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TEDx Youth at Midwest Makes An Impact The festival begins with a flag dance that represents Latin cultures. | CALUM BLACKSHAW by Brendali Rios Northside students Five students from Northside College perform in Latino Prep were chosen to attend the TEDx Youth at Midwest Conference on October 15 at the Club’s annual festival Oriental Theater, located at 24 West Ran- dolph Street. by Calum Blackshaw Invited by Northside’s very own Mr. Jef- The Northside community attended Lati- frey Solin, computer science department, nofest on Friday, Oct. 14, to show enthusiasm Alice Glowacki, Adv. 400, Johnathan Kowler, for Latin society and culture. The festival was Adv. 304, Lawrence Riley, Adv. 401, Linnea arranged by Latino Club, which prepared for Scott, Adv. 406 and Alex Tran, Adv. 200, stu- and organized the event for weeks with spon- dents were given the opportunity listen to sorship from Mr. Michael Sliwicki, world lan- world class speakers at an event that would guage department and social science depart- later be webcasted to thousands. TEDx was ment. Northside has held Latinofest since its created on the basis of the motto “Ideas opening, and Sliwicki has been the sponsor of Worth Spreading.” They dedicate their confer- the event for the past five years. Each year, ences to provide the students with bias free students and their families come to support programming, speeches, presentations and friends and their Latin American heritage. pre-recorded videos to stimulate dialogue “Latinofest is about sharing culture,” Sli- and spark new ideas. They have been doing so wicki said. “It is about sharing the warmth since 1984. and hospitality these countries have to offer These conferences held by TED to natives or non-Latino people. The festival

Midwest are a way to give students is about sharing one country’s culture for Ecuadorian dancers in traditional clothing perform their dance. | CALUM BLACKSHAW the tools and connections they need people to learn more about them.” in order topositively affect the world. The festival was delayed for a few min- buffet in the auditorium atrium. Guests en- ` Only about half of the seats avail- utes due to an absence of the Master of Cer- joyed beans and rice, burritos, and other tra- able at The Oriental Theater are open to the emony, but it soon began with the traditional ditional foods assorted by restaurants and student, which means that only 400 guests and flag dance, with the names and banderas of families. People ate and talked about the first their teachers are allowed in. every Spanish speaking country in the world. half of the show over their dishes until they “I hope that the convention grows in ca- Countries on the list included most of South were called back for the second half of the pacity of attendees,” Solin said. “I’m hoping America, as well as Cuba, Mexico, Puerto festival. that we get to go again, and bring 50 instead Rico, and Spain. The second half started with more per- of five people.” The flag dance was followed by the tra- formances from the Ecuadorian dancers, TEDx Midwest dedicates its time to let- ditional Ecuadorian folk dance. The danc- dressed in new garbs and attire. The little boy ting their guests know that they can make ers performed different dances to different had put on a new costume with a mask, danc- a difference. The speakers talk about their songs, and wore vibrant outfits with hats, red ing around the others and leading the group struggles, where they are now, and how they and yellow skirts for the women and ponchos around the stage as they performed. The danc- got there. Speakers included a former Su- for the men. In each dance, the performers ers began moving apart, then bounding back preme Court justice, a television anchorwom- moved together, moving one way to another and forth across the stage and sweeping their an, one of the world’s top futurists and hack- in a single motion to hypnotize the audience. arms and bodies in unison. The dancers then ers, a personal space traveler, and an award Among the dancers was a young boy, dressed formed a circle and paraded around, twirling winning National Geographic photographer. in the same clothes as the other performers. side to side. They finished in a smaller circle Limited to short, carefully prepared talks, As the boy danced, the audience cheered him surrounding the young boy, who performed demonstrations and performances, TEDx on till the end of their performance. alone in the center, ending with an ecstatic presentations are about bringing new ideas After the traditional folk dance, Ms. Ny- audience. to the attendees. thia Martinez, music department, made a A solo performance from Devin Velez, “Coming into this event, I didn’t really performance of her own. She played a song “Con Los Anos Que Me Quedan,” followed think of myself as a “science person,” Scott entitled, “No me queda mas,” in remem- Mesa’s. As he sang with the stage spotlights said. “But after watching presentations by brance of the Latin pop idol Selena who was beaming upon him, fans in the crowd cheered Veronica Schwartz, Adv. 203, dances in a ethnic people like Dean Kamen, I began thinking, murdered in her 20s. It was Ms. Martinez’s and waved their cellphones with excitement costume. | CALUM BLACKSHAW hey, maybe I could actually get into this.” favorite song, and the audience was amazed for his performance. The last performance of the festival was Anyone can access the presentations and dazzled by her performance. At the end, Following Velez’s performance came by Sabor Latino, a Northside dance group from the commodity of their own home at the whole audience broke into applause and the group Quebradores, a dance troop with that performed a mix of bachata and salsa of www.ted.com. cheers for Selena and Martinez. paired performers. As the men and women suave and serene partners’ dancing. Their hot “I hope that attending this conference Martinez’s performance was followed danced, their moves met with the rhythm of style and technique thrilled the audience for changed their lives,” Solin said. “I wanted all by a performance by Veronica Schwartz, the music. The women were spun, thrown, a wave of rejoice. Latino Club were the last on students to walk away from the event feeling Adv. 203, who performed a traditional dance caught, and juggled in acrobatic acts that stage, with thanks to everyone there for com- like they are ready to jump in and do some- with mariachi musical accompaniment. Fol- stunned the audience. A near miss here and ing to see the spectacular performances of thing great. As one presenter put it, ‘live be- lowing Schwartz’s dance was a song sung there sent shock through the crowd, but each Latinofest 2011. yond fear.’” by outsider performer Liz Lam, entitled successful performance was received with ap- “Buenaventurada.”Latino Club organized a plause and shouts of excitement. 2 NCP News • November 2011 • The Hoof Beat

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Northside and democracy NCP in photos: club tryouts with help from Chicago Public Schools and Students learn civics the Chicago Board of Elections. Some of through participation these students are part of Mikva Club, and some are not. The students will register vot- at Mikva Challenge ers, check identification, and answer ques- tions about ballots. by Carly Jackson Aside from working in elections and Northside is one of 95 Chicago high campaigns, students can also make policy schools participating in the Mikva Challenge, recommendations by getting involved in one a program giving students opportunities to of four Mikva Challenge Youth Policy Coun- campaign, judge elections and bring their cils, which help officials to prepare policies voices to politics. The club is sponsored by that affect youth in a positive way. The coun- Mr. Michael Good, social sciences depart- cils include Youth Safety, Teen Health, Out of ment. School Time and Education. “I have a group [that is] working on a “I helped with the Teen Health Council, local judge campaign,” Good said. “Students which looked at using Chicago Public Schools find a campaign they want to work for and curriculum to help students eat more health- most students are based locally, calling people fully,” Mr. Good said. “The students that I to campaign, sending pamphlets or knocking have seen are tremendously excited about on doors and handing out signs.” their efficacy to make real change... it is not “I got involved with Mikva Challenge just something in a textbook.” because I had heard that it provided the best For example, the Youth Safety Council opportunities politically,” June Murphy, Adv. writes recommendations directly to govern- 204, president of Northside’s Mikva Club, ment agencies. Past recommendations have Students prepare to try out for Isang Hakbang, a traditional Filipino dance. | MARIA FLORES said. “I worked over 100 hours for the Rahm led the Chicago Transit Authority to move Emanuel [for Mayor of Chicago] campaign bus stops from areas disputed by rival gangs. and I got to go in the section reserved for On Martin Luther King Jr. day in 2011, stu- staffers during the victory party.” dents from Youth Policy Councils questioned Until February 2012, Mikva Club will be Chicago mayoral candidates about education focusing on the presidential election. It will reform, public safety and more issues in a mostly campaign for Republican candidates forum televised on WTTW’s Chicago Tonight. because the Democratic Party has an incum- Before the forum, Mikva students from high bent or current holder of the position, in schools all over the city were hosted at North- President Barack Obama. Then students will side by the Mikva Club. campaign in local congressman and alderman Currently, no Northside students are in- elections until the Illinois general primary volved in the Youth Councils, though juniors elections on March 20. and seniors from any Chicago high school can About 40 Northside students will also apply to join. Students can contact Mr. Good serve as election judges on March 20 through with questions about Northside’s Mikva Club Mikva’s Student Judge Project, organized or the Mikva City Youth Councils. Local School Council Report by Zobia Chunara Meeting: October 11 from the National Science Foundation for de- Present: John Ceisel, Kathleen Andrade, veloping a computer science curriculum. Vicki McMannon, Cathy Quigley, Crystal Business: Melto, Robert Albritton, Nicole Flores, Barry -CPS provided $200 to defray education- Rodgers, Vicky Andrews, Zobia Chunara al or material costs related to LSC activities. Absent: Gail Myers Jaffe, Diane Mon- Approval of giving this money to the school nich, Meredith O’Connor to use for photocopies for LSC meetings: Dancers practice their routine for Poms tryouts. | MARIA FLORES Approval of agenda for October 11 meet- unanimous. ing: unanimous -Meredith O’Connor, former community Approval of minutes from September 6 representative tendered her resignation. Ap- Student Council Report meeting: unanimous proval to fill vacancy: unanimous. October 4. Rocketry Club will use the $250 Principal’s Report: -Crystal Melto will get the word out and Important points from grant to buy rocket motors for 10 rocket -Northside will upgrade security cameras look for responses from potential candidates. October meetings flights and to purchase inside components, under a sealed bid process. The goal is to select a new member at the LSC parachutes, and nose cones. For additional -In March 2012, students will go to the meeting on November 8. Applications were by Carly Jackson funding, members of Rocketry Club will pay Planetarium and work with scientists. due to Ms. Kato by November 1, and candi- Discussions: $20 each and contact private sponsors for -Mr. Rodgers met with Student Council dates will have three minutes to present their On October 4 Student Council welcomed more grant funds, including an electrical to brainstorm ideas on how to proceed with positions at the November 8 meeting. the Freshman Senators J.C. Strzalka-Steil, company which sponsored Northside’s for- the extended school day. He said that some 2011-2012 LSC Finance Goals Adv. 506, and Nicholas Zalewski, Adv. 503 mer Rocket Design Engineering elective. students feel they are already working to SIPAAA Photos of the Back-to-School dance Members of Northside’s Invisible Chil- their limits, and suggested an extended col- -To ensure balanced budget, support CPS have been posted on the NCP Student Coun- dren Chapter proposed a grant on October 4. loquium or flex or study time. Selective Enrollment School funding formu- cil Facebook page, courtesy of dance photog- Advisory Representative Elections took -Gigi Santil replaced Eva Yates as child la, support Friends funding, and to support rapher Emma Todd Coleman, Adv. 309, and place the week of Oct. 11. welfare attendant in the special education grant foundation funding. Student Council Webmaster Chad Massura, Student council’s Turkey Bowl benefited department. -Help fund 1:1 Computing Initiative Adv. 302. Mr. Isenberg’s family through the Commu- -Representatives from Prague, Czech Re- plan. Collaborate with Northside’s 21st Cen- The council will invite the DJ from the nity Betterment Fund. The council also ap- public, and 16 high school principals visited tury Classroom Computing working group on Back-to-School Dance back for Homecoming proved a $200 grant for gift prizes for par- Northside on October 12 to get a better un- grant proposals and corporate funding sourc- Grant proposal from Rocketry Club was ticipants in Kelsey Waxman’s “NCP Food derstanding of American schools. es to support the 21st Century Classroom presented on September 27 and approved on Revolution” senior project. -Mr. Yanek received a $750,000 grant Computing initiative. 