u Boys and Girls Basketball: Page 9 t the appleton north NOCTILUCA Appleton, Wisconsin December 2011 Vol. XVII Issue III Protestors Occupy Appleton By Killian Kvalvik news, if you have seen any- thing about what is happening Kicking off a continuous in New York, in San Francis- presence in Appleton, the co, Seattle, St. Louis, Boston... Occupy Appleton movement [Occupation is] everywhere. held a twenty-four hour oc- Absolutely everywhere. There cupation of City Park on No- is an Occupy movement in ev- vember 4. Protestors gathered ery major global city. And it and marched downtown the has spread... like wildfire to following day, visiting Chase, the smaller communities. So Wells Fargo, M&I, and US we really have exploded, and Bank. Roughly 70 to 80 peo- we have been in working op- ple participated in the kick-off eration for only about a month occupation, estimated Kegan and a half now. May, organizer for Occupy The movement itself is so Appleton. Protestors gathered in huge that they have just caused “The Appleton Police De- front of Chase Bank on a general strike in Oakland, partment are responding very Nov. 4. Photo by Sean Lyons. where one of the largest ports politely. We’re talking to the in the country was almost deputy chief and the cap- Related story completely shut down. That Occupy tain…Appleton PD is actually OPINION: had an immense effect. For Appleton deserves more a lot nicer than people think,” those who don’t know what attention, . said May. Page 4 striking is and why people May conceded the occupi- strike, it’s basically a form of ers have been “attacked via they own the people that live protest in itself. Things are Internet-threats of violence,” in America. This is obviously not right, so we are shutting and on the night of November not quite true, legally speak- down the city and not letting 4, a firework was shot from ing, but they have made such it function until these things inroads in the past decades so North Street into City Park Protestors march November 4 down College Avenue are addressed. at the occupiers. The culprit as to really entrap us, with al- Obviously not everyone in downtown Appleton. Photo by Sean Lyons. drove away, evading police. most no recourse, as is said in supports the idea of strik- This event has since been interview is excerpted here: and Occupy Appleton were the Constitution, for address- ing, because it is disruptive. followed by a series of daily Q: You are a protester with incepted to stop the actions ing our grievances. People are terrified of being protests at Chase Bank, as the Occupy Appleton move- that have slowly destroyed the Q: How have you at- forced out of the bubbles that well as weekly general assem- ment. Can you tell me basi- personhood of regular people tempted to address those we create for ourselves in this bly meetings. cally what you have been in America – and sought to grievances? country – the safety nets and Before the Occupy Appleton doing so far? control those of us who cannot A: This is a very special the delusions of grandeur and General Assembly November A: So far, we’ve been gain- afford lobbyists to get certain form of peaceful protest; a wealth that we give to our- 4, the Noctiluca interviewed ing public awareness for what agendas through government. very special movement, be- selves. Laura Kohlman, one of the exactly this Occupy movement Corporations own America. cause it deals with the idea of group’s main organizers. The is about. Occupy Wall Street They own it outright. And occupation. If you watch the See Occupy, Page 2 Truancy court makes noticeable progress By Monica Stoeger by addressing it in an effec- for five different days in a se- tive and efficient manner. We mester. Attendance, Drop- According to the most re- want students to attend class,” If a student is found guilty out, and Truancy cent truancy report, Appleton says McGinnis. of the citation there will be a Stats for Appleton North had a total of 1930 un- Associate Principal David disposition. This may include excused absences during the Mueller says truancy court, an order to attend school, Area School District 2008-2009 school year. That which is held in the Lightning cooperate with the Truancy 2009-2010 statistic declined to 1060 un- Room at North, improves the Runaway Assessment Center 95.8% attendance rate excused absences during the collaboration between the (TRAC) program, pay a mon- 1.33% dropout rate 2010-2011 school year due to court system, school person- etary fine plus costs ($200.50), 3.6% truancy rate the development of truancy nel and families. “It deters and an order to perform com- court. habitual truancy significantly munity service. Source: Wisconsin Department The Noctiluca interviewed from past procedures,” he “If the student fails to coop- of Public Instruction. Judge Mark McGinnis, an added. erate, then they may be found Outagamie County Circuit Judge McGinnis discussed in contempt or have sanctions Judge McGinnis presides cessfully has made a positive Court Judge, via email. Ac- the possible consequences imposed. There have been over truancy court at Ap- impact on local high schools. cording to Judge McGinnis, of truancy. He said students several individuals placed on pleton North. Photo by Nate This program has visibly made truancy court was started be- 17 years of age and younger house arrest with an electric Correia. excellent progress on reduc- fore the 2009-2010 school receive a citation at the time monitor,” reports McGinnis. schools. Each school takes ing truancy not only at Apple- year in an effort to call atten- that they are habitually truant. “Truancy court is routinely approximately two hours, and ton North, but other Appleton tion to unexcused absences. Habitual truancy is defined as held every third or fourth Fri- on a typical day we handle high schools as well. Truancy “The main goal [of truancy having an unexcused absence day, starting at East at 7:15 60-100 students [total].” court will hopefully continue court] is to decrease truancy for any part of a school day a.m., and then on to the other Overall, truancy court suc- to do so. NEWS Appleton, Wisconsin December 2011 Vol. XVII Issue III Page 2 Gaddafi’s death ends Libyan revolution A retrospective in a Berlin nightclub, Presi- leader, who sent his military ances when they beat and dent Ronald Reagan labeled to stop the protests. Angered executed him shortly after- on one of the most Gaddafi the “mad dog of the by these heavy-handed ac- wards, but the exact details charismatic dictators Middle East” and ordered the tions, Libyans decided it was of his death are still cloudy. of our time U.S. to bomb sites in Libya time to fight for themselves Gaddafi was 69 when he died, including Gaddafi’s home in and take out their leader. In most of his eight children By Brady Havel Tripoli. Gaddafi retaliated response, Gaddafi sent in ar- were captured or killed dur- by having more attacks in mored units, helicopters and ing the revolution, with his The recent conflict in Lib- numerous other countries. warplanes to quash the revo- eldest captured on Novem- ya featured forces of Colo- Throughout his life, Gad- lution. In response to pleas ber 19. Those who opposed nel Muammar Gaddafi and dafi survived many assassi- from the Libyan rebels, the the Gaddafi regime are now rebels who were attempting nation attempts and several U.S. and NATO authorized known as the National Tran- to dethrone the leader. The attempts to overthrow him. a no-fly zone over Libya and sitional Council, which was Libyan rebels were fight- Gaddafi was not an ex- began military action as well. recognized by the United Na- ing for those who wanted to pert on economics. He spent Even though many nations tions as the legal representa- step up against their long- massive profits he earned across the globe protested tives of Libya, and they now time leader of 42 years, but Gaddafi remained defiant on Libya’s oil reserves on any intervention in Libya, can hold democratic elec- could not. They also fought even as rebels closed in improvements for the citi- President Obama remained tions. After eight months and for freedom, a new start and on him. Photo by the Lon- zenry, but the economy suf- firm in sending aid to the eight days of war as well as a closer connection to the don Evening Standard. fered from low productivity civilians of Libya, cutting 25,000-30,000 casualties, the world. When peaceful pro- and inefficiency. As a result ties with the Libyan govern- civil war in Libya was over. tests in February led to Gad- was only 27 years old when of this, many people were ment, and enacting sanctions Now the Libyan people dafi sending his own troops he was promoted to the rank outraged by Gaddafi’s lead- to end the Gaddafi regime. have freedom after the over- to stop the protests, the na- of colonel, the highest in the ership style and started to After months of fighting throw of Muammar Gad- tion erupted in revolution. Libyan army, and declared have demonstrations calling the rebels, Muammar Gadd- dafi and they hope to lead The only son of an illiter- himself the commander in for the end of his regime. afi was captured on October Libya to a strong, demo- ate tribal leader, Gaddafi as- chief of armed forces. Gad- On February 15, 2011, 16, after he was located in cratic future. All of those sumed the leadership of Lib- dafi came from one of the Libyans had a peaceful pro- his hometown of Sirt nearly who fought for their coun- ya in 1969 after participating country’s power tribes and test to ask their leader of two months after rebel forces try will be remembered by in a bloody war against King believed in creating a Unit- many decades to step down captured the capital of Trip- many Libyans, knowing that Idris, Libya’s first indepen- ed Arab Nation called Pan- for a change of government, oli. The revolutionaries took they won back their freedom, dent head of state. Gaddafi Arabism. After a bombing which enraged the longtime out years of pent-up griev- their lives and a new start. Efforts under way to recall Governor Walker By Marit Bakken sector unions to bargain col- across the state. 