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A PHILOSOPHY OF GIVING: ABSENCE OF ASL: American Sign Language classes A fund benefitting UAHS students are canceled due to the lack of a teacher. Several ASL 5and families is rapidly diminishing 7students speak out on why they loved ASL and how they TRENDING TOPICS: Students give their are planning on continuing their ASL education. opinions on news affecting UA

NEWEST UA FALL INJURED ATHLETES: COACH TO SPORTS: Sports-related injuries for UA 9JOIN UA: 10P hoto 11 13athletes is on the rise; junior Field hockey wel- spread features ATHLETE INSIGHTS: Cody Pfister shares his experience with comes new coach UA Bears playing Captains tell of injury from England to win team successes and shortcomings

TEN YEARS LATER: ZUZU’S NEWS Members of the UA VIEW: HEAD 14community share memories 17Zuzu 19LINES of Sept. 11, 2001 and why the legacy of Ibraheem, former 9/12/01:The day the tragedy lives on in the hearts of us all Iraqi citizen, shares after the tragedy, insights of 9/11 headlines that said it all

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2 september 30, 2011 arlingtonian arlingtonian wo years ago, on a chilled November night, I visited Ground Zero in New York 2011-2012 TCity. At the time, I could just make out the base of what is now the new World Trade staff Center nestled in the dark abyss beyond me. Where the original World Trade Center once dominated the city skyline, there existed virtually EDITORS nothing. Yet, the energy dwelling there on that Editor in Chief winter’s night was enough to fill Ground Zero’s Victoria Slater gaping hole with a mixed ambiance of despair, Managing Editors angst, power, wonder and love. Kate Magill What occurred at that spot 10 years ago is Elizabeth Tzagournis beyond human comprehension It was destructive and despicable. It was also a complex demon- WRITING STAFF stration of how the actions of a small few can In Brief Editor affect so many. In retrospect, Sept. 11 is a genuine Cassie Lowery portrayal of resilience: empowering a city, a nation, Sports Editor a world to grow and flourish from fire and ash. Emma Klebe Features Editor Where death and destruction once shattered the Abby Godard globe, the tallest building in America, One World Spotlight Editor Trade Center­‚, reigns in the sky. A waterfall flows. Aly Gordon Flags ripple in the breeze. And life— joyous, sad such a medium. And it was so powerful that it Last Word Editor and bittersweet — goes on. was in the dust of the wreckage.” Olivia Miltner Death is inevitable. Wars are relentless. What touched me most about Niekamp’s Staff Writers Evil is invincible. Yet so also is life, love and virtue. story was her hope that the carpenters of the Carly Tovell Sept. 11 is just another illustration of humanity’s new World Trade Center will harness human’s Katie Hosket ability to thrive in the face strength— not combative Mattie Stevens of adversity. strength, but innocent, In an interview con- natural strength— in their VISUALS STAFF ducted for the Spotlight designs. Visual Communication story of this issue, English “That’s all we are on Editor teacher Meridith Niekamp this planet,” Niekamp said. Ceri Turner reflected on her visit to “It’s not about buildings Photographers Graphic by ceri turner Ground Zero only a few and planes and bombs and Jacob Forquer months after 9/11. She told us that, there, she money, it’s about people. That’s all we are.” Audrey Hall read the most poignant display of poetry she And our strength is our resilience: Our capa- Hannah Harper had ever seen. bility to transform ash into poetry, evil into good Christine Jones “People had been writing poetry with their and death into a willingness to live and move Graphic Artist fingers in the dust on the buildings,” Niekamp forward each and every day. Erin Sankey said in the interview. “It was such a moving way to express your love for common man, leaving BUSINESS STAFF those messages of hope and love and grief in Business Editor Abby Newlon Advertisement Editor Carrington Tosino

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4 september 30, 2011 arlingtonian arlingtonian A Philosophy of Giving Principal undertakes a spirit of generosity to ensure that every student enjoys all high school has to offer What do you remember about by katemagill, ‘13 problem, the school looked for other alter- Sept. 11, 2001? natives to raise revenue. Over the summer, “I don’t remember or today’s public schools, the term Greenhill spoke with Giant Eagle Market what happened while “public” is no longer all encompass- District, and created a deal for raising I was at school, I just Fing for a tuition-free education. money for the fund. On August 26, Giant remember coming Between expensive school supplies, col- Eagle gave the incentive that the supermar- home and seeing the footage run on TV lege entrance exam fees, athletic fees and ket would take $5 off every student’s meal, over and over again. school lunches, the cost of sending a child and then would donate $5 to the school. It took a while for to high school can still be very expensive. “I thought that [deal] was unbelievably what had happened Because of this, UAHS principal Kip generous,” Greenhill said of the incentive. to hit me.” Greenhill has undertaken a “philosophy With the help of Giant Eagle and the Senior Colin Corna of giving” in order to help every stu- continued profit from the vending ma- dent in need, so that all may be able to chines and other donors, the money has “I remember coming home and my parents experience everything that high school started to come back into the fund. were flipping out has to offer. While Greenhill does not hesitate to about something. Throughout his time as principal, his un- give money to students in need, he expects Then I saw all the named fund has given money to families in that once families are back on their feet, coverage on the news, order to help pay for SAT and ACT exam they can begin to pay back the school. He and my parents tried to explain what had fees, school lunches, prom tickets, books for said that although the money is not techni- happened, but I didn’t English classes, athletic participation fees cally a loan, he would like families to begin really understand and most recently, for the new $130 school paying back the school for the supplies even since I was so young.” Freshman Erik Long calculators. in small installments over the course of “It’s a philosophy that we have at the several months. What is your favorite part school. Many families experience, during Beyond just this year, Greenhill is also in about football Friday nights? their life times, financial trouble, and I just the midst of creating two more initiatives to “My favorite part is believe very strongly that no student should help keep the fund alive for years to come. probably being able not have the normal high school experi- Currently, he is drafting a letter to be to see the people ences,” Greenhill said. sent to all paremts, enouraging them to of the community According to Greenhill, the money for donate to the fund. come together to support the team this fund comes from the school vending “I’m in the process now of sending a let- and the social machines, the Board of Education, private ter to the parents and I will explain the situ- atmosphere that donors, the school store and the Parent ation to them, and I’m going to ask parents surrounds the Teacher Organization. According to school to make a contribution to the school fund games.” account records, on an average year the we’ve set up,” he said. Junior Sarah Mamo vending machines raise $9,000, and the Greenhill also explained that he has a Board of Education donates $10,000. plan to keep the fund strong even after he However, with the recent downturn in has retired at the end of the school year. Are you looking forward to the economy, the demand for financial aid “I have a plan to create an endowment homecoming this year? for families has gone up while the supply so that there is always money in [the fund] has stayed the same, putting the fund in and then the interest from that endowment “I’m looking trouble. we can use so we always have some money,” forward to the dancing, because “What’s happened with this downturn he said. it’s a lot of fun to in the economy is more and more families Although high school may be more get your groove are asking for assistance,” Greenhill said. expensive than just the cost of pencil and on. I also heard The problem arose last spring, when paper, Greenhill’s philosophy of giving it’s a Halloween according to Greenhill, the fund was almost provides the opportunity for every UAHS theme, so I’m pretty excited completely empty due to the spike in student to enjoy all that secondary school about that.” financial need from families. 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6 september 30, 2011 arlingtonian arlingtonian Photo illustration by christine jones Juniors Leah Minor, Ashley Holden, and Tara Weixel sign ‘ASL.’ All three had to find alternative electives since their American Sign Language class was cut. ASL classes silently disappear American Sign Language classes are canceled due to vacant teaching position by oliviamiltner, ’13 troubled students about what will happen to the program. “What I really am upset about is the fact that ASL was or the American Sign Language classes at UAHS, the start becoming more and more popular within the high school and it of the school year began with utter disarray. As excited appeared that ASL was on the path to gaining the respect and Fstudents walked into their elective on Aug. 24, they received full potential it has, but now I fear the popularity for ASL will end a shocking surprise: no teacher was present to lead the class. along with the class,” junior Tara Weixel said. The students waited and waited, and as all 49 minutes ticked by, According to Greenhill, the 39 students that were taking the they realized that Karen Riggs, their former educator, was not going class had to find alternative electives to take the place of ASL. to arrive. Junior Leah Minor remembers that strange first day. Some students formerly enrolled in the class are also looking “It was so weird. We just sat there all of class,” said Minor, who into other educational options for sign language, including off- has been taking ASL for two years. campus studying. Just before the school year started, Riggs left her part-time “I plan on taking an ASL class outside of school, but still plan teaching job at Upper Arlington for a full-time position at on getting credit as an elective art for the class,” Weixel said. “Co- Whetstone High School, as noted on the Columbus City Schools’ lumbus State offers ASL classes and I will hopefully be starting website. As UAHS scrambled to find a new, qualified teacher, the one of those classes soon.” non-functioning ASL class continued, with students using it as a Classes at Columbus State Community College are one op- study hall. Not knowing whether or not the school board would tion that the school is considering for its stranded students, while find a replacement teacher or if the class would be cut, they also offering a couple other alternatives. awaited the outcome. “We are paying for students if they would like to take a After two weeks, UAHS principal Kip Greenhill finally made post-secondary class at Columbus State. It would also be good a decision. because it would be taken as a college credit,” Greenhill said. “I’m really excited because we found someone for next year,” He also noted that students have the option to use flex credit said Greenhill. “She implemented sign language courses in both to continue their ASL education. schools she previously taught at in New York and Chicago. But Despite the few alternatives to the class, cutting ASL was a she just moved here, and because she has a very little kid she felt blow to most associated with the course. like it would be too big of a move to start this year.” “It [was] one of my favorite classes, and [it’s] really important. I This meant that without a teacher, the ASL program could can’t believe it won’t be offered anymore,” Minor said. not currently continue. However, even though the class will no longer be available at “I’m really concerned about this, because I believe [ASL] is a the high school, Weixel said she is still determined to keep it a very important course. It creates a sense of community within part of their life. the school, and gives the hearing-impaired a way to communicate “I plan on incorporating ASL within my life,” said Weixel. “Hav- [with other students],” Greenhill said. ing no class or teacher at UAHS can’t stop me from pursuing my Canceling the class not only worried Greenhill, but also goal of learning ASL.” arlingtonian arlingtonian september 30, 2011 7 $3.00 Off Any Free Order of Size Stromboli! Italian Fries (with any food purchase)

