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October 2005 Big Celebration Big Victory

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What Happened to Our Schedules by Zenobia Gonsalves As class orientations this a scheduling tool called MSB.

B summer brought Northsid- This program has the ability ers back to the reality of to create classes automatically returning to school, students upon requests, determine and looked forward to receiv- modify teacher loads, and sched- ing and checking their ule classes with teacher, room, class schedules in hopes of and meeting times. finding enjoyable classes “The counseling office was with good friends and teach- like a mob scene when students ers. These anticipations wanted to change their sched- were soon crushed when ules,” said Ms. Erin Kato. “I many students realized the was sympathetic to students, but

Northside College Preparatory High School mistakes on their schedules. I wasn’t mad because it did not The Errors were mainly due to affect my schedule.”

oof technical difficulties caused By the second week of by a change in the schedul- July, it became apparent that

ing program. IMPACT would not live up to “The blame cannot be its expectations. The program put solely on the program would not save the modifica- or on the creator of the pro- tions that programmers made gram, but on a combination to schedules, and CPS had to of both,” said Mr. Lim. switch back to the SI program. Prior to November 2004, Mr. Lim had to start the sched- H Vol. 7 No. 2 Vol. Mr. Leon Lim, Programmer, ules over from scratch with only used the SI program to com- a little over a month left until plete students’ schedules. orientation and eight months This program is about 30 of work to complete. This years old and Unix system delay was the major cause of based. It is not Windows Adiba Khan, Adv. 701, and Erin McMurtry, Adv. 704, discuss their schedule the mistakes in many students’ friendly and therefore does changes with Ms. Erin Kato. schedules. Photo by Zenobia Gonsalves not allow programmers to The most common mistake easily copy and paste the class into the sched- provide teachers with more instructional time with was that students were put in the wrong class. ule. students. Some freshmen were put into a class they had “The schedules were really messed up,” Teachers would be able to maintain daily at- already earned credit for in elementary or middle said Riaz Shaik, Adv. 908. “There were too tendance, record grades, create instructional lesson school. Other students were put into their second many problems with it, which made it confus- plans, and communicate directly to the main office choice classes when they were told at the end of ing to follow. This is my third week at North- and to parents. last school year that they were accepted into their side and I’m finally getting it. They should “It was difficult for me because I have four first choice. Some faced the opposite problem and have better means of presenting the schedules freshman classes, so freshmen kept switching their were put into their first choice class when they to freshmen.” schedules,” said Ms. Veronica Leljedal Hetler, Social were told that they hadn’t gotten into it. Still oth- Northside switched to another program Science teacher. “Due to all the schedule mistakes, ers found that they did not have a lunch period. called IMPACT (Instructional Management all the freshmen were confused and stressed. This “I was disappointed when I was not put into Program and Academic Tool) because of a shouldn’t have happened because it was their first my first or second choice class,” said Patrick new CPS policy that claimed SI was outdated week in high school. Many of them asked me when O’Connor, Adv. 708. and unable to perform certain functions. their lunch was, but I couldn’t tell them because I’m CPS is currently trying to fix the errors in IM- IMPACT was perceived as an advanced new.” PACT and plans to deploy it again soon. North- solution that would reduce paperwork, make To use this new program, Mr. Lim was required siders can only hope that the scheduling procedure student information more manageable, and to go through a training process to learn how to use will go more smoothly next year.

News pages 1-4 Academic Decathlon Team Embarks In • Wedding Bells Ring • The Best Hamburgers in Chicago Youth Movement • Launch Principal Lifts Off by Idrees Mohiuddin The Academic Decath- Features pages 6-7 where it competed against 49 lon Team at Northside, also other high schools nation- • Amigos de Las Americas known as ACADEC, has wide. Volunteers a solid reputation as being Recruitment began at • New Northside Teachers one of the most devoted aca- the end of last year’s season, demic teams in the school. Centerfold pages 8-9 and, according to Mr. Tabo- This school year presents ra, many freshmen showed • Halloween: What’s Going many new challenges to interest during orientation at on in Chicago? the team, as many of their the beginning of the school veteran members have Editorial pages 10-11 year. graduated. • Too Old for Halloween? “We like having fresh- Every year, the expecta- men show interest in the • Markowski: Northside’s tions for the team are high, team,” said Rebekah Kim. Big Cover-up and this year is no different. “If they join then, they can Arts & Entertainment pages 12-13 The formula for success learn to compete and be suc- has always been to develop • Switchfoot’s CD Reviewed cessful. Then next year they talent while competing at • U2 Comes to Chicago can help the team out when a high level. But this year, • Nipples, anyone? the seniors are gone.” the team is going through a At this point, students Sports pages 14-16 change. With rookie Coach of all grades are welcome to Mr. Johan Tabora on board, • Get Your Dose of Calcium join the team, and there are the team is looking forward w/ the Lacrosse Team no requirements to do so. • Kasten Breaks All Records to continued success and • Northside Eats Lane high-level competition. Along with gaining an in- “We have a good chance valuable experience through to do well this year,” said competition with other high Mr. Tabora. “The team schools and through bonding is pretty young, and we’re Jonathan Wang, Adv. 901, studies for the next Academic Decathlon meeting. with teammates, ACADEC mostly focused on learning Photo by Shoaib Khan team members also benefit together and getting along themselves by participating well. And at the same time, we want 807, and Jason Lee, Adv. 709. the team get along well,” said Re- in an extracurricular activity to compete to win.” Co-captains Rebekah Kim and bekah Kim. “We have a lot of new that is very presentable to colleges The team consists of eleven Cassie Boykin are the most experi- members, but at the same time we and universities come senior year. students, many of whom are first enced members on the team. Every want to be able to be competitive The ACADEC Team meets every year team members. The team’s year, the team’s coach appoints and win state and possibly repeat Wednesday after Colloquium in current members include: Rebekah two captains, usually seniors who 2003.” room 305 and on Saturdays be- Kim, Adv. 600, Cassie Boykin, have been a part of ACADEC long In the past, the ACADEC tween two o’clock and four o’clock. Adv. 603, Minhal Baig, Adv. 807, enough to help run the team. Kim is Team has been very successful un- ACADEC will begin competing Jessica Galang, Adv. 708, Monica entering her third year as a member der the guidance of English teacher in January and the season will con- Wojcik, Adv. 604, Puja Gopal, Adv. of the ACADEC Team and Boykin John Hahm. The team made it to tinue on into either March or April, 809, Evan Burrows, Adv. 605, Tom is entering her second year. the State Championships in 2003 depending on whether the team Skawski, Adv. 805, Sarah Hanif, “As co-captain of the team I and won, qualifying the team for makes it to the State and National Adv. 809, Alexandra Kriston, Adv. want our main goal to be to have the National Championships, Championships. Page  News The Hoof Beat Reactions to Hurricane Katrina Northside College Northside Responds to Relief Efforts by Micah Tepora It has been a few weeks since Prep High School Hurricane Katrina left a devastat- ing imprint on New Orleans and 5501 N. Kedzie other areas of the southeast. For days many people in New Orleans Chicago, IL 60625 had to endure harsh winds, intense rain, and flooding; some of them Tel: (773) 534-3954 had to sit upon rooftops, awaiting rescue. Although some were evacu- Fax: (773) 534-3964 ated before the hurricane hit, there were still those who stayed behind awaiting rescue and action by the Principal: Dr. James Lalley federal government “I don’t think they [the govern- Assistant Principal: Ms. Lisa Moreno ment] were well-prepared for it,” Advisor: Mr. Chester Tylinski said Clare Donnelly, Adv. 900. It was days until the govern- ment was finally able to send help Editors-In-Chief: Ilya Chalik, Asrar Khan, over to New Orleans. Although Anisa Isap, Monica Wojcik some argue that the necessary supplies to rescue the citizens in a completely flooded New Orleans, Elisabeth Graham, Adv. 704, reads up on the latest hurricane relief efforts. Managing Editor: Priyanka Bhagat, Ajla such as helicopters and trained Photo by Neha Alam personnel, were simply not available, raising broadcast on NBC, Kanye West relief efforts that was featured on several Sunje some believe that the Federal Emer- strayed from the script and stated that channels including MTV and VH1 News Editors: Ashraf Abbas, Natalia Emanu- gency Management Agency should not African Americans were incorrectly be- which was broadcasted for hours. have allowed any delay. ing portrayed as looters in New Orleans “We shouldn’t have had to watch the el, Rachel Ramir “They knew that this was coming,” and that President George W. Bush does concert in every single channel,” said Features Editors: Zainab Sozzer, Aisha Wa- said Sarah Ashcraft-Johnson, Adv. 903. not care about African Americans. Alyssa Sockol, Adv. 805. “If we wanted “They sort of stuck their fingers in their “I think that the problem was they to donate, we would have done so.” hid ears and said lalalala.” [lower class New Orleanians] couldn’t Hurricane Katrina has evidently hit Editorial Editor: Aliy Markowski, Muamera Among such controversy Northsid- get out of the city before the storm hit,” a soft spot in a lot of students. Many of Hadzic ers definitely have many thoughts on said Andrew Wrobel, Adv. 802. them have a great deal to say about the the hurricane relief effort so far, the There are also those who are start- slow reaction by the federal government. Centerfold Editors: Sanja Bajgoric, Anthe government’s actions when Hurricane ing to tire of the constant emphasis the However, at the same time, they feel that Mitrakos, Amania Wahid Katrina hit New Orleans and about pub- media puts on hurricane relief even as much help as possible should be given lic statements made since the tragedy, though they know it is for a good cause. towards organizations which are helping Arts and Entertainment Editors: such as those by rapper Kanye West. An example of this was a concert held the refugees and definitely show their Damon Beres, Micah Tepora to support the Salvation Army hurricane interest in helping. In a recent one-hour special fund- Sports Editors: Geethi Abraham, Idrees Mo- hiuddin Northside Heißt Willkommen die Image Editors: Neha Alam, Zenobia Gon- salves, Shoaib Khan Deutschen Umtauschestudenten: Business Manager: Syyeda Ali Satire: Ashraf Abbas, Damon Beres Northside Welcomes German Exchange Artist: Anthe Mitrakos, Sanja Bajgoric Students from Bremen, Hamburg by Elizabeth Jose Staff Many students took sideways glances from their computers and Reporters: Shoaib Ali, Zainab Bilfaqi, Max- books in the library on well Brown, Sejla Dizdarevic, Elizabeth Jose, September 19, when a large group of Ger- Mohammad Khaleelulah, Amanda Perez, man exchange students Nadir Rashid, Elizebeth Sobenes, Abir Usman, gathered around the newspapers eagerly Kana Yoo, Michelle Zacarias. searching the papers for information on the German governmental Junior Reporters: Andrea Ljevar, Visiliki elections. Mitrakos It is quite probable that they were disap- pointed in their endeav- The Hoof Beat is a monthly publication ors and were forced to produced by the Northside Prep Journal- look elsewhere for their information. ism Class. As a student-run newspaper, your Throughout their opinions are important to us. If you have any visit at Northside they have been assisted by comments, corrections, critiques, or ques- Ms. Virginia Apel. She tions, please e-mail Mr. Chester Tylinski at is the German teacher at Northside and has [email protected]. Also, if you been involved with have any interest of joining the Hoof Beat, the German exchange please come speak with Mr. Tylinski in Room program for some years now. 204. Freshmen are more than welcome to “I have to attend join; please see us for details. many meetings with German students explore many of Chicago’s great wonders. other teachers” she Photo courtesy of Ms. Virginia Apel said. The other 5 schools involved in the exchange program are , Lizzie O’Meara, Adv.601 , Caitlin Corcoran, Adv.606 , She, along with other teachers around Chicago, has been Stephen Tyng Mather High School, St. Patrick’s High School, Cory Craig, Adv.606 , Wade Killman, Adv.702 , Mark Sul- organizing the visit for the German exchange students. Ms. Amundsen High School, Lincoln Park High School, and Lane livan, Adv.607 , Teresa Guerrierio, Adv.604 , Marisol Najera, Apel said that the students “were pleasantly surprised” upon Technical High School. They have been spending time at each Adv.702 , Sandy Guttman, Adv. 603 , Jasmine Hendriks, their arrival in the U.S. of the different schools so they can experience the different Adv.708 , and Aubrey Cunat, Adv.706. “Everyone has an idea of what America is like” she said. environments. It is a rule that the exchange program must Renata Sebanagnic from Amundsen hosted Madeleine They were both surprised and enraptured by many of the occur during the school year. Therefore, the students who will Abeltshauser, Nick Smolen, Dan Vollman, Nick Niemiec, sights particularly those that were different from their homes be going to Germany from the U.S. will have to go during the and Steven Zachar of St. Patrick School hosted Maria Buck, in Germany. German school year. Elisabeth Fischer, Lorenz Carstensen, and Keno Harrihausen. Some of the things the German exchange students found On October 2, 2005 the second of the two groups of Ger- Patrick Leyland, Jorge Miranda, and Erik Kistler of Lane interesting were the skyscrapers downtown and the sports man exchange students will be returning to Germany. The first Tech High School hosted Markus Ehm, Lukas Gable, and program in CPS schools. of the two groups was from Bremen, Germany. They were Michael Kutscher. “They might be able to take some of these ideas to Ger- younger than the second group that came from Hamburg, Lincoln Park hosted 5 German students. They were Julia many and start something,” said Ms. Apel. Germany. Grille, Nicholas Lutherath, Jochen Martichewski, Josia This exchange program was created 8 years ago, and The group from Hamburg, Germany was made up of 25 Nauck, and Jytte Christiansen. The hosts were Marguerite Ko- people that have been involved with it for a long time admit students and 3 adults. The three teachers were Mr. Werner renblit, Ryan McElbaney, Manuel Silvetre, Ben Tupper, and that they have been able to see the subtle changes each year. Lamp, who went to Mather, and Mr. Peter Dittmann and Ms. Daniel Hoppe. Max Goronzi was hosted by Antwaun Sargent During the first years the German students would dress differ- Ortrud Dittman, who both went to Lincoln Park. Northside from Mather. ently, but now they blend in much more. hosted 11 students. Ms. Apel said that during the time they were here they “I didn’t know they were here,” said Michelle Lopez, Adv. They were Rebecca von Ghyzy, Annika Hollander, Lara not only went to different high schools in Chicago, but they 906. Kasler, Marett Klahn, Jan Overbek, Julius Plenz, Catharina explored the various sights and took trips downtown. It was an This may be in part to the fact that Northside is not the Schlosser, Martin Schunke, Helena Sommer, Vincent Wachter, interesting experience for the German exchange students and only school hosting the German exchange students. and Franz Eckhardt. Their hosts were Stefanie Urian, Adv.602 for the students that met them around the schools. October 2005 News Page  New Start for Everyone Lecture Back To School Night For Parents Series Invades by Vasiliki Mitrakos On Tuesday, Septem- new. ber 13th, parents filled the “I have never expe- Northside hallways playing the role of rienced this before, the their children, while happily music was awesome,” by Shoaib Khan roaming the school and attend- said Ilyas Ahmed. “It Northside is set to host a four lecture series ing mini-classes. “Mini-class is more soothing than a by four distinguished professors, two of whom Night” is a Northside tradition bell and helps with the are world renowned Shakespeare Scholars. The that allows parents to see what transition through the Northside English Department, in coordination Northside students are really classes.” with Wright College, arranged for the four literary in for. They can meet teachers In past years, the scholars to discuss Shakespeare’s play, King Lear. and take their own notes on parents of seniors at- classes. The parents started off tended and participated by attending advisory for ten less on parent night. minutes. This year teachers were “I think [advisory] is nice, glad to see a greater it’s a time to feel at home,” number of their parents said Mrs. Capapas, mother of a attending parent’s freshmen. night. Even new teach- Parents then had four ers had good views minutes to arrive to their child's about parent night. next class, which was also Parents observe one of Northside’s mini science courses during “There was a good ten minutes long. Most par- Parent Night. turn out, and it was fun ents enjoyed the idea of attend- Photo by Vasiliki Mitrakos to meet the parents”, ing class, while some decided the teachers and classes their Wojcik, mother of a fresh- said Ms. Lisa Price, to skip classes and lounge in Mr. Snow advertises and answers questions children have. man and senior. “I think it’s English department teacher. about the upcoming King Lear Lecture Series. the atriums. Refreshments and “I think the teachers are perfect.” “Parents seemed excited and Photo by Shoaib Khan cookies were provided for the great,” said Mrs. Kakacek. “I think it is wonderful,” enthusiastic.” parents during “lunch”. “They are young and ener- said Mrs. Grigoropoulos. “It Many parents thought the All of the AP English Language and Composi- Student volunteers were getic.” prepares the high school stu- night was worthwhile because tion students and AP Literature and Composition available to answer any ques- Although at first the block dents for college.” they were able to meet the students are being encouraged to attend at least two tion that parents had anddirect scheduling may have seemed Parents also liked the idea teachers and experience a day of the four lecture series. Students who plan to at- them to the right classes. They confusing, some parents did of having music during the of their child’s complex high tend the lecture series will receive a copy of the play also helped the parents under- like it. time they switched classes. school life. The night finally King Lear. stand the schedule and find “I love it, you don’t have “It’s far more creative to ended at nine o’clock, and “It is understood that the primary attendees will their child’s advisory. Over too many classes everyday, and have music instead of a bell,” parents went home, happy that be high school students who are taking Advanced the course of the night, the you have more time toprepare said Eunice