3 NCP News • November 2011 • The Hoof Beat Between Two Worlds: Roxana Saberi’s captivity in Iran Journalist shares her story at Northwestern University by Jamilah Alsharif “White torture” was reportedly used by the Iranian government, often in detention centers outside the control of prison authori- ties, according to the 2009 Human Rights Report. This so-called white torture does not leave physical marks but devastates the recipient’s mind and conscience. On January 31, 2009, American journalist Roxana Saberi, 34, was captured by Iranian officials, charged with espionage, and placed in section 209, one of the detention centers where white tor- ture was used. The charges against Saberi were false but she was not released from Evin Prison until May 2009. Following her release, she wrote a book about her capture and experience in Alsharif poses with Saberi after her appearance at Northwestern. | JAMILAH ALSHARIF Saberi is featured on the cover of her book. | COURTESY prison. In May 2010, “Between Two Worlds: OF AMAZON.COM My Life and Captivity in Iran” was released. nalism elsewhere, Saberi started working on sonal beliefs to themselves in order to pass a book on the Iranian culture. On the morn- the ideological exam or when mothers who they flew to Iran and used many sources to At Northwestern University on October spread the word about their daughter’s cap- 19, Saberi retold her experience and talked ing of January 30, 2009, four Iranian officials do not pray at home tell their children to say entered her home, raided her personal items, they did if asked about it at school. tivity. President Obama, Secretary of State about the journey to finding her identity. Hillary Clinton, Swiss Ambassador Livia Leu The event was sponsored by Chicago’s branch and accused her of espionage. In her book, Saberi viewed her false confession as Saberi describes the interrogations that fol- an “expedient lie.” When Iranian authorities Agosti, and Foreign Minister Hirofumi Na- of Facing History and Ourselves, an organi- kasone were among the many people that zation with the goal of combating racism, lowed her arrest and provides dialogue that asked about other people involved, she gave a she tried to match as closely as possible to the false account about the spy work she did for expressed their concern for Saberi and urged anti-Semitism and prejudice, and nurturing her release. Judge Hassan Haddad, deputy democracy through worldwide education pro- actual scenes. someone in the U.S., known in her novel as The white torture began the first day Mr. D. When Saberi was placed in Evin prison, prosecutor for security affairs, was unhappy grams, according to its website. with all the media coverage on Saberi’s case. Saberi was born in Fargo, North Dakota, she was held captive. Her main interroga- Javan warned her not to tell anyone the rea- tor, known to her as Javan, warned that she son for her imprisonment. Believing that she Haddad did not understand how the “U.S. to an Iranian mother and Japanese father. has Guantanamo Bay and Abu Ghraib, yet Growing up, Saberi felt a closer connection would not be set free unless she confessed to would be released soon, as promised, Saberi all the charges pressed against her. Saberi had told other prisoners that she was arrested for when we imprison an American woman for to her American and Japanese culture than one month, the world cries out, ‘violation of to Iranian culture. In 1997, Saberi was cho- no way of convincing her interrogators that alcohol, which is illegal in Iran. After weeks of she was not a spy and gave in to their threats. being in prison with no family contact, Saberi human rights.’” sen as Miss North Dakota and later earned a Media coverage and support from people scholarship to get her master’s degree in jour- A false confession was recorded under du- confided in her cellmates and told them she ress. Javan pressured her to say that her book was in prison on charges of espionage. all over the world helped her get the attention nalism at Northwestern University’s Medill she needed from Iranian judges. Saberi was fi- School of Journalism. was really a cover for espionage. Saberi was During her time in captivity, passages deprived of the rights that Americans have she read from the Koran kept her hopeful of nally released in May 2009. Her experience in “I wanted to learn more about who I was Evin prison helped her realize that there were as a person,” Saberi said. when they are arrested. She did not have the her freedom. When she felt that nothing was rights to be presumed innocent until proven being done to get her out, Saberi attempted people there “whose only crime was to peace- Her curiosity about her Iranian ancestry fully exercise their human rights.” prompted her to move to Iran in 2003. She guilty, to remain silent, or to have a lawyer. to go on hunger strikes. When Saberi finally In “Between Two Worlds” and during her had the opportunity to go before a judge she Among the organizations Saberi sup- worked as a foreign correspondent for PBS, ports are Amnesty International, Committee NPR, Fox News, and Vatican Radio among presentation at Northwestern, Saberi spoke told the judge of her false confession, ignor- of the “expedient lie,” which she said some ing Javan’s threats, and asked to make a call to Protect Journalists, Human Rights and other stations. Democracy for Iran, and the International In 2006, Iran’s Culture Ministry took Iranians felt was “justified in a country where to her parents. what you did or thought in private was often “I don’t think I could’ve ever really been Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. away her government-issued credentials. Sa- “Suffering in one part of the world can beri felt that she “had lost not only my press considered illegal or unacceptable by the re- freed if I hadn’t tried to recant those lies gime.” An expedient lie is used is when people while I was still in prison,” Saberi said. spread to others,” Saberi said. “Free one per- pass but also a large part of my identity.” In- son, and they can help ten more.” stead of leaving the country to pursue jour- apply for government jobs and keep their per- After Saberi spoke with her parents, The News Litery Projects visits Northside in hopes of fostering 21st century literacy by Andriana Mitrakos commenting on the work of the organization information available to them in the digital D.C. and Bethesda. The News Literacy Project, Northside students, staff, faculty and and the possible positive effects the News age. In the process we hope to help them and in Brachear’s opinion, is the best way to help community members entered the school’s au- Literacy Project’s presentations could have you become better students today and better students sort out the plethora of information ditorium on the evening of Tuesday, Novem- on Northside and the student body. informed citizens tomorrow.” available to them via the internet. ber 1 in preparation for a panel discussion The night formally began with a greet- After the opening statements, the panel “I thought that this was the most hope- covering religion. This discussion was hosted ing by Chicago Program Manager of the NLP, moderator, Art Norman, and NBC 5 anchor ful effort that I had heard of,” Brachear said, at Northside by the News Literacy Project Peter Adams, followed by Northside Principal and reporter, introduced the three panelists. “to actually go into schools and reach your (NLP), an organization for the advancement Barry Rodger’s welcoming speech and ac- Manya Brachear, a Chicago Tribune religion generation and teach you how to determine of student knowledge of and interest in jour- knowledgements. reporter, Odette Yousef, a WBEZ Northside and distinguish between quality information nalism, to teach audience members “how Next was a speech by Mrs. Irving about reporter, and Kevin Eckstrom, the Religion and not quality information, because if you to balance facts and faith in the search for the relationship between the NLP and North- News Service Editor-in-Chief, who appeared learn those lessons early, you will naturally be truth,” as stated on the presentation’s pro- side as well as Northside’s plans to work with from Washington D.C. via webcam, were set drawn to [credible] organizations.” motional poster. the NLP in the future. Alan C. Miller, Presi- to discuss their experiences investigating Even though some students may be dis- While the audience filled the lower seats dent and CEO of the NLP, delivered an open- stories and reporting on religion. The panel couraged to follow their interest in journal- of the auditorium, a screen on the stage ing address discussing the formation of the spoke about religious stereotypes and con- ism, Yousef gave a closing piece of advice to played a video showing students working NLP and its plans for students. flicts as well as the effect of social media on student journalist and every student pursu- with the NLP and school journalism. “We look at News Literacy Project as religious issues around the world and the ing an interest, urging them to continue to Another video titled “meet the News Lit- nothing less than literacy for the twenty-first mass of information available to the public pursue their dreams, even when they may eracy Project,” began playing, featuring Mrs. century,” Miller said. “We aim to give middle via internet. seem out of reach. Catherine Irving, Social Science Department school and high school students the critical The News Literacy Project will continue “Do not take a rejection letter as a door Chair, Mrs. Dianne Malueg, English depart- thinking skills to tell the credible from the in- to work with Northside students and faculty closing,” Yousef said. “Take it as if it means ment and Zobia Chunara, Adv. 200, North- credible, opinion from propaganda and teach while working to expand further across the you need to find another way into that door.” side senior and Hoof Beat Editor-in-Chief, them about the myriad of news sources and Chicagoland area, New York City, Washington 4 Editorials • November 2011 • The Hoof Beat EDITORIAL The benefits do exceed the cost Spend your breaks wisely Tackling November head-on EDITORIALS Some Northsiders try new things without worrying about the benefits The benefits do, in fact, exceed the costs MASTHEAD Northsiders: do not of time and energy is trivial compared to the cost of going to that museum was not being Northside College Prep H.S. benefits of enhancing her life and growing as able to enjoy an activity you already love. 5501 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL 60625 worry about pay-offs a person. Even if you think you have been inefficient Tel: (773) 534-3954 Grace Oczon, Adv. 205, teaches Sunday with your time and wasted the $4.50 to get school for the joy she gets out of being with to the museum, keep in mind that you have Principal From Microeconomics, we learn that little kids. While her passion for little kids saved yourself from future trips to that mu- Mr. Barry Rodgers there is a marginal cost and marginal benefit makes her want to become a kindergarten seum. Now, when you decide to go out and do for each action we take. The benefits need to teacher, she cannot help but look at the bene- something that makes you happy, you know Assistant Principal outweigh the costs in order for the next de- fit of pursuing what her mom wants her to be: to cross this activity off your list and go with Dr. Margaret Murphy cision to be a rational one. For Northsiders, a doctor. She knows that she will not always another option. Advisor the benefit always seems to be a payoff, such have the time and opportunity to teach and Sometimes, it takes more than one shot Ms. Dianne Malueg as doing something to add to college appli- help kids in college, so she devotes her time to to find out if a new activity is right for you. cations or outdoing one’s peers, rather than doing it now, with hopes that she can merge This activity can be like eating Greek olives: Print Editor-In-Chief happiness derived from the experience. Is her love for children and science together. at first they may taste weird, but after trying Zobia Chunara it possible for students to let go and pursue Even though Oczon could have used her time them again and again, they are difficult to something new just because they want to try for anything else, the happiness derived from avoid. Though an economist can argue that Web Editor-in-Chief it? Can we allow the benefit to be personal teaching kids was worth more to her than trying things again and again is an inefficient Tmothy Suh growth rather than grades? Try something anything else she could do with her time. use of time, this is not true for acquired tastes, new to make yourself happy, not for a payoff. You do not have to try everything and which can lead to happiness. Only after trying NCP News Editor Regine Sarah Capungan Economics has a term called utility, oth- like it. So, if you visit that magazine museum many activities a couple of times can you best erwise known as happiness or satisfaction and decide that you are indifferent on the sub- decide