Appleton, Wisconsin November 2010 Vol. XVI Issue

the appleton north NOCTILUCA Appleton, Wisconsin November 2010 Vol. XVI Issue III Inside this issue: Photo from wcco.com Photo from postcrescent.com Photo from nydailynews.com Photo from care2.com Photo from dallavoice.com Justin Aeberg, Cody Barker, Raymond Chase, Tyler Clementi, and Billy Lucas were all LGBT young adults subjected to sexual orientation discrimination and took their own lives. Impact of abuse hits home Campaign combats Cody Barker of Shiocton, Politicians and celebrities like Wisconsin, was a member of ‘intolerance and hate’ President Obama, Ellen DeGe- “The loss of Cody and the Appleton LGBT Alliance neres, and Ke$ha have shown all the other victims of of rising gay-bullying and good friend of many. His their support for this peace recent death on September 13 hurtful bullying has By Siri Pairin movement by posting videos American brought shock and hurt to not spreading the message of toler- sparked a new only his family and friends, but educational system Over the past few weeks, a ance. determination in the entire community. Cody pg. 3 string of suicides and cases of Several Wisconsin Univer- LGBT and young adult was 17 years old. abuse due to sexual orientation sities have also taken action in The loss of Cody and all the communities alike.” discrimination have forced the spreading the “It Gets Better” other victims of bullying has -- Siri Pairin issue of acceptance directly message. Students at UW Madi- sparked a new determination onto the table. son attended a candlelit vigil on in LGBT and young adult com- LGBT community members Because of the lack of ac- October 20th in action against munities alike. The “It Gets and allies together. Rally at- ceptance, tolerance, and un- the bullying of gay students. At Better” Campaign, founded by tendees listened to personal derstanding society offers for UW-Whitewater, home to sev- author and media specialist Dan stories of gay abuse victims Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and eral victims of gay abuse—both Savage, pledges to “speak up with accepting ears and partici- Transgendered students, many verbal and physical—a rally to against intolerance and hate.” pated in voicing their troubles, LGBT young adults have a counter the intolerance brought concerns, and comments in an hard time coping in a society open mic format. that tends to singularly praise Many students in the Ap- “the norm.” Gay-bullying has pleton community have been Obesity in America peaked in its trend across the impacted by not only the loss nation, and the results have pg. 6 of Cody, but also the effects of been devastating. bullying. Some victims of abuse and “You may have noticed peo- discrimination tragically took ple walking around with purple their own lives to escape the T-shirts last Wednesday, Octo- prejudice. Justin Aeberg, Bil- ber 10th, and that was a signal ly Lucas, Asher Brown, Seth of remembrance for the lives Walsh, Raymond Chase, Tyler lost due to gay suicides,” says Clementi, and Cody Barker are junior Anna Barton, co-presi- only a handful of those across Photo by Siri Pairin dent for North’s Gay-Straight the nation who elected to end Students at UW-Whitewater gather in support of the Alliance. their lives rather than suffer. “It Gets Better” campaign. See Pairin, page 2

Basketball preview Panel rejects recent book ban request intendent Lee Allinger as a she said “no one in his right defended the parent’s request pg. 9 Creed challenger result of the parent’s request mind would go through.” to remove the novel from the calls on parents for reconsideration. In Feb- Garnering a fair amount of freshman curriculum. Lueck ruary, Linda Hash submit- public attention, the meeting tearfully implored the com- to be vigilant ted a request that Creed be was attended by over thirty mittee to “take social agendas removed from the freshman people. Four people addressed out of classrooms.” By Catie Edmondson the committee and shared The challenger was allot- “It is vital that we are their opinions; two students ted ten minutes to present her Emotions ran high at the able to discuss issues and two parents. request to the committee. Cit- Appleton Area School Dis- Maria Peeples, a senior at ing profanity and sexual situ- trict materials review com- that we face in the Appleton East, spoke against ations as her justifications for mittee meeting October 25th, hallways every day.” banning the book. Voicing removing the book, Hash said where it was unanimously -- Maria Peeples that she understood the edgy she felt “it would be a disser- voted to reject a parent’s re- subject matter of the book vice to students” if she did not quest to ban the controversial curriculum. Though her son, a could be offensive to some, try to remove the book. novel The Body of Christo- student at East High School, she maintained that “it is vital Remarking “the con- pher Creed from the AASD was given an alternate book that we are able to discuss is- cept of educational value Mumford & Sons freshman curriculum. to read, Hash felt that the con- sues that we face in the hall- seems to triumph profanity,” tent of Creed justified greater pg. 12 The committee assembled ways every day.” Hash urged the committee with the purpose of providing action, and embarked on the In stark contrast to Pee- a recommendation to Super- removal process; a journey ples’ views, parent Jody Lueck See Edmondson, page 2 NEWS Appleton, Wisconsin November 2010 Vol. XVI Issue III Page 2 One Act advances to state Dance to turn By Laurel McKenzie

The theatre department’s One Act team competed on North neon Friday last week in Oconto By Natalie Duncombe bands. The opening set fea- Falls to advance from the sec- tures music from Joe Hujet, tional level to the state level. The thought of school will Paul Episcipo, and Ryan Col- The One Act team, a group of typically bring to mind thick ligan, with the band Some- technicians and actors that per- textbooks and bad cafeteria thing Solid to follow. form competitively at schools food -- not exactly a recipe For the five dollar entrance Photo from ANHS Theater Facebook ANHS Photo from across the state, is performing Students practice before a big performance. for a party. Well, that’s about fee, people will also get front a 30-minute rendition of Wil- colades are awarded to deserv- Sunday sessions as well. It to change. row seats to the much antici- liam Shakespeare’s A Midsum- ing schools, such as Acting all accumulates to a twelve- The students of Mrs. pated glowstick competition. mer’s Nights Dream. Awards, Ensemble Awards, hour rehearsal on a Saturday, Dechant’s third hour business An extra two dollar charge Halfway through October, and the highest award of the in which the team rehearses class are putting on a Neon will be applied at the door for the team passed on from the festival, Critics Choice. The the sole act of putting up and Dance Party this Friday, No- those who have not purchased district level at Bayport with theatre department has an out- taking down their enormous, vember 19th, which is defi- their ticket in advance. the unanimous approval of the standing record of One Act multi-level set. nitely not a usual class proj- What should be worn to judges, citing their highlights pieces; North has advanced The complexities and intri- ect. Working with an advisor such an event? Casual, pref- of the show to be the costumes, to state for the past thirteen cacies of the set can create a from the Junior Achievement erably neon clothing will staging, and unity of the cast consecutive years, and been unique challenge for the team, program, students have cre- most likely do. There is no and crew. awarded Critics Choice for said Junior and cast member ated a “company” in their need to bring out the home- One Act is a section of fo- eleven of those years. Anna Barton. class. coming suit or dress for this rensics that requires partici- The process of One Act is After a week of dress re- After brainstorming for school function. pating schools to put together a difficult one. The director of hearsals, the team takes their a potential “product,” the Because it wouldn’t be a play of 35 minutes or less, the program, Mr. Parker, se- work to the district competi- idea of a dance won the most a party without some danc- and be able to set and strike lects the show and then the cast tion to perform for three judg- support. Under the leader- ing, a DJ will be there to lay the scenery in under a total of in early September through an es. Judge comments in the past ship of Company President down some beats to dance to ten minutes. There are three audition process. Cuttings of have noted the cohesiveness Nick Kapheim, the class has until 11 p.m. So make sure to levels of competition: district, the script and blocking begin of the group, teamwork, and a planned out the whole dance. dust off those glowsticks, be- sectional, and state, each one and move on from there. The professional level of maturity Beginning at 8 p.m. the cause in the words of senior getting progressively more cast and crew rehearse daily when dealing with the compe- night will start with perfor- Ryan Colligan “it should be a difficult to pass. At state, ac- every evening, with frequent tition as a whole. mances from a few student bumpin’ time.” Career Academy designs logo for Pairin, Abuse, from page 1 Students have begun to get Goods Made Good organization involved in the “It Gets Better” By Cassy Konter pleased in the variety of logos campaign and expressed their and narrowed it down to two sorrow, support, and determi- Appleton Career Academy designs which consisted of a nation to overcome bullying in students recently helped local flower and a tree. response to these tragic losses business Goods Made Good After a week of redesign- over the past few weeks. design a logo that the commu- ing, ACA students submitted Students facing problems nity can recognize. their final work to the Goods with bullying or acceptance

