u How to Navigate Your Way Through High School: Page 6-7 t the appleton north NOCTILUCA Appleton, Wisconsin October 2011 Vol. XVII Issue I Despite risk, drug use lingers By Catie Edmondson To get help If you or someone you In our rapidly changing know is looking for support society, the leisure activities for a substance addiction, students engage in shift from contact Options Treatment novelty to novelty. Yet one Program. They offer indi- constant continues to lurk in vidual, confidential assess- the sphere of teenage interest: ment, drug testing, treat- recreational drug usage. ment at a variety of levels Principal Mr. Huggins said and a support group: that North’s “population is, to (920) 735-9010. some degree, a reflection of society,” but believes that the tation in youth is normal, but level of drug usage at North the problem at North is out of is comparable to that of other hand.” high schools in the Fox Valley. Junior Blake Miller agrees. “We need to do whatever “There’s a problem, honestly. we can to keep North a drug- It impedes a lot of kids’ ability free school environment,” Mr. to learn,” he said. “It penetrates Huggins said. every level of the social circle; Drug sweeps, investiga- there are a lot more people tions, questionings, and tips than you would expect.” He from students, staff, and the Edmonds Abbey by Graphic noted that hard drugs are not as community allow the adminis- lightly.” help. North’s Student Assis- “I know people that come to present at North, “mostly just tration to discipline offenders. According to Assistant tance Program (SAP) provides school high on a regular basis weed,” he said. Drug sweeps are conducted Principal Mr. Mueller, during help to students struggling to and teachers do not do any- Sophomore Sydney Bol- about twice a year, but can the 2010-11 school year, seven deal with drug or alcohol is- thing.” lenbeck said she knew some occur more frequently if the students at North were referred sues. School social worker Mr. Mueller disagrees: “We people who use drugs, but administration feels it is nec- for possible expulsion for pos- Mrs. Strick also encourages don’t turn a blind eye. We try didn’t think the issue is out of essary. The sweeps cover both session of a controlled sub- students struggling with drug to be as proactive as possible. control. She said she thought inside and outside the building, stance, being under the influ- use to talk with her. Every- We (Student Services) do ev- administration does “a good and involve law enforcement ence of a controlled substance, thing discussed is confidential, erything in our power to deter job trying to prevent it.” as well as canine units. the intent to sell, or possession she said. students from bringing drugs Freshman Becca Bailey “If a student is caught in of drug paraphernalia. One North student who on school property.” said she had not “seen anything possession of an illegal sub- Mr. Huggins also stresses admitted to using marijuana, Student views on the issue drug-related” and thought ad- stance, it can lead up to expul- the importance of referring speaking on the condition of of drugs at North are varied. ministration is doing a good sion from school as well as students found under the in- anonymity, said North’s ad- “I know people that use job handling the problem. legal repercussions,” Mr. Hug- fluence or with possession to ministration “chooses to ig- drugs,” said senior Damon The reason drug usage is so gins said. “We do not take it a program where they can get nore the drug issue,” saying Dickenson. “Drug experimen- Continued on page 2 Link Crew adapts to better engage freshmen By Jessica Stohr dents in a team share are “to have the fresh- the same core teach- men put more mean- Team work takes on new ers. This idea was ing into what they’re meaning for this school year’s tested last year with doing while they’re in Link Crew. a group of freshmen high school.” The group, which helps fresh- called “the team.” Link Crew also will men transition successfully into Monthly meetings watch a video and high school, is working closely are another new as- work on team bond- Shweta Wahal with the new freshmen teaming pect to Link Crew’s ing in the gym with program that piloted last year involvement with the Gold team Oct. and plans to build on the num- freshmen. On one 21. The Blue and Sil- Link Crew welcomes freshmen to North during sum- ber of freshmen activities such Wednesday each ver teams will have mer orientation. Photo by Leroy Mrotek. as monthly meetings and team month during Read- the same opportunity bonding sessions. ing Time, Link Crew on Nov. 10. at least somewhat. However, a me get more comfortable,” one “In the past, Link Crew leaders will lead a One main connec- few indicated there is oppor- freshman said. sometimes has lost touch with freshmen class in a tion with students that tunity for improvement. Some Link Crew will also help freshmen throughout the year,” group activity. These Link Crew has not students thought that the tours with other activities, such as says Link Crew Commissioner activities will be based Mrs. Baker changed is the fresh- of the school could have been the “Cocoa and Cram” study Shweta Wahal. However, the on the book Seven Habits of men orientation. This August, more helpful and that some sessions, and tasks such as tu- plan for this freshmen class is Highly Effective Teens by Sean 75 percent of the freshmen class time could have been used toring and helping ninth-grade unique in several ways. Covey. The introductory meet- attended the event. Accord- more constructively. Getting to gym classes belay during the One development is how Link ing took place Sept. 14. The ing to a survey given to some know others in their grade and rock climbing unit. Wahal said Crew helps the newly formed other seven will each focus on freshman Communication Arts the pep rally were definite high- the focus of this year is for freshmen teams. Each fresh- a habit from the book. Accord- classes, 83 percent of these lights, many freshmen reported members of the organization man belongs to either the Blue, ing to Link Crew advisor Mrs. freshmen thought that the ori- on the surveys. “I had a lot of “to be active participants in Silver, or Gold team. All stu- Baker, the goals of these lessons entation assisted their transition fun and [the orientation] helped [freshmen’s] lives.” NEWS Appleton, Wisconsin October 2011 Vol. XVII Issue I Page 2 Highlights of Summer News Debt deal marks contentious summer of national politics

