses it to completely remove own unique effect. are in both games. The new costumes have bare bones. You had two attacks: basic, which Halloween from the history. Reynold and On the other hand, the stamps from the suspiciously similar abilities to the old ones, you could use at any time, and special, which Wren lose all of their costumes and abilities, previous game are gone. This is a major pro- like ghost costume that grants invisibility just you could use once every three turns. The basic and in a series of events, are transported to gression flaw. The stamps could give you some like the ninja costume in the first game. The attack was terrible for 90 percent of the game. the future where Dr. White is an evil overlord, passive effects and unlike cards, you didn’t 3D models and animations of the various The special attacks were decent, but their type Halloween is nonexistent, and possession of have to activate them. This made all the fights bystanders are just copy-pasted. The list goes depended on the costume you had equipped. candy or costumes is illegal. shorter and in effect, more enjoyable. Also, on. I’m surprised how many assets have been In some cases the special attacks dealt damage, The new game tries to fix some of the characters can now counter-attack and double reused. I wouldn’t even consider it a sequel if in other cases they could heal or even revive fighting issues, but at the same time it adds attack, but both are done in the QTE style as there wasn’t a “2” in the title; it feels more like one party member. After an hour of gameplay a bucket of new ones. The fights have been well, and they are not effective, to the point a DLC or a mod at best. the fighting became tedious, especially since redesigned and there are now multiple ways of of being almost meaningless. Continued on Page 15

14 Steinmetz Star Sept. - Oct. 2014 Star Arts & Entertainment 15 St. Judes game play raises What is fear? money for medical research

By Emily Santiago

t. Jude’s PLAY LIVE fundraiser and service learning hour opportunity has Sfinally kicked off. With the help of an amazing $200 dona- tion from teacher Judy Eichstaedt in the Digi- tal Media department, everyone participating is now guaranteed 20 service learning hours. Now, it’s all up to the gamers to get in the game and start getting sponsors. The point of St. Jude’s PLAY LIVE is to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. At St. Jude’s they provide care and support Teacher Judy Eichstaedt, above at open for children suffering from serious diseases house sharing Digital Media information while not charging their families a single with parents, has donated $200 in order to get Team Steinmetz up and running. penny. It’s truly a blessing and that’s exactly what makes it so important for Steinmetz to raise All you need to do is email me at emsan- as much as much money as possible. [email protected] with your full name, CPS ID Most students participating don’t care number, and cps email address. From there about the hours they’re receiving, they’re all I’ll email you back with more information. about raising money for the children at St. Also, if anyone – staff or student – is in- Judes. So they have set their goals to all raise terested in donating for this amazing cause a million dollars. you’re welcome to email me. I can send you The opportunity to still be apart of Team a link to the donation website specifically for Steinmetz is still available if anyone else is our team. By Jayline Matias still interested in joining. • Review: Costume Quest 2 All students are welcome to join newspaper club

Continued from Page 16 It really pains me to see all those problems their Halloween costumes, and generally just because I absolutely love what little Costume having fun. It takes a lot of courage to put Quest 2 has left to offer. I like the characters. your actual photos into something so silly, They might be just one-dimensional carica- but I appreciated it. It was nice to see that tures of actual kids, but at least they are not some of the costumes from the game were pretending to be anything more. actually made by developers when they were Drawing by Brenda Villegas I enjoy the humor, even the terrible candy kids. Now you are probably wondering if the veryone is welcome to join the Steinmetz journalism into their schedules, they join the puns crack me up. I find the story to be both sequel has the same thing. It does not. Seeing Star staff as a reporter, photographer, newspaper club. interesting and unique. the credits just pop-up on screen without any Eillustrator, proofreader, or contributor. Underclassmen and boys are particularly You could argue that many cartoons in 90s pictures killed my mood for the entire day. I If students want to learn journalism, they encouraged to join the club. We want the had the same idea, but it’s rare nowadays to finally understood that Costume Quest 2 has take the elective journalism class with Ms. newspaper staff to represent our student see a silly idea taken seriously to the point of become for me a heartless game. Schmidt their junior or senior year. population. being epic. I’d never think that you can make Many things that were great about the If they want to begin their work as fresh- Wondering who created this issue of the up a story of an epic journey and conflict first game are still present in the sequel. At men and sophomores, or they’re unable to fit Star? Check out our staff list on Page 2. between races of creatures out of a simple the same time, everything that was wrong has • concept of trick-or-treating. The main villain not been improved upon. Getting to the good actually has a good reason to be evil. I love the parts takes a long time, and it shouldn’t be that See our new website costumes; their abilities are used a lot during way. It’s like eating a peanut butter and jelly the exploration parts, and they just look cool, sandwich with some small rocks in it. It can but still achievable to make for kids. still be somewhat enjoyable, but you’d rather www.steinmetzstar.com The game lacks the soul that was previ- just get rid of the rocks. ously so prominent. The first game had a one In conclusion, if you can stomach the for additional articles, as well as really touching moment. When it ended and terrible RPG system you should try it out, when the credits rolled you saw the pictures otherwise stay out of it. It’s going to make you videos, and lots more photos. of developers. You saw them as kids wearing laugh, but it will also annoy and bore you.• Sept. - Oct. 2014 Steinmetz Star 15 16 Star Sports Freshmen volleyball players balance rewarding sports involvement with tough MYP class load