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8 september 30, 2011 arlingtonian arlingtonian he was gone. We skyped him a few times and e-mailed to get instructions for practices,” Igel said. With the help of Igel and the other captains, practices were able to continue as usual during the summer. Junior field hockey player Nicole Carothers also thought the team worked just as hard during the preseason summer time without a coach. “The captains all did really well with the situation. They worked a lot with Coach A and it was good communication all around,” Carothers said. “Everyone worked really well together and were very effective in passing on all the information we needed to know.” When Aspinall first took up his coaching post, Igel said her initial impression was positive. “I was really impressed and excited when I first met him,” she said. “There was just a great atmosphere from the beginning. In past years it’s been more tense.” Igel was not the only We’re a much player to notice the team closer team this beginning to take on a year. We all know we new shape. can count on each other “We’re a much closer on and off the field." team this year. We all ‘‘ know we can count on Junior Nicole Carothers PHOTO by Audrey Hall each other on and off the Junior Nicole Carothers makes a play during their game in the Sept. 1 game against field,” Carothers said. Worthington Kilbourne. Carothers was later awarded the “Coach’s Player of the A better atmosphere and a closer team unit was not all Game” for her great performance on defense. Aspinall was able to bring to the field hockey team. Aspinall, who is originally from Durham, England, has a vast knowledge of field hockey according to Igel. He has been coaching for ‘Bloody brilliant’ over 18 years, in addition to his experience playing for his hometown club and captaining his team to the National Finals New field hockey coach receives in 2002. thorough acclaim from team members “[In England] they start learning how to play [field hockey] when they’re around 6-years-old. It’s like how lacrosse is here.” by cassielowery, ’13 The British style of play is slightly different than the American, so this year has been a great learning experience for pper Arlington’s field hockey players received some the team as well as Aspinall. startling news last winter when they were told “He’s worked with us a lot on doing more small passes and U they would be getting a new coach. Throughout working up to plays,” Carothers said. the remainder of the off-season the team was left with no One of the most interesting things about their new coach is one to replace McKenzie Hufford, the former field hockey his many foreign expressions. coach. Finally, in the spring of this year, the team received “He has a lot of weird British phrases. It’s actually really the news that Derek Aspinall had been hired for the funny. He’ll say things like ‘put some water on’ [translation: coaching position. water break]. At first no one knew what he was talking about, The girls met their new coach briefly on June 4, though but we caught on after a while,” Igel said. he was unable to stay in Upper Arlington permanently until The girls are very excited about their new coach and July 1. During the time he was away, working on founding the everything he’s been able to teach them, be it new phrases or Miami Surf Field Hockey Club in Florida, the captains were new strategies. However, they are even more excited about in charge of running practices and making sure the team had their chances for success this season. all the information they needed to keep preparations for their “We’ve improved a lot so far this season, and our upcoming season on track. mindset has changed too,” Carothers said. “We’re focusing Senior captain Maggie Igel felt the time apart from the on the program in the future. We’re moving in a positive coach did not negatively affect the team. direction. I firmly believe that in a few years we will be “We had really good communication with Coach A while State Champions.” arlingtonian arlingtonian september 30, 2011 9 Bears In Action Fall sports athletes continue to train hard, work as a team to bring home victories by emmaklebe, ’13

Far Right: Junior Matt Arnold lines up his putt at Darby Creek Golf Course at a Varsity B golf match at the “Killer B” Invitational. The Invitational included a nine-hole course.

Right: Junior quarterback Alex Husted sets up for a hike at a home game against Gahanna Lincoln. The football Bears won the game 28-17. photo by hannah harper

photo by hannah harper Above: Seniors Rhodes Moore and Matt Pesavento await an incoming throw-in at a home game against Worthington Kilbourne. The soccer Bears ended up tying the game 1-1.

Right: Sophomore Abby Corrigan dribbles the ball during a JV-A soccer practice at Northam park. The girls normally play at the Marv Moorehead Stadium.

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10 september 30, 2011 arlingtonian arlingtonian Athlete Insights cheerleading Senior Courtney Turnbull Q: What has been the best part of your cheer season so far? Turnbull: The best part of cheerleading so far has been getting to know the juniors a lot better. We spend so much time with them over the sum- mer and all of us as a squad get pretty close. Q: How do you think your cheering con- tributes to the football team’s success? Turnbull: When the cheerleaders do get the crowd involved, it helps the football team get pumped up and ready to win. Q: What are you looking forward to for the rest of the season? Turnbull: I’m looking forward to all of the traditions, like dressing up the juniors on senior night, Halloween costumes at the Halloween game and our squad sleepovers.

boys golf Junior Will Mason photo by hannah harper Q: How do you feel your team has done so far this season? Mason: The team has done a good job so far this season but there is always room for improvement. We need to start playing better in order to compete at the state tournament. Q: What has been the best part about your season so far? Mason: The best part of the season so far was beating Coffman at an OCC match and winning an invitational in Mount Vernon. Q: What could you personally or as a

photo by audrey hall team improve upon? Mason: I have always felt that our team has Above: Junior Sarah Both dribbles down the field at a home game against Worthington Kilbourne. She gets struggled with putting. This is an area of our ready to make a pass to teammate Tanner McClellan. games where we could definitely improve. Q: What is a main goal for your team to Left: Senior Jenny Querry and Junior Margaux Aschinger accomplish before the end of the season? cheer on the football team at the first home game against Gahanna Lincoln. Mason: A main goal for us would be to win the state championship.