By Christian Bakken complained of a plan with- out tax reform that makes the Perhaps the most impor- wealthy pay more, libertarians tant, though not necessarily and tea partiers claimed that monumental, national political the debt limit should never event of the past summer was have been raised at all, or that the debt-ceiling deal passed the spending cuts should have by Congress at the beginning been greater, and experts who of August. With the Tea Party want a large debt increase with gaining control of Congress on both raised taxes and spending a platform of drastically cutting cuts were disappointed by the government spending and debt, President Obama gives small steps. Libyan rebels demonstrate in Benghazi. Photo by guard- ian.co.uk. it was inevitable that when the a speech describing the Politically aware North U.S. debt limit would be reached deal on July 31. Photo by students echoed these griev- in August the first major debate cntv.cn. ances, with senior Killian Libya’s crisis at center on how to reduce America’s negotiations, though the spe- Kvalvik stating “The debt ceil- trillions in national debt would cifics of the deal lived up to no ing has been raised hundreds of be a contentious one. While one’s hopes. The deal cut ap- times...without any issue. The of international news previous debt deals had passed proximately $1 trillion by ini- conservatives in Congress are with bipartisan support and tiating spending caps for gov- using this to further their own By Marit Bakken kill protesters and defectors little argument, this time the ernment agencies, with another agenda.” Senior Bill Hackett against the regime in Tripoli. Republicans threatened to vote $1.5 trillion in savings slated presented the opposite posi- The uprisings in Libya in The United Nations con- no to any debt increase without to be dealt with by November tion when he said that “It was the spring led to around the demned the crackdown as enormous spending cuts, which by a bipartisan committee, with irresponsible...and it is the fault world in-depth news cover- violating international law. would have led to America’s large cuts to both defense and of Republicans and Democrats age and created a chaotic sit- The United States imposed first ever debt default, causing Medicare if a solution is not that the debt ceiling needed to uation in which many other economic sanctions against major losses in the global stock reached. However, it did not be raised and we need to re- countries, including the U.S., Libya, followed shortly by markets and potentially sending make any changes to the ma- evaluate the role of government intervened. The heroic tale the United Nations Security the struggling economy into an jor causes of the current defi- in the lives of Americans.” of poor-as-dirt rebels over- Council, which also voted to even worse depression. cit, out-of-control entitlement Regardless of political throwing a cruel and tyran- refer Gaddafi and other gov- It was a last-minute com- growth, the convoluted and in- views, however, Americans nical dictator struck a chord ernment officials to the Inter- promise by President Obama, efficient tax code, and the war can only hope this deal begins with many people around national Criminal Court for Speaker John Boehner, and in Afghanistan. to make a major impact on our the world. But, as the rebel- investigation. On February several Congressional lead- Despite this solution, how- debt and is not the harbinger of lion stretched on and on, it 27, the National Transitional ers that solved the debate after ever, plenty of people still had a new era of viciously partisan seemed like many people lost Council was established un- weeks of heated but fruitless reason to complain. Liberals government. interest in the Libyan crisis. der the stewardship of Mus- However, the Libyan rebel- tafa Abdul Jalil, Gaddafi’s lion didn’t stop. Here is what former justice minister, to has been happening overseas. administer the areas of Libya Wisconsin recalls see mixed results After popular move- under rebel control, marking By Christian Bakken Democrats held out hope that however, were mixed, as ments overturned the rulers the first serious effort to- or when they brought on recall only two of the nine targeted of Tunisia and Egypt, Libya ganize the opposition to the On August 9th and 16th, elections for six GOP state senators, Republicans Randy experienced a full-scale re- Gaddafi regime. On June 27 thousands of Wisconsinites senators who voted for the Hopper and Dan Kapanke volt beginning on February the International Criminal went to the polls in plan they would lost their seats, not enough to 17, 2011, against its dictator Court issued an arrest war- the largest recall elec- be able to gain at change control of the Senate. for 42 years, Muammar Gad- rant for Gaddafi, alleging that tion in national history. least three state Democrats have vowed to dafi. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Gaddafi had been personally This was just the latest senate seats and push ahead with an effort to oldest son of Muammar Gad- involved in planning and im- extension of the po- stop or impede recall Walker next year, but dafi, spoke on Libyan televi- plementing “a policy of wide- litical chaos that envel- Walker’s agenda. Republicans claim the recall sion on February 21, of his spread and systematic attacks oped Wisconsin after Republicans also failure shows the public is dis- fears that the country would against civilians and dem- Governor Scott Walker collected enough interested in these measures. fragment and be replaced by onstrators and dissidents.” unveiled his plans to Gov. Walker petitions to force Nonetheless, the passing “15 Islamic fundamentalist Throughout the summer, strip benefits and collec- recalls for three Democratic of this final chapter of this emirates” if the uprising en- much of the fighting was in a tive bargaining rights from senators who had fled the momentous political year will gulfed the entire state. Still, stalemate, but by August 22, public workers. state to block Walker’s bill. hopefully mark a return to nor- as of early March, much of in a surprise turn of events, Though this plan passed, The results of the recalls, malcy in Wisconsin politics. Libya had tipped out of Gad- rebel fighters had entered dafi’s control, as a coalition Tripoli and occupied Martyrs’ of opposition forces, includ- Square, the main square of the From page 1: Despite risks, drugs linger ing soldiers who defected to city. Meanwhile, Gaddafi has the rebels, conquered most asserted that he is still in Lib- hard to quell, according to the to you.” The student would by reputation and appearance. of Eastern Libya, centered ya and will not concede power anonymous North student, is spend $20 a week and smoke The student quit “due to the on the vital port of Beng- to the rebels, despite evidence because it is so obtainable out- marijuana five to eight times social and academic impact,” hazi, while Tripoli and its he has fled to neighboring side of school. “It is extremely over the seven day period, all and as a result of a guilty con- environs remained in dispute. Algeria. The Libyan rebel- easy to get drugs, marijuana outside of school. science. In several public appear- lion has been deadly, with especially,” the student said. The student was never “Using drugs regularly, or at ances, Gaddafi threatened over 30,000 recorded deaths. “If you get in good with a scared of administration find- all for that matter, can ruin an to destroy the protest move- And both sides continue to dealer and he or she doesn’t ing out about their drug us- individual’s life,” the student ment, and his government fight, with many pro-Gaddafi think you’ll snitch, they’ll sell age—the student felt protected said. “It just isn’t worth it.” armed pro-Gaddafi troops to strongholds still remaining. OPINIONS Appleton, Wisconsin October 2011 Vol. XVII Issue I Page 3 Noctiluca Editorial Let your voice be heard American Jobs Act offers solutions to pressing problems

The Noctiluca staff graciously ithout a doubt, we are vided a great deal of online re- a year, will receive around on the other hand, is a com- accepts any letters to the edi- Win difficult times; with- sources relating to the bill, out- $1,580 in payroll tax cuts, put- monly pushed by Democrats, tor which will be published as out a doubt, these difficulties lining individual state benefits. ting more money in the pock- and is included as relief for the space allows. Please limit sub- require solutions. A gridlocked Wisconsin can expect over ets of consumers and keeping millions of Americans without missions to no more than 250 Congress has not yet been able 100,000 small firms to get pay- the economy running. work. This is precisely what words. Anonymous submis- to agree on any solutions to roll tax cuts, over $575 million the country needs right now; sions will not be printed and problems with unemployment, invested in state infrastructure the only way to solve our prob- all writing is subject to editing decreased value of the dol- projects, creating (at the mini- The only way to lems is through compromise, via our policy statement below. solve our problems is All letters to the editor can be lar, increasing debt, drops in mum) 7,500 jobs statewide, and compromise is exactly dropped off in the designated the stock market, and general over $536 billion in order to through compromise, what this bill provides. In his folder on the door of the Pub- recession, and so ideas which prevent and reverse educator and compromise is speech outlining the bill, Presi- lications Lab at the south end wholly bridge the political gap layoffs as well as police and dent Obama felt the immedi- of the LMC, or e-mailed to Mr. are necessary, but are in short firefighter downsizes, as well exactly what this bill ate passage of this bill so im- Ramponi, the staff advisor, at: supply. However, a new bill, as the creation of around 7,400 provides. portant that he told Congress [email protected]. the American Jobs Act, has the such jobs, as well as additional that they should “pass this bill, wi.us. potential to ultimately fix the investments totaling over $1 right away” a total of fourteen most pressing of these prob- billion for the overhaul of local These are not short-term times in his speech. We are Noctiluca Mission lems, and thus has the ability communities via construction patches; these are legitimate not Congress, and we cannot Statement to rejuvenate our vulnerable projects, and the modernizing and long-lasting fixes that can directly pass this bill, but as To publish news, information, economy. of community college facili- revitalize our economy and constituents, we have voices. entertainment and opinion ar- ticles for and about students, The main points of the bill ties and campuses. The current prevent further recession and We can contact our representa- faculty and administration ac- are relatively simple: provide unemployment insurance sys- unemployment. Perhaps the tives and tell them that it’s time tivities, interests and policies. payroll tax cuts for the work- tem is also undergoing reform best feature of this bill, and for the change we were prom- Our goal is to maintain high ing class and small businesses, as part of a process to keep a feature that should not be ised – it’s time for Congress ethical standards and provide and provide jobs through the the long-term unemployed in forgotten by Congress, is that to take action, to quit political a forum for free and respon- modernization and expansion viable conditions to find new every reform in the bill has grandstanding and ignoring the sible expression of student of infrastructure across the jobs, and to keep recently un- been supported by politicians needs of the people, and pass views. The newspaper strives country. This is reminiscent of employed workers from losing in years past – politicians on the American Jobs Act. for a high level of competen- the New Deal legislation under benefits in their first six weeks both sides of the aisle. This is cy and welcomes diversity of President Roosevelt, and lends of unemployment. Under a a bipartisan bill, with parts de- scope, depth and breadth of What do you think? a great deal of credibility to the proposed ‘Pathways Back to signed to appeal and appease coverage in order to heighten Respond to this issue, or mutual understanding and bill; we worked our way out Work Fund’, money will be set both Democrats and Repub- others, by commenting on the awareness through our entire of the Great Depression with aside for Wisconsin to provide licans. For example, tax cuts Noctiluca’s Facebook page, school community. widespread job creation in jobs to 2,000 adults and 7,100 are a traditionally Republican or by writing a letter to the construction and infrastructure, youths. Additionally, only add- policy, and are included for editor. Contact information is Noctiluca why not do the same in the so- ing to the already substantial their benefit of relieving stress on the left of this page. Policy Statement called Great Recession? list, the average Wisconsin on working-class families. Published nine times per year, The White House has pro- household, earning $51,000 Support for the unemployed, the student newspaper of Ap- pleton North High School is a forum in which its student Editorial Staff editorial board makes deci- Cheers and Jeers Laurel McKenzie...... Editor-In-Chief sions regarding its contents. By Laurel McKenzie Abbey Edmonds...... Editor-In-Chief Unsigned editorials ex- Christian Bakken...... 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Dirty contact lenses – for be- are subject to laws governing ing unreasonably uncomfort- obscenity, libel, privacy, and Contributors disruption of the school pro- In-a-cup macaroni and cheese able and annoying. cess, as are all contents of the – for making lives of the busy Marit Bakken Sara Duesterhoeft paper. and the harried a little easier Winter – for not actually be- Nate Long Jack Pairin Opinions in letters are and a lot cheesier. ing here, but looming omi- Rafe Allen Brooke Resch not necessarily those of the nously on the edge of fall and Isabella Lucas Andy Barta staff, nor should any opinion Link Crew – for making a bringing the temperature to Jessica Stohr Max Edwards expressed in a public forum new effort to help assimilate around 40 degrees in early be construed as the opinion or freshmen to the high school September. Trent Tetzlaff Maya Murzello policy of the Appleton North environment. High School administration, Colds – for being incurable unless so attributed. Pilot G-2 (07) pens – for be- and while not exceptionally The Noctiluca reserves The Noctiluca is also available in an the right to publish content in ing the inkiest, blackiest pens fatal, still remarkably annoy- both print and online format. around. My hat off to you and ing. Curse you, nasopharyn- online format. your wonderful usefulness. gitis! Contact Information Visit us at www.aasd.k12.wi.us/north. Appleton North High School New editors – for doing really The Common Application – Or find us on Facebook. 5000 N. Ballard Road well jumping into the whole for deleting the hard work of Appleton, WI 54913 “thang” of Noctiluca. Keep up stressed-out students as they Search for the Noctiluca. Phone: (920) 832-4300 the good work! try to ensure their futures. OPINIONS Appleton, Wisconsin October 2011 Volume XVII Issue I Page 4 Public displays of affection unwelcome at North

