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where in the world are seniors going? see pages 14-15 rampant commercialism! pages 22-25 mascots unmasked! see pages 12-13 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS EDITORIAL 3 table of contents high fives 2 Table of Contents 3 Editorial 4 Stu’pinions 5-7 Opinion 8-10 Current Events 11 News Briefs 12-13 Features 14-15 Double Truck 16-17 News 18 Sports 1. Chris Allison eating celery with Mitt Romney: He was a nice 19-20 Entertainment guy. 21-23 Health and Fitness 2. Zonkeys: Zebra + donkey = 2 cute 23-25 Advertisements 4 us 3. Last issue: Woohoo! Mission Ac- complished! editorial board 4. Challenge Day: Sending you Chelsea Hammersmith | Co-Editor-in-Chief photo credit: john de leon, ’14 peace and love. Joe Simkus | Co-Editor-in-Chief Nice weather? Blam! Chris Anders | Entertainment Editor 5. Spring: Joe Simkus | Sports Editor

Marisa DiPaolo | Features Editor the North CurrentMAY 2014 | VOLUME 55 | ISSUE 5 deep sixes Sydnee Gee | Opinion Editor EDITORIAL POLICY Karina Gandhi | Health & Fitness Editor The is an open forum with no prior review or restraint. It is produced five times Anisha Monga | News Briefs Editor North Current SK ANY HIGH SCHOOL GRAD- of people, they are all gone by the time a year by staff members as an extracurricular activity. The editorial board has determined an Breanna Wishnow | Current Events Editor uate about their high school you graduate. Your fond memories are editorial policy to maintain a responsible, ethical student newspaper. The following guidelines Nirav Virani | News Editor experience, and you are met just that: memories. A warm feeling in- are taken from the editorial policy. Individuals wishing to examine the complete policy may Kiah Vanderbrink | Asst. News Editor request it from an advisor or read it in the staff manual. with the same old clichés: side that you cannot quite trace back to Kyle Berry | Photo Editor EDITORIALS: Editorials represent a consensus of opinion among members of the editorial “Four years never flew by so fast.” “These its source. Cameron Kirk | Cartoon Editor board and will not be signed. Editorials express the opinions of the North Current editorial Aare the best years of your life; make the When you graduate, the people you are Alex Wozniak | Business Manager board and do not necessarily reflect the views of the advisor or administration. most of them.” The same rehashed, re- surrounded with on a daily basis sudden- Rebecca Gemkow | Advisor ADVERTISING POLICY: The agrees to accept all ads meeting the guidelines of Carolyn Rehak | Advisor North Current used, and recycled material. Yet as un- ly disappear and scatter across the coun- our advertising policy. No ad may be sexist, racist or poor in taste. Jennifer Buck-Castaneda | Advisor original and lazy as it seems, I as a soon- try to the schools of their choosing. Your 1. The end of Colbert (not re- CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES: The North Current will avoid sensational treatment of news but will to-be graduate of Glenbard North High daily routine and rituals, the things that We salute you Mister Colbert; we never avoid a topic simply because it is controversial. The North Current reserves the right of School cannot sum it up any better. keep you going every morning and every ally): fair interpretation on controversial stories. will truly miss the Report. staff writers Whether you love school or hate it, night get flipped on their head once you Kyle Stankoskey, Dielle Ochotorena, Ariana OBSCENITY/LIBEL: Stories or statements of a libelous or obscene nature will not be printed. No. No way. Hammersmith, Catherine Kim, Kiah Vander- Obscenity and libel are determined according to the legal guidelines. whether you relish in academic success leave. Make them last. Four years gone 2. Starbucks Wine: brink, Kristin Maglabe, Anthony DiPaolo, AWARDS: NISPA Golden Eagle ’93, ’95, ’96, ’97,’98, ’99, ’02; EIHSPA Best Overall Paper in State or cringe at the sight of your grade point in the blink of an eye. Please make them 3. Coming up with titles: It only Filasha Finley, Shawn Karim, Taylor Den- ’95,’99,’04; Best design paper ’02; NSPA Pacemaker Finalist ’94, ’97; NSPA All-American ’93, ’94, average, high school and everything it en- last. reminds us how uninventive we are. ning, Melinda Troyka, Libby Simkus, Chris ’95, ’96; NSPA 1st place; ’02, ’03; NSPA 1st Place Quill and Scroll ’93, ’94, ’99, ’01, ’03; 1st place compasses seem but a fleeting memory When your four not-so-long years of Allison, Asheena Siddiqui, Tony Jacob, Alana Worse every year. KEMPA,’97, ’02, ’03; All KEMPA ’94, ’95, ’04; Gallup Award ’95, ’96, ’02, ’04; ASPA 1st Place ’99, by the end of your senior year. I swear it high school come to an end, hold on to 4. AP Tests: Reynolds Why ’02; Gold medalist CSPA ’04 was just yesterday that I walked through what memories you have. No matter how 5. PSAE Test Schedule: Wednesday and Thursday? Weird Fri- AFFILIATIONS: JEA/NSPA, Northern Illinois Press Association, KEMPA, Quill and Scroll, East- Door Eight after a warm, relaxing summer far you may move and how long you may ern Illinois High School Press Association, American Scholastic Press Association, Columbia break. And the day before that, I swear I be gone, these memories will serve as a days are the worst. Scholastic Press Association was entering Glenbard North for the first token of your youth, so make them last. 6. 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sydnee gee Racist Against White People? opinions editor E HAVE ALL HEARD IT. A mean losses for the other. Americans, white people are three times Stu’pinions white person and a person What the people who believe this more likely to live in deep poverty, re- of color get into a heated fail to see is that reverse racism does verse racism will be a real and pervasive (Don’t worry. It’s just a contraction for student opinions.) debate about race issues, not and cannot exist. Australian-based issue, entrenched in our society. Until kyle berry john de leon and the person of color will point out the standup comedian Aamer Rahman ex- then, there is no system of oppression in Wdeplorable racism illustrated in George plains it perfectly to the Huffington Post. America that actively works to oppress photo editor staff photographer “For 3 years we’ve been lost Zimmerman’s acquittal, while the white Covering issues like colonization, im- and subjugate white people. When a per- person will criticize affirmative action perialism, slavery, inequality, privilege, son of color expresses prejudice or racial puppies trying to find our way, but now and the inequality shown when a black war, cultural superiority and internalized biases towards a white person, while it is we are the top dogs; we run this kennel!” student is picked over a white student racism, he sums up the fact that the only unfair and possibly even bigoted, that in- who has the same creden- dividual is acting alone, and -Peter Nicieja tials. As said white person it is wildly inappropriate to proceeds to explain how call this reverse racism and hypocritical it is for the per- claim that it is racism on par son of color to be so racist with anything like the insti- “In theatre, it’s really cool to have in such a culturally accepting tutionalized racism that per- underclassmen look up to you. We society, suddenly the issue son of color will come into aren’t just any ol’ bag of potato chips of reverse racism is brought contact with. to the forefront of the de- Racism in its most truth- in the pantry anymore. We are the bate. Furthermore, perhaps ful form is when prejudice BEST bag of chips in the pantry. the white person will ex- and power combine to the #Tasty” claim that while people of point where discrimination color face less discrimina- is ingrained in the attitudes -Sean Jones tion, white people face just and ideals of a society, as much. contributing to the implicit Therein lies the problem and explicit oppression of racial issues in the twenty- of the rights and liberties first century. In May 2011, of a group of people. This What is your favorite part the journal Perspectives on intolerance within social Psychological Science pub- structures is allowed to lished a study done by Tufts run rampant because of University’s School of Arts enforcement in laws and about being a senior? and Sciences and Harvard media biases, institutional- Business School which found izing prejudice. It is present that both white and black in every aspect of life, from “Knowing you are setting an example people agree that anti-black the perceptions of jurors in racism has decreased over the last sixty way reverse racism can exist is if people criminal cases and funding for public for the underclassmen.” years. That sounds pretty reasonable. But of color went back in time, made them- schools to admissions to colleges and the kicker is that whites surveyed in this selves the dominant group, and changed what neighborhoods people live in. This -Yanna Falkiewicz same study believe that anti-white racism history so that white people were sub- is why reverse racism can never actually has increased and is now a bigger prob- jected to hundreds of years of slavery exist. The people who are called racist “Looking back on memories of ISA, lem than anti-black racism. Researchers and institutionalized discrimination. So, against white people do not have the Michael Norton and Samuel Sommers maybe once the National Journal claims power to oppress them. They have the theatre, speech team, football games, state, “These data are the first to demon- that Congress has become the most ra- power to openly express prejudice or failing tests and eventually getting A’s, strate that not only do whites think more cially and ethnically diverse in the na- call white people out on their existing making amazing friends, and knowing progress has been made toward equality tion’s history because the percentage of privileges, but they do not have entire than do blacks, but whites also now be- white members is now at sixteen per- social structures, government systems, that everything has finally paid off!” lieve that this progress is linked to a new cent, white people can say that reverse or normalized stereotypes behind them. inequality – at their expense.” They say racism exists. Maybe once the National -Janki Patel that whites see racial equality as a zero Center for Law and Economic Justice cartoon credit: sum game, in which gains for one group says that compared to black or Hispanic cassandra tu, ’17