which is right for you, even if it does Special Features Editor derived from choosing one thing over an- ject of magazines, at least now you may have not feel right at first. Andriana Mitrakos other. Whatever you do, it does not matter a better understanding about the importance Usually in new situations, you can feel what it is, just do it for the sake of doing it of them in society and how they capture the uncomfortable or excited. If something you Sports Editors and because you enjoy it, not because there essence of a generation. Not only does trying try is not uncomfortable or exciting, then Andrew Hague are grades, paychecks, or service hours at the new things like going to a magazine museum that means that the experience is not entirely end of your experience. Happiness derived lead to greater appreciation for the product, new for you. The hesitancy, fear, and anxious- Arts and Entertainment Editor from finding a new activity that you love can but it also paves the way for appreciation of ness of a new situation indicate that you are Nelson Ogbuagu triumph over anything else that you could be the work that goes into designing pages, re- growing from the experience, and can take Staff Reporters doing at that moment, and something that porting, and investigating pieces that become something away. Oczon may not have been you can do after high school. Jamilah Alsharif the main feature. Finding out that magazines very confident when she began teaching lit- Calum Blackshaw At Northside, there are students who make no difference in your life probably came tle kids, but as she did it more, she probably Regine Sarah Capungan began volunteering to fulfill the service hour at the expense of a little time, a little money learned a lot about how to effectively connect Chris Ceisel requirement for graduation, but who ended for public transportation, and a tiny bit of with the kids. She gave to her students, and Zobia Chunara up deriving happiness from community ser- brain power to think about what you saw; in she also gave to herself by taking that step. Maria Flores vice. For example, Kelsey Waxman, Adv. 202, no way did it hurt you. Next time you decide Out of all the above results of trying Sharon Flores is no longer looking for community service to go out, you will better be able to decide something new, in every case you learn more Andrew Hague hours but tutors at an elementary school whether or not you are in the mood for look- about yourself. There is a benefit for all that Carly Jackson and volunteers with homeless kids because ing at old People Magazine editions. work: a once-in-a-life-time activity you swear Minna Khan Andriana Mitrakos she learns a lot from these encounters. After The next time you visit a magazine muse- never to think about again; an extracurricular working with others with a common goal, Nelson Ogbuagu um, you may also decide that you never want you could go either way on; something you Brendali Rios she now has a greater appreciation for people to see another celebrity gossip page or an ar- would not mind returning to next time; or Miranda Roberts from all walks of life. For Waxman, the cost ticle from Time. That is okay. The opportunity you may find a hobby you love. Timothy Suh Diego Vela Sylvia Wtorkowski

Spend your breaks wisely in November SUBMISSIONS festivities, these breaks are a great time to they fade away. Walk through a local forest The Hoof Beat welcomes opinion editori- There is so much to start reviewing what you learned for semes- preserve with family, friends, or a pet. Even als from its readers. Letters to the Editor do in so little time, so ter finals in January. Spend at least an hour when it is raining or windy out, when else is and Op-ed submissions may be sent to looking through your notes, refreshing your there a perfect time to take a long nap or read [email protected]. Submis- avoid procrastination memory on trigonometric identities or lit- a book under a warm comforter? Take at least sions should not exceed two pages. erary terms. No need for intense cramming one day to finish a novel you have wanted to CONTACT As students have entered into Novem- now; the earlier you start, the less strain you read. Sleep early; there is no excuse to stay up The Hoof Beat is a monthly publication ber, there is an excited buzz among them, and have to force all the information you have until the late hours surfing the web. Wake up produced by the Northside Prep Journal- for good reason. If you haven’t checked the learned in at once. For seniors, there is an early and maximize the amount of free time ism Class. As a student-run newspaper, school agenda or Moodle calendar yet, here’s even more looming issue: college applica- you have while on break. Free time should not your opinions are important to us. If a newsflash. November has six (six!) days off. tions. With almost all regular decision appli- be time for you to do nothing; it should be you have any comments, corrections, That also means three three-day weeks, the cations due sometime in late December-early time for you to explore new activities, spend or questions, please e-mail Ms. Dianne product of a month where Veterans’ Day, the January, this could truly be the last time to time with loved ones, or maybe visit the In- Malueg at hoofbeat.malueg@gmail. end of the first quarter, report card pick-up, get a bulk of the essays and papers out of the ternational Museum of Surgical Science. com or the Editor in Chief of the Hoof and Thanksgiving are lined up one after the way. Set a goal for yourself to finish a number Above all else, it is important to balance Beat at [email protected]. other. This news could mean different things of college essays or supplements. Research the mix of work and comfort. Do not let all to different people. For some, it is going to be schools to get a feel for their environment or of your breaks waste into hours of naps and a great time to relax, hang out with friends, prepare ahead for the dreaded interviews. playing outside. Remember to spend half your and enjoy the last days of good weather. For November also marks the last month time dedicated to your role as a student. After others, it will be frantic times to catch up on of autumn, which means the last month the winter holidays, days off become a rarity homework, prepare for last-minute exams, of crisp, cool weather, colored leaves, and so treasure them while you can. So, as you and finalize college applications. However, for crunchy leaf piles. It is perfect weather for mark off the 16 days of classes in November most, it will be time spent sleeping-in, surfing hanging out with friends, playing football, or and impatiently look ahead to days of rest, the web, and lollygagging uselessly around taking a brisk walk. Get some last-minute ex- keep in mind that six days of break should be your house. Thus, these days off can become a ercise outside before the bitter winter, appar- viewed as a blessing, not an obligation. It is hidden trap of sloth and ill-spent time. ently one of the harshest Chicago will experi- up to you whether later in the year you will Do not let these days slip by. With winter ence, forces you to hibernate indoors. Enjoy regret them as wasted time or look back and break often used for family trips and holiday the bright and varied colors of autumn before be proud of how you spent these breaks. 5 Special Features • November 2011 • The Hoof Beat

SPECIAL FEATURES: Exploring Chicago

Museum of outsider art, it does not take much to get into it the world cannot buy these pictures from me. Intuit Museum opens Revenge; terrible vengeance on those who steal two new galleries or destroy them.” The gallery connected to the Darger install- by Nelson Ogbuagu ment was the “Text in Self-Taught Art” gallery. Though it is small in size, the INTUIT Mu- In this temporary installation, framed pieces by seum, The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, artists that use text to paint pictures hung on located at 756 N. Milwaukee, encourages grand the walls. The paintings often presented words ideas by various artists who are not well known of wisdom and knowledge, or created scenes and throughout the artistic community, by display- visual landscapes explained in the words. Other ing pieces that are not widely distributed. The pieces were simply words painted on a slab of museum, which hosts only three galleries at a wood or a framed sheet of notebook paper. time, a permanent installation and two chang- Albert “Kid” Hertz, one of the featured art- ing galleries, prides itself in its abundance of ists in the gallery created a painting that showed artistic pieces created by individuals that make a string of words not separated by spaces. art for the pure love of expression. “Life is an art u draw without an eraser “We only show self-taught, outsider art.” money does not make u happy but it quiets the Heather Holbus, INTUIT Development Associ- nerves…,” the painting read. ate, said, “These kinds of artists typically create Hertz then printed a string of letters that for themselves; they create outside of the main- did not spell out any particular set of words. stream realm of art; not for the public.” There were very few individuals present Visitors flood an INTUIT gallery to view examples of “outsider art.” |COURTESY OF Heather J. Holbus The first gallery that a visitor would see at the museum, but of the visitors there, one after entering the museum is the Eugene Van from places beyond the bounds of earth. the piece of literature.” found Hertz’s piece mentally stimulating and Bruenchenhein: From the Wand of the Genii. The permanent gallery of the museum, The gallery detailed the bedroom of the inspirational. Bruenchenhein was an abstract artist. He titled “The Henry Darger Room Collection,” is late Henry Darger. It lacked a bed because it is “It is really interesting when artists use wrote journals and various forms of literature a small booth-like installation located in the said he sacrificed it in order to store more of his text and signs to create their pieces,” Wolfie, IN- surrounding his fascination of the universe and very back of the museum. Henry Darger is well work. The walls were covered with framed paint- TUIT visitor said, “because it’s interesting when man’s connection to it. This exhibit displayed known for telling the story of the Vivian Girls ings and drawings of the seven Vivian girls. A words become the picture. The way they write abstract paintings of landscapes and celestial in a manuscript called “The Story of the Vivian coffee table, blanketed in books, board games the words becomes a painting in its own.” figures, which took on a more spectral appear- Girls, in What is known as the Realms of the and trinkets stood near the center of the room. This exhibit literally embodied the idea that ance though the bright coloring that barely cre- Unreal, of the Glandeco-Angelinian War Storm, The display emphasized Darger’s dedication to “a picture is worth one thousand words.” ated figures of architecture. Caused by the Child Slave Rebellion” His epic his work, capturing the essence of his forms of The two non-permanent exhibits are sched- “The primary [feature] that jumps out to saga, “In the Realms of the Unreal,” took twenty art through his focus on the Vivian Girls. The se- uled to run through January at which point a new me is the use of color here,” Vicky Molitov, an years to complete and follows the story of seven renity of the display space separated it from the gallery titled “Heaven and Hell” will debut. This INTUIT visitor said. “It is very inspirational to Vivian sisters fighting child slavery. rest of the museum even though the installation will be in partnership with the Loyola University see.” “What makes Darger’s gallery permanent is led directly into another gallery. In the perma- Museum of the Arts in a split installment between Aside from the paintings, there were plenty that he really is the most famous artist that is nent installation, a single quote was written on both locations. The INTUIT Muesum, allows un- of unique sculptures of chairs with twisted legs, considered to have created outsider art,” Holbus the wall, most likely words of this painter. known artists to express themselves and show vases with crooked holes and flowers created so said. “He’s written the longest American book, “All the gold in the gold mines, all the silver their art the way mainstream artists do, without strangely that they too seemed to have hailed and made over 300 illustrations surrounding in the world, all the money in the world, nay all having to cater to the desires of the public. A walk through gravestones reveals more history than ghosts Graceland Cemetery visitor in a different world by shutting out tory museum because visitors can examine rectangular sarcophagus that rose above the any exterior noise. The grounds were illumi- the final resting places of famous people who ground and curled at the edges. Some of the also a history museum nated by the afternoon sun while a gentle have shaped Chicago. There is an island dedi- tombstones were unique in design or curi- breeze carried the scent of the luscious foli- cated to the famous architect Daniel Burnham ously placed. Bruce Goff (1904-1982) was by Miranda Roberts age. Walking through Graceland Cemetery, (1846-1912). He was known for the Chicago a famous American architect. His cremated Usually, cemeteries bring to mind the one may notice