Deane-Herren. For they didn’t have school the Placement English,” said Mr. Snow. “The level of parents were acquainted with for the next day,” said Mrs. some the music was entirely next day. intellectual engagement should be very high.” “Even though I will be required to attend the lecture series through AP Literature, I still wouldn’t miss out on the opportunity to attend the lecture A New LAUNCH Principal series,” said Pablo Anaya, Adv. 600. “The lecture se- by Nadir Rashid ries will be a great way to learn about Shakespeare.” There is a new principal-in-train- is one of the best schools I have seen, Each lecture series is planned to last approxi- ing on the Northside Staff - Mr. Excellent!” mately one hour and will be followed by a question Davoud Chitsaztehrani, Launch Although there is an exceptional staff, and answer session between the lecturers and the Principal. according to many students, Northside can attendees. During this time students can share any The Launch Principal program always use another helping hand. We have thoughts and ask questions they have regarding the trains future principals for the Illinois many people helping to keep this school play. School Districts. Mr. Chitsaztehrani organized and assisting with students’ “What a wonderful opportunity to bring togeth- applied on November 2004 to the problems. If a student were to be late for er famous literary scholars,” said Mr. Randy Snow, “Kelloggs” company, known to help school, they would probably go to the at- the AP English Literature and Composition teacher. people get their internship within tendance office. If they needed help with “Teachers, parents, and friends of Northside are school job requirements. another social problem, they could always about to experience what is sure to be the Northside “[The Launch] program has a go to their counselor. All in all, practicing intellectual event of the year [Lecture Series].” very rigorous selection process,” said to become a new principal is tough work, Admission will be free and the event will be held Mr. Chitsaztehrani. but it also has its benefits. in the auditorium. All students who want to expand To actually join this program, To be chosen for a Launch internship, their knowledge of the great Shakespearian work one must fulfill the requirements as there are specific requirements. Being good are encouraged to attend. The lecture series will also at communicating and working hard, with be open to parents and students from other CPS an intern before becoming a fulltime Mr. Davoud Chitsaztegran is busy at work school administrator. Mr. Chitsazteh- studying Northside’s curriculum. a love for children and a knack for manage- schools that have the AP English program. rani has been working as a classtroom Photo by Shoaib Khan ment are just a few. Mr. Chitsaztehrani “All four of the lecturers will bring their own teacher for about four years, and possesses all of these and was fortunate unique understanding of Shakespeare and King now wants to further his ability to returning to an elementary school for the enough to be selected for the internship. Lear to what will hopefully be a very diverse audi- become a future principal. He would like remainder of the year. Mr. Chitsaztehrani Many teachers apply, but a few are chosen ence,” said Mr. Snow, the AP English Literature and to become a school administrator because trained at Northwestern University for four for Launch internship training. Mr. Chit- Composition teacher. “Those who are very familiar he wants to help students and adults in a weeks before being selected for the Launch saztehrani is still training, but seems to with King Lear to those who have no previous expe- mature environment. The Launch learning internship in late May. have a promising future in teaching. rience with King Lear are welcome.” experience is an excellent indicator of what “It is a wonderful experience working “This is an extremely great learning ex- The first of the four-lecture series will take place working as a principal will be like. He will with great principals such as Dr. LAlley,” perience, and it will help me in the future on October 20th, and each lecture will last from 7:00 be at Northside for three quarters before said Mr. Chitsaztehrani. “Truly Northside with my goals,” Mr. Chitsaztehrani said. to 8:15 p.m. David Bevington, a Horton Distin- guished Humanities Professor at the University of Chicago, is expected to lecture on that day. The second lecture is scheduled for October 27th, and will be conducted by Perry Buckley, a PSAE Testing at Northside Professor of English at the Wilbur Wright College. The third is scheduled for November 3rd, and by Max Brown Wendy Doniger, Mircea Eliade Distinguished It seems during high school as 20 out of the total 180 points. This Service Professor from Divinity School and the Uni- that one’s existence revolves could be a result of the more intimate versity of Chicago, will be leading this lecture. entirely around test-taking. learning setting, or simply the fact that The final lecture will be on November 10th. The Prairie State Achievement in order to be accepted into the school Richard A. Strier, Sulzberger Professor from the Examination (PSAE) is no you are already assumed to be in the University of Chicago, will be wrapping up the Fall exception to this feeling. top 95th percentile. Lecture Series. What used to be called As to what can be done about Of the four lecture series, the two most inter- the ISAT (Illinois Standards improving test scores, there is not much esting discussions will be of David Benington and Achievement Test) in grade that can be said on the subject. Like Richard A. Strier, the two world renowned scholars. school is now back as the most any test, the best way to prepare Both of the scholars do not agree on many issues. PSAE, a more advanced and is to get a decent amount of sleep the “David Bevington and Richard Strier (from the certainly tougher test than its night before and to eat a healthy and University of Chicago) are world renown Shake- predecessor. This test will filling meal the morning of the exam. speare scholars,” said Mr. Snow. “This becomes a not directly help you get into Most of the review for this test is the great opportunity for Northside students and our college, nor will it give you learning that you already do throughout extended Northside family to rub shoulders with the Advanced Placement credit the year. Although the cliche “teach- best of the literary best.” when you get there, but it is ing to the test” is considered to be bad, “I read King Lear last year in AP Language,” certainly useful in its own right. teachers will often cover the material said Daniel Kittakka, Adv. 603. “The opportunity to It measures the relationship of that will be on the test shortly before synthesize some of the ideas of established scholars students and schools to Illinois Northside students have exceeded standards for students take it. would be extremely valuable though I don’t know if Learning Standards, identifying three consecutive years. The test is commonly only adminis- I would have time to go.” what works and what still needs Image courtesy of Dr. J. Lalley. tered to those in 11th grade, however a Students who attend at least three of the four work in state education. retake is offered for seniors. Included in lectures will be receiving a “Certificate of Comple- The test has many different aspects of evaluation. It covers the test is the ACT, a test used in college applications, because the tion.” The English Department teachers are very Reading, Mathematics, and Science, with Writing and Social Board of Education wants the test to be individually valuable to excited and anxious for this lecture series to take Science having been dropped over the course of the last year. As students to encourage their best work. In fact, an excellent job on place. Moreover, the idea of world renowned schol- always expected of NCPHS students, they score extremely well the test is rewarded. Prairie State Achievement Awards are given ars coming to Northside has many teachers excited on the exam. Over the past four years, the school has seen the in recognition of outstanding performance on the PSAE. Winners to learn about their views on King Lear. raw and percentile score averages increase steadily. These scores receive certificates during senior year for each subject in which exceed those of District, State, and suburban schools by as many they scored excellently. Page  News The Hoof Beat A Summer’s Success in Latin Northside Students Excell at NJCL Convention by Natalia Emanuel The microphone blared “Begin!” and stu- tion, Prose, and also in the of Northside’s Adam Swiatlowski, Alex dents began to read and scribble answers. In 11th/12th grade Photography Poniecki, and Harold Jaffe, all on the Latin the first week of August, this summer, twenty contest. In the Junior Mara- 1 team, and Kavinda Wewegama, Andrew Northside students attended the National thon, 9th grade essay contest, Foertsch-Jans (Adv. 707), Erin McMurtrey Junior Classical League Convention (NJCL and Latin 1 Latin Derivatives (Adv. 704), and David Velasco (Adv. 700), Convention) at the University of Missouri. test Harold Jaffe, Adv. 802, respectively, on the Latin 2 team. This convention allows students to par- won second places. “The Latin one and Latin two Certamen ticipate in all different types of competitions Harold Jaffe also took Teams were very impressive, [considering] concerning and related to Latin. Among these third place in the 400 yd. we have never gotten higher than 5th place,” competitions are Academic Contest, Certa- Junior Track competition. said Mark Spreitzer, a recently graduated men, Creative Arts, Graphic Arts, Olympika Kavinda Wewegama, Adv Latin student who participated at NJCL. “5th and Ludi. 707, won third in Boy’s 10th place on a national level is quite good and In the Academic Contests are written tests grade Sight Latin. Max Swi- to get two teams scoring that high is excel- on all sorts of Latin-related subjects, ranging atlowski, Adv. 603, won third lent – it shows that they have been working from Latin derivations of English words to in 50 yd. Butterfly Swimming hard.” ancient Roman lifestyle. Certamen is game as well as in the 11th grade Mr. Tylinski was also especially proud played amongst three teams of four members Essay Contest. Kelsey Koon of this. in which participants are asked questions also took third in 11th/12th “Illinois has come at the edge of becom- and the team who answers correctly first is grade Decorative Stitching ing an elite state at Certamen,” he said given a bonus question upon a similar topic and 11th grade Latin Oratory. with pride. “This is quite an extraordinary to answer. Adam Swiatlowski took third achievement since so many states support Creative Arts include oratories as well as in both Latin 1 Greek Deriva- their teams in preparation with summer essay and modern myth writing. The Graphic tives Test and Level 1 Greek camps, funding, and multiple coaches, which Arts Contests consist of various forms of Life and Literature. Michael Illinois does not do.” visual arts such as sculpture, photography, Pomeranz, a Northside Despite the fact that it was under his tu- and jewelry. Swimming, Track and Mara- student who graduated last telage that the Northside students did so well thon competitions fall under the category of year, won third in Advanced at NJCL, Mr. Tylinski eschewed any credit Olympika Contests, while group sports such Latin Mottoes Test, English given to him, putting the emphasis upon his as basketball, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, and Oratory, and 12th grade Latin students. soccer are included in the Ludi Competitions. Oratory. “The students, from the beginning, have In each of these competitions Northside Additionally, there were motivated each other and have developed the students placed within the top five places. individual honors that were Latin program,” said Mr. Tylinski. Jordan Stacey, Adv. 600, Adam Swiatlowski, not ranked. For instance, Instead Mr. Tylinski focuses upon the Adv. 809, and Katherine Nunes, Adv. 704, all Michael Pomeranz gave the support that he has gotten for the school’s took first place ribbons. Jordan won first place NJCL Closing Speech, which Latin program. in the talent show, which is often considered got a standing ovation. “There are a lot of great things happen- to be of professional quality. Adam walked “According to people ing at Northside and all of these are part of away with a blue ribbon for 9th grade Latin who have been there for Alumnus Michael Pomeranz, recipient of the 2005 Susan why it is doing so well and help account for Oratory. Katherine took a first place ribbon decades, this has never hap- and Dennis Webb Scholarship for excellence in Latin, the successes of the Latin program,” noted for her participation in the Latin 2 Open pened before,” reported Mr. gives a closing session speech at the National Jr. Classical Mr. Tylinski. “Yet all of our successes are Certamen Competitions. Tylinski, Northside’s Latin League Convention. due in part to the support and encourage- Northside students also took second teacher. Photo by Dominka Kozera ment of Dr. Lalley.” places. Jennifer Toms, Adv. 701, won second Michael Pomeranz also team prizes. Both Illinois’ Latin 1 and Latin Even though Northside students have place for her jewelry in the 10th grade Jewelry received the $2000 Susan and Dennis Webb 2 Competitive Certamen Teams took fifth done so well in the 2005 National Competi- contest. Alex Poniecki, Adv. 804, won second Scholarship for excellence in Latin at the con- place. At NJCL, each state competes against tions, they are hardly allowing themselves to place on his Latin 1 Roman Life Test. Kelsey vention. This was one of four Latin related the other states. The majority of the Illinois relax. Within the first two weeks of school, Koon, Adv. 602, took second places for her scholarships Michael received in 2005. Certamen teams were composed of North- students had begun practicing for upcoming recitation in the Latin Dramatic Interpreta- Northside students also walked away with side students. These state teams consisted Certamen competitions. Wedding Bells Ring at Northside by Monica Wojcik A school gymnasium is “It was really nice to see all our friends, and our grand- an uncommon venu e for parents for the last time in the U.S.,” said Mr. Santiago. “And a wedding, but it was the they got to see their grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and perfect place for one North- even great-great grandchildren.” side teacher and his bride. On One interesting event of the evening was the traditional August 6, Mr. Christopher Korean ceremony Pyebeck. In this ceremony, the newlyweds Santiago, of Northside’s Art honor their parents by bowing, and in return, their parents Department, married Ms. and relatives give marriage advice. The family throws dates Debra Rhee, with the recep- and chestnuts, which the bride and groom are supposed to tion held in Northside’s own catch, and the number of each that they catch determines the gymnasium. number of boy and girl children they will have. The newly- After the ceremony weds and family are all wearing traditional Korean garments at Rockefeller Memorial as well. Chapel, the bridal party was Mr. Santiago emphasized that a large part of the wed- whisked away in a limousine ding was a team effort, as friends, family, and Northside staff to Northside, where family helped pull the night off. and friends eagerly waited. “It was so fun, so many people helped us do it,” said Mr. The guests were greeted with Santiago. artfully arranged appetizers “Mr. Harada found the weather balloons, Mr. Koreman in the cafeteria. Afterwards, provided the helium; the staff helped - Maureen, Teo, Edwin, they made their way down Nick, and Gerard.” the hall to the gym, which Students from Mr. Santiago’s advisory, Advisory 604, also was transformed into a blue helped at the wedding as servers, and several recent alumni and white wonderland. were also photographers. The room evoked impres- “I had a really good time working for them,” said Dao sions of a starry summer Nguyen, Adv. 604. night under luminous white Mr. and Mrs. Santiago go down the aisle at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel at the “We had a sense of control, the eight of us, working for tents, rather than the maroon University of Chicago on August 6, 2005. five hundred people. The room looked really nice too.” and silver décor usually Photo by Katie Schuering But it was the little moments and accents that personalized evident in the gym. White gym, there were traditional Korean dishes, while on the South the day. In keeping with the school theme, the hallways were holiday lights were strung across the room, held up by giant side of the gym traditional Filipino dishes were served. The decorated with fliers advertising different clubs - and starring white weather balloons, creating the illusion of floating stars buffet was open throughout the night, until the sweet table was the bride and groom themselves. and celestial bodies. Tables were accented with blue place set up. Drinks included soda, as well as water, and were set up “Originally the plan was to use a school bus [instead of settings, and illuminated with white floating candles. Excess in iced coolers near the serving areas. a limousine],” said Mr. Santiago. “But we were afraid of the tablecloths draped elegantly over the bleachers and walls Entertainment included a full eight piece band, After-Hours, heat, and we couldn’t find a bus with air conditioning in all of effectively camouflaged gym equipment, and completed the who played a variety of modern and classic rock songs, as well Illinois.” outdoor tent impression. as some of the bride and groom’s old favorites. The bride and With any event there can often be mishaps; however, in The idea to use the school was first bandied about as a groom actually shared a fun moment on the large dance floor this case they were limited to the weather balloons, which kept joke, but became more appealing as it fit Mr. and Mrs. Santi- in the middle of the room when the band played Steve Miller’s falling from the ceiling and bringing down the lights. After ago’s needs ideally. However, at first the room was somewhat “Jungle Love.” they were refilled with helium, the problem was solved. Hall- challenging to rent, but everything went smoothly afterwards. “We were going to dance, and people cleared the floor for way music was also planned, but it didn’t go through. A primary issue for them was cuisine, as they wanted to serve us,” said Mr. Santiago. The bride and groom were also so excited that they didn’t both traditional Filipino and Korean fare. “We were the only ones on the dance floor, and we went have a chance to eat. “We thought it would be fun, something different,” said all out. It was one of the most fun moments of the night.” “We didn’t eat the whole day,” said Mr. Santiago. “When Mr. Santiago. The older guests danced the night away, while the younger we left at 12:30 a.m., Deb was still hungry.” “Food was very important to us, and no caterer could do guests were entertained in the teacher’s lounge by the magi- As the room slowly and reluctantly cleared out and began both. So we needed to find a place where we could create our cian and the balloon artist, brought in especially for the kids. to resemble the Northside gym once again, memories of a own cuisine.” Family, however, was most important for the bride and lifetime were made. The food was provided by four different caterers. The groom. Relatives even flew in from the Philippines and Korea “I was so happy. I was very excited about the whole day,” dinner was served buffet-style, and set up at serving stations at for the wedding. There were over five-hundred-fifty guests said Mr. Santiago. “We had the biggest electric slide line each of the four corners of the room. On the North side of the total. anyone’s ever seen in the history of weddings!”