THE NORTH CURRENT | MAY 2014 | VOLUME 55 | ISSUE 5 THE NORTH CURRENT | MAY 2014 | VOLUME 55 | ISSUE 5 6 OPINION OPINION 7 Look the Part Senioritis Epidemic kristin maglabe tony jacob staff writer staff writer tomed to high school life, they feel that termine their true character. They won- they are able to accomplish more. Many der whether the student will continue to T MUST NOW BE APPARENT THAT about the pilot, but unlike Fox they real- across America since 9/11, and the FBI HETHER A STUDENT IS students may sign up for more advanced work hard after being rewarded with an news stations, local and national, ize that Malaysia has the highest Islamic even states, “Anti-Islamic incidents were preparing for college or have increased their speculations and population in the world. However, just the second least reported hate crimes classes, more activities, and in some cas- acceptance letter, or if the student will going into the job market, es, look for a part-time job. When junior not even lift a finger for the sake of their criticisms about Muslims. In post-9/11 because CNN recognizes demographic prior to 9/11, but following 9/11, they neither one of these goals America, a justifiable fear of terrorist at- facts, it does not justify their need to as- became the second highest reported year hits, students take on ACTs, college own education. can be accomplished without graduating arrangements, and an increase in work- “The habits one forms early in life are Itacks persists in the minds of the general sociate that religion with terrorism. CNN, among religion-bias incidents. From pre- Wfrom high school. Crossing the finish line public. What is not justifiable is how the deemed a credible news source, contrib- 9/11 to post-9/11, a growth of 1600 per- load. Students perpetually overwork often carried over into later stages of life, seems simple enough—until senioritis themselves in order to maintain a good be it college or the professional world. media focuses on the entire religion cent took place.” hits. Symptoms include laziness, exces- and ethnicity as terrorists, rather than With the rise in attention to profile for colleges, despite the strain on Motivation and hard work will always sive wearing of track pants, and a record their health in the process. win out over basic intelligence,” says the condemning terrorism in general. crimes against Muslims, it seems number of incomplete assignments. The image they portray warps the na- as if news stations play up the After all of that, the built-up stress Dean of Enrollment Services at Wilkes Cases of senioritis may develop over the serves as a reminder of how tough high University. Someone could have all of the tional perception of Middle Eastern idea of Muslims being attacked course of high school, as early as fresh- and Muslim people. Terrorism and because “they attacked first.” school can be. By senior year, students knowledge in the world, but it would be man year, but most instances develop in often just stop caring about learning, es- completely useless without the wisdom religion obviously do not go hand This attention has also created the spring of senior year. in hand; in fact, the racial profiling copycat crimes across America. pecially if they have already been accept- to use it. Even if a student does not care Coming in as a freshman, most stu- ed into a university. “What many students about furthering his or her education af- at airports can likely be credited to In 2012, a mosque in Ohio fell dents are overwhelmed by the power the emphasis on “Muslim or Arabic victim to arson. Though no one don’t realize is that their college accep- ter high school, that student will need of choice that has been bestowed upon tance is contingent on maintaining the the basics if he or she is going to have a terrorists” in the news. Rather than was hurt, it is clear that this at- them. Students are first able to explore seeing a turban or hijab as a religious tack was in reaction to the grow- same level of grades that they had when better chance of making it in this world. different types of classes, take advantage accepted and a clean behavioral record,” One does not have to become a victim of article of clothing, Americans have ing association of Islam and anti- of student resources, as well as select started viewing them as symbols of American ideals. The person of says GoLocalProv College Admissions the cyclical contagion of senioritis. Press activities to build character and bonds Expert Cristiana Quinn. Colleges look at on, and it will all be worth it in the long evil and violence. It is unfair to have interest was reported as a “white, with their peers. As students grow accus- the Islamic religion tainted by what a middle-aged man,” but his reli- their future students’ senior grades to de- run. minority of its followers does. gion was still never mentioned. Contrary to popular belief, ter- So much focus was placed on rorism is not solely committed by the religion of the terrorist group A Modest “Promposal” Muslims. There have been numerous on 9/11 that there is little recog- ariana hammersmith cases where non-Muslims incited do- nition of the fact that many of staff writer mestic terrorism in the United States. the people who worked in the FTER A LONG AND ARDUOUS However, it should be noted that as a planned weeks in advance, and require For example, on January 8, 2011, World Trade Center were Muslim winter, Chicagoans wait with part of this mating ritual, it is imperative a certain sum of money in order to con- when Jared Loughner opened fire near utes to the thoughts of Islam being linked and victims of terrorism themselves. The bated breath for that first sign to a boy’s success that he ask the girl. Un- vince that special someone to say yes. Tucson, Arizona, trying to kill Congress- to terrorism, so as a result, some people fear of Muslims in America has grown to of spring. Some say it is when derstandably so, only the “promposals” But, in all reality, of course she is go- woman Gabrielle Giffords; the coverage lose sight of the truth and are blinded by absurd levels, and many ignorantly view the snow begins to melt; others swear it in which the boy asks the girl are legiti- ing to say yes. How could she not? With of the story did not speculate about his a false sense of fear. Religion does not Islam as a terrorist’s creed. Thanks to the Ais that first sighting of a robin that marks mate ones. Heaven forbid if it is directed all the time and energy a boy puts in and religion. The news networks did not dub intrinsically connect to terrorism, but media, Muslims are generalized as terror- the arrival of spring. Some, on the other at a member of the same gender. No, no, an audience to provide witness to this him a “Christian terrorist” or even men- since it is portrayed that way by the me- ists rather than peaceful people. hand, like to believe that spring has truly the boy must romantically ask and the blushing prom date’s affirmation, the tion his religion. So, why is there such dia, there is a fear in the general public of In the areas where Mosques have been sprung only when prom season kicks off. girl must sit back and daintily search for prom-poser ensures the yes. If the boy an emphasis on religion when a Muslim anyone who looks Muslim. Having a fear attacked, many Muslims now live in fear. As the temperatures rise and bulky prom dresses online. If the situation were took the risk of asking, the girl at very terrorist attacks and ignored when a non- of fellow Americans who are simply ex- The media’s presentation of terrorism winter coats are tossed aside, the height reversed, it would be simply desperate. least owes him the yes. Oh, the reluctant Muslim terrorist does? Loughner was ercising their rights and practicing their portrays Muslims as the enemy, and it of prom season mounts. Girls frequent These public displays of affection tend consent of a humiliated partner is simply under public scrutiny, but his religious faith is a form of religious profiling and endangers the lives of innocent people. prom shops in search of that perfect to be ever-so-romantic. The boy sweeps so magical. And, hey, the girl might be ideas were never brought to attention. completely irrational. This, mixed with the new coverage on dress, boys rent tuxes, limos are com- his unassuming prey—or, girl—off of completely uninterested in the boy or un- On the other hand, there has been un- The media’s obsession with group- flight MH370, and other possible terror- mandeered, and the “promposal” rears its her feet. The look of terror on the un- comfortable with his flirtatious advances, just speculation about flight MH370 that ing Muslims and terrorism together also ist activity, creates a blurred and untrue head once again. To clarify, a “prompos- suspecting girl’s face is just part of the but look at how thoughtful his “prompos- went missing from Malaysia to China. plays a considerable role in hate crimes view of the Islamic religion. The freedom al” is defined as the modern phenome- magic. It seems as if year after year, these al” was! The girl, flattered, will surely say Several stations discussed possible rea- committed against Muslims. When news of religion encompasses all peoples, and non of one high-school student (almost “promposals” grow more and more os- yes, and only partly out of obligation. sons for disappearance, but stations bring up religion in possible ter- Muslims should not have to practice in Fox News always a boy) asking another (almost al- tentatious and overstated. The culture So, find that special someone and pop dedicated an entire segment focusing on rorist situations, it attaches a negative fear of being harmed. The Islamic reli- ways a girl) to prom in a creative, public, demands that boys keep up with the the question already! Because here in the the fact that the pilot and several passen- stereotype to peaceful Muslim Ameri- gion should not be scrutinized for what or overstated way. Yes, this is a curious trend; a simple “Will you go to prom with good ol’ U.S. of A., Americans like their gers of the missing plane were Muslim. cans. There have been hate crimes com- is not typical in practice. mating ritual that would have even Jane me?” no longer measures up. The perfect prom dates like they like their women: mentions the religion when they talk mitted against mosques and Muslims CNN Goodall scratching her head. “promposal” must be well-executed, pressured into consent.