25,000 and 30,000 people lectively over pensions and Supporters On November 3, it was gathered at the State Capitol This spring was a tumul- health care and limited pay of the recall must announced that support- in support of the petition to tuous time in the state of raises of public employees to ers of Lieutenant Governor recall Walker. Former Wis- Wisconsin, with the Budget the rate of inflation. The bill collect 540,206 valid Rebecca Kleefisch’s recall consin Senator Russ Feingold Repair Bill being pushed also ended automatic union signatures in 60 days would have to collect an ad- attended and signed a recall through the legislature and dues collection by the state in order to force ditional 540,206 signatures petition against the governor the thousands of people pro- and required public unions to that would be separate from but stated at the rally that testing its provision that end- recertify annually. Walker’s recall the Walker petitions. Recalls he will not run if the recall ed collective bargaining for The bargaining changes election, a task have also been set up for four is successful. Recent poll- most state workers. exempted the unions of pub- they are trying additional Republican state ing has shown he is the only In opposition to this law, lic safety officers, including to complete. senators. Democrat to beat Walker in a there is currently a move- police, firefighters, and state On November 17, United possible recall election. ment going on to recall Gov- troopers. Walker stated that Wisconsin announced via Despite the criticism ernor Scott Walker. without the cuts, thousands its Facebook page that over aimed at the governor, a re- To those who may have of state workers would have gin on November 15. Sup- 50,000 signatures had been cent poll by the Manhattan forgotten the provisions of to be laid off. porters of the recall must collected to recall the gov- Institute for Policy Research the bill, the Wisconsin Budget Mike Tate, the chairman collect 540,206 valid signa- ernor, and by November 19 has found that out of 400 Repair Bill, backed by Gov- of the Democratic Party of tures in 60 days in order to it was reported that 105,000 registered Wisconsin voters, ernor Walker, signed into law Wisconsin, announced the force Walker’s recall elec- signatures had been gath- only 44 percent favored re- on March 10, proposed tak- signature collection to recall tion, a task they are trying to ered. calling the governor, while ing away the ability of public Governor Walker would be- complete at public locations On November 19, between 50 percent did not.

Occupy: National movement in Appleton From page 1 to find out – where exactly are Appleton movement start? Q: I understand you don’t these problems? How far do A: This movement... basi- speak for the Occupy move- they go back in history? When cally started on Facebook. ment as a whole, but what did they come about? How did After the organization of the types of solutions, if there they evolve over time? … Why larger cities, we were all ready are any, do you advocate for were these problems created? for this to start. these problems that you’re We have to ask ourselves these Q: Occupy Appleton has talking about? questions. Why do corpora- a website and a Facebook A: Basically, the idea right tions now enjoy personhood page, correct? now is to get as many people and have in every way more A: Yes, Occupy Appleton is together as possible; that’s the rights than we do? on Facebook and announce- A man protests in front of Chase Bank during the first step. The second step is Q: How did the Occupy ments on occupyappleton.org. November 4 march. Photo by Sean Lyons. OPINIONS Appleton, Wisconsin December 2011 Vol. XVII Issue III Page 3 Let your voice Christmas music played too early, too much be heard By Jon Brumm Christmas music is one that simple, common knowledge has always been far too an- that Christmastime equals big The Noctiluca staff graciously Picture this: early in De- ticipated. money for the retail world, accepts any letters to the edi- cember, it’s a quiet snowy, What needs to be asked There’s absolutely noth- and by priming people for tor which will be published Wisconsin morning. A coun- ing wrong with blasting the holiday shopping state of as space allows. Please limit is this: when is it “Deck the Halls” as loud as mind early on, serious cha- submissions to no more than try road turns off into the dis- appropriate to start 250 words. Anonymous sub- tance, as cold fog descends your car’s stereo system can ching will result. It’s flat-out missions will not be printed upon the ribbon of asphalt. listening to festive, handle, but what needs to be exploitation. and all writing is subject to Out of the collected silence, holiday music? asked is this: when is it ap- Now, I’m not trying to editing via our policy state- the faint moan of a speeding propriate to start listing to make a case against Christ- ment below. All letters to the minivan crescendos above festive, holiday music? mas music: all I want to say editor can be dropped off in the dreary stillness. The van, I see no reason to start the is that perhaps the trend of the designated folder on the with a small family crammed most iconic, cherished, and “Jingle Bell Rock” on Black starting festive music earlier door of the Publications Lab inside, drives on through the memorable holidays of our Friday. I mean, what’s the holds a bit more weight to it at the south end of the LMC, mist, its passengers gazing time, Christmas. point? There’s another month than we realize. Christmas or e-mailed to Mr. Ram- before Christmas even be- music has become ingrained poni, the staff advisor, at: out at the country landscape We all have those memo- [email protected]. surrounding them. All seems ries from when we were kids ings, and what do any of us in our culture, but has been wi.us. perfectly normal, except for in elementary school: playing gain from listening that early? wound in with a subtle mes- one thing – there’s Christmas on the playground, learning Sure. Maybe brightened spir- sage to spend. It’s not neces- Noctiluca Mission music blasting through the multiplication, or going on its and dreamy-eyed thoughts sarily blasphemy, just a clev- Statement van’s stereo system. super-fun fieldtrips. Howev- of sugar plums and ginger- er way to warm a shopper’s To publish news, information, The holidays are fast ap- er, none are quite so seasonal bread houses, but there’s re- wallet, to garner a little more entertainment and opinion ar- proaching. Gift shopping, as those winter concerts that ally no practical reason. At money earlier on. ticles for and about students, mall-swarming, and busy, the old music teacher would least, not a purpose most of So, with that being said, faculty and administration ac- cheerful errand running ac- arrange for us to sing to a us are very aware of. maybe it wouldn’t be a bad tivities, interests and policies. tivities fill most everyone’s whole mess of parents and When we hear those idea to relax a little bit when Our goal is to maintain high agenda. People are buying other family members. You Christmas tunes, it’s not hard it comes to the whole Christ- ethical standards and provide to daydream about the festive mas music thing. We’ve got a forum for free and respon- Christmas trees, Santa-shaped know, like “Rudolph the Red- sible expression of student cutout cookies are popping out Nosed Reindeer,” or “Rockin’ holiday joys yet to come, and time to get into that jolly- views. The newspaper strives of ovens everywhere, and the Around the Christmas Tree” that’s something many large holly mood in our own time; for a high level of competen- “ting-ting-ting” of Salvation – those classic holiday songs businesses use as a marketing we shouldn’t let ourselves cy and welcomes diversity of Army bell-ringers resound that, when sung by little tool. By starting Christmas be preemptive with all of the scope, depth and breadth of in the doorways of every de- first grade kids, could make music early on in the season, festive notions. Let celebra- coverage in order to heighten partment store. This surge of any grandma or mother melt those holiday gift boom stores tion come of its own accord, mutual understanding and holiday vigor brings a great out of sheer cuteness. Well, wind people up into over- and not through subliminal awareness through our entire deal of volume to one of the this tradition of listening to board spending mode. It is corporate devices. school community.

