the appleton north NOCTILUCA Appleton,A Wisconsin October 2009 Vol. XV Issue II Texting behind the wheel proves more fatal than alcohol Inside this is- sue: Photo by Zac DeRidder Media Irresponsible driving can lead to devastating and ultimately regrettable conesquences. By Peter Hale that while at the legal alco- anonymous survey asking how Driving Statistics hol limit, a driver’s steering many of his students have ever Texting while driving has control deteriorates by 35%, texted while behind the wheel. WI 2009: become a very prominent is- however, when texting behind Of his 69 students, an incred- sue in the country, and right the wheel, steering control de- ible 45% have texted while - 750 students with licenses now, proposed legislation that clines by 91%. driving. If this was the same at North would outlaw the activity is Stephen Glaister, Royal for the approximately 750 - 4000 injuries statewide due moving through the Wisconsin Automobile Club Foundation students with their driver’s li- to drunk driving legal system. director had this to say on the censes at north, 337 have tex- - Texting behind the wheel It’s no surprise that many research; “The tests performed ted while driving. If these sta- decreases steering control by people want a new law on by the RAC found that tex- tistics are to be believed, more 91% texting, because recently, re- ters were less able to maintain than 337 of North Students are - 42,000 convictions state- searchers have found that tex- safe distances from others, eight times more likely to be in wide due to drunk driving ting behind the wheel is more and drifted in and out of lanes an accident. - Not wearing a seatbelt dangerous than driving while more often”. Hope rides on this legislation increases likelihood of injury under the infl uence of alcohol Mr. Hillestad, a math and to be able to greatly reduce up to 80% or other such stimuli. computer science teacher at the number of people texting - 243 statewide died due to Halloween Recent research reveals North, had his classes take an while driving. drunk driving WI ups drunk driving penalty “Click It or Ticket”: By Nate Corriea The new seat belt law in WI -3rd offense- $600-$2000 Along with texting and not fi ne, suspension of license for By Chelsea Ashland “I always make people who wearing seatbelts, drunk driv- 1 year or more, jail for 30 days are riding in my car wear a ing is one of the leading rea- to 1 year. All vehicles under As of June 30, 2009, Wis- seat belt. I could never live sons for road-side deaths in the offenders name may be im- consin initiated a primary with myself if something were Wisconsin. Last year about mobilized. enforcement seat belt law to to happen to someone while in half of Wisconsin’s fatal combat automobile accidents my car without one.” crashes were because of drunk -Death or injury results- the and deaths resulting from not driving. According to the Wis- offender may be charged with wearing safety restraints. consin Department of Trans- negligent Homicide. Simply wearing a seatbelt “Simply wearing portation, 234 people died and decreases the likelihood of in- more than 4000 injuries and -Refusal to take a BAC test- jury or death during a traffi c a seatbelt decreas- 42,000 convictions resulted loss of license on the spot and accident up to 80% and now in Dig for a cure due to drunken drivers. More possible loss of vehicle. Wisconsin wearing a seatbelt es the likelihood than 1 in 4 Wisconsin drivers is required by law. of injury or death admitted to driving under the -A rider under 16 is present- According to the Wisconsin infl uence, giving Wisconsin All fi nes double. Department of Transportation, during a traffi c the highest rate of drunken a “primary enforcement law” driving in America. Those that decide to go is a law that allows police of- accident” Wisconsin considers having drinking anyways can take a fi cers to pull a driver over, just a blood alcohol content (BAC) few simple steps to avoid risk- like other driving offenses such as speeding, and issue a of .08% to be legally drunk. ing the lives and safety of in- Currently the law is heav- ticket. Depending on whether Penalties for driving while nocent people. These include ily targeting adolescent males the offense occurs in the front drunk vary as follows: relying on public transporta- between the ages of 16 to 25, or back seat and the age of the -1st offense- As stated above, tion, such as taking the bus or who are most at risk for not driver, the fi nes range from a a $300 fi ne and license sus- a taxi home. Now, some Wis- wearing a seat belt. The goal mere $10 to a whopping $75. pended for 6 months. consin bars even have a Safe- of this new law is to achieve Some Wisconsin residents Ride program to guarantee ZERO deaths on Wisconsin feel that this punishment isn’t -2nd offense- $350- $1100 safe trips home for everyone. roads. severe enough for the possibly fi ne, suspension of license for The best ways to stay safe With the bar set high, Wis- devastating consequences that 1 year or more and jail for 5 while driving are to wear a consin’s new seat belt law has Evolution of result from not wearing a seat- days to 6 months. All vehicles seatbelt, don’t text, and obvi- a lot to live for. under the offenders name may ously, don’t drink and drive. belt. Pop Culture be immobilized. Senior Lyz Bovereux says, NEWS Appleton, Wisconsin October 2009 Vol. XV Issue II Page 3 Sarah Backer climbs mountains for cancer Halloween festivities prom- ise fun for all ages on by North’s own drama club By Jackie Reynders will surely be the “hot spot” this Halloween. Times for the It’s October and Halloween Haunted House include; 6-11 is just around the corner. There PM on the 29th, 1 to 4 PM and are all sorts of fun fall activi- 6 to 11 PM on the 30th, and ties in the area to promote the 1 to 4 PM and 6 to midnight beautiful outdoors and color- on Halloween day. The cost ful autumn weather. is $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for Some may think that pick- children 12 and under. ing apples is just an activity for There are also scary ac- young children, but everyone tivities outdoors; for example, can enjoy the pleasantly chilly a haunted hayride with Ca- fall air and the delicious smell vanaugh Carriages. Rides will take place October 16 and 17, Photo by Bruce Backer of fresh apples. Why not take Appleton north senior, Sarah Backer, shows her determination to make a dif- a visit to Schabo’s Hillside 22-24, 28-31st. The price is ference in the fi ght for cancer by tackling diffi cult Nevada terrain. Orchard? Schabo’s is open 10 $10 and includes a 45 minute AM to 5:30 PM daily, and is long ride as well as refresh- By Siri Pairin located at W3964 Wege Road ments, snacks and a bonfi re. Rides start after dark and Ca- Sarah, “Of course Wisconsin Appleton, WI 54913. This past summer, Sarah died of leukemia, this driven vanaugh Carriages is located had cheeseheads!” Sarah and Want something a bit spook- Backer displayed remarkable Appleton North senior joined at 3910 W Fairview Rd. Nee- her father plan on making the ier than apple picking? How determination and drive that with 1,700 other people united nah, Wi 54956. ride again next summer. about North’s own fabulous helped raise over $8,000. In with a cause to fi ght cancer. There are plenty of things to “Sarah Jean is an amaz- Haunted House, A Night to honor of Todd Jeanquart, a Together, they raised $6.8 mil- do this October, so get out and ing young woman and mature Dismember XI? Taking place former Appleton North teach- lion. enjoy the weather and Hallow- beyond her years,” said Heidi on October 29th, 30th and er who passed away some two 31st, this popular event put een spirit! and a half years ago, Sarah Jeanquart, a teacher at Apple- rode 100 miles on her bike “Sarah rode 100 ton North and Todd’s widow, across hilly and elevated ter- miles on her bike “I like to think Todd was rid- rain in Nevada. ing along with her.” “It was a challenge,” she across hilly and With the willpower and pas- said, “There were some really sion like that of Sarah’s, not big hills to climb. The eleva- elevated terrain” only can more people complete tion is 6,000 (feet) to 7,000 incredible rides like this one, feet and we had to go up al- more people will be able to “One of my favorite parts most 3,000 (feet) more.” over come awful diseases like was how each state had their cancer because of the help and

Inspired by the passionate Photo by Zac DeRidder own ‘helmet decoration’,” said and encouraging teacher who support of those who care. Pumpkins are a traditional Halloween decoration. Students stress about PSAT Conkey’s closing devastates Appleton

By Sara Drezdzon As Wisconsin’s oldest and remember it as a little A newly abandoned build- bookstore, it opened in 1896 kid. Sadie Voet, a senior, said ing now haunts downtown and has had fi ve owners; John “I feel like part of my soul is Appleton. Iconic Conkey’s Zimmerman being the last. missing now that Conkey’s is Bookstore on College Avenue Zimmerman had been with gone. I love reading and they closed after 131 years in the Conkey’s for 30 years and is provided me with every book I business. incredibly saddened to have it could think of.” This past year Conkey’s lost leave the community. There is Conkey’s Bookstore was the its contract with Fox Valley a potential buyer for the store primary locally owned book- Photo by Zac DeRidder not known to the public, but store throughout the valley, Juniors prepare for important testing. Technical College to supply their books, which was more Zimmerman hopes that even and its vacant shelves on Col- with a new owner the book- lege Avenue will forever serve By Siri Pairin at school. than half their business. They store’s legacy will live on. as a reminder and memorial Because of the ominous had also been competing with The closing of Conkey’s to one of the most cherished Every year, Appleton North acronyms, some students may the Barnes and Noble located has devastated the people of spots in downtown Appleton. juniors can compete for a be thinking that the PSAT is by the mall, who, unfortunate- Appleton, many of whom have National Merit Scholarship just something else to stress ly, stole a lot of customers and grown up with the bookstore by taking the PSAT. By scor- out about. However, there are much business. ing exceptionally high, kids many ways to prepare and all over the country have the practice. For example, sopho- chance to be chosen as one of mores are allowed to take it in the 16,000 nation wide semi- order to experience the exam fi nalists who will then go on before they are juniors. to compete in becoming a Na- Also, upon registering for tional Merit Finalist. the exam, students are given This year, the PSAT will be a “PSAT Student Guide” to taken on October 14th at 7:30 provide test-taking help and in selected locations through- advice. Included in the packet out the school. Composed of a is a full-length practice test critical reading section, a math and background information section, and a writing section, that might be found on the real the PSAT challenges students exam. www.images.booksense.com to use information they have So, why not take the www.appletonhistoryclub1857.com learned throughout their years PSAT? The closing of Conkey’s Bookstore changes the downtown atmosphere. PHOTOSPREAD Appleton,Appppleton, , WWisconsin October 2009 Vol. XV Issue II Page 2 Photo by Mr. Mrotek Photo by Mr. Mrotek Photo by Mr. Stuart Sutter and Jen Hackbarth Junior Court members Billy Greisch and Millie Summers Photo by Mr. Mrotek Photo by Mr. Photo by Mr. Mrotek Photo by Mr.