the headstones, which vary in Plan of 1909; there he redesigned the street remains are burried under a very unorthodox negative ideas of death, decay, and possible size and design. Angels made out of limestone system and improved railway terminals. tombstone, designed by his students, which zombies, but on the other hand, they portray were more weathered than granite or cement There are at least 38 celebrity grave sites lies on the southern bank of the lake. a sense of peaceful eternity for the deceased. obelisks, which had very crisp edges. The Celt- in the cemetery, but there are a few names This cemetery has its share of urban Graceland Cemetery, located at 4001 N. ic markers looked like they were woven out of that Northside students most likely have legends and mysteries; visitors could enter Clark St., is open daily from 8 a.m. until 4:30 the cement rather than chiseled by a mason. heard. William Kimball and his wife are bur- Graceland Cemetery in hopes of spotting the p.m. Free parking is available on the corner of Venturing down the center of the ceme- ied across the path from the lake. The marker Ghost of Inez Clark, a 19th century, six year Irving Park Road and Clark Street. Maps are tery toward the lake may help visitors find the is a magnificent structure upheld by six Greek old girl supposed to haunt the cemetery or available at the office. The office is open from most famous monuments without getting columns, and at the base was a vigilant and solving the riddle of the three women and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to lost in the grandness of the cemetery. The sun smiling angel. Kimball was famous for a piano young child on the tomb marker of the Hoyt 3 p.m. on Saturdays. New Graceland visitors made the light shimmer on the surface of the and organ business, but the name is also family that relates to the members of the may find it difficult to navigate around the translucent lake when the sun was beginning known from the nearby street and school. Hoyt family that perished in the Iroquois fire. sloping walkways of the 90-acre cemetery, to set in the sky around 4 p.m. and a gentle Charles Wacker (1856-1929) was the If mysteries, tranquil landscapes, or history but they can always refer to a few miniature breeze blows through the ancient willows. first chair of the Chicago Plan Commission. of Chicago are interesting to you, this would “street” signs to help guide the way. Graceland is considered one of the oldest He is the namesake of Wacker Drive down- be a good museum-cemetery to frequent be- The wall around the perimeter places the cemeteries in Chicago as well as a great his- town. His grave marker was a smaller and fore the ghosts of the past come to visit. 6 Special Features • November 2011 • The Hoof Beat Month at the Museum 2 Cringe-worthy artifacts Winner Kevin Byrne Exploring the Museum There is also a room dedicated to surgical tools used to amputate human limbs, along with begins his adventure of Surgical Science occasional demonstrations on how to use the tools. One of the displays shows how the first by Sylvia Wtorkowski by Brendali Rios uses of chloroform came to be with a manne- In mid-August, the Museum of Science Amputation devices that resemble chain- quin, which is marked up to show where and and Industry (MSI) accepted applications saws, chloroform masks, surgery utensils that how the chloroform was applied. for participation in the second Month at the look like corkscrews, and a preserved human The museum is popular with high school Museum program. Once the application pe- body sliced into pieces half an inch thick, are students, and tourists, according to the re- riod closed, Museum judges worked to narrow all laid out in a case. These are just a few things ceptionist at IMSS. Tourists from Poland and more than 1,000 entries down to 20 semi- available on display at The International Mu- Germany have visited the museum during the finalists or less. They successfully decreased seum of Surgical Science (IMSS), located at summer to explore the specialized view IMSS the number to six people. Once these quarter Kevin Byrne’s transparent workspace |SYLVIA 1524 N. Lake Shore Drive, a five minute walk offers into the beginnings of human medicine WTORKOWSKI – finalists went through phone interviews, an from the Clark and Division Red Line train and medical evolution. The captions next to in-person meeting, and an online vote held a laptop, and a few personal items. Although stop. the artifacts provide insights into how long between Sept. 27 and Oct. 3, 2011, the ulti- Byrne works in his “cube,” he has a private A look at the architecture of the build- specific tools and practices were employed mate winner was announced: Kevin Byrne, a room above the accessible floors of the Mu- ing allows IMSS to stand as an art piece on its before something better came along, what 33-year-old digital marketing agency occupa- seum of Science and Industry where he can own. The exterior, a mansion-like structure, worked, and what did not work and why. The tion analyst. sleep and use the bathroom as well as shower leaves much to the imagination; with very few captions also explain what kept the pioneers Byrne won judges over when he expressed without any disruptions. However, Byrne has signs outside, the museum can be easy to miss of medicine eager to find better ways to im- his passion for science and demonstrated the mentioned that he does not necessarily want if you are just on a stroll through the neigh- prove their practices. Anything from the ad- desire to temporarily leave his daily routine to sleep in his room because of the availability borhood. Waking through the museum doors, vancements of the x-ray, the eye exam, blood and enjoy the adventure of living in the mu- of museum exhibits during the course of the a look around the room reveals walls covered transfusions and a model of fetuses at differ- seum 24 hours a day for 30 days. night, when he is virtually alone in the build- with art depicting medicine and medical prac- ent stages of pregnancy can be found within "I hope to remind myself to have fun learn- ing. Kevin has plenty of time to roam the mu- tices of the Civil War Era. Paintings of battles, the museum. ing every single day. It's easy to get caught in seum during the day and “finds” many places and wounded soldiers, and statues of the pio- IMSS is open Tuesday through Saturday the daily grind and forget to be mindful of where he could potentially sleep, aside from neers of the medical field stood adorning the from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from the amazing world in which we live. Spend- his bed. He can even sleep in the museum’s museum floor. On the second floor of the four noon to 5pm. The admission price is $10 for ing a month immersed in an environment of submarine! story museum, a room dedicated as the “Hall students and $15 for adults. engaged learning would remind me to live my Byrne is not always going to be hiding in of Immortals,” established in 1954, is one of life in the same way: hands-on and wide-eyed," his private room, or even working in his “cube.” the museum’s oldest exhibits. Byrnes wrote in his application essay, that The majority of the time he will be using what The artifacts displayed inside the mu- helped him secure first place. the Museum of Science and Industry calls “ex- seum came from both private collectors who Byrne is the second person to have had ploring time.” This is the time when museum chose to share with the public, such as a the opportunity to call this South Side muse- goers will have the chance to both see and po- unique collection of heart valves donated by um home for an entire month. He received his tentially speak to Byrne. Dr. Juro Wada, and other scientific or medi- keys to the MSI Wednesday, October 19, when Although the MSI is enormous in size and cal institutions. Dr. Max Thorek founded IMSS they were handed to him by the president and hundreds of people may be present daily, there as a way to showcase the evolution of medi- CEO of the museum, David Mosena, on the is a very high chance of spotting Byrne. This is cine, as well as to show how countries such as front steps of the Museum. because of the clothing he plans to wear. Each France, Mexico, Spain and the Netherlands, Byrne will be sharing all of his experi- day Byrne puts on a bright yellow T-shirt that played a key role in the development of the ences with the public through Facebook, his shows the number of days he has been part surgical science. Twitter account and a blog, which can be of the museum’s program as well as his name The museum features many artifacts such found at www.monthatthemuseum.org from printed across his back. For those whovisit the as old nursing uniforms, dozens of glasses his transparent “cube” in the atrium on the Museum of Science and Industry during his cases showing how they have evolved over the years, and an exhibit that displays the different second floor. This “cube” acts as his tempo- month at the museum, Byrne and his experi- A model of conjoined twins at the museum | BRENDALI rary home, where he has office space, a couch, ences cannot be missed. utensils used to stitch up someone’s wounds. RIOS “Uncovering the triumphs of the past” got together and said “Wait a minute we’ve got Washington Story.” The main attraction at the Reiss, exhibit organizer, said. The Dusable Museum to pull together information that will do good. Harold Washington exhibit is the man himself. One of the museum’s main goals is to help strives to educate We will define ourselves,”” Christopher said. The purpose of the exhibit is to capture Wash- educate the young students in Chicago about The museum leads visitors through a ington’s life and essence. A robotic imperson- the history of African Americans in the city. Chicago students journey of self-discovery and culture, finding ation of Washington addresses the audience and The museum helps reach its goal by offering new wisdom in the old, starting with the “Af- guides them through his life, his visions for Chi- internships to students who are 17 years old by Maria Flores rica Speaks” exhibit, which portrays the diverse cago, his competitors, and his accomplishments. or older, in programs dealing with financial The Dusable Museum of African American regions of Africa in the form of artwork. This The machine seems to know where the audience management or research grants. They also train History, located at 740 E. 56th Place, strives to exhibit singles out the many different cultures is located. It is complete with blinking eyes and students to become docents or tutor guides for educate the public about the successes of Afri- that played a part in shaping African American hand gestures, and it feels like it is speaking di- the museum. All the offered museum programs can American individuals in the United States. culture. rectly to the listener. aim to make students more informed about The museum is named after Jean Baptiste Point One exhibit “Spread the Word! The Evolu- The robotic figure of Washington is seated African American history as well as more DuSable, a French Haitian trader of African tion of Gospel,” catapults visitors into African on Washington’s black leather chair, an artifact globally aware citizens. American descent who is known as the “Founder American culture in Chicago. It allows visitors to from when he served as Illinois state representa- The museum hopes to expand its horizons of Chicago.” Dusable covers the entire spectrum experience how gospel singing began in Chicago tive from 1965 to 1976. A monogrammed brief- in January with the introduction of a new of the culture and life of a people, including its and branched out to the world. Today, we see case, a Northwestern University Degree, and exhibit called “Journey of Hope in America: earliest beginnings and present day struggles. gospel music as a reflection of African American replicas of his iconic hat and trench coat are also Quilts Inspired by President Barack Obama,” “The mission is to disseminate information struggles with acceptance in society and as an parts of the exhibit. There are clips of Washing- which will take the ordinary American custom of on the history of Africans and African outlet for much stored up emotion. ton’s campaign trail, reactions from his opposi- quilt making and turn it into a work of art that Americans, mainly on the African Americans,” The museum hosts exhibits on influential tion, and what happened upon his death. Visi- tells stories of hope in America. Theresa R. Christopher, museum registrar, said. African Americans including Roy Lewis, a pho- tors may feel that he is guiding them through his The Dusable Museum is open Tuesdays “In order to give history on the Africans, you tographer whose work documented individual life and “speaking” to them. This helps drive the through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and have got to talk about Africa.” stories of everyday life and current world events. point that this man signified change and a step Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free This purpose was decided by the founders of The museum also includes Harold Washington, forward for a lot of people. The exhibit shows for all Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students the museum prior to establishment. the first African American mayor of Chicago, Washington as more than a figure in history, but on school days and on Sundays. Students pay “The portraits that you see coming into the after whom the Harold Washington Public Li- as an individual who had visions and dreams for five dollars for admission on non-school days. museum are of some of the founders. Because in brary was named. the city he grew up in. Visiting students have the oportunity to be the books there was nothing on us, at museums While we cannot revive those who have “We see all this stuff that is invisible. And submerged into a different environment that there was nothing that had to do with what we passed, the Dusable Museum comes close in its I never knew anything about the history of any may reveal things about themselves they never were and what we did. [the museum founders] exhibit “A Slow Walk to Greatness: The Harold of these black people until I came here,” Alison knew existed. 7 Special Features • November 2011 • The Hoof Beat Vintage versus the virtual, a well kept magazine collection

