North Korea Tests Third Nuclear Weapon

Volume I, Issue VII North Korea tests third nuclear weapon By Jeremy Bond News Editor Seismic detectors around the Pacific North Korean demands to end the embar- The Chinese are hesitant to interfere The test comes as the latest increase of Rim rang on Monday Feb. 11 as North gos or into a military conflict. with North Korea, fearing instability on tensions in the region. In recent years Korea detonated its third nuclear weapon. North Korea’s action has garnered in- their border more than a nuclear-North North Korea has detonated three separate First reports of the test’s success were ternational condemnation. President Korea. Their hesitance to join the interna- nuclear weapons and several long range delivered by the state-run K.C.N.A. news Barack Obama called the act “highly pro- tional community’s stance on North Korea missiles. The North fired artillery rounds organization. Satellites and radiation de- vocative” and asked for a swift response has continually hampered efforts to stop onto a South Korean island, killing several tectors from other nations soon con- from the international community. the North Korean nuclear effort. people. However, the more dangerous firmed a nuclear explosion had occurred The United States has attempted to Without Chinese support, the United link is that North Korea serves as a model underground. corral North Korea in recent years via States is now put in the awkward position to Iran, showing that ineffective Western The test sent literal and geopolitical United Nations sanctions. However, this of angering an important Chinese partner sanctions failed to stop a nuclear pro- shockwaves through the world. North time the U.N. has few remaining sanctions to continue increasing pressure on North gram. Korea has used the test as a “negotiating” to implement that would hurt North Ko- Korea. China wants the United States as Western nations are now put in a diffi- tool in recent months, threatening a test rea. The only remaining non-military op- far away from Chinese borders as possi- cult position of trying to negotiate with a in an effort to provoke the United States tion would be an oil embargo enforced by ble, which strongly discourages a U.S. nation that has proven resistant to talking. and other western nations into ceding to China. assault or invasion of North Korea. (Source) (Source) North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has openly opposed Western nations re- South Korean protesters have taken to the streets to show their disapproval of garding his country’s nuclear program. the North Korean nuclear program and testing. Second annual Dance-A-Thon brings in guest teachers By Lorra Barile & Deirdre Kerwin A&E Editors On Feb. 15, the NHHS Student Council I’d definitely do this again next year,” brought back last year’s successful Dance- Meister said. A-Thon, an all-day “dance party” to bene- Next up was Zumba instructor Santia- fit the cancer foundation “Hugs for go, who was also invited by Niehlson to Brady.” perform. Santiago has traveled the world The “Hugs for Brady” foundation is a teaching Zumba classes and thought the non-profit organization dedicated to find- Dance-A-Thon was a great opportunity to ing a cure for pediatric cancer, inspired by “bring wellness to the community as well the Michael family who lost their son as fight for a great cause.” Brady to acute Leukemia at thirteen “The energy was great!” Santiago re- months old. marked after her class. “Participating in Unlike last year, the Dance-A-Thon this today was definitely a big thing for welcomed guest instructors who taught me.” different styles of dance. Among these Santiago was glad to see such a wide guest instructors were North math teach- variety of students performing and said er Nicole Meister, Zumba instructor Mag- she was “looking forward to doing this da Santiago, and hip-hop instructor again.” Monique Spicer. The last guest instructor of the day was Photos by Deirdre Kerwin All revenue for this year’s Dance-a-thon went to the “Hugs for Brady” founda- The Dance-A-Thon began the day with Spicer. Spicer is a dance instructor at tion. Students enjoyed Zumba and hip-hop lessons. line-dancing classes with Meister. Upon Starmaker Studios, and was very excited being asked by Student Council advisor to bring her dance moves to North. Kerri Niehlson, Meister composed several “The students were spectacular,” Spic- line-dances to teach attendees. er said. “They were all very empowered. I “I take a line-dancing class down the really enjoyed their energy.” highway and decided to bring some of the Spicer said that the Dance-A-Thon was moves I’ve learned here for students,” a great platform for a great cause and Meister said. “I tried to pick songs that are enjoyed the opportunity to