Goods Made Good, a small Made Good board. In the end, can find support from school Photo by Siri Pairin business branched off of Good- only one design was chosen. alliances, community pro- UW-Whitewater students will, takes torn and stained The Goods Made Good board grams, and helpful adults. display signs to promote clothes that are not sellable Made Good helps keep clothes decided on the flower design “LGBT bullying is a sig- peaceful LGBT relations and uses these pieces to create out of landfills. which showed simplicity and nificant concern, especially in at a recent campus rally. scarves, skirts, home décor and With little preparation time, also included the wood violet, this area,” said Barton. “For- more. ACA students went to the otherwise known as the Wis- tunately, there are many op- ive administrative figures.” This business creates jobs for Goodwill Shiner Center in consin state flower. tions available for help, such “Help is out there,” Barton people in the community who downtown Appleton to pres- This design will be used as high school and college said. “You just need to be have trouble finding a job, and ent their logo idea to a board throughout the Fox Valley. Gay Straight Alliances, local aware of it.” prides themselves on being a room of Goods Made Good Goods Made Good is planning youth programs like the one at North’s GSA meets the sec- “green” business; by creating representatives. The people trade shows to educate people Harmony Café in Downtown ond Thursday of every month. a one of a kind piece, Goods from Goods Made Good were on the organization’s goals. Appleton, as well as support- The next meeting is Dec. 9.

Edmondson, priate book for the ninth grade to a close, it was committee [she] wanted.” When asked heard.” curriculum. The vote was member Peri Tyink who dis- what her next step would be, Allinger has yet to make a Book ban, called after a lengthy discus- played an outpour of emo- she assumed that Superinten- decision regarding the fate of sion, which was guided by a tion. Passionately explaining dent Allinger would rule in the book in the AASD. When from page 1 checklist of preset questions. how Creed teaches empathy to agreement with the committee he does, Hash will be notified The student representative teenage readers, Tyink cried, and responded “the next step and will be provided with “a to consider the effect Creed from Appleton West, senior “if there is one thing we can would be for me to appeal to timeline in which she could has on the welfare of children, Alexis Paladini reasoned “the teach our children and relay the school board, but I’m un- [appeal] to the board level,” and concluded: “we don’t need whole point of the freshman through history, it’s compas- sure if I’m going to do that.” according to Director of Hu- ninth graders reading ‘edgy’ Communication Arts curricu- sion.” Hash continued that she manities Nan Bunnow. books when there are so many lum is to make [freshmen] After the meeting, Hash “would like parents to be vigi- The last book that was chal- others out there.” more attuned to themselves, expressed disappointment, lant” in knowing what’s going lenged and taken to the district The committee dissented and this book is the definition admitting that she thought the on in their children’s lives, and committee level in the AASD from the challenger’s opinion, of what the curriculum is ask- “committee appropriately ad- “if there’s something going was Happy Endings Are All however, and unanimously ing for.” dressed” the topic, although on that they don’t agree with, Alike by Sandra Scoppettone, voted that Creed is an appro- As the discussion came the “decision wasn’t what they should make their voice in 1984. OPINIONS Appleton, Wisconsin November 2010 Vol. XVI Issue III Page 3

Let your voice Sacrifice of summer needed to succeed By Austin Herrling be heard Education is a topic that high The Noctiluca staff graciously school students can claim a accepts any letters to the edi- greater knowledge of than most tor which will be published adults. We’re living through it; as space allows. Please limit anything else is recollection, submissions to no more than from different teachers, differ- 250 words. Anonymous submissions will not be printed ent times. We know what it’s and all writing is subject to like to sit in classrooms for editing via our policy state- seven and a half hours, day ment below. All letters to the and day out, with weekends, editor can be dropped off in holidays, and the odd Friday the designated folder on the off, for three quarters of the door of the Publications Lab year. at the south end of the LMC, How, then, does anyone else or e-mailed to Mrs. Bruce or have the right to decide wheth- Mr. Ramponi, the staff advi- er or not we stay for even lon- sors, at: brucesusanne@aasd. k12.wi.us or ger? [email protected]