By Nate Long stop, please don’t claim that I don’t understand you or your Whatever happened to relationship. I have no prob- just holding hands and talk- lem with you doing it private- ing to each other in the hall- ly, but if you are blocking my way? locker, we are going to have Now I would like to make a talk. one thing crystal clear before I continue. I didn’t write this In a learning article to attack your relation- ship or your significant other. environment, public I have no problem with teen- displays of affection age relationships, nor am I at- are an unwelcome tempting to stereotype those distraction that has in them. Furthermore I have no issues with hand hold- become increasingly ing or hugging, but that’s not commonplace. what I’m referring to, and I see no reason why anyone should go past those boundar- In a learning environment, ies at school. public displays of affection There is a rule listed in are an unwelcome distraction your student handbook’s “be- that has become increasingly havioral expectations” section commonplace. I am glad you that outlines rather explicitly have found that special some- “displays of romantic affec- one who you want to be with, tion in public are not appro- and whatever you do on your priate.” That rule is not there own time is fine, but the mo- to control your relationship, Students are often seen holding hands at North, which is included under the ment you begin doing it in a its there to ensure that every “displays of romantic affection” rule in the student handbook. Photo by Nate Correia. public place you cannot ex- student feels comfortable in pect it to be treated like a pri- the classroom, commons, or straight or gay, single or in a stant close encounters of the the hallway. Just because you vate matter. hallways. School is meant to relationship; they should not romantic kind. are dating someone does not There are others trying to be a place to learn, practice feel uncomfortable, ever, at You’re in love? Fantas- mean that society is going take advantage of what high music, play a sport, study for school. Students should be tic! But that does not mean to give you new automatic school has to offer, and you tests, talk with friends, read free to pursue any of these you have special privileges rights. Sorry if I have to be are violating their right to a a book, or eat. It does not activities, or any other activi- to kiss before each class, or the one to break it to you. school free of discomfort and matter whether the student is ties they desire without con- spend passing time clogging If I politely ask you to distraction. Discussion and learning key to a healthy mind By Rafe Allen today. In their communities, and for establishing your own it would make sense to have ideals. Though the workings If we went back to the the assumption that there was of many global and national year 1600, picked a person more opportunity to have real issues are far too complex to at random from say Western significance within a proto so- master fully, having a picture Europe or the steppes of Rus- ciety than in today’s immense of what they are and at least sia, or Africa perhaps, and global civilization. Unfortu- an amateurish knowledge questioned them on how far nately the mindset of many of how they work and inter- they have ever ventured from people especially teenagers act with other systems is ex- home the answer would like- today is that, “It’s my life tremely important to forming ly (after conversion) be less and my choices. I don’t care an opinion on these things. than 50 miles. what goes on in the rest of Far too often I hear someone The changes that have the world because it doesn’t talk about one of these mas- taken place in the world since affect me.” Or “It’s too diffi- sive topics with a little bit of that time are obviously mind cult and I’ll never understand information then draw an un- boggling, reaching to every so why even try.” Individuals informed conclusion. extent of modern society. that see life this way seem to Be curious, be engaging, Of course, in the year 1000, be the ruler of their own king- Discussion keeps the mind healthy and active, and and think. We have an enor- there was no Internet or cars dom, their life. I find this sad. is necessary for communication. Graphic from google.com. mous capacity for knowledge or roads that would have been In a nation such as ours, in a and discovery that we did capable of carrying our vehi- time such as ours, with such to discuss is what goes on in exercise the body and brain not have before — take ad- cles. People were scraping out opportunity to enrich our- their kingdom. This means waste away. Discussions of vantage of this. You will find an existence with every ounce selves mentally and actively, gossip, personal troubles philosophy, politics, science, that you understand more, of productive time to simply there are still those — who and maybe little bits of other news, arts and culture are that you enjoy conversation stay alive and better their own happen to be the majority — things here and there. Though vital to daily engagement to more and that you will have lives. Yet these people that who simply do not care. An these topics are a normal part keep the brain working and to more to talk about. You will were living in what today we enlightening conversation is of everyday conversation and enrich the individual. find that although it is a big would call third world condi- close to impossible with many often necessary, only talking Conversing on these top- world, knowledge is power, tions had the same humanity people because the only thing about these things would be ics is also pertinent to hav- and there is a lot of knowl- and tendencies that we have they have knowledge enough akin to a life idle. Without ing a well-defined worldview edge to discover. FEATURES Appleton, Wisconsin October 2011 Vol. XVII Issue I Page 5 Cellular Gadgets: Android vs. iPhone