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breanna wishnow Violence in Venezuela Flight 370 current events editor chris anders staff writer HE CIVIL WAR IN SYRIA, THE haps even more concerning are the ac- that steps are being taken to improve conflict in Crimea, even the tions of the Venezuelan National Guard, the economy and points to recent in- MARCH 8, MALAYSIA AIR- stated, “It was not de- it in the ocean or on land?” Unfortunately, scandal in New Jersey—these who have responded to the protests with creases in revenue from the oil business. N Associated Press lines reported that one of its termined whether the signal was related at this point in time, investigators are un- are the hot-button political harsh measures and have allegedly taken While it is true that this economy is aircrafts, Flight 370, lost contact to the missing jet.” In addition, ocean- able to provide families any conclusive an- conflicts that have grabbed the nation’s hundreds of political prisoners who are not the worst Venezuela has seen in with Subang Air Traffic Control ographer Simon Boxall has stated that swers as to where the plane is or if there Tattention, and for good reason, as these being held without charges. The National recent decades, much of the country outside of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Flight the frequency picked up by the Chinese are any survivors. Sadly, some relatives of are complex issues with dangerous im- Guard is also accused of using extreme is only now ready and willing to take O370 was a scheduled international flight ship is a fairly common frequency used the passengers and members aboard Flight plications. On the surface, the protests in interrogation techniques and excessive action against their leader to demand from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to by a variety of different instruments, not 370 have given up any possibility of survi- Venezuela do not seem to have the same violence. Meanwhile, Maduro, whose improvement. Maduro distinctly lacks Beijing Capital International Airport. Less just aircrafts. Furthermore, it may take a vors. For instance, a cousin of one of the level of gravity as the other issues, yet as resignation is the main demand of the the charisma of his controversial prede- than one hour after takeoff, around 1:20 considerably long time before the rescue missing passengers has said, “I don’t see the situation continues to escalate, more protestors, has denied any undue ac- cessor and mentor, Hugo Chávez, who pm Malaysia Time, communication with the crews are able to locate the black boxes any hope of them alive…No matter what, significant repercussions are drawing tion from his government and, in a piece greatly inspired loyalty by championing plane was cut off. Carrying 227 passengers and determine if they belong to Flight 370 our sadness will never end.” Hopefully, in global attention to this country in turmoil. he wrote for the New York Times, laid the independence and rights of Latin and twelve crew members, the disappear- or its wreckage. Nevertheless, the possi- the coming days, rescue crews will be able The first and most concerning sign of blame for the protests on the wealthier American countries. Although Maduro ance has created the to provide the families of serious trouble in Venezuela was the sections of the country which he claims is simply continuing Chávez’s legacy of largest multi-national the passengers and crew extreme violence in the streets. What are solely seeking “the unconstitutional promoting socialism, he lacks the mag- search and rescue ef- members responses to began as peaceful protests against Presi- ouster of the democratically elected netism that often appeased and capti- fort in history. their unanswered ques- dent Nicolás Maduro and his financial government” in order to protect their vated the masses. Thus, as the conflict Initially, the search tions. policies quickly escalated to a level of own interests. The economy suffers from in Venezuela unfolds, it will continue to began around Gulf The strange disappear- near-warfare. As of April 6, at least thir- extreme levels of inflation and currency pose questions about political corrup- of Thailand and the ance of Malaysia Airlines ty-nine people have died. There have devaluation that have made many neces- tion, foreign intervention, and human South China Sea, but Flight 370 has been an been countless riots, fighting, vandal- sities inaccessible to a great number of rights that reflect some of the deepest after a few days, the event that has captured ism, and large-scale destruction. Per- the population, but Maduro emphasizes concerns of millions around the world. search was expanded the attention of the entire to include the Anda- world. While search and man Sea and the Strait rescue teams promise More Money, More Problems of Malacca. Based on to keep looking for the alana reynolds military radar data missing aircraft, hope of staff writer and radio pings be- the passengers or crew tween the Inmarsat members aboard Flight N MARCH 31 OF THIS PA- Supreme Court ruling, as many against case, claiming that these incidents paint Satellite and the aircraft, investigators of the bility of the pings originating from Flight 370 surviving the crash is dim. With any st month, the Supreme the case have argued, would theoretical- a very different picture of the history of crash were able to conclude on March 15 370 has been the most promising lead in luck, investigators will finally find the air- Court handed down a ly allow a man or woman of great wealth wealth in American politics than what that the plane was heading across the Ma- the search to find the missing aircraft. craft or its remnants and will able to pro- landmark 5-4 ruling in its to potentially influence elections in all the Court is suggesting. It is also worth lay Peninsula in a westerly direction; then, it As the search for Malaysia Airlines vide the world with answers as to just how decision to strike down one of the last fifty states at every bureaucratic level. considering that many of the American continued on in either a northern or south- Flight 370 continues, the likeliness of Flight 370 was able to nearly vanish from Oremaining federal limits on political cam- Shaun McCutcheon, the main sup- people McCutcheon is referring to do not ern direction for an estimated seven hours. finding survivors has substantially de- existence. paign contributions. This case, known as porter of this ruling and petitioner in have access to the hundreds of thousands After these assumptions were made, the creased. On March 15, Malaysian Prime McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commis- the case, argued in a recent statement (if not millions) of dollars often donated search in the South China Sea was aban- Minister Najib Razak issued a statement sion, effectively reversed many of the his- that by cutting limits on campaign fund- during campaigns. With uneven distribu- doned. Instead, a new search started three essentially confirming that the aircraft torical Watergate-era rulings that aimed ing the American people are “only fur- tion of wealth in mind, many government days later in the South Indian Ocean. most likely crashed into the South In- to limit money’s influence on politics by ther providing support for a system in officials such as Public Citizen president Finally, on April 5, there was hope when a dian Ocean and the chance of finding putting a cap on the amount of funding which ‘We the People’ hold the ultimate Robert Weissman even went so far as to Chinese ship detected a radio ping that may any survivors was slim. Moreover, while wealthy donors could give to actively reins of power.” Campaign finance re- say that this decision was reestablishing have come from the missing aircraft. This some families are hoping for survivors, campaigning politicians. It was a counter form supporters, however, have stated plutocratic rights in America. Although was a fantastic, new opportunity to find most just want answers as to how a large ruling that passed based on the now hot- that the idea that money has no direct, repercussions from this decision have Flight 370. Unfortunately, the ping-emitting aircraft could seemingly vanish. Malay cartoon credit: ly debated premise that “money equals corrupting influence on politics is ab- yet to be seen, in a country that prides black boxes used by Malaysia Airlines in Mukherjee who is now caring for his speech” but not necessarily political in- surd and has been repeatedly disproven itself on the idea of equal say for all, it is their planes only have enough battery power daughter’s children, a passenger of Flight cameron kirk, ’14 fluence. And it currently allows a single throughout American history. They go on important to be certain that money does to emit pings for approximately one month. 370, says, “The children are in limbo… donor to contribute millions of hard dol- to cite monetary scandals as recent as not come to outweigh political equal- Although this finding seemed hopeful, the they want to know where the plane is. Is lars to a virtually unlimited amount of pol- Rod Blagojevich’s soliciting of bribes in ity and a government free of corruption. iticians at the federal and state level. This Illinois and Nixon’s infamous Watergate