By Monica Laddaran

eing in any sport takes a lot of dedica- tion. B Volleyball is a tough sport to play that involves serving, bumping, setting, and spiking. While the freshmen girls put in all their hard work in practice and in games, they also had a bunch of fun. Volleyball is a competitive sport and can also be fun at the same time. My volleyball experience was really one the most amazing moments I will probably have as a freshmen. Everyday I looked forward to going to school because of practice. I’ve made lots of new friends and learned how to actually play volleyball. I was never really the sporty type of girl, but volleyball to do different drills. Most of us improved volleyball before so I was kind of excited but “You need to have good grades in order to changed that. Volleyball actually also took on certain skills. scared of messing up at the same time. play, and that a was a bit of a problem for a out all the stress and anger I had. “At games it was pretty tough because you “Our coaches, Ms. Childs and Mrs. Espi- lot of us in the volleyball team, although we I have made lots of friends and we’ve been would see other teams that were so good at nosa, were very helpful in several ways. They kept trying our best to bump up our grades together so long, it feels like family. I love and volleyball and you got that nervous feeling in always motivated us and when we were feeling and we still are,” Jeanette said. miss all the girls on the volleyball team, now your stomach. You were wondering if your down they would cheer us up. After volleyball Other players agreed that it was a challenge that the season is over. At least I still see them team and you were going to be able to defeat ended, I was sad because I’ve gotten used to to get their homework finished. sometimes walking through the hallways or those other teams. But we tried our best and being with everyone on the team everyday “It was tough because I had to go over my in my classes. that’s what counts.” after school.” sleep time to do homework,” Jemeka said. Coaches Yuridia Espinosa and Karina Other freshmen players said being on the “Because I was so busy, I wasn’t really available Childs motivated all of the players everyday volleyball team was a great experience. Balancing homework with volleyball for family time and hanging out with friends.” in volleyball practice. I honestly never thought “It was fun, and a little hard because of me At first, it was kind of difficult trying to For others, the new schedule wasn’t too I would be good in volleyball, but turns out going in with no experience, but I learned a balance homework and volleyball. But the way difficult. I was. I honestly can’t wait to try out for JV whole lot,” Jemeka Malone said. I thought of it was – if I don’t get good grades, “At first it was hard to balance school, next year. Montserrat Pereyra was another player who then I don’t get to play volleyball and if I don’t homework, and volleyball, but after a week I Freshman team captain Jeanette Soto said came to the team new to the sport. She also get to play volleyball, then I’m not happy. got used to I,” she said. “In fact, I got so used the players improved and were challenged by said she had a great season. Joining volleyball actually motivated me to to coming home at 5:00 everyday that when tough competition. “My volleyball experience was actually re- get good grades. Especially in MYP classes, we volleyball ended, I felt like I had too much “It was fun, but hard at the same time,” she ally good,” she said. “I had fun, made new get a lot of homework, but I was dedicated to time and not enough things to do.” said. “In volleyball practice, I was really never friends, and learned how to play a new sport. the sport I just had to balance volleyball with • in a bad mood because I was practicing a lot I’ve always wanted to play, but never really had homework. Even I thought that was difficult, with my teammates and I also learned how time or know where to start. I’ve never played but I still was able to do my homework. Freshmen volleyball was great