By Arpita Wahal disadvantage. Android phones much faster rate. music, TV, games, and mov- sion. Two of the greatest tech- have customizable widgets In many other areas, how- ies. nological corporations in the The Motorola Android and useful for uploading music and ever, the Android falls short When it comes to purchas- world continue to compete as Apple iPhone are two innova- social networking. Users with of its competitor. With access ing a smart phone, it mostly they push to produce some of tive gadgets that have made Facebook and Twitter widgets to the iTunes music store, the comes down to personal pref- the most technologically ad- simple tasks such as making a have social updates fed at a iPhone dominates in streaming erence to influence one’s deci- vanced smart phones yet. reservation or booking a flight possible within a matter of seconds. These are two of the hottest cell phones on the mar- ket which are pushing the stan- dards of ordinary cell phones as innovators work to create a whole new generation of cel- lular devices. Both phones are similar in many ways, but have several differences one may want to factor in while choos- ing a smart phone. Applica- tions are a crucial element in all smart phones. “The Android has a lot of apps but is kind of slow,” said Nycole Fassbender, sopho- more at North. The Android is far more customizable with 70,000 applications- over half of which are free, including many designed by Google it- self. The iPhone, however, takes the lead, with an out- standing selection of over 230,000 apps, but only of which a quarter are free. When it comes to social net- working, iPhone users are at a

Global warming dispute continues: Man-made disaster or man-made myth? By Arpita Wahal climatologists noticed a slight droughts, thunderstorms and which resulted in the forma- Some political figures are increase in temperature. erosion in coastal regions. tion of clouds, counteracted taking a stand in the debate. Politicians continue to During the 1950s, they A month ago, European nu- the heating effect of the sun’s Texas’ Governor Rick Perry question whether global had enough evidence to sup- clear research institute CERN rays, in turn, cooling the earth states that billions of dollars warming is a topic of concern port the claim that deforesta- implemented the CLOUD ex- down. are being wasted by scientists or a scientific misconception. tion and the emission of fos- periment which helped them However, over the past who support a false theory. It’s no question that humans sil fuels had caused a global reach the consensus that the few decades, there has been Many others disagree. play a large role in impacting phenomenon they would later sun was the driving factor evidence suggesting Earth As different political fig- Earth’s climate. refer to as global warming. which was responsible for the has been lacking cosmic en- ures express their views on It all began around the According to climatolo- extra warming on Earth. ergy. This has been allowing the topic, scientists continue time of the Industrial Revolu- gists, many effects of glob- In the experiment, they the sun’s rays to escape into their hunt for the scientific tion in the mid 1800s, when al warming could include discovered that cosmic rays, Earth’s surface. truth.

Sudoku Horoscopes: Libra Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Gemini (May 21- June 20) Go apple picking and bake Don’t be too absentminded. some apple pies for your Try to stay on top of things. teammates. Cancer (June 21-July 21) Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 20) Wear bright colors to school Your summer reading book is sometime this week. It will calling to you; finish it. lift your mood. By Maya Murzello Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 19) Leo (July 22-Aug. 21) Join a Zumba class. You will Attend the football games Aries (March 21-April 20) meet someone special. Try to be more environmen- and cheer for Lightning. tally friendly. Unplug your Virgo (Aug. 22-Sept. 21) Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) cell charger immediately after Take time to appreciate fall Sit with someone new for you’re done using it. colors before they are gone. lunch and you will have a new friend. Taurus (April 21-May 20) Libra (Sept. 22-Oct. 22) Go for a hayride and pick Get some friends together Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) pumpkins at the pumpkin and enjoy the weather out- Step out of your comfort zone patch. side before it starts getting and order a new cuisine next cold. time you go out to eat. CENTERSPREAD Appleton, Wisconsin October 2011 Vol. XVII Issue I Page 6 Moving On Up Each year in high school has its own unique events and is an experience all in itself. The Noctiluca wants you to be prepared for what each grade level has to offer. Here Noctiluca writers who have experienced the grade level give their perspectives on moving through high school. 10 Sliding Into Second

By Sarah “cheese”, and hope Dalgleish you don’t look like a dork on your By sophomore driver’s license. year all the jitters Once you be- Joining the Big Leagues9 of freshmen year gin wielding four are gone and the thousand pounds By Isabella Lucas time management newness of the of metal there are and determination school has worn off. The new responsibilities that Hey there all the homework you new novelty becomes ev- come with it. Go to the you freshmen! Do receive is nothing eryone’s “sweet” sixteen main office and fill out a you have questions but an opportunity and all the turning of age form for a parking sticker. about what this to reinforce what entails. The biggest change All you need is your name, year has in store for you have already that people will look for- license plate number, car you? Whether it’s learned. ward to is getting their make, and car color. And school work, extra-curric- Along with the amount of drivers license. There are please, please don’t be that ular activities, or even just homework, another worri- many companies that of- kid who rear ends people the normal day to day high some subject is grade point fer driving education in in the parking lot, because school experience, this ar- average (GPA). It may not the area, Cornerstone, Tri- they have snow covering ticle is here to answer some be a daily thought such as County, and Driver’s Edu- their whole back window. of the most common ques- what to wear or eat, but al- cation of the Fox Cities are Keep a scraper in your car tions always wondered by ways have in the back of a few of many options that once winter hits, because freshmen students. your mind your academic cater to the region. unfortunately it will get put With all of the events standing. The grades earned After being taught in to a lot of use. and opportunities through- during freshmen year do the driving class that green Another rite of passage as out the year, it can be dif- affect your overall GPA, mean go and red means a sixteen year old is getting ficult to decide what to so listen to the advice of stop it’s time to get behind a job. Some unlucky folks take part in. There is a to- family and teachers when the wheel. A word to the will need to start paying for tal of 13 sports along with they continually stress this wise, practice with a par- car amenities; others will 35+ activities and clubs to point. ent before getting in the find the urgency to begin join, which means there is Although high school car with the instructor; it saving for college. Whether something for everyone, can be intimidating, there’s is a lot less embarrassing you fall into either of those including freshmen. It is always something to look to have your family yell categories or not, getting a highly recommended to forward to; from homecom- “break” as you take a turn job is a great step in assert- try something new but not ing to playoffs, Improvedy at full speed than it is for ing more independence. to overload yourself with to musicals, school events the driving instructor to Unless you’re content extra-curricular activities are highly anticipated. yell in a car full of strang- with working minimum when academic work re- Some minor changes ers. As you approach your wage, getting a job reju- mains the priority. It is al- from middle school to high sixth behind-the-wheel go venates the drive to go to ways a surprise to meet the school are in the bell sched- to the Outagamie County college and find a suiting type of people who have the ule. On Wednesdays make DMV website to schedule career. Sophomore year is same interests as you and sure to have a book to enjoy a driving test. Schedule the time to further explora- who knows, you just might for 33 minutes during read- the driving test as soon as tion of future career paths. meet your new best friends! ing time. Also, on Thursday possible because dates fill Students will be assigned In addition, take advantage attend homeroom after 2nd up fast. On the day of the times to meet with their of all Link Crew activities hour to receive important driving test don’t freak counselors and discuss the to get involved in Appleton documents and be sure to out, nerves are the enemy. future as well as make sure North even more. check in before heading to No one wants to get behind they are on the right track A lot of freshmen worry other club meetings. the wheel with someone for graduation. Graduation about how much homework Remember to always who is shaky and twitchy. really does sneak up on they will have to do, but also have fun and make the best Buckle up, Signal your in- you, so balance preparing how difficult it will be. Truth of each opportunity, and put tentions, keep to the speed for the future with enjoying be told you may get more your best foot forward… limit, correctly park up the moment and watch as homework than you would when rushing to your next and down hills, smile, say time flies. prefer some days, but with class. Graphic by Jack Pairin CENTERSPREAD Appleton, Wisconsin October 2011 Vol. XVII Issue I Page 7