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dielle ochotorena Crisis in the Ukraine staff writer Math Team Science catherine kim N DECEMBER 17, 2013, as interim president, and called for elec- them to use all measures, including mili- staff writer Ukrainian President Viktor tions in May. Because of these events, tary force, to stop Russia’s aggression. Yanukovych signed a finan- Ukraine is in chaos, causing Russia to With the rising tension between Russian Olympiad HE MATH TEAM, WHO ARE cial deal with Russian Presi- fear for its assets from the new deal with forces and the possible annexation of anisha monga also known as Math Ninjas, dent Vladimir Putin which stated that Ukraine. Given the recent events and the Crimea, Ukraine’s parliament has voted is for students who are inter- OUkraine would receive fifteen million dol- transfer of power, Russia’s parliament ap- to create a National Guard made up of news briefs editor ested in math and wish to ex- May 1: lars in financial support and cut Ukraine’s proved President Putin’s request to use 60,000 people to defend the country. pand their skills. They compete in meets CIENCE OLYMPIAD IS IN ITS Save the Rhino Day gas prices by one-third. This deal, how- force in Ukraine to protect Russian inter- March 24 was a day of change when Tthroughout the year where they partici- ever, sparked international conflict. Since ests. On March 1, Russian troops quickly Ukrainian troops left Crimea, as Putin eighth year at Glenbard North May 2: and is a club where students pate in individual, two-person, eight- much of western Ukraine and the penin- moved to occupy the island of Crimea signed a bill allowing Crimea to join the person, calculator, and relay events. At International Tuba Day sula of Crimea are predominantly Russian which lies in a peninsula surrounded by Russian federation. Still, even with the who love science can go to show May 3: off their knowledge. As part of Science the end of each event, team members speaking, the people saw the deal with the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. In the annexation of Crimea, Russian troops earn team and individual awards. Yesha Lumpy Rug Day Russia as a positive step towards closer eyes of the Ukrainian government’s Prime refuse to leave Ukraine’s eastern bor- SOlympiad, members go to tournaments Patel, ’15, says, “Math Team is a really May 4: relations with Russia. However, the east- Minister Yatsenyuk, Russia has declared ders causing NATO’s foreign ministers and compete against students from dif- ferent schools in approximately twenty awesome way to learn while having fun Star Wars Day ern Ukrainians view Russia as an unreliable war against the Ukrainian people. Putin to suspend all civilian and military coop- at the same time.” The members are di- ally and instead wish to be closer to other states that the troops placed in Crimea eration with Russia. At the beginning of events related to different science top- May 5: ics. The hope is to make it to the state vided up into the freshman-sophomore Cinco de Mayo Western European April, pro-Russian team and the junior-senior team. The countries. So, on forces took over or national tournament. Some events May 8: require students to take a test, and the freshman-sophomore team meets in February 18, some the Crimean region Room 2117, and the junior-senior team No Socks Day 25,000 protesters of Ukraine. Rus- club members in these events prepare by May 9: studying old tests that were used at pre- meets in Room 2105 after school on arrived in Indepen- sia’s relations with Wednesdays. Students should contact Lost Sock Memorial Day dence Square for Western countries vious tournaments. Some students are May 11: required to bring projects premade, usu- math teachers Jill Gotter or Michael Pav- a peaceful protest are now fraught lakis for more information. Mother’s Day against President with tension as ally for events involving physics. Club ad- visor Adam Heise says, “It is a lot of work, May 12: Yanukovych and they have ignored Fatigue Syndrome Day his recent deal- international direc- however a lot of fun for those who enjoy ings with Russia. tives and acted on science. And the club is open and wel- May 14: comes new members.” Science Olympi- Chess Club Senior Honors and Award Then on February their own interests anthony dipaolo 20, according to regarding the state ad meets every Wednesday at 2:45 after Night BBC News, the situ- of the Ukrainian school in Room 2308. staff writer May 16: ation exploded, people. NATO of- National Sea Monkey Day HESS CLUB IS OPEN TO ANY- and Kiev “faced ficials and US Pres- May 17: body who can play or wants its bloodiest day ident Obama have to learn how to play chess. Armed Forces Day of violence in over even stated that in The team meets weekly to May 18: seventy years” as the case of a war play games and compete in tournaments. No Dirty Dishes Day citizens stormed between Ukraine CThe top eight players are chosen to be a May 20: civic offices in and Russia, they part of the competing team. The compet- an act of protest. are willing to aid Be a Millionaire Day ing season goes from the middle of No- Over eighty-eight people were killed are not Russian troops, but rather are the Ukrainians in war. Unfazed by threats May 23: vember until the final state tournament within forty-eight hours of fighting and self-defense forces against the Ukrai- and rising support for the Ukrainian peo- Lucky Penny Day with 130 other schools in mid-February. as it dragged on, Independence Square nian people. Since the Crimean people ple, Russia has now increased sanctions May 25: The team goes on a three-day trip to became a battleground. The fighting have closer ties to Russia due to the pro- over Ukraine. Tension and fear of war con- Tap Dance Day Peoria for the largest high school tour- briefly ended when a European-brokered Russian activists and Russian-speaking tinue to rise as Russia plans on overtaking May 26: nament. Club advisor Radomir Niewrzol peace deal was made, but soon began majority that live there, ninety-seven Crimea with Western countries making believes the club to be “a place to get Memorial Day again even more viciously. Yanukovych percent of the population voted to join threats for war to prevent the invasion. away from the pressures of school and May 30: disappeared, and protesters took over Russia in a March 16 referendum. Fear- homework.” The club meets twice a Last Day For Seniors presidential administration buildings. ing for their country’s welfare, Ukrainian week on Tuesdays and Fridays in Room Since then, Ukraine’s parliament has members of parliament have been seek- 2309. Although the season is currently taken over, named Oleksandr Turchynov ing the aid of the US and the UK, urging cartoon credit: cartoon credit: over, the club is still meeting and accept- john calaunan, ’17 eric nguyen, ’15 ing new members.