magazines from the same year as their an- of people, he knows, who have the potential essays. He has written five non-fiction books Katzman reveals story niversary or birthdays. There used to be 20 to preserve the museum and dying industry. about Chicago from a street-level point of places like Katzman’s museum in the world, With the lack of a firm market in the antique view. He writes about violence, crime, love, behind print museum but there are only four now. magazine industry, however, he fears that grit, corruption, his 32 surgeries and much When Katzman was 14 years old, he there is a chance that this museum may not more and has sold over 5,000 books from all by Andrew Hague left home on the south side of Chicago and be around forever. over the United States and in Europe. When someone walks into Bob’s Maga- opened a newsstand in Hyde Park a year later “The problem is [that] your generation The museum has something for every- zine Museum in Skokie, Illinois and looks at to support himself and pay for his University thinks virtual is okay,” Katzman said. “My one. At the Magazine Museum, teenagers the arrangement of magazines, movie post- of Chicago Lab School tuition. generation wants to hold the actual newspa- may enjoy looking at the vintage movie post- ers and newspapers, they are given a bit of The newsstand allowed him access to dif- per in the Civil Rights period. If your genera- ers or purchasing some for their rooms or col- background information from the museum’s ferent groups of people around Chicago. He tion doesn’t care about reality and an image is lege dorms, while adults and seniors can find owner and only employee, 61 year old Bob gained street smarts and learned that that good enough, I’m doomed.” magazine issues they may have read when Katzman. Visitors might examine the “Wall the key to survival is listening, not talking. Katzman used a specific question to de- they were younger or articles printed before of Rock” – a five-foot high and thirty-foot He credits these experiences as the reason for scribe the key difference between the two they were even born. wide wall covered with famous Rolling Stone his extensive knowledge about the city and its generations. The museum is great for history buffs, issues from the 1960s up to 2011. people. “Would you want a virtual kiss or a real as well as teenagers who love vintage post- They may also see an article that ap- “Laws disappear once you know the one?” Katzman said. “The answer is so clear, ers and antique magazines. Katzman’s sto- peared in the New York Mirror between 1823 cops,” Katzman said. “I knew the cops and the but there is this alarming interest in the vir- ries and the printed articles are what make and 1842, placed high on the wall, in a plas- criminals.” tual world, I just don’t see the point in it.” the museum so special. The writtenworks tic covering. Now, every old magazine, movie Before moving to Skokie, Katzman The priority in Katzman’s life right now are ways to examine the world’s history poster, and historic news article in the mu- opened a shop in Morton Grove. After 15 is his family. through print, something that is not as seum is for sale. years he could not support the shop and His wife has multiple sclerosis, and 15 accessible to people as before. This small The story behind the museum originates moved to Oakton Street in Skokie. years ago he walked into his home to find a museum in Skokie is worth visiting be- with Katzman. He began collecting maga- Currently, business has not been great baby girl sitting on his couch without any cause, simply, there is not anything else zines when he was 13 years old, after John due to his location. There is not a market for word or notice. From then on, Sarah has quite like it. F. Kennedy was shot, an event he described magazines anymore, so Katzman reluctantly been his daughter. It has been a struggle for as devastating but vital to his drive to start put a price on everything in the museum. Katzman to pursue his passions as a collector collecting. Katzman noted that the 100,000 Katzman does not make any profits, as while trying to support his wife and child. For more of “Explore issues of Vogue, Esquire, Time, Rolling Stone his business breaks even. He blames the re- There is nothing more that Katzman Chicago,” visit www. and many more publications were being de- cession and the youth generation’s interest wants other to be seen and heard. After his signed to “give people a sense of time.” Most in online activities and technology for the time as a listener on the streets, he has begun thehoofbeat.com visitors come from all over the world to buy lack of any profits. Teenagers are the group publishing his own stories, poems, and short Traditional sugar skulls, festive bread, and embroidery each heard of the museum are the only re- Morales, museum security guard, said, "but Exploring Mexican fine quested admission. After signing in, visitors I guess I can say that the print of the skull arts and tradition see several doors, all entrances to different lying next to a cactus is my favorite. Being a exhibits. Big golden doors mark the entrance printer myself, I can tell how much time and By Diego Vela to the Day of the Dead exhibit. The exhibit work was put into that piece, and I just have Located in the Pilsen community of Chi- holds paintings, photographs, and models, all so much respect for that artist.” cago’s south side, the National Museum of displaying the culture and tradition that this Besides art that represents Mexican cul- Mexican Art is an affordable and educational holiday brings. ture, the Dia De Los Muertos: XXV exhibit way to experience a new culture. The museum The first displayed piece is an altar. It is also contains work that shows how other cul- is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. a very colorful piece and seems to represent tures explore the idea of death and how the to 5 p.m. and carries four exhibitions that an- the exhibit as a whole with its bright colors dead should be honored. One county's culture nually change, the newest one being “Dia De and endless amount of detail. The altar hon- is represented through clay figures. A piece Los Muertos: XXV.” This exhibit is running ors a random dead woman, which seems to near the end of the exhibit illustrates the pro- through mid-December and explores the dif- represent the Mexican culture as a whole. ceedings of a Japanese funeral through hand- ferent traditions that Mexican cultures have The display contains pictures of her past and made figures. The piece can be very inspir- in celebration of their "Day of the Dead" holi- decorative paper cut-outs, along with mod- ing, showing the vast amount of culture our day. els of her favorite foods and brightly colored world has by putting it in an exhibit focused Walking into the museum, visitors are candles. All of the displays have a lot of work on Mexican culture. Aside from the Day of the greeted with the rich red and bright orange put into them and succeed on representing Dead exhibit at the museum, there are sever- colors of the main lobby. A receptionist at the holiday. al other exhibits, such as “Claro y Obscuro,” the front desk collects admission. Visitor's “There are so many great pieces in here, meaning Clear and Dark. This exhibit focuses names, dates of entrance, addresses, and how it’s really hard to choose just one," Federico on work by the artist Elsa Munoz, an artist who explores the idea of realistic paintings. A representation of a Mexican tradition as part of a a All her paintings are of dark night scenes, but museum exhibit | DIEGO VELA she uses white and other light colors to make the paintings seem like photographs. This The museum has brought a great deal of peo- exhibit runs through late November, and ac- ple from all over the state and neighboring cording to their website, it is a popular one at states to explore Pilsen. the museum. “After exploring the museum, many fam- Modern art plays a big role in the muse- ilies ask me where they should go eat or what um as well. There is a section within the mu- else there is to do around the community," seum called Neptuno; it explores the idea of Lisa Montoya, museum receptionist, said, "so immigration. This section features paintings, it helps improve our [community] economy sculptures and videos, displaying the struggle and brings business to other places around of immigrants coming into the United States here.” from different personal perspectives. Views The museum, located on 1852 W. 19th of immigrating parents and children, and the St., is a block away from the Damen-Cermak country immigrant enter, are represented stop on CTA’s Pink line or can be accessed via through the exhibit. At the exit of the muse- the #50 bus. The National Museum of Mexi- um, there is a gift shop which sells everything can Art is worth visiting at the cost of noth- from Mexican jewelry to clothing, traditional ing but a train ride. It shares a culture many candy and class CDs. The National Museum people may not be too familiar with and gives of Mexican Art plays a big role for the Pilsen an opportunity for students to discover how A “Dia De Los Muertos: XXV” exhibit at the National Museum of Mexican Art | DIEGO VELA community as it does for the art community. culture is expressed via different art forms. 8 Arts & Entertainment • November 2011 • The Hoof Beat LIVEMOVIE EVENTS “HowSpeaking to make to crowds, it work” without a word Deaf jam poetry slam tells stories in ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT utter silence

LIVE PERFORMANCE Spalding ensures that everyone at her concert has a ball ranged a party of sound joining the strings Artist performs an and her original vocals in the song “Winter Sun.” eleven piece concert “Maybe I was looking up and out the whole time/ but I have everything I need from her album down here,” Spalding said in a small inter- by Carly Jackson lude before beginning “Really Very Small.” On Friday Oct. 7, stand-up bassist Espe- “It has been here all along here in my being/ ranza Spalding and her band performed an the things that you think of me are really very eleven piece concert that inspired the crowd small....and that’s all.” to call her back twice for additional songs “Really Very Small” was a harmonious with encore applauses. Spalding, twenty- ending song which incorporated violin, viola, three year old winner of the 2010 Best New cello, piano, drums and vocals with Spalding’s Artist Grammy Award, visited the Chicago entrancing voice and unbroken low-pitch bass Symphony Center at 220 S. Michigan Ave. for jazz. At the end of the song, Spalding walked the first time since winning her Grammy to back to the armchair, put on a coat, turned promote her 2010 album Chamber Music So- off the lamp and walked quietly off the stage. ciety. Tickets to the event, beginning at $25, The dramatic touches of the introduc- were nearly sold out, and more than 2,500 tion, spoken word interludes, and conclusion comfortable red seats were filled with people made the concert seem like it was a composi- of many cultures and ages, reflecting Spald- tion in one of Spalding’s dreams. ing’s wide appeal. However, she was not gone for very long, The 8 p.m. performance began with because the crowd burst into applause with Spalding walking onto a stage and sitting in a the vast majority giving her a standing ova- large armchair, turning on a lamp and falling tion. Spalding then came back for an encore, asleep. The lights dimmed and once they were to sing “Throw it Away,” a cover of the song by lit again Spalding was standing with her bass folk band Fiction Family,” and “Fall in” from in the middle of the stage on a patterned car- her second album, “Esperanza”. pet that made the stage seem like her home. “It’s my baby,” Spalding said about Cham- Spalding began to hum into the micro- ber Music Society, the 2010 album which ex- phone and the band launched into the pas- Cover of Esperanza Spaldings upcoming new album, titled “Chamber Music Society.” | COURTESY OF AMAZON.COM posed her to a larger audience. “The concept sionate and funky music that Spalding com- of it is exploring the space where chamber posed to accompany the words of “The Fly,” ing jammed to the beat, singing “Wild is the “He kisses her cold cheek goodbye/But he jazz and chamber classical music intersect a poem by William Blake, while Spalding Wind” with a strong and clear voice. At the couldn’t surrender the hope they had sired/ and you don’t have to be a jazz- or a classical- sang the poem as though it were a song. Not climax of the song, the drums had reached a So in her fallen hands he placed a seed from head to get into it.” only did Spalding’s fingers fly across the bass soldier-like rhythm and the stage lights had their favorite tree/And he laid her to rest be- Spalding has played music from her pre- strings, but her voice soared with uninhibited turned red. neath the blanket of white/’Til they’d meet vious two albums, “Junjo” and “Esperanza” lyrics and jazz vocalizations as she danced Spalding and her band then played three again in the springtime,” Spalding sang as the with Stevie Wonder, Bobby McFerrin and with her bass, a huge smile on her face. more original songs, “Short and Sweet,” which crowd cheered and clapped in wild applause. Prince. She has also performed at the Nobel “Little Fly,” Spalding sang. “Thy summer’s began with Spalding whistling softly into the Spalding then sang the Portuguese lyrics Peace Prize Award Ceremony and in two con- play/My thoughtless hand/Has brushed away, microphone, “As a Sprout” and “Apple Blos- of the song “Inutil Paisagem,” accompanied certs at the White House. Am not I/A fly like thee?