Page 6 Features The Hoof Beat Changes Impact Two Worlds United by Amigos Earnings in de las Americas Volunteers by Abir Usman Volunteers from Amigos de las ing exercises and the promotion of program was definitely a worth- Pig in the Sidewalk Americas, a non-profit organization healthy habits. while way to spend my summer,” that coordinates cultural exchange “I learned that the relationships said Miriam. “It was satisfying to programs to Latin American you build and experiences you have see the work and money spent to get Cafe countries for high school and col- are much more valuable and long there actually benefiting people.” lege students learning Spanish, lasting than anything you can learn Amigos de las Americas, which by Sanja Bajgoric recently visited Northside with new in school or write on a test,” said has approximately 600 participants A more efficient and incentive-filled Pig in the Sidewalk Café information about their programs Katy, adding that the best part of from all over the country, has a well returns to Northside. for 2005. Each year a group of the trip were the people she met and established reputation and has been Many changes were made to the Café since last year. A major volunteers travel to either Costa modification undergone in the café was with the variety on its menu. Rica, the Dominican Republic, While the Pig in the Sidewalk Café no longer offers fresh bagels, it has Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, expanded the variety of drinks. Now the café offers costumers a variety Panama, or Paraguay to work with of teas, smoothies, coffees, and other specials. The biggest addition to members of the community on dif- the menu has been ice cream. ferent public health, education, and Bagels were discontinued because the café incurred some prob- environmental programs ranging lems as of last year. Mrs. Lisa from latrine construction to youth Moreno, vice-principal, stated programs teaching dental hygiene. that the Department of Health This unique program pledges to waved fines at Northside Col- work with the communities on lege Prep because the café was projects rather than simply provid- not certified. The Department ing aid. The students have the op- of Health worried about the portunity to live with host families sanitation of food sold at the and essentially become a part of the Café. Due to such qualms, a Katy Hintzen posing at a party with children she worked with in her community. $500 fine could have easily been youth-to-youth project. Mr. Robert Blease, a Spanish given to the Café, through vio- Photo courtesy of Katy Hintzen teacher at Northside, first intro- lations in which some crumbs duced the summer program to the relationships she formed. in existence since 1965. However, might have been found or vari- students in 2003. Unfortunately, Miriam Dolnick, who also as noted by Mr. Blease, it has not David Velasco, Adv. 700, scoops able temperature of the foods. there was not much interest among participated in a youth to youth gained the public exposure it ice cream for Pig in the Sidewalk In addition, food is no longer al- the students and no one partici- program, but in a higher region in deserves. In fact it is very likely that customers. lowed outside the cafeteria due pated in the program. However, in Mexico in Michoacan, likewise many students who may be interest- Photo by Shoaib Khan to mouse droppings being found 2004, when Mr. Blease reintroduced appreciated the bonds that were ed in this type of experience do not last year, once again putting a red light on the health code. Amigos de las Americas, it caught formed during her 6 week stay. know about the program. Therefore, However, the change in the menu seems to have had a positive the eye of two eager pupils. Katy “We were embraced by Mr. Blease and the World Languag- effect. Hintzon, Adv. 603, and Miriam everyone in our community,” es Department at Northside have “Our profits have definitely gone up since last year,” said Head of been working hard to advertise it to Operations, Kevin Kinnebrew, Adv. 709. “I think the main reasons are students and increase the number of that the workers have become more efficient, since more people work volunteers from Northside. during a lunch period, and the fact that bagels are no longer served has “If I knew about the program speeded up the process in which the customers are served.” when I was in high school, I would The Pig in the Sidewalk Café is open mornings, afternoons, and have signed up immediately,” said during all of the lunch periods. Two to three students work at every Mr. Blease. “I wouldn’t advocate shift and there is a designated manager for every lunch period. This the program so much if I wasn’t year, students can no longer get service hours for working at the café, confident in how beneficial it is to and instead they are paid $3 to $4 per hour, depending on how long the students involved.” they have had their positions. As of now, there are a total of eighteen Along with adding a special students working at the Café. At the beginning of the year, the manag- touch to college applications and ers conducted interviews with students interested in working at the the over 300 service learning hours café. gained, everyone involved with “I love managing the café,” said Head of Operations, Kevin Kinne- Amigos de las Americas agrees that brew, Adv. 709. “It’s a good opportunity to learn about business from a the benefits of the program reach first hand perspective.” beyond the summer that the student The other students enjoy working at the café as well, because they spends abroad. get to earn some money with a job that does not take much of their “Amigos de las Americas was a time from their lives outside of school. great opportunity to really step out This modification is now producing $500 in profits. However, these Katy Hintzen making tortillas with her host family in Guanajuato. of my comfort zone and to explore profits are still being used to pay off the $3,500 left in debt to the de- Photo courtesy of Katy Hintzen a new culture,” said Katy. partment who loaned the café money prior to its opening. This depart- In order to participate in the ment would have already been paid off, if it was not for the $2,100 in Dolnick, Adv. 603, decided to take said Miriam. “They opened their program, volunteers must be 16 theft from last year. The managers at the café plan on donating future on the challenge and traveled to arms without hesitation, giving us years old by September 1, 2006, profits to the school fundraiser as soon as the debts are paid off, which Mexico during the summer of 2005. everything from a home and food to have successfully completed their should happen in the next couple of weeks. The student staff also Katy participated in a 6 week support in our work.” sophomore year of high school, and hopes to modify the café with better materials and machines. program in Guanajuato, Mexico, Miriam, along with other have taken at least two years of high The Pig in the Sidewalk Café is obviously a student-run business where she worked on a youth to volunteers from Amigos chapters all school Spanish. with some involvement by the vice-principal, Ms. Moreno. Though the youth teaching project that among across the country, ran a day camp The application materials, business had a rocky start, it has truly evolved to become an efficient other things focused on social de- for children where she educated which are due by April 14th, are business that will not only benefit the students’ interests but the overall velopment and self esteem, which them about public health. available on-line at www.ami- positive attitude of Northside College Prep. included leadership and team build- “Participating in the Amigos goslink.org. “You Are a Woman Who is Eight Northsiders Months Pregnant” Return to School by Elizabeth Sobenes Mr. Snow Holds Auditions for the Fall Play The 2005-2006 school year marked a new beginning for several students at Northside. The Chicago Public School by Kana Yoo (CPS) year, once again, commenced after Labor Day in an Students clustered outside the theater doors on Monday, from leaning over walkers to holding their bulging bellies. attempt to ensure the attendance of as many students as pos- September 19 and Tuesday, September 20 as they waited pa- Mr. Snow looked for several factors in the students’ acting, sible on the first day. The first day attendance rate rose from tiently for their turn to audition for this year’s Fall Production, including how comfortable they were on stage, their pres- 91% last year to 92% this year within CPS. At Northside, the Our Town, by Thornton Wilder. ence, their imagination, and their ability to take on another attendance rate was not an issue, for 99.5% of students were “I’m not worried because all you can do is your best,” said character that was not familiar. present. Out of 1,030 students, only 5 were absent. Not only Stella Martin, Adv. 607, before auditioning. “If you get in, you “I am just looking at how they move their bodies on did a high percentage attend, but a few students that were get in. If you don’t, then you try out for the next one.” stage,” said Mr. Snow. questioned expressed an optimistic view on their first day In groups of five, hopeful students filed into the dark The next step in the auditioning process was further ques- impressions. auditorium towards the brightly lit stage. There, they stood tioning. Mr. Snow picked out students and asked questions “I had a few mishaps, but it was an overall good day,” in a line in front of director, Mr. Randy Snow of the English such as, “How would your enemies describe you?” (“In- said Chyei Vinluan, Adv. 908. Department, and assistant teacher director, Ms. Lisa Price, timidating and loud,” responded Jane Fidman, Adv. 705), “The first day of school was very exciting for me because who sat hidden in the back rows of the theater. and “Why are you auditioning for the play?” (“To test my I was able to see old friends, get back into the school routine, One by one, those auditioning were asked to give their boundaries,” said Jasmine Hendricks, Adv. 708.) and have fun,” said Isabel Yanes, Adv. 804. name, previous theater experiences, and scheduling conflicts. From there, one or two students from the group were “Returning back to school gave me a good feeling,” said “I am looking for a diverse group of kids to work with, asked to read a monologue excerpted from the play, Our Bryant Valdez, Adv. 709. “I was able to see familiar faces and students who are experienced and students who are inexperi- Town. Geoff Edwards, Adv. 707, read for the part of Mr. have the notion that I would be able to hang out with my close enced,” said Mr. Snow. “I think it will benefit everyone to have Webb. After the audition, he felt “pretty decent” about his friends every day.” different abilities.” performance but said, “I’m not going to assume anything; I For seniors, not only was it their first day as a senior class, After covering the basic introductions, Mr. Snow in- might jinx it.” it was also their final first day as a high school student. structed the students to walk around the stage between the red Mr. Snow does not want students with other activities to “As a senior, I thought everything would be the same as curtains. overextend themselves because play rehearsals will be tak- usual,” said Kesha Butler, Adv. 605. “However, I was struck Gradually, he gave further commands: “It’s a lazy Sunday ing place three days a week for two hours each day. Actors by the number of people in the school. It was very crowded.” afternoon…and you are 75 years old…it’s starting to rain.” are also expected to devote individual practice outside of While embarking upon a new academic year, Northside Other situations included being an eight-month pregnant school rehearsals. As the play dates, Thursday, November 17 students will continue to create their first impressions upon woman, and a kindergartener on the first day of school. As through Saturday, November 18, approach, Saturday rehears- their fellow teachers and peers and will strive to complete a the characters changed, students transformed their bodies als will be added. successful year at Northside. October 2005 Features Page 7 Northside Welcomes New Teachers by Neha Alam and Amania Wahid Along with many new students, Mr. John Belcaster Ms. Bhumika Gor undergraduate and graduate studies “I’ve really enjoyed all the the 2005-2006 school year has Mr. John- Ms. Bhumi- at Northwestern University, where people, teachers and students [at brought an array of new teachers Belcaster has ka Gor, who pre- she received her Bachelor of Arts Northside],” said Ms. Naughton. to the Northside community. All previously taught viously taught in History and Anthropology and a “I feel lucky to be here. I suppose the new teachers come with diverse at Providence at Crane High master of science in Education. I’m a little concerned that some backgrounds and experiences but St. Mel High School, is a new “So far my experiences have students are trying to ‘fast-forward’ with the same vision: enriching the School. He has English teacher. been very good,” said Ms. Hetler. “I their lives to get to the next level Northside community. a bachelor of She teaches am really enjoying getting to know instead of enjoying their time here.” Mr. Steve Arnam arts in history Multicultural all the teachers, staff and students. Ms. Daisy Simbulan Mr. Steve and economics from Northwestern Literature, American Literature, as Everyone has such a positive at- Ms. Daisy Arnam is a new University, a master of sciences in well as Survey Literature. She is a titude.” Simbulan, a new addition to the history from Yale University and a graduate from the University of Illi- Mr. Mike Myers Weight Train- science depart- juris doctor (J.D.) degree from Yale nois at Chicago where she majored Mr. Mike ing and Physical ment and is cur- Law School. in English and Education. Meyers, also Education II rently teaching “Mr. Belcaster makes world Ms. Gor, a strong believer in the an addition to teacher, is also Honors Chem- studies fun,” said Mohammed importance of being socially aware, the Northside the replacement istry First and Advanced Placement Ahmed, Adv. 907. “Sure he gives hopes to teach her students to learn Social Science for Mr. Dave Biology. However, he intends to a lot of homework, but he gets us from others in order to further un- Department, has Vanoni as the athletic director. propose the addition of an Aquatic to think broader. We think about derstand themselves as well as the previously taught “I came to Northside because Biology class to Northside’s cur- topics from different points of view rest of the world. at Bowen High one of my loves is athletics,” said riculum and hopes to make the class which is something we all need to “I came to Northside to become School, Best Ms. Simbulan. “The high school I a reality for next year. do. Overall he is great World Stud- a better teacher,” said Ms. Gor. Practice High School, and Young came from had a very small athletic Mr. Arnam attended South ies teacher.” “The students are great anywhere, Women’s Leadership Charter program and I was attracted to the Hampton University where he Mr. Daniel Caldwell but this is a school with many op- School. He has earned his bachelor opportunity of being the athletic majored in Marine Biology. He has Mr. Daniel portunities from which teachers can of arts in English from Kent State director at a larger school.” also attended the University of Chi- Caldwell is teach- learn a lot from. I can't convince University and a Master of Arts The idea of teaching her former cago, Northeastern University, and ing four Honors my students to be life long learners in history from the University of students from Alexander Graham National Lewis University, which Physics classes unless I practice it myself.” Illinois in Chicago. Bell Elementary, who spoke so is where he received his masters in and one Honors Ms. Veronica Leljedal Hetler Ms. Jill Naughton highly about the school, also at- Science Education. Environmental Ms. Ve- Ms. Naugh- tracted her to Northside. Along Mr. Arnam formerly taught at Science class. ronica Hetler ton is teach- with teaching at Bell Elementary for Theodore Roosevelt High School, He has previously taught at the is covering two ing five IMP five years, Ms. Simbulan has also Calumet College, Edison Regional University of Maryland, the Univer- courses in the 1 classes and taught at Chicago Academy High Gifted Center, and John G. Shedd sity of Illinois, Kelly High School social science has a freshmen School. She graduated from DePaul Aquariam. He has also previously and Lane Technical High School. department. advisory. She University and is currently working coached swimming at Von Steu- Mr. Caldwell has a Bachelor of She has one has an Electrical on her Master. ben Metropolitan Science Center, Arts from St. John’s College and a class of Honors Engineering and Northside is different in many Northside, and Roosevelt. Master in the Philosophy of Science U.nited States an English degree aspects, but Ms. Simbulan finds When asked what he likes the from the University of Illinois. He History and from the University of Notre Dame, that the independence given to the best about Northside, Mr. Arnam is also a graduate of the Golden four World Studies classes in ad- which she attended on a full four- students transcends the others. said it was the fact that much of Apple Teacher Education Program. dition to teaching the Consumer year scholarship based on academic “The teachers treat students the teaching done at Northside is “My experience at Northside so Education Colloquium. This is performance and overall achieve- as young adults and students are student directed. far has been challenging and exhila- Ms. Helter’s first year of teach- ment in high school. She is cur- also respectful and do not take “The teachers have opportuni- rating,” said Mr. Caldwell. “[One ing; prior experience comes from rently working on a Masters degree advantage of the freedoms given to ties to teach outside the box and thing I like about Northside] are the student teaching at Francis W. in teaching, in her case secondary them,” she said. there aren’t many strict guidelines students who enjoy their freedom Parker School and observing at school mathematics. She previously Photos by Neha Alam, Zenobia that we