THE NORTH CURRENT | MAY 2014 | VOLUME 55 | ISSUE 5 THE NORTH CURRENT | MAY 2014 | VOLUME 55 | ISSUE 5 12 FEATURES FEATURES 13 I’ve also had a couple kids jump on my have to be at least 5’4” and I’m only 5’3 mainly work with Emily, and I had never back or pull the tail; so now the tail is 1/2.” I was so upset when I found that known her before. When I started work- The Mascots of Glenbard North: kind of like half off. I’ve actually had one out. They said maybe if I get high enough ing with her, I realized how important person rip the glove off, and we had to shoes I could do it, but I’m going to try it was to have someone there with you. Revealed! go find it, so I was just gloveless for half out and we’ll see. [She] and I working together, we made the game. Also, there’s one band mem- a really good team. When we would be marisa dipaolo able to cheer on our teams and get the at a football game in the fall, and I was ber who freaks out every time at the assemblies and I would be she sees the mascot. I went up watching the mascot high five features editor crowd hyped up. a little bit nervous, but I had a spotter. Having someone there, I felt more at to her the first time and she was people and stuff, I really wanted melinda troyka PH: In elementary school, I was a cheer- ease. We’d walk around the track and petrified. I didn’t know someone to do it. I was kind of nervous staff writer leader for a few years, and I always liked then go in front of the Superfan section, could be that scared of a panther! watching it. Once I got in it, I was relaxed. taylor denning being involved in school spirit. I love big which was our little area. We’d stand furry creatures! And I thought it would be there, and I was basically allowed to do PH: I’ve had a few. Honestly staff writer fun to do it because no one knows who what I wanted. I wasn’t really scared; I without having a spotter there, NC: How does being anony- ENIORS EMILY MASTERTON you are! I wasn’t into the cheerleading was a little nervous because it’s kind of it would’ve been horrible. There mous change the experience and Pam Hollingshead have and poms thing anymore, but I wanted to hard to see. But once I got out there, it was one time I was at a basket- of being the mascot? been performing as the Glenbard contribute to school spirit and do some- was no problem because I’m a naturally ball game and I stood in front of North mascot for the past few thing that was really small with not too goofy, fun person so I was dancing, do- the Superfan section. I felt like EM: After my junior year people years. They were kind enough to inter- many people. I just really wanted to be ing all sorts of weird things, so I had no they were petting my head, jok- started finding out. I was getting Sview with the North Current this issue so a part of it. problem. ing around and saying things like tired of people of people asking that they could share their ex- “Aw, Kitty!” Then all of a sudden me, but I told one person, and periences with GN. NC: What does it feel like my spotter grabbed me, and she they kept it a secret. Then my to be inside the mascot suit? told me they were trying to pull senior year, I’ve told maybe five North Current: When my head off by yanking the top people. But there are still a lot of did you first become the EM: You’re a different person in of it. Then there was another time people who don’t know, which is mascot? the suit. When you’re acting as that I will never forget. Around pretty cool. When people know the mascot, people don’t think of the track by the football field, I who you are, you can’t act [dif- Emily Masterton: My freshman you as a person but as a panther, got ambushed by a group of kids. ferently]; it just ruins everything. year they made an announce- so you can do stuff that an actual They were the little peewee foot- If I’m in the suit and I see some- ment to see if anyone wanted person couldn’t do. You can go ball players, and they attacked me. They PH: Yes, I actually went on a college visit one who knows that it’s me I would act to try out to be the mascot. We up to people and steal their food jumped on my back, were pulling my tail, to COD, and they have a new mascot. It’s so differently, so I just kind of walk away. had to fill out a questionnaire, or their hats, but if you were a but it was okay. I laugh about it now. It the chaparral, which is like a roadrunner, do an interview, and then try regular person and you did that, was one of those memorable moments. [or a] big bird, basically. I ran into some- PH: It’s really funny when you hear peo- on the suit to show them what you’d get in trouble! So it’s really one and we talked about games, and ple talk about it. There have been several we could do. Twelve of us a fun experience. NC: Do you have to go through they said it would be possible for when times when I’ve heard people talk about tried out, and two of us made specific training to learn how to be I go there to be the mascot. I would like it, and they always wonder who it is. it. PH: I wear shorts and a tank the mascot? to do it. People have seen me walking with Em- top and throw my hair up be- ily while spotting her. People always ask Pam Hollinshead: I really want- cause I sweat so much. The EM: Not really. You just go out there, but NC: Is being the mascot different me who it is. Its funny because it makes ed to do it freshman year. I ap- worst is when you sweat down I did Google some things about being a for you now than it was when you you feel more relaxed when you’re in the proached Dr. Mensik one day your face, and you just want to mascot. Otherwise I had no clue what I first started? suit because you know people have no freshman year, and he told me itch it and wipe it, but you can’t! was doing. idea who you are. I have done things that he would contact someone. But it doesn’t smell that bad. The EM: I feel a lot more comfortable than were kind of embarrassing, but I get over I kind of forgot about it after best part is when it’s a football PH: No, Mr. Westra pretty much just put when I first started doing it. The first it because I realize they don’t know who that. Junior year is when I re- game, and it’s cold because you me in the suit and I went out there. He time, I lasted about fifteen minutes, and I am. It makes it fun. ally started to try to get in contact with NC: What was your experience the get that breeze through the mouth; it didn’t really have any audition or training now I could go for two hours and I’m do- people about it. I got sent to Mr. Wes- first time you were the mascot? feels so good. for it. I had no experience, either. I know ing pushups and everything now too. I’m tra, and [we] talked about it, exchanged one of the people we have was previous- all pumped up in the suit, and before I photo credit: emails, filled out all of the paper work, kyle berry, ’14 EM: I was petrified. I went out and only NC: Have you had any negative or ly a mascot, but I hadn’t before. I just had would just stand there and wave, freak- and I started officially junior year. lasted about fifteen minutes in the suit strange experiences while being the it in me to be goofy enough. ing out inside. After about two days, I got photo page 12: because it was so hot. I’ve lost maybe ten mascot? used to it all though. I still can’t throw emily masterton, ’14 NC: What first made you want to pounds from the suit just because you NC: Do you hope to be a mascot shirts that well though. become the mascot? sweat so much. It was really scary, but as EM: I’ve had a couple people try to rip in college? I got used to it, it became really fun. my head off, and we have a strap under- PH: You know, not really. But I know that, photo page 13: EM: I’m not really into being in the crowd, neath, so if someone tries to rip the head EM: I would love to be a mascot in col- even though it sounds corny, it gave me pam hollingshead, ’14 so it was nice to be separate but still be PH: The first time I was in the suit, it was of, the string just yanks under your neck. lege, but it’s super hard to be one. You a different view on teamwork, because I

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Christopher Edwards 6. Marissa Ferreri 7. Carla Kochis 22. Daniel Roy 55. Sylwia Cebula Note: This is not a complete survey Michigan State University: Rollins College (FL): 8. Alvin Chang Bradley University (IL): 23. Timothy Hycner 56. Robert Angiulo Iowa State University: of GN seniors. Only 269 seniors 1. Annie Stacey 1. Cassidy Padal 9. Shivank Waghray 1. Rodolfo Casas 24. Diana Reyna 57. Anthony Transon 1. Samantha Ege responded to the survey that was 2. Steven Jackson 25. Sunena Benjamin 2. Eleni Galanopulos 10. Jered Cortez 2. Jobin Alexander available on FirstClass to every 26. John Martynek College of William and Mary (VA): 3. Zachary Ramey 3. Emily Spoeri St. Ambrose University (IA): 11. Anan Azeem senior. Calvin College (MI): 27. Naisargi Patel 1. Colin Pierce 1. Tom Shultz 12. Karman Joshi 1. Andrew Blunt 28. Frank Giunti 13. Dan Curet

THE NORTH CURRENT | MAY 2014 | VOLUME 55 | ISSUE 5 THE NORTH CURRENT | MAY 2014 | VOLUME 55 | ISSUE 5 16 NEWS NEWS 17 Hello, Dolly!: A Musical Melody nirav virani Spanish and French Honor Societies news editor enable him to give his niece a comfort- GN has stayed true to most of the musi- kiah vandenbrink an acclaimed Spanish writer. He was On the behalf of students inducted in HIS IS A SPECIAL YEAR FOR able life. In Yonkers, Dolly convinces cal plotline, noting its success on Broad- assistant news editor awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in the Spanish and French Honor Societ- GN’s theater group, as the Vanderfelder and his clerks to go to New way and elsewhere, and hopes that the VERY YEAR, GN INDUCTS SPA- 1989 for his innovative novels. Also, he ies, GN student Priya Patel, ’16, says, “It company will be presenting York and march in the Fourteenth Street production will be a success, as the com- nish and French learners into the was credited for inventing tremendísi- is an honor to be a part of these societies a musical, Hello, Dolly!, as its Association Parade. The story continues pany’s musicals are always the highlight Spanish and French Honor Soci- mo, a form of writing that emphasizes because we are being recognized for our last production of the year. The compa- on as Dolly matches other couples while of the year. Cast member Priya Rajan, eties. These societies recognize violence and imagery. He was chosen as commitment to a new language.” These nyT produces a musical every two years. she pursues Vandergelder for herself. ’15, states, “The company is very excited students that have been enrolled in hon- GN’s chapter to praise his accomplish- societies have been a part of GN since the This musical is an excellent choice for was first produced on to bring to GN this year, as Hello, Dolly! Hello, Dolly! Eors or regular Spanish or French classes ments in Spanish history. 1990s and will continue to honor achiev- the group because of its unique plot and Broadway by David Merrick in 1964, with the story is unique and will bring out a for three full semesters with at least a 4.0 The French Honor Society is backed ing students. Every year, a new batch of history as a production on Broadway and music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and number of emotions from the audience GPA. In order to qualify, students in for- by the American Association of Teachers students is inducted, and students elect elsewhere. ideas from a play by Michael Stewart. because of the production’s ability to be eign language need to have received an of French. This association is devoted to a new president and vice president via a is the story of a widower This play was based on Thornton Wild- humorous and serious at the same time. Hello, Dolly! A in all three semesters, or a B if in Hon- spreading French learning across the na- majority vote. GN Spanish teacher Alyssa who becomes a matchmaker, only to er’s 1938 farce , It has been an honor to be a member of The Merchants of Yonkers ors. To be inducted, students need to do tion. French teacher Carolyn Fitzgerald Godzicki says, “It is an honor to be a part find the perfect match for herself. Dolly though the original plotline originated the cast this year because the rehearsals two hours of community service in the says of learning a new language and join- of these honor societies because stu- Levi, the protagonist, travels to Yonkers, in John Oxenford’s 1835 English play, have brought the entire cast together and A form of tutoring. Inductees also receive ing the French Honor Society, “Students dents have worked so hard to get here.” New York to meet Horace Vandergelder, . The musical won a re- have inspired us to bring GN a produc- Day Well Spent a certificate of completion, a pin at the are recognized for many talents in life— The Spanish and French Honor Societies a “well-known unmarried half-a-million- cord ten Tony Awards, including Best tion it will never forget.” will Hello, Dolly! induction ceremony, and an honor cord sports, music, overall academics—but are a great way to acknowledge and re- aire,” to convince him to have his niece, Musical, and held this record for an as- run from Thursday, May 8 through Satur- to wear during graduation. this is a specific recognition in honor of ward the commitment of hard-working Ermengarde, marry one of her clients, tounding thirty-five years. The musical day, May 10 at 7:30 pm every night, and The Spanish Honor Society chapter at the many hours of work they have put students. Ambrose Kemper. Vandergelder op- was made into a film of the same name in the tickets cost ten dollars. GN was named after Camilo José Cela, into learning this very valuable skill.” poses this idea because he believes that 1969, and the movie was nominated for Kemper’s vocation as an artist will not seven Academy Awards.