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Staff Advisor although the staff may with- warming our hearts every a complete scumbag. Penny Maya McDonald...... Student Teacher Advisor hold the name in certain cir- week. Who doesn’t love pincher. Tightwad. Misan- cumstances. pictures of various species in thrope. Where’s the love, The paper reserves the sweaters and reindeer antlers? man? right to edit letters for gram- Contributors mar and clarity, and all letters The Holiday Spirit – for Coal – for being a pain to Andy Barta Joey Jandacek are subject to laws governing making even the Grinchiest wash out of stockings. Bryant Becher Liza Long obscenity, libel, privacy, and people a little less despicable. disruption of the school pro- Sara Duesterhoeft Isabella Lucas Excessive wrapping paper – cess, as are all contents of the Ben Enterline Maya Murzello Green tea – for all the won- for being a complete waste paper. Katie Fleming Jessica Stohr derful health benefits of resources. 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Ballard Road song – for repeating for hours Black Friday – for turning The Noctiluca is also available online. Appleton, WI 54913 on end without fail! Mental your average human into a Visit us at www.aasd.k12.wi.us/north. Phone: (920) 832-4300 instability, come on down! bargain-hungry monster. OPINIONS Appleton, Wisconsin December 2011 Volume XVII Issue III Page 4 Occupy Appleton deserves attention By Sean Lyons is noticeable to just about ev- spared the stressful matters of could successfully influence eryone, seeing as how we had owning a home, a mortgage, a professor of economics or a I sat in classroom D in the about twice the amount at last a car, and the like. I’ve never politician to speak to us if we basement of the Appleton Pub- week’s meeting. It didn’t put had to pay taxes, but I’ve held had more attending. We could lic Library. There was ten of us a damper on anyone’s mood, down a few part-time jobs. I’m make new social connections, including the speaker, who ac- and the matter of quantity 17, but I try to stay in the know. and learn more about our coun- tually wasn’t necessarily quali- wasn’t brought up during our And by doing so, I really feel try, if we had more attending. fied to lecture on the subject of two-hour seminar. But I must that we could do better. Doing You wouldn’t have to read this our discussion. I’ll grant him say, that while walking out of anything at this point would be collection of rants of mine, if the title of “knowledgeable,” the library in a silence after it beneficial to not only Occupy we had more attending. If only, but not exactly qualified. He ended, I couldn’t help but feel Appleton, but to ourselves. The if only. is a graduate of Law School, disappointed at this particular air smells of apathy and misin- I say that we shouldn’t re- and we were talking econom- An Occupy Appleton teach-in’s turnout. formation in a time when many member this point in our ex- ics. However, in wake of the protestor shows off her What disappoints me isn’t would sooner gravitate to an istence through a hypothetical group’s very apparent lack of necessarily the lack of people update on Kim Kardashian’s lens, why can’t we, in a city as sign. Photo by Sean Lyons. influence amongst the commu- in this particular scenario; it’s wedding scandal, than to a re- large as Appleton, have more nity’s experts of the field, as an I was covering the gather- the lack of participants in this port of another woman speak- than nine people at a non-com- individual he was very admi- ings of this particular branch of overall movement. Consider- ing out in Herman Cain’s sexu- mittal, educational, and benefi- rable in his attempts to stretch the Occupy movement, and it ing Appleton’s population, one al harassment ordeal, I suppose cial, two hour, free discussion/ his intellectual abilities. had been growing only by in- of roughly 78,086 citizens as that one shouldn’t expect too lecture that pertains directly to The eight people surround- crements of people since form- reported by the 2010 census, it much. I think that what people our well-being? I would like to ing me were all members of ing in early October. The event surprises me that the Occupy don’t understand, is that there know. And I challenge anyone the Occupy Appleton protest I was attending was what the Appleton movement as of late is a certain type of strength in to simply scope it out. Pay at- group, all nice people, all very group called a “teach-in,” ev- struggles to see more than 20 numbers that can’t be achieved tention to what they say. You grassroots. My reasons for be- ery Monday night at 7 p.m., the people for any given assembly, through much else, and I don’t don’t have to commit, you don’t ing there were these: first, as a group meets in the library to march, or, in this case, teach- mean of violence.Anything have to give them your name, curious former bystander who discuss why they, and Occupy in. of that nature would severely you don’t even have to protest, wished to know more about movements scattered across When they say that we discredit all that our few, yet I only implore you to be aware how Wall Street stabbed the the country are protesting. are all the 99 percent, doesn’t hard-working protesters have of it, and to know why it exists. United States in its metaphori- The goal of these events is to it ring inside of you? Doesn’t worked to achieve. With num- It doesn’t seem that hard, does cal financial back, and as a rep- educate new and current mem- the distribution of wealth in bers, much could be gained, it? To simply find out? So why resentative of the Fox Valley bers about the state of things. this country bother you? I’m and more can occur can than then is Occupy Appleton so Scene magazine. And the turnout of nine people 17 years old, and have been be imagined. The teach-ins starved for attention? Bacon not everything, vegetarianism a healthy choice By Laurel McKenzie Regardless of protein intake, sions. Livestock also requires people find it easier to slip into this off, you should understand vegetarians obviously tend to immense space for grazing, a regime by passing up pepper- that the more animals you eat, For anyone who has ever consume more vegetables than slaughtering, and packaging, oni and taking cheese pizza in- the higher your chances of E. read The Jungle by Upton Sin- others, and so receive their nec- and their waste is often the root stead, one day at a time. Flexa- coli are. Parasitic worms and clair, you have probably had essary doses of vitamins. They of pollution problems. Should tarianism, a border-line dietary microbial organisms roam your your fair share of disgusting eat fewer fats and carcinogens, we have less of a need for one- option in which a person eats meatballs and your meatloaves images of slaughterhouses and and tend to think more about time use cattle and put more of meat only on special occasions, if they’re not cooked thor- revolting descriptions of meat what they’re eating and why. our farming interests into our is a good way to get started. oughly at a high temperature. quality. Some of you may have Another viable plus to vege- reusable dairy cows, fewer re- Give Meatless Mondays a try And while you may think your even considered giving up ani- tarianism is its effect on a glob- sources such as land, water, and see how the lifestyle suits chances are low, let me remind mal products such as beef, pork al scale. Unbeknownst to most and grains will be wasted on you. Food companies all over you that it only takes one raw and poultry. Good for you! Veg- meat lovers, the production of animals, and more will go to the world are springing up and piece of chicken to do the trick. etarianism is one of the most pork and beef uses a significant humans. It’s proof that some- offering a variety of meat sub- Factory conditions, though im- singularly effective choices you amount of resources. By adopt- thing is severely twisted when stitutes. While I will admit there proved since the days of Up- can make in your life. While it ing a vegetarian diet, 4,100 gal- in America even the cows are is still not the perfect replace- ton Sinclair, are still not at all may not be easy all the time, lons of water are saved for every fat, while in other parts of the ment for bacon, I’ve had sev- what one would expect, or even the decision to abstain from two pounds of beef that aren’t world 25,000 people die daily eral delicious meatless burger stomach, when sitting down to meat or animal products is one produced and consumed. Con- from starvation. patties at cook-outs and I’ve a Thanksgiving turkey. My that everyone should consider, sidering that the average Amer- come to realize that hotdogs apologies to anyone who is sit- if not for the global community ican eats around 65 pounds of Vegetarianism is one are so processed you can’t even ting in the Commons right now then for their own wellbeing. beef yearly, just cutting that in- of the most singularly tell the difference between a trying to enjoy a cheeseburger Vegetarians, according to a take in half could save 