Freshman court members Cam- Mrotek Photo by Mr. Marty Selleck and Mai Kou Yang eron Bush and Hannah Johnson Homecoming King and Queen Dan Wentzel and Alex Christiansen dance across the Pep Rally. Post-crescent.com Post-crescent.com A fl utist marches during the pregame show. The spirit squad performs on the sideline during the homecoming game. Photo by Mackenzie Schmitt Photo by Mackenzie Schmitt The Lightning faces off against the Oshkosh North Spartans. SEN10RS in their powderpuff shirts at the Pep Rally. Photo by Mr. Mrotek Photo by Mr. The Homecoming Court for the Las Vegas 2009 Homecoming Dance held on Saturday, September 26th. OPINIONS Appleton,Appppleton, , WisconsinW October 2009 Vol. XV Issue II Page 4

Let yyourour voice be Covert phone use mastered by students heardheard (ANHS). However, the hand- cally disappear into thin air if a could conclude that maybe it’s Texting is dis- book and staff of ANHS send student is allowed to have one not an act of rebellion; maybe confl icting messages to the stu- before school, after school, it’s an act of disagreement. The Noctiluca staff graciously dents. The use of cell phones but not during school? Highly Students have adapted to accepts any letters to the editor agreement, before and after the period of doubtful is the fi rst thought to these unnecessary rules in a which will be published as space time listed in the handbook is mind. allows. Please limit submissions not rebellion very peculiar way. When it to no more than 250 words. exemplifi ed as prime time for After taking polls in ran- comes to texting, techniques Anonymous submissions will cell phone use. The reasons dom classes around ANHS such as making sure the teach- not be printed and all writing is By Josh Kinney for this selective ruling is that and reaching out to all grades er isn’t paying attention, using subject to editing via our policy modern technology interrupts and social groups alike, 96.8% a friend to hide one’s phone, statement below. All letters to The student handbook clear- class, encourages cheating, of the population admitted to or mastering the exact angle of the editor can be dropped off ly states that from 7:30 A.M. and is a distraction towards possessing a cell phone dur- one’s backpack or body in or- in the designated folder on the to 3:00 P. M., cell phone use school education for those ing school hours. What makes der to screen the teacher from door of the Publications Lab at is strictly prohibited for stu- who want to learn. But honest- such a large group of individu- a cellular device, are among the south end of the LMC, or dents roaming the campus of ly, can one possibly think that als thrive on rebelling against the many strategies in a covert e-mailed to Mrs. Bruce, the staff a cell phone is going to magi- the rules of a school? One advisor, at: Appleton North High School student’s arsenal. The vast

Noctiluca Mission Statement America in need of fi xing To publish news, informa- tion, entertainment and opinion By Bill Hackett to expand the lines and make articels for and about student, shipping by train more acces- faculty and administration The American Society sible to other companies. activities, interests and policies. of Civil Engineers awarded One of the most dramatic Our goal is to maintain high America’s infrastructure a events imaginable would be a ethical standards and provide a cumulative grade of D. They failure of a dam. Events like forum for free and responsible evaluated fi fteen different as- these are growing ever more expression of student views. pects of infrastructure ranging likely, with the number of The newspaper strives for a high from the quality of schools dams at over eighty fi ve thou- level of competency welcomes diversity of scope, depth and and transit to dams and inland sand and the number of “high breadth of coverage in order to waterways. The grading sys- risk” dams at over eighteen heighten mutual understand- tem was from A to F, A being thousand. Needless to say, ing and awareness through our excellent and F being a failure. America’s dams are sub stan-

entire school community. That D says that our country Photo by Zac DeRidder dard and earned a D. is struggling to provide the America’s Highways are sub standard and received Anyone driving is also sure services we depend on every a D- rating by the American Society of Civil Engi- to notice the sorry state of our Noctiluca Policy Statement day. neers. roads. The roads received a The clean drinking water D-. It is to be expected; how Published ten times per year, we need is already leaking have a calculator handy that’s on the roads and fewer green many years have these roads the student newspaper of Apple- $27,607,500,000 dollars a ton North High School is a forum an estimated seven billion house emissions. The main taken the punishment of Wis- in which its student editorial gallons of clean water away year. Our drinking water sys- problem is that the govern- consin’s winters? This issue board makes decisions regarding every day. Without counting tem earned a D-. ment forced many train com- has been addressed by the its contents. an increase in demand, that’s The American rail systems, panies out of business with apparent “second coming of Unsigned editorials express approximately $45.5 million once an icon, scored a below Amtrak. Maybe if we can get Christ”, Barack Obama, but the views of the majroity of the dollars a day piling up on top mediocre C-. Freight trains companies like CSX the abil- we need more. We need a year editorial board. Letters to the of the estimated 11 billion dol- are over three times more effi - ity to expand into the world when the whole summer is ex- editor are welcomed and will be lars spent annually to replace cient than tractor trailers. That of passenger transportation, clusively used for ripping up published as space allows. aging facilities. If you don’t means fewer tractor trailers and replacing roads. Letters must be signed, they would have the incentive although the staff may withhold the name in certain circum- stances. Editorial Staff The paper reserves the right Kal Riebau...... Editor-In-Chief edit letters for grammar and Siri Pairin...... News Editor clarity, and all letters are subject Ivan Fan...... Opinions Editor to laws governing obscenity, Paige Resch...... Features Editor libel, privacy and disruption of Brooke Resch...... Centerspread Editor the school process, as are all contents of the paper. Melissa Cameron...... Sports Editor Opinions in letters are not Megan Van Boxtel...... Culture Editor necessarily those of the staff, nor Zac DeRidder...... Photography & Graphics Editor should any opinion expressed Katie Hermsen...... Copy Editor in a publc forum be construed

as the opinion or policy of the Susanne Bruce...... Staff Advisor Photo by Zac DeRidder Appleton North High School ad- Teresa Hahn...... Staff Advisor This newly paved highway is an example of one of ministration, unless so attributed. many infrastructure improvements America needs. The Noctiluca reservees the Contributors right to publish images in both Steven Richards Bill Hackett Laina Wydeven print and online format. Isabel Morales Mike Nitzband Sarah Burst Kust Jensen Enz Colin Buckley Claire Balane Editor’s Note: Rayel Smith Chelsea Juen Peter Hale Letters to the editor are encourageded and will be published as Taylor Banuchie Jenna Otto Nate Corriea Contact Information Amanda Lyons Melissa Bougie Chelsea Ashland space permits. Shelby Sissnig Charlotte Hale Jackie Reynders Appleton North High Josh Kuester Abigail Zabronsky Sara Drezdzon Letters can be dropped off in the designated folder on the door School Josh Kinney Maggie Hackett Andrea Charais of the publications lab on the southth end of the LMC. 5000 N. Ballard Road Sami Khatib Appleton, WI 54913 The Noctiluca is also available in an online format. Phone: (920)-882-4300 Visit us at www.aasd.k12.wi.us/north OPINIONS Appleton,Applppeton, WisconsinW October 2009 Vol. XV Issue II Page 5 tests. They want ANHS to Kinney: reach that exceptional academ- ic reputation. If the goal is to Covert phone achieve academic success for the entire body, a compromise use, from p. 4 between the Appleton Area of the student population School district and students would much rather learn in a that make the district succeed exciting manner and when one is in order. The district wants is instead dealt a boring, sleep high-grade scores, the stu- teasing lecture, one might fi nd dents want cell phone use, so themselves wanting to talk to why can’t our paths intersect their friends in order to waste and work together? One could the time away. The bottom-line suspect that if there was desig- is that students believe gossip nated times throughout the day is substantially more interest- for relief of the addiction to ing than a daily lecture. Stu- texting, that one’s grade could espncdn.com dents are willing to risk their improve due to listening dur- The student handbook clearly states that from 7:30 A.M. to 3:00 P. M., cell education in order to text their ing class. peers and if teachers want to For the most part, students phone use is strictly prohibited for students roaming the campus of ANHS. succeed at their job, they need believe that school rules are nah High School (NHS) con- of texting during class, and day along with lunch, students to fi nd more exciting ways of reasonable and fair to have; templated and passed a new instead, listening to their lec- will not be so tempted to try to delivering a lesson. however, there are a few se- rule stating that students may tures and learning the material accomplish the impossible of The school district and stu- lect rules that most of the use cell phones outside of the provided. The idea is if they texting during class and test dents’ parents are striving for population disagrees with and classroom. This rule is try- are allowed to have 10 minute scores will go up. students to get higher grades, chooses not to abide by them. ing to abolish the idea of kids (NHS’s passing time) breaks especially on the statewide In the past three weeks, Nee- trying to fi nd stealthy ways periodically throughout the Our Take Calling all By the Editorial Staff ed on Capitol Hill in regards to At this point, a compromise these issues. writers... this pressing issue. may just be a practical impos- As the winter months ap- Feel strongly about an issue? The reports released by As to the debate about wheth- sibility. proach, we as students should Write for the Opinions sec- the ASCE paints a shocking er or not cell-phones should be The opinions expressed in always remember that dis- tion! If you just want to rant picture of the current state of allowed in school, our board this past month’s issues(and agreements on practices and about illegal immigration or America’s infrastructure. We believes that students should this month’s) are both valid policies, and the discussions about why Twilight is amaz- cannot allow for the further be free to use phones dur- and well-expressed, and we that follow, are the fuel which ing, the Opinions Section is deterioration of our core ne- ing off-school hours, but that hope that the relations be- keep the spirit of our school here for you! Come to our cessities. We on the editorial appeals suggesting differing tween the student body our and that of American democ- meetings to get your voice board think that some defi nite regulations would have to be own administration continue racy strong. heard. We hope to have you changes need to be implement- brought to the administration. to be positive while discussing as a part of our staff soon. iPods serve useful purposes in educational environment By Mike Nitzband strance, I can “write down” my cause music makes me happy. Music and school are two ing homework as well as keep- homework in my iPod, a place I Another great feature is that activities I participate in the ing student morale high (or This year for my combined would be more likely to notice I can use is the Internet to most, and I fi nd that using my at least this student). I think birthday and confi rmation gift than in my archaic assignment fi nd information for a proj- iPod Touch is resourceful. I the administration should from my parents I received a notebook. I also feel I am more ect. But most importantly, I strongly believe iPods should permit their use in school. 16 Gigabyte iPod Touch. I per- productive when I am listen- should not and do not use the be allowed in school. They are sonally think it is the coolest ing to music, probably be- iPod for games during school. useful for studying and check- thing ever made. I heard on the news that the iPod Touch has three times the technol- ogy than the fi rst lunar module. The fi rst day, I spent about fi ve or six hours fi guring out how it worked, downloading mu- sic onto it, and browsing through the applications. There are many uses of the iPod Touch for school. One option I can use it for is por- tability, checking my assignments through the Inter- net. Another useful feature I can use is to take notes on www.appleinsider.com my iPod. For in- iPods can be used educationally in school to check assignments, use the internet, and take notes. Appleton Career Academy Appleton, Wisconsin October 2009 Vol. XV Issue II Page 6 ACA offers rigorous courses, endless opportunities By Andrea Charais time management and treating our students almost like col- While ACA students enjoy lege students, where they are and are excited to participate given assignments and are ex- in the Academy, many fellow pected to work hard on them.” Appleton students are fi nding Another thing to consider, it hard to believe that the ACA in regards to the thought of is as amazing as it is being the ACA being one big study made out to be. How can the hall, is that there is a rule in Academy be so amazing with place that the ACA students such a different structure? may only work on ACA work Some people would even fi nd during their work time. If a it to be a slacker class, noth- student begins to slack off, it ing but extra study hall time. catches up to them pretty fast.