12 Man on Third11 The Homestretch

By Sara practical and help- By Brooke Resch And teenagers Duesterhoeft ful class when it Appleton North 2011 who plan on en- comes to career and Graduate tering the work- Junior year, what college choices. force after college a doozy! As juniors Once you have Reaching the have a lot to take at Appleton North some colleges twelfth grade and advantage of, as High School, you picked out, plan getting to kick back well. At this age, may feel confident times to go and tour and enjoy senior year there are plenty that you know the ropes; those different colleges. is the end-game for many of job-shadow and volun- however, it may help to College touring allows you students. While it is natural teer opportunities to help know what to anticipate ju- to experience and get the to look forward to this final improve a resume. nior year at North. As rumor feel of the campus, talk to stage of high school, it is While it might be in a has it, junior year is one for important college officials, also important to understand senior’s best-interest to stay lots of hard work and very and get answers to any that just being a senior is not focused and driven during often, a very weighty class questions you may have. entering the promised land; this school year, no one is load. Well, the rumors are It is difficult to know what walking across the stage at expecting that all twelfth- true; but not to worry, with a college will truly be like graduation is. graders surrender their so- proper time-management without visiting and experi- So grab some face-paint, cial lives upon reading this and a few acquired tech- encing the environment of a Burger King crown, and article. In fact, enjoying the niques for stress manage- the campus firsthand. hold onto that senior-slack- final days at Appleton North ment it will all be under Be sure to sign up for er-schedule for dear life, be- is good for everyone. control. To help with time- ACT and SAT tests as soon cause this is what to expect So expect senior year to management and organiza- as possible so there are plen- out of the final year of high be a lot like all the others… tion, utilize off hours and ty of opportunities to retake school. only better! Expect to win the student planners to keep it if desired. Also consider Yes, being a senior is all spirit competitions. En- assignments straight. taking an ACT or SAT prep fun. No, it is not an excuse joy being the example for With all the hard work that class, as they teach you vital to waste nine months of life. the other grades. Plan on will be put into studying, it test taking strategies. Senioritis plagues the hall- taking a lot of pictures, and is nice to have a break in the Just like the ACT and ways as soon as the first as- taking pride in yourself for day. Second semester offers SAT, extracurricular are an signment is given out in Sep- coming this far. the opportunity of leaving important part of a college tember, and it is an all-out Good luck, class of campus for lunch, affording application. If you have not epidemic by the time college 2012. This year may be a a great opportunity to re- been involved in extracur- acceptance letters start roll- lot of work, but it’ll be more lax and break up a long day ricular and volunteer ac- ing in. Many students feel as laughter and tears than any of studying. Also, if your tivities, it is not too late to though junior year was “the of other time of your life. grades are maintained, you start. important year”—and it is a This is senior year; what are awarded junior privi- Alright, enough with the very critical time—but se- more could you expect? lege, where you are no lon- tough stuff, as juniors there nior year also is important. ger assigned to a study hall is still fun to look forward Keeping good study habits Brooke Resch is a fresh- room but still cannot leave to. As sixteen going on sev- helps keep young-adults man at UW Madison. She is campus. enteen year olds, that seven- studious for college. Chal- a 2011 graduate of Appleton Since juniors are now teenth birthday is special for lenging class-schedules can North and was the previous upper-classmen, it is in your one reason, R-rated movies. help in receiving AP credits Centerspread Editor of the best interest to begin think- Now is the time to see great or keep minds sharp for col- Noctiluca. ing about plans for after movies like “The Hang- lege placement tests. high school. If college is in over” and “Bridesmaids” future, begin researching without being accompanied schools and finding a col- by Ma and Pa, but don’t for- lege that could be the right get that ID. Senioritis plagues the hallways fit. The website Wisc Ca- There will definitely be reers is a great resource for a lot on your plate this year as soon as the first assignment finding college and career but remember to enjoy high is given out in September, and information. You will get school and have fun. If you it is an all-out epidemic by the an opportunity to browse are able to stay focused and time college acceptance letters Wisc Careers in the manda- do the necessary hard work start rolling in. tory class, Personal Finance that comes with junior year, Management (PFM). Junior you will be rewarded with year is the first opportunity a bright future and an en- to take PFM which is a very joyable high school experi- ence. MEET OUR EDITORS Appleton, Wisconsin October 2011 Vol. XVII Issue I Page 8 A way to contact and connect with our editorial staff Editor-in-Chief Jeers and her exuberant cov- Editor-in-Chief her realistic approach to the Opinions Editor erage of the events concerning latest trends and topics. She the theatre department. Now is also proficient in the graph- she writes whatever is neces- ic design and works hard to sary to produce the paper. give the paper the most pro- In her opinion, the Noctiluca is a fessional look possible. wonderful way to get involved at Abbey is always eager to North. Writers, artists, and pho- have more people express tographers need not contribute their talents through the Noc- every issue, but are invited to tiluca. Her experience in cul- Laurel McKenzie, senior try out new ideas, sections, ture ensures that she always has an eye out for someone editor-in-chief, has been in- and subjects. A new schedule Abbey Edmonds, junior interested in reviewing a book, volved in Noctiluca since she this year has been instigated to editor-in-chief, has been in movie, or band, or discussing was a sophomore. She joined give more time to fully develop the Noctiluca since last year, Austin Herrling is a senior, his or her interests in fashion the editorial staff last year as content, and Laurel hopes this when she edited the culture and is the opinions editor for or food. She has also been the opinions editor, and is work- will led to even more the qual- section. She is cooperat- the Noctiluca. He began work- hoping to begin an advice col- ing hard now with her co-editor- ity work published. To contact ing with Laurel and the other ing with the paper his junior umn. You can talk with Abbey in-chief Abbey to organize the Laurel with questions or com- editors in order to write and year as a writer and contribu- on Facebook under her given paper. In the past she has been ments, you can find her on Fa- publish an issue each month. tor, and applied for the position name. known for her pithy Cheers and cebook under her given name. Abbey has dabbled in several of opinions editor after attend- sections, and is well known for ing a newspaper conference at UW-Oshkosh, a trip that greatly influenced his decision News Editor student population’s attitude News Editor Centerspread Editor to become more involved. towards plagiarism. She wrote Any and all opinions on a couple of Opinions articles, nearly all subjects will be con- which are a great outlet for sidered for publication. Despite news writers to release their the trends towards more politi- personal thoughts. cal issues in recent years, the As the Co-News Editor, opinions pages are open for she assigns articles that per- student opinions on topics of tain directly to North as well their decision. Additionally, un- as Appleton—local news. She signed editorials are published is looking for excellent writ- periodically by the editorial As a freshman, Catie Ed- ers who are interested in writ- board, and the topic of these mondson wrote primarily news ing about issues that matter editorials is also influenced by stories. Covering the process to North’s population. If you student response. If you have of an attempted book ban aren’t interested in writing an Christian Bakken, co-news Sarah Dagleish, senior, an opinion on something you piqued her interest for investi- article, even suggesting article editor, is a senior. He has writ- has been a writer at the Noc- haven’t seen in the paper, or gative journalism. In covering ideas would be appreciated. ten news articles for Noctiluca tiluca since junior year. Having you disagree with something that story, she was able to at- She religiously checks Face- for the past two years, stepping always possessed a passion that has been published, feel tend the meetings, interview book, so if you wish to contact up to be an editor this year, for writing she felt compelled free to contact Austin on Fa- the key figures in the story, her, just shoot her a message. and has always had an inter- to try out the multiple facets cebook with letters or sugges- and scooped the local news- She looks forward to meeting est in current events, politics, of it, including journalism. This tions. papers. An article she also en- some new contributors! geography, and writing. Thus, year she is stepping into the joyed working on depicted the it is natural for him to focus on role of centerspread editor. major state, national, and in- As a new editor she is Photo Editor Sports Editor ternational news and how they looking to establish a group of Features Editor can relate to North students as go-to writers. Centerspread is well as people directly affected a great section for people who by the event. need to be given a concept to Anyone with interests in write about, but still want the factual writing and events the freedom to find the new angle world over would be a perfect for the story. If interested in fit to write for his section of the trying your hand at writing feel paper: Please contact him via free to contact her on Face- Facebook or another editor book. with any ideas you feel pas- sionate about.