There are plenty of men trotting around in the spring musical, Hello, Dolly! Ranging from adventurous and innocent to masculine and rugged, A Journey to Discover Europe Dolly Levi matches you with the man of your dreams! kyle stankowskey Follow the arrows to find your ideal man from the cast of Hello Dolly: staff writer

Full of money, your man HAS Your man may only be an as- Being chief clerk, your man is inches away HE GN FOREIGN LANGUAGE Students traveling in the summer of 2015 in French, Spanish, or Italian increases to be a half-millionaire... sistant... but hey, that’s better from that new promotion. A trip outside of Department travels to various will visit Spain, Italy, and France. In ad- understanding of the country, it is not a Cha ching! than nothing! Yonkers? Yes please! countries every other year to dition to planned tours, students will be requirement to have taken a foreign lan- provide students with a differ- given free time on the trip to explore and guage class at GN to go on the trip. All ent perspective of the world. The privi- get a feel for what cultures outside of the are welcome to travel with the depart- You can only roll with someone legeT of visiting another country allows US are like. This allows students to get a ment in 2015. Your man needs to be au- as energetic as you are! No cof- students to learn and gain more respect first-hand view of the history as well as According to German writer Johann thoritative. He picks the date fee needed here. for the evening! for different, diverse cultures. In the sum- modern art of the country. Wolfgang von Goethe, “Nothing can be mer of 2015, Glenbard students have the The GN Foreign Language Department compared to the new life that the dis- chance to travel for ten to twelve days to has a rough itinerary of the highlights that covery of another country provides for several European countries to have this students will be able to see during the a thoughtful person. Although I am still He may be set in his ways, When it comes to the perfect boyfriend, There’s a world to be explored out but you love him for it! sweet and naive are the qualities you are there! You need your man to be same experience. trip. In Madrid, students will visit places the same, I believe to have changed to looking for. Someone who can watch chick adventurous and exciting. GN’s Foreign Language Department like the Plaza Mayor and several muse- the bones.” Although the cost may seem flicks with you and isn’t afraid to cry! traveled to Peru in the summer of 2013. ums. In Paris, students will visit the Ei- high, GN foreign language teachers host These students were able to experience ffel Tower and famous museums like the many fundraisers to lessen the 4,500-dol- the Peruvian culture and apply knowl- Louvre, home of the priceless painting lar cost. The trip is actually a great deal Your dream date is Horace Van- edge from their foreign language classes of the Mona Lisa. Finally, in Rome, stu- – the price is low considering all that it Barnaby Tucker is your dream date! He Cornelius Hackl will sweep you off dergelder! This propieter of the to communicate with others. GN Foreign dents will be able to see famous sites like covers: airfare, hotels, air-conditioned is sweet and naive, perfect for the ideal your feet! Be prepared for dates full local Hay and Feed store is a half- Language teacher Antonina Benigno re- the Roman Colosseum (and of course eat tour busses, breakfast, and dinner. boyfriend! of adventure and sightseeing! billionare that will steal your heart! marks, “We encourage students to com- pizza). Students will also see many other For more information, students should municate with natives and bargain while sites besides the ones listed throughout contact teachers Monika Numrich, Anto- See the show May 8, 9, and 10 at 7:30 pm. Tickets will be sold for $10 and can be preordered shopping, and allow students to order each country to gain greater knowledge nina Benigno, or Sarah Minogue. online or purchased at the box office during all lunch periods. Be sure to follow GN Theater and try new, authentic food from the of the countries they visit. on Twitter, Tumblr and Facebook for more information! countries.” Although having previous knowledge

THE NORTH CURRENT | MAY 2014 | VOLUME 55 | ISSUE 5 THE NORTH CURRENT | MAY 2014 | VOLUME 55 | ISSUE 5 18 SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 19 shelly israni chris anders Guess It’s Not So Magic staff writer Girls’ Soccer entertainment editor

he Glenbard NORTH GIRLS’ ily Merkle, Rachel McDonnell, Jazmine and the next couple.” The girls’ goals this N MARCH 24, GWYNETH City. Eventually, the twosome moved their desire to keep their marriage out of soccer team started the season Pina, Marissa Ferreri and Danielle Ulrich, season are to challenge the best teams in Paltrow sadly announced into an eleven million dollar home in Los the tabloids. Also, in a 2011 interview, with a bang. So far, the varsity whose dedication and hard work have DVC and to make the regional playoffs. her separation from musi- Angeles where they lived for the remain- when referring to his marriage to Gwyn- team has won four games and Support the Panthers at Wheaton cian Chris Martin via her der of their marriage. eth Paltrow, Chris Martin told CBS News lost two, while the JV team has won all North on May 13 and the varsity girls at website Goop. The news came directly While the separation came as a shock that the couple wanted to “try and keep Tthree of their games. The girls on the the West Chicago tournament on May 5, afterO an announcement that the front man to many faithful fans of Paltrow and Mar- the whole thing quiet.” Furthermore, the freshman soccer team, coached by sci- May 7, and May 10. for the Grammy-winning group Coldplay tin, there had been consistent specula- couple was also victim to cheating alle- ence teacher Kathy Rossetti, are off to a would be joining the hit singing competi- tion of possible marital problems over gations. While Paltrow attempted to dis- good start as well. tion The Voice. After more than a decade the course of their entire marriage. For pel these rumors in a 2011 interview with The JV captains include Filasha Finley, of marriage, two children, and “well over instance, many reporters and writers Britain’s Daily Telegraph, she made a ’15, and Ashley Class, ’16. Emma Marti- a year of trying to work things comment that many readers nez, ’17, has scored five goals in the first photo credit: out,” the couple is finally de- believed to imply that there three games while Summer Corsolini, www.mysuburbanlife.com ciding to end their marriage. had been infidelity in her ’16, has been a key player by contribut- Gwyneth Paltrow and marriage when she stated, ing three assists. Goalkeeper Cece Gillil- Chris Martin have not always “Life is complicated and long and, ’16, has only let one goal in the net been at odds; in fact, when and I know people that I re- for each of the season’s three games. JV they first met, they described spect and admire and look coach Michael Dietmeyer says, “The girls themselves as instantly be- up to who have had extra- have done a great job battling difficult ing drawn to each other. At marital affairs. It’s like we’re weather conditions and getting to know the time, Coldplay, Chris flawed.” Nevertheless, Pal- each other on the field.” The varsity girls Martin’s band, was an up- trow did not confirm that have scored seventeen times and have and-coming musical group she or her husband Chris conceded four goals. that was slowly but surely Martin had been unfaith- There are six seniors and nine juniors been felt throughout every game. Varsity gaining global recognition. ful. Additionally, over the on the team. The six seniors on the var- coach David Stanfield believes “…[the On the other hand, Paltrow, course of many interviews sity team include Ashley Pogue, Em- girls] will be very competitive this season who had won an Oscar for in 2011, Paltrow appeared to Outstanding Performance by be preaching a never-ending a Female Actor in a Leading speech about how difficult Role for the movie Shake- marriage is, which came off speare in Love, was a break- to many as clues that Paltrow out actress in Hollywood. and Martin’s marriage was Badminton Paltrow and Martin first crumbling. filasha finley met at a Coldplay concert Gwyneth Paltrow and in 2002 while the group was Chris Martin have vowed not staff writer touring in Britain and quickly to put their children through became a couple. Just days after they an- questioned why Gwyneth Paltrow and an ugly divorce. The couple has said that he Glenbard North girls’ first place at the Saxon Invite, played at others. Sisters Trisha Cordero, ’15, and nounced they were expecting their first Chris Martin were almost never seen to- they will always share a bond with each badminton team kicked off Schaumburg High School on March 29. Eryka Cordero, ’16, who are partners in daughter, the couple held a private wed- gether. Even though Paltrow had been other, remain close friends, and continue their season with a great start. JV did not disappoint either; they were doubles, have great chemistry together ding ceremony in Southern California in nominated for countless awards includ- to put their children first. In fact, the soon On March 19, they held an awarded with second place, beating ev- that helps them communicate and beat December of 2003. Later on, in 2004, Pal- ing a Golden Globe this year, the couple to be divorced couple amicably spent a event, So You Think You Can Badminton, ery team but one at the Downers Grove other teams. Marianna Zalova, ’16, and trow gave birth to their first daughter Ap- was never once photographed together weekend together in the Bahamas with Tin which participants were charged five South tournament the weekend of April Andrea Gutierrez, ’15, also contributed to ple and the couple also went on to have on the red carpet during their ten years close friends. With any luck, Gwyneth dollars a match in order to raise money 5. Commenting on the season’s success, the team to help win their tournaments. a son named Moses in 2006. The pair of marriage. However, Paltrow and Mar- Paltrow and Chris Martin’s divorce will for new equipment and uniforms. Desiree Calma, ’15, explains, “I feel like Badminton has had some impressive re- lived in Britain for the majority of their tin constantly brushed aside controversy be painless, and the two stars can go The girls have had some spectacular the team is closer than ever this year. sults, but the girls have more matches to marriage, but also owned homes in the as to why they were almost never pho- back to raising their beautiful two chil- results in their last few matches, most Thanks to that, we will continue to suc- come and will try their best to show that Hamptons on Long Island and New York tographed together, contributing it to dren. notably winning the Addison Trail Invite. ceed and work our hardest to get the Glenbard North is a force to be reckoned Varsity came in first place, while junior winning title.” with. photo credit: varsity took second place. Continuing While all players have excelled this www.dailymail.co.uk their winning streak, varsity also claimed season, some have stood out more than