While there are negative Photo by Mia Russell Now that the four week Foun- thoughts, many of the ACA Junior Jennifer Ellison, above, and other ACA students participated in mock dation course is coming to an students radically disagree. scholarship interviews with community members, one of the many opportuni- end and seminars and work- “It provides us with more ties of ACA that other high schools do not provide. shops are beginning, ACA stu- opportunities that we wouldn’t tivities about what you want ties in the ACA are endless.” opinion on the debate between dents will be pressed more than have been able to get in the to go into.” Another ACA As for the ACA students Academy students’ reputation, ever to put forth extra effort. normal school,” says Meghan Health student, Jordan Fye, themselves and any com- Mrs. Camber said, “I would More information about the Blazer, who is apart of the could not have put it better plaints that may be made, most invite [students who have Career Academy and the oppor- Design branch in the Acad- when he stated that “the rigor would say that “there is too doubts about the Academy] to tunities that come with it can be emy. According to Blanca of the ACA helps us be pre- much writing and homework. shadow an Academy student to found in the guidance offi ce or Mendoza, a student apart of pared for life after high school If you want a good grade, see for themselves the unique with some of the ACA teachers. the Health branch, “You have better than regular North there’s no room to slack off!” opportunities only available more insight and hands on ac- classes would; the opportuni- In regards to a teacher’s to these students. It’s about Photo by Mr. Edler Photo by Mr. Seniors Hannah Riordan and Angie Elliot team up to sell lemonade in the recent Children’s parade. Photo by Mia Russell Photo by Mr. Edler Photo by Mr. Senior Jeff Verhouven Parker Dougherty entertains at dressed to impress for the Children’s Parade with bal-