By Allyza Inson

olleyball was great! First of all, I made so many new friends. I wouldn’t have Vever known most of them without volleyball. These people mean so much to me; they’re like my second family. They’re my sisters. Second of all, being on the volleyball team helped me do what I loved the most while being on top of school work. Balancing schoolwork and volleyball, or any sport or any extra curricular for that matter, is very hard. For me to be able to stay in volleyball, I had to get good grades. I had to push myself to get good grades, if not, I wouldn’t be able to play. I couldn’t take that. Volleyball is my life. Yes, I could play volleyball by myself, but it wouldn’t be the same as playing in a team and having great people surround you, helping me to improve my skills and improve. getting hit in the face multiple times, wearing What the most difficult part is the time So I pushed myself to always do my home- boots with heels, and even wearing dresses, I management of our time after school. We work and to study hard for every test I’m going would still play. Nothing could stop me. now get home later, which means less time for to take. This wasn’t my first year playing on Through volleyball, I realized that I was homework. And we get so much homework. a volleyball team, but it did help me realize a very persistent and very determined if I really Each teacher for each subject assigns their own lot. It made me realize how much volleyball wanted to achieve something, or get some- stuff and we have to turn it all in by a certain Freshman Kimberly Degante applauds really meant to me and how much I can’t live thing done. So from now on, if I feel like date. It doesn’t really matter if it overlaps with for senior Claudette Purisima without it. giving up because it seems impossible, I will another project’s due date; we have to get it I started out in volleyball back in seventh remember my volleyball experience to push done by that day, and that day only. There is On those days during the season, I would grade, but it never meant as much to me as it me on and to encourage me not to give up no late work. barely get any sleep. But it was all worth it does now. Last year, I got a concussion, so I and know that anything is possible if I really In addition to the homework and projects, because in the end, I got to stay in the vol- had to stop playing in the middle of the sea- want to achieve it. I mean, nothing really is we also have tests to worry about. We have to leyball team. son. The rest of the year, I was restless and re- impossible. The word itself says I’m possible.” make sure we study for them because they are And you know what? I’m actually not com- ally wanted to go back, but I couldn’t because Balancing homework and volleyball was worth a lot of our grades. Sometimes, tests plaining. I’m just a freshman, and I know for of all the dangerous stuff that could happen. hard for everyone. We all had homework to overlap each other, but that didn’t matter. We a fact that sophomores, juniors, and seniors So this year, when I was able to come do. But yes, it was hard to be in the MYP still have to do our best on all of them. have it way harder than us. We have it easy back, I stopped at nothing. I gave it my all. program and be a volleyball player at the same There are days that all of them are squished compared to them. So you know what? I’m Back in seventh grade, when I would get little time. But I had to make it work. If I didn’t, I on one day. We get home later than usual, get saving those complaints for later, for when incidents, or get hurt in just the least bit, I wouldn’t be able to play. That would be tor- more homework than usual, plus have two or they’re actually reasonable. wouldn’t play for the day because it never ture for me right there, not being able to play three tests the next day. • really mattered to me as much. Now, even volleyball.

16 Steinmetz Star Sept. - Oct. 2014 Star Sports 17 Swimmers take 3rd in conference

Seniors Vicky Jackson and Justyna Szczech, junior Courtney Chandler said. work on freestyle, without using their legs, By Jailene Torres junior Elizabeth Ramirez, and sophomore Courtney said her events are the 100 meter for upper body strengthening. Delanie Preston standout as the strongest breaststroke, 160 medley relay, and the 200 Courtney said she was on a swim team he Streaks swim team came in third in members of the team that encourages all its relay. before she started high school. She learned conference, beating Prosser, Foreman, members. A relay starts with a swimmer doing the to swim when she was six at a park district Tand Roosevelt, and following the first “This team tries, no matter what,” Vicky backstroke, swimming on her back and swing- swim class. and second teams, Taft and Westinghouse. said. She is the only swimmer who has been ing her arms backwards and kicking, followed Through her involvement with Steinmetz Before the conference meet, the Streaks on varsity for four years. In addition, she is by a breaststroker, swimming in a frog motion, swimming and the ASM life guard program had beat Roosevelt and Foreman and lost by the captain of the team. Before high school then the butterfly, which has a mermaid kick last year, Vicky worked over the summer as a only one point to Prosser. swimming began, she was a gymnast. and arms pulled over the head, finished with a life guard at Gill Park. She said she successfully The Chicago city championships will be The swim team has offered a place where freestyle, which is what most people consider performed CPR on a 12-year-old girl. held for JV and varsity on Nov. 8 and 9. Like girls who don’t have a lot of experience can normal swimming. “It made me look at life more seriously,” the other fall sports, workouts began in Au- join and see a lot of improvement. The team prepares for meets with two-hour she said. gust. Swimming has the longest season of all “We’re very supportive of each other and workouts in which they practice the various • the fall sports. we motivate each other to do and be better,” events and their strokes. Sometimes they’ll Freshmen balance Weight lifting elective available for sports and school work juniors and seniors