.wi.us. “On average, one Photo by David Hartman month of knowledge is Children in America are estimated to lose an entire calander year of schooling Noctiluca Mission due to the three month summer vacation, which some say is no longer needed Statement lost each time summer because of the lack of dependence the United States has on a rural economy. To publish news, information, rolls around.” entertainment and opinion ar- - Austin Herrling more of schooling out of the three months lost every sum- solution to this problem. With ticles for and about student, traditional three-month summer. Over the standard twelve more time spent in classrooms, faculty and administration ac- mer break – citing research years of American schooling, Regardless of our opin- students have more time to tivities, interests and policies. on knowledge lost over the more than an entire calendar learn, less time to forget, and Our goal is to maintain high ion on official decisions on summer. He holds “that month year of learning is thrown can achieve higher as a result. ethical standards and provide education, perhaps best ex- makes a difference.” away. The system Americans use a forum for free and respon- pressed by a Newsweek ar- An article in TIME last Decline in education can sible expression of student ticle title, “Good Thing Kids for summer was based on ru- July presents some of the facts be seen everywhere. Once views. The newspaper strives Can’t Vote,” President Barack ral life and a rural economy, – on average, for students of number one during the Cold for a high level of competen- Obama stated in an interview neither of which this country high socio-economic status, War in science and math, cy and welcomes diversity of on the first of this month that is dependent on any longer. scope, depth and breadth of one month of knowledge is Americans have slipped back a longer school year is in the Perhaps it is finally time to al- coverage in order to heighten lost each time summer rolls to places 21 and 25 interna- best interest of all students for ter one of the longest standing mutual understanding and around. For those in lower-in- tionally, respectively. Clearly, a number of reasons. institutions in order to succeed awareness through our entire come families, the loss is even something needs to change. A in the current world. I for one school community. He calls for a single month greater; somewhere around longer school year is one such am all for it. Noctiluca Policy Statement Published ten times per year, the student newspaper of Ap- Cheers and Jeers Editorial Staff pleton North High School is a Siri Pairin...... Editor-In-Chief forum in which its student ed- By Laurel McKenzie Megan Van Boxtel...... News Editor itorial board makes decisions Paige Resch...... Features Editor regarding its contents. Cheers: Brooke Resch...... Centerspread Editor Unsigned editorials express Laurel McKenzie...... Opinions Editor Jimmy John’s - for deliver- the views of the majority of the Alex Vanden Boogaard...... Sports Editor editorial board. Letters to the ing and giving customers the Jeers: Andy Barta Image by Abbey Edmonds...... Culture Editor editor are welcomed and will opportunity to order online to WKCE testing- for the future Jensen Enz...... 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Natalie Duncombe Trent Tetzlaff disruption of the school pro- Youth Orchestra Concert Blocked sites – for limiting Monica Stoeger Sarah Sigman cess, as are all contents of the - for rocking out harder than paper. our creativity and undermin- Danielle Dahl Nate Coreia red granite, which is the state Opinions in letters are not ing our maturity levels. Maggie Hackett Kelsey Lorenz mineral. Also, for teaching us necessarily those of the staff, Parent Portal – for being Neha Siddigvi Christian Bakken how to Bucky. nor should any opinion ex- down for weeks straight and Marit Bakken Austin Herrling Rally to Restore Sanity and Arpita Wahal Sean Lyons pressed in a public forum be getting countless students in construed as the opinion or or Fear - for existing. Thank trouble with countless parents. policy of the Appleton North you, Jon Stewart and Stephen Paper cuts – for appearing so High School administration, Colbert. harmless but sapping so much unless so attributed. The OneAct Team - for The Noctiluca is also available The Noctiluca reserves the of the victim’s strength and making it to state for the 13th in an online format. right to publish images in both morale to go on. year. Break a leg, guys! print and online format. The Gunpowder Plot - for Visit us at www.aasd.k12.wi.us/north. Shaniqua - for comforting attempting to blow up Parlia- our delicate behinds when Contact Information ment 405 years ago. Always they are in so much need of Appleton North High School remember the 5th of Novem- squishiness. A round of ap- 5000 N. Ballard Road ber to check for people lurk- plause for our newest member Appleton, WI 54913 ing about in your basements Or find us on Facebook. Search for Noctiluca. to the editorial staff. Phone: (920) 832-4300 with 36 barrels of gunpowder. OPINIONS Appleton, Wisconsin November 2010 Vol. XVI Issue III Page 4 Merit pay: the answer to an education dilemma? By Christian Bakken Merit pay, also known as pay-for-performance, is de- The United States has a fined by the U.S. Department problem with its education of Labor as a raise in pay based system. The American sys- on a set of criteria set by the tem is lagging behind that of employer. Now, in almost all most other developed nations businesses, the merit pay sys- and shows few signs of im- tem keeps a healthy turnover provement as U.S. students’ of unproductive employees rankings have slipped through and rewards those who excel. the decades from number one Why shouldn’t teachers also be in science and math to 21st paid for their effectiveness in and 25th place, respectively. the classroom, rather than the current method of determin- “Why shouldn’t teaching pay and employment off of years served and degrees held? ers also be paid for President Obama is among their effectiveness in many important figures who the classroom, rather have voiced their support for than .... determining merit pay programs. Though only scattered districts in

pay and employment America use a merit pay sys- Photo by Jensen Enz off of years served and tem now, Obama proposed Mrs. Hestres recently demonstrates a math problem in her pre-calc class. Some degrees held?” last year to increase the num- believe that teachers’ pay should be based on the performance of students. -Christian Bakken ber of these districts by 150 city school districts with many ers and would-be-teachers.” ment showed no differences. and quadruple the funding struggling students in com- Unfortunately, merit pay and At North, our consistent for merit pay. Some critics parison to teachers at wealthy ratings can also lead to stress high scores on tests and the however, especially teach- The economy has never seen suburban schools. Also, some and psychological harm, as in overall affluent nature of the ers unions, have voiced con- a worse situation in over 70 teachers teach subjects that one case where a Los Angeles student body should mean that cerns with the program. They years and it would be foolish to cannot be adequately tested schoolteacher committed sui- North teachers would come claim, with some basis, that throw more money at the prob- such as gym or music classes. cide after receiving below av- out ahead in a merit pay sys- merit pay can only be based lem like it has been done too Many teachers are in their erage ratings. When merit pay tem based off of test scores. off of test scores, which do not many times in the past. With job for more than money, as a has been tested, results vary. In In the end, it can hardly adequately reflect the many so many attempts to fix our 2000 Public Agenda survey of Little Rock, students showed be argued that the Ameri- facets of teaching and cannot education system unsuccess- 900 new teachers noted. They large improvement in math can education system doesn’t be measured accurately. They fully, one old idea seems to be state that considerations other scores when taught by teachers need some form of fixing, contend that merit pay would rising in popularity; merit pay. than money are “significantly paid by performance. In Nash- but whether merit pay is the disadvantage teachers in inter- more important to most teach- ville though, a similar experi- answer remains to be seen. Online social media dangerous in high dosages Sean Lyons on some recently uploaded users. For some, it makes us pictures that don’t even have revert into a state of terrible Life for me is now strange. you in them? Is most of the grammar and shallow conver- A sort of more tangible expe- content even worth your time? sation. For the rest it’s not so rience, that unless I pause and And if you think that it is, how bad. Some still maintain their reflect on the past month and a much time do you spend? Ten lives, keeping Facebook on a half, seems more and more un- minutes? Two hours? An af- leash, unlike the heavy users, usually natural. Cumulatively, ternoon? For some, IM-ing who are all leashed to the met- the time I’ve saved since is is worth the time, others, it’s aphorical lamppost by theirs somewhat stunning, and it Farmville, or Mafia Wars, or Facebooks. The first thing they seems as though my life and whatever they can find to fill do after school is check their mindset have been restored to in the excess time that bore- Facebook, the first thing they