THE NORTH CURRENT | MAY 2014 | VOLUME 55 | ISSUE 5 THE NORTH CURRENT | MAY 2014 | VOLUME 55 | ISSUE 5 20 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT HEALTH & FITNESS 21 libby simkus staff writer Poisonous Produce The Country Music Awards soning the body and harming the nervous for the fruits and vegetables that have asheena siddiqui Lambert and Keith Urban stole the show copies is ineligible for the award. There VERY YEAR, NEW ISSUES ARISE system, the reproductive system, and the high doses of chemicals. Replacement foods include asparagus, avocado, cab- staff writer as they earned top honors. The night was were strong outcries from fans of other pertaining to people’s health. endocrine system. People are concerned also filled with the recognition of the artists who were also up for the nomina- One of the most crucial health that the United States Food and Drug As- bage, cantaloupe, corn, eggplant, grape- HE FORTY-NINTH ANNUAL achievements of country singers. The tion. concerns in the United States this sociation is not putting enough effort into fruit, kiwi, mangos, mushrooms, onions, Academy of Country Music winners, however, were not that surpris- Numerous artists performed incred- year is food safety; the United States De- preventing the chemicals and pesticides papaya, pineapple, sweet peas, and Awards took place on Sun- ing. Miranda Lambert was nominated for ibly throughout the night. The highlight Epartment of Agriculture recently discov- from harming their health. sweet potatoes. For example, pineapple day, April 6, 2014 at the MGM seven awards and took home three as of the night was when Blake Shelton and ered that the food industry has risen the The types of produce that should be can be substituted for strawberries, and Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The she won Single Record of the Year, Vo- Shakira performed their collaboration use of pesticides in fruits and vegetables. most looked out for are apples, celery, sweet potatoes can replace regular pota- Tawards were a big event in country cal Event of the Year with Keith Urban, “Medicine.” Miranda Lambert, top win- The reason for the increase of pesticides cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, grapes, hot toes. People also buy special washes to music that started with a massive kick- and Female Vocalist of the Year. George ner of the night, also took the stage as she is that bugs and insects are growing re- peppers, nectarines, peaches, potatoes, clean produce. Dr. Mehmet Oz informs off party which was hosted by Hunter Strait took home the biggest award at the performed her hit single “Automatic.” sistant to the pesticides because of over- spinach, strawberries, and sweet bell his viewers, “You don’t have to wait for Hayes. Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan event as he won Entertainer of the Year, Tim McGraw and his wife Faith Hill also use. A small portion of pesticides in fruits peppers. They likely contain the most the US government to fix this problem. were hosts of the ACMAs and although for the second time, his first time being performed a duet of “Meanwhile Back and vegetables will not do much harm to pesticides due to their thin skin. We could fix it in our households.” they did not win any awards themselves, twenty-five years ago. Florida Georgia at Mama’s.” There were seventeen other people’s health, but if the amount of pes- Ultimately, there is little consumers Even though the overuse of pesticides they were extremely confident in calling Line took home Duo of the Year, as their performances, including George Strait ticides being used increases it could be- can do to reduce the use of chemicals, and chemicals in produce is becoming a themselves the “biggest celebrities” at hit “Cruise” was at the top of the charts and Brad Paisley, filling the night with come a serious health hazard. The most so there are other options when choos- major health concern, the need to wait the event. The two were not afraid to this year. One surprising win of the night country music. The forty-ninth Academy wholesome foods are slowly developing ing produce at the grocery store. Some for the government to make changes is roast any of the audience members and was Justin Moore, who won New Artist of Country Music Awards were a great into the most dangerous because the people buy organic fruits and vegetables not necessary. There are substitutes to bashed other genres of music through- of the Year. He was clearly not eligible success as viewers were delighted to see government is allowing the food industry since they do not contain any pesticides. certain fruits, as well as organic foods to out the night. for the award as Moor has sold 577,000 their favorite artists win and the many to use more pesticides on their produce. However, it is expensive and not every- try. Natural and organic produce can be There were many great performances copies of his album, and has been certi- performances by the greatest talents of If pesticides are consumed in large one can afford to buy organic produce. found at grocery stores such as Whole that night, including Miranda Lambert, fied gold. The ACMA regulations clearly country music. amounts, the chemicals may end up poi- The next best thing is to find substitutes Foods. Blake Shelton, and Shakira. Miranda state any artist who has sold over 500,000