have to follow,” he said. and take responsibility.” Senn High School. She completed taught at Mather High School. Gonzales, and Anisa Isap Hurricane Katrina Storms Pansee-Goree, Northside Picos-Tanos? by Zainab Sozzer While Hurricane Katrina has impacted the nation as a Mrs. Thu Nguyen and her business partner, John Vu, lived whole, it has also struck the lives of Northsiders. It has left in Buras, located in the southern tip of Louisiana, where they Mr. Lucero’s Mystery them in a position to not only grieve together, but to also help successfully ran a business. Although they were not physically the victims. harmed, they lost all material items they owned, and their Boxes Challenge Hurricane Katrina, a Category 5 storm, began stirring in business was wrecked. by Kana Yoo late August just north of Miami, Florida, and then sped to- “Everything she worked for 20 years,” said Mr. Nguyen, What do peppers have to do with a blue dinosaur? wards New Orleans. There it inflicted the greatest damage and “everything was wiped out.” Pansee-Goree and Picos-Tanos of course! On the first day of continued to wreak havoc upon the states of Louisiana, Mis- A day before the hurricane hit, Mrs. Nguyen and Mr. Vu school, September 6, students entered Northside to find barren sissippi, and Alabama. The official death toll from Hurricane traveled up to Baton Rouge. They stayed there in safety for 3 concrete walls throughout the art wing. This would soon all Katrina is estimated to be over 1,000 people. Approximately to 4 days and drove to Chicago once it was safe. Mr. Nguyen change during Mr. Jorge Lucero’s first period art class. one million people were displaced, while an estimated five doubts that she will be able to go back to her state. As she The assignment: draw the objects inside two mystery million people were left without power. The government has approaches an elderly age, it is difficult to restart and rebuild boxes. The smaller box, about the size of a brick, was dubbed contributed 200 billion dollars in relief funds, making Hur- her whole life, especially because she plans to retire soon. Mr. “Pansee-Goree”, while the larger box, about the size of ricane Katrina the most expensive natural disaster in United Nguyen claims that the Louisiana government is not helping a microwave, was called “Picos-Tanos”. With only three States history. the residents as much as they should. Many people, including minutes per drawing, students scribbled down their guesses. “I thought Hurricane Katrina was very sad,” said Xiao his mother, did not have flood insurance, and thus starting Progressively more information was given about the objects. Luo, Adv. 803. afresh will be difficult. Pansee-Goree contains a pattern. Picos-Tanos is wooden and “When I first saw it, I thought it was one of those disasters “I can support my mom because I am working here [at has a handle, but it is not a door. The result: six drawings per that really didn’t do much. But as the days went by, it was bad. Northside],” said Mr.Nguyen. “We didn’t ask anything from student ranging from magical creatures, to super-sized buttons. People should pay attention to news because it may turn into a Northside. Northside has been doing a pretty good job. I hope “The point was to examine how much more variety you big piece of history.” we continue to help victims.” can get out of not actually knowing what you are doing,” said Northsiders jumped at the opportunity to respond to the He plans to go back with his mother in a few days to see if Mr. Lucero of his assignment, “variety from confusion.” news of this tragedy and began by collecting funds for victims. it is possible to salvage any of his mother’s possessions. He is Students then covered the once empty walls with their Mrs. Christine Olsen sent an email to Northside students and worried about his mother’s mental health and hopes that she drawings. staff informing them of relief efforts that needed volunteers to will recover soon. “It was a good way to get it out of the classroom and onto aid the evacuees. Likewise Jennifer Toms, Adv.701, Cha- Not only were the teachers affected directly, but so were the walls,” said Mr. Lucero, “so that the students could see the risse Eschmann, Adv.700, and Emily Hohenstein, Adv.700, some students. Antuan Johnson, Adv. 710, explained how his range of ideas that could come from people being oblivious to informed the student body and faculty of a community coffee uncle’s family of four managed to escape this tragedy physi- what was in the box.” house. This took place on Saturday, September, 24th at Edge- cally unharmed. Once back inside the classroom, Mr. Lucero prepared for brook Convent Church, where home baked goods, coffee and His relatives resided in Pascagoula, Mississippi, 30 min- the grand reveal. So what are Pansee-Goree and Picos-Tanos? pop were sold and the proceeds given to the Hurricane Katrina utes from the Gulf Coast. They did not know if the hurricane Perhaps it is better left unsaid. relief effort. was going to hit or not, and they wanted to come upstate. “I think that the ambiguity in his direction allows a more Meanwhile, Alexia Willis, Adv. 606, approached this They were on the highway, but by then it was too late. Hurri- interesting product—if you give too specific guidelines, you trauma with another perspective. cane Katrina left 75% damage, and the family lost everything. get 36 of the same thing,” said Adrian Marshall, Adv. 600, a “There are many things we can do to help relieve the Everything materialist they owned was destroyed. The gulf student of Mr. Lucero for several years. victims of Katrina,” said Willis. “There are donation boxes for coast area in which they were living in became very danger- As a final touch, strings, which once hung like webs clothes, water, food, etc., all over the city. We are all contribut- ous, as the alligators were released into the city. This caused a throughout the hallway, were attached to connect related ing so much, and it's wonderful. However, there is something widespread of disease and contamination. drawings. else we can do for the victims of Katrina and that is pray.” “They’re trying to rebuild stuff,” said Johnson. “He’s These new pieces joined the existing sculptures in the She kindly asked the student body to unite under the flag- homeless. He has to work two jobs. He lost a lot of materialis- wing. At one point or another, every student has wondered, pole outside of the school at 7:00 a.m. on September 21, 2005 tic items. He has to tear down his house and rebuild it.” “Why is there a chicken in a blue jump suit running on the to gather together and pray for the victims. The family is currently staying with friends in a house that wall?” Or what about that giant spider clinging to the pole? “I think it’s good that Northside is showing support, and has 3 families living together. The Red Cross is providing them Both pieces are from Ms. Joanne Minyo’s sculpture classes of it’s something that most high schools should do,” said Jose with insurance money, and the couple is trying to rebuild their previous years. Choto, Adv. 804. lives all over again. Church groups have been visiting and try- “He [the Chicken Man] used to be chased by Mullet Man, “It was so sad,” said Sarah Hanif, Adv. 809. “I felt miser- ing to help the victims. but Mullet Man fell down,” explains Ms. Minyo. able for the victims of the hurricane. I’m proud of Northside “The government went down there too late, many people The assignment, which had been to study lifestyle figura- for trying to help out in the tragedy.” died,” said Johnson. “It’s not fair for people. For govern- tive sculptures, has left a fantastical installation in the art wing. Since the disaster occurred hundreds of miles away, it is ment to worry about oil and wars. It’s like the government Claes Oldenburg, an artist who placed giant objects in set- hard to imagine that it directly affected many students and cares more about fighting people than taking care of its own tings, is responsible for inspiring the wire spider. The size and staff of Northside; Mr. Vincent Nguyen, a computer teacher, people.” placement of a piece influence its content and meaning. had a mother residing in Louisiana before the storm began Despite what other organizations may or may not be do- The art department plans to add more displays. Mr. Chris stirring. ing, Northside wishes to aid such people in any way possible. Santiago warns Northsiders to look for a “bonanza” to come. Page  Centerfold The Hoof Beat Halloween 2005: What’s hot and what’s not? by Zainab Bilfaqi From Madonna to Medusa, and Harry well-known, and they are made for adult sizes Potter to pumpkins, the clothing worn on Hal- as well. Tinkerbelle, Snow White, Jasmine, loween can be your biggest fashion statement Mickey, Aladdin, there’s an infinite selection. of the year if you know what’s in style this You can always try to dress up as your favor- year. ite celebrity too. Paris Hilton, Madonna, Tom An excellent idea for costumes that don’t Cruise, 50 cent and so many other celebrities cost a fortune is looking for what you already are most definitely going to be big this year. have in your own closet and seeing what you From last year’s Mario group at the Hal- can make of that. loween dance many people got the idea to Some very popular out- dress up as groups. fits this year will be Uma “My friends and I are going as the group Thurman’s “The Bride” of girls from the movie ,Coyote Ugly”, said Gabrielle Gulledge Adv. 809. If you have a creative imagination and knowledge of how to use a sewing machine, design your own costume, but don’t make it look tacky or look like you sewed it in the dark. Of course classic costumes are going to be worn, but if you choose to wear one, wear it with a little pizzazz. For example, in a witch’s costume, a traditional long dress becomes a little shorter or redesigned Another option is wearing tights and gloves or carrying around a fake black cat. “I am going wear the classic yellow motorcycle outfit witch costume”, said De’Monika from “Kill Bill” and Harry Pot- Burton Adv 804. ter outfits. The Bride outfit is pretty simple if Accessorizing can you can find yourself a yellow jacket or long- always improve your sleeved shirt and then a long pair of paints. If costume. Accessories they are cheap and you don’t plan on wearing such as tiaras, jewelry, them again, then take a black marker and run makeup, two lines down either side of the pants. How- etc., are ever, if you like these yellow pants get some always a black tape and the just tape down the sides of plus when the legs, that way at the end of the night you getting ready can just remove it without any damage. Again for Halloween. if you don’t plan on wearing this outfit after For all the couples Halloween then blotch your face with ketchup out there, there is a and mess up your hair for that “I just killed great selection of costumes my arch enemy, but I feel great!” look. If not, that will help you coor- then just stick with the pre-bloodfest look. dinate, including, but not The Harry Potter look is a little simpler. limited to, Romeo and Juliet, All you need is a black or red cloak and Cinderella and Prince Charm- construction paper for the Hogwarts sign. ing, and also Fred and Wilma. You can also look online to purchase Harry Furthermore, have a creative Potter masks if you wish to be someone imagination when coming up whose appearance is difficult to resemble with with your costume. Hallow- make-up. een isn’t a time to be dull New, original costumes are always very and dreary; it’s a time to popular. Disney costumes are always really have fun! Autumn Pumpkin Pie

A delicious pumpkin pie, spiced with ginger and cinnamon. Courtesy of southernfood.about.com

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree, canned or fresh 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup evaporated milk, undiluted 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Halloween – A Spooktacular Tradition 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon by Anthe Mitrakos 1 unbaked pastry shell (9-inch) As one of the oldest and most creative dition. Where else can millions of children go 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour holidays, it is not surprising that Halloween is around at night, dressed in costumes, knock 2 eggs, lightly beaten still celebrated in several countries around the on people’s doors, and expect to receive so 1/2 teaspoon salt world today. Also known as All Souls’ Day, it much candy that they will regret having eaten 2 tablespoons water was first celebrated in the ninth century and the next morning? 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract was established out of concern for those souls Although the festive Halloween spirit in still in purgatory. the Unites States is greater than in any other Halloween is most popular in the United country, other cultures around the world also States and Canada. This holiday exceeds in celebrate Halloween, or a similar festivity. Preparation total sales of candy and decorations only Celebrated in Mexico, Latin America, by Christmas. Every year, most Americans and Spain is El Dia De Los Muertos, mean- enjoy decorating their homes festively with Combine pumpkin, sugar, salt, ing The Day of the Dead. El Dia De Los the original jack-o-lanterns, spider webs, and Muertos is a cheerful holiday when the living spices, and flour in a medium graveyards. The highlights of Halloween remember friends and family who have died. mixing bowl. Add eggs; mix well. night include trick-or-treating for the younger The three day celebration begins the evening Add evaporated milk, water, and population, and wild costume parties for the of October 31 and lasts until November 2. vanilla; mix well. Pour into pastry- older individuals. During this time, the dead are believed to re- lined pie pan. Bake at 400° for 15 Originally, Halloween was quite differ- turn to their homes to visit their families. It is minutes; reduce heat to 350° and ent than the merry American tradition it has traditional to assemble an altar, and embellish bake about 35 minutes longer, or evolved into over the years. But who can it with flowers, candy, candles, photographs, until center is set. give up the magnificent costume variety, the and the deceased’s favorite foods. creepy festive décor, and most of all, the load In Asia people have various traditions of candy hoarded back home after trick-or- when remembering the dead. In Japan the treating? It is remarkable that Halloween has Bon Festival, which takes place July13th to been accepted as a very special American tra- the 16th, is a day to celebrate the homecom- October 2005 Centerfold Page 9 Spending Halloween in Chicago by Sanja Bajgoric As October 31 approaches, many people offering Haunted El Rides in which tickets may not have plans for Halloween. Tradi- for all rides will be free and will be given on tionally, this spooky holiday is celebrated a first-come-first-served basis. This haunted by trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, or tour of the Chicago’s Loop will have charac- attending some lame costume party with bad ters in costume telling only Chicago’s finest pumpkin pie. So for a change why not get scary tales. In addition to the spooky stories, out of the house and enjoy Halloween in the people will be able to enjoy seeing some of the great Windy City of Chicago? With many famous sites of Chicago on this free ride. festivities stirring up throughout the month of There is nothing harder than trying to find October, it is impossible not to enjoy yourself. a good haunted house for Halloween. The There is no better way to celebrate Hal- Chicago Park Districts Sanitarium at Theater loween than by attending a parade where on the Lake offers ten distinct rooms in one people can get together and celebrate the asylum, which are sure to scare a person out festivities of the holiday. The Halloween of their wits throughout October. What will Happening Parade, held on October 22 at make your night even more frightening is State and Randolph streets, is a chance to when you realize that this building was in fact kill two birds with one stone. For those who an actual sanitarium through the 1920s and do not want to give up trick-or-treating, this 1930s. How about that for an intense Hal- parade allows one to enjoy the sugar high loween? after the hay rides, marching bands, stroll- Halloween does not only need to be ing performers, and 1,000 kids dressed in celebrated on the 31st of October, for it can costumes. Following the parade, there will be celebrated throughout the whole month. be a performance by Midnight Circus and a These various activities offer an inexpensive costume contest at Daley Plaza. way to celebrate the “oh so scary” holiday in Speaking of Daley Center Plaza, a series the Windy City. Have yourself a scary Chi- of activities will be held throughout October, cago Halloween! including the Haunted Village and the Pump- kin Plaza where any one of any age can enjoy spooky storytelling, pumpkin decorat- ing, fortune tellers, and more trick-or-treating. For those who choose to celebrate and attend a parade the actual night of Halloween, you are in luck. The North Halsted Parade is an- other exciting parade that will take place on the evening of October 31st. This parade will also have a costume contest in which adults, children, and even pets can participate. Prizes will be awarded for the costumes which win in categories of the scariest, funniest, and most original. Another interesting event that will be sweeping up Chicago is the Haunted River Tours. All throughout the month of Octo- ber, Seadog Cruises will be offering nightly cruises devoted to the tales of the ghosts of Chicago. Over an hour of the cruise will be dedicated to ghostly legends through performances of actors in costume. The Chicago Cultural Center will be Frightening Films and Stomach-Turning Stories by Amanda Perez October… there was never a more that actually end up coming true. The pa- perfect month than this to go out with tient makes a prediction about the psycholo- friends to watch scary movies, or to have gist, who then has to hurry to try to save a sleepover while reading scary books. everything he loves before it disappears. Remember that movie Saw that If movies aren’t your thing, how about a came out in 2004? Well, get ready for the