a more natural rhythm. What’s Photo by www.acreslandtrust.org dom provides, but in the long- do after their 4th hour class the cause of this transforma- Spending time on Facebook can be fun occasion- run, how much time have you gets out is check their Face- tion? Kids, I am pleased to ally, but a self-imposed limit is important in retaining spent on it, and was that time book, the thing that they con- inform you that you all can be individuality and a real life. well spent considering what stantly check and update dur- like me and achieve a similar could have been accomplished ing dinner is their Facebook. rhythmic equilibrium by sim- for friends? Well, if friends are I rather play Rock Band, or elsewhere? Does anyone notice this awful ply… deleting your Facebook. as important for you as they would I rather spend that time trend? But deleting your Face- are for me, then you’ll want to writing a song? Would I rather “What could have We’ve come to the point book? How would you keep hang with them when you’re IM several friends at once, as a nation where we are con- in contact with your friends? free. It’s as simple as that re- typing the stale phrases “lol” been accomplished stantly connected to some- Why would deleting your Fa- ally. That’s how I get in touch and “lmao” and not meaning elsewhere?” thing technological, why? cebook even cross your mind with my friends, and getting in a word of it, as we all do, be- - Sean Lyons How often, and who included when it’s such an efficient way touch with me? Well, if I don’t cause it’s a safe response, or spends every spare moment on of staying connected? answer my cell phone, ask for would I rather be with several A friend of mine uttered Facebook, or playing Xbox, or Let me start by saying this, my house phone number. But friends? something out of the blue the in the middle of texting some- I don’t admire the feeling of deleting your Facebook? How To many, this polarizes peo- other day, “Facebook is talk- one. detachment that my genera- could you even stomach the ple, abstaining from Facebook ing to yourself, and hoping We’re so attached to what tion has grown accustomed thought? The thought? My would seemingly restrict your that someone will comment.” is so unnecessary that it dis- to; during passing time I don’t thoughts don’t feel that Face- friendships, but think about it, What he said really struck a tracts us from ourselves., It’s listen to my iPod (I don’t even book lives up to its hype. when observing the Live News chord in me, and it’s the best a downward spiral of original- own one), I despise texting, Would I rather spend an af- Feed, how much of the infor- way that I can even describe ity. Don’t distract yourselves and the only website I even ternoon in front of a computer mation is even relevant? Who how Facebook portrays its so much; do something else enjoy using is Youtube, and as screen or in a park? Would cares if someone commented for your own sake. FEATURES Appleton, Wisconsin November 2010 Vol. XVI Issue III Page 5 Research shows that teenagers would Teacher be geniuses if they would just grow up By Arpita Wahal learning. Research suggests Feature: that due to a gender differ- How does the average ence, girls and boys have the Ms. Reed teenager possess the tre- potential to learn challenging mendous ability to perform material at different stages. multitasking, yet rely on emo- Girls peak around the ages tional means when it comes to of 12 to 15 and boys around making decisions? The unique the age of 17. Therefore, it is structure of the developing important that teachers do not teenage brain is held respon- inadvertently miss the oppor- sible for this. tunity to reach them. The average teenager tends Teenagers are often lim- to utilize the region of the Photo by Jensen Enz ited by the confines of their brain called the amygdala, A cross-sectional view of Mr. Meixl’s iconic brain. academic duties. They are which is a hormonal instead often placed in intellectually of neurological area of the ing together during this time proven to increase the brain’s demanding courses which brain. Consequently, teenag- period. learning ability. Hands-on forcibly assist in developing Photo by Jensen Enz Ms. Reed has been ers make more emotional “When the neurologi- activities are highly effective their brains to a greater de- and less rational decisions. cal connections of the brain learning experiences. When gree. This may do so to some teaching for more than The appeal of having fun is aren’t used, a process known students are provided with extent, but teenagers also 20 years. so powerful that it ultimately as ‘pruning’ takes place,” feedback, it also improves the benefit greatly from creative By Brooke Resch overpowers the region of states Mr. Meixl. This highly brain’s efficiency. Studying play, which actively engages brain that recognizes any complex muscle functions by right before bedtime securely students with the activity and Ms. Reed is currently negative consequences. On a “use it or lose it” concept. instills newly attained infor- each other. “Teenagers nowa- a staple in the Social Stud- the contrary, an adult is able Connections that are utilized mation into the mind. Studies days have no time for creative ies department. She does not to make decisions marked will strengthen the brain. Oth- have also proven that per- play,” said Meixl. dress funny, nor does she play with more sensibility as it er connections will disappear forming aerobic exercise can Although most of the Schoolhouse Rock videos; she utilizes the fully developed and never be used. Although stimulate the brain’s neurons information known today has no gimmick. She is, rather, frontal lobe. the brain reaches its complete Learning takes place be- about the teenage brain is well respectably marked by the fun The developing brain has state of maturation around the tween synapses, or the move- researched and supported in her students have in her class- many unconnected areas age of 25, adults still have the ment of neuron impulses. the scientific community, it room and the success they that have yet to reach a state ability to establish brand new During this critical develop- is also at its own adolescent have on standardized tests. of complete development. neurological connections. ment period, cellular excite- stage, since most discoveries In her 20-plus year career, Numerous neurologically Specific learning tech- ment increases significantly, have only been within the last Ms. Reed has taught a variety stimulated synapses are fir- niques have been scientifically resulting in more effective century. of courses from Civics to AP U.S. History to History in Me- dia. For sixteen years, she was Gadgets: The Barnes & Noble ‘Nook’ also a coach for Future Prob- By Monica Stoeger As with all innovations lier and gives the Barnes & termine which one consumers lem Solvers, an experience she there is always a competitor. Noble device a good run for prefer. calls the highlight of her teach- One of the most exciting The Amazon Kindle would be its money, one minimal con- With the Kindle, the de- ing career. and accommodating inventions that competitor. Both eReaders trast between the two may design incorporates many buttons So the question had to be in technology these days is the have useful fea- and controls on the asked: “Why do you like his- eReader and its accompanying tures, like vis- outside whereas the tory so much?” eBooks. One popular example ibility in the Nook features the “It’s the human story,” of the product is the Barnes sunlight, ever-popular touch said Reed, smiling. “It’s why & Noble “Nook” whose price but both screen. The touch we’re here.” ranges up to $250. would like screen is located One of her current AP A contemporary must- to be the sole at the bottom of the American Studies students, have, this “library on the go” powerhouse in page, and the only buttons junior Laurel McKenzie, com- offers a sleek and compact the business. the Nook has are the arrows on mented that “She is an effec- design which makes it great Al- the sides for turning pages. tive and energetic teacher that for travel. As Professor Roy though the Finally, the Nook has a gives students access to our Hinkley of “Gilligan’s Island” Kindle hit the capacity of about 1,500 books. country’s history.” would attest, the portable de- s h e l v e s An avid reader that re- On her favorite part of vice enables you to leave that ear- quires more space may being a teacher, Reed said that suitcase full of books at home. also utilize a memory “It’s definitely getting to know The Nook compares in card. the students. It’s the relation- size to a paperback novel, Over one million ship. It’s getting to know a lot weighing in at a minis- eBooks are available for the of really cool people, especial- cule 12 ounces and Nook, many at no cost to the ly juniors because [they] are having proportions reader. Downloads are fast so on the cusp of being young of about 7.7” in length and and easy. The Nook can also adults. I just like seeing that 4.9” in width. This en- double as an mp3 player or be process.” ables the reader to used with audio books. A more Fortunately, Appleton be able to hold the recent introduction is the Nook North will never run out of device in one hand Color, a great option for maga- students for Ms. Reed to get to while turning pages zines and children’s books. know, keeping her job very en- with the same hand at the All in all, the Nook is joyable. “There are days I can’t

touch of a button. This means Image by Paige Resch suitable for a three hour tour or believe I get paid to do this be- no more worries about paying Barnes & Noble’s Nook includes a vast memory an extended stay on a deserted cause I like doing it. I’m lucky library fines for torn pages. in order to stack up to traditional books. island. that I get to do something that I love so much.” CENTERSPREAD Appleton, Wisconsin November 2010 Vol. XVI Issue III Page 6

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Graphic by Brooke Resch and Jensen Enz Rising BMIs hurt the national life expectancy By Marit Bakken early as their 20s, and they are lives and carrying the extra made the connection between not dropping the extra pounds. weight longer, and the impact obesity and life expectancy. In 1900, the life expec- The parents of the patients in of this is likely to shorten life Some researchers estimate that tancy in the U.S. was 48 years the study did not reach that expectancy. obesity causes about 300,000 old. Ever since then, the life obesity milestone until their This increasing trend of deaths in the U.S. annually. In expectancy has been increas- 30s, and their grandparents obesity at a young age doesn’t addition, obesity is fueling an ing steadily, and now is at 78.4 did not reach that milestone show signs of stopping, either. epidemic of type-2 diabetes, years old. However, many until their 40s or 50s. In other Researcher Joyce Lee MD,a which also reduces lifespan. new studies have shown that, words, more Americans are pediatric endocrinologist at All of these factors con- due to obesity, children now getting heavier earlier in their the University of Michigan, tribute to a severe problem. are predicted to live shorter states “Our research indicates The New England Journal of lives than their parents. that higher numbers of young Medicine shows that if the