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12 september 30, 2011 arlingtonian arlingtonian photo by hannah harper Junior Cody Pfister sits on the bench at the Marv Moorehead Stadium, where he has spent the last six weeks of the season due to injury. At press time, Pfister was thankful to have finished his six-week recovery time and was back on the field. a season With sports injuries on the rise, recovering athletes find themselves on the sidelines by katiehosket, ’13 and emmaklebe, ’13 Depending on the extent of the hip injury, the amount of healing time varies. Yet, Cepec noted that football injuries fter days of agonizing hip pain, junior Cody Pfister prove different. finally broke down. He had just run through a football “With football, hip injuries are generally going to take Aroutine and went to make a cut when he collapsed on somewhere from 6-8 weeks [to heal],” Cepec said. the turf. His hip had popped. Struggling to get up and unable to This six week healing time caused Pfister to lose time in the walk, Cody realized the seriousness of his injury, one that would season. Not only did he miss out on games, he was unable to affect the rest of his season. practice with the team and improve with his other teammates. Pfister, a varsity football player for UAHS, was about to He did attend practice to watch, but was not able to play. endure a season of hopeful recovery. Realizing he separated Cepec says there is no true way to avoid all future injuries. a growth plate from his hip, Pfister was left However, there are ways athletes can lessen the with a large fracture—leaving him hobbling When I do chance of one occurring. on crutches and unable to play football for six come back, I “The best thing you can do is just stay in weeks after the initial impairment to his hip. feel like I’ll appreciate good physical condition and make sure you’re Because he’s familiar with sports injuries, being healthier so in shape,” Cepec advised. Pfister believes his hip injury may be the most Pfister became an observer from the serious and hardest to come back from. much more and make sidelines, but from this, he began to learn ‘the‘ best of it.” “I’ve had concussions before, but never to from his injury and all the while kept a the extent of this injury,” Pfister said. “I start Junior Cody Pfister positive outlook. physical therapy here soon and depending on “I know I’ll come back stronger because I how that goes I should be back in the swing of know how much it sucks to be injured,” Pfister things in the near future.” said. “When I do come back, I feel like I’ll appreciate being Stephanie Cepec, UAHS assistant sports trainer, suggested healthier so much more and make the best of it.” numerous rehab options to injured student athletes. Although injuries normally have a negative impact on “With some injuries all we can do is rest, but if it’s a muscle athletes, it is possible for them to learn from their injuries and pull we can use ice, heat and electric modalities,” Cepec said. actually take something positive away from the experience. According to Cepec, growth plate hip injuries aren’t Pfister gained a valuable lesson from his injury. As an avid necessarily bad for athletes in the long run. Depending on the athlete, he appreciates athletics more now than ever before. extent of the injury, the muscle actually grows back with stronger “Hopefully when I do get back, I can use my injury to my tissue than before, she explained. advantage and play harder than ever, ” he said. arlingtonian arlingtonian september 30, 2011 13 photo by audrey hall from the ashes As the 10-year anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 draws to a close, the UA community reflects on how the nation has changed over the last decade and questions what the next 10 years will bring.

by abbygodard, ’13 and victoriaslater, ’12

14 september 30, 2011 arlingtonian arlingtonian 1 remember 9/11 like it was yesterday,” Caroline Pema said. “I had just finished lunch and was walking out of the Barrington Elementary School cafeteria when I saw my mom frantically running to me. She grabbed me and hugged me tightly while telling me that everything was going to be OK. I had no idea what was going on, and I grew afraid.”

enior Caroline Pema recalls her everyone should go back to work,” she Taken aback by such news, Niekamp mother’s attempt to explain said. “My uncle knew that something was in shock. As the day unraveled, the tragic events in New York wasn’t right. He was on the 80th floor she was unprepared to answer students’ SCity, Washington D.C. and of one of the towers and fortunately questions—many of which she had herself. Pennsylvania on the morning of Sept. made the decision to descend the “Did you hear about the Pentagon?” 11 2001. Pema, only in second grade, stairs and exit the building.” asked a student in her fifth period class. was too young to fully comprehend The survival of Pema’s uncle was Baffled by the student’s unexpected what had occurred; however, she not only the result of good timing, inquiry, Niekamp stood frozen in time. did understand that her mother but good luck as well. Though The Pentagon was just a short drive away pulled her out of school due to a undoubtedly thankful, the family from their school in Maryland. Niekamp family emergency. remains humbled by an upsetting felt the distance between her school and “I learned my uncle was actually reality: Thousands of others were not the attacks of that September day become in the World Trade Center that day as lucky. frighteningly close. for work,” she said. “He lives in New “We are so blessed and thankful “Then the P.A. came on, and the Jersey but commuted to New York that [my uncle] was OK and that principal just started calling students out every day.” he survived, because we knew the [of class],” Niekamp said. At home, Pema huddled with her severity and seriousness of the Interruption after interruption, the family, watching the catastrophic situation,” Pema said. “He survived principal continued to read a list of events unfold the catastrophic events of 9/11 unlike seemingly endless names in a matter of Artwork at Ground Zero on TV, waiting so many others. I am so grateful, yet seconds telling them to pack up their in Manhattan depicts the anxiously by the saddened that so many others didn’t belongings and go home. Students were collapse of the World Trade Center. 2,819 people were phone to hear have the same fate.” still being plucked from Niekamp’s killed on Sept. 11, 2001. news of her classroom when the last announcement uncle’s fate. closing in came over the P.A., informing “I remember everyone that school had been released. seeing horrifying videos and images of uch like Pema, English teacher Immediately, Niekamp rushed to the main the twin towers collapsing,” she said. Meredith Niekamp looks back on office to find out what was going on. It “Saddened and devastated faces filled Mthe terrorist attacks of 9/11 and was there that she saw for the first time the television screen.” finds it hard to believe that such a tragedy the unbelievable footage of the falling Hours later, Pema’s aunt called to could have occurred just 10 years ago. Twin Towers. At that moment, Niekamp inform her family that her uncle had At the time, Niekamp lived just outside was speechless. She could feel the energy survived. Fear had driven him out of of the D.C. area as an eighth grade teacher. of the room tighten as it was swallowed the damaged building and into the She never fathomed that such a tragedy whole by fear. safety of the street below. would occur in the United States, let alone The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 “After the plane crashed into the within driving distance of her job. left disaster in their wake: a city in ruins, top of the building, a woman’s voice “I remember planning for a class a country torn apart, and thousands of sounded over the loudspeaker stating [during] third period and hearing from families destroyed with the gaping holes that everything was OK, there was students that a plane had hit the Twin left by the 2,819 victims of the attack. nothing to worry about, and that Towers,” she said. According to the New York Magazine arlingtonian arlingtonian september 30, 2011 15 a decade of images that changed our world....

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article “Sept. 11 by the Numbers,” 115 school, and I will never forget the distance was interesting living in the D.C. area, nations had citizens killed in the attacks. that I felt— the geographical distance— as there were a multitude of ethnicities, The entire globe was scarred by that fateful between the trailer [where I worked] at the and people were quick to say, ‘let’s just morning 10 years ago. school and people’s houses surrounding go drop a bomb on a whole entire region the school.” of the world and wipe everyone off the when the dust settled Niekamp explained that the lingering face of the map,’ in presence of people atmosphere of anxiety was, in a large whose families lived [in those regions]. o Pema and most of the United part, caused by lack of communication. That revealed some ignorance that was States, the al Qaeda mission to Without the reassurance from government extremely shameful in my opinion.” Tfly planes into the World Trade officials, American citizens I remember the lack Centers and the Pentagon succeeded in remained unsure of the safety of distance between creating raw terror. It was the terrorists’ of their country. us because, all of the prerogative to address their religious “The chaos of not sudden, we knew we were agendas in the most alarming and knowing what was going on all there together and that noticeable way possible. was really what left us with we all mattered.” “I believe 9/11 occurred because that feeling of terror,” she ‘‘ religious extremists felt it was suitable to said. “Once the leader of our Teacher Meridith Niekamp use extreme violence and brutality to solve country addressed the nation, and address their issues,” Pema said. and we collectively knew That brutality proved to last long after what had happened, that terror subsided.” Even after Niekamp’s school the dust settled at Ground Zero. Niekamp Once the initial feelings of shock extensively improved safety procedures remembers the feeling of constant panic diminished, Niekamp said that her school and security measures, she still sensed and lack of safety that inhabited her school community began to identify the next step apprehension, especially amongst the in the following weeks. to take. After such a tragedy, which took the student body. “It was devastating— so many people lives of parents of students and a former staff “Students asked a lot of questions in the school knew somebody who was member, the school needed to determine about safety, and to me, that translated as involved because we were a commuter how to pick up the pieces. fear,” she said. city to New York and the Pentagon,” she “There were a variety of opinions Yet, Niekamp could not deny the said. “It truly was a time of terror in a on how to move forward,” she said. “It extent to which her community was The front-page of Sept. 12, 2001 newspapers shows common trend