Arpita Wahal is a sopho- As a sophomore, Andrew Culture Editor proach him with an idea they more and the Feature’s editor Nate Correia, junior, start- Vanden Boogaard began his have, or topic the wish to write for this year. This is her second ed writing for the Noctiluca his journalism career writing vari- about. He would strongly en- year involved with the Noctilu- freshman year and continued ous stories encompassing courage giving culture a shot, ca. She usually contributes to contributing through his soph- topics relating to sports. From as he wouldn’t have even con- all areas of the Noctiluca but omore year. He has become that point on, he became a fre- sidered writing for the opinions writes most frequently for the the newspaper’s photography quent sports contributor to the page if his editor hadn’t per- features and center spread. editor for this year. Noctiluca throughout the re- suaded him to give it a try. He She also enjoys playing tennis The Noctiluca is always mainder of his sophomore and is looking to expand the culture and the piano. looking for photos, so if you junior years. section’s dimensions to better If you need to contact her, have any North event photos What he primarily looks for fit a more eclectic selection the add her on Facebook. You can which you would like to be con- in his sports section are writ- likes of movie reviews, fashion also contact her via email at sidered for the paper, please ers who enjoy staying updated trends, art projects pertaining [email protected]. She Sean Lyons is a senior and feel free to send them to him. on information pertaining to to the Fox Valley, concert and is looking for writers who can is this year’s editor for the Noc- Examples of these types of sports issues, whether they or album reviews, band show- contribute things like horo- tiluca’s culture section. He has photos include, but are not lim- be at a district, state-wide or casing, the works. He is willing scopes, gadgets, and comics. been writing frequently for the ited to, sports games or the- national level. Also, he is con- to give just about any idea an The features section is also Noctiluca since moving from atre productions, that happen stantly open to suggestions ear and an honest opinion. He used to discuss holidays and East as a sophomore, and at or involve Appleton North. from other students on how to aims to give “culture” a wider celebrations. The possibilities worked for East’s newspaper, To submit these photos please approach a certain topic in a definition when it comes to are endless, so just let her the Courier, before his trans- submit them to him over Face- more effective manner. Finally, our newspaper. So please, no know if you have any ideas. fer. Having been a contributor book (search Nate Correia) or you can contact him through hesitations. Remember, “First Come join the Noctiluca if you once, he would strongly en- email them to him at correia. Facebook under his given thought, best thought.” You like to write and voice your courage anyone to at least ap- [email protected]. name. can talk to him on Facebook. opinion. SPORTS Appleton, Wisconsin October 2011 Vol. XVII Issue I Page 9 Off and running with North’s Cross Country team

By Max Edwards Support the Cross Country Team! The Appleton North Cross Country team is “up and run- Oct. 13 at 3:30 p.m. ning” for their 2011 season, Countryside Golf Course and participation is at a record high. This fall, more than 60 in Kaukauna young men and women, in- cluding returning athletes October 13. All runners will as well as some new to the be aiming to hit their season- sport, are under the direction best times for this race which of head coach Annette Jadin is on a fast, flat course. along with Coach Doug Da- On Friday, October 21, vis and Coach Stephanie Van the sectional meet will be at- Lanen. tended by all Varsity runners. Placing in the top two teams “New runners are at the meet will guarantee a adjusting well with trip to the WIAA State Meet the great leadership of on Saturday, October 29. Last year, both the varsity boys upperclassmen.” and varsity girls took third -Coach Jadin Jenny Jones and Kendra Jensen pace Girls Varsity runners. Photo by Max Edwards. narrowly missing the op- portunity to represent their The Varsity team for both drickson, Calvin VanRyzin, in the season include: Jenny and girls teams have several school by running at the state boys and girls has a nice mix Austin Herrling, Nick Lu- Jones, Mary Kate Ontaneda, young runners new to the high level against some of the best of veteran high school as well edtke, Max Edwards, Russell Elizabeth Braatz, Whitney school distance,” she said. competition. as up-and-coming young run- Doupe, Jordan Knapp, Gun- Shapiro, Gabrielle Kiefer, “New runners are adjusting Coach Jadin adds, “Both ners. There has been quite a ner Goeden, Tanner Daines, Katie Flood, Kendra Jensen, well with the great leadership [boys and girls] teams are bit of shuffling between ath- Conor Tarnowski, and Justice Maggie Burneske, and Kait- of the upperclassmen.” working hard in order to be letes on the Varsity and Junior Jentz. As for the girls Varsity lin Squier. The Seymour Invite on running their best come the Varsity levels of competition team, not as many changes Coach Jadin is enthused October 6 is the last cross middle to end of October for especially at the start of the have been implemented in about the potential of this country meet prior to the the conference and sectional season. Boys who have ran the line-up between meets. group. “The Lightning Cross FVA conference meet which meets with hopes of qualify- at the Varsity level this sea- Girls who have raced at the Country season is well un- will take place at Countryside ing for the state meet on Oc- son include: Matthew Hen- Varsity level at some point der way and both the boys Golf Course in Kaukauna on tober 29.” One-on-one interview with North’s new Athletic Director other educational ap- A: Both Mr. Engen and Mr. since this is my first year pointments have you held Pynenberg have some very and the school year has just around the area? important and impressive begun, I’m really looking A: Well I started out work- things going here right now, forward to working with the ing in special education, but but as for my first year here, students and kids here at afterwards I transitioned to I really just want to listen, North. teaching Health and Physi- learn and get a feel for what Q: How do you feel about cal Education at J.R. Gerritts the school and what the stu- the latest WIAA move to Middle School in Kimberly. dents here need. Obviously, create and begin the Valley After that I spent 3 years as North has a particularly solid Football Conference? an assistant principal at Sun- athletics program and they A: It was definitely a con- rise Elementary in Kimberly have a number of terrific troversial decision to create and then progressed to acting things going for them. So I this conference and although as an assistant principal for don’t feel as though I need to neither I nor anyone else another 3 years at Maple- turn everything upside down at North has any jurisdic- wood Middle School in and make any huge changes. tion over the recent change, Menasha. My last three years we still look at it being an Mr. Herrling, the new activities director, is excited to were as Principal at Gegan “I’ve always been uncertain and precarious be working with North students. Photo by Nate Correia Elementary School. decision primarily because Q: Along with teaching at a interested and in- of kids’ safety. For example, By Andrew Vanden number of schools through- volved with athletics having fans and students Boogaard Q: What inspired you to out the Fox Cities, have you throughout the area, driving back at a late hour in take this Athletic Director held any specific positions and the thought of be- bad weather can certainly be Appleton North’s re- position at North? as a coach for any sports? a frightening thought and we, cently-introduced Athletic A: I’ve always been inter- A: I coached both track and ing an Athletic Direc- overall, just want our fans, Director Kevin Herrling is ested and involved with volleyball for a time, but for tor has been a career students and kids to be safe. set to take over the Lightning athletics throughout the area, the most part I focused on goal since I was in Q: Lastly, what differences, athletic program. While fill- and the thought of being an coaching basketball. At one college.” if any, will there be between ing an administration posi- Athletic Director has been point I was being the Assis- you and our former Athlet- tion in an unfamiliar school a career goal since I was tant Varsity Coach for Girls -Mr. Herrling ic Director Mr. Pynenberg? for the first time may be in college. Plus, Appleton Basketball at Kimberly High A: Both of us care greatly overwhelming, Mr. Herrling North is a great school with School. Q: What part of this job about kids and athletics has is excited to begin working, a known high profile in many Q: What new, unique are you most looking for- always been a passion for the learning and experiencing areas of athletics. ideas do you plan to imple- ward to? both of us as well. Altogeth- what Lightning athletics are Q: Besides accepting this ment or bring to Appleton A: What I’ve always enjoyed er, I feel that we differ very position at North, what all about. North? is working with kids, and little. SPORTS Appleton, Wisconsin October 2011 Vol. XVII Issue I Page 10 Despite slow start, boys soccer looks toward a state run By Trent Tetzlaff

The boy’s soccer season is under way at Appleton North High School. The season has come with some very high ex- pectations after a strong finish at state last year. “Since the team took second at state last year, we started off the sea- son a little cocky but as long as the guys shake off the slow start and work even harder, we should have no problems put- ting the ball in the net,” said Junior forward Gunnar Spring- er, on the team’s early season scoring problems. The team started out the season with a 10-5-1 record, with losses to Kimberly, Green Bay Preble, Muskego and a tie with Ste- vens Point. Boys varsity soccer takes a quick break before rejoining the action taking place against Oshkosh North. Photo by Nate Correia.