66,625 real one and an imposter. Even while reading this, but there is collection of studies, are less gallons of water every year, effective choices you if the substitutes don’t suit you, nothing wholesome nor clean likely to develop cancer or and that’s just for cows. By can make in your life. you can still live a fulfilling life about the way meat was pro- heart disease, and have lower cutting out all beef, pork, and without meat. Trust me, the duced. The goal of the meat cholesterol or blood pressure. A poultry combined, you could So you feel bad about eat- world won’t come crashing to industry is to make money, not lack of meat creates an opening save upwards of 300,000 gal- ing meat, but you can’t get the a halt. provide healthy products to a for wiser protein choices like lons of water, enough to fill an craving for a hamburger out of Still doubting the value of trusting public. We could all do beans or, depending on your entire water tower annually. your head. It’s okay; I feel your vegetarianism? Still calling me a little better if we considered definition of meat, fish. Yes, Convinced yet? pain. Even I will sometimes a tree-hugging hippie? Then where our food comes from some vegetarians are actually In addition to saving notice- catch a whiff of barbequed ribs here’s my last ditch effort: meat and the realities of the situa- pescetarian, meaning they will able amount of water, abstain- or teriyaki chicken and cry a is gross. For example, that sau- tion at hand. Vegetarians are eat fish, though they are veg- ing from meat and minimizing little bit – it’s only normal. I sage link you just ate could like- healthier, and ultimately less etarian in every other respect. the need for the beef industry certainly didn’t give up meat ly contain the bodies of several damaging to the environment. This is still a positive dietary will help reduce greenhouse because I didn’t like the taste. different pigs. Even what looks Put down that burger. Gargle change, as fish is reputed as be- gases. According to a Canadian But there is hope. like a solid hunk of beef could that mouthwash. And then next ing a wonderful source of lean report, cattle can be blamed To go vegetarian doesn’t just as easily be a cobbled to- time you’re standing in line for protein and also a delicious for 70 percent of the country’s necessarily mean you have gether slab from a multitude pepperoni pizza, try opting for way to get omega-3 fatty acids. overall methane gas emis- to go, aha, cold turkey. Many of cows. While you may shrug the cheese slice instead. FEATURES Appleton, Wisconsin December 2011 Vol. XVII Issue III Page 5 Student Spotlight Celebrating the holiday season Profiles of Students at Our School that means; the • Cook recipes passed holiday season down for generations has officially • Decorate gingerbread begun! houses With all the • Play Dreidel holidays people • Find and cut down the take part in, perfect tree there’s no way ev- • Decorate the day after eryone celebrates Thanksgiving the same. When Go see Santa at the mall asked, students • Light the Kinara •Name: Amber gave an array of • Pick out a new holiday •Name: Adam Larsen Schabow traditions they and ornament each year •Age: 15 •Age: 16 their families do • Take family photos •Year: Freshman •Year: Junior each year for the • Hang your stockings •Siblings: Abbey Lar- •Siblings: 1 brother, 2 By Isabella Lucas holidays. Do you • Spend the day preparing sen (Twin; Freshman) sisters and your family celebrate any for a big family dinner •Favorite Subject: Sci- •Interests/Hobbies: It’s that time of year again! of these things for “The Most • See family you don’t see ence She loves working with Holiday sale ads are airing Wonderful Time of the Year”? typically •Co-Curricular In- people, drawing, writing every commercial break, • Practice religion volvement: Football, poems, the Hunger Game stores are playing Christmas • Hide a pickle in the • Drink eggnog Baseball, and Ski Club books series, music, and snow is beginning Christmas tree • Light the Menorah •Hobbies: Sports- •Favorite Subjects: to cover the streets here in • Bake and decorate cook- • Spend time with your practicing, training, and Math and CA dairyland. We all know what ies family playing •Quote: “Just be you.” •Other: Adam loves sports. He has been play- By Arpita Wahal Winter break coming, but is it too short? ing baseball for eight years, and started playing football By Katie Fleming eleven days of relaxation. and snowboarding in mid- and Arpita Wahal Right away, students will dle school. Adam played have to hit the books once on the Wisconsin All-Stars Winter Break is something again in hopes of getting good team which brought him to students anticipate every grades and preparing for final Cooperstown, New York. school year. Many find this exams. However, that is not When Adam is not playing time of the year as a good necessarily a bad thing since sports, he is watching his opportunity to relax and begin many students come back favorite Wisconsin sports preparing for final exams. Illustration by Andy Barta. rejuvenated and ready to hit teams. •Name: Tawanh Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwan- the books. Many in the Appleton Maphixat zaa, and New Year’s are all Although the days of Win- North student body agree By Maya Murzello •Age: 17 different ways the holidays ter Break are limited, there are these extra days could •Year: Senior are celebrated worldwide. It numerous ways in which you make a world of a differ- •Co-Curricular In- may be a great time to cel- can ease the transition from ence, whether it helps in volvement: Football, Pow- ebrate these holidays, but vacation back to school. One getting in some last minute erlifting, Rugby, Yoga does the school district give technique, although tedious, Christmas shopping, or •Hobbies/Interests: us enough time to enjoy with would be to work on home- overcoming jet lag from Balling up Jordyn Dudley family and friends? work assignments beforehand a trip. Student Esther and Kami Thews on the Winter Break this year so there is more time to enjoy Roselaar says “The break court, French class, listen- will be from December 23rd with the family. is not long enough for us ing to my iPod, nuggeting to January 2nd. Although the As students prepare for to actually go anywhere.” backpacks, watching the school district requires stu- their long vacation this winter, Freshman Olivia Vande Packers play, drag racing, dents and staff to be in school the issue of whether the num- Hei says, “I don’t usu- jumping out of windows, for a set number of days, ber of days given for vacation ally travel anywhere, but I and FOOD! many argue there are not is sufficient for students to •Name: David Gansen think it could be longer,” •Quote: “I put the team enough days given leading up enjoy some quality time with •Age: 16 For many, the most diffi- on my back. . . Little boy! to the holidays to spend away family and friends remains a •Year: Sophomore cult part of Winter Break is Little boy!” This is a football from the classroom. hot topic. •Co-Curricular Involv- quote. going back to school after ment: Golf, bowling, and By Jessica Stohr drama (Drama Club, Musi- cal, Play, Haunted House). •Hobbies/interests: Holiday Classics a hot ticket He enjoys teching, play- ing percussion, bass, and adults are $10. Tickets will saxophone, doing sudoku, By Alex Larson be sold online on the North going on the Internet, more web site or in the Main Of- teching, and playing more Do you believe in Santa fice; don’t wait to buy your percussion. Claus? tickets because they are sell- •Favorite Quote: “If If you do, please come to ing out fast. life were a stage, techies North’s Auditorium and see Mrs. Nider, a teacher at would be gods.” Holiday Classics 2011 on Appleton North High School •Other: “I don’t make December 14 amd 15 at 7 says, “I have seen Holiday mistakes, I have uninten- p.m., December 16 at 5 p.m., Classics. Every year it is tional improvisations.” December 17 at 1 p.m. and a tradition that I take my 3 p.m. and December 18 at daughter. My favorite part of By Kiya Govek 6:30 p.m. the concert is seeing the pre- Ticket prices for students vious students I know over and seniors are $8 and for the years sing.” CENTERSPREAD Appleton, Wisconsin December 2011 Vol. XVII Issue III Page 6 Holiday spending Tis the season ery shop. While most custom- the same. Also, 31 percent of 15 percent, bringing in nearly Federation estimates that of shopping ers began shopping on either shoppers will spend over $700 $60 billion. This increase in nearly 60 percent of shoppers Black Friday or Cyber Mon- this year. American Express online shopping is due to dis- will use holiday sales to buy day, 18 percent of consumers By Jessica Stohr predicts consumers will spend counts. some things for themselves. will begin shopping for gifts in an average of $831 on gifts. Many websites offer better The prediction is that the aver- early December, according to It’s the time of winter ev- Sixty-six percent of those deals with emailed coupons age person will spend $130.43 a survey by Lab42. eryone anticipates: the holi- surveyed say that they will and free shipping. Before buy- on themselves during this dis- Lab42 also predicts that 13 days. Department stores are shop online this season. For- ing something pricey, many count-packed season. percent of people plan to spend decked out in red, white, and rester, a market research com- consumers wisely check the If all goes as planned, this less this year than last year, 37 green, and “Holiday Sale” pany, estimates that online hol- Internet first. December will spread joy to percent will spend more, and signs are scattered about ev- iday spending will increase by Also, the National Retail retailers and shoppers alike. 49 percent will spend about