karina gandhi Vibrate health & fitness editor Do Good and Be Good : The Best of Rufus Wainwright EBRUARY 12, 2014, MY GREAT monly, men ages forty through seventy when he could no longer sign his name, chris allison albums. Wainwright’s records are often Vibrate may not feature all of his cult hits, uncle, Navin Gandhi, lost his bat- are afflicted with ALS. The average age his identity, was the day that broke many tle with Amyotrophic Lateral Scle- for diagnosis is fifty years old. hearts. His signature began his career, and staff writer very morose and autobiographical, and but his selection of songs makes him out tackle his personal struggles with drug to be the avant-garde artist that he really rosis (ALS), otherwise referred to Shortly after his diagnosis, my great un- losing that beginning meant slowly losing addiction, insecurities, family members is. In addition to Rufus Wainwright’s clas- as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. ALS, in simple cle suffered only slight pains; however, the rest of his journey in life. As a writer, UBBED BY ELTON JOHN AS (his parents are critically-acclaimed folk sic repertoire, Vibrate features two new Fterms, is the deterioration of all voluntary those little pains eventually grew larger he created his own life philosophy to live THE “greatest songwriter on singers), his sexuality, and love. tracks including the pop/rock delicacy systems and muscles, often resulting in a and larger. One day, when he and his by, revealing through his mind full of ex- the planet,” Rufus Wainwright His new album features eighteen “Me and Liza,” which describes Rufus premature death. Viewing this treacher- family were over, he said to me that with perience and wisdom, “There are things has won over countless fans tracks, plus a second disc complete Wainwright’s friendship with pop-icon ous disease through the eyes of a sixteen- each day comes a little more pain, but that we don’t want to happen but have with lush pop music that incorporates el- with sixteen tracks. These tunes are ex- Liza Minelli. The second new track, “Chic year-old was a shock into the brutal reali- also a little more to be grateful for in life, to learn to accept, things we don’t want Dements of opera and show-tunes. His ca- quisite and demonstrate the maturity and Pointless,” is a light guitar tune for ties that the world holds. and the best should wholeheartedly be to know but have to learn, and people reer took flight when he recorded a cover of Wainwright’s voice as he ages. From easy listeners. GN student and devout ALS can strike any person, anywhere, made out of each day. From then on he we can’t live without but have to let go. of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” which is the rather nasal, yet unique vocal char- Rufus Wainwright fan Emily Peraza, ’15, and at any time in life; approximately was wheelchair ridden, slowly betrayed Learn to get in touch with silence within recognized for being on the soundtrack acteristics of his self-titled debut album says, “My favorite part about Rufus’s mu- 5,600 people are diagnosed with ALS and consumed by his own body. Day af- yourself, and know that everything in this of the smash-hit animated film Shrek. (1998), to his rich, silky, and rather op- sic is his unique voice and the raw emo- each year, but the deadly disease is still ter day, month after month, and the fur- life has purpose. There are no mistakes, Wainwright may not be a chart-topping eratic voice found in All Days are Nights: tion that you can feel behind his captivat- incurable. Commonly, men have a twen- ther downhill his health deteriorated, his no coincidences, all events are blessings musician, but he has released seven Songs for Lulu (2010) and Out of the Game ing lyrics.” ty percent higher chance than women hopes and spirits never wavered. given to us to learn from. Be good and critically acclaimed albums, four DVDs, (2012), Wainwright has established him- Rufus Wainwright is making his way to of contracting this disease. More com- As a businessman and writer, the day do good.” and a handful of live albums, as well as self through his career as one of the best the Chicagoland area this summer at the performing at legendary venues such as vocalists of his generation. Mainly com- Ravinia Festival in Highland Park. There is To support ALS, join us in our Walk to Defeat ALS! Log onto ALSA.org Carnegie Hall. With an impressive career posing his masterpieces using the piano a pre-sale for tickets to his show currently Saturday, May 31 at Cantigny Park • Go to In Your Community and catalogue of music spanning almost and the guitar, Wainwright features songs available on www.rufuswainwright.com, Distance: 1.5 miles • Go to Events two decades, forty-year-old Rufus Wain- on this album with not only solo piano and the actual concert is June 25, 2014. Walk Check-in: 9:00 AM • Go to Walk to Defeat ALS wright has created a “best of” collection or solo guitar, but lush strings, genius Plan on purchasing tickets promptly, as Walk Starts: 11:00am • On the right side, click on Find a Walker that includes pieces from each of his percussion, and powerful horn sections. Rufus will not be revisiting Chicago soon. • Enter Megha Gandhi and register!

THE NORTH CURRENT | MAY 2014 | VOLUME 55 | ISSUE 5 THE NORTH CURRENT | MAY 2014 | VOLUME 55 | ISSUE 5 22 HEALTH & FITNESS HEALTH & FITNESS 23 Body Battles: The Modern Struggle Starbucks Coffee: From Bean to Dessert shawn karim staff writer christopher allison OCIETY OFTEN SEEMS TO DICT- National Association of Anorexia Nervo- “likes” someone gets on Instagram or staff writer ate that being thin and beautiful sa and Associated Disorders) more than Facebook photos impacts how good- OFFEE IS A COMPLEX BEV- always be the core of what we do. So This beverage is by no means healthy, are synonymous. Body image is one-third of Americans admit to “normal looking they perceive themselves to be. erage that has captivated ca- many companies have made mistakes by and other Starbucks drinks are loaded defined as the way that people- dieting.” However, many of those diets Shockingly, young children are beginning sual coffee drinkers, cultural not sticking to their knitting and they start with even more calories! The Pumpkin perceive their bodies and the assumption can be harmful, and as a result, about to be pushed into the idea of becoming elites, and students alike. believing their own press. That’s not go- Spice Latte is over 500 calories, and has a Sof how others perceive them. This image one-fourth of those people will suffer a certain weight. A study funded by the Believe it or not coffee comes from a ing to be us.” But with the introduction whopping twenty-two grams of fat. is often affected by family, friends, social from a partial or complete eating dis- National Heart, Lung and Blood Insti- Ccherry. The cherry is picked at its peak and focus on new beverages and food When choosing between a Frappuc- pressure, and the media. The media is re- order. ANAD’s website also states that tute showed through a survey that forty- of ripeness; the bean is extracted from items that include fattening pastries, cino and any other beverage at Starbucks sponsible for keeping everyone informed ninety-five percent of people with eating percent of girls between nine and ten the fruit, sun-dried, packed, shipped, lunches, and “Starbucks Evenings” (small with a pastry, ditch the Frappuccino for and entertained, but it also commercializ- disorders are between the ages of twelve years old have already attempted to lose roasted, ground, and brewed. Up until palates of food served with wine at se- an iced coffee with milk. For customers es how people should ideally body type. and twenty-five. Since the problem is weight. When a girl is young, she should recent years, this was coffee. Some drank lect locations during the evening hours), who prefer hot beverages, swap a Cara- Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers have most prominent in the current teenage be focusing on playing games and enjoy- it black, some added cream and sugar, Schultz did not stick to the core of what mel Macchiato for a Skinny Vanilla Latte. advertisements for dieting programs to generation, there must be something that ing her childhood, rather than her looks. while others enjoyed a latte, cappuccino, Starbucks was. Schultz’s goal was also to It has sugar-free syrup, and a balanced push for weight loss, and these programs has changed in the last twenty years. Following a similar pattern, college kids or shot of espresso. emulate the environment of classic Euro- taste. As for those pastries, grab a banana may make larger individuals feel pressure Increased technology use is key to are more insecure about themselves as In 2007, Starbucks Coffee Company pean coffee bars, but the expansive and from the basket at the counter instead. It to conform to a certain body type. Judg- the expanding insecurities about weight well: fifty-eight percent of college girls of Seattle, Washington, the largest cof- unhealthy menu, and the baristas wear- is sweet, delicious, and satisfying. Make ments of who is considered overweight among teenagers, whether it be social feel pressured to be a certain weight fee brand on the planet, introduced the ing baseball caps and drive-thru head- the better choice at Starbucks, and dump or not are based on personal opinion. media pressure or models looking skin- (ANAD). Commenting on her views to- iconic Frappuccino blended beverage. sets, is far from the environment of clas- the drive-thru for a walk through the Even for people who are technically not nier than ever because of Photoshop. wards body image is Glenbard North stu- First, they were bottled, flavored coffee sic coffee shops. door. Even though Starbucks may not be overweight, the push for dieting is every- Social media has become so essential dent Emily Pereza, ’15, who said, “Thou- drinks with milk; now, they have turned At Starbucks, the Caramel Frappuc- as centered on brewed coffee as it used where. In fact, according to ANAD (the in a teenager’s life that the amount of sands of years ago, girls did not need to into thirty ounce drinks that are practi- cino is a popular beverage. According to to be, customers will still be greeted by stand on a scale to be ac- cally milkshakes topped with whipped nutrition facts from the official website an intense fragrance of deep, complex, cepted. The problem with cream, chocolate chips, syrups, drizzles, of Starbucks, this drink has 410 calories, and earthy coffee; and that’s just how it today’s media is that it has and sugar. Some of these beverages and actually has the least amount of calo- should be. transformed girls into inse- may not even include coffee or espres- ries in comparison to similar beverages cure robots. People do not so— the ingredient all Starbucks drinks from Dunkin’ Donuts and McDonald’s. realize that girls that were should include, as it is a coffee shop. born a thousand years ago These beverages were invented to ap- were just as beautiful as the peal to a younger market and a new gen- girls born nowadays.” Body eration of “coffee drinkers.” The custom- image is a challenge people ers in Starbucks are getting younger and of all ages and gender have younger, so in turn, the consumption of to deal with. Learning to five-calorie coffee is decreasing, while accept everyone’s unique the purchasing of fattening, sugary, and body type is an important artificially colored Frappuccinos is in- step in building up people’s creasing. Starbucks has also changed self-confidence. Losing the the treats found in their pastry case from pressure of conforming to simple and classic delicacies, to buttery, body image is only a few sugary, and greasy desserts. Customers physiological steps away. are now skipping out on a classic brewed coffee and a banana, opting instead for a Frappuccino bigger than the size of the average human stomach, paired with a few chocolate chip cookies and a cake pop. In addition to this, Starbucks sells ice cream by the pint and quarter at most major grocery stores. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz once said, “Coffee will

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