“The conference a new one. A total of eight se- “The conference is very tough, made us even closer, and given for what’s coming up next on is very tough but wide niors were lost from last year’s but wide open this year,” said us more chemistry to be just the schedule.” With a team at open this year.” state team. According to Senior Senior defender Adam Herms- as good, if not better, than last full strength for the remainder forward Sam Fischer, “this en about the team’s outlook, “so year’s team.” said Senior for- of their schedule look for the -Adam Hermsen team has more than enough tal- despite our ups and downs to ward Chris Whalen about turn- Lightning to bear down and try ent to go all the way. However, start this year, we still have an ing the season around. to make a repeat run all the way “Our team is very close,” we need to take the season one opportunity to win the confer- With such a tremendous to Uihlein Soccer Park in Mil- explains Ryan Carey, a Senior game at a time and keep work- ence and return to state again.” run last year the season can re- waukee. With Appleton North midfielder, “The good chemis- ing hard.” With the returning talent for ally be hard to forget. But ac- and Neenah both ranked highly try built at activities like team With many difficult games North this year, no one thought cording to Senior Ryan Carey, in the FVA Conference, expect dinners helps us on the field remaining on the schedule, the the Lightning would have any “Despite our high expectations nothing less than a dog-fight when working together.” Nev- Lightning won’t find a return sort of struggles. “The slow start from last year, we need to for- between these two teams to de- ertheless, the squad this year is trip to state such an easy ride. with our new team this year has get about that and work hard cide a conference champion. Quick hits: Athletes’ and teams’ outstanding performances

By Andrew Vanden Girls Swimming Boogaard & Diving:

ANHS Football: Sophomore swimmer’s Andrea Senior Quarterback Nate Bryson and Meghan Otto was 11-of-22 with an Wilson won two explosive total of 183 passing events apiece in a yards and 3 touchdowns in a Lightning Dual Meet Valley Football Conference on September 13 Meghan Wilson divisional game against D.C. with cross-town rival Everest on September 2. Appleton East. Aaron Rodgers is swarmed by team- Otto’s 3 touchdown Bryson was victo- mates. Photo courtesy of Google Images. passes included two passes rious in the 500 Free- Green Bay Packers Football: to Alex Hayes of 50 and 21 Nate Otto scrambles out of style as well as in the yards, while Clark Eagan also the pocket while looking for 100 Butterfly, while Aaron Rodgers & Co. began the defend- hauled in a 22 yard pass to a receiver downfield. Photo Wilson triumphed in ing of the Packers February Superbowl victory help execute a 28-21 win. by Mike Panzer. the 200 Freestyle and with a regular-season 42-34 triumph over the 100 Breaststroke. Andrea Bryson New Orleans Saints on Thursday, September 8.

Boys Soccer:

Senior Milwaukee Brewers: Forward Chris Thanks to the efforts of Whalen star outfielder Ryan Braun, and Senior slugging first baseman Prince Midfielder Fielder and notorious center Ryan Carey fielder Nyjer Morgan (formal- combined Chris Whalen ly known as “Tony Plush”), for 5 goals the Brewers are on the verge and 4 assists in a 6-2 non-con- of clinching the NL Central ference soccer victory against division for the first time Whitefish Bay on September since 1982. 9. Ryan Carey prepares to send the ball towards the Nyjer Morgan celebrating a victory. Photo courtesy of net. Photo courtesy of The Post-Crescent. Google Images. CULTURE Appleton, Wisconsin October 2011 Vol. XVII Issue I Page 11

What’s Nevermind turns twenty ermind,” Nirvana would be on your How one yanked from the underground tour circuits they had previ- playlist? ously been accustomed to suf- album fering through, and placed on the pedestal of international saved rock acclaim. However, this atten- tion also caused the band’s singer/guitarist and principal & roll, and song writer, Kurt Cobain to be uncomfortably nudged into destroyed the limelight, setting in mo- tion unforeseen difficulties Freshman Class: Stuart Bultman that would trouble Cobain, its band and with that, start a chain of “Lies of the Beautiful events that would bring the People” By Sean Lyons unexpected demise of what – Sixx: A.M. could quite possibly be con- “Jesus of Suburbia” sidered the most important – Green Day It could be agreed upon band of Ninety’s Rock. The From Left: David Grohl, Kurt Cobain, and “I Will Survive” that Nirvana wasn’t cultur- rest, unfortunately, is history. – Cake ally relevant before the sum- Cobain’s death less than Krist Novoselic. Photo by Google Images. mer of 1991. The band, which three years later curtailed the the course of popular music giants. The game of rock and “Slipping Away” – Sum 41 had seen the usual traumas of band’s career, thus leaving almost over night. It flipped roll once again belonged to the the road since its formation both the other band members the previous music scene, one common man, manisfested in “I Need a Doctor” in 1987, had been participat- in limbo, and a Nirvana-sized of Hair Metal and other 80s the form of punk rock bands – Dr. Dre ing in grueling hit and miss hole in the newly developed pomp, on its head, and put the that played fast, loud, and with tours sponsored by their in- “Alternative” music scene, a long-standing 80s rockers out honest intensity. dependent record label, and scene which Nirvana had al- of the job in the same fashion Years later, just as winter had only maintained a cult most single-handedly spawned that the rise of punk rock in the gives to spring, Nevermind status along America’s West with their 1991 release. The late 70s had on the era’s rock brought life into the increas- Coast and throughout parts of reason why this album has giants such as Pink Floyd, ingly stale wasteland that Europe. It’s a strange thing to survived the test of time from Led Zeppelin, and Boston. No popular music was becom- consider when the following its original release on Sep- longer was there a need for ing. Nirvana, hailing from September, with the release tember 24, 1991, and remains difficult compositions and no rural Aberdeen, Washington Photo by GraceWinter Sophomore Class: of their second (and definitely a masterpiece, is because of longer did there exist a God- had proved that once again, Shai Henning most acclaimed) album, “Nev- its significance in changing like worship of the 70s rock Continued on page 12 “Oh Darling” – Plug in Stereo “Another Night” – Mac Miller Amy Winehouse 1983-2011 “La La La” – Chris Webby harmful. But many surprises the Year, Best Female Pop Vo- until her untimely death, and came recently when her au- cal Performance, Album of the is evident in the videos of her “I’m Going In” topsy ruled out any possibility – Little Wayne Year (different from Record comeback tour in Belgrade, of a death by overdose, a lead- of the Year), and Best New Serbia, on YouTube depict- “I Want to Hold Your ing consistency that unites the Artist. Upon its release, Back ing of her last performance, in Hand” other members of the forever to Black rose to number 7 in which she was clearly intoxi- – The Beatles 27 club, a gang of deceased the Billboard 200 in the U.S. musicians who have all died and to number 1 in the U.K. Her habits of drug-related circumstances. Albums Chart. By the end of A club of which, she has been 2007, Back to Black had sold deteriorated her recently placed, but is the only 1.85 million copies in the U.K. public image and Photo by Google Images sober individual in attendance. alone, while her trademark sin- occasionally im- In a perverse fashion, it’s a gle: “Rehab” stayed in the Top paired her ability On the blessing in disguise that she Ten Singles list in both coun- made it into the club, as she tries, and had oddly enough to perform. can now be regarded not only been named: “The Best Song Junior Class: death of a as an icon of excess, but also of 2007” by Time Magazine. cated, and eventually booed Sam Regeth of genius enhanced by prema- But with the newly focused offstage. She would be found dead by her bodyguard at her “It Girl” ture-death. spotlight affixed upon Wine- – Jason Derulo remarkable Plagued by a number of house came her even more re- London home, one month lat- dangerous compulsions the markable decline, as her habits er. “Super Bass” Her toxicology report failed – Nicki Minaj likes of extensive drug abuse, quickly deteriorated her public talent self-mutilation, experimenta- image and occasionally im- to link her cause of death to “How to Love” tion with both Bulimia and An- the trace amounts of alcohol – Little Wayne By Sean Lyons paired her ability to perform orexia, and violent tendencies live. Her final years were a and Librium (A prescribed “Fireman” towards unruly fans, Wine- paradox of great proportions; drug to help Winehouse deal – Little Wayne Many suspected that the house defied the odds when, gaining both mockery from with the detoxification process death of Amy Winehouse was of quitting alcohol) found in “Hero” in 2008, she won five Grammy the general public and praise – Skillet for obvious reasons, a passing Awards for her 2006 Neo-Soul for her original blend of R&B, her bloodstream, but an idea on that would most certainly sophomore release: “Back to Jazz, and Sixty’s Era Soul by recently suggested by Wine- Continued on have to be caused by her noto- Black”. The categories includ- critics and fans alike. This house’s father, Mitch Wine- page 12 riety as an addict of all things ed: Record of the Year, Song of heated spectacle carried on Continued on page 12 CULTURE Appleton, Wisconsin October 2011 Vol. XVII Issue I Page 12