his mock interview. Edler Photo by Mr. Photo by Mia Russell loon animals. Career Academy builds leaders, athletes By Sami Khatib family; the coach encourages The early mornings and late them. But obstacles don’t have in athletics, but also can be ap- the athletes to work as hard nights an athlete sacrifi ces are to stop you. If you run into a plied to life in many ways. Af- The Appleton North Career as they can to be successful. the building blocks for a suc- wall, don’t turn around and ter all, life is just a game. In Academy is not only fi lled with When it comes to competition, cessful future not only in ath- give up. Figure out how to every game, the winners and active students, but also active the athletes are the ones decid- letics, but most importantly, in climb it, go through it, or work losers are determined by the athletes. Being a student ath- ing what successful means. life. Sports are not only about around it.” This is true not only choices made by the players. lete is, by no means, an easy To some, being a successful the competition, but the prepa- job. Over the course of the student athlete means playing ration. Spending time in the ACA Athletes season, athletes are built up, for the love of the game. To weight room during the sum- Sami Khatib Chris Nagel chopped down, pushed, pulled, others, being successful means mer, maintaining the proper Brady Wright Mitchell Eggers complimented, criticized, and to be the best and to win un- amount of exercise, eating Nick Bree Colin Earl pushed to their physical and der any circumstance. To a right, and getting proper rest Graham Robillard Sharea Springstroh mental limits to become the leader, success is a combina- are critical to being a thriv- Kyle Fiorito Zach Ahrens best. Being an athlete is much tion of both. There will always ing student athlete. Michael Matheu Girouard Logan Sprissler more than wearing a jersey to be a leader in any successful Jordan, who is often seen as Andrea Charais Cole Alsbach school and being a member of team, business, class, mosque, the best basketball player to Brent Bicigo Rachel Lebeau the team. It involves commit- church, or synagogue. Athlet- ever play the game, once said, Tierney Murphy McKenzie Clemons ment, dedication, preparation, ics build leaders, not only on “If you’re trying to achieve, Jen Hackbarth Ariel Arter and a sense of pride. Being in the fi eld or the court, but in there will be roadblocks. I’ve Marlo Gohla Ally Gosda a team is much like being in a the classroom and workplace. had them; everybody has had Ryan Barr FEATURES Appleton,Appppleton, , Wisconsin October 2009 Vol. XV Issue II Page 7 Halloween costume tricks and tips Horoscopes: October By Paige Resch of sports paraphernalia. But using only a little of it and then please, no purple number four having it roll around in your Happy Halloween every- or Brett Favre jerseys. After bathroom drawer for eleven body. More importantly, good all, it would be nice to not get months, or worse: have it get luck on putting together that booed at on Halloween. lost or dried-up. So as friends, perfect Halloween costume. For a little more originality, stick together to buy one set After all, Halloween is the best just buy the accessories for a of costume makeup. That way opportunity of the year to go to costume instead of the whole it costs less per person and is places as mundane as the phar- outfi t. It is a much less shame- used up right away. macy while dressed as a Harry ful way to imitate typical Hal- A humorous costume is pos- Potter Character. loween characters. sibly the most memorable way Sadly, some people view A great place to buy acces- to go. Pick a famous character costume dressing as silly or sories or complete outfi ts is that doesn’t look extreme, like pointless, when in fact, it is Goodwill. Not only do they Ten-Second Tom from 50 First tradition. Halloween started have cool used clothes, but Dates. At fi rst, people might 2,000 years ago by not get it, but after the Celts. Bummed just fi ve minutes out by the spooky of saying “Hi, I’m belief of summer Tom” every ten By Sarah Burts Kust ending and the dy- seconds, they will ing season begin- all get the mes- By Claire Balane ning, the Celts sage. Libra (Sept 23-Oct 23) lightened the mood Of course, there If you’re not on the perfor- Aries (March 21-April 19) by dressing in cos- are classic imi- mance team, you should con- In a dream, the meaning of life tume around large tations. For ex- sider joining. will come to you. bonfi res. ample, just wear a The tradition of maroon shirt and Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov 21) Taurus (April 20-May 20) dressing up contin- talk in third person If you practice hard, you can Do not squeeze lemon juice ues today. While it in order to per- have moves like Jackie Chan. into your eye. can get expensive, sonify Rodney. Go www.dipity.com don’t worry. There one step further Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21) Gemini (May 21-June 21) are plenty of ways Makeup is used for characters like the Joker. by wearing a pair Eat an orange. They’re good to “dress to impress” on a shoe also new accessories at low of blue jeans with some keys You will get an embarrassing for your soul. string budget. prices. attached to them. Rodney just sweater from your aunt for The most traditional way to Also, try reusing costumes. also happens to be the perfect your next birthday. Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19) come up with a Halloween This doesn’t mean looking the outfi t for passing out candy on If you see a red octagon: stop. outfi t is using a homemade same three years in a row and Halloween night. Cancer (June 22-July 22) If you don’t, bad things will costume. This is a great option it doesn’t mean wearing cos- A costume is not sold with You will begin a hot and happen. for those with sewing, artistic tumes that no longer fi t prop- a price tag. It is sold with per- steamy romance. and construction skills. erly. Instead, swap old outfi ts sonality. All it really takes to Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18) Don’t forget to check for with friends and add a personal look like an angel is a halo and Leo (July 23-Aug 22) Eating a whole box of Fi- clothes that are old enough to twist to them. an angelic smile. Use a pair of Your true love made a Face- berOne bars before going to have become costumes them- On the subject of friends, horns and a devilish smile for book page today. see Rent is not a good idea. selves. A lot of people hold on there is more than just one way the reverse effect to the clothes that make them to save money by working as Halloween and costumes Virgo (Aug 23-Sept 22) Pisces (Feb 19-March 20) look like hippies, disco-mani- a team. A great way to make have been a part of each other It’s time to empty the week old Sporks will be dangerous to acs and Brat-Packers. Today, a statement with any costume for two millennia. Even to- lunch in your locker. you this month. those clothes are considered is with costume makeup, al- day people with creativity and cool costumes. though this can seem like more spirit can dress up as whoever Another idea that might not trouble than it is worth. The they want to be for at least one Ask Nurse Deb: HPV require any shopping is the use fallbacks include paying for it, day of the year. By Maggie Hackett ommended for young women It is plain to see that this ages 11-26. Gadgets: the bionic contact lens month’s health topic is Human Q: Is HPV more common in Papillomavirus (HPV). The men or women? By Charlotte Hale Another possible health The big show stopper is the following is an interview with A: Neither. It [the virus] can benefi t involves including a potential for the lens to display North’s school Nurse Deb cause genital warts and other While dreams of seeing censor in the lens that moni- just about anything, such as Werth about this important genital cancers in both gen- through walls like Superman virtual reality, enhanced reali- healthcare topic. ders. In women it can cause may be more fantasy than real- ty, language subtitles and even cervical cancers. ity, scientists may be closer to the internet. Such technology Q: If ther are symptoms of Q: How do you get tested for discovering X-ray vision than would be welcomed by video- HPV, what are they? HPV? most people think. Engineers gamers, internet browsers and A: HPV is the most common A: Host HPV goes away on its. at The University of Washing- anyone who enjoys constant sexually transmitted disease. There’s no reason for you to ton are creating a new bionic knowledge. There are more than 40 types fi nd if you have HPV now [if eye in the shape of a contact, Scientists also predict that of HPV. There aren’t any [ob- you are not sexually active], with imprinted circuitry on the devices could be added to the vious] symptoms of HPV and though it is important to get lens. The engineers at the uni- lenses to help drivers, pilots most who have it have no tested for signs of the disease. versity say that its uses could and brave soldiers as they nav- idea. Genital warts are inspected be endless. igate through the world around Q: Why isn’t there a shot for visually. Early signs of cervical The contact-like lens pro- them, creating a safer society. men’s HPV? cancer may be found with Pap totype has already been tested The prototype is not ready A: There is! It’s the same shot tests. Young women should resulting in no poor side effects mpcollab.org for practical use; however, it is given to girls and young wom- begin annually gynecological The lens is fi nger tip sized. on rats and it does not obstruct making progress. If technolo- en. This month the US FDA tests by 16 years old or earlier vision. The goal of the lens is gy has progressed this far, per- advisory committee voted to if sexually involved. to help people with blindness tors and displays signs of dis- haps it will reach the fantasy recommend that vaccine for For additional questions re- or partial blindness be able to ease, chemical imbalance and world yet. boys and men ages 9-26; the garding HPV go to www.gar- see. overall health. same vaccine is already rec- dasil.com to fi nd out more. CENTERSPREAD PagePage 8 Appleton,A Wisconsin October 2009 Vol. XV Issue II YouTube’s role in pop culture MTV’s 16 and Pregnan sible. The site not only makes By Chelsea Juen By Colin Buckley In fact, those crazy people Having a slightly different upload over 30 minutes of vid- it possible for the videos to be opinion, Amanda Troiber says, viewed, but post comments on The Internet has revolution- eo onto YouTube every sec- 16 and Pregnant follows “Parts of it are real but some of the appealing (or not so ap- ized every single thing we do ond. That comes to over 54000 the lives of pregnant teens. it is fake to make it more inter- pealing) ones. Any dreams of throughout our daily lives. It hours of uploaded video every It shows the challenges they esting.” The show does seem breaking out of Appleton with is everywhere, and in today’s hour, leaving viewers with no encounter: gossip, adoption, to add more dramatic moments a chance at stardom can start working world, people use the shortage of entertainment. budgets, high school, work, in their portrayal of teen lives. with a YouTube montage. Internet for everything. But Amongst those thousands living arrangements, support, In defense of Countless collaboration of how could everyday people us countles hours are musicians decisions and changes. the show, be- podcasts can give you hours this tool and display or project showcasing themselves on The point of the show is to coming a par- of enjoyment. You name the themselves on it? Chad Hurley, YouTube, hoping to gain pop- reveal the real complications ent tends to band, youtube.com will have Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim ularity. Andy Mckee, for ex- pregnant teens go through. naturally add the podcast. Thousands of vid- asked themselves this as their ample, is now one of the most However, is it fake because those dramatic eos are added each day, with three design and computer infl uential acoustic tap guitar it’s on TV? moments on millions swarming the site. analysis backgrounds brain- players of this time because Several reality shows add its own. Why don’t youtube? stormed. Slowly but surely, youtube.com made it pos- more drama into the mix to Although the men narrowed the idea keep viewers interested. The MTV puts in down to what is now known as concern, then, is if 16 and the more en- Looking for some entertaining youtube.com. Pregnant distort teen pregnan- tertaining ele- viedos? Check look for these Instantly the website turned cy through the television. Bail- ments in the suggestions on YouTube. wild as tubers around the world lye Durkin states the show’s episodes, they could make account names, -Bouncing tutorial purpose exactly, “it shows the relate to off- MTV’s 16 and Preg profi le pages, along with audio, complications teen mothers go screen teen highs and lows of te -Russian climbing pregnancies video, and visuals. The web through.” Katie Johnson has teen couples and th quite well. page had made a breakthrough. -Andy Mckee drifting a similar comment, “it shows Troiber is friends with a teen Internationally, people could struggles with choosing to -Bubb rubb and lil sis mother who dropped out of trade videos, whether it be sit- keep the baby or give the baby up for adoption.” Alex Otto is high school to raise her child coms or GI Joe Public Service -Summer Heights High Susan Boyle reached and currently lives with her Announcements. This created on the same page as Durkin internaitonal fame with -Billy Mays dub parents. An episode of 16 and a whole new world of ideas for and Johnson, “it shows the de- the help of YouTube. Pregnant follows the similar al those crazy people out there. cisions they have to make and how hard they are.” pregnancy of a girl named The evolution of Halloween in American media place in Halloween the same Halloween. I don’t like ones By Brooke Resch way that Peter Cottontail is a where things jump out at you, part of Easter. though.” The popularity of Halloween More recent Halloween sta- Not only is there entertain- has been perpetuated by how ples have included the horror ment out there for those look- the media portrays it. Halloween and other slasher, ing for a good scare, but fam- Halloween is casting a more graphic fi lms. Junior Al- ily-friendly Halloween movies shadow over the worlds of lie Graphos gave the Noctilu- are also available. Nearly television, fi lm, home deco- ca her take on scary fi lms. “I every credible children’s pro- .227volts.com rations, advertising, and bad like movies with a little gore. gram has an episode or two It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is a family- Disney Channel original mov- Gruesome ones like the SAW dedicated to this holiday, and friendly fi lm that has endured through generations. ies (any and all of the Hallow- movies are always good for like fi lms geared towards older een Town movies). Americans crowds, the classics still work. favorite Halloween episode, let the media get away with It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Junior Jenna Riesterer knew some really poor excuses for Brown of 1966 has been a kid what her answer was. “I like Halloween entertainment but favorite since its debut. Hocus that Even Stevens episode”, a there are also so many good Pocus, has been giving fami- true testament to the Hallow- ones available. lies a little fright and humor een portrayed through media Quality Halloween fi lms with an all-star cast including in our generation. have been around for over a Bette Midler and Sarah Jes- Riesterer also commented on century. The fi rst American sica Parker. Kelsey Lorenz, a her favorite fi lms. “I like the fi lm based around Franken- junior at North, commented on old Alfred Hitchcock movies,” stein was made in 1910. Thir- the movie. “It’s one of those an admiration that refl ects me- ty-one years later, the general movies where you’ve got to dia renditions of Halloweens public was fortunate enough watch it every Halloween.” past. to have the original Wolfman Tim Burton created another Halloween is a holiday that available to them. family-favorite with his stop- goes beyond Hollywood. Hal- Throughout the twenti- animation Tim Burton’s The loween’s fi ngerprints are all eth century, Halloween was Nightmare Before Christmas. over home decor, pumpkin ear- shaped by Hollywood. Alfred As the title implys, this movie rings, candy wrappers, and Oc- Hitchcock revolutionized the combines the spookiness of tober clothing. It is one spooky Halloween experience with Halloween with the celebra- day that has been etched into the fi rst modern-thrillers. www.roborantinfor.com tion of Christmas to create a today’s culture through years Since 1910, over a dozen feature fi lm interpreta- Movies by Hitchcock included multi-holiday fi lm for kids of of fi lm and television interpre- silent fi lms from the 1920s and tions have been made of the Frankenstein story. The all ages. tations of it.. classics from the late fi fties inspiration, a gothic novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Americans can also get their We see it everywhere. From and early sixties such as Ver- Shelly, was originally published in 1818 in England. Halloween fi x from the small the scary to the cute, Hallow- tigo by Alfred Hitchcock, The screen. Sitcoms traditionally een is appealing to all ages and Birds, and Psycho by Alfred have holiday specials, includ- there are so many accessible Hitchcock. It is fair to say that ing episodes with Halloween mediums out there that anyone Hitchcock has solidifi ed his themes. When asked about her who wants to can embrace it. CENTERSPREAD Vol. XV Issue II October 2009 Appleton, Wisconsin PagePage 9 nt spurring discussion Pros and cons: text or talk? Whitney. Whitney dropped baby and now works fulltime be considered convenient, but an early age. Kids in elemen- out of high school because to support his family. John- By Jenna Otto is this really what people are tary schools have cell phones she couldn’t stand the embar- son’s friend now takes classes becoming? People no longer and Facebook pages. Are rassment of the bump on her online to have more time to What is happening to com- have the courage to handle these things really necessary stomach, although that’s not take care of her baby. munication skills in today’s personal issues face to face, for people of such a young the only reason teen mothers The lives of Whitney, Maci, world? It almost seems ev- because we are provided with age? What might technol- sometimes dropout. and Johnson and Troiber’s ery way of contacting each an easy way out. ogy do for students and their On a friends changed drastically other has become electronic. Now, more than ever, people spelling skills? Are words different when they each welcomed It’s always emails and never are forming these habits from such as ‘you’ going to one day episode, their babies into the world. It handwritten letters, always a be written as the letter ‘u’? the fi - is fair to say that 16 and Preg- text message vs. a phone call. Times are certainly ancé of nant is an accurate portrayal of When did society become this changing. In a few years pregnant the “teen-mom” experience. way? will we even have a news- Maci, Whether a teen mother is Have you ever witnessed paper or will it be wiped out Ryan, fi lmed for the nation to see or this following scenario? It in- by its online counterparts? works goes about everyday life with- cludes two people who text Our generation’s ability a tight out the cameras, the lives of message every day but never to write and communicate shift to everyone involved change dra- actually talk, then the occa- could one day be remem- earn matically. sional times they are together bered as a revolution to money To see the full episodes of things become extremely awk- electronic literature. Look- to pay 16 and Pregnant, go to MTV. ward. Texting and computer ing back, it’s very likely that mtv.com communication is slowly ruin- people will see this revolu- gnant showcased the for child com. Also, the episode titled ing young people’s ability to tion as a dip in quality, but een parenthood with six and liv- Life After Labor updates the ing ex- teenage mother’s lives since communicate in person. an increase in convenience. heir support groups. penses. giving birth. This episode is Communication via e-mail Hopefully people will When Maci found out she was also available for viewing on- or text does have its good side; come to realize that mod- pregnant, she enrolled into an line. Be sure to catch the sec- it is a cheap, easy, and instant ern Americans have begun excelled high school to gradu- ond season of 16 and Pregnant, way to contact people. The compromising quality for ac- ate before her baby arrived. coming soon. way texting vs. talking can dallasnews.com cessibility and can and will Katie Johnson is friends For information on teen help you escape an awkward Teens use texting as a prevent this from occurring. with a teen mother whose boy- pregnancy, visit stayteen.org, conversation, such as break- way to communicate. friend graduated early for the and itsyoursexlife.com. ing up with someone. It could Celebrities set bad examples Commercials By Melissa Bougie