teach students on the radio right now to make it even her unique brand of dance moves. more fun.” Spicer will offer one free class on Mon- Meister ended her class with a final days and Tuesdays at 7:30 at Starmaker dance to “Troublemaker,” by Olly Murs Studios for all students who tell the recep- before students were given a ‘free dance’ tionist they are a student at North. period. Overall, the event was successful and “I think my class went really well, and raised $2262.13 for the foundation. “We have an opening for a princess” By Megan Sergison News Editor North’s musical this year is the comedy Once Upon a Mattress, a parody of The Princess and the Pea. The show focuses on the arrival of the brash Princess Winnifred to the kingdom run by a mute king, a con- trolling queen and the shy Prince Daunt- less, who are played, respectively, by Cath- erine Melillo, Andrew Bambridge, Isabel Stein and Adam Witkowski. The Queen has decreed that no one in the kingdom may get married until Daunt- less does, which looks like a slim possibil- ity until the unrefined Winnifred shows up and changes everything. “We chose this show because it is light- hearted and fun! It is quite the comedy, and the rehearsals so far are full of laughter,” said director and English teacher Mary Meo. Photo courtesy Perry Andrews “There will be moments in rehearsal (Clockwise from top left) Ensemble cast members as ladies-in-waiting, Catherine Melillo as Princess Winnifred, Eli Go- where we’re doing a really intense scene, ings as the wizard, Andrew Vitovich and Cristina Novoa as Sir Harry and Lady Larken, and Isabel Stein and Andrew look at each other, and just start laughing,” Bambridge as Queen Aggravain and King Sextimus. added Bambridge, a junior. “It’s almost like watching a sitcom on stage that’s set in medieval times.” The cast and crew have been hard at work since rehearsals began in November. Although practice can be difficult and stressful at times, the whole process brings everyone involved together. “It comes to a point where the cast is basically living in the theatre,” said under- study for Winnifred, Emily Mulhall. “It becomes our home.” “Getting to work with your friends but getting to accomplish something really cool is the best part,” crew member Paige Greenfield noted. Previous productions, like last year’s Gypsy and 2011’s Phantom of the Opera, were more serious, making this year’s musical a change of pace. “It is the funniest play that North has ever put on,” Mulhall said. “Audiences of all ages will love it.” Mandarin I introduced to North Pope cites health troubles to By Ella Collins Staff Writer justify unexpected resignation Next year, North will be offering Man- Today, Ritchie is completing her Man- darin I to its juniors and seniors. Jillian darin certification. There has been enough By Jack Coleman Staff Writer Ritchie, head of the World Language de- interest in Mandarin that not only will Current are saying. partment, spearheaded the addition of the North offer it, but Voorhees will too. pope, Bene- “The new language to the curriculum. It all According to Ritchie, the idea did not dict XVI decision began about ten years come from a announced was com- ago, when schools single person, that he will be pletely located in the East but from resigning on within his Coast held surveys many, includ- Feb. 28 due right and with their students ing two former to lack of was proba- about introducing supervisors of physical and bly the new languages into the world mental right choice their world languages language de- strength. for his age curriculum. A large partment, Pope and health amount of the stu- Assistant Prin- Benedict XVI condition,” dents tested leaned cipal John will be the Erwin said towards Asian lan- Hahola, and first pope to as a mem- guages. Principal Mike resign since ber of the “China is growing Hughes. the middle Catholic in importance in the Ritchie will ages. Church. world, and we need personally (Source) The pope Pope Benedict XVI’s recent resignation left the to understand that we teach Manda- informed a "Strength of have some connec- rin I to rough- world shocked and curious. He has cited physical group of car- and mental fatigue as the reason for his resignation. mind and tion. It has a huge Photo courtesy Ella Collins ly twenty up- dinals, in body are economy, and there As Mandarin becomes a more important perclassmen Latin, at the necessary, are more and more language for children to learn, Mrs. Ritchie who have Vatican, of his decision. The eighty-five strength which in the last few months has American companies will be teaching North’s first Mandarin I already regis- year old pope said that he has made the deteriorated in me to the extent that I have that want to work in class.

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