book loaded with suspense? Coming Octo- sequel: Saw 2 comes out October 28th, ber 10th, 2005, is A Consent to Kill, a book 2005, starring Donnie Wahlberg and To- by Vince Flynn. The book centers around a bin Bell. In the sequel, a notorious killer, CIA antiterrorist named known only as Jigsaw, kidnaps and Mitch Rapp, who has locks eight people in one room and hunted and killed forces them to play a game to so many criminals escape. This trap challenges that now he’s their wits to figure out the being hunted in most unthinkable way to return. There’s a break out of the room. $20 million dol- Another movie lar contract out guaranteed to make for Mitch who your spine chill is The has to locate and Fog. It premieres on fight deadly as- Halloween – A Spooktacular Tradition October 14th, 2005, sassins along with starring Tom Well- dealing with his ing of ancestors’ spirits. Japanese folk dances superstition of the association with the black ing and Maggie pregnant wife, all are performed to welcome ancestors’ spirits, cat and bad luck left many “unlucky”. In Ger- Grace. The movie the while trying to while lit paper lanterns are placed in rivers at many, people put away their knives on Hal- focuses on an keep alive. This is a the end of the festival to send the spirits back loween night, so the spirits won’t get harmed, ominous fog suspenseful story on their way to their afterlife. even though they are already dead. that pervades certain to keep In Korea, the Chusok festival takes place. In Sweden, Halloween, known as Alla a coastal town. you on the edge of During this festival, families return to the Helgons Dag, is a national holiday when As the story your seat. tombs of their ancestors, thank them for their students get a day off from school. goes, a hundred Another thriller hard work, and offer them food. In China, the Halloween originated in Ireland and years earlier, book being released on Octo- Halloween festival is known as Teng Chieh. England. English children used to carve a similar fog ber 4th, 2005 is The Colorado Kid by Families light up lanterns to light the paths “punkies” out of beet roots, similar to today’s had wrecked Stephen King. It’s a mystery about a man of the spirits as they travel to earth during the jack-o-lanterns. They would carry the “pun- a ship causing found dead on an island off the coast of night. kies” around their villages and sing a “Punkie all men aboard Maine and how no one can seem to figure In Hong Kong, the Halloween celebration Night Song” while going from door to door to drown. In out who he is, where he came from, or how is known as Yue Lan or the festival of hungry and receiving money. In Ireland large bonfires memory of the fog, the dead sailors come he died. The more they seem to uncover and ghosts. Spirits are believed to roam the earth are lit at parties. Children dress up similiar back to life and are out to kill whatever understand about this man, the more they for twenty four hours. During this time, pic- to how they do in the United States and go and whomever they may find. become confused. They don’t know where tures of fruit and money are burned in hope around trick or treating for candy. The thriller film Stay is so scary that to look or what to find. Read this intriguing that the images can reach the spirit world and Festivals and celebrations dedicated to the it is going to make you want to stay away tale to find out more about The Colorado cheer up the ghosts. dead exist across the globe throughout many from it. Starring Naomi Watts and Ewan Kid. In Europe, crazy superstition prevails. different cultures, dating back to ancient McGregor. This motion picture is sched- There are many books and movies com- Many people used to believe that owls would times. Over the years, however, the spiritual uled to premiere on October 21st, 2005. It ing out this month that are sure to make you swoop down and prey on the souls of the and religious concept of the dead has given is about a psychologist who has a suicidal jump and scream. Be sure to go and judge dying. In Czechoslovakia, chairs for spirits way to the popular American tradition of patient who makes unusual predictions them all for yourself. are placed near fireplaces. In Belgium, the Halloween. Page 10 Editorial The Hoof Beat The Hoof Beat Mark My Words A Student Newspaper If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It by Aliy Markowski As the new school year begins, we all are forced to book is likely a step in a new direction for the school. switch ourselves back into “school-mode” – waking up Northside has prided itself over the past six years on Katrina Through early, doing homework, meeting new teachers, and get- having relatively few rules compared to other Chicago ting re-accustomed to one hundred minute classes on the Public High Schools, while maintaining a safe, calm, and block schedule. This year we have one more item to add composed campus. This success has generally been attrib- Our Eyes to that list: making sure your wardrobe fits the school’s uted to Northside students’ own sense of responsibility for It is difficult to make sense of such a sorrowful event as Hur- newly-revised dress code. themselves and for the school. The first part of the dress ricane Katrina. Tragedy strikes, we hear mourning and uproar, but In the past Northside’s student handbook has ex- code, which served as the only guideline until this year, often miss the underlying significance. There is no simple answer to pressed the dress code as follows: called on students to make self-guided clothing choices. any human tragedy, but as with every tragedy, the valuable lessons “Students at all times should be dressed in a manner This followed the age-old theory that giving adolescents should affect the way we deal with disaster. that is conducive to and appropriate for a scholastic envi- more freedom will help them better handle responsibility. First of all, disasters have always plagued the cities of mankind. ronment. An individual’s dress, appearance, cleanliness, As Northsiders, we have always been treated as bright in- No need to mention the Chicago Fire, the San Francisco Earth- and behavior demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for dividuals that can make decisions for ourselves, especially quake, or the World Trade Center Attack in New York. People others. Per Board of Education Policy, the wearing those as trivial as what we wear recover and rebuild, forming better structures and plans to prevent of hats, caps, or clothing with and how our clothing may any future disastrous strikes. There should be no questions as to obscene or suggestive letter- reflect our character. whether New Orleans will pull through; it will likely even become ing or pictures is prohibited. The school has, until a better city than it was before. Victims are being commemorated, Additionally, excessiely now, credited us with this l and life is returning to the city. short skirts, dresses, and intelligence. The question Yet in light of this, two priorities are of concern: the attitude short pants are not permit- I ask, then, is what has toward nature and the attitude toward common human beings. We ted.” changed in the past year should not fight nature, but adapt to it; not ignore it, but preserve it. This year, you will or two that makes It makes no sense to develop areas of land in disaster-prone areas, find the same descrip- this new dress code hope that nothing happens, and then merely rebuild should disaster tion on page ten of your a necessary evil? strikes. If a city is located in an area prone to disasters, then all the student planner followed I have seen no proper authorities should coordinate plans to deal with disaster. by a list of Items of Attire drastic change in Rescue plans seem good on paper, but they need to be consistently Not Permitted. Included in the way students tested and revised. No place or group of people should be left in a this list of banned cloth- are dressing over potentially dangerous situation. Investments made in cities and real ing, applicable to girls, are the past two years estate should be earnest investments that truly protect the occupants spaghetti strap, tube, and that would necessitate of the land. halter tops, as well as low new dress code restric- Such measures are costly, but as a society we must ask, what cut or cropped shirts, and tions. The skirts and is more important than human lives? That means planning for the short skirts, dresses, and shirts girls were wearing well being of future generations, rather than the temporary profits shorts. For boys, muscle a few years ago were no for this one. It is hard to get out of the “as long as I’m fine, every- shirts and tank tops are shorter or longer than thing will be fine” mentality, but such tragedies remind us that we not allowed. those worn last year. And, cannot afford to be so nearsighted. Sure, we are not adults yet, and Northside’s female if nothing has changed, there are fewer possibilities to act upon tragedy, but very soon we population are likely what need is there to create will be out in the real world. All intelligent human beings should to be more affected by and impose new rules to be thinking about making a difference, rather than pretending that, these new restrictions in fix a system that may if we close our ears and eyes, everything will bring itself into line. the dress code since many have been occasionally Safe at school, the real world is distant to the indifferent Northsider, girls regularly wear spa- imperfect, but that was absorbed in classes, friends and family. ghetti strap tops, skirts, and far from broken? The We rely on the fact that after disaster strikes we are always able shorts, acceptable as recent real issue then may be to collect some money to pay for the damage and distribute among as last year. However, when that the dress code is an the victims. Yet, somehow, does it not make more sense to put our looking over the dress code, I indication that Northside resources instead in trying to lessen a tragedy’s impact beforehand? also found alarming the more is gradually moving away It is easy to say now that in hindsight the terrible impact of Katrina subtle restriction that tank from its reputation as an could have been prevented, but are we willing to apply ourselves to tops are now considered unac- accepting campus, allowing preventing all kinds of future tragedies? ceptable for male students, although they are permitted responsible students many freedoms, Hurricane Katrina should remind our generation that we will for girls. A sleeveless shirt is a versatile item of clothing towards a more controlled institution limiting student have to deal with such issues as we grow up and try to change the that is hardly revealing, and prohibiting boys from wear- liberties. And if the school can no longer grant students world. ing tank tops seems like a social gender stereotype of style even the freedom to choose their own clothes in the preference rather than a measure taken to ensure respect morning, what everyday liberty will be the next to go? Is The previous article is an editorial written by a member of the for the scholastic environment. Northside changing for the better, or is it taking a step Hoof Beat staff. Letters to the editor are welcome. Please e-mail Looking beyond specifics of the dress code revision, backward from the rich social and academic reputation it questions and comments to [email protected]. the addtion of prohibited clothing to the student hand- has worked so hard to create? “Trick or Treat” The Trick to Treating Give Me a Break Halloween Isn’t So Bad by Damon Beres by Ashraf Abbas With the exalted Halloween season candy. What business does It's a tendency for us to make sure he has his fun, his spooks, and his rapidly approaching, plucky youth across anyone between the ages of 14 think that we should stop fill of candy. Chicago are preparing to commence in and 18 have demanding that going out to trick-or-treat When you come home, Timmy will be the rather distasteful cultural event known old men and women se- the Halloween after our so happy that he'll keep mom and dad up as “trick-or-treating.” It seems that our quester sugary goodness 13th birthday (and some all night telling them about what fun he just society celebrates an annual event in which to them on Halloween? have these thoughts on had. Mom and dad, after hearing what you adolescents dress as violent derelicts, Where did the tradition their 12th birthdays), but just did for little Timmy will be so touched trespass on various residential areas across even come from? I’ll what you need to know and so proud that the next morning, when the city, and demand candy for protection tell you where: from is that there is a lot that you wake up and start getting dressed to go against illegal acts towards one’s person or “Hallows Eve,” the day can come out of trick-or- to school, BOOM! You find a few extra bills property. God bless America and its nation before the Catholically- treating at 16, 17, or on your dresser from good old mom and of costumed beggars. Are children really observed “All Saints Day.” I even 18! This doesn't dad. so desperate for candy that they’ll knock bet teenagers didn’t celebrate Hallows mean you go Now isn't that something worth taking on a stranger’s door, completely aware of Eve by knocking on their neighbors’ trick-or-treating one night of your life? Isn't that something the risks of sexual harassment and violent doors chanting “Trick or saint!” Yet for your own worth dressing up in Batman tights so tight misconduct, and demand that they hand somewhere down the line, some enjoyment; it's that they - um... we'll just leave it at Batman over some savory treats? It seems a bit buffoon decided to convert the once more of you tights. Not to mention the loads and loads distressing to me that our American youth, barely-religious holiday into a going trick-or- of candy! If you stayed home, you could particularly the lame high school students fiesta of candy and goblins. The treating with a not even imagine the amounts of candy who continue the immature tradition, are logic is astounding. purpose. that the trick-or-treaters would be bringing dim-witted enough to actively participate Regardless of the inane For example, home. They'll get stomachaches so big they in a holiday that is typically the center of progression of the holiday or going trick-or- won't be able to come to school for at least a violent horror films. Really, isn’t the trick the general immaturity of it all, treating with lit- weekend that is a tempting time span. Isn't on you if a disgruntled old man decides to high school students and young tle Timmy might it better to ache than to try to determine the feed you rusty razorblades as opposed to children alike still insist upon not be as bad as chemical formula for something that isn't warm, gooey caramels? going out to “trick-or-treat” you think. The even edible? Personally, when people knock at my on Halloween. There are scenario is this: The point is that Halloween was door on Halloween, I’m tempted to blud- perhaps a lot of reasons for mom and dad can't intended to be a fun occasion for the entire geon them with various forms of medieval certain countries to look down go out with him this populace-rom little Timmy to wrinkly weaponry instead of placing Twix bars or upon America, but I bet the number year, and you have so much grandpa- and there's no point in stopping alfalfa-coated nougat into their candy bags. one reason across all of their lists is homework it makes you cry. the custom we have come to know and en- There’s nothing more infuriating than sit- our cherished Halloween traditions. However, your being a good joy called trick-or-treating. It could be that ting down to a nice dinner of beef stew and So ask yourself this Halloween: is sibling makes you stand up for that'll just how we think and that we would couscous after a long day than to have a the candy worth the hatred of the little Timmy's rights and makes rather be cool than prove that trick-or-treat- pimply-faced, rotund teenager knock at my countries across the world that wisely you say, Mom, Dad, Io going ing is actually fun. But that seems highly door demanding treats that I would darn choose not to celebrate the ludicrous to take Timmy trick-or-treating unbelievable in our current day and age. We well like to ingest after my meal. Seriously, holiday? The answer, my friends, is tonight! Oh how surprised they'll are people of thought, and when we think, you’re in high school; buy your own damn no. No it is not. be! Now all you'll have to do is let it be of the virtues. October 2005 Editorial Page 11 Chalik on the Sidewalk A Defining Year at Northside by Ilya Chalik It has been about a month since school began, and things with new faces, hearts, and minds. mentality has been “classes are hard, applications are hard, should be going back to normal. Most of the lockers have There has also been a major turnover in the teachers and everything is hard.” Many try to reminisce on “the good old found their proper owners, and students are back to balancing staff since last year, which has inevitably resulted in an even days” when school was stimulating, fun and endurable, and their packed and often heavily revised schedules. Freshmen greater deficit of familiarity and a gain of in- are still getting acquainted with Northside, hopefully trying congruity. Adroit administrators like "Our goal should be for creativity and out extracurricular activities, and aiming to succeed in Mr. Cedric Hampton their classes. or Mr. Alan Mather, zest to permeate all aspects of Northside, Seniors, on the other hand, are busy exploring options who every-day in what to do after Northside. With college application toiled endlessly for rather than nostalgia and passiveness.” deadlines approaching us like bullets, seniors like me Northside with are scrambling to write those outstanding college open hearts and friendly smiles, are college application deadlines were nowhere in sight. How- essays, and keep track of all the crazy minutiae we no longer at Northside. Teachers, like ever, we have no excuse to cower behind our new challenges, have to do, in order to have a chance of getting into Mr. Neil Koreman and Mrs. Sandra and need to continue contributing to keep Northside’s great- the “Northsides” of colleges. Beris, who