By Aaliyah Collins

ost people want to Mstay fit and healthy. Many people like to exercise but don’t have the money for it. Weightlifting class at Steinmetz is a great way to keep your body in shape and get a good exercise for free. “My goal is to be quicker, stronger, and more built by the time the class is over,” senior By Stephanie Diamond Cameron Dukes. Gym teacher Brad had a great experience with my volleyball teammates and our coaches. Dowling instructs students in different work outs. They made volleyball feel more than just a sport; they made it feel like “It’s a good way to get exercise,” junior Rosemary Ia family. Yet, we were all doing the same thing – trying our best to McGurn said. “You’re in a positive environment exceed the standards of a normal freshman player. It was overall a great and it’s an easy way to boost your GPA.” experience and I can’t wait till next year. Students are encouraged to great water I really don’t understand how being in MYP would affect my partici- during the workouts. None have complained about pation in a sport. I do understand that sports motivate students to keep the music Mr. Dowling plays in the weight room. their grades up, but that should be for all students. “One of the primary goals of the class is that Another thing, I’m an athlete so being in a sport is always on my mind. each student will be able to train another on how So, yeah, it was ideal to be part of a team while being in MYP. to effectively shape their bodies,” he said. “They will What the most difficult part is the time management of our time after know 5-10 exercises commonly used in any weight school. We now get home later, which means less time for homework. room for all major muscle groups including chest, And we get so much homework. Each teacher for each subject assigns back, legs, shoulders, biceps, triceps, and abdomen. their own stuff and we have to turn it all in by a certain date. It doesn’t “They also learn about diet and its impact on really matter if it overlaps with another project’s due date; we have to get training and the body in general. it done by that day, and that day only. There is no late work. “Girls are strongly encouraged to take the class, In addition to the homework and projects, we also have tests to worry and those that have, have been very impressive over- about. We have to make sure we study for them because they are worth all. Many girls think that if they lift weights they’ll a lot of our grades. Sometimes, tests overlap each other, but that didn’t look masculine. The reality is a large majority of matter. We still have to do our best on all of them. the female Hollywood stars use strength training/ There are days that all of them are squished on one day. We get home lifting weights to “shape” their bodies. later than usual, get more homework than usual, plus have two or three “One interesting fact about muscle is that it tests the next day. takes up 4x less space than fat. So, for example if On those days during the season, I would barely get any sleep. But it you were to gain ten pounds of muscle in a year was all worth it because in the end, I got to stay in the volleyball team. (realistic goal) it would only appear that you got And you know what? I’m actually not complaining. I’m just a freshman, 2.5 pounds heavier. Every pound of muscle burns and I know for a fact that sophomores, juniors, and seniors have it way 50 calories a day so the more muscle you gain the Lenner Brown, Cameron Dukes, and teacher harder than us. We have it easy compared to them. So you know what? I’m more you can eat!” • Brad Dowling work out. saving those complaints for later, for when they’re actually reasonable. • Sept. - Oct. 2014 Steinmetz Star 17 18 Star Sports Streaks soccer reaches city quarterfinals

Varsity standouts this season (left photo) Alejandro Gonzalez, Michael Macko, (middle) Mario Delgado, and (right) Christian Carrasco

he Streaks made it to the top eight teams rity uncanny for a freshman,” coach Nicholas remained 0-0. than the first, called the premier.) in the city championship tournament. Kotcherha said. One of the most important things sports In the 1st division, “there are no easy TThe team was lead by senior Alejandro Goalkeeper Christian Carrasco was also a fans need to know about the teams at Stein- games,” Coach Kotcherha said. Gonzalez, who picked up All Conference and leader. Coach Kotcherha said, “He saved our metz is which division or conference the teams This is the third year the Streaks have been All Sectional honors. butt back there many times.” are in. It varies by sport. in this conference. Taft won the conference, Junior Mario Delgado also received All In addition to the success of the city Soccer is in one of the toughest confer- although Steinmetz had tied with them. Conference. championship, the Streaks played well in State. ences, the first division. (There are many divi- Remaining in this division is another ac- Other standouts include freshman starter They lost to Lane, but scared them throughout sions the Streaks surpassed, going all the way complishment for the Streaks. Michael Macko. “He showed a level of matu- the game. For the first 75 minutes the score down to the 5th. There is also a division higher • Varsity ends with a win, remains in Big Shoulders division By Alejandro Hernandez