This is not just a small and middle-age American Photo from google images current trends in obesity con- drop, either. Life expectancy adults are becoming obese at Research shows obese tinue, by 2020, nearly half the for the average American younger and younger ages.” U.S population will be obese dig their own graves. could decline by as much as The link between obesity by World Health Organization 5 years unless aggressive ef- and shortened life expectancy standards. This means that forts are made to slow rising is well established. Dr. David Research is showing that even more people will expe- rates of obesity, according to Allison of the University of two-thirds of American adults rience the increased risks for the National Institute on Ag- Alabama said, “Obesity has a are overweight and that the heart disease, diabetes and ing (NIA). profound effect on life span, prevalence of obesity in U.S. other health complications. One study on BMIs increasing the risk for heart adults has increased about 50 Many of the obese de- (body mass index) from the disease, diabetes and some percent per decade since 1980. scribe food as an addiction. On

International Journal of Obe- Photo from google images types of cancer. Younger peo- These studies point to addi- the lines of that analogy, spe- sity reports that Americans The dangerously over- ple are especially vulnerable, tional research indicating that cialists are looking at young born between 1966 and 1985 weight are more prone to in part because they have more severely obese people live up Americas as a generation in became obese at a much ear- health issues. years to live and more time for to 20 years less than people need of an intervention. lier age than their parents, as the obesity to take its toll.” who are not overweight, and CENTERSPREAD Appleton, Wisconsin November 2010 Vol. XVI Issue III Page 7 Michelle Obama takes on childhood obesity By Abbey Edmonds play a fundamental part in creating healthy choices for chil- The Food and Drug First lady Michele Obama dren, and educating children Administration established the Lets Move! to make healthy choices for campaign in February of last themselves. has started collaborat- year, in reaction to the child- The Food and Drug Ad- ing with retailers hood obesity epidemic within ministration has started collab- and manufactures America and a generation. orating with retailers and man- to implement new President Obama fashioned ufactures to implement new the Task Force on Childhood packaging, informing consum- packaging, inform- Obesity to craft and prompt an ers of the nutritional value of ing consumers of the inter-agency plan that uses a the item and making it easier nutritional value of the structured and logical strategy, to make healthy choices.

Graphic by Brooke Resch item and making identifies critical benchmarks, The American Academy and contours an action plan to of Pediatrics has resolved to it easier to make halt and impede the rampant educate doctors and nurses healthy choices. rise in of childhood obesity. concerning obesity and guar- The First Lady and the antee that they frequently test San Francisco recently banned the Happy Meal and Task Force on Childhood Obe- and observe children’s BMI, all meals that include a children’s toy without meet- • Kids have fun being active sity focus on “the four pillars and write prescriptions on being certain fruit and vegetable requirements. Although and eating healthy of the Lets Move! Campaign”: half of parents, laying out the the law was installed to encourage healthy eating in • Elected officials take ac- empowering parents and care- effortless things they can do to kids, it’s being viewed as an infringement on consum- tion in cities and towns givers, providing healthy food boost a healthy eating regimen ers’ rights. • Schools add healthy living in schools, improving access and active recreation. to the lesson plan to healthy, affordable foods, Let’s Move! aspires to leaders to sponsor physical fit- Mrs. Obama and the Lets • Parents, community lead- and increasing physical activ- magnify prospects for kids to ness, by striving to design and Move! campaign has five un- ers, and health care providers ity. be physically active in and out construct safe ways for kids complicated steps for families, educate people on healthy de- As an element of Lets of school and form fresh op- to walk and ride to school. It schools, and communities to cision making Move!, the U.S. department portunities for families to be is also creating parks, play- help kids lead healthy lives. These pillars of nutrition of agriculture will overhaul active. grounds and community cen- • Chefs create healthy dishes and activity will hopefully in- the food pyramid, to encour- The campaign encour- ters to place a significant stress to teach about food and nutri- spire a healthier nation to fol- age parents and caregivers to ages Mayors and community on fitness programs. tion low the White House’s lead. Ask Nurse Deb: Thanksgiving threatens waistlines When people envision a dangerous Thanksgiving, they often picture the one Type Two Diabetes from 1621. Pilgrims were firing guns and Native Americans fought back. By Neha Siddiqui nutritional value. There is just In the modern celebration, Americans no longer worry about bullets or less activity time in general,” arrowheads, but should be conscious of the dangers of the traditional In the past 30 years, rates says Nurse Deb. Thanksgiving feast. of child obesity have tripled. Of course, schools aren’t the A person is considered obese if only ones to blame. Parents are they are over 20 percent higher role models for their children By Maggie Hackett than their healthy body weight. and control what children do at The U.S. government de- young ages. They often allow What perils do most clared obesity and type 2 dia- kids to spend too much time on Americans face as they gather betes a national epidemic in sedentary activities. around the cornucopia and 2009. Thirty percent or more Nurse Deb says parents loosen their belts a notch or of school-age children are should be concerned with their two? obese in 30 states. children participating in too Turkey, the main staple What is the root cause of much “television, computers at Thanksgiving contains this problem? “Poor diet, fat, and video games, which often L-tryptophan, which is an ami- processed foods and a general go on unsupervised and for no acid that is known to cause Illustration by Kelsey Lorenz lack of activity in Americans much longer than strictly ac- drowsiness. L-tryptophan can No one feels good after a big Thanksgiving meal. today,” says Nurse Deb Werth. ceptable.” In fact, 43 percent also be metabolized into neu- terparts. dients) to a healthy side-dish Indeed, society has been plac- of children ages 4-6 have a rotransmitters called serotonin Some also consider cran- (when prepared with more ing less and less emphasis on television or computer in their and melatonin, which exert a berry sauce a staple of Thanks- vegetables and less bread). physical fitness and more pres- bedroom. calming effect on the body and giving. Adding cranberry For dessert, be wary of sure on other aspects of chil- Efforts are being made regulate sleep. sauce or any other fruit to your a slice of apple or cherry pie; dren’s lives. Type 2 Diabetes to improve the obesity epi- Potatoes are considered family feast you would think like cranberry sauce, you may is related to obesity – it is when demic. Food served in AASD another staple of the clas- would be good for you, and end up feeling bloated and a person consumes too much cafeterias has to meet a set of sic Thanksgiving feast. Some you would be correct; unless overstuffed. sugar and the body can’t make nutritional requirements. Still, consider potatoes fatty com- of course you finish off your Too much pumpkin pie, the hormones needed to pro- warm chocolate chip cookies fort food, but that is only when feast with this fruity sauce. while delicious at the time, can cess it anymore. are available across the Com- covered in salt, sour cream, If you do decide to finish off also lead to a bloated stomach. Schools and parents play a mons. cheese, bacon bits, and but- with a bit of cranberry sauce, The most sugary dessert on a major contributing role to stu- “Of course everyone should ter. Without adding all that heed this warning that if you Thanksgiving spread: pecan dents’ health. do more to change the situa- un-needed fat to potatoes, they choose this path you may be- pie. Go for fresh fruit, instead, “Throughout history, tion,” says Nurse Deb, “but contain good sources of vita- come bloated and/or gassy. or share a slice with a family schools have been giving kids people are trying. There has min C, vitamin B6, potassium, Stuffing is also an iconic member. less and less physical educa- been a recent trend of schools and dietary fiber. Also, baked Thanksgiving dish. Its nutri- If there is no healthy food tion, and encouraging children switching to ‘all-healthy’ sweet potatoes offer higher tional value can range from to be found, then don’t get too to eat unhealthy foods with the lunches with better nutritional concentrations of nutrients and heart attack on a plate (when discouraged; calories don’t re- options they have in the cafete- value, but we still have a long flavor than their Idaho coun- loaded with fattening ingre- ally count all holidays. rias, often high in fat and low in way to go.” FEATURES Appleton, Wisconsin November 2010 Vol. XVI Issue III Page 8 November Horiscopes: Scorpio Taurus (April 21-May this week. If you are already Back up all of your files this Take the initiative. Buy that 20) dating someone, too bad for week. You are going to lose “Fur-real Friend” you’ve been You may feel the urge to them. your flashdrive in the near fu- eying since 2001. make a pickle and oat- ture. meal sandwich this month, Leo (July 22-Aug. 21) Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) don’t. When was the last time you Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) “It’s the dawning of the age of changed your shampoo? A Watch your back – you never Aquarius!”