have championed ness intact. We can not abandon our soon-to-be alma mater, And just what are the sophomores and juniors the Northside cause have when she needs us most, and blame college applications for doing? Besides taking the PSAT, they should be suddenly left, and those that us not having time for Northside. Another major problem having the time of their lives, as Northside is not have come in have yet to fully that we have is the school system we are a part of. Last year’s just there for juggling A.P. classes. Sure, students find their niches. They have budget fiasco brought to our eyes the fact that politicians can groan and complain about how their home- yet to emulate the level of aren’t terribly concerned over the fate of the students in the work is overbearing, but who wants to have their enthusiasm and school spirit of city of Chicago. They patched up a problem temporarily, only memories of high school be typing away those departed. but did not fix any major issues. Per-pupil spending is still papers at wee hours of the night? Studying is It takes time to adjust to twice-as-high in many suburbs than in the Chicago Public important, but making memories for a lifetime the rhythms of such a dynamic Schools. In the suburbs, teachers have many more incentives, and making a difference at Northside should also school as Northside, but I plead from higher salaries, insurance benefits, better pensions, and count. And unlike the seniors who are weighed for every single newcomer to viva- a general lack of a befuddled bureaucracy. down by college applications, it is really up to ciously partake in not only their Many of us are aware of these problems, but perhaps the juniors, sophomores, and even freshmen primary academic roles, but seize we have not thought about how they are affecting Northside. to now dedicate themselves to improving the opportunities in sponsoring clubs They have been to a great extent, with eminent teachers like school. and teams, creating cool Col- Mr. Koreman and Mrs. Antoinette Geraghty leaving North- But why dedicate time to being active loquia, and doing anything else side to teach in suburban schools. And the main effect of this at Northside, when there is so much other original to make the Northside situation is that the brightest students and teachers simply stuff going on in our lives? The answer environment ever more vibrant have better conditions in the suburbs, than even at an excel- is that there is a vital necessity that and colorful. This does not refer lent, higher-scoring school like Northside.No one can deny students take up the reins of those that only to staff and teachers, but that Northside has changed since past years. There is more have graduated. Students have a re- more importantly to the stu- crowding in the school with bigger class sizes, numerous sponsibility to fill leadership roles with dents. Low attendance at sports glitches with our technology, and a lack of former students’, the kind of finesse and fortitude that games, even senior games, is not teachers’, and administrators’ know-how. Yet we cannot live extracurricular activities require, a sign of good spirit, and neither by past successes and conditions. If Northside is to sharpen the kind that was lost with the vig- is the tendency of every class to as- its cutting edge and keep above the rest, everyone in the orous personalities of the graduated sociate with only themselves. school needs to be working actively against the entropy of class of 2005. There is no more C This is the atmo- the system. We can never rest, and expect that someone else Andrew Miller as know-it-all sphere that we will take care of things. Our goal should be for creativity captain of ACADEC, no more were excited to and zest to permeate all aspects of Northside, rather than Robert Eschmann valorously be part of as nostalgia and passiveness. Everyone should feel like he has bringing pseudo-NBA glory to freshmen, the an active stake in the school that we wanted so desperately to the basketball team, no more bub- atmosphere come into. bly Randy Yang or Kiyomi Tran that goes Now I’m not saying that the Northside ship is sinking, taking Asian Club to new heights, hand-in-hand although I have definitely heard many pessimistic comments no more Emily Matthews setting up with the incred- from students and alumni. Neither am I pointing the finger libraries for the underprivileged, ible reputation to blame any person within the school. What I am trying to none of them, or any other flashy that Northside say is that we’ve had a loss of personality and capability, and Class of 2005ers coming back to has acquired. that we should be working to fill that gap. I have confidence champion for Northside. And as Our number one in Northside’s future, but only if we stop sweeping our the role-models and close friends of priority now should be to shortcomings under the rug, and work on our deficiencies. the present senior class, the departure of the maintain this atmosphere. We If we concentrate on creating new accomplishments, rather class of 2005 has impacted inter-class bonding, as it have countless bright minds and than mourning bygone achievements, then we can keep the seems that each class sticks to themselves. talents, especially among the new freshmen, teachers and staff. unique and wonderful spirit of this school alive despite any It is the classes of the past who have done so much for The major challenge, however, is to cultivate and apply these external pressures and internal malfunctions. It is this year Northside, adding many fancy pillars to the Northside temple talents to a high capacity. that compassion, team spirit and determination must prevail, of excellence. And now that they’ve moved on, there is a very Yet I am not forgetting to address the seniors. Among so that we can continue our trek down the “road less taken”, palpable feeling of loss, a void that yearns to be filled, filled them there has been a trend of gloominess and lethargy. The and redefine Northside’s stature as a true model school. “Defeats Lane” Continued from Back Page side to score a point at 24-23. “After Alyssa’s [Walther] kill Northside won the second during the end the thrid game, I game with their next point, 25-23. was on the tip of my seat.” said “After the team won the sec- Jessica Park, Adv. 705. “Even ond game, everyone was pumped though I was just one person in up,” said team manager, Felix a huge crowd of screaming fans, Lukose, Adv. 600. “After that, we I felt as though I was part of the were confident that we could win team, hoping more than anything and so we had momentum on our for the win.” side.” The lead went back and forth The third game went even between the teams until finally more intensely and competitively Nizio ended it off with her five than both its predecessors. North- consecutive kills. Both the team side scored the first point off of a and the crowd rejoiced at the block made by Konow. team’s well deserved victory over The game carried on closely; Lane. although Northside maintained “The victory our Lane was aggression, they slipped behind awesome,” said Hena Ali, Adv. Lane’s lead. After an impressive 701. “The game was so tight to- back row kill by Nizio, bringing wards the end, it made the victory the team to 6-10, Coach Flores even more meaningful.” called a timeout, and Captains The game demonstrated a Massiel Gracia, Adv. 605, and variety of the team’s strengths. Nizio came back with a stunning Co-captain Angie Nizio made block. a remarkable seventeen kills, An amazing play with Garcia, fourteen digs, and two blocks. Ables, Nizio, and Walthers tied Outside hitter, Alyssa Walther, the game back up at 11-11. The had seven kills, eleven digs, and Mustangs then captured the two blocks. Kim Ables had four lead with a series of three aces aces, Courtney Konow had three by Ables and two kills by Nizio. blocks, and Reese Eschmann had The lead was not theirs for long, an astonishing 32 assists. Seeing however, as a set of questionable as how Northside has handily calls brought the team a few points dealt with their opponents thus behind. Yet they quickly recovered far, many feel that this game will with a tactical tip by Eschmann serve as a preview for the confer- and a left handed kill by Walther. ence championships. Page 12 Arts and Entertainment The Hoof Beat Beresilicious Half-Way Crazy for Nipples – A Larger Threat Crazy Horse by Rachel Hautzinger than Chemical Warfare The Journey of Crazy was inspired by the author’s Horse in this book is wise, by Damon Beres Horse, a novel written by childhood stories. The stories humble, has great leadership It is a scientific fact that humans, regard- don’t accidentally see their eye-scathing, mind- Joseph Marshall III, is the blend together creatively, ty- skills, and is a fierce warrior. less of their gender, have nipples. Cleanly shattering naked bodies while spending any legendary narrative of the ing into one big story through The author also brings out people who bathe on a regular basis see them extended amount of time in the bathroom. classic hero Crazy Horse told the chapters, and only until the more realistic side of everyday, and walking around outside on a The nudity paranoia extends its reach far through the author’s point of you finish the book can you Crazy Horse, the part were hot summer day often exposes one to tons of beyond the realm of video games, however. view. Crazy Horse’s, or his decipher where each story he gave up his desires in life them on shirtless men, which are considered R-rated movies on network television are often juvenile name Jihi, world is might stop or end. The au- to become the prominent normal in our culture. One might infer from edited for nudity, but large amounts of violence turned upside down when thor writes as if Crazy Horse leader and warrior this knowledge that the average American are often left intact. During a screening of The the white soldiers that Unfortunately, the does not bear any large amount of resent- Shining, a vital scene involving a nude woman reside in the Lakota story is flawed when ment towards the occasional nipple. was cut out, but most of the film’s violence land turn hostile, kill- the author decides to Several hot-headed, ignorant politicians remained in the film. It’s of great consequence ing a prominent Native express his opinions on do not feel the same way. An immensely that such a scene was cut, however, as it served American leader. Crazy Horse and the popular video game, Grand Theft Auto: as a major turning point for the main character. Relationships Lakota life. At the end San Andreas, recently caused a huge stir Really though, it seems in America we care far between the Whites of each chapter, the au- in the media when it was revealed that it more about stabbings and explosions than any and Native Americans thor unwisely decides contained a mini-game dubbed “Hot Coffee” sort of characterization. turn sour and the to put in a mini-essay that allowed users to engage in laughably It’s a purely nonsensical cultural quirk soldiers wreck havoc in expressing his own un-detailed, consensual sexual intercourse of the U.S. that we have an infatuation with a nearby camp, leaving wisdom. Many of the with female characters in-game. The content violence and an intense loathing of nudity, the young Crazy Horse mini-essays relate to itself could not even be accessed in solely the but it’s also traceable. America was founded to deal with the impact Crazy Horse, but only game, but several hackers were able to tweak on very religious sentiments, and as such our of a massacre alone. skim the surface of the San Andreas to allow people to play the hot- country has a very conservative soul, whether The haunting im- chapters that you just coffee game. Despite this, Hillary Clinton contemporary thinkers wish to believe so or age of the mutilated finished. It would have launched a massive campaign against Grand not. Despite the fact that most religions do bodies leads Crazy been a better choice if Theft Auto publisher Rockstar Games in seem to look down upon both violence and Horse to reveal a the author created a reaction to the sexual developments. promiscuous nudity or sexuality, the environ- prophecy to his tribe, different composition Modern America’s phobia revolving ment that humans surround themselves in one that would shape for the essays. around nudity and sexuality is completely tends to dictate otherwise. Our culture is one the rest of his life. In All in all, I found ridiculous. Ironically, violence, including very much drowning in violence: gangs roam this vision, he pictured that The Journey of brutal gore fests, seems to be acceptable in our streets, the news fills our head with disturb- an Indian on a horse, Crazy Horse was a wor- our culture’s entertainment mediums. For ingly brutal images, and Pokemon pound each riding out of a still lake thy read. The stories instance, before the discovery of the “Hot other to cute little pulps on kid’s TV. into a bullet stricken are transmitted into Coffee” modification, San Andreas had an If you ask me, censorship in all forms atmosphere, but avoid- writing perfectly and “M” rating from the Entertainment Software is completely ridiculous and there need not ing death until he is give the book a very Rating Board (which recommends the game be entire companies that decide what is ap- brought down by his The jacket cover of The Journey of Crazy comfy but wise feeling for ages 17 and up, though younger children propriate viewing material for the average own people. The dream Horse to it, just as if you had are still often able to purchase the games), American. Unfortunately, we do not live in a impacts his life as a Photo courtesy of www.amazon.com a grandparent telling but it has since been given an “Adults Only” perfect society, and I respect that fact. It is not leader and he evades was just another Lakota you a story about a legend of rating. Sure, allow our youth to slice people realistic to call for the removal of all censorship the white reservations, saves Indian: only in the end does your heritage. The mini-es- up in chainsaws, behead them with sniper in our society. If all else fails, I merely wish his people from death in the the true impact of his legend says do draw away from that rifles, steal cars, and beat up meandering that those who blindfold our eyes, whether middle of a harsh winter, and hit you. atmosphere, but if you are prostitutes, but don’t allow them to see the they be those who rule the censorship boards defeats the white soldiers in The Crazy Horse in the looking for a good curl up occasional nipple or be exposed to carica- or our own parents, would be more lenient on one of the battles we hold story is more Crazy Horse as in the corner book that also tured sexual intercourse. In fact, maybe we their policies towards nudity. Our bodies are in our own vocabulary: The a leader, not as the ruthless gives you a clearly stated in- should shatter their mirrors and blindfold perfectly natural: eviscerating old women in Battle of Little Bighorn. warrior who killed General sight to the author’s thoughts, them whilst bathing just to make sure they video games is not. The Journey of Crazy Horse Cluster’s Troops. The Crazy this is your book. U2 Brings Love, Electric Curtains to Chicago by Rachel Ramir After one-and-a-half hours of These guys don’t hold back the future, from another galaxy in its forms,” poverty, class and drug U2 concerts always have a sitting through opening bands and when it comes to stagemanship. another universe,” Bono said of his warfare, and religious persecution, certain stage setup which allows roadie routines, 20,000 fans erupted Bono, their lead singer, is constantly bandmate, laughing. just to name a few. For a complete band members to walk out on a into a frenzy of cheering as the How will listing of these rights, visit http:// circular (or heart-shaped) track into stadium fell dark. The rim of the the future be, www.un.org. the audience, where fans reach out circular stage lit up in a suspenseful according One would think that this part in hopes of touching Bono’s leather red as the band took its platform. to the Edge? of the show would be the most jacket, or perhaps a bit of the Edge’s Suddenly the stage was brightened “The Future solemn and down-beat. However, Chucks. They are known for their brilliantly with white spotlights and will be better.” U2 balanced their serious messages innovative lighting and image se- backdrops, and the deafening roar Bono is with great and meaningful classics, quences, which, even to those of us of the crowd drowned out the first well-known including “Where the Streets Have in the back of the audience, make few notes of a well-known tune. -U2 for being U2’s No Name” and “Sunday, Bloody Sun- for a beautiful show. conquered another stadium. political and day.” The entire crowd was on its If there was one thing U2 Performing for 30 years would musical voice, feet, dancing and singing along. wanted their audience to take away make any band rusty and a bit tire- and there was In all, the set was excellent. that night, it was a good experience some: just look at any baby-boomer no shortage Much of it was filled with new with a real rock band. Ubuntu, Bono favorite. U2 has transcended this of political or music, which didn’t get the stadium said, is the most important char- harsh fact of life again and again, social activ- going nearly as well as the old fa- acter trait in a person. Ubuntu is a producing new albums embraced ism at this vorites did. Included were “Vertigo,” South African word that describes a by every generation, religion, Promotional photo of the members of U2 (from left to show. At one “With or Without You,” “Beautiful person who is “open and available gender, and country in the world. right): guitarist The Edge, lead vocalist Bono, bassist point, curtains Day,” “Elevation,” and “All That to others, affirming to others… and Selling out the United Center for Adam Clayton, and drummer Larry Mullen Jr. of lights You Can’t Leave Behind.” There was knows that he or she belongs to a two consecutive shows in Chicago Photo courtesy of www.wikipedia.org were lowered much improvising, vocally and greater whole and is diminished is only one small part of the tour. leaping around, reaching out to the behind the stage where graphics instrumentally, and many fans cap- when