Celebrating on a and instead of wasting money budget on postage send E-Cards; add a little suspense to Christmas morning by having a Secret By Sarah Dalgleish Santa gift exchange; reuse old Christmas decorations; and Although the country is no save on the electricity bill by longer in a recession the unem- putting the lights on a timer. ployment rate is quite high by These are all good and helpful historical standards. Criticism tips, but why should Appleton over the 9 percent nationwide North students care? unemployment rate has been According to Johnson, stu- seen in instances like Occupy dents are the ones suffering Wall Street and at the local the most under the strain of level, Occupy Appleton. Come this economy, “unemployment this holiday season grievances rates for high school and col- will be heard in regards to items, gifts, food, and travel. pecially one that relies heavily that we’re used to having like lege graduates are very high families’ strained efforts to put So, temporarily, we should ex- on consumer spending for eco- turkey and ham will be more compared to historical num- a Christmas meal on the table pect to see a decline in the un- nomic growth, good personal expensive.” bers. This is especially true for and presents under the tree. employment rate and increase finance habits can slow down Internet “how to” guru high school graduates without As the holiday season ap- in profits for companies, but economy recovery.” This is April Sanders has a solution to specific employment skills proaches many set their hopes this effect tapers off and disap- not to say that spending wisely high food prices and other fis- (e.g. craft skills like welding, on consumerism to stimu- pears in January,” she said. is bad, but only to prove how cal tips to help ease the stress electric, etc.). The unemploy- late the economy and ease Furthermore, while the econ- complicated a state our econ- of holiday spending. Sanders ment rates for this group are the minds of these struggling omy will gain no long term omy is in. first and foremost emphasizes nearly 15 percent, and many families. Economics Profes- stability from this upcoming In order to find any relief, the necessity in breaking tradi- have been forced to continue sor at UW-Oshkosh, Marianne Christmas season, Johnson ex- families will have to start bud- tion when it comes to celebrat- to live at home or to move Johnson, explains the fallacy plains how shopper frugality geting. Johnson said “the big- ing on a budget. Some ideas back home.” in this thinking by delineating can have a negative impact on gest challenges faced by fami- she suggests include: throwing Also the demand for work- the pattern of consumerism the economy and catch cus- lies include budgeting their a potluck dinner so that every ers with college degrees is repeated each holiday season: tomers in a proverbial Catch spending, especially if one or family member takes on the impetuous. So this Christmas “we usually see that the fourth 22. Johnson comments, “It is both parents are unemployed responsibility for providing a save smart, and this school quarter of the year has a holi- good for individuals to save or underemployed. This is es- meal item; ditch the profes- year think smart and there is day spending boom, as people and pay down debt. But, ag- pecially true since food costs sional photographer and take no going wrong. spend more on consumption gregated in the economy, es- are higher this year, so things your own Christmas photos,

Give back this Many charities spring into Christine Schaefer, who abundance of gifts that you can help holiday season action this time of year, and works at the Valley Home last year that every out by purchasing they thrive off the donations Builders Association, the insti- child received two animals, like cows, and time citizens provide. Ev- tution that coordinates the Toys large gifts, in ad- chickens, and pigs, By Liza Long eryone should consider help- for Tots charity in the area, says dition to stocking which will be sent ing out a charity this year so the organization helps support stuffers. to families in third As the holiday season draws no one will have to miss out on and improves the community Toys for Tots world countries, nearer, we undoubtedly be- the joys of the holidays. with building projects and the has over 250 loca- where they can gin to anticipate our favorite A popular charity around promotion of business oppor- tions to drop off then be used for holiday traditions, whether it this time of year is the U.S. tunities. “[Valley Home Build- toys. The list of these locations breeding and producing food. is decorating the Christmas Marine Corps Reserves Toys ers] believes will soon be Why should you donate to tree, baking festive treats, or for Tots. Their focus is on col- in the impor- posted on a charity this year? It’s a great visiting family and friends. lecting toys to give to children tance of the the Valley way to get in the holiday spir- But hopefully, arriving along- from qualified families. Just home,” she Home Build- it, and you are benefiting your side the holidays is a grow- in the Fox Cities, Toys for states, “And ers Associa- community, as well as doing a ing awareness of how you can Tots collected 15,000 toys last the home is tion website good deed for others. Getting help make this holiday season year. where the hol- at www.vhba. presents every year is always a bright one for everybody. idays are.” com. fun, but take a moment to Toys for But Toys think of all those who may not Tots only accepts new, un- for Tots isn’t the only charity have the same privileges and wrapped toys. “We want ev- you can assist. The Salvation opportunities you do. Look ery child to have at least one Army takes donations and into some different charities, new toy for Christmas,” says clothes all year round. Heifer and help out somebody who Schaefer. There was such an International is another charity needs it. CENTERSPREAD Appleton, Wisconsin December 2011 Vol. XVII Issue III Page 7 Must Have Items

second best resolu- The Inheritance yourself in the mystical world Modern Warfare 3 tion possible. Cycle of Eragon, Saphira, Roran, There are at least and Arya the elf. Read in awe By Joey Jandacek three new intense By Ben Enterline as Eragon and Saphira journey modes in the third to discover what it truly means Play one of the hottest vid- that differ from A series like any other? Def- to be dragon and rider. Experi- eo games of the year selling the previous ones. initely not. New York Times ence the ground shaking war at only $59.95. That’s right, Along with that are bestselling author Christo- between the rebel army and the “Call Of Duty Modern War- sixteen brand new pher Paolini proudly presents, oppressive Empire. Discover fare 3.” Grossing at $400 mil- maps. for your con- the subtleties of magic that lion in the first 24 hours, this Rob Fraser, a sideration, a you never knew game is a sure hit for teenage junior at Appleton cycle of four existed for only boys around the world. North prefers the books that $12.90 per book Although the levels may multi-player lev- have amassed at Barnes and seem similar, there are some els over all the rest. the biggest Noble. major differences. As you “The multi-player international Now, to all start to play the campaign is great to play with fan base since who see the mode, you may recognize the friends,” he said. Harry Potter. words dragon scenery. That’s because where Multi-player introduces new big new perk is the weapon The captivat- and magic, yes, “Modern Warfare 2” left off, perks such as strike packages. proficiencies. Instead of up- ing story of I speak to you, “Modern Warfare 3” starts. When players start their new grading yourself, you can Eragon and don’t let the fan- With the evolution of tech- class, they must choose from now add new attachments to his dragon, tasy genre deter nology, this game can now be three packages: assault, sup- your weapons. Saphira will you. Enjoy the played in 1080p. 1080p is the port, and specialist. Another pull readers stories of love Quadrophenia in from the and compassion and not included on the origi- first page, and that separate By Sean Lyons nal album., to give the fans a keep them entranced until the this series from the rest. Truly look into The Who’s creative final chapters, and the last a series that offers something The Who released a deluxe process. epic