/Or art not thou/A som,” for which Spalding was accompanied by by the vocals and hand rhythms of jazz singer Later this year, Spalding will record her man like me?” piano, viola, cello and violin. During “Apple Leala Cyr, while playing a bass solo. The four fourth album, Radio Music Society, which will Spalding moved right into her next Blossom,” a song about an elderly husband layers of sound changed constantly as the be produced by Q-Tip, a rapper from the Hip- original musical composition, “Knowledge of visiting a tree his wife loved, the lighting on singers, switched between English and Portu- Hop group named “A Tribe Called Quest.” Good and Evil,” pounding her palms against the floor of the stage resembled sunlight fil- guese, making it seem effortless. She will return to the Chicago Symphony Cen- her stand-up bass and mixing Spanish lyrics tering through the leaves of a tree to reach After both singers bowed to each other ter on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. with smooth jazz vocals. Barefoot, Spald- the ground. during cheers from the crowd, Spalding ar- MUSIC Ironically, this surely is one of Coldplay’s hottest albums to date an atmospheric and colorful sound unlike any Minus,” Buckland opens with a rough, acous- Review of group’s other Coldplay album. It is apparent from the tic riff reminiscent of groups like “The Rolling beginning that they are definitely tackling Stones” or “The Who.” newly released album brand new conceptions in the album by add- “Mylo” is easily Coldplay’s most daring ing a loud and fast sound to their music. record yet. “Princess of China,” Coldplay’s “Mylo Xyloto” “Mylo” is a concept album. Music on closest attempt at a hip-hop song, features a concept album is connected by a central Rihanna on an addicting chorus over choppy by Andrew Hague theme or story. According to Martin, the electric keyboards and a pounding drum beat. Coldplay is a band known for its large per- record tells the story of two characters who “Lord I don’t know which way I am going, formances, dreamy piano lines, and its wide- meet in an oppressive, dystopian, urban en- which way [the] river’s gonna’ flow. It just spread attention as one of the world’s most vironment and fall in love. The band’s music seems that upstream, I keep rowing, still got popular rock bands. Many believe the group depicts flashes of a love story but the con- such a long way to go,” Martin sings on the has been a major influence on the alternative sistent element in “Mylo” is the effect which short track “U.F.O.” It is the softest track on rock genre during the past decade. Coldplay producer and co-writer Brian Eno, produces the album, and a surefire hit for all Coldplay has won seven Grammy awards and have sold throughout the album. Eno’s ambient strings fans. Brockland strums softly on an acoustic more than 50 million records worldwide. And and bouncy synths can be heard throughout guitar while Eno’s strings carefully capture in its new album, “Mylo Xyloto,” delivers its every track, creating a brand new sound that Martin’s voice. most ambitious record yet. Coldplay used to mold their album. Tracks “Mylo” works because Coldplay still man- “Written in graffiti on a bridge in a park, like “Paradise” use this dreamy production as ages to sound like the same band without do you ever get the feeling that you’re miss- well as Martin’s classic piano lines as a way sounding like any of their previous records. Cover of Coldplay’s newly released album| COURTESY ing the mark? It’s so cold, it’s so cold,” Chris to blend together both of the artists’ roots. OF AMAZON.COM The record is sure to be a new favorite among Martin sings after the soft intro track on One of the most surprising aspects of the sive style of play. There are more guitar solos the entire fan base, and it might even grab “Hurts Like Heaven.” His voice lends itself to record is guitarist Jon Buckland’s aggres- than ever on “Mylo,” and on the track “Major new music lover’s attention. 9 Arts & Entertainment • November 2011 • The Hoof Beat DANCE Dancing to your own rhythm and on your own time schools to take fieldtrips to the studio and Latin Street Dance learn the steps to any particular dance that Academy provides they choose. For services the academy offers, the fee for students to participate in the pro- individuals of all ages gram is between $10 and $20. The higher the amount of students attending, the lower the with fun forms of cost per student and vice versa. Another way in which this dance studio expression makes it easier for people to attend its classes by Sylvia Wtorkowski is by allowing students to choose the timings of their dance classes that best fit their sched- Children watched their instructors ex- ule. For a four week dance class session, high citedly as they circled around him, awaiting school and college students can show their their turn to emerge into the center of the current schedule of classes and receive their circle and show off the dance moves they had first choice for $47.50. learned during the course of class. Though Aside from the many classes offered, the they were young, the students exhibited Latin Street Dance Academy also offers youth a keen mastery of the routines and dance dance workshops. Occasionally, the academy moves that they were taught. A seven year hosts free hip-hop workshops, which was old student named Tristen Hatter had only their special feature this October. It was Latin gone to one previous dance class prior to this Street Dance Academy’s Edu-Tainment Day. workshop. Despite this, he was eager to dem- The Latin Street Dance Academy’s free onstrate all of the moves that he knew. An- workshops are referred to as Edu-Tainment other workshop attendee, Mateo Nacu, age days because they were created to educate four, is one of the youngest students in his various individuals about Latin dance that age group (Hip-hop 4-7). Despite his young they may never have encountered before. age, he still had the ability to spin on the At the event, there were three separate free ground and perform headstands. hip-hop classes offered from 3:30 p.m to 6:00 The area surrounding 3515 N. Lake p.m. They were for the age groups of 4-7, Street in Chicago, Illinois is a mundane and 8-10, and 11-teens. desolate one. There are not any visible play- Although the majority of the individuals grounds or other areas for people to par- Children watch a student perform at the Latin Street Dance Company. | SYLVIA WTORKOWSKI taking dance classes are young, it is never too ticipate in recreational activities that can be aged four through adults, due to the wide Hip-hop, Salsa, Break Dancing, Zumba, Belly late to learn, nor is it difficult to register for found nearby. Inside, the Latin Street Dance range of available classes. Dancing and Ballet. a class that one would enjoy because of the Academy, however, the atmosphere is fun, “We offer over ninety classes per week,” In addition to the various classes that variety of dances offered. Registrations for light, and vibrant. This is a dance studio that Andreas Meneses, co-owner of the Latin can be taken at this location, personnel at dance classes at the Latin Dance Street Acad- provides a fun form of exercise for people Street Dance Academy, said. These include the Dance Academy have made it possible for emy can be made at www.laboriqua.com. FILM Speaking a different language, conveying the same emotion his father’s enemies created the whole story, cal debate of the fatal miner strikes and labor watch this movie and experience the differ- “The Mole,” directed by Pawel is forced to question the innocence movement in Poland’s history. Overall, “The ence in culture and style of film from Poland. Rafael Lewandowski, of his father. The importance of family hits Mole” nicely utilized a simple story plot and The Chicago International Film Festival opens Pawel as he is faced with defending the repu- intense character emotion to expose the up the eyes of viewers of all ages to different captivates audience tation of his father and family, who are being world to polish culture and to convey a seri- cultures around the world through film. rejected and harassed by the public. Pawel ous message. by Sharon Flores will stop at nothing to clear his father’s name, “It was a nice breather from all the action As soon as the cinema doors opened, but uncovering the truth will turn his world in typical movies. The characters were more people began filing in, ballads in hand, eager upside down. developed and believable, and it did an in- to see the main competition movie at the The film had the deceiving feel of any credible job getting a strong message across 47th annual Chicago Film Festival, titled “The regular Hollywood movie, the familiar smell through a simple plot. I really enjoyed it,” Eric Mole,” directed by Rafael Lewandowski. For of popcorn in the air, the big theater seats, Jones, Chicago viewer, said. 47 years, the Chicago International Film but once the suspenseful introduction began, The Chicago Film Festival provides the Festival has opened the eyes of Chicago film the experience became foreign. Without all audience with the rare opportunity to meet viewers to their motto, “what the world is the special effects, the audience is left with the directors of some of the films after a watching,” a break from typical commercial only the raw emotion the characters are able screening. Hollywood movies. It is the longest running to convey through their acting. Pawel and Fortunately, “The Mole’s” director was competitive film festival in North America his family captivate the audience’s emotions just arriving from the airport when the movie and has brought understanding between dif- through their strong genuine performances, ended. The young director apologized in ad- ferent cultures through the art of film mak- making them relatable and realistic. vance for not being energetic because he was ing. “The Mole” developed the main charac- exhausted from his journey, his soft voice was Originally named Kret, this polish movie ters extensively, giving the audience a sense barely heard with the microphone. Although is about Pawel, a man who works endlessly of familiarity with Pawel’s family and allow- his English was not very good, he was not shy with his father, Zymgut, importing second ing them to sympathize with each character’s about answering the audience’s questions in hand clothing from France to Poland, to pro- struggles. depth. vide for his small family. Pawel’s father, who The movie is played in its original lan- He stressed that his main goal was to was a leader against totalitarianism and an guage, Polish, with English subtitles. While incorporate an important Polish political active member of a labor movement in the the original language gave the movie a more issue into his movie, an issue that had been 80s, is suddenly accused of being a traitor and natural, cultural feel, an audience member brushed over for so long and to see Ameri- secret informer called “the mole.” might find themselves reading the entire can viewers’ reactions. Audience members Zymgut’s past continues to revisit his movie, paying more attention to the subtitles had the chance to ask any question about the present life when newspapers and tabloids than the motion picture in fear of missing movie in general. Many took the opportunity target the crackdown of the fatal miners’ any dialogue and important information, to express how much they loved the movie strikes that he led in December 1981. In a which proved to be initially difficult. and praise the director for a job well done. state of panic, Zymgut cannot publicly deny This movie was not simply another fic- “The Mole” was a great production, as the accusations and instead flees to the North tional story; it incorporated factual events, determined by the audience’s thunderous ap- of France to hide with his cousin while things subtly forcing the audience to confront and plause that broke out once credits began to Movie poster for the film “Kret” also known as “The Mole.” |COURTESY OF AMAZON.COM settle down. Although he wants to believe address a long avoided, controversial politi- roll. All movie lovers are recommended to 10 Arts & Entertainment • November 2011 • The Hoof Beat LIVE