others are humiliated or Soon the band will be heading out audience, encouraging clapping and showing Africa and different Af- tured moments for themselves using diminished.” east for five New York shows. The singing, and having mock battles rican flags were displayed. Above, cell phones and cameras. Indeed, It is a very hopeful sign when “Vertigo” tour is named after their with the Edge, U2’s infamous a screen reading the UN’s “The for all of the show blue lights from a band as popular as U2 takes the latest hit, and every date is sold out guitarist. Universal Declaration of Human phone screens glinted throughout time to realize the world outside of through the end. “The Edge is actually from Rights,” banned slavery “in all of the crowd. superstardom. A Blast of Reading During the Summer by Aisha Wahid While incoming freshmen and returning or keep it the same. Teachers decide based on is in store for them as well as an interesting students may anticipate years of hard work their courses whether the texts are intended assignment for the summer. and learning at Northside, they must also as entertainment or as supplements to the While teachers may have their opinions on include the load of summer reading assign- curriculum. Teachers may also choose a text giving summer reading assignments, students ments to their lists. Most departments require they do not plan on covering in class but feel have their personal views as well, some posi- summer assignments for students to complete is important for students to study. It may be a tive and some negative. in preparation for topics that will be covered confusing issue because if it is only for the sake “I didn’t read All the Pretty Horses because it during the school year, therefore the Northside of reading, then students should be allowed to seemed boring,” said Rebekah Ward, Adv 903. English Department adds on a movie and read their choice of books and then report on “I’m grateful that my teacher didn’t enjoy read- novel for fun. those. Some students may feel it is an intru- ing it and therefore didn’t mind that I hadn’t.” “Whether the intent of summer reading sion to their summer break and the question of “Maus I and II were good books for Survey is to encourage it for enjoyment or study is legitimacy remains debatable. Literature because they were in comic form, debatable,” said Mr. Giovanni Benincasa, the Mr. Benincasa adopted Utopia, the British which made them more interesting,” said English Department head. Literature text, as a place to start his course by Simon Vecchioni, Adv 905. The summer texts and films are chosen comparing utopia to dystopia. He then builds Mr. Benincasa accredits Northside to being Bianca Cuyun, Adv. 804, reminisces over by the teachers who are teaching that particu- thematic connections with other books such very open to students’ concerns and encour- summer days as she rereads her English lar course. They hold a meeting and update as 1984 and Animal Farm. He gears his efforts ages students to voice their opinions about the assignment. their assignment yearly to either add variety more toward preparing the students for what texts. Photo by Zenobia Gonsalves October 2005 Arts and Entertainment Page 13 Just Like Heaven Transcends Its Switchfoot “Chick Flick” Premise With A by Anisa Isap On the surface, Reese Witherspoon and Mark Adapted from the novel “If Only It Were have been a lonely, home wrecking whore, Ruffalo seem like a fatally mismatched duo True” by the French spiritual writer Marc but I saved lives” with such natural finesse, Political to hang a big studio romantic comedy on, but Levy, Just Like Heaven takes a conservative it takes a beat for your laughter to catch up their chemistry and differing characters are stance in the crossfire with her. actually what makes Just Like Heaven work. of an American cul- The supporting cast, Switch Witherspoon plays Elizabeth Masterson, ture war. Although which includes Donal Logue, by Micah Tepora a young doctor who is so absorbed in her some may believe who plays David’s friend and The San Diego Christian rock group work that the rest of the world practically that the movie turns therapist, and the ridiculous Switchfoot has done it again and released a doesn’t exist. One night on her way home, she the issues surround- hero of Napoleon Dynamite brand new album. On September 13th, they gets into a devastating car accident, and her ing the life and death Jon Heder, who plays David’s released their brand new album entitled almost nonexistent life is cut short. of Terri Schiavo into spiritual adviser, perform Nothing is Sound. Several months later, her family is sublet- the stuff of mockery, with a liveliness that keeps Nothing is Sound is compiled of twelve ting her furnished apartment to a widowed it stirred much less the more sappy elements of songs written by two of the band members, and depressed landscaper named David Ab- controversy than Mil- the story at bay, though these Jonathan and Tim Foreman. The band bott, played by Ruffalo, who shows a knack lion Dollar Baby did inevitably assert themselves consists of five members: guitarist and for physical comedy: among other stunts, he last year. in the last, very cheesy 20 vocalist Jonathan Foreman, bassist Tim nails a backwards fall across furniture like a That aside, Just minutes, when the camera Foreman, drummer Chad Butler, guitarist seasoned slapstick pro. Everything about the Like Heaven is a really lens seems to be submerged and keyboard player Jerome Fontamillas, apartment is great, except that David starts sweet film: it pushes in corn syrup, and lumps rise, and guitarist Drew Shirley. seeing apparitions of Elizabeth in and around all the right buttons on cue, in throats. It’s not Unlike many of their past albums like it. At first, he thinks that he is going crazy, but for a romantic com- heaven, exactly, but after the Legend of Chin, New Way to be Human, Learn- he soon learns that she was a real person. edy. There’s nothing suffering of the lax of good ing to Breathe, and The Beautiful Letdown, Witherspoon sheds her typecast mock terribly original about films during the late summer their new album seems to have more of a ditziness in movies such as Legally Blonde, and this film, and it’s movie season, it may be close political tone to it. in early scenes of the movie she even redis- pretty predictable. enough. This album certainly sticks to Switch- covers the chipper steeliness of Tracey Filck We’ve seen similar Just Like Heaven tran- foot’s ability to compose catchy beats and in Election, which is often considered her first supernatural love sto- scends the “chick flick” label writes worthy lyrics such as the opening great comic role. In some ways, Elizabeth is ries before in movies that it could have had. The to the album “Lonely Nation” where the a greater challenge, but Witherspoon handles like Ghost and City of Reese Witherspoon and Mike Ruffalo strengths and abilities of its lead vocalist belts out the lyrics, “Singing the role well. And Ruffalo, an ideal foil, turns Angels. What counts star in Dreamworks’ Just Like Heaven. stars and director raise this without tongues, screaming without lungs/ passivity into an unlikely form of charm with in a romantic come- Photo courtesy of movies.yahoo.com film well above what it should I want more than my lonely nation, I want his stoner drawl. After a while, predictably dy is the execution of be with Witherspoon and more than my lonely nation.” They even but winningly, their oil and water coexistence the formula. As he did with Freaky Friday and Ruffalo managing to keep it real. (Or at least title songs in ways that can make anyone evolves into love and a truce between the Mean Girls, director Mark Waters occasionally as real as any boy-meets-ghost movie can be.) want to listen to them and know if the real world and the spiritual realm. They join gives a kiss of originality to the formulaic ma- This is a true date flick where the guys will be songs themselves are as interesting as their forces to figure out just what happened to terial of the film and gets many laughs from every bit as amused as the gals, even if it does names are with titles such as “Happy is a Elizabeth, whose memory of her physical life the audience in the process. Witherspoon, in have an expected sappy, romantic ending. Yuppie Word.” Many of their songs are is conveniently cloudy. particular, tosses out observations like “I may definitely thoughtful, creative, and some- times abstract. This is apparent when songs like “The Shadow Proves the Sunshine” include lyrics like “Sunshine won’t you be Emma Roberts – Not so “Unfabulous.” my mother?/Sunshine come and help me by Damon Beres sing.” Believe it or not, bubbly pop music generic, and won’t pull at many heartstrings that targets adolescent girls is actually in older audiences, considering that the most a fairly large market in the industry thoughtful song is “Say Goodbye To Junior these days. It should come as no High.” The musical composition is also not surprise to legions of music-listeners particularly innovative or interesting, nor is worldwide that major companies are Emma’s vocal work. attempting to milk the overflowing The key word when it comes to this udders of this major cash cow. There- album, then, is competency. Emma Roberts fore, when Emma Roberts’ sampler fills a very solid comfort zone, and she doesn’t CD was released, it was likely written falter and descend into the typical pop hell all off due to the “Nickelodeon” logo too often exemplified in today’s music indus- sprawled across the top of the album try. Her challenge, then, is to move beyond title. Imagine the surprise, then, when her niche and establish a unique style for it was discovered that the sampler disc herself. As it stands, her music sounds a bit presented a functional, if not over- too similar to several other artists’ in the same whelmingly pleasant, array of songs. genre; there’s absolutely nothing distinctly Emma Roberts clearly has a recognizable in any facet of her work. Still, defined target audience: adolescents it’s certainly shaping up to be a solid first Switchfoot’s Nothing is Sound (2005) interested in the popular music scene. album, and hopefully she’ll earn marginal Photo courtesy of www.switchfoot.com People who don’t fill that role will like- success upon its September 27th release so that At the same time, Switchfoot raises their ly want to pass on this album, as it is CD cover of Unfabulous and More: Emma she might have a future opportunity to mature music up a notch and adds a more hardcore not incredibly diverse based upon the Roberts (Soundtrack Sony Released September as an artist. sound in the song entitled “Politicians.” It sampler. The lyrics in the four songs 2005) starts off with a very strong, loud sound, released are almost embarrassingly Photo courtesy of www.emmaroberts.net reminiscent of heavy metal and continues on throughout the rest of the song which adds on to almost accusatory and angry lyr- Open that Mic UP! ics. It definitely shows some kind of state- ment to the world and the current events. However, there may be some downsides First Open Mic Showcases Talent to this album, and once one sets aside the by Ashraf Abbas interesting lyrics and music, the album isn’t One of Northside’s oldest potentially bring up more “I’ve taken a wide range “I like to have one really filled with variety. A lot of the songs and most creative programs mature themes than those of pieces,” said David male and one female sound alike and stick to a similar theme: that has kept many on the appropriate for a high school Fitzgerald, Adv. 607. master of ceremony, the world and current events. There are the edge of their seats is Open audience. “I’ve tried to be humor- which is usually good occasional soft ballads such as “The Blues” Mic.This event has been On any given Open Mic, ous in some, I’ve tried energy and chemistry,” and “Daisy” that sometimes don’t make around for six years and is students are usually very to be very serious said Mr. McRaith. any sense and make you wonder how in the now entering its seventh with eager to read their latest piece and get points The future of Open world those songs ever got into the compila- a very optimistic attitude. of literature, and some even across in some, Mic looks promising. tion. Furthermore, while listening to the This wonderful event is the have the energy to act it out. and some border In the past Northside album, some trends can be spotted such as brainchild of Mr. Barry Generally, uniqueness is one on post-mortem has held up to eight the fact that in the majority of the songs, McRaith, an English teacher of the qualities to look for in depression because Open Mic nights a year, the same phrases are continuously repeated at Northside. an Open Mic. it’s just ‘I’ll write which obviously seems over and over again and raise the question Open Mic encourages “Mostly, it’s poetry,” said depressing today’.” like a lot. of “Why must they say ‘Happy is a Yuppie participants to read their Mr. McRaith. “We’re getting The staff of the However, in recent Word’ ten thousand times?” poetry, fiction, non-fiction, more fictional sketches, some Open Mic, surprisingly, years, the number of With the current release of Nothing is and dramatic sketches—basi- non-fiction. We are getting is comprised of students. Open Mic nights has Sound, all local Switchfoot fans can get the cally any piece of literature. more songs, so that in a They are students of Mr. come down to four, in chance to see them soon. Switchfoot has This event occurs four times single Open Mic, we might McRaith’s Creative Writing order for there to be arranged a list of tour dates this coming a year, in Northside’s audito- have two or three people who class and they take on the more active student fall to promote their new album and will be rium, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 sing songs.” responsibility of advertising participation. coming to Chicago this October 27th at the p.m. (The next Open Mic at The atmosphere is always the event and setting up the “I’m not interested Vic Theater. Northside is on October 27, very positive during Open event itself. necessarily in more For extreme Switchfoot fans and those 2005.) Mics. Many of those who Mr. McRaith is still Open Mic nights,” who enjoy listening to Christian rock music Participation is not come in with unique pieces, there for support, but said Mr. McRaith. this album will be another amazing accom- restricted only to students such as a song or a play/skit, for the most part, the “I’m interested in plishment. However, others might want to from Northside and students have found the audience very students handle good energy and think twice before really committing them- from any and every Chicago accepting and always at their everything. good partici- selves to listening to the entire album. It Public School are welcome utmost level of enthusiasm. pation from lacks the originality of their previous album to participate. There is, In other words, there is no those who The Beautiful Letdown and the songs don’t however, a request for adults wrong piece to perform at are there.” completely match up to the power of “Dare to not participate, as that can Open Mic. You to Move” or “Meant to Live.” Page 14 Sports The Hoof Beat Breaking Records at Northside, Again Corey Kasten Holds all Women’s Swimming Records by Muamera Hadzic In a school where great achieve- not the first occasion of its kind at Despite issues of accommodation and ment, excelling and coming out on Northside, the coach and the team pool space, the team more importantly sup- top seem to be key qualities, Corey greatly value Kasten’s accomplish- ports Corey and applauds her achievements. Kasten, Adv. 708, sets the bar high ments. “We support her as a team,” said team- for many as she both excels academi- “I am really proud of her accom- mate Sarah Wicklin, Adv 701, “and we hope cally and holds all of the records for plishments.” said Coach Ceja, “and that she will make state this year because women’s swimming events at North- right now she’s having a lot of fun she’s worked so hard and she deserves it.” side Prep. and taking advantage of opportuni- When informed of Kasten’s achievements, She has broken the 200 yard ties, but I am making sure that as of Jai Garg, Adv. 703, exclaimed, “Incredible…. Medley Relay, 200m Freestyle, 200 now she focuses on her performances All of them?” yard IM, 100 yard Freestyle, 50 yard at city and state sectionals.” “She’s an amazing swimmer,” said Mag- Freestyle, 100 yard Butterfly, 500 yard The Northside swim team has gie O’Connell, Adv. 807. “We are so lucky to Freestyle , 200 yard Free Relay, 100 the opportunity to practice and have her compete in our school’s name.” yard Backstroke, 100 yard Breaststroke compete in the excellent swimming “As a friend, I am really proud of her, and the 400 yard Free Relay. Three of facilities unique to the school. How- but as a student at Northside I am more so the aforementioned events, 200 yard ever the team is fairly large and when honored to have such a competitive and ac- Medley Relay, 200 yard Free Relay students like Kasten excel, the coach complished athlete represent our school,” said and the 400 yard Free Relay are relay feels they are not accommodated to Jason Strohmayer, Adv. 705. events that she set the record for with properly. Corey Kasten has joined the ranks of a group of swimmers, collectively. “We really cannot accommodate record setter Greg Schmucker, outstanding However, this is not the first time her as we should,” said Coach Ceja. athletes like Michael and Chris Keenan, Rob- that a student-athlete has accom- “She really should be swimming ert Eschman and Laura Litton. One can only plished such a feat with Northside’s in her own lane at her own time guess what else Corey Kasten, and athletes swimming teams. intervals, but we really do not have like herself at Northside, will astound us with “Greg Schmucker, who gradu- the pool capacity for something like next. ated in 2003, broke all of the school that.” “I can only imagine where she [Kasten] records for the boy’s team, so it’s not It is now ‘Kasten’ that will ap- might end up in couple of years from now,” a first experience for me,” said Coach Corey Kasten, Adv. 708, sharpens her form during daily pear all over on the record board said John Holler, Adv. 705. “With all