struggle between our he- for everyone, grab a set before edition of their sixth studio al- The Deluxe Edition goes roes and Alagaesia’s evil ty- they’re gone, because they are bum, 1973’s Quadrophenia. for about $20.78, and is a rant, King Galbatorix. Engulf going fast! The Who are best known fair price considering what’s because of two songs. The first packaged. There also exists “Harry Potter and the action, love, and has a great is “Baba O’Reily,” the open- a limited edition Super De- Deathly Hallows plot. However, I would suggest ing song in the band’s 1971 LP luxe version, and while that watching the first seven films Who’s Next? And the second is popular songs, which is why particular incarnation costs Part 2” and find out exactly why Har- the same album’s closing track this Christmas, every Who fan $132.90, the content includ- ry and Voldemort have such “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” should consider the recent reis- ed is amazing. Essentially By Sara Duesterhoeft beef between them. This series Any hipster would apatheti- sue of their sixth studio album, The Who have done every- is sure to go down in the list cally state that that’s a shame, 1973’s lesser-known Quadro- thing save for mastering time This holiday season give the of classics, so be sure to snatch that the majority’s knowledge phenia. travel to bring you into the gift of entertainment. Movies it up while you can. You can of a band whose popularity Released after Who’s Next, writing period, recording ses- are always great gifts as they find it in stores like Shopko sprawls across nearly five de- Quadrophenia finds the band sions, and production of the are useful, relatively inexpen- and Target for about $20, a fair cades has been drawn from two years older, and more de- album. In fully absorbing its sive, and something many price for the thanks you will CSI Miami and various Great- veloped sonically, transformed materials, you might as well people can enjoy. The movie receive from the lucky person est Hits CD’s. And although no from their early 60’s mod-pop be behind the mixing desk in to own this holiday season is who gets this great gift. one likes listening to hipsters, days to a 70’s maturation of London’s Olympic Studios “Harry Potter and the Death- they just may be right in this louder, and more densely ar- circa 1973 where and when ly Hallows Part 2,” which case. ranged songs. Utilizing to a the album was created. came out November 11th. Critical success often times great extent the budding in- “Quadrophenia is The The worldwide phenomenon doesn’t exactly lead to artistic terest in synthesizers by mu- Who album I am most proud of Harry Potter comes to its satisfaction, the Beatles even- sicians of the time, The Who of,” wrote Pete Townshend, close; for those of us in high tually stopped touring in 1966, created Quadrophenia, an au- the guitar player and primary school who have grown up and after Nevermind’s 1991 tobiographical rock opera that songwriter of the band. And with the Potter crew, it also breakthrough into popular is instrument smash-worthy if that’s any indication of signals the end of our child- culture, Kurt Cobain eventu- ecstasy. Reissued on Novem- what expectations are for this hood. ally refused to play “Smells ber 15th, the retooled deluxe masterpiece, then go out and Harry Potter is also a great Like Teen Spirit” at Nirvana’s edition of the album features a buy Quadrophenia, an album choice for those who may not shows. Even The Who liked to remix of the album, and 11 ad- that generations of your fam- have grown up with it. It is take a break from their more ditional demos of songs from ily can enjoy. filled with suspense, drama,

IPhone 4S Well, Siri, a tiny microchip, is. She’ll let you know the too,” says Fischer. The phone understands basic human lan- closest ones. But maybe you is selling for $199 at Apple By Joey Jandacek guage and can therefore detect changed your mind and ask stores. Another great new fea- what you’re saying. Instead “How about hot dogs?” She ture to this phone is the camera. What phone has the abil- of having to type out a whole realizes that you are asking for This camera has the capability ity to recognize your voice email to your friend, all you the closest hot dog restaurant. to take pictures and shoot vid- and do exactly as you say? have to do is click on the mi- When asked how she felt about eos in 1080p. Every good art- How about the brand new IP- crophone button and start talk- the IPhone 4S, Appleton North ist deserves a phone like this. hone 4S? This hot new phone ing and Siri understands what Junior Kira Fischer “Finds Siri However, if this phone doesn’t multi-tasks as a phone as well you say. Siri also has a mem- to be very helpful.” “She can suit your fancy, then you can All photos from Google as an IPod. It also slightly re- ory chip. Let’s say you ask basically answer any question. always resort back to your hot Images sembles a real human. How? where the nearest taco shop I like the hands free texting pink Hello Kitty flip phone. FEATURES Appleton, Wisconsin December 2011 Vol. XVII Issue III Page 8 Teacher feature: November Horoscopes Cancer (June 21-July 22) Yes, your handwriting is get- Scorpio (October 23- Mr. Schwalbach ting really messy. Try writing November 21) with your opposite hand, that Your contagious yawns will should definitely be neater. start off a chain reaction in By Maya Murzello your 3rd period class. Next Leo (July 23-August 22) time, warn your teacher before Directing the Varsity Men’s You will encounter writer’s turning the lights off. Choir for the very first time block when you must write at North is Mr. Schwalbach. your next essay. Not to worry, Sagittarius (November 22- He recently graduated from this can easily be fixed. When December 21) By Arpita Wahal St. Olaf College. He worked brainstorming for ideas, hold When feeling uninspired, Look as a teacher’s assistant at your pencil in between your to frogs for inspiration. Aries (March 21-April 19) Eastview High School in toes. Try shoving your hand in Decide against carrying those Apple Valley, Min., and a jar of pickles. Capricorn (December 22- massive textbooks home Oakgrove middle school in January 19) with you this Friday. You’re Bloomington, Mi. He want- Mr. Schwalbach is a new Virgo (August 23- Remember to stop and smell already “booked” for the ed to teach at North because member of the Appleton September 22) the roses once in a while. weekend. his family originally is from North musical depart- Avoid paper cuts at any cost. Appleton. The blood will make you Aquarius (January 20- ment. Taurus (April 20-May 20) His father went to Xavier dream of Twilight all week. February 18) Photo by Nate Correia. Find your backpack buddy High School in Appleton. Stop trying to figure out your and give them a hug. Then He always knew he wanted everyone. In his free time, Libra (September 23- issues. The answer will come buy a new backpack. to teach, but developed his Mr. Schwalbach loves to be October 22) to you in a dream. love for music during high outdoors. Some of his favor- Your encounter with a ba- Gemini (May 21-June 20) school when he was involved ite outdoor activities include nana peel in the hallway will Pisces (February 19- You will have a strong urge to in his school’s music depart- camping, hiking, and biking. make you dive headfirst in March 20) splurge. Resist this and save ment. “Control in letting go,” His goal for choir is to build your locker buddy’s Biology Go buy yourself a candy bar. up your birthday money! Mr. Schwalbach says. He upon the tradition of excel- Project. Apologize profusely. You deserve it. loves that the musical depart- lence while having fun at the Be sure to bring a helmet next ment is like a community same time. time. Ouch. where you can get to know Featured Poetry Untitled Diabetes by Toua Vang Heard in the Hallway by Ashley Hammerstad First I was a little dizzy, By Katie Fleming “I got zero sleep last night!” It would just be easier if I Instantly I felt, Then I was a little wheezy, gave As if the world began to tilt, Thought I was ok, “Ten more hours until the “You told me today was pa- If only I could find something Kept on thinking, Drank down a cup of Kool- Breaking Dawn premiere!” jama day!” to take my mind off every- Thought I was going to die, thing Aid, No sweets, Went down like a parade, “I’m gonna kill ya!” “I got zero sleep last night!” I wish that I could start all No drinks, over No nothing that makes me Heard people crying, “Does this rag smell like chlo- “You told me today was pa- Maybe jump back 10 years tweet, Then I noticed I was trying, roform to you?” jama day!” Where the worst of my wor- Even though I have it, ries were… Struggling to breathe in air, It still doesn’t stop me, Cause I was in fear, “College, college, woo col- Hear something funny? Who I was going to share my I’ve still got a dream, Heard sirens of ambulance, lege!” Something weird? Something apple with, To fulfill and live, Got picked up by strangers, random? Contact Katie Flem- Or who I had to share my Forever I will be… I was in