Chris Brown, Lindsey Lo- crossing a line han, Brittney Spears, Kanye By Charlotte Hale West, and Serena Williams all bie’s risqué rivals”. This com- have a few things in common. People who are products of mercialization of a product can They are seen everyday, on the the 90’s remember what com- accelerate children’s growth news and on covers of maga- mercials were like as kids. Mc- and threatens their innocence. zines. Their stories are repeat- Donald’s had that clown, Tar- Many believe that if girls 8–12 ed and reported over and over. years old learn to dress Now, more than ever, ce- like teenagers as tweens, lebrities are affecting the way their sense of modesty people think. From strong po- will be affected into adult- litical opinions, to hairstyles hood. Will “more skin” be and brands of clothing, celeb- the new fashion? espn.com rities are becoming more infl u- Tennis star Serena Williams swears at line judge. The other side of the ential and powerful everyday. behavior infl uences rising is- However, not all celebrities story is boys. Commer- In the words of freshman sues of violence and alcohol are bad infl uences. There are cials depicting videog- Marit Bakken, “I think every- abuse in teenagers today. If many celebrities who present ames that are T for Teen one wants to be popular, and a teenager sees Chris Brown responsible messages to teen- or M for Mature are now we look up to celebs because getting off easy for beating agers and children. Such as the targeted towards a young- they are popular.” er audience. Most game up Rhianna, why wouldn’t Jonas Brothers, who practice bzzanget.com When people view their he thinkt it acceptable to hit abstinence by wearing purity Bratz Dollz show off some advertisements show a favorite celebrities, they rarely his own girlfriend? Similarly, rings; an important message plastic with exposed midriffs high amount of violence look at them as real human- the culture of celebs seems to that has become less and less and short skirts. and aggression as being beings. They are seen as pretty a positive thing. As evi- promote partying- the famous relevant amongst teenagers. get had the dog, and of course perfect people who rarely have dence, Power Ranger commer- are photographed at premiers Other celebrities like Ryan the Rockem’ Sockem’ ad had problems. Yet, if they have cials, for both the show and and events often sponsored Reynolds and Fergie are mak- the boxing robots. Nowadays problems, like drugs, alco- the video game, are aired dur- by beer or alcohol companies. ing healthy eating and exercise the media is leaking more sex- hol, or bad behavior in public ing children’s programming. ITt is easy to wonder “who choices, infl uencing teens and ual innuendos and suggestive - think Kanye - the celebs go These commercials glorify vi- is to blame?” Celebrities? Or children to improve their diet content into commercials. to rehab (often in front of the olence and weaponry. Experts the tenagers who look up to and exercise habits. For example, the Bratz dolls, cameras) or appear on the lat- say this can affect a child psy- them? The important thing for a far cry from the Barbies most est talk show for a mia culpa chologically and cause them to Rather, it’s important that the teenagers to remember is that girls grew up with; these dolls apology. So society focuses on be more aggressive and violent youth of America fi nd power- although it is good to have a are wearing clothing meant how celebs live their lives and later in life. ful infl uential people to look role model, be careful to stay for adults who go clubbing. It they become the norm that the With all these facts, all these up to that refl ect their own val- true to yourself and, even if it teaches young tweens that this general public accepts. effects, you wonder what im- ues, instead of changing their means straying from the sta- is an acceptable way dress. With fame, a celebrities’ pact commercials will have on values to refl ect the celebrities tus-quo established by fi gures The Boston Globe newspa- looks, drug habits, and bad the world. they emulate. in the media. per states that Bratz are “Bar- FEATURES Appleton,Appppleton, , WWisconsin October 2009 Vol. XV Issue II Page 10

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Conscience Chaos: By Sarah Burts Kust

Sudoku puzzle answers Sudoku puzzle level: Beginner from September issue 83 5 243695187 51 3 576481239 85 4 891237546 923 965324718 87 427158963 34 7 138976425 652743891 297 384519672 361 719862354 615 PHOTOSPREAD Appleton,Appppleton, , WWisconsin October 2009 Vol. XV Issue II Page 11 Post-Crescent.com Post-Crescent.com Senior Steve Lichtfuss carries the ball against Oshkosh Alex Liddell defends the ball against West’s North. Aaron Hernandez. Post-Crescent.com Senior Sarah Bruce takes a long drive at the Women’s Conference Golf meet. Photo by Sarah Eggers Varsity Cheerleaders cheer at the football game

against Kimberly. Sportsphoto.com Girl’s Swimming overfl ows with talent. Post-Crescent.com Boy’s Volleyball high-fi ves their way to victory. Photo by Zac DeRidder The Cross Country team stays on top of their Photo by Zac DeRidder game even in the cold and drizzly weather. Leah Dahl is a fantastic addition to the Girl’s Tennis team. SPORTS Appleton, Wisconsin October 2009 Vol. XV Issue II Page 12 Athletes of the month work hard, play hard Matt Baker: Back in action Sarah Backer: Serves up success Matt Baker

Describes himself as: -Humble -Appreciative -Passionate

On his iPod: -Jay-Z -Kanye -Lil Wayne

His favorite soccer player: -“Messi, because he’s just a stud.” Photo by Zac DeRidder Photo by Zac DeRidder Senior defender, Matt Baker, recently came back Sarah Backer Senior Sarah Backer models her Venus and Serena from injury to fi nish the team’s season strong. Williams autographed tennis racquet won at the 2008 US Open. By Melissa Cameron plishment and sharing it with Describes herself as: By Melissa Cameron er. “It’s so neat that I can play your teammates is defi nitely -Diligent with my grandmother, mom, The recent Appleton West the best thing about the game.” -Hard-Working Playing number one singles aunts, uncles, and siblings.” victory is already set in senior he stated. -Happy in just her sophomore year and Backer described her fa- Matt Baker’s heart as his fa- “I’d like to meet Tim Tebow, sharing the current number one vorite aspect of tennis as vorite soccer memory. if I could meet anyone. He has On her iPod: doubles spot with junior Nancy the mental part, though “It was my fi rst game back an awesome view on life, and -Five for Fighting Chybowski, Sarah Backer has she has trouble discover- from injury,” he added. Doz- he is so passionate,” he con- -Lifehouse been both a vital member and ing any part that is not fun. ens of additional North fans fessed to the Noctiluca staff. -Rob Thoma leader of the Girl’s tennis team. “Tennis is such a men- turned out to see Baker return Baker intends to pursue a Despite her great memories tal sport. There are so many to the team and take the game career in marketing, hopeful- Who Sarah would most like of the team, like making it to strategies.” she added. to the next level. ly at U of Minnesota or UW to meet: sectionals her sophomore year Besides tennis, Sarah is Beside his times on the Madison. “I have to go with Roger and earning consolation at con- an active member of both North team, Matt fi nds his He is working to end the Federer. He is such a good role ference this season, Backer’s key club and H.O.P.E. club. greatest soccer accomplish- season on a high note, as he model and has great sports- greatest memory of tennis has She hopes to continue ment to be fi nishing state run- does not intend to pursue soc- manship. His talent is amaz- been with her family. “I will al- tennis into college, prefer- ner-up with his club team last cer beyond his senior year. ing.” ways remember playing tennis ably at Colorado College. summer. with my family,” states Back- “The feeling of accom- Girls’ tennis pulls off fourth in conference By Isabel Morales Brooker was expected to take conference tournament on a toll on the team’s year. De- Sep 30. She was undefeated The girls’ tennis team has spite the changes, the Varsity during the season as well. shown great improvement since team managed to pull off a re- North also took home the beginning of the season, spectable fourth in conference. third place for #1, #2, and where the loss of key players Sophomore Jenna Sieckart #3 Singles. (Freshman Kelly Biz Cook, Mackenzie Connel- managed to grab the champi- Stymiest, Junior Katie Blise, lee, Ariana Douglas, and Sarah onship for #4 Singles in the Sophomore Ashley Lueck.) Senior Sarah Backer and ju- nior Nancy Chybowski pulled off consolation in a stacked #1 doubles conference. “They have had a good season so far,” said Varsity coach Jill Radke. “They’re hoping to fi n- ish off strong and make it far in the sectional tournament.” “Seeing the players work hard has paid off for the team,” stated Radke. “They sometimes