that tal- Carlos Ceja. swimming practice. down in the natatorium, or swim- ent and hard work, I wouldn’t be surprised by And despite the fact that this is Photo by Shoaib Khan ming pool. any accomplishment.” Men’s Varsity Soccer in the Midst of Rebuilding by Aliy Markowski Northside’s Men’s Varsity Soc- pointing season after holding the Adv. 705. “But as a a good basis to improve cer Team has had a rebuilding year title of City Champions for the last team we’ve slowly been upon,” said Coach Keane. after losing eleven players from the two years. coming together.” This year’s varsity soc- graduated class of 2005. With only “Jason Strohmayer has been the Despite their re- cer team consisted mostly three seniors this year, the team one guy kind of holding the team cord, the Mustangs are of sophomores and has struggled to recover without together this season,” said Coach pleased with the level juniors. As upperclass- experienced team leaders. Last year Mike Keane. of team bonding, which men, these players will be the team dominated in their confer- Despite efforts by Jason Strohm- they recognize to be a expected to step up next ence. This year the Mustangs have ayer, Adv. 705, as sweeper, North- noticeable improvement season. Captains John managed a somewhat mediocre side’s defense has been especially from last year. Holler, Jason Strohmayer, 4-7-3 record. strained throughout this year. The “Our team bonding and Tom Dyke are all “Overall it’s been a year of players were frequently unable to has been amazing,” said members of the junior gradual improvement,” said Coach form a strong defending line. Jason Strohmayer. “It class who should continue Robert Albritton. “We’ve had a “Our defense last year was helps dealing with the to be strong leaders on hard time without many seniors on called ‘the W’,” said John Holler, losses when we’re all the team next season as the team.” Adv. 705. “And without ‘the W’ this there for each other on seniors. The team began preparing for year I feel lost.” and off the field.” “I’m looking forward the season with practices everyday The team’s offense struggled Although the Mus- to next season because I in August, several weeks before as well after losing last year’s top tangs may have fallen feel like we’re going to be school started. The season started scorers Andy Costello and Anthony short of their own ex- starting with a good core out decently with wins against Cecchinni. Senior Michael Burke, pectations this season, team,” said Jorge Saldar- Nazareth, Gordon Tech, and Jones Adv. 601, however, stepped up scor- strong underclassmen riagga, Adv. 811. High Schools. The second half ing the majority of the goals this on the team provide “We’re really optimis- of the season, however, found the season. Mark Sullivan, Adv. 607, hope for a better season tic,” said Jason Strohmay- Mustangs enduring frequent losses. and sophomore Cole Frankel, Adv. next year. er. “We’ve got some great The team lost all conference games 808, were also among this year’s “I think the fact that players who will still be during the regular season, with the leading scorers. we’ll have many return- Tom Dyke, Adv. 705, prepares for a goal kick during here next year and we’re exception of Foreman High School, “We definitely had a hard time ing players with varsity soccer practice. hoping to have a drasti- whose team has also had a disap- this year,” said goalie Tom Dyke, experience will give us Photo by Muamera Hadzic cally better season.” Putting their Way to Victory The Women’s Golf Team Launches a New Season by Elizabeth Jose It appears that the Northside Women’s Nick Demitropolous, a history teacher at Ste- and Northside. Mr. Demitropolous said that Although Tanya Nagatani is very skilled Golf Team is going to be one of the top teams phen Tyng Mather High School. He has been they focus on understanding the game and in the game it was not always her plan to play in the city once again. teaching at Mather for four years. He agreed learning all the strategies because that is key golf. She said that her parents forced her to “I can guarantee that they will take away to be the team’s coach when he in playing the game. He especially likes the when she was small, but when she grew older the city champion- met Mike Heavey, then the fact that the team is so motivated and hard- she quit. Then she began playing once again ships again this athletics director at Northside working. when her brother began playing. The competi- year,” said Coach College Prep High School, at Mr. Demitropolous said that although tion urged her to continue and it has caused Nick Demitropolous. one of their meets the previ- he tells them to enjoy their weekends, they her a lot of success. Tanya Nagatani, Adv.802, was ous year. schedule their own times during which to The team is lacking some players. named the top player among high school When Mr. Heavey told practice. Although they are able to play without any women golfers in the city of Chicago, and him that the golf team lacked “I definitely want to be their coach in the problems, the ideal number of players on Kaytlin Hack, Adv. 703, was the second a coach, he decided that he future,” said Mr. Demitropolous, “hopefully the team is six. As the current number of best golfer. They have returned this year would be able to work things until they graduate.” players is five they are willing to recruit new along with the rest of the team, Elizabeth out and coach the team. Golf has often been considered a simple members. The team has high hopes and they R. Hausheer, Adv. 802, Kristie Hack, “It was the best thing I and boring game, but the team can prove aim to get many honors, particularly the city Adv. 800, and Kathleen Pettinato, Adv. ever did,” said Mr. Demitro- otherwise. championship, as they have previously. Thus 709. polous about coaching for “We carry around a 25 pound bag with far they have held fast to this dream and have The team has had a good start this Northside’s golf team. “The equipment,” said Kaytlin Hack. “Every situ- already accomplished a great deal. year and practices regularly at the Rob- team is phenomenal.” ation in golf is different, and you ert A. Black Golf Course in Warren Park. Mr. Demitropolous have to adapt to any changes that Unfortunately, they were not able to compete coaches the golf teams of occur.” in many matches at first because many of both Northside and Mather Golf is a difficult game in that their opposing teams were ineligible to with Mr. Jim Dusvak, the it requires a lot of concentration play because they had not completed primary coach for Mather’s and strategic thinking in addition their physicals. Nonetheless, they play team. to skill. with a great deal of determination. Together they were able to It is a game that can be played They were the winners in the game start the women’s golf teams throughout your life, and in some against King High School on September among the Chicago Public cases it can even be played if you 14, 2005. Since then they have won all Schools. The number of teams suffer from some disabilities. their matches against other schools and has increased to 6 teams “It’s like a sibling rivalry for are heading towards a great victory. across Chicago since the me,” said Tanya Nagatani about These golfers are coached by Mr. two original from Mather her experiences with golf. October 2005 Sports Page 15 Northside’s Lax Team Gets Its Dose of Calcium Men’s Lacrosse Team Hosts Milk Chug Challenge by Rachel Ramir Jimmy Paulius, Adv. 909, stands on a sidewalk near Esturian, Adv. 903; Mark Mirano, Adv. 906; and Mike Jao, Adv. 807. Northside on an overcast Friday, eleven full gallons of milk at Adv. 805. The running joke and truth of the event was that of all his feet. In just a few moments, all the gallons will be mak- “Well, this is very exciting,” said Ewa Baska, Adv. 703, of the trouble a group of teenage boys could get into, they’ve ing their way down- and then up- the throats of eleven lucky who was among the spectators. ”There’s school spirit, puke, chosen to drink milk. It is true that the whole of the Milk Gal- participants, but for the guys, and milk.”Within half an hour, lon Challenge is disgusting. moment all is quiet. the first freshman, Travis Boewadt, Adv. Who wants to see what you ate for lunch? But when “Milk makes you 906, had already whipped his cookies taken lightheartedly, one can see the humor in it and even the strong,” he says, without amidst the cheers and laughter of the positive element of male-bonding. Aside from a few ailing much conviction. The crowd. He looks a bit nauseous, smiles, stomachs afterwards, no one was hurt and everyone had a “Milk-Gallon Chal- and keeps drinking. good time. There is something to be said for good, (mostly) lenge” is one conducted “That hurt so bad!” he said as he clean fun. almost everywhere brought the gallon back to his lips. “It’s an initiation of sorts,” said goalie Steve So, Adv. by only the boldest of Aside from manly glory, there was more 705. “The whole lacrosse team gets together, except for a few youth. The aim is to incentive for the freshmen to hold their people. And it’s funny.” drink an entire gallon milk down. Before beginning to drink, of milk in one hour and Richard Paulius let everyone know that then hold it down for he had three lacrosse sticks sitting in the another. trunk of his car - prizes (at a reduced The catch is that this price) for those who hold out the longest is a physical impossibil- and drink the most. ity for nearly everyone, Most of the crowd managed to stick so most of the milk around through the entire mess, though ends up vomited onto some moved to higher ground to avoid the ground rather than splatters. strengthening bones. So Many were friends of participants, why the Milk Gallon some were just morbidly curious North- Challenge? siders, but all were there to see some- “It’s scientifically thing you just don’t see everyday. Ted proven that it increases Kalaw, Adv. 900, made an especially your ‘man index’,” said impressive show: halfway through, he Richard Paulius, Adv. finished off three-quarters of his gallon. 710, “Why not? All over Eventually, however, keeping the milk the world there’s the down became too much. Milk Gallon Challenge.” “It’s coming up soon. I feel it,” he Richard was the co- said. “This milk tastes terrible.” coordinator, with Mike Before long there was a lovely col- Palma, Adv. 602, of the lection of vomit on the ground. Most event. And so it begins. Northside lacrosse players chug down milk during of it was made up of 2% milk, but some Before a group of thirty the “Milk-Gallon Challenge.” was chocolate, the choice of the more Photo by Rachel Ramir Milk was served in two delicious flavors: chocolate and or forty spectators and experienced Milk Galloners. The first plain. participants, Richard varsity player to go was Jai Garg, who Photo by Rachel Ramir and Jai Garg, Adv. 703, kick off the fun by cracking open their did it all with a hurt knee. gallons and beginning to drink. They’re the brave ones- the “I gotta go home and clean off my cast and my shoes,” he Finally, after the hour passed, there were only two left who varsity lacrosse players. said laughing and indicating the speckles of chocolate milk on hadn’t tossed their milk up yet, and both were convinced that Aside from Zack Pierce, Adv. 702, the other participants his white brace. they couldn’t finish their gallons. Richard Paulius and Zack are all underclassmen looking to begin their lacrosse season “This is pretty funny, but it gets boring after seeing so Pierce stood side by side, and in the “grand finale” of the af- the right way, including Fernando Castro, Adv. 908; Danny many people puking,” said one spectator, McKenzie Rivers, ternoon, the two veterans gave one last, crowd-pleasing show. You Got Served! Women’s Tennis Starts Off the Season with Victory

by Kana Yoo This fall, the Women’s Tennis Team is strategically plans his line-up, and also drills serving, volleying, and swinging its way to the the girls based on their suggestions and on City Championships. problems that they have had in matches. On Tuesday, September 13, the team Coach Darlene Horn sees the team’s main played its first official match against Lincoln strength to be in serving and “slamming”, Park. While waiting for the game to begin, or volleying the ball. She also compliments the girls prepared by running laps around the courts and watching “That’s what my goal is: to be one of the their opponents better teams in the city and then get hot play. Finally, before separating when that city tournament comes,” said into their match- es, the girls joined Coach Mark Harlan.” together for a group huddle. the doubles partners’ communication skills Holding their rackets out in the center, the on the court, as they work together as a girls cheered “Go Mustangs!” This warm-up unit. and spirit building worked its charm as the Both coaches are new to the team this varsity team rode home with success. year. Ms. Catherine Woodward, a social The second game, taking place on Thurs- sciences teacher, who coached the team for day, September 15, was a home game against four years, is taking a break from tennis due Taft. On the varsity team, Sara Harding, to her pregnancy. Adv.606, Amanda Kaiser, Adv.706, and Rana Among the many seniors leaving the Marks, Adv. 810, played singles, while Annie team next year is Sara Harding, a top rank- Lesser, Adv. 709, Erin Egan, Adv. 606, Paula ing singles player on the varsity team. Daniluc, Adv. 701, and Nancy Cheng, Adv. “It’s sad to know that I won’t be playing 601, played doubles. The varsity team won anymore,” said Sara. “But it was fun to three out of the five games. work my way up over four years.” Paula Daniluc described one of her best Beginning as a freshman, Sara started shots to be during a quick succession of vol- playing doubles and is now one of the best leys. players on the team. “I didn’t know the ball was coming at me, “Definitely do it,” she says for all those but in an instant I realized my racket hit the interested in playing tennis for the first time. ball,” said Paula. “It was accidental, but we “It’s a lifelong sport that anyone can play. scored the point!” You can always play for fun. It’s definitely The junior varsity team won all five of its worthwhile.” matches. The varsity team played Whitney Whether the team wins or loses, the Young, Morgan Park, and Walter Payton, girls will walk away in style. Sara Harding and won one game. They will play Lane Tech and Amanda Kaiser designed the team and CHSAS before going to the Team City shirts this year. They are white with maroon Championships on October 7 and 8. sleeves, and they have a tennis emblem on “That’s what my goal is: to be one of the the front. better teams in the city and then get hot when The team will proudly wear their new that city tournament comes,” said Coach uniforms to the City Championships. They Sara Harding, Adv. 601, follows through on a ball hit her way during a match. Mark Harlan. hope to do well there, and then move onto Photo by Shoaib Khan To prepare for the games, Coach Harlan the State Championships. Page 16 Sports The Hoof Beat Khan-Ya Spiking Up the Points Hear Me? Women’s Volleyball Team Narrowly Defeats Lane by Geethi Abraham During the heat of battle, the Come Women’s Varsity Volleyball Team charged back to snatch victory Back, from Lane Tech High School on September 19, 2005. Urged by the roaring Mustang crowd, Co-Captain Lance Angie Nizio, Adv. 710, delivered by Asrar Khan five consecutive kills during the final We all know him as the greatest cyclist minutes of the decisive third game, ever. We all know him as the man with clinching a 26-24 lead. A unified maybe the greatest sports story ever told: “SEE YOU LATER,” rang from battling back from testicular cancer, win- the bleachers on the bump, set, and ning the Tour de France seven times. His spike of the final point of the game, story is great, awe-inspiring, and has left securing the Mustang Victory. us Americans with hope for everyone who “During the final minutes of faces a major illness in life and attempts the game all I could think was don’t to battle back. Lance has made us proud, mess up,” said Angie Nizio. folks. The team did not start the game But those French. Those French, with off as determined as they ended it their snotty attitudes and supercilious however. After the first three serves mindsets, have taken it upon themselves to were Aces from Lane, Couch Nicole add a shadow of doubt over the greatest Flores called a timeout to regroup American sports story ever told. They ac- the players. However the team was cuse Armstrong of using steroids or other not yet on point. Angie scored the performance enhancing substances, and first point for Northside at 1-9, but therefore adamantly deny the existence of the team remained unsuccessful miracles. This time, they have gone too far. with only occasional scores here and Rather than losing a war, which history there. Lane maintained the lead. indicates they know how to do quite well, Finally at 14-23 Coach Flores called they have created one. a second timeout, and the team put Armstrong is being accused by two together some momentum. Outside main agencies that are centered in France. hitter, Alyssa Walther, Adv. 710, Both the International Cycling Federation made a kill followed by two consecu- (who call themselves the UCI) and espe- tive blocks. Urged by the cheering cially the World Anti-Doping Agency have crowd, the team was finally scoring no hard basis in saying Armstrong “doped” points. Their efforts were too late Courtney Konow, Adv. 801, #13, moves into block an upcoming spike from Lane Tech’s Varsity because they point to false information and for the game point however, and Lane Women’s Volleyball Team. shoddy test results to make their claim. won the first game, 18-25. Photo by Shoaib Khan Armstrong has been the most tested athlete “Even though we started off in sports for the past eight years; in this slow, we knew that we were the better of the game. The game was close, but North- to a tie at 20-20. An amazing up by the first time, he has not failed one drug test and team,” said side hitter, Kim Ables, Adv. 709, side was maintaining the lead with a series of librero (a defensive position) in Northside his- has come up clean in hundreds of different and setter, Reese Eschmann, Adv. 700. “That exciting kills by Nizio and