Page 7 Page 3 Career Turkeys Day: Did it Toss December 2005 work? Footballs eat CASE and the Argonne Symposium by Natalia Emanuel and Max Brown A new precedent was set in “CASE started from you guys pumps out 12,000 pounds of CO2 gentleman, let me introduce you the Northside’s annals this month [the newspaper],” said William Ha- a year, this is like taking fifteen cars “they”, the folks in CASE, who are B as William T. Hagen, Adv. 604, gen. “in an article that talked about off of the road every year.” actually doing these things.’” presented the detailed plans of The how solar power could be used at One novel part of CASE’s foun- The organization looks forward Community for Alternative Sources Northside, [which] made me say dation is that they are a student-led to continued involvement in schol- of Energy (CASE) before an audi- ‘hey, why don’t we do a solar power corporation, with the exception of arly venues such as Argonne, and ence of scientists at the sixteenth project.’” Mr. Michael Coy, their sponsor. also promoting a more personal annual Argonne Symposium for “The benefits [of the project] “Right now I’m sort of more Undergraduates in Science, Engineering, and Mathemat- ics. The symposium accom- modated more than 300 Northside College Preparatory High School The undergraduates from higher- learning facilities throughout oof the Midwest who received the honor of explaining their research papers, publications, and ideas. Hagen was the first high school student allowed to present in the sixteen years the symposium has been held. “I got the opportunity to go after presenting at North- H Vol. 7 No. 4 Vol. side Prep’s parent network meeting,” said Hagen. “One of the parents, Dr. Benito Kalaw, was so impressed with our presentation that he in- vited me to this symposium.” Hagen presented about CASE’s current project — raising enough money to cover the roof above North- side’s swimming pool with solar thermal panels. These panels would provide much of the energy used in heating the pool. Katy Hintzen, Advisory 603, works on CASE’s Articles of Incorporation for Not-for-profit status. Michael Coy “It went extremely well,” and Michelle Holland discuss developements in the background. said Hagen. “Everybody loved Photo by Max Brown the presentation and we only are that we will save 50% of heating of a coach than anything. I try to aspect to energy conservation. got positive feedback – it was good costs, and approximately $1.3 mil- organize and motivate the students “Keep stressing conservation to have critics in the scientific com- lion in the next 20 years, assuming and help them when they encounter at your own home,” suggested Wil- munity.” current gas rate prices which we difficult spots,” said Mr. Coy. “I liam T. Hagen, “because we won’t “CASE,” said Hagen, “is dedi- all know are going to go up in the like working with them to shift our have to develop alternative sources cated to educating the surround- near future,” explained Hagen. energy infrastructure from fossil fu- of energy as quickly if we don’t use ing community about alternative “Not only that, we will also avoid els to alternative sources of energy. as much energy to begin with.” sources of energy by means of the emission of 177,000 pounds of A lot of people talk about doing For more information about implementation.” CO2… if your typical Ford Escort this, and to them I say ‘ladies and CASE, visit www.caseproject.org. News pages 1-3 • First ever Turkey Bowl • Certaman fever hits Latin Northside’s elves bring cheer • What courses should I take? Key Club’s toy drive helps low-income children Features pages 4-5 by Andrea Ljevar Key Club’s toy drive was a success. This are we coming together for an important cause,” • The pros and cons of everyone to fit. year the donated toys went to the Block Club Daisy Vinanzaca, Adv. 906. “This time we can The festivities held at Mozart Park first online shopping Federation, a non-profit organization located in • Jazz band treat all make a difference for these children to have a included a potluck dinner. The majority of the Humboldt Park. The coordinator for this drive is Christmas they deserve.” food was of Latino origin, as the families who Carlos Rivas, Adv. 801. Editorial pages 6-7 participated were either Latino or African The toys are for children American. They are part of the 70% of low- • Markowski: Diet Coke For ages 0-10 whose families income families living in Humboldt Park. life suffer from low income. Without the support of the Block Club Fed- They were collected until Centerfold pages 8-9 eration and the help of Northside’s students December 9th, 2005, these children would not get any presents • Holiday fever hits before being given away this holiday season. Northside on December 10th, 2005 The potluck dinner was held in the at a celebration thrown Arts & Entertainment page 11-13 building of Mozart Park. After the children at Mozart Park from 5 finished eating, they were lead into the gym, • XBox 360: Worth the p.m. – 9 p.m. where they met with Santa Claus and the dough? The toys were col- toys were distributed. The children weren’t • Harry Potter Movie Review lected outside the main expecting a visit from Santa; his arrival was office. In all, about 300 Sports pages 14-16 a surprise. toys were collected, with The toys were not expected to be • Mustang Hoops Begin some being donated by expensive, but something of moderate cost. • Khan-Ya: Overpaid the school and various Athletes The Block Club Federation can provided a sponsors, like the Youth receipt of donations for tax deductions later. • Bowling Team Begins Service Project. Last Season Any toys left over have gone directly to year’s toy drive was the Humboldt Park Library, which soon will sponsored by The Wom- have its own Christmas celebration. en’s Center. This is the “[The toys] will bring a smile to their first year that Northside faces,” said Carlos Rivas, Adv. 801. “This has teamed up with the may be the only toy they will get this Block Club Federation. Christmas. It is always better to give than to Volunteers put up receive.” posters around the The holidays are a significant time for school asking students Ryan Lewis, Adv. 700, donates a toy outside of the main office for the children, filled with the anticipation over to donate toys. These Key Club’s toy drive. presents and spending time with their loved volunteers are Key Photo by Andrea Ljevar ones. The Block Club Federation, North- Club members who side, and Mozart Park want all children A few volunteers were asked to come an hour cannot make it to the actual event but still want to experience the magic of the holidays. This or two before the event took place to make sure to be part of spreading the word to their fellow season as the children are spending time with everything is prepared. Volunteers were needed Northsiders. their families, Northside will contribute to their to prepare the toys in the gym for the children “I think that others should also donate toys excitement about what is waiting for them under as well as monitor that everything was where it because we have to consider that not everyday all the wrapping paper. should be and that there was enough room for Page 2 News The Hoof Beat Northside’s Latin champs drive Northside College the nail home at the certamen Prep High School competition 5501 N. Kedzie by Rachel Hautzinger Chicago, IL 60625 Northside College Prep’s Latin teams came out on top more optimistic approach to this year and certamen. yet again at the Illinois Certamen League – North Section “I think we should do exceptionally well this year all the “Round 1” at Notre Dame High School on November 2. The levels have started at the rate that I like,” he said. Tel: (773) 534-3954 Level I Team won 400 points to 365 points to 2nd place team The Latin I level’s win, by a score of 400 to 365 points, Loyola Academy, Level II Team by 80 points again over 2nd was a cause for celebration by everyone because this was the Fax: (773) 534-3964 place team Loyola Academy; the Advanced Level Team domi- first time these freshmen have competed. The students on the nd nating by a whopping 690 to 275 points for the 2 place team team are Monica Laytham, Austine Lakayil Adv. 904, Aisha Principal: Dr. James Lalley Chicago Latin High School. Ahmad Adv. 904, and Plamena Daskalova, Adv. 904. “This is as well, if not better, than we’ve ever done before,” “I was very proud of the Latin I team,” said Adam Swiat- Assistant Principal: Ms. Lisa Moreno said Mr. Chester lowski, captain of Advisor: Mr. Chester Tylinski Tylinski, coach the Latin II team, of the certamen Adv.809. “They’ll teams. “I was only continue to Editors-In-Chief: Ilya Chalik, Anisa Isap, very pleased improve.” with the results, “We didn’t Asrar Khan, especially the do so well in Monica Wojcik Latin I level, be- grammar,” said cause Northside Laytham. “We starts school two could’ve answered Copy Editors: Maxwell Brown, Natalia weeks later than a lot more gram- others, but we mar questions.” Emanuel were still able to The Latin II Managing Editors: Priyanka Bhagat, Ajla beat schools with team consists of excellent Latin Harold Jaffe, Adv.