Scorpio Image by Sarah Burts-Kust Gemini (May 21-June 20) new scent can really improve know what/who is behind If you are missing an element your mood. you. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) By Megan Van Boxtel in your life, try Zumba. I hear The moons of Jupiter are in it is excellent for you cardio- Virgo (Aug. 22-Sept. 21) Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 20) place to influence your cre- Aries (March 21-April 20) vascular system. Irás bailando salsa este fin de Control the impulse to face- ativity. Use this new-found in- No shave November really semana. book stalk this week. spiration to write for the Noc- isn’t your thing. Don’t be a Cancer (June 21-July 21) tiluca. hairy Aries. You will meet your soul mate Libra (Sept. 22-Oct. 22) Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 19) DECA’s Trick or Can expands By Paige Resch up to increase their manpower of canned and nonperishable November Sudoku and their collecting abilities. foods. For many years, DECA For many NHS members, 2 6 5 8 4 9 has been sponsoring a canned Trick-or-Can provided a fun 1 8 food drive with a whimsical and useful way to spend their twist. The project is called Halloween. 5 8 4 1 Trick-or-Can. “Trick-or-Can was a great The food is collected for time. It was awesome to see 7 4 9 1 3 The Salvation Army by stu- how many people participated dents who first distribute gro- and wanted to help the Salva- cery bags and then recollect tion Army,” said junior and 7 9 4 the filled ones on Halloween. NHS member Kailee Peterson. This year, a second twist “It was really easy, and some 1 4 9 7 was added to the food drive people even gave me candy.” Photo by Paige Resch when both DECA and Na- For The Salvation Army, An array of items were 8 9 7 6 5 2 tional Honors Society teamed it provided over twenty boxes collected in the event. 3 8 6 2 3 8 Discover why TREKing thru High School By Abigail Zabronsky

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45 S. National Ave. Fond du Lac, WI 54935 Founded 1936 Sponsored by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes SPORTS Appleton, Wisconsin November 2010 Vol. XVI Issue III Page 9 Excitement builds for boy’s basketball Yet improvement is never well. “I want to be remem- Sperl, Smith possible without help, and bered as being a leader for this and VanHandel head coach Eastman is always program. I take pride in being around for advice and moti- a strong leader on and off the pumped up vation. “He is always paying court, as well as being a leader exclusive attention to detail, for my coaches and my team- for season and is constantly insisting per- mates,” Sperl said. “I would By Andrew Vanden fection,” Smith said. “He truly just want to be ‘That Guy,’ who Boogaard loves the game of basketball, was always working and is a and he shows it through the firm leader no matter where he As the Appleton North Boy’s is,” said Smith. Basketball team prepares for “Coach Eastman is al- Leaders on the basketball Photo by Lori VanHandel its upcoming season, anticipa- Appleton Journal Photo by Kyle Sperl expects to ways paying exclusive Nate VanHandel is team also have role models to tion and high expectations fill look up to. “The person I most have a big year. attention to detail, and pumped for the season. the atmosphere. try to emulate would be Wes “We expect to be one of But with these high expec- is constantly insisting Along with describing the Unseld. Although he wasn’t the top teams in the confer- tations, much work must have perfection.” influence Eastman has had in the flashiest of players, he was ence. We have four returning been put in during the off- them, Sperl, Smith and Van- an old-school guy who always starters as well as numerous - Trevor Smith season, as to improve different Handel all agree on another got the job done,” said Van- aspects of their game. Yet, as time he puts into it and how subject: the person who has Handel. “I’ve attempted to “We expect to be one each position is different, they he continually wants us to im- had the most influence on emulate Deron Williams or Al- them in basketball. “My dad len Iverson. Williams has one of the top teams in the all had separate parts of their prove,” Sperl said. game to work on. “Through- has always had the most influ- of the silkiest jump shots and conference.” out the off-season, I mainly ence on my basketball career. Iverson used the crossover as - Kyle Sperl worked on my jump-shot and He is consistently positive well as anyone in the game,” strength training,” said senior and has always been their for said Smith. players that are capable of center Nate VanHandel. “Hav- me whether I have had a great Conference powers like fulfilling roles that have not ing a smooth jump-shot is game, or a poor one,” Van- Appleton East, Neenah and been filled in the past,” said what I need to make my game Handel said. “[My father] put Kimberly look strong but with Kyle Sperl, a senior captain. more diverse, and becom- a basketball in my hand be- Sperl, Smith and VanHandel In addition to Sperl, senior ing stronger is a must when fore I could even walk, and he back for their second cam- guard Trevor Smith expressed having to play in the post.” showed me how much fun the paign, it is no wonder they ex- his excitement, “Hopefully, Along with becoming stronger game is,” Smith said. pect to finish at the top of the we can do something that no through lifting weights, Sperl As well as having the same conference. other basketball team at north adds that improving his agility Photo by Cheri Smith people influence them, the With anticipation rising, it has done--win a playoff game! was a sound way to expand his Trevor Smith looks for- three additionally want to have looks like it will be an exciting And maybe a few more, too.” skills. ward to being a leader. a similar impact on others as year for this veteran team. One-on-one with North’s Coach Eastman Expectations high est experience with my coach Q. With all the ups and in college. He did teach me a downs of last season, a win for upcoming lot but it’s not like it was all against Neenah, losing by a bad. I really learned how I large margin against Fond du basketball season wanted to be dealt with and Lac, all the close games. What By Alex Vanden Boogaard that is how I deal with my bas- are the expectations you have