t the end of a tough season, the Streaks varsity pulled out a 22-6 win against ALakev Vew. In that game, almost ev- erything went their way. The team finished the season with a 2-7 record. The players knew the season would be tough because they were smaller and much younger than a typical varsity squad, with the Streaks consisting mostly of sophomores and juniors, and half a dozen seniors. The team did not use these shortcomings as excuses, however. One of the the biggest fac- Quarterback Vontail Brown at the Homecoming Game against Roosevelt. Photo by Luz Herrera tors for the losing record was mental mistakes, such as penalties, poor starts, and bad timing, team at the time of the game. Although the conference by avoiding last place. San Juan, “but we could improve by showing usually caused by lack of chemistry. But the game was a loss for Steinmetz, it was one of Taft won the conference with the following up to practice and giving it 110%.” team began to learn how to play together to- their most fundamentally sound games, and teams placing in order of second to eighth: The record is not going to get into the ward the end of the season. it was a competitive game up until the very Lincoln Park, Roosevelt, Schurz, Foreman, heads of players who took each game very “I think the team came along well,” said last seconds. Mather, Steinmetz, Lake View. seriously, believing they would come out on sophomore guard Kejuan Carter. “We were Each loss became increasingly tougher and The squad is going to spend the offseason top, no matter who the opponent was. beginning to learn about our strengths and tougher to handle, though. Luckily, the Streaks looking for anyway to improve. The best way As they look to the future, sophomore tack- weaknesses, and after the first month we were were able to end the year with a bang by win- to improve is to hustle, both on and off the le Anthony Camacho offers a hopeful though: starting to play well and get better each day.” ning their last game. field. “As long as we have a long road ahead us, then A turning point in the season was the game The victory proved to be huge, as the team “We are hardworking, and we always come hopefully that road will be glorious.” against Lincoln Park Lions, the first place will be able to remain in the Big Shoulders together,” said senior defensive tackle Chris •

Photos by Luz Herrera

Bottom left, clockwise: Coaches Garry Frank, Tim Mc- nulty, David Gonzalez, and Miguel Ochoa, Nikos Quin- tero and Larry Behning at the Homecoming game. JV players and Armanie Galindo on the front campus. Coach Gonzalez’s daughter provided a bright spot.

Photo by Brian Geans by Photo

18 Steinmetz Star Sept. - Oct. 2014 Star Sports 19 Streaks volleyball finishes 2nd in conference

By Claudette Purisima

he Steinmetz Lady Streaks volleyball Tteam finished the season second in confer- ence. The varsity won 10 and lost 4 games, against tougher teams than last year. After winning the division last year, the Streaks had moved up. This year the Streaks had wins against Juarez, Prosser, Amundsen, Kelvyn Park, Roosevelt, and Rickover. The Streaks lost the number one spot to Senn. The Streaks played Senn three times, com- ing very close in two of those games. “We attempted to play the first game at a much higher level (pass, set, hit) while they were satisfied with simply bumping it over the net,” Coach Darrin Soratki said. “There is a greater chance of making a mistake playing our way and intense volleyball team back in Poland than their way. Said another way, they played as a libero for years with girls twice her size, it safe and won, while we took a risk and lost. when she’s 5’6. A libero stays in the back row, I’m glad we took the risk.” bumping the ball into play for others in the Even though revenge was never achieved, front to spike. the loss to Senn on Senn’s Senior Night was Adrianna was the MVP of the Varsity team very nice to experience. As the tension grew no doubt. She is always in the starting six on throughout the game making it set point for the court, staying in for two sets or three when Senn’s last point to defeat The Lady Streaks, a tie happens, basically for the entire game. the ball fell on the floor on Steinmetz’s side. People notice her talent in the reactions of Colorful confetti was thrown from the stands the bystanders and opposing teams, including onto the court by the crowd along with joy- the other coaches at games, once she serves ful cheers. and especially when she spikes the volleyball Coach Soratki had high expectations for for a kill. the team and was satisfied by the way the The team became better and stronger this team represented Steinmetz. Props to Coach year. Soratki for leading his team to an impressive “I feel like were doing good, and we’ve path this 2014 season. already proven to people that we can do more The chemistry of between the varsity and than they ever expected us to,” Adrianna said. Melissa Tamayo junior varsity teams was heartwarming. Varsity “Volleyball is a game and not always the people always play their games first before JV starts, who are supposed to win are the ones who but they still stay even after 5 p.m. at Stein- actually win. There were good and bad mo- metz, filling the gym with clapping, cheers, ments, but the record is only a reflection of yelling, and “Ooooooo aceee”! Everyone who that, not our abilities, because in our best went to the games witnessed the smiles and moments and in our true ‘Streaks 2014 style’ positivity throughout the court. game, we are still the best in our conference.” The captain of the 2014 Lady Streaks The girls played, supported, won and lost Adrianna Latuszek volleyball team is Adrianna Latuszek. She as a team. previously played on a much more skilled •