lose and it’s good to watch them Post-Crescent.com learn from the loss and work #1 doubles Sarah Backer and Nancy Chybowski hard to improve,” she added. high-fi ve to a won point at FVA conference. Seniors Sarah Backer, Kelsie meet, a hard-earned and rare Burt added that the team has Allen, Chloe Peebles, Brooke North victory, helped wind done very well thus far this Ziglinski, Melissa Cameron, down the season on a high note. year. “They’ve had some Emily Hines, and Quinn Rech- “I am very excited to have tough competition,” he added. ner agreed that the team has such a good mix of fresh- The team hopes to fi nish the done very well over the season. men and seniors to work hard season strong in the sectional The narrow 4-3 win over with and watch improve,” tournament later this month. Photo by Isabel Morales JV tennis players warm up for practice. Neenah in the fi nal conference said Radke. JV Coach Scott SPORTS Appleton, Wisconsin October 2009 Vol. XV Issue I Page 13 Conference title in sight for North football By Steven Richards The team has been com- said, “I am super excited. He “Ski the Rockies” ing together on and off the is a great athlete and a great With a 33 to 6 win over fi eld. When senior linebacker addition to the team. You are Fond du Lac on October 2nd, Tremayne Williams was asked looking at a future state cham- Spring Break the Appleton North Lightning how the team was bonding this pionship team here. We are football team improved their year he had this to say: “Team just trying to fi ll the holes, top record to 6-0. “We are just bonding is great this year. We and bottom, you know. 11 as 1. Friday March 26 trying to take it one game at are like one big happy fam- He can only help us.” Efthimi- a time and trying to win each ily.” Rock also said that this is ou had his football debut in the to Thursday April 1, 2010 game,” said senior offensive one of the closest teams he has game against Fond du Lac last lineman Andrew Rock. That ever been a part of. Friday. His thoughts before the is exactly what this Lightning While most people know game? “I’m nervous. I don’t team is doing, one step at a how good the North football want to screw up and let the Trip Details: time. team is this year, not many team down. I don’t want Salm North’s big test came in people know that the football to be mad at me.” After Efthi- the second game of the season team came to the soccer team miou went 2 for 2 in PAT’s the - Total cost is $676. when they faced off with two- asking for help. Elias Efthimi- team was pleased. “He did ex- - Non-refundable deposit of $275 due by time defending division one ou, starting outside midfi elder actly what anyone has asked of Monday, November 30th. state champs, the Kimberly for the Lightning varsity team, him,” said junior wide receiver Papermakers. The Lightning has recently been recruited as Cooper Witt. -Final payment of $400 due Friday, Febru- showed everyone they meant a kicker for the football team. With this new addition to ary 26th. Includes continental breakfast every business by handing the Pa- This isn’t the fi rst time a soccer the team, the future looks morning and three additional meals. permakers their fi rst loss in player has been used to help bright for the Appleton North thirty games. the football team. Last year, Lightning football team. -There is room for approximately 35 students. Senior captain Kolby Knuth goalie Jake Bergman kicked When asked if a conference The $275 deposit reserves a spot. said, “It was a hard fought a game for the football team. title is within grasp, Williams -Deluxe motor coach transportation to and game between two power- When some football players replied with a smirk. “I believe house football teams. I felt were asked how they felt about so.” Knuth’s fi nal comments, from Colorado and while in Colorado we just had the heart, and we Efthimiou playing for them, “USA!” -Accommodations at Best Western Lake Dil- showed that we are a legacy the feedback was all positive. team.” Junior linebacker Sami Khatib lon Lodge, Dillon Colorado, for Saturday through Tuesday nights -Lift tickets for Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek, and Arapahoe Basin -Admission to Glendale Hot Springs on Tues- day evening

For more information, please contact Ramona Martin or Paula Meyer Photo by Zac DeRidder The team is ready for action at North’s homecoming game last month. Dig for the Cure volleyball match raises awareness, funds to fi ght cancer Breast cancer is the inspired to organize the event a breast cancer survivor. The T-shirts will be sold dur- a low position, i.e. digging world’s most common cause after watching Fond du Lac result was DIG FOR THE ing the event. Visitors are under the ball, and the ball is of cancer death in women. High School varsity volley- CURE, a volleyball tourna- encouraged to buy a T-shirt either passed or spiked back. Somewhere in the world, a ball coach, Julie Riese, fi ght ment that raised funds to help and to wear it during the event Digs are most often used to woman dies from breast can- breast cancer while continu- in the fi ght against breast to show their support for the prevent someone’s spike from cer every 68 seconds. ing to coach. cancer. Since then, hundreds fi ght against breast cancer. hitting the ground. October is National Breast This year’s event will be of colleges and high schools DIG FOR THE CURE The tournament will begin Cancer Awareness month and held at Appleton North High across the country have joined co-chairs, Jo LeBeau and at 8:30am. The program to Appleton North High School School. When asked why in the fi ght against breast Marilyn Schenian-Cherney, honor breast cancer survivors is proud to be hosting the DIG FOR THE CURE is cancer by organizing their both have daughters on the will begin at approximately 2nd Annual DIG FOR THE important to him, Appleton own DIG FOR THE CURE Appleton North High School 12:30pm. An admission fee CURE on Saturday, October North varsity volleyball coach volleyball tournaments. volleyball team. Jo explained of $4 for adults and $2 for 17, 2009. DIG FOR THE Steve Scheuerell replied, “I The Fox Valley Asso- why this event is so important students will be charged for CURE is a breast cancer am happy that the players will ciation (FVA) girls’ varsity to her. “We are all touched the event. awareness and fundraising be able to take part in some- volleyball teams will be par- by this disease one way or volleyball tournament. The thing of such great impor- ticipating in DIG FOR THE another whether it has affect- Appleton North High School event will include a special tance to so many people. A CURE – Appleton North, ed a family member, friend, is located at 5000 N. Ballard program in which breast life lesson like this can’t be Appleton East, Appleton co-worker or neighbor and Road, Appleton, WI, 54913. cancer survivors will be taught on the court. It allows West, Kimberly, Kaukauna, we need to bring awareness For more information about introduced and acknowledged each player and coach to see Menasha, Neenah, Oshkosh to everyone.” Jo and Marilyn DIG FOR THE CURE, please for their strength and courage. what people can do when they North, Oshkosh West and also both indicated that they visit the Appleton North High Proceeds from the event will come together in an effort to Fond du Lac. Over 130 girls are very appreciative for the School website at http://www. benefi t the Breast Centers at help others.” will be competing to increase assistance they are receiving aasd.k12.wi.us/North/ or the Appleton Medical Center and The country’s fi rst DIG awareness about the disease from the Appleton Medical Appleton Medical Center Theda Clark Medical Center FOR THE CURE was held in that kills an estimated 40,000 Center and the Theda Clark Foundation website at www. in Neenah. 2003 when the head volley- women each year. All teams Medical Center Foundations amcfoundation.org. You Last year, the Fox Valley’s ball coach at the University of will be wearing pink t-shirts to plan and organize this can also call Jo Le Beau at fi rst DIG FOR THE CURE Charlotte sought to combine during the tournament be- event. (920) 858-4881or Marilyn was organized by Neenah her volleyball program’s com- cause pink is the offi cial For people not familiar Schenian-Cherney at (920) High School varsity volley- munity service project with an color that symbolizes the fi ght with the game of volleyball, 858-1098. ball coach Bruce Moriarty and issue that was very important against breast cancer. Spe- the term “dig” refers to a way his wife Jacque. They were to her because her mother is cial DIG FOR THE CURE of passing the volleyball from CULTURE Appleton,Appppleton, , WWisconsin October 2009 Vol. XV Issue II Page 14 Pop culture: The death of popular technology as we know it By Rayel Smith and music videos available at the click of a mouse and Radio is dead as we know for a small price. However, it. On October 23, 2001, along with these advances the world of music changed come more advances in piracy. drastically when Apple re- Programs such as “lime leased its fi rst MP3 player, wire” are being used far more the iPod. Since then, mu- often now than ever before sic has never been the same. now that people are able to Four years later, on Febru- fi nd anything they want on the ary 15, YouTube hit the World Internet. Illegal downloading Wide Web and altered the is just one way that our gen- viewing of videos, television, eration’s information overload and ultimately the ways of might not be such a good thing. viewing or hearing pretty much Just as AM stations have anything you can think of. died, FM stations are rumored YouTube and iPods are to soon be making their way replacing the “video gen- onto the pop culture hit list as eration” with radio, podcasts well. Easy access download- zdnet.com Products like Verizon’s Hub showcase the advancements of such products like home phones.