Boy’s varsity basketball ketball players. I believe in infor your team? coach Mr. Eastman is set to tegrity, honesty, loyalty, hard- A. We don’t worry, I don’t embark on his second season work, and if I’m not all those worry about expectations. We of leading the program. Last things, it’s really tough for me had three shots at the buzzer

year was more of a learning to expect my players to be that to beat East, and we lost. They Photo by Jensen Enz curve-type of season and with way. So I just try to instill all ended up getting to the state Coach Eastman expresses his enthusiasm for the four returning starters back, those qualities in myself and semifinals. We have four start- start of North’s basketball season. the expectations are rising. to share those [qualities] with ers returning and a nice core most out of his players and he for years, they will understand Q. What got you started in my players. of guys coming back from the doesn’t rebuild he just reloads. what to do at the varsity level. basketball? Q. What are the ways you varsity team last year. We also He believes in his players and So that’s a system we’ve in- A. I grew up in the gym. try to instill these qualities of have younger players coming fits them into his system. In the stilled in our kids and now it’s My dad was a coach over at integrity, honesty, loyalty and up that will help to fill a role. past, my idol as a coach was going in the direction we had Madison Junior High for 27 hard-work to your team? Nobody’s expectations are go- John Wooden. He is the defi- hoped. years. So from the time I could A. When you function out ing to be higher than mine. One nition of a players coach and Q. Lastly, in order to be walk, I was living in a gym, there as a team, you all need to thing I preach is battling every a coaches’ coach. He is quite successful at any sport and which made me feel the most be on the same page. You need time we go out on the floor and the inspiration from everyone figure out your opponents’ ten- comfortable. to believe in each other, need I’ve never had a team not do who knows him and certainly dencies, one must watch film Q. Why did you want to to trust each other to ultimate- that. Second, follow a game people who know basketball. and a lot of it. What are the become a coach? ly reach your goal of becom- plan. And the third thing is you Q. Knowing Bo Ryan runs things you are looking for? A. I wanted to be a teacher ing the best team you possibly have to have some skill and a swing offense, what offense A. With us offensively, and it took me awhile to figure can be. So if you don’t believe we have that. With the guys do you run? we watch what defenses do that out and then coaching just in each other, don’t trust your we have coming back this year A. We run the read and and that is important. We run gives me another opportunity teammates, and don’t believe and the hard-work they’ve put react. It’s a system you can a scout base defense and we to teach. in your coaches, you are not in the offseason, we hope to implement from the begin- look for individuals’ habits Q. From all the experienc- going to be the best you pos- see some of that paying divi- ning of your youth program all and tendencies. We try to make es you learned playing basket- sibly can be. So that product dends this year. the way up to the high school them do things that they aren’t ball in college, what was the that we put out on the court is Q. What coach past or level. It teaches kids to play comfortable doing. We try to one thing you instill in your a direct result of the values we present do you study admire? basketball without the ball in make offenses uncomfortable players? instill in our players during the A. Currently it’s Bo Ryan their hand. When kids are im- and hope to continue that on A. I did not have the great- preseason and season. at Wisconsin. He gets the plemented into this system we our offensive end. SPORTS Appleton, Wisconsin November 2010 Vol. XVI Issue III Page 10 UW-Madison reaches out to Ferber student As Badgers conquer House nearby team at practice. for recupera- Jaxson felt right at home opponents, Hinkens tion, or at playing catch with quarterback conquers cancer home while Scott Tolzien. “Almost every By Paige Resch still being pass I threw was a spiral,” Jax- administered son said to ESPN. Minutes after the Badgers’ shots and The day that Jaxson met victory over first-ranked Ohio For more about medications. with the football team, many State, Coach Bret Bielema ex- Jaxson, go to It was of the team members, in- pressed how inspired his team espn.com. during this cluding Tolzien, JJ Watt, and had been for the past year by long journey Coach Bielema, formed bonds a local 7-year-old boy named for Jaxson that he began his with him that are still strong. Jaxson Hinkens. relationship with the Badgers. Before and after every game On August 21, 2009, Jax- With two sisters attending since then, for the last two season and his family discovered North at the time, Jaxson and sons, Tolzien calls Jaxson for that he had stage four neuro- his family were already fans of advice and critique. blastoma cancer. The news UW sports and the Big Ten. “That’s when I found out was a big game changer for Last year, Jaxson’s family he was one of my toughest Jaxson, who had planned on contacted the Badgers, hoping critics,” said Tolzien to ESPN. playing Pop Warner Football that they could get a football Since his diagnosis, Jax- and attending Ferber Elemen- helmet for Jasxon, who had al- son has met other Badger tary School in the fall. ways been an avid sports fan. teams, like the basketball and From that point on, much Instead, the family was of- hockey teams and been pro- of his time would be spent fered a helmet signed by the filed on ESPN Game Day. He at the UW American Family team and a team jersey with also spent game night with the Children’s Hospital in Madi- Jaxson’s choice of name and Lightning varsity football team son for treatment. Most of the number. As a further act of last year. Most importantly, he rest of his time would be spent generosity, Jaxson and his par- has finished his chemotherapy either at the Ronald McDonald ents were invited to join the and is now cancer free. Photo by Sarah Egghers Senior Kirby Allen helped lead North’s soccer team. Historic state bid for Boy’s Soccer By Trent Tetzlaff remembered around the area for quite a long time because No one quite expected a of all the credit they were season like this from the 2010 given. “I will always remem- Appleton North soccer team. A ber the great times we spent season that ended with a 27-2 together at spaghetti dinners, record. This season puts the and playing intense games of Appleton North soccer pro- FIFA World Cup with team- gram in an elite group of teams mates,” said Efthimiou. in the state. These team bonding events Midway through the sea- show how close the team was son, fans noticed the team and as a whole. “I would like peo- their great talents. This attract- ple to remember the excite- ed fans to the games even all ment of the games. Soccer can the way to Milwaukee for the be just as entertaining as any state games. other sporting event. Seeing The fans all appreciate the the support we got from our hard work put in by the team, fans was very motivating for especially the hardworking se- the team and contributed to our niors, who showed true leader- success,” Timothy Westmark ship throughout the long sea- said on how he wants this season. son to be remembered. The team showed outstand- “This year’s success ing defense throughout the playoffs only allowing three will be remembered goals which came in the cham- around the area for pionship game. quite a long time.” The 2010 Appleton North - Trent Tetzlaff boys’ soccer team will always be remembered for this great season and all the accomplish- “I want people to always ments that came with it. Al- remember how far we got this though the seniors on this team season, and how great we as will be missed greatly, the rest teammates got along together,” of the team looks forward to senior Elias Efthimiou said on the 2011 season, returning how he wants this year’s team many sophomores and juniors to be remembered. from this year’s team. This year’s success will be CULTURE Appleton, Wisconsin November 2010 Vol. XVI Issue III Page 11 Numbers enthralls readers By Monica Stoeger When both are suspended leaning on the bridge, looking from school they decide to take along the river, when we heard “The words running through a trip around London. They ar- the bang and saw the London my head didn’t sound real, rive at the London Eye Ferris Eye blown to bits in front of even to me-numbers, death wheel, but Spider complains us.” dates, disaster. It sounded ri- about the cost of the ride and Now labeled as reasonable diculous, a stupid fantasy. And how they don’t have enough suspects and terrorists for run- perhaps that was all it was, money for it. While he’s fum- ning away from the scene be- some twisted game my mind ing, Jem happens to make eye fore the blast, Jem and Spider was playing on me.” contact with multiple tourists flee London for fear of being Numbers, a novel by Rachel standing in line. framed and receiving an unfair Ward, is a new release bursting All of their death dates: trial. with action to captivate read- 12082010. Can Jem save Spider from ers until the very last page is With a sinking feeling Jem his impending death and prove turned. The story begins with immediately warns Spider to the numbers wrong? Will the fifteen-year-old Jem who lives run. When they make it safely two runaways, now on Brit- with her single mom who once onto a bridge a short distance ain’s Most Wanted list, be suffered from chronic alcohol away from the London Eye, captured? Rachel Ward writes and drug addictions. Jem was Jem momentarily doubts her an intricate tale that will leave just six years old when she abilities. Could the numbers readers eager and excited for found her mother lifeless in bed be wrong? more once these questions are following an overdose. Since “And that’s where we were, answered at the finale. then, she has been transferred among various foster homes and has never felt truly loved. However, her most troubling problem gets even worse than this. Jem possesses the strange ability to detect everyone’s death date as though it were an expiration date stamped on them.