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Above (from left to right): The World Trade Center moments after the attack. Flight 93 after of the Union Address. presidential terms to complete. crashing in a field in Shankesville, Penn. Firefighters “We have seen the state of our union Today, with President Bush’s initial salvage an American flag from the wreckage at in the endurance of rescuers working past goal complete of capturing and killing Ground Zero. Lights commemorate the World Trade exhaustion. We’ve seen the unfurling of al Qaeda’s leader Osama Bin Laden-- Center attacks on the fifth anniversary of 9/11. Artwork at Ground Zero pays tribute to those who flags, the lighting of candles, the giving mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks— an were killed in the 9/11 attacks. The tallest building of blood, the saying of prayers in English, end to such destruction seems closer. In in North America­—One World Trade Center­— is lit Hebrew and Arabic. We have seen the President Barack Obama’s own words, up on the eve of the tenth anniversary. Flags repre- decency of a loving and giving people “Justice is done.” sent the families who lost loved ones on 9/11. The fountain at the 9/11 memorial draws tourists near. who have made the grief of strangers their “For over two decades, Bin Laden has own,” Bush said. been al Qaeda’s leader and symbol, and President Bush also stated in his has continued to plot attacks against our strengthened in the aftermath of Sept. 11. address that Americans were going to country and our friends and allies,” Obama The mutual fear between citizens brought do whatever it took to ensure that justice said in his Justice is Done Speech on May about a unified goal toward establishing would be accomplished. 1, 2011. “The death of Bin Laden marks protection for one another. “I remember “Our war on terror begins with al the most significant achievement to date the lack of distance between us because, Qaeda, but it does not end there. It will in our nation’s effort to defeat al Qaeda.” all of the sudden, we knew we were all not end until every terrorist group of This achievement gave the United there together and that we all matter,” global reach has been found, stopped and States the opportunity to slowly start Niekamp said. defeated,” he said. withdrawing troops from the Middle East. The effects of 9/11 ushered in a new It also gave Obama the chance to put an a ten-year journey chapter in American history: a battle end to Operation Iraqi Freedom. against terrorism. Now approaching According to CBS News, on Aug. 31, s a result of 9/11, America— the tenth year of the United State’s 2011 President Obama put an end to regardless of race, ethnicity, involvement in Afghanistan, Americans Operation Iraqi Freedom, a war whose Abackground, and gender— came still have questions. Children in America objectives Americans still question. together in a time of crisis to mourn over today do not know a world without While reflecting on his thoughts and each life lost as if it were his or her own. terrorism. Operation Enduring Freedom pondering about our nation’s past, junior President George W. Bush recognized is the second longest war in American Griffith Brown stands by former President this unity during his Sept. 21, 2001 State history, a mission taking almost three full George W. Bush’s actions following the

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An observation deck stands at the exact height which the origi- The National Sept. 11 nal Twin Towers stood. $3.1 billion is the total Museum is included in cost of rebuilding One the new World Trade World Trade Center. Center.

3 million tourists are expected to visit the new WTC each year. Includes five new skyscrapers, 550,000 square feet of retail space, a performing arts center and a transportation hub.

The construction of the new WTC is to be completed in 2015

In total, the WTC site covers 16 acres of land.

Bronze parapets bor- der the reflecting pools, symbolically illustrating the 2,983 killed in the 1993 and 2001 Two reflecting pools Over 400 oak trees attacks. Each person’s reside in the footprints are planted in the name is adjacent to of the former World memorial plaza sur- others that he or she Trade Center buildings. rounding the reflecting was with on that day. 30-foot man made pools to commemo- waterfalls are located rate those lost in the in each reflecting pool, attacks on Sept. 11. making them the larg- est in North America.

Informa18tion courtesy History Channel. september 30, 2011 arlingtonian arlingtonian tragedies of 9/11 and disagrees with “On Sept. 12, I believe the news Obama’s decision to pull troops out. headlines in France were ‘We are all One Iraqi’s Perspective “From what I remember, public outcry Americans,’” she said. “That collective After almost two years of living in the for retaliation was very significant. Were support for our country worldwide was United States, junior Zuzu Ibraheem still I in George Bush’s position, I believe I profound, and our support for each other remembers her hometown of Bagh- would have done the same thing,” Brown as Americans was just as profound.” dad, Iraq as a town of terror. There, the said. “There is obviously much debate on However, the question remains if this constant sound of bombing filled ears and our intentions and our purpose in the collective support can be sustained today. turned hearts numb. Middle East today, but I know for certain “Now that it’s been 10 years, we’re so Growing up, Saddam Hussein was her that I do not want to leave the countries divided, over things that matter a lot and country’s theocratic leader and under his we invaded just yet. Until those countries things that don’t matter at all,” Niekamp 24-year reign, the people of Iraq had no are as stable as possible and can function said. “I am saddened that we can’t pull freedom. on their own, I do not believe we should from that tragedy and maintain the notion “In Iraq, people have no rights and the pull out.” that life is short and everyone wants the education has gotten worse,” Ibraheem While Obama continues to battle best for everyone else.” said. “Parents would take their children out controversy over the seemingly rapid This kind of distance, to both Niekamp of school due to the lack of safety. People conclusion of the War on Terror, it is and Pema, is the driving power behind sometimes go days without electricity and evident that soldiers engaging in both such terrorist attacks like 9/11. According water.” Operation Enduring Freedom and to Pema, the most efficient way to divert When Sept. 11, occurred, Ibraheem Operation Iraqi Freedom have established catastrophes like this in the future is admits that she had no knowledge of the the peace they reliability, trust and attacks until she came to America. fought to maintain, Open and honest acceptance within “I was a kid when 9/11 happened no matter how dialogue about our humanity. and I didn’t know about it until I grew unstable and short- differences, aspirations “In the future, up,” she said. lived that peace may if people can have Soon, Ibraheem would feel the after- be. For this, Pema and fears will help further more compassion math of the attacks of Sept. 11 and the explained, she is the understandings of the and understanding tragedies of war firsthand. ‘worlds’‘ many cultures extremely thankful. of other people’s Once Operation Iraqi Freedom began “9/11 has made and will hopefully lead to viewpoints and in March of 2003, the country became me appreciate greater peace.” religious beliefs, even more dangerous. Ibraheem vividly all of the armed tragedies like this remembers Iraqi mafias threatening to forces that have to Senior Caroline Pema one will hopefully kidnap her after finding out that her father battle terrorists and be much less had been working for American soldiers. terrorism on a daily common,” she According to a New York Times article basis, risking their lives so that we can stay said. Pema added that communication Iraqi Refugees published in 2007, an esti- safe and go on with our normal lives,” she is also key. mated four million Iraqis fled the country said. “It has made me realize that terrorism “Open and honest dialogue about our of Iraq within four years of the start of has no boundaries, can occur anywhere differences, aspirations and fears will help Operation Iraqi Freedom. Ibraheem and and can affect anyone. It also made me further the understanding of the worlds’ her family became a part of this statistic in realize the extent to which hatred drives many cultures and will hopefully lead to 2004, after her family fled to the country individuals to perform abominable acts.” greater peace,” she said. of Jordan and then to America in 2009. As the United States turns the page As Niekamp looks toward the future, Many Americans could not under- on Operation Iraqi Freedom, the country and wonders how the world will continue stand Ibraheem’s past, which often led to looks back where it once was 10 years to evolve from the events of Sept. 11, she questions and misconceptions. Yet, with ago, its citizens finding it difficult to remains optimistic that humanity will explanation, Ibraheem was able to educate believe that their nation, once brought retain their unified state once more. her friends about her culture. together by a tragedy, is now torn apart “I’m hopeful that we don’t need “I was offended when everyone for that same reason. something so tragic like [9/11] to be able thought Iraq was the cause of 9/11 when to come together again. Maybe after 10 it didn’t have anything to do with it,” Ibra- we are all americans years this would be a time to recall those heem said. “I had to explain some things to moments where people literally got into them and make things clear.” he day after Sept. 11, a new world their cars and drove hundreds of miles to Now Ibraheem is able to live in a seemed to have fashioned itself do whatever they could to support those world entirely different from her previous Tin the midst of the destruction. people who were lost, who were looking, “town of terror”. The American dream Niekamp recalls the feelings of peace and who were working, who were fighting,” of a good education and a bright future is unity that encompassed the entire globe she said. “I’d love for us to recall and retain now a reality for the Ibraheem family. that day. that sense of unity again.” arlingtonian arlingtonian september 30, 2011 19 Tube Time Warp

Networks show nostalgia for by charlietoft, FILM.COM, tried-and-true formulas for the fall lineup courtesy MCT

o you were hoping that after Hollywood’s Summer of Sequels, the fall television season might introduce you to hot new concepts and young shining stars? Sorry to disappoint. Sure, the major networks have a few novel ideas to trot out, such as the Fox adven- ture “Terra Nova” (premieres 8 p.m. ET, Monday, Sept. 26). But after several years where almost everyone (except CBS, where procedurals reign supreme) has tried and failed to Slaunch a complex, serialized, vaguely sci-fi answer to the phenomenon of “Lost,” network programmers are sticking with what they’ve seen work before, even when that “before” goes back several decades. Out are non-events like “The Event” and anti-hero dramas like “Lone Star;” in are ABC’s updat- ing of “Charlie’s Angels,” a show whose original version ended in 1981, and Tim Allen starring in a family comedy. Ted Danson has returned to CBS after his critically praised foray into cable. Sarah Michelle Gellar is back on an underdog network (the CW), and Simon Cowell will again be headlin- ing a music competition show on Fox, with an assist from Paula Abdul. There’s even original scripted Visit FILM.COM for movie programming on Saturday night, something we haven’t seen in several years. reviews, TV notions, celebrity Here’s a few flashbacks from the fall lineup: snaps, behind-the-scenes interviews and more.