able podcasts have replaced the biggest way to characterize ceiving and sending informa- need to have DJ hosts on radio how radio and television are tion in the blink of an eye from stations. Moreover, satellite ra- becoming obsolete. YouTube one person to another. Cons dio is gaining popularity further replaces the necessity of watch- to this situation include the causing FM radio’s demise. ing a TV series at a specifi c disintegration of face-to-face Home phones are now a time and date each week. News relationships. Nothing has the distant past as well with every- casts, music videos, and just personal touch to it anymore. one eliminating land lines and about anything else that can be So with technology’s ad- instead relying mostly on cell put in video format available vances, questions must be phones. DVDs, which once re- to anyone with Internet access. asked. What will we lose in the placed the classic VHS tape are As time goes on, the pro- long run for faster information? now being replaced with BLUE gression of technology may What will be killed next in or- zdnet.com RAY discs. The list of “dead yield good results. The pros der to make room for the new- The evolution of music is apparent most in popular electronics” goes on and on. of our Internet based society est, most up to date technology? technological devices. YouTube is probably the include the convenience of re- Pop culture The future of E-books

By David Logemann tually, they cease to exist. a world-wide streaming It is a process in the tech- source accessible by anyone. gets a facelift Fewer and fewer people nological life-cycle that is For avid readers, this idea buy CD’s, make mix tapes, inevitable and it is begin- seems like the best thing since By Jensen Enz changing who gets to advertise and use laser disks in to- ning to collapse our litera- the invention of the electric during commercials – even on day’s advanced society. ture, which has not changed a guitar or sliced-bread, but With the ability to access the most popular of channels. Not many people even great deal since man’s earliest with every new technology, almost any program or lis- Infomercials that usually know what a laser disk is. accounts of documentation. Ebooks have pros and cons. ten to nearly any song on- hide in the late hours of the Face the facts: technology is a Sure, man has gone from en- Some feel EBooks are more line, it is diffi cult to ignore night are now played during lot like Darwin’s theory of Evo- graving stone tablets to writing Eco-friendly, sparing those the fact that the face of pop breaks of popular shows such lution and Natural Selection. on scrolls of papyrus and ani- beautiful trees that environ- culture is one that is under- as “The Offi ce” or “Glee”. Technology trends and mal skin; to typing on typewrit- ment buffs fi ght for; however, going some drastic changes. King comments on this, ways of presenting informa- ers with sheets of butchered Amazon.com has yet to re- Stephen King, in his ar- saying “… Ask yourself how tion race against each other in tree trunks, to typing on Micro- spond to the constant prodding ticle “What’s Next for Pop much the cost of prime ad- the real and cyber world, do- soft Word and printing it off. of the media when asked if their Culture?” poses the question, vertising time must have sunk ing their best to please the con- The written word new “Kindle Reader” (a device “Can network TV survive?” if these weirdos can afford sumers in every aspect of life. has come a long way. that’s roughly the thickness of With Internet sites such as to buy in.” (Vince from the However, with changes in But with every technologi- an iPhone but three times the the ever popular Hulu, King’s ShamWow commercials, any- the pace of society, some tech- cal update over the years, one height and width) has any haz- concern is well justifi ed. one?) Of course, network tele- nologies grow obsolete and form of information, history, ardous materials in its circuitry. Such sites allow people vision isn’t the only source of are discontinued from produc- entertainment, and art is begin- While the convenience of to access the most popular of information and entertainment tion by their manufacturers. ning to show signs of change Ebooks makes reading books shows, letting them watch a in danger. Books, periodicals, This idea works hand in after years and years of re- seem much easier than before, program on their own time, newspapers, radio stations, hand with evolution, which is maining stubborn in its ways. countless authors and publish- instead of sitting down in and CD sales are suffering too. the determining factor in why Amazon.com and Sony ing companies may not be front of the tube with family The Internet, with its in- natural selection is the way it is. PRS 500, as of this year have turning the same kind of profi t or friends. This sort of activ- fi nite amount of knowledge, When different forms of become the biggest retail- they did before online books. ity means fewer and fewer intellectual stimulants, and, of technology fail to appease, ers in the world of EBooks, Netfl ix and iTunes changed people are watching a show course, entertainment at any- they are cast out and new up- a new method of download- the way movies and music are during its scheduled time on one’s fi ngertips is changing the graded versions are adopted. ing books of off the internet. purchased and experienced. air, reducing the number of way Americans access their These rejected versions Seems like a great idea, right? Could Ebooks be revolu- people who marketing adver- daily dosage of pop culture. then become the bottom of Universal knowledge tionizing traditional reading? tisements reach, which is also the food-chain and even- all packed together on CULTURE Appleton,Appppleton, , WWisconsin October 2009 Vol. XV Issue II Page 15 A tale from a different time: Sphinx’s Princess By Taylor Banuchie which she is soon profi cient. Nefertiti’s quarantined Fans of Esther Friesner’s life is disrupted when Pharaoh Nobody’s Princess and No- Amenhotep leaves for Den- body’s Prize should rejoice. dera, taking his Great Royal Friesner is back with an all- Wife with him. Crown prince new novel featuring Ancient Thutmose is left in charge, Egypt’s famed Nefertiti, be- and Nefertiti feels she can- fore she changed the founda- not trust him. When it seems tion of Egyptian society. In Thutmose has changed in the her Egyptian debut, Sphinx’s aftermath of his father’s de- Princess, Friesner once again parture, the two begin to spend offers readers an innovative more time together. Just when look at a prominent historical Nefertiti thought the different fi gure through their own eyes. parts of her life were align- At age four, Nefertiti ing, she is accused of murder- is already far braver than girls ing Thutmose’s cat. Because tended to be in Ancient Egypt. cats are sacred, and Ta-Miu When she learns she is protect- more sacred than most, the ed by the Great Sphinx, she priests are inclined to kill decides to banish the lions that her and ask questions later. plague her dreams. Years later, A few of the nobles in court, Nefertiti takes it upon herself to however, step in and man- learn to read and write, some- BarnesandNoble.com age to save Nefertiti, at least thing not done in her time. Sphinx’s Princees delights fans with an interesting storyline until the return of Pharaoh. Nevertheless, she conducts Sphinx’s Princess is an secret lessons with her scribe dos, Nefertiti learns her that although Thutmose is to associate with any of the exciting novel rife with friend- friend, Henenu. Simultaneous- fate: she is to be married to chilly and distant, his younger other women in Pharaoh’s ship and love, betrayal and in- ly, as she grows, so does her Queen Tiye’s son Thutmose, brother Amenophis is every- harem, Nefertiti becomes iso- trigue. Esther Friesner has ex- beauty. Nefertiti, whose name the crown prince. Ay, Nefer- thing the crown prince is not. lated and hated amongst Pha- pertly intertwined fascinating means “The Beautiful Woman titi’s father and the brother of Before long, a strong relation- raoh’s lesser wives and concu- concepts of Egyptian mythol- Has Come” soon fi nds herself Tiye, bargains with the Great ship is built between the oft bines. Her only refuges are her ogy and actual historical evi- heralded as the most beautiful Royal Wife and buys Nefer- forgotten prince and the newly ongoing lessons with Henenu, dence, all the while adding her woman in the world. Her aunt, titi three years time before titled princess. Although she and the chariot rides through own take on the life of Nefer- the devious and scheming she has to marry. Once again, fi nds a few friends, Nefer- Thebes with Amenophis. Af- titi. The ending cliffhanger Queen Tiye, hears of Nefer- Queen Tiye demands that titi soon learns not everyone ter much begging, Amenophis will leave readers ravenous titi’s loveliness and summons Nefertiti relocate, this time is to be counted as a friend, is persuaded to teach Nefertiti for more, and Friesner’s adept Nefertiti’s family to Abydos. to the capital city of Thebes. and many are active enemies. to drive a chariot, and shoot writing will send them to the Upon arrival in Aby- Once there, she fi nds When Queen Tiye forbids her with bow and arrow, both of bookstore for her next release. Banned book week Read beyond real- and The Watsons Go to Bir- ing issues presented, a better The freedom mingham (Newbery Honor, understanding develops about 1996) by Christopher Paul the confl icts in the novels and ity at the library to read Curtis, have been questioned. the emotions of the characters. By Mrs. Tellock Studies show a regular read- By Mrs. Earl Titles in the Comm Arts However, when parents or curriculum that caused an up- communities are successful in ing habit increases reading profi ciency. One of the most The Appleton North LMC roar when fi rst published, such challenging a book, it is only Area teens will be read- important ways teens ac- celebrated Banned Book Week as To Kill a Mockingbird, banned in that geographical ing for the fun of it as Ap- quire the habit is by watch- (BBW) September 26-October Grapes of Wrath, and The area in the school and pub- pleton North High School ing adults they respect. 