As interesting as it may Photo from pdf-ebook.org be, her gift only makes an ap- Protagonist Jem has the unusual ability to see people’s pearance when she makes eye death dates, which saves the life of her friend Spider. Photo from http://www.destination360.com contact with strangers. As the Spider, a boy who cares for date: 12152010 (December When the London Eye is bombed, Jem barley escapes. story evolves, Jem soon meets and comforts her. His death 15, 2010). Power of One rocks North Teach me how to Dougie By Nate Correia from all different churches and By Sara Sigman complete without parodies. to Study” can also be found on Power of One Christian rock backgrounds. We had many For people in Wisconsin, YouTube. festival brought music with a seminars to help kids interpret Do you know how to Dou- “Teach Me How to Bucky” is Since no two people appear message Nov. 6 to North. their faith, speakers to encour- gie? It’s a question often heard where it’s at; complete with a to do it the same, it’s probably “This was our 20th year of age and train them, and great in the hallways or when hang- shirt that is often seen around best to watch a bunch of videos this event,” said volunteer coor- bands to blow the roof off.” ing out with friends. Though, school. “Teach Me How to and put a personalized spin on dinator Mary Rockman. “It fo- The event featured nationally for some teachers and parents, Snuggie” and “Teach Me How the dance. cused on bringing kids together known artists and speakers. they can only wonder what students and children are re- ferring to. It can be very funny watching some people try, and with many different ways to perform it, Cali Swag District says it best – “You gotta put your own swag in it.” Fad dances are nothing new. From Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” to Soulja Boy’s “Crank That”; Cali Swag Dis- trict is the latest in a long line of artists to have a dance craze sweep the nation. “The Dou- gie” is the newest dance and it seems like everyone is doing it. Even celebrities seem to be getting in on the act. Justin Bieber often performs “The Dougie” during concerts and Chris Brown has been seen doing the dance as well. There is even a video online of the Jersey Shore boys taking a crack at it. Of course, no great song is CULTURE Appleton, Wisconsin November 2010 Vol. XVI Issue III Page 12 Mumford & Sons comes to Milwaukee an auditory break from what is Cadillac Sky, a folk band, typical in today’s music indus- played next. try. Unexpected textures paired They too were a hit with with a rush of instrumental a crowd after performing an melodies and profound lyrical acoustic version of “Wagon phrases leave listeners full and Wheel” by Old Crow Medi- satisfied with the completion cine Show. Not only that, but of each song. the band offered free down- Aside from the brilliant load song cards of their latest performance by Mumford album when the show com- & Sons in Milwaukee, two menced. opening acts set the stage for Stunned by the sheer “feel the rest of a wonderful night. good” atmosphere present in King Charles, another British Milwaukee after the band ex- performer, sang about his love ited the stage, it was unani- of England as well as a cover mously agreed that concert- song of the popular Billy Joel goers certainly got more than song “We Didn’t Start the Fire” what was expected from the with references to more recent quirky English band that came events found in pop culture. to visit Wisconsin. Photo from mumfordandsons.com Mumford & Sons amazed the crowd at their first concert in Wisconsin. By Megan Van Boxtel with a few of their banjo heavy cal success with recent radio folk tunes. The addition of ei- play on popular stations. Uni- October 30 marked the first ther a trumpet or trombone to versal themes present within appearance of British band any song only adds to the mix most songs contain a unique Mumford & Sons, in Mil- as well. Music performed by twist with lyrics influenced waukee. Held at the Riverside Mumford & Sons can only be by Shakespearian playwrights Theater the night before Hal- described as an indie, folk and and Steinbeck novels. Paste loween, fans cheered and sang bluegrass hybrid. Either way, Magazine accurately describes animatedly along to the soulful the band without a doubt can- the situation. “This is an album lyrics and four part harmony not be labeled as one without that knocks you over at first. presented by the quartet. personality. But when you gather yourself, It is hard to label Mumford With a debut album that hit get back on your feet and lis-

& Sons by any genre of music. the United States in February ten again, you’ll want to hit the Photo from mumfordandsons.com Their sometimes quiet acous- of this year, Sigh No More play button a second time.” Sigh No More, the debut album by Mumford & Sons, tic numbers contrast starkly has already experienced criti- Mumford & Sons provides has received much success in England and the U.S. Hide the goosebumps, not the style By Danielle Dahl Designers across the line, need to spend a bundle though, Although the cold months can be an adventure with the such as Marc Jacobs and Mi- a search through a local vin- ahead may look discouraging, right preparation. Clothing A lifetime of weathered per- chael Kors, are producing tage store or even a peek in the unconventional beauty ideas and inspiration are sure ceptions from fickle Wiscon- pieces that accommodate the Grandpa’s closet is sure to do they hold should not be looked to keep the body and closet sin weather has drawn about love of sweaters that Midwest- the trick. passed. Enduring the elements happy and warm this season. the notion that at this very erners have come to adopt. No The darker winter months moment, it is more than likely tend to cause most people to snowing outside. As tempera- shy away from the bright, vi- tures drop and days shorten, brant colors and fluid, flowery focus is redirected to the de- patterns that summer brings. It sire for warmth and comfort. may seem as though this new Unfortunately, the need for clothing palette for the season warmth and comfort seems consists merely of black, grey, to be inversely related to the black, brown and black but need for style and innovation. in actuality, there is an entire The fashion world understands winter spectrum full of colors not only this need for warmth, and patterns that are waiting to but also the dire necessity for a be worn. Hues of mustard yel- polished wardrobe. Designers low, olive green, deep red and and producers recently have soft beige are to be embraced teamed up in order to ensure this season. that the body, mind and closet Julie Tierney, a new yet bril- are warm and happy. liant designer, has produced a People of all ages can relate variety of pieces all inspired by to the idea that the best form of the naturalistic and subtly rus- insulation for the long winter tic winter baring models (Wis- months is a sweater. The heavy consinites included). Her work warmth of a slouchy wool car- Photo from lookbook.nu is a collection of earthy colors, digan and the soft comfort of A wool coat and thick vivid textiles and adventur- quality cashmere are things tights make for a warm ous silhouettes that envelope Photo from lookbook.nu that should be stuffed tight in and stylish outfit. a sense of outdoor familiarity A sherpa-lined coat or hoodie is another way to every drawer. and seasonal beauty. stay warm.