PERFORMANCE MUSIC Blue man group continues to paint the stage and the town red Civic Orchestra delivered The group performs at how spit paint out from his mouth in order making the audience laugh, they were found to create art on a canvas that he was holding. performing with percussion, and they played an intense performance Briar Street Theatre Before the show began, the first five rows of several of their original songs that consisted seats had a transparent poncho placed on of only strong drum beats. Towards the be- by Minna Khan them in order to shield them from the im- ginning of their production, they performed The famous group A performance from the Blue Man Group minent shower of paint, water, and marsh- a crowd favorite, the paint drum act, which made a crisp sound can be comprised of anything from intense mallows that would be used by the Blue Men is when the group creates abstract paintings drum beats and instruments coupled with throughout the show. by pouring different colored paint into the from their skill strobe lights to interactive comedic skits, and Another important element in the show drums, and proceeding to beat the drums, everything in between. This talented trio was was the utilization of technology. A new causing paint to splatter on a canvas being by Miranda Roberts formed in 1987 and continues to perform skit titled “GiPads,” mimicked the highly es- held up above. The magnificent Chicago Orchestra put with precision while keeping the audience en- teemed Apple “iPad,” and acknowledged peo- They ended the performance with a on a professionally synchronized evening tertained for every minute of their one hour, ple’s dependency on technology, and the way dance mix that blared through the speak- show that was Oct. 17 at the Symphony Cen- 45 minute act. The performance took place it is used today. The skit included three large ers while strobe lights were pulsating, and ter downtown on 220 S. Michigan Ave. at Chicago's Briar Street Theatre at 3133 N. GiPads and using several applications that audience members were demanded to stand The Symphony Center aesthetically re- Halsted St. on Oct. 15. were available on it. The applications includ- up and dance. All the while, what seemed to sembles an oyster, simple on the outside and The audience laughed at comedic skits ed 140 character versions of novels for books be an unlimited amount of toilet paper was lustrous and bright on the inside, equating and were filled with suspense by tricks that like Twilight and Moby Dick and transformed streaming down the aisles, and confetti flew the pearl with the spotlight that illuminates left them wondering what would happen the men into mariachi band members when in every corner. The finale made the show the stage. The audience silenced and focused next. For example, several small gumballs they stood behind the GiPads. memorable, and the Blue Man Group man- on the stage as the conductor, Susanna Mal- filled with paint were thrown into a Blue The show proved to be not only a come- aged to entertain in so many ways through kki, strode onto the stage and halted at center Man's mouth, and he proceeded to some- dic form of entertainment but also a musical drumming and movement without ever say- stage. masterpiece. If the Blue Man Group was not ing a word. The night began with Lindenberg’s MOVIE REVIEW “Feria.” The piece was named after the Span- ish word for “festival,” and the piece embod- ied the sporadic nature of a festival. This piece There is so much one can say, without even saying anything brought nature to mind, with its transitions between intense string battles between the Judy Lieff’s “Deaf into the world of slam poetry. deaf rights or even equality and more about violin and cello sections, coupled with slower She quickly learns that because she can- how art is used to bridge the greatest of gaps. and smoother melodic introductions from Jam” captures beauty not use dialogue and vocal nuances to convey Lieff does an excellent job at respectfully the rest of the ensemble later into the piece. her poetry, she must compensate with her portraying the deaf community and does not The hard work and perseverance of the of art without using movement. Aneta competes alongside indi- offer any pity or criticism for her subjects; members could be seen in the faces of mu- viduals that can hear at the New York Teen rather, it is a straightforward and accurate sicians and stature of the conductor. They words Poetry Slam, where she performs her piece depiction. confidently wielded and played their instru- without a translator. Those that are familiar with slam po- ments, standing with a pronounced posture by Timothy Suh Following her debut, Aneta was then in- etry will find the film, “Deaf Slam” initially as their eyes quickly scanned the music in The first few minutes of Judy Lieff’s vited to collaborate on a piece with a young, to be peculiar with its extended periods of front of them. At times when the speed of documentary “Deaf Jam” are silent. Muffled hearing Palestinian poet, Tahani. The film silence. However, one will quickly discover the piece intensified, the conductor’s short playground noises are heard as the scene documents how she must learn to connect how movements and expressions can convey hair flailed wildly as she rhythmically swung opens up onto a school playground with kids Tahani’s words and voice with her own move- much more feeling and emotion than words her arms, baton in hand. chanting and hitting volleyballs. Instead fo- ments and body language. alone. Aneta, in particular, is skilled at bal- Schumann’s Symphony No. 3 in E-flat cusing on the ruckus of sounds, the audience The movie is presented with subtitles ancing the humorous and the more emotion- major lasted about 30 minutes. The composer instead sees each careful movement as kids for the majority of tits duration while the al side through her craft of storytelling with was inspired to write this piece by a spiritual jump up to the hit the volleyball. deaf students followed in the film are using her motions. The audience members will find epiphany in February 1854. This masterful In this way, Lieff parallels her own cin- sign language. The soundtrack becomes very “Deaf Jam” a very fun and engaging watch, piece was performed with as much power as ematographic and directorial style with the important in not only setting the emotional even those who do not particularly enjoy the the prior. expression of deaf students through slam po- context for scenes, but also in providing sup- documentary genre. The film is able to give a It was written to show great contrast be- etry: focusing on portrayal through motion port for the otherwise silent poetry by the riveting glimpse into the world of the hear- tween two ends of a spectrum such as good and facial expression, not just words and dia- deaf. Although the film begins by focusing on ing-impaired that will challenge viewers to and evil crashing together. Times when the logue. “Deaf Jam” follows Aneta, a deaf Israeli the awareness of deaf education and a brief see that communication goes beyond spoken cello section could be heard dueling with the teenager in Queens, New York, who ventures history, the story quickly becomes less about words. violin and viola section. When the program came to a grand finale, the orchestra was able MUSEUMS to take a second bow during the roaring ap- plause. To find tickets for upcoming perfor- Admiring the beautiful scene of the chaos of “Wirrwarr” mances, visit their site: www.ichicagosym- phanycentertickets.com. The venue does not J. Mayer H. Architects, and has rearranged encryption patterns in envelopes have also change from the Chicago Symphony Center, Art work of Jurgen his name accordingly. influenced his architecture style. When creat- but pricing varies. They will continue to up- Mayer H. debuts The exhibition is located in Gallery 24, ing a building, Mayer H. focuses on the pat- date their upcoming free events but those which is in the basement floor of the Art In- tern that is created by its façade. A photo of willing to invest in this group of musicians in galleries at Art stitute. After the artist’s brief biography, the one of Mayer H.’s buildings and a close up of will not likely be dissatisfied. first work of art that can be viewed is a wall its exterior are featured at the front of the Institute of Chicago covered with framed envelopes. The enve- gallery. lopes are cut open so that viewers can see the Mayer H.’s Berlin-based studio is known by Regine Sarah Capungan different patterns that are designed to keep throughout Germany for projects that ma- The work of German architect Jürgen its contents private. Following the wall of en- nipulate digital prints for surface decoration, To see a review on Mayer H. debuted at the Art Institute of Chi- velopes is a wall covered in squares of metal according to his biography at the front of the cago on Oct. 15, 2011. The exhibition was plates. These two works of art reflect the rest gallery. He has been working on the artwork Smith’s Stained Glass entitled, “Wirrwarr,” the German word for of the exhibition, which involve patterns and in the exhibition for decades, such as the en- “chaos,” after one of Mayer H.’s art books. The collections of prints from modern life. velope display. Windows Museum at exhibition will be at the Art Institute until The doors to the gallery reveal the rest of People who are interested in modern art Jan. 22, 2012. “Wirrwarr,” which consists of an eye-catching and printmaking may find Mayer H.’s work Jurgen Mayer H. studied architecture display of more than 100 pages from Mayer appealing. Through the enlarged encryption Navy Pier, visit: at the University of Stuttgart, the Cooper H.’s “Wirrwarr” book. The main focus of both prints in “Wirrwarr,” Mayer H. forces his Union, and Princeton University, and had the book and the exhibit are the encryption viewers to take a second look at the beauty www.hoofbeat.com taught the subject in universities around the patterns within envelopes, which have been of everyday details, such as the encryption world, including Harvard and the University enlarged so that the viewers can focus on the prints within envelopes, which are over- of Toronto, according to businessweek.com. print. looked by most people. He currently owns his own architecture firm, Aside from influencing his artwork, the 11 Sports • November 2011 • The Hoof BeatMen’s softball Men’s Golf Bringing it all together Paving the way Everyone has contributed in a suc- Men’s golf captains lead by example SPORTS cessful season on the course Communtity Links lucks out as Northside prevails Edgerton and Seibt lead the way to victory accomplishments as well as the departure of all the seniors after this season. for Men’s soccer “It’s gonna be a big loss for us, but I’m sure there are athletes in the junior varsity by Calum Blackshaw team that can pick it up, especially with this increase in popularity,” Cecchini said. “With The Northside Men’s Varsity Soccer team the incoming freshmen this year, we were used a high-scoring offense to propel itself able to fill out four teams this year, all want- to an 8-4 victory against Community Links ing to be a part of soccer.” in a playoff game on Thursday, October 6 at In the game’s second half, Northside Northside. picked up the pace and scored another two Fans and families showed up before the goals. Despite the great play of the team, par- game started, ready to root for the players. ents were still upset with the referees. Their The Community Links team arrived to see complaints were loud enough that the referee Varsity warming up on the main field. The stopped the game for a moment, threatening junior varsity and freshmen-sophomore soc- to end it if anyone else from the sideline ar- cer teams were practicing with athletic direc- gued about his call. Community Links quickly tor Andrew Mayer. Varsity was working with tied the score at 4-4, but that was as far as their coach, Anthony Cecchini. Myles Mora, Adv. 303, prepares for the ball to land | CALUM BLACKSHAW they got. Northside prepared for this game like it Northside’s defense held strong against was their last, but the other team sparked a But this is not something we worry about too The game’s first half was exciting on and Community Links for the rest of the game. In bit of worry in some of the players. much. We play extremely well, utilizing the off the field. Northside’s Alex Seibt, Adv. 205 those last few minutes, Northside scored four “There is a little to worry about because team and not playing what I call ‘kickball soc- scored two goals in the first half. Northside more goals: another two from Seibt and two they are a higher seed than us,” Justice Reed, cer.’ And we do not look for just goals to make appeared to be pushing ahead until Commu- made by Ezra Edgerton, Adv. 208. The crowd goalie, Adv. 206, said. “That means they could in these games, but good ones.” nity Links scored two goals of their own. Par- was overwhelmed by the goals, as the team be more of a challenge for us.” The game began at 4:30 p.m. with Mus- ents debated the legitimacy of the referee’s was still scoring with less than five minutes Coach Cecchini explained more about the tangs’ score displayed on the visitor’s side, as calls and made their thoughts known. When left in the game. other team’s seeding, and some of the strate- this was supposed to be an away game. Com- the first half ended, both teams were tied at The Mustangs powered on through their gies they had going into the game. munity Links wore practice jerseys over their 2-2. opponents, leaving with an 8-4 victory over “They are seeded higher, but that is be- regulars because both teams’ jerseys were As this season of men’s soccer was ending Community Links. cause they are in a different division than us. black. soon, Coach Cecchini reflected on the team’s Men’s softball quietly tears up the city’s competition titudes towards each other and towards the Mustangs end season game itself. with a 12-7 record The team enjoys playing the game, which was key to their success this year. by Chris Ceisel They also have utilized their short cen- Northside’s Men’s Varsity 16-inch Soft- ter Derek Lin, Adv. 207, in their success. ball Team is striving to win city this year. Led The thing that makes 16” softball different by seniors Niko Nodal, Adv. 201, and Clint than baseball or women’s softball is that in Tres, Adv. 202, Northside has already beaten 16” softball, each team is allowed to have a every team except for one that stands be- short center, who plays behind second base, tween them and becoming champions. and adds a seventh man to the infield. This “We lost to Lane Tech in a close game to- allows the shortstop and second baseman to wards the beginning of the year,” Tres, first effectively field better, as they have less of an baseman, said. “But we have really grown to- area that they need to cover. The addition of gether as a team, and don’t make the errors the seventh man has made Northside’s infield that cost us that game anymore. We’re a dif- impenetrable. ferent team than the team that played Lane at “When it comes down to it, we don’t re- ally care if we win or lose the game,” shortstop the beginning of the season, and I can’t wait Clint Tres, Adv. 202, swings | Chris Ceisel Niko Nodal, said. “We go out there, have fun, for them to find that out.” Zen Iwankiw, Adv. 400, slides | Chris Ceisel That is not a problem for sophomore left try our hardest, and that has been enough so As Northside comes to the end of its double headers on game days. Northside has fielder Billy Hinard, Adv. 406, who has no far for us to succeed in this league. I hope we season, it has proved how efficient and well flourished, playing two games due to their problem tracking down fly balls and showing win the championship this year, but even if it can play, beating its competitor, Highland mental focus. off his arm to make the long throws in from we don’t, I know we will go out with a bang, Park, 10-8. “We always do better in the second game the outfield. and have fun doing it.” When the Mustangs beat Highland Park than in the first one because we keep our Hinard’s teammates rely on his consis- Northside has a lot of seniors on the in a double header on Thursday, October 6, heads in the game the whole time,” Wasif tent play. 16” softball team this year, so they hope to at Legion Park, it showed that the Mustangs Osmani, right fielder, Adv. 201, said. “While “Whenever the balls hit past me to left capitalize on the leadership and experience knew how to finish a game and a team by other teams get distracted and stop wanting field, I know that Billy will make the play,” they have on the team in order to show the sweeping them with back to back victories. to play in the second game, we keep our com- Zen Iwankiw, third baseman, Adv. 400, said. younger players how to set the tone for how “The reason we’re doing so well this sea- posure and finish teams by taking advantage “He knows how to track down fly balls well the team will do in future years to come. son, is that we don’t go into every game ex- of their lack of focus.” and doesn’t make the mental errors that Northside’s softball team hopes that pecting to win,” Cooper Tonachel, pitcher, “We don’t let grounders through to the other teams outfielders have. If he can make their success will spark a sense of winning Adv. 300, said. “We know that any team can outfield ever,” Christian Schmuck, second the play, he will make the play.” throughout all of Northside for the entire win any game, so we don’t take any game or basemen, Adv. 201, said. “Our defense is rock Trust is consistent throughout the entire year. practice off. We’re in this to win it all, and we solid, and with the veteran infield that we team. Northside ended their softball season won’t let any team stop us.” have, we force teams to have to hit the ball It has helped them play even better to- with a record of 12-7. This season the team has always played over our heads if they want to get on base.” gether, since they all have such positive at- 12 Sports • November 2011 • The Hoof Beat Men’s golf co-captains pass on the torch Running from the start by Diego Vela Seniors lead the way “I try to lead by example,” Lara said. “I for Mustangs usually give them advice before games ei- Karly Raber, Adv. 205, is a 17 year old ther about their technique or about staying senior at Northside Prep. She has been run- relaxed and staying calm both mentally and ning cross country since her freshman year by Sharon Flores physically. Afterwards, I believe in giving pos- and has stuck with it through the good and itive constructive feedback.” bad times. “The hardest moments for me have The Northside Men’s Varsity Golf Team, Fernandez supported the team after each been coming back after several serious inju- led by co-captains Fabian Lara, Adv. 206, and game by giving his teammates encourage- ries.” said Raber, “I have stuck with it because Michael Fernandez, Adv. 205, ended its sea- ment no matter how well a player played. I have come to love the sport and because I’ve son by finishing fifth at regionals on Oct. 4 at “I stayed positive on the golf course,” become good friends with the other people on Carillion Golf Course in Plainfield. Even with Fernandez said. “I supported my team- the team.” new players this past year, the team exceeded mates even if they weren’t playing well.” Between maintaining a high GPA, apply- its goals this season. Although the team had a successful sea- ing to colleges, and handling a social life along At times throughout the season, the golf son with many accomplishments, the two with everyday teenage problems, Karly Raber team struggled collectively and individual to captains recognize that there is much room is an athlete. She is an athlete many can look individual, apparent in several bad rounds for improvement. up to, having been on the cross country team from each player throughout the year, but it As a team, players need to work on focus- for the past four years and improving as each did not dwell on a bad round or match and ing on every shot as well as recovering a lot season goes by. did not let it interfere on how itwould play in sooner after a bad shot during a round. Lara Raber started running cross country as a upcoming matches. also thought it would be beneficial to practice freshman, for the same reason many under- Players recovered individually after a Fabian Lara, Adv. 206, watches his putt real game situations to better prepare each classmen do: to meet people. bad shot or hole and played well when it was the City Championships, also finished first player for upcoming matches. “I originally joined just to meet new needed most, which led them to placing at with an 86 at the Class 2A regional. As the top Lara and Fernandez passed down all the people and to stay in shape for other sports,” regionals. performer in the regional, he advanced to the important advice and knowledge about the Raber said. “Over the years I have stuck with “Going into the season we were, overall, sectional tournament but fell short advanc- sport they have to their younger teammates it because I have come to love the sport and a young and inexperienced team,” Lara said. ing to the state finals. before the end of their final season, hoping because I’ve become good friends with the “As a team, we unofficially took third place Lara never expected to do as well as he they have prepared them well enough for fu- other people on the team.” in CPS by one stroke, and for City Champi- did this year, but he set the bar high for the ture seasons. Many of Raber’s teammates look up to onships we qualified five of our six players as rest of his teammates. As a captain, Lara al- “We tried to pass on tradition to the next her. They go to her for help and advice and use individuals. We also then took 5th place as a ways found ways of teaching his younger generation of Northside Golfers,” Lara said. her as an inspiration to stay dedicated and team in our Regional.” teammates on how to improve from his expe- “We taught them everything we know about work hard, while balancing school and other Lara, who took second place overall at rience playing golf. how to be composed and play confidently.” aspects. “Even though I only joined for a season, I admired Raber,” Lananh Ho, Adv. 204, said. “She was always at practice, working hard and iRun: Cross country takes on the city motivating the other girls to try their best at whatever we were doing.” Though Raber has Team competes in the faced some difficult times in her cross country career, ranging from sprained ankles to late city championships practices and early meets, she has never lost motivation to strive to be the best. by Regine Sarah Capungan “Running is a sport where you’re sup- posed to push yourself to the edge, so of Blue skies were overhead at Washington course I’ve thought about quitting a couple of Park on Saturday, October 15 for the cross times” Raber said. “However, pushing your- country Chicago Public League Champion- self to the edge is what gives you that unique ships, which is known by the runners as the feeling of accomplishment after a race or long city meet. With 58 competing teams, it is the run, which is why I could never actually quit.” largest high school conference in the world. Raber had plenty of fun and memories Northside’s freshman, sophomore, junior throughout her whole running experience. varsity, and varsity teams competed in races “My best memories are from the two times that day with mixed results. we have traveled to Peoria to race on the state The men and the women’s varsity teams course,” Raber said. “We got to leave school received eighth place and sixth place in their early, stayed in a nice hotel, go out to a fancy divisions, respectively. The men’s junior var- dinner, and then race on a super-fast course. sity teams received fifth place and the men However, I think some of my best memories and women’s freshman teams received fifth are yet to come because we have a good chance and fourth place. of making state this year.” With a large team Although the varsity team as a whole did and having some of the fastest times in her not place as highly as they have in previous career yet, Karly feels confident in this season years, both the men and women’s sophomore and her positive attitude spreads to all other teams placed high in their divisions. The men team mates. received second place and the women re- Karly Raber is a strong and dedicated ceived third place in the meet. athlete. She wakes up early on the weekends “A lot of our top runners are freshmen to attend practices and meets, and stays long and sophomores, who ran on the sophomore hours after school doing repeats of different team for city so the sophomore team could runs. She works hard, never takes her eyes off do their best,” Lisa Wendt, Adv. 203, said. “I Mac Melto (left), Adv. 209 and Nathaniel Agharese, Adv. 309, head for the finish of the finish line and is a great role model. think that is the reason why varsity was left a “I would tell underclassman to join cross times of 13:12:59, 13:12:88, and 13:58. Lily The head coach of cross country is Coach little short.” country right away,” Raber said. “It’s a ton of Sperry, Adv. 504, was awarded all-city honors Jon Gordon. He is assisted by Coach Chuck Team captain Patrick Duffy, Adv. 205, fun, you get to meet new people, and even if for the freshman team for her time of 15:26. Milbert, social sciences department, Coach was awarded a medal and varsity all-city hon- you don’t start out as a good runner, with a Some individual runners throughout all Sharon Hubbard, and Coach Jose Nebrida. ors, a title for the top 20 athletes, when he little dedication, you can easily become one. of Northside’s divisions have increased their The team has been practicing together since ran three miles in 16:21 and dropped 34 sec- One of the best parts of cross country comes times, even though they did not place at the July, and the city meet marks the end of its onds from his personal best time. He earned once you reach your senior year. You become meet. regular season. 17th best overall during the meet, and ran a family with all the team mates and have a “I could not run for August and most of After an impressive showing at regionals, the tenth fastest time in Northside’s history. sense of pride as you take one of your last September, so I guess I may be a little out of the varsity and sophomore team are moving Other runners, such as Elizabeth runs.” O’Conor, Adv. 505, Madison Weatherly, Adv. shape,” Josh Williams, Adv. 209, said, “but I on to compete in state in the Illinois High 501, and Caroline Owens, Adv. 508, also re- dropped like 45 seconds from my last meet, School Association (IHSA) state champion- ceived all-city honors for their respective which is really good, so I was very happy.” ships.