Golf team succeeds in 2nd year of play Sports next issue: Boys cross country, boys By Joslyn Hermosillo swimming, girls cardio

olf took a club and hit its way back into Steinmetz. club, boys and girls Not many students have joined but that hasn’t basbasketball Gstopped golf members from doing what they love. The team does not have any physical exercises but they prepare for each game by chipping and driving exercises. In golf, chipping is when you lift the ball for short shots. Driving is when you begin the hole and have to hit to ball far. Practice was everyday after school for about two hours. The games were held at various park district golf courses. Although the golf team was small, the players had a big interest in the sport. “Each and every golfer is passionate about the sport, especially the returning players,“ coach Claudio Men- drano said. Carlos Sanchez has worked hard to make himself most valuable player of the team, Mr. Mendrano said. The season ended well with a final record of 3-6.• Carlos Sanchez was MVP. He is also on the Javier Delgado lines up a putt. cross country, swim, and water polo teams.

Sept. - Oct. 2014 Steinmetz Star 19 20 Star Sports ‘The best girls cross country team Steinmetz has ever had’ By Desiree Erturk

ith the top eight girls all running Wthe three-mile in less than 22 minutes, this is the strongest cross country team Steinmetz has ever had. “This year’s girls’ team is the fastest, most talent- ed team in school history,” coach Abel Pereyra said. The team finished 11th in the Chicago City Championship on Octo- ber 18. The team’s lead pack, Marianna Furyk, Gabriela Caudel, and Cintia Gar- cia, got the Streaks into “excellent early positions,” Coach P. said. “They worked the race Marianna Furyk finished first for the like professionals,” he said. Streaks at the City Championships. The The chase pack, Adri- team took 11th out of 70 teams. ana Espinoza, captain Di- ana Herrera, Diana Levko, and Maria Figueroa, passed many competitors The JV team, led by senior Jaritza Delgado to an hour and a half. According to Vivian of the girls ran ran the final 2.62 miles of in their last mile. and sophomore Karla Colula, finished 4th Palma, junior captain, these practice included the 26.2 mile Chicago Marathon course in “Every girl threw herself into the race with place in the city. running miles, cardio and abdominal work, Nike’s annual NorthSide/South Side Mara- a vengeance,” Coach Pereyra said. “They raced During their pre-season, the girls worked playing their own version of football, and thon challenge. like a team.” hard over the summer, meeting at Riis Park stretching. The girls received free shoes and clothes. All the hard work of the season showed, to practice a couple days out of the week. The team ran in seven meets, including “The race was very competitive as I was including for the JV team. Regular practices after school lasted up the Steinmetz Fall Frolic. In addition, eight cheering the girls on,” Vivian said. •

16-inch softball team wins city consolation tournament

Cody Torres

For the second year in a row, the Streaks won the Chicago consolation tournament. Erick Lopez win the CPS Consolation Tournament. The wins and losses of the team By Angel DeJesus The Streaks finished ahead of matter less to Coach Roldan than the Northside Prep, Schurz, Ogden, and other lessons they can learn, he said. nspiration and leadership are quali- Urban Prep. The playoff most valuable “Teaching young students to be- ties you may learn by being on the player was Cody Torres. come men and leading them to become ISteinmetz softball team. In addition to Cody, coach Renato dependable citizens on and off the field “Everyone was dedicated and sup- Roldan said he’ll miss the other senior are important,” Coach Roldan said. portive, even through a long, rough starters on the team: Matt Rivera, who Seniors stepped up in a good way season,” senior Matthew Rivera said. played two years in the outfield and at and a lot of underclassmen showed that Despite the horrible win-loss record first base, Josh Mendrano, three years they will make a statement in years to of the regular season, the Streaks ended outfield and infield, Erick Lopez, two come. up finishing on the right track, sweep- years outfield, and Angel DeJesus, three • ing Chicago Academy and going on to years in the outfield and pitching. Angel DeJesus and junior Elias Nieves

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