20 september 30, 2011 arlingtonian arlingtonian a slice of ’70s-aged television landscape cheese. The original since the hit “Buffy the recipe gave us the Vampire Slayer” ended term “jiggle TV,” but in 2003. But Buffy our times are more fans will be happy to enlightened, and see her back in her new it’s important that series “Ringer.” Fans “Last Man we know our new of “Veronica Mars” “The X Standing” Angels (Minka Kelly, and “Lost” will also Annie Ilonzeh and be happy to see Jason Factor” (premiere 8 p.m. ET, Tuesday, (premiere 8 p.m. ET, Oct. 11, ABC) Rachael Taylor) aren’t Dohring, who played Wednesday, Sept. 21, FOX) just haircuts — they “CSI” Veronica’s on-again, Allen made one can get tough when off-again boyfriend No one in any (season premiere 10 p.m. ET, of the smoothest they need to, and all Wednesday, Sept. 21, CBS) Logan Echolls, and network’s lineup of transitions ever three are overcoming Nestor Carbonell, new shows is wearing from stand-up to problematic pasts. A Ted Danson looked who played the ageless a bigger bullseye than sitcom when “Home little “Alias” DNA like a network sitcom Island protector Cowell, who announced Improvement” became infused into the old lifer based on his long Richard. he would be bringing one of ABC’s biggest “Charlie’s Angels” runs on “Cheers” and his British smash “The hits of the ’90s. That formula might be “Becker,” but his recent X Factor” to Fox way series dealt with male a very good thing television work has back in January 2010, culture and foibles indeed. come in the eccentric at the same time he from the perspective of HBO comedy “Bored confirmed he would a successful traditional to Death” and in be leaving the famed male and his sons, but the noir legal drama “American Idol.” “Last Man Standing” “Damages.” Now To the surprise depicts Allen as a lone he’s back on CBS as of many, “Idol” man surrounded by a the lead investigator “Two and a didn’t seem to miss wife and daughters, on “CSI,” a series Cowell that much; and vocally nervous weakened so much of Half Men” its ratings held up about asserting his late that it has been (season premiere 9 p.m. ET, Monday, Sept. 19, CBS) remarkably well, masculinity. It plays “Up All moved off its decade- and the cheerfulness as old-fashioned, long timeslot of 9 p.m. You might have of the new judges but sitcoms like that Night” Thursdays. Danson heard a little something struck many as a have been the bread (series preview 10 p.m. ET, could be the right about the project Wednesday, Sept. 14, NBC) welcome contrast to and butter of ABC, man for “CSI” at this Ashton Kutcher has the sour Brit in the a network which has Christina stage, as he ought to joined. His TV efforts tight T-shirts. To seen several more Applegate is one be able to give the role since “That ’70s Show” make matters worse, ambitious shows die in of the most likable a wry spin, something have all been on the NBC premiered recent years. actors on the tube, William Petersen production end, but “The Voice,” a show but both her attempts excelled at, but he’s been coaxed back even more similar to to carry her own Laurence Fishburne to the other side of the “The X Factor” than sitcom as a lead could never master. camera by the prospect “Idol” is, to soaring (“Samantha Who?” of filling Charlie ratings last spring. and “Jesse”) fizzled Sheen’s pornographic It may have been a after decent starts. shoes on “Two and a no-brainer for Fox She is trying again Half Men.” It’s hard to commit to a new with “Up All Night,” to know if Kutcher Cowell series, but “Charlie’s in which she co-stars will be able to keep the network now has Angels” with Will Arnett the series strong in its ninth season, but to be wondering if (premiere 8 p.m. ET, Thursday, (himself no stranger “Ringer” anyone really misses Sept. 22, ABC) to failed comedies) he’s a proven quantity him, not to mention as a partying pair (premiere 9 p.m. ET, Tuesday, in comedy, and can Sept. 13, CW) the ever-loopy Abdul, “Charlie’s Angels” adjusting to the walk the tightrope who will assume was one of the responsibilities of Sarah Michelle of innocence and one of the show’s signature shows from parenthood. Gellar has been largely naughtiness that Sheen

mentoring roles. ABC’s glory years, missing from the long since fell off. arlingtonian arlingtonian september 30, 2011 21 Welcome to Hogwarts! Join Harry Potter for magical adventures at the wizarding academy

Dear Student, Congratulations on being accepted to Hogwarts! As you may know—and will no doubt soon learn firsthand— Hogwarts is the world’s most prestigious school of witchcraft and wizardry (though perhaps the students at Beauxbatons Academy and Durmstrang Institute would disagree). We have a storied past, and famous wizards—both astoundingly good and frighteningly sinister—have learned all they know about the magical way of life from our highly regarded professors. Now it is your turn to matriculate at Hogwarts—to create the Draught of Living Death, turn a match into a needle and struggle with Defense Against the Dark Arts. At Hogwarts, our mission is to shape you into the world’s most skilled witches and wizards, and to provide you with the finest education your Galleons can buy. That said, your wizarding education will be only as good as you make it. Spending all your time learning revenge curses? Sneaking off to Hogsmeade for a pint of butterbeer? Polishing your broomstick when you should be studying? Those are the kinds of distractions that could result in a disgraceful expulsion from our acclaimed academy. Only the finest students will become successful witches or wizards. To measure your commitment to the world of magic, we ask that you review a few documents to prepare for your education. First, please take our brief entrance exam to measure your knowledge of the magical realm. I suggest you also pick up a copy of “Hogwarts: A History” before you arrive at school. Please review the enclosed list for other suggested readings and resources. Please don’t hesitate to send an owl if you have questions—a member of the faculty will respond soonest. We look forward to educating you in the fall! Yours in wizardry, Albus Dumbledore (Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. Of Wizards) P.S. Just a reminder that first-years are not allowed to bring their own broomsticks. We’ve had problems with this rule in the past. Let’s all work together to make sure it’s not an issue this year.