anger, “I have a ton of candy in my ing in person or on Facebook. blocks with at play time Didn’t know what was hap- basement!” It must be fit to print. Have any poetry you would It’s easier for you to walk pening, like to get published? Contact away than help me Arpita Wahal via Facebook It’s easier for you to ignore Arrived at the ER, or email at arpita155@gmail. Sudoku the tears rather than comfort- Got my IV’s on, com with your submissions. ing me My head got lighter, It’s easier for you to be happy My vision got blurrier, and not help me I began to thirst, It’s easier if you just don’t Asked the nurse, think about what we used to Got a cup of water, have Chugged it all down, It’s easier if you overlook the Wasn’t enough, hurt Until it seemed, It’s easier now that you don’t As if I had drank a whole sea, have to deal with my sadness Got my blood checked, Looking at the nurse’s reac- It’s harder for me to smile tion, now I thought her eyes were going It’s harder to be the cheerful to pop out, person I used to be when I’m She left immediately, always down In a fast remedy, It’s harder for me to open up Doctor shows up, Photo provided by Google when you don’t care And said, “You got diabetes”, images. People usually take the easy It was as if those words were Puzzle provided by www.sudokuonline. way out…. spells, And that’s why I hurt alone Being cast to me like hell, SPORTS Appleton, Wisconsin December 2011 Vol. XVII Issue III Page 9 Motivation fuels Lady Lightning basketball

By Andrew Vanden Boogaard

After a stellar 2010 season, the Lightning Girls Basket- ball season is set to begin anew. The Lady Lightning were extremely successful in their efforts last year, posting a 19-5 overall record as well as attaining a co-conference championship. Moreover, the Lightning return seven seniors and all but two of their start- ers on the 2010 squad, while losing graduates Alex Dennee and Nicole Albers. “Everyone is going to have to step up in order to fill the gap,” says senior forward and returning starter Jennie Stage. Jennie Stage gets into position to defend an Apple- “Luckily, we have some ton West player. Photo courtesy of the Appleton Journal. strong underclassmen that will work to make the tran- makes us want to attain more. no matter how good you may sition a little easier.” Senior It was a hard game and defi- be, you can always get better.” guard Kati Baker agrees, say- nitely left a few scars, so we States Baker, “We try to influ- ing, “We will definitely need are going to come back twice ence them to stay positive, be to fill the void [Dennee and as hard this season.” respectful, work hard every Albers have left] but I think it With this high level of mo- day, have no regrets, and just will be more of a team effort tivation, the values that Head enjoy every moment you get, Coach Joe Russom attempts than an individual effort [in Above: Jordyn Dud- because you won’t get the order to replace them].” to instill in his players is key. ley battles for the ball chance to play high school Though this year’s roster “Coach Russom tries to in- sports ever again.” in a conference game may bring some new additions, still an effective work ethic as Considering the multiple it does not change the team’s against Appleton West well as a ‘team first’ mental- ways the Lady Lightning expectations. “Not only does last year, ity,” says Stage. “He makes motivate themselves and oth- our coach expect us to win the Left: Kati Baker drives it clear that there is no room ers throughout the Lightning conference and make it to the to the hoop against an for selfishness on the team.” Basketball Program, look for state championship game, but Appleton West de- Baker adds, “[He instills us the Lightning Girls to have all of us expect that as well,” fender in a conference to] Stay focused, stay togeth- an outstanding, and hopefully says senior forward Jordyn game against Apple- er, do the right thing on and historic season. Dudley. Stage agrees, stating, ton West last year at off the court, and out-work everyone else.” “We, as a team, want to con- North. Along with these vital atti- tinually improve throughout Photos courtesy of the Ap- Lightning Girls the season. We strive to be tudes, North’s seniors look to pleton Journal. Basketball Game: the best conditioned team in reciprocally inspire the young- the FVA and we expect to be a last once playoff time er and more inexperienced top competitor in the state this comes.” players in their program. Dud- Friday December 9th, season.” Says Dudley, “We [as a ley explains, “When we were 2011, 7 p.m. Nevertheless, with their sec- team] all know that you freshmen, we had seniors who tional semifinal loss to cross- raised the expectations for can never take a team didn’t really care about us, so At Appleton North High town rival Appleton East last our team,” Baker said. “We lightly, no matter how many we basically pledged to not be School Gymnasium year, one may wonder how it now know what to expect in times you have beaten them.” ‘those’ seniors when we got to altogether affects this year’s the postseason and we know Stage affirms this belief by that point. We try to instill in team. “Losing last year has that any game could be our stating, “The loss last year younger players the point that Passion: A term Lightning Wrestling knows all about By Bryant Becher change would have to occur, pic wrestler Dan Gable, “The come of Round 3 is ourselves. or a “dead-end” season would first round goes to the kid with Wrestlers find pride in the fact When stepping into the be soon to come. the best technique, the second that people call us crazy for wrestling room for the first Furthermore, that’s why this round goes to the kid with the what we do. We are proud of day of the season, we all knew year the Lightning wrestling most endurance, and the third the fact that when we describe that something was missing. team is going above and be- round goes to the kid with the our sport, people say that they That something was the senior yond, and why our motivation biggest heart.” would never or could never class from last year, which is found in the simple meta- Along with this motto, do that. That’s why no matter consisted of more than half phor of “+1”. Every athletic Lightning wrestlers are fortu- where you look on the wres- the starting varsity line-up. team at Appleton North High Lightning Wrestlers pres- nate enough to have a fantastic tling mat, you will see passion Even before the season began, School knows how to push coaching staff that prepares the in everyone’s eyes, because, ent their new logo for this this year’s team knew that in themselves to the point of team for rounds one and two, in wrestling, without passion Image courtesy of order to gain the respect of breaking, but what sets wres- season. but the entire wrestling team you’re nothing. Without pas- the Lightning Wrestling Team. other teams, we would have tling aside from other sports is knows that no matter how hard sion, you’ll never win the last to use every minute possible that once we are broken, that’s and do that one extra mile. In we are being pushed, the only period. That’s our saying, and to get better. We knew that when we do one more sprint, the words of legendary Olym- person who controls the out- it should be yours too. SPORTS Appleton, Wisconsin December 2011 Vol. XVII Issue III Page 10 Player Profile: Anna Westmark Boys Basketball looks to By Andrew Vanden Q: Who originally got you Boogaard involved in playing hockey when you were younger? draw excitement, success Anna Westmark, senior (i.e. your parents, a friend, forward, captain, Appleton other family members?) By Trent Tetzlaff United Girls Hockey Accolades: Played for both A: My parents got me After reaching new heights U16 & U18 Team Wiscon- started in hockey at the age last year the Appleton North sin, All-time leader in goals, of four. It helped that my four basketball program has points, and assists in Appleton other siblings were already gained respect not only in the United Girls Hockey his- playing hockey. FVA conference, but through- tory, Captain for United Girls out the state. Since the hiring Hockey Team this season. Q: After being an un- of Coach Eric Eastman at the ranked team and making it beginning of the 2009-2010 Q: What are your expec- to the state tournament last season, the team has raised tations for your team this season, how does that expe- the bar each and every year, year? rience affect your expecta- finishing with a 13-12 record tions or goals this year? at the end of last season. Con- Trace Sonnleitner battles for position against a de- A: This year, I think we are sidering this, fans should ex- A: Last year, making it to fender in a non-conference game against Xavier last going to have a great season. pect even bigger and better state as the underdog was year. Photo courtesy of the Appleton Journal. We have a small team but things from this year’s squad. everyone has a lot of talent an awesome experience. We According to senior guard and determination. With hard made it to state because of our Nate Otto, “The team is look- well together and have fun; work we can make it back to hard work and heart. Know- ing to get off to a quicker start there isn’t just one superstar.” state. ing what it is like to get to the than last year to kick-start the With high expectations from Lightning Boys state tournament, I hope the team, which will give us a many on this years’ team, the Basketball Game: Q: After losing three team will use it as a motiva- good chance in a wide-open season should be very enter- seniors to graduation, are tor to work hard all the time FVA conference.” With many taining to follow. and continue to develop their Friday December 2nd, there any individuals who returning weapons, the Light- According to sophomore hockey skills. 