Continued from page 11 From Page 11: Anniversary of Nevermind everyday people could break After Nirvana into the mainstream cul- Catching up on the ture. No more were the Rock band’s former rhythm Gods of the Eighties, such as section: Poison, Warrant, Ratt, and Guns and Roses; all that re- mained were just four chords and the truth; and plenty of Senior Class: Jon Brum flannel-wearing rock bands, like Pearl Jam, Sound Gar- “Pale Blue Eyes” den, Mudhoney, and Alice in – The Velvet Underground Chains, who were leading the charge on Pop Culture from Nirvana Dave Grohl “Prodigal Son” the newly discovered Seattle After Nirvana, Dave Grohl – The Black Angels music scene, a scene, which Nevermind went on to form his most suc- “Pharaoh’s Dance” until Nevermind garnered its cessful band yet: The Foo- – Miles Davis immense success, hadn’t been Fighters. He remains today at the age of 42 as the band’s given nearly the amount of at- “Stlyo” Above: Nevermind, the frontman, and frequently – The Gorillaz tention its artists deserved. lends his drumming skills to It’s been seventeen years album that brought rock other bands. “Maybe My Baby” since Cobain’s death, and yet and roll back from the – Stevie Wonder Nevermind and the legacy of dark ages of hair-spray Nirvana remain in the public and synthesizers. Left: opinion as something to be Cobain roughly five treasured, a strange fact when months before his death. considering how Nirvana was Photos by Google Images only famous for roughly two No more were and half years. It’s a success the rock Gods story that won’t ever happen of the Super Senior Class: again; for the reason that this eighties, all created. Austin Reed band was something of re- The fact of the matter is Krist Novoselic markably unique chemistry, that remained that there isn’t a weak song After Nirvana, Krist Novoselic “Blood Oath” – Suffocation and because of the out of the were four on the album; from the well- kicked around in other bands blue genius that they exhibit chords and known “Smells Like Teen like Sweet 75 and Flipper, but “Jackal” on this album. Nevermind Spirit” to the abysmal “Come eventually quit music almost – Warbringer still stands after twenty years the truth. As You Are,” or from the entirely to become a journal- stripped-down acoustic “Pol- ist. His most recent position “Wolves of as a perfect blend of Punk was writing a weekly music Chernobyl” Rock and Pop music. Where ments, came the increments ly” to the apocalyptic thrash – Municipal Waste and politics column for the one song’s chorus will make of stress that accumulated anthem “Endless Nameless.” Seatle Weekly. Now, at the “Total Extinction” you feel like daning, an- in Cobain. Who eventually Find a copy, give it a listen, age of 46, he attends Lower – Mammoth Grinder other’s will make you want wanted nothing more than and realize that the popularity Columbia College and plans of “Alternative Music” rests “Repulsive Salvation” to take up playing the guitar. to be anonymous amidst the on earning a law degree. upon this collection of songs. – Skeleton Witch But for all of the accomplish- sensations of what his music

From Page 11: On Movie Review: The Help By Abbey Edmonds tion stays true to the novel the Death of Amy allowing the humble narra- Winehouse Aibileen, like her mother tive, and powerful acting to carry the story. Celia Foote house, was that she died of an before her, is a black maid (Jessica Chastain), a white apparent seizure due in part to working in Jackson Missis- trash farm girl from Sugar the immense stress of quitting sippi. She’s raising her seven- Ditch, is completely oblivi- her drug habits. In the end, teenth child, when she meets ous to the social customs besides her tragic death and Eugenia “Skeeter” Phelan of Jackson, and while the brilliance despite, the only (Emma Stone), a wealthy character might easily have Emma Stone plays Eugina “Skeeter” Phelan. thing that’s left to say about white socialite. Recently been portrayed as a tawdry Amy Winehouse is actually graduated from College, the south, and despite over- the Health Sanitation Ini- blonde cliché, she serves a lyric she wrote roughly Skeeter returns only to dis- whelming fear, other maids tiative, a law requiring all as a reminder that racism is five years before her death, cover her maid Constantine volunteer to tell their stories. private residences to have taught, and not inherent. which appears from her song: has disappeared. As Skeeter comes to under- a separate bathroom for the Minny (Octavia Spen- “You Know I’m No Good,” Determined to learn the stand the scope of racism in help. Adapted from a nov- cer) Aibileen’s best friend located near the end of the truth about the woman who Jackson, she gradually pulls el that echoes Harper Lee’s reluctantly agrees to assist chorus, which she sings: “I raised her, Skeeter discov- away from her friends, espe- classic, this must see is a Skeeter and Aibileen write cheated myself... Like I knew ers what it’s truly like to be cially Hilly Hallbrook (Bryce beautiful and heartbreaking a tell-all novel about life in I would.” “the Help.” The film adapta- Dallas-Howard). Hilly drafts story.

3.) Wake Up Alone 1.) Back to Black 2.) You Know I’m No Good 4.) Me and Mr. Jones A portrait of a mundane sub- With a rhythm that mimics a With a hip-hop esc. beat, This song sounds like it was urban life, a struggle to stay funeral procession, and with Winehouse describes being written in 1960. With Frank Amy’s sober, and depression all the seeds of misery relating plagued by indecision, with a Sinatra behind the mixing wrapped into a low-key jam to failed romance sewn into taste of guilt of relationships board. The soulful vocals with an underlying feeling Essentials each line. Beautifully ar- past. She sings as if she’s be- draw you in, and are perfectly of isolation. Amy’s brilliant A shortcut into the ranged, and layered in 1960’s ing interrogated by the old paired and interwoven with voice perfectly communicates musical styling of Amy espionage guitar lines soaked good cop-bad cop routine. complex harmonies which her inner struggle. Winehouse. in tremolo. compliment her voice.