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`“The Magical Worlds of Harry HogwartsJoin Harry Potter for magical adventures at the wizarding academy Entrance Exam Potter,” by David Colbert (Lumina Press, $14.95) For this exam, you must use a No. 2 5. What is the name of Hogwarts caretaker `“The Sorcerer’s Companion: A quill. One piece of scratch parchment is Argus Filch’s cat? Guide to the Magical World of permitted for calculations. A. Mrs. Brown Harry Potter,” by Allan Zola 1. Which of these is NOT used to make B. Miss Albert Kronzek and Elizabeth Kronzek Ollivanders wands? C. Mrs. Crocker (Broadway Books, $15) A. Unicorn hairs D. Mrs. Norris `“Quidditch Through the Ages,” by B. Phoenix tail feathers 6. How many staircases are there at J.K. Rowling and Kennilworthy C. Heartstrings of dragons Hogwarts? Whisp (Scholastic, $3.99) D. Eyelash of a pegasus A. 13 “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find B. 248 ` 2. What’s the record for the longest Quidditch Them” by J.K. Rowling and Newt C. 7 game, according to Oliver Wood? Scamander (Scholastic, $3.99) A. Eight hours, 25 minutes D. 142 “The Unofficial Harry Potter B. Five days 7. What kind of cauldron are first-year ` Cookbook,” by Dinah Bucholz C. Three months students required to bring to Hogwarts? (Adams Media, $19.95) D. Two years, seven months, A. Silver, standard size 5 23 days, three hours and B. Pewter, standard size 2 `“Harry, A History,” by Melissa Anelli 14 minutes C. Iron, standard size 1 (Pocket Books, $16) 3. Harry and his friends buy their D. Gold, standard size 23 schoolbooks at a bookstore in Diagon Alley. 8. In 1945, Hogwarts headmaster Albus What’s the name of the shop? Dumbledore defeated which dark wizard? A. Grimm and Ruffles A. Grindelwald B. Flourish and Blotts B. Smythendor Sites to See C. Ashworth and Norberts C. Waldengrin `harrypotter.warnerbros.com The D. Nutmeg and Brandish D. Wumblemore official site for the films. 4. If you have eight Galleons, how many 9. Gladrags Wizardwear has stores in which `www.scholastic.com/harry potter Knuts do you have? three cities? Test your skills with wizarding A. 1,895,352 A. New York, Paris, London challenges from each book and use B. 2 B. Rome, London, Hogsmeade the pronunciation guide to speak C. 3,944 C. London, Hogsmeade, Milan like a true wizard. D. 64 D. London, Paris, Hogsmeade `dearmrpotter.org This blog-based 10. Professor Flitwick teaches his first-year charity allows Potter fans from Charms students a spell to make objects fly. all over the world to share their What is it? stories of how the magical series A. Wingardium Leviosa! changed their lives forever. B. Imperio! `pottermore.com J.K. Rowling is C. Levitatius Wingandrium! bringing her devoted fans into the D. Avada Kedavra! digital age with this new Potter Extra credit: Name all seven Weasley website, which will launch in children. October and feature new reading material, illustrations and interactive “moments” where users can experience scenes in the books.

ANSWERS: 1-D; 2-C; 3-B; 4-C (THERE ARE 17 SICKLES TO A GALLEON AND 29 KNUTS TO A SICKLE); 5-D; 6-D; 7-B; 8-A; 9-D; 10-A. EXTRA CREDIT: BILL, CHARLIE, FRED, GEORGE, GINNY, PERCY, RON.

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Rotary Interact Ski & Snowboard Speech and Spanish Club Spirit Club The Alliance of Club Club Debate Team Students Against Poverty (ASAP) Club

American Sign Language (ASL) Club Craze Club by elizabethtzagournis, ’13 It all starts with a spark. Students must have passion and dedication to join one of Anime Club the many clubs or activities available at UAHS. From Spirit Club to Harry Potter Club, Books and Bagels to Rollerblading, the possibilities run the gamut. Anyone Can Featured below are three of the 52 clubs offered at UAHS. Students who are Cook Club interested in joining or learning more about a club should attend the club fair that will be held Sept. 30 during fourth and fifth periods in the cafeteria. Art Club Books and Bagels Club rt Club is relatively new, having started in Novem- A Chess Club Aber 2010, according to the creator r and leader of Art Club, junior May Kodama. t “I decided to start [Art Club] because I was looking for Chinese Club art clubs to join but there were no clubs for all the visual arts, C ltimate F r such as painting and drawing,” Kodama said. U i sb Art Club appeals to artistic students who may not have room l e Cinema Club in their schedules for an art class or just want another place to share u e their passion, according to Kodama. C b “The purpose of Art Club is to simply have fun by expressing your l Club Breathe love and appreciation for the visual arts,” she said. “One of our goals is to u make the high school into a more fun and visually appealing and interesting place, with murals b

or other works of art.” Do Something Art Club has achieved its goal of creating lasting art pieces that are on display for other BIG Club students to see.

“Towards the end of the [school] year last year, we began to do larger projects including painting murals in the art room to make it more colorful,” Kodama said. “This year, I hope to Environmental be able to get into big projects like these with the main purpose being to have fun.”

Club Art Club is one of the numerous extracur- ricular options for students who enjoy art, Adviser: Donna Cornwell

though it is unique in that it deals with all FCCLA President/Leader: May Kodama types of art, not just one niche. Meeting Time: Mondays,

“Art Club is a very relaxed club. 3:30-5 p.m.

Nothing is required of the students Meeting Place: Room 164 Fencing Club ... except an appreciation for

the arts and dedication to

the club.”

Flying Horse

Farms Club

The Scotland UA Investment French Club TOMS Club Theater Club The Office Club Exchange Club Club

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Strides for Sudan Student Council Super Nintendudes Table Tennis Club Team Delta Max Gay-Straight Alliance Club

or service-oriented b students interested German Club u Fin giving back to Adviser: Jane Hunt l the community and the environment, Environ- President/Leader: Ellie Thien mental Club is the perfect choice. For the start of Meeting Time: After school Harry Potter Club C every Tuesday the new school year Environmental Club has a new e president, junior Ellie Thien. Meeting Place: Room 147 “The purpose of Environmental Club is to help out Hiking Club c the environment as much as we can, locally and nationally,” i Thien said. “We do different projects, especially to get awareness in our school and the community about environmental problems. Then we raise money and donate [it] to organizations.” Horror Film v Environmental Club has several fundraisers to earn money for environmentally-minded organizations, Appreciation

r such as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alliance for Appalachia, GreenPeace and the Columbus Zoo, but it is also an active club where students can engage in outdoor activities to better the community.

e “We’re going to do river cleanups and tree plantings. We’re going to have In the Know S bake-offs and we’ll definitely have bike-to-school days; we [had] a bike-to-

school day ... Sept. 21. We’ll have those throughout the year,” Thien said.

International Film “We’ll do raffles, we’ll watch movies that talk about the environment. We

do trips, we go to the zoo, the different Green Peace places—anything Experience

A in the community that involves the environment, usually we’ll try

to be there.”

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C ltimate F Math Club r U i s l be u e ne of the newest clubs at UAHS is National Art C Honor b Ultimate Frisbee Club. According to senior

Oclub leader Max Whitmeyer, the club was started lu Society last year by several members of the Class of 2011. Many students have b some experience with ultimate frisbee, but Whitmeyer said it is not as easy as it looks. Nellie’s Club “It really is a very difficult sport.Y ou think it’s really easy because we play it in

gym, but I’ve been reading up on strategies and it gets pretty intense,” he said. Though ultimate frisbee is not as simple as it may seem, Whitmeyer said the club Official Real Time emphasizes the fun of playing the game. Strategy

“The purpose of Ultimate Frisbee Club is to have fun, to do an athletic club that’s not going to be high- intensity—like playing a sport would be—but still is going to challenge you and is going to be a lot more fun,”

Whitmeyer said. Peer Collaboration

Ultimate Frisbee Club will mainly be a spring activity, but practices may Adviser: Michael Hunt begin in the fall and winter to prepare the new team for the competition. President/Leader: Max Whitmeyer “There’s some very hardcore frisbee-ers out there,” Whitmeyer Photo Club

Meeting Time: Join the Ultimate Frisbee

said. “I’m not sure exactly how the schedule works right now. Club Facebook page for details

I think it’s going to be mainly in the spring, but we want to Meeting Place: Gym in the Winter,

have practices beforehand, I know there’s other teams Beekman Park in the Spring Robotics Club

in central Ohio that we’re going to play with in

Beekman Park.”

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arlingtonian arlingtonian september 30, 2011 25 Home Profile Account▾

“Bearbook” will profile one student in each issue of Hussein al Khatib & Summers Hammel Arlingtonian throughout the 2011-12 school year. Selected by the staff, the profiled person shares his or her views and  Class of 2012  Presidents of Student Council opinions in a format similar to a Facebook page.

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UAHS Club Fair About Hussein al Khatib and Summers Hammel Created by Roo Cotter and Jodi Palmer, the UAHS club fair is “for students, by students.” It is an Interests Hussein: Student Council, Science Olympiad, Science Research, Link Crew, event dedicated to showcasing the numerous Wall Alliance for Students Against Poverty clubs offered here at UAHS. Each club will have Summers: Student Council, Link Crew, OhioHealth Medical Explorers, UA Crew, Info their own booth with information on how to join 6th grade Camp Counselor Photos and what the club has accomplished in the past.