2011, 7 p.m. will need to step up and con- ning has a good chance de- forward Mike Lukashewich, tribute now that those three spite losing five seniors from “The guys are always look- girls have left? last year’s squad. ing to do better day-in and At Appleton North High “This year’s team brings an day-out, and they are hungry School Gymnasium A: We lost three strong exciting brand of high-scor- for the top now that they have players last season but we ing, smarts, and a quick paced had a taste of success.” also have three new freshmen tempo to the court,” says Otto. Even the players have that will contribute a lot to the With the loss of five seniors promised an exciting breed team this year. from last year’s team, the line- of basketball to be shown on end of the year.” With many up will have to undergo a ma- the court this year. Senior expectations and still a lot to Q: What types of values jor overhaul. Senior forward Nate Otto says, “If you come prove, the Appleton North do Coach Westmark and Trace Sonnleitner says, “This out and support the team, you boy’s basketball team looks Coach Dier continually try year’s team is filled with hard will for sure see a dunk by to excel and excite fans and to instill in you and other Anna Westmark looks working individuals who play Mike Lukashewich before the students alike this year. upperclassmen throughout to pass toward a team- the season? mate in a game last year at Appleton Family A: Mainly, they want us Ice Center. Photo by Jeff to be leaders. They want us Gosda. to set good examples for the underclassmen to follow on Q: Though sophomore and off the ice. They really Emma Kohl and junior stress discipline, hard work, Katie Trucco are individuals leadership, commitment, and who will be strong defenders integrity. this season, who are some other players that will add to your strengths on offense “This year, I think this year? we are going to have a great season. We have A: Well, with such a small a small team but every- team, we are counting on the fact that everyone is going one has a lot of talent to contribute offensively, and determination. including Katie and Emma on With hard work we can defense.

make it back to state.” Q: Lastly, are there any -Anna Westmark specific values or beliefs that you instilled in yourself from going to the state tour- Q: What certain aspects of nament last March? your game do you work on most during practice? A: Knowing what an incredible experience going A: During practice, I mostly to state is, I focus on staying work on my shooting because healthy by watching what I I know that is something I re- eat and staying strong in order ally need to improve. to offer my best effort to the team. CULTURE Appleton, Wisconsin December 2011 Vol. XVII Issue III Page 11 Tolkien remembered Cereal wreaths make as a man of genius excellent holiday treat By Mckenna Rakestraw By Matt Hendrickson With the delicate snow flurries faithfully floating to the welcoming ground, the Wisconsin Hello Readers. And welcome back to the depths of the base- winter season is here. And following closely behind Jack Frost is the holiday season, full of joy, ment. Last month I spent the whole time giving, music, excitement, and food. The holidays are a great time to pull out your traditional writing about comic books before going recipes that have been passed down from generations before to be shared and enjoyed by the over the DC reboot. That reboot has been people you love. This holiday season my family, like every year in the past, will select our fa- big news in the general geek community vorite Christmas recipe, handed down by my grandma, “Corn Flakes Holiday Wreaths.” This ever since it was announced last summer. simple, yet delicious, sweet treat is bound to create memories of sticky marshmallow hands, But this month I don’t really have any big sugary temptations, and plenty of smiles accompanying hearty laughter. So please enjoy one of news like that. So instead, I’m going to give my family’s Christmas traditions, and make it one of your own. Season’s Greetings! you a brief history lesson. It all starts with a man named John Ron- Recipe: ald Reuel Tolkien, and his incredibly successful series of books Ingredients known as The Lord of the Rings. 1/3 cup butter Now Tolkien was an interesting man. He had fought for the 1 package (10 oz. about 40) regular British army in World War I. Professionally, he was a professor marshmallows of Linguistics, fluent in over a dozen languages and competent - or - in up to forty. He even went so far as to invent his own lan- 4 cups miniature marshmallows guages, just for fun. Just for the record, I’m not talking about a 1 teaspoon green food coloring few random words that would sound like nonsense to everyone 6 cups Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® else. I mean full blown lan- cereal guages, complete with their Red cinnamon candies own systems of grammar. Prepared vanilla frosting Did I mention he did this Directions Google Images for fun? Unique languages weren’t 1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely the only thing he made up melted. Remove from heat. Stir in food coloring. for fun. Back in World War I, Tolkien contracted a num- 2. Add Kellogg’s Corn Flakes cereal. Stir until well coated. ber of illnesses when fight- ing in the Battle of Somme. 3. Portion warm cereal mixture evenly by using a 1/4 cup dry measure coated with cooking While he was recuperating, spray. Using sprayed fingers, quickly shape into individual wreaths. Dot with cinnamon candies, he started writing some fan- using prepared frosting to hold candies in place. Store in single layer in airtight container. tasy stories. He’d always been a fan of mythology and folklore, so he thought Mackenna Rakestraw is an Appleton North Junior, if you have any further ques- he would make up his own. Tolkien: A master of Fantasy tions, compliments or ideas, she can be reached by Facebook. Google Images This mythology, which is now generally referred to as Tolk- ien’s Legendarium eventually developed into an entire fantasy Rock and Roll Trivia world. And this world is complete with a fully developed pan- By Sean Lyons theon of deities, its own races, nations, geography, history, and of course: languages. The inhabitants of the world Tolkien had In 1980, after the death of singer Ian Curtis of the post -punk band Joy created called it Arda. You probably know it as Middle-Earth. Division, what band did Joy Division’s remaining members go on to In 1937, Tolkien published The Hobbit, a fantasy tale about the form and achieve commercial success with throughout the eighties? adventures of a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins. It soon proved to be immensely successfully, and people everywhere demanded Frank Zappa called which of his guitar players, his “Little Italian a sequel. Pictured: Frank Zappa Virtuoso?” Now The Hobbit wasn’t originally a part of the Legendari- Google Images um, but Tolkien decided to change that for the sequel. So after All answers must be posted to the Facebook wall of Sean Lyons. Prizes editing and revising The Hobbit into the Legendarium, Tolkien include a hug from Mr. Lyons, and a chance to win a free tye-dye T-shirt. began to work on the sequel, which was published in 1954, and was called The Lord of the Rings. And The Lord of the Rings soon inspired the entire High Fantasy genre. I’m sure you’ve heard of that new game, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, which came out in November. I bet you’ve also heard of games like Dungeons and Dragons, War- craft or Game of Thrones. I could go on for pages listing books, video games, mov- ies, role playing games and TV shows that were influenced, whether directly or indirectly, by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Who, by the way, has had seventeen novels in his Legendarium published posthumously. All because he had some weird hobbies.

Matt Hendrickson is an Appleton North senior. If you have any question, comments, or ideas you would like to discuss with him regarding his column, he is reachable via Facebook. CULTURE Appleton, Wisconsin December 2011 Vol. XVII Issue III Page 12

What’s on your playlist?By Calen Schruender Freshman: David Brooker Sophomore: Allie Frank Junior: Salma Sanchez Senior: Finn Bjornerud Staff Mamber: Mrs. S.G.

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