3. Banned Book Week, held Scarlet Letter. The most wide- lic libraries and bookstores. celebrates Teen Read Week Being around adults who during the last week of Sep- ly known challenged series is Other communities or areas of October 18 – 24, 2009. They are avid readers can counter- tember, celebrates the freedom J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter the state or country may never join thousands of other librar- act the latest statistics from to read and the importance of books because of the fear that have an issue with a title that ies, schools and bookstores The Nation’s Report Card, the First Amendment. BBW it may teach witchcraft and is questioned elsewhere. Of- across the country who are which indicate that in homes highlights the benefi ts of free wizardry. Stephenie Meyer’s ten, after a book is challenged encouraging teens to celebrate across America the number and open access to information Twilight also has been ques- and successfully banned, this year’s theme, “Read Be- of different types of read- and gives attention to the harms tioned for its appropriateness. many may rally and put up a yond Reality @ your library.” ing materials has decreased, of censorship by spotlighting Many challenged books strong argument to reinstate This year’s theme encourages and a smaller percentage actual or attempted book ban- become classics, for example, the book. There may be many teens to read a wide variety of of seventeen-year-olds saw ning across the United States. The Adventures of Huckleber- parents, students, teachers, materials that are out of this adults reading in their homes. Throughout the ages many ry Finn. Originally published librarians, authors, and book- world, just for the fun of it. Parents of teens are en- books have been targets of at- in 1884, it was banned in vari- sellers fi ghting for the book to “Today’s teens seem to have couraged to celebrate tempted banning on political, ous locations in the United stay on the library shelves, in less and less free time, and Teen Read Week at home. religious, sexual, and social States because of its language the bookstores, or in the class- there are increasingly more Some suggestions include grounds. Remember Mau- and racial issues. However, by rooms. Banned books can be activities for them to take part going to the public library, rice Sendak’s Where the Wild reading it and understanding overturned. It all depends on in during what little leisure setting aside a specifi c read- Things Are or Jack Prelutsky’s the great friendship Huck and society and how open-mind- time they have,” said Mrs. Tel- ing time at home, or surf- poetry book, Nightmares? Jim have, it is evident that their ed it is to new viewpoints. lock. “That is why it’s impor- ing the web to learn about These titles were challenged friendship is much more vaul- Each year librarians, teach- tant to encourage teens to set because parents thought able than a difference of race. ers, authors, and booksell- aside some time to read.” new books and authors. they would scare children. Many books have been ers use Banned Book Week Literacy is a topic of both For more information re- Even Newbery Award censored or challenged. How- to teach the importance of local and national concern, garding Teen Read Week, books such as Bridge to Tera- ever, when teachers, parents, our First Amendment rights and falling test scores and go to www.ala.org/teenread lower graduation rates among bithia by Katherine Patter- and students have open dis- and the power of literature. son (Newbery Medal, 1978) cussions about the confl ict- teens today are a serious issue. CULTURE Appleton,Appppleton, , WWisconsin October 2009 Vol. XV Issue II Page 16 Editors pick: A NYC’s Fashions Night Out By Shelby Sissing Museum, and there was a city- iconic pictures from Vogue. wide clothing drive, which all Other big names who On September 10, the the clothes were distributed took part in the festivities in- Fine Frenzy largest shopping ever in his- to 17 AIDS-related charities. clude Oscar de la Renta ser- By Megan Van Boxtel pared to any other artist on tory occurred. It took place September 10th was enading guests at his store, the market due to the unique in New York City, the U.K., the night to see the goliaths of Coco Rocha playing deejay Everything from mellow style in which she produces Greece, Italy, Russia, France, fashion. Anyone and everyone at DKNY, Roberto Cavalli lullabies to upbeat tracks suit- music. Described as indie, Brazil, India, Spain, China, were invited to join the parties celebrating the ten year anni- able even to dance to, A Fine alternative and rock, Sudol Germany, Japan, and Taiwan. and rub elbows with celebri- versary of his boutique, and Frenzy band supplies anything certainly does not lack cre- Paris’ Nuit Blanche, an affair ties, designers, and editors. Tory Burch entertaining visi- an ear could possibly crave. ativity in either her catchy where museums in Paris stay At Barneys, Mary Kate tors with a BBQ-style block Colorful imagery along with lyrics or touching melodies. open late to celebrate the art and Ashley Olsen were bar- party and salsa dancing les- soulful yet sweet vocals al- The band’s name derives and culture of the city, was tending along with Alexan- sons. Even the Gray Bus Line lows A Fine Frenzy to create a from a verse in William Shake- the inspiration that Anna Win- der Wang giving runway les- of New York got into the spir- magical world through music. speare’s A Midsummer’s Night tour, editor-in-chief of Ameri- sons. Bergdorf Goodman had it; donating four buses to be The band’s most recent album, Dream found in the quote: “the can Vogue, based her idea. a designer cook-off challenge used for free during the event. Bomb in a Birdcage, debuted poet’s eye, in a fi ne frenzy roll- Vogue teamed up with with Peter Som and Cynthia In all, Fashion’s this past August with success- ing, doth glance from heaven NYC & Company, the City Rowley, judged by Top Chef Night Out broke the barrier ful reviews. “Electric Twist”, to earth, from earth to heaven.” of New York, and the Coun- judge and model Padma Lak- between designer and shop- “Blow Away”, and “Happier” Alison Sudol uses other infl u- cil of Fashion Designers of shi. Vogue editor-at-large An- per, creators of American are just a few songs that clear- ential literary works in many America to enliven consumer dre Leon Talley hosted a game fashion and its followers, for ly display A Fine Frenzy’s of the lyrics she writes as well. spirit. Fashion is one of the show and Steven Klein, Annie the ever present reminder musical talent and ingenuity. A Fine Frenzy’s fi rst album, largest sectors of industry in Leibowitz, and Pat Mcgrath not found in one’s wallet. Alison Sudol, lead singer One Cell in the Sea kick-started NYC, secondary to fi nance. were at BG’s to display and pianist can hardly be com- Sudol’s career in 2007 with the There are 800 fashion com- highly successful single “Al- panies which employ 175,000 most Lover”. Since then, mu- employees with total wages sic from both albums have ap- equaling $10 billion dollars. peared on numerous television Designer Vera Wang put it shows as well as earning places simply “…if people don’t shop, on Billboard’s Top 100 Chart. people lose their jobs.” Not Although not as popular only did Fashion’s Night Out as some other artists, A Fine support the fashion economy, it Frenzy’s growing fan base had two other causes in mind: is most defi nitely a result of 40% of the proceeds from the Sudol’s tasteful songwriting event’s t-shirts (short sleeve: skills and of course, her ability $30 and long sleeve: $35) to transform what is otherwise were donated to the National just sound into beautiful music. September 11th Memorial and Barnesandnoble.com redcarpetfashionawards.com Ghost Whisperer spooks Jay-Z and The Blueprint 3 By Josh Kuester ter hearing it a few times, I came to appreciate the lyrics He’s back! With songs like and creativity. Jay and Kanye things up for Halloween “D.O.A.” and “Empire State made a remake of the 1984 of Mind” leaking out over the song “Forever Young” by Al- By Amanda Lyons summer it’s no surprise that a phaville, which some teachers lot of hype came with the highly may recognize. In the song The CBS show, Ghost anticipated release of Jay-Z’s “What We Talkin’ About” Jay Whisperer, kicked off it’s fi fth 11th album The Blueprint 3. raps, “I don’t run rap no more; season on Friday, Septem- The album was released I run the map.” Clearly Jay ber 25.The show stars Jen- on September 8th, 2009. The does not run the rap industry nifer Love Hewitt, who plays fi nal album of the Blueprint like he used to but he still sits character Melinda Gordon. trilogy lead the charts for two among the best in the game. Melinda Gordon owns an weeks. However, some crit- Despite the harsh critics this antique shop in the town of shareTV.org ics have come down hard on album has a handful of fresh Grandview. Amongst the an- that he was in a new body and ried about the safety of her son. Jay-Z’s latest album. Chris beats, smooth lyrics, high pro- tiques, there are earth-bound his wife is expecting a baby. Amber, the bothersome Richards of the Washington fi le featured artists and great spirits with whom she can Also in the previous season, a spirit, mistakenly believes Post states “the album is in- songs. I highly recommend communicate. In each epi- historic book entitled The Book that Aiden is her son; how- credibly boring”. “The Blue- this album to any North stu- sode, Melinda helps spirits of Changes is introduced. As ever, Amber’s real son was print 3 would be better off dent. If you get a chance you with their unfi nished business the title indicates, the contents adopted by his biological fa- if the back half of the album should check out this album. so that they can cross over. In within the book change with ther. The episode’s climax oc- was trashed,” writes Andrew It won’t disappoint; even the opening sequence, Melinda each date of death or birth. The curs when the possible death Winistorfer from Prefi x.com. Mr. Maves was impressed. states, “In order to tell you my caretaker of the book, known of a character occurs at a lo- If you are a Jay-Z fan, you story, I need to tell you theirs.” as “the watcher” informed cal bowling alley. In this epi- will enjoy this album. This al- In the previous season, her Melinda that her child would sode, Aiden and Melinda can bum has a pop infl uence which husband, Jim, had a tragic ac- be born with superpowers. be seen working together with is a slight change from Jay’s cident and passed away. Un- Season fi ve opens with Me- his superpowers to fi ght off of- 10 previous albums. The main fortunately, he never crossed linda and Jim welcoming their fending spirits and save lives. reason for the pop infl uence is over. Instead, his spirit en- son, Aiden into the world. The Sound like an appropri- Kanye West, as executive pro- tered a recently vacated body. show fast forwards fi ve years ate way to jump into the ducer. Kanye produced 8 of the Throughout the season, Me- to help viewers understand spirit of Halloween? Viewers 14 tracks on the album and is linda worked tirelessly to what extra gifts Aiden has been can join the spirit world ev- featured in the fi rst song Hate. help Sam (who is really her given. The earthbound spirit ery Friday at 7 PM with Me- This album is not going husband) regain Jim’s memo- encountered in this episode is linda and the rest of the gang. to blow you away the fi rst ries. He “awoke” to fi nd out feared by Melinda who is wor- time you listen to it but af- BarnesandNoble.com