Notes Hussein: AP Calc, AP Gov, AP English, Chem 123 and Arabic 101 at OSU. Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 (Lunch) Classes Summers: Precalc, AP Gov, AP English, AP Biology, IB Psych and AP Spanish V UAHS Lobby Hussein’s Favorites RSVP: Yes • No • Maybe Future Hussein: Dream schools include Northwestern, Johns Hopkins and The Ohio State Plans University; he hopes to become a chemical engineer Fall Fest Summers: Dream schools include Boston College and The Ohio State University; she hopes A neighborhood tradition in to become a neo-natal intensive care surgeon or an economics/business executive The Black Mumford Entourage the city of Upper Arlington, this Keys and Sons year’s Fall Fest is full of activities for Arlingtonians of a ages. According to the Arlingtonian event website, “inflatable games and fun activities It has been rumored that Student Council is putting a twist on Homecoming this are on hand to entertain for all ages. Test your year. Can you give us any hints as to why this Homecoming will stand out from all skills on the Adrenaline Maze Obstacle Course the rest? Braveheart Street Baltimore squeeze plays, tunnel crawls and giant slides.” For Basketball Ravens Aug. 10, 2011 at 3:15 p.m. Like • Comment high school students interested in earning service hours, call 583-5300 for more information. Student Council Presidents When coming up for a theme this year we wanted something special, something that Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011 hasn’t been done before. In the end, we voted on a “Haunted Homecoming: A Night Fancyburg Park of Fright.” Though it may be two weeks prior to the beloved holiday, Student Council Lil Wayne 30 Rock The will be bringing the ‘X’ factor, to make this Homecoming unforgettable. Hangover RSVP: Yes • No • Maybe Aug. 10, 2011 at 3:18 p.m. Like • Comment Summer’s Favorites Arlingtonian In the past, Homecoming has lost its appeal to upperclassmen, resulting in their “Haunted Homecoming- A Night absence. What is Student Council changing this year to keep the interest of all of Fright” grades? This year’s 2011 Homecoming Aug. 10, 2011 at 3:20 p.m. Like • Comment 500 Days of She’s the The O.C. will be “spooktacular.” All Summer Man students are invited to a night of music and Student Council Presidents dancing. Tickets will be sold for $15.00 per ticket We’re going to ensure that HC 2011 maintains a common interest for all four grades on Oct. 12, 13, and 14 in front of the cafeteria here at UAHS. We want upperclassmen to know that they’ll be missing out on a hell doors during lunch. of a homecoming, if they decide not to attend one of the last dances in their high school career. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 Warm Travel The Color Weather Green Aug. 10, 2011 at 3:28 p.m. Like • Comment UAHS Lobby

Arlingtonian RSVP: Yes • No • Maybe How can students voice their opinions on the choice of music, to keep them dancing all night long? Freshman Link Crew Tailgate Killers Jack Sublime Aug. 10, 2011 at 3:32 p.m. Like • Comment Johnson All freshman are invited to the Student Council Presidents annual UAHS Link Crew Tailgate. The event will be held on the last Student Council Members You can join the Facebook group Music on Fridays and post your suggestions there. Also, we will be having an awesome DJ this year, who will be accepting requests home football game of the year. Tailgate activities throughout the night. include: corn hole, great music and chicken Aug. 10, 2011 at 3:34 p.m. Like • Comment fingers courtesy of Raising Canes. Bring your school spirit and Golden Bear pride. Admission Arlingtonian upon entrance: $2. Charlie Roo Cotter Molly Trotier Plasket For the gentlemen who have not yet asked a lovely lady, what are the most creative Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 ways to ask? Behind the Marv Stadium at UAHS Aug. 10, 2011 at 3:32 p.m. Like • Comment RSVP: Yes • No • Maybe Student Council Presidents Sarah Both Rohit Kaki Breaking into your lady friends locker and leaving her something special is always a Mennon Tzagournis good one. I don’t want to give away all of my secrets, but make sure it’s a surprise. Aug. 10, 2011 at 3:34 p.m. Like • Comment

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26 september 30, 2011 arlingtonian arlingtonian Fall Fashion Favorites by alygordon, ’13

1 - madewell ; 2 - chicwish ; 3 - dahlia ; 1 boy meets girl 5 3 From blazers to boxy button-downs, girls have chan- neled their inner-boy with this next trend. Garments that were once considered masculine have now been integrated into the wardrobes of countless fashionistas. In regards to shoes, oxfords and clunky boots have emerged as a top style. 4 1 - asos ; 2 - jades24.com ; 3 - impressionen ; 4 - madewell ; 5 - modcloth 1 4 - modcloth ; 5 - topshop ; 6 - lagar 7 3 conne.com ; color blocking 7 - emilio pucci 6 Rather then wearing one solid colored frock, stu- 4 dents have begun to “mix-it-up,” pairing a vibrant scarf or sweater with what would have otherwise 2 been a plain ensemble. Those who habitually rock this trend have several tips: choose colors from 5 different ends of the spectrum and avoid prints.

1 - vintage, c/o lookbook.nu ; 2 - toms ; 3 - missoni ; 4 - modcloth (eva franco) ; 5 - missoni ; 6 - UO

3 6 geometric prints 4 A geometric pattern—whether it be on a shirt or skirt—can transform virtually any ensemble. Howev- er, be forewarned: subtlety is key when attempting to 5 infuse these prints into an outfit. If too many patterns are mixed, your outfit may seem gaudy, even tasteless. 2 When done right, though, this trend spices up an otherwise boring outfit.

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Senior Kelly Steibler Junior Ashley Williams Sophomore Annie Deibel images arlingtonian arlingtonian september 30, 2011 27 Battlefield 3 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

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Guest columnist shares opinions about two popular video games: Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

he year 2011 has been fan boy, nor a Call of Duty fan boy, but I have vast experi- one of the best for video ence with both games, and I have come to the conclusion that T gamers, with popular titles Battlefield is the best. being released such as: Legend of For one, Call of Duty is a pick up game franchise, meaning Zelda: Skyward Sword, Gears of anyone can play it, if they can grasp a controller. There is little War 3, Elder Scrolls 5 SKYRIM, recoil­—the guns shoot straight without having to adjust your Killzone 3, Dragon Age 2 and LA aim during fire.T hen, of course, there is the notorious term Noire all being released. Howev- “camping”, or strategic hiding, which I would say 70 percent of er, there are two games this year the Call of Duty community does. that will stand out from the rest. Additionally, there are always cheap kill streaks. COD Those two are: Dice’s Battlefield does a great job rewarding the players with countless game 3 and InfinityW ard/Sledgeham- achievements and rewards, which makes you want to play by guest columnist mers Modern Warfare 3. more and buy their over-priced map packs. johngriffith, ’12 The two Battlefield, on the other hand, is not a juggernaut The Bad Company pick up and play kind of game. It’s a team- titles have been battling each other for collection has also based system that requires you to look top dog ratings ever since they were an- created a brand new out for your squad mates, capture spawn nounced by their developers and publish- online experience that no points and use your class’s special abilities ers last spring. Gamers all know that Call other developer has even to gain victory. Battlefield: Bad Company of Duty has made itself into one of the attempted‘‘ to achieve.” 2 is all team-based, and no “lone wolfing.” most easily adaptable games ever created Whenever I play, I always see my squads since Mario Brothers. While the Battlefield series hasn’t gained helping me out whenever I need assistance, which adds to the enough attention from gamers, titles such as Bad Company overall superiority of the game. and Bad Company 2 have created their own fan bases of When it comes down to choosing Battlefield 3, or Mod- squad workers and destroyers. The Bad Company collection ern Warfare this holiday season, pick whatever you think will has also created a brand new online experience that no other suit your needs. If you like the pick up and go action kind developer has even attempted to achieve. of game, then Modern Warefare is for you. Just don’t be Meanwhile, Battlefield 2 is highly popular and has a very surprised if it’s more of the same rehashed game play you’ve strong community following due to the skill-based team sys- seen since 2007. tem and realism. Whereas, Call of Duty fans have 12-year-olds But if you’re looking for a new experience, with breathtak- yelling words that would make even a sailor blush. Also, they ing visuals and an epic multi-player mode with massive real never really expand on the franchise other than throwing in a life maps, then Battlefield 3 is for you. For those who desire few more maps or weapons. a true gaming experience, then pick up Battlefield, for it is Let me tell you this fellow readers, I am not a Battlefield the best game I have played in this generation!

28 september 30, 2011 arlingtonian arlingtonian As baked sales are now outlawed in public schools under Ohio Senate Bill 210, one columnist sees the need for a black market in baked goods. Bake sales were a popular way for many student clubs to raise funds until this school year.

food. Do they really think that a simple law will suddenly make us healthy? Please, talk to me after I finish my Frosty. Sugar deprivation is not the only dilemma facing the high school’s student body, though. Clubs are suddenly faced with an unnerving prospect: we must fund raise outside the comfort of our be- loved bake sale tables. This means that as a club member, you must use your brain to unearth new methods of fundraising, a task which at times seems perilous. Photo ILLUSTRATION BY Jacob forquer Some clubs used to depend heav- ily upon bake sales; however, others are magine: As you walk craving students, myself ahead of the game, organizing events down one of the high included, have certainly that defy Newton’s Laws of Fundraising. Ischool’s many crowded considered investing in The Sudan Club, for example, has held hallways, a peculiar sight this illicit business. The a chili cookoff, a dodgeball tournament catches your eye. A stu- new law prohibits the sale and a walkathon, raising a total of $4800, dent—sporting an unusual of unhealthy foods that according to the club’s adviser Mark trench coat, a sly expres- fail to meet Ohio’s “food Boesch. sion on his face—hands and beverage standards,” Even though these events are an affec- one of his peers a cup- all while promoting nutri- tive means to profit, they have one draw- cake, quickly accepting a tion across the state. back: time. Bake sales, plain and simple, crumpled dollar in return. Or so they think. are fast, easy and of course, delicious. Upon witnessing this I have faith that Walking down the main hallway, I curious scene, one ques- by alygordon, ’13 students will find a way to used to always look for a table topped tion lingers in the back of indulge in their favorite with an assortment of goodies. Now, your mind: Could the high school really treats. In fact, I know. “The man” can take though, all I see is a bare, incomplete have a baked goods black market? our bake sales, our vending machines— space. We, the student body, need to The answer, at least for now, is an but he will never take our cars. Canes, fill this void—this empty feeling in the unfortunate no. However, with the Graeter’s, and Donatos—all of which depths of our grumbling stomachs. What recent passing of Senate Bill 210 and the are within two miles of UAHS—provide we need, my friends, is a baked goods

subsequent banning of bake sales, sugar- students with what they love most: junk black market. arlingtonian arlingtonian september 30, 2011 29 Calculator Catastrophe As students ease into a school year, some are bothered by the math department’s requirement to purchase new calculators to the tune of $130

y the end of the last of Upper Arlington the district-wide purchase of these Bschool year, rumors and magnifying the calculators is that those just starting were circulating inaccurate assumption out in middle school will not have that the UA school that UA families can to purchase a new calculator every district was going to make ends meet no year as I did, having had to buy four require every middle matter what. This could calculators over the course of six school and high school furthermore strengthen years. That doesn’t even account for student to purchase a the infamous calculators that were lost and needed brand new calculator. stereotypes pertaining replacing. For those just beginning The catch: these to UA’s wealth. sixth grade, they may only need to calculators would Another downside purchase one or two calculators, cost $130. to the new calculators ultimately saving those lucky families I asked myself, by mattiestevens, ‘13 is that teachers are now money that could be saved for college “What could possibly squandering class time tuition, among other things. be the reason for forcing every student in order to teach students how to use In addition to families feeling stressed at Jones Middle School, Hastings the calculators and software. Not only out due to the price of these calculators, Middle School and UAHS to purchase does this delay learning for days, but some seniors are refusing to purchase the one or—depending on the family— this also causes students to spend new calculators. Their rationale is that multiple calculators?” more time during tests trying to they’ll only be using the calculator for Teachers informed students that decipher the calculator keys instead one year and figure that their TI-84 Plus the reason for this drastic change of solving problems. is doing the job just fine. Seniors should was to better prepare students for the A more not be required calculator technology used in college. demanding to purchase I can understand why teachers would issue that these TI-nspire see that as a reason to make the arises with the calculators, due switch. However, this kind of advanced requirement to to the fact that calculator technology would be best purchase new they will only suited for advanced mathematics calculators is use them for courses, which not all students will the high price. nine months. want to pursue. For families I agree with The calculator includes new with more those that claim features that were not offered on the than one that the district TI-84 Plus, including a full color student, these demanding

screen, a full key pad and compatible calculators can Graphic by Erin Sankey every student computer software. cost hundreds. Not only do these from sixth However, a downfall of the new Some siblings, calculators delay learning grade to software is that the calculators require such as senior 12th grade charging at least once every three Joe Wallace and for days, but they also cause to buy a new weeks. Compared to the TI-84 Plus, junior Maddie students to spend more time $130 dollar which only requires everyday batteries Wallace, have during tests trying to decipher calculator that last about a year, the N-Spire is attempted to ‘the‘ calculator keys instead of is ludicrous. much less convenient. Imagine what share their solving problems.” Other peril a student would find themselves new calculator, students and in when their battery died the day of however this is I could be a test. not an ideal situation. Unfortunately, saving that money to pay for more I believe that the calculators are the safest option is to spend the pressing costs, such as college. We have an attempt to promote technological money so each child has a calculator to a right to protest, and what will we lose evolution in this school district, call his or her own. if we never purchase these calculators? hereby emphasizing the affluence The one upside to requiring Certainly not $130.

30 september 30, 2011 arlingtonian arlingtonian Free Student

The possibility of the UAHS football Speech! team making the playoffs. 54% 54% YAY, 35% NAY, 26% UNDECIDED Graphic by erin sankey

The new trend of girls wearing School’s censorship of T-shirts violates students’ 41% feathers in their hair. First Amendment right to freedom of expression 30% YAY, 41% NAY, 29% UNDECIDED

staffeditorial Although Carvalho was under The design for the 9/11 Memorial school authority at the time of his that opened in New York City elf-expression is of the utmost actions and was therefore subject to on Sept. 12, 2011. 85% importance and is something our school rules, the punishment given to Scountry has striven for since its him proved extremely harsh for merely 85% YAY, 4% NAY, 11% UNDECIDED beginning. When that right to freedom waving a banner with no inappropriate of speech is jeopardized, it negatively content on the actual advertisement. Michele Bachmann for the impacts not only our own lives, but also School rules prohibit items that directly Republican nominee in the 2012 the lives of all young people who wish to refer to drugs, alcohol and profanities, Presidential Election. freely express themselves. but they do not prohibit paraphernalia 47%

Recently, this right to student that promote these items. For example, 11% YAY, 42% NAY, 47% UNDECIDED freedom of speech has come under you can’t wear a Budweiser T-shirt question at the high school. At the to school, but you can wear a T-shirt Attending the bonfire before the Sept. 3 Kirk Herbstreit Football promoting an OSU football game Homecoming football game. Classic at the Ohio State University where Budweiser will be sold. 62% Stadium, junior Raul Carvalho held up Carvalho’s banner proved no 18% YAY, 62% NAY, 20% UNDECIDED a banner from the stands encouraging different. While his actual Twitter others to follow him on his now closed feed may not have been school Twitter account, RaulTrain. appropriate, the sign he was holding The remodels done to the school As punishment for promoting a was completely acceptable. Therefore, store over the summer. personal site at a school-sponsored it is our belief that his punishment was event that has explicit content on overly severe, and stripped him of his 92%

it, school officials gave Carvalho rights to self-expression. 92% YAY, 3% NAY, 5% UNDECIDED three days out-of-school suspension, The same can be said for his prohibited him from attending any classmates, who showed their Luke Fickell as the permanent further high school fall sport events support by wearing “Free Raul” T-shirts head coach for the OSU 41% and was removed from the UAHS to school. Those T-shirts were free football team. cross country team. of profanity and drug references, and

To show their support for they were therefore completely school 20% YAY, 41% NAY, 39% UNDECIDED Carvalho, and their disapproval of appropriate. It was a violation of what many believe to be an excessive students’ freedom of speech to demand The Harry Potter fan club website punishment, several of Carvalho’s that they not wear the T-shirts merely Pottermore living up to classmates wore “Free Raul” T-shirts because they supported something the people’s expectations. to school the next day. Not only was school did not. If we continue to strip 53% Carvalho punished for his actions, students of their freedom to express but many of his classmates were themselves simply because we don’t 53% YAY, 47% NAY, 0% UNDECIDED also punished,, as they were strictly agree with what they are saying (or Data for this yay or nay compiled through a survey of 10% told that they could not wear these wearing), then we will soon be left with of the student body. homemade T-shirts to school. a silent school. compiled by olivia miltner, ’13 arlingtonian arlingtonian september 30, 2011 31 Have a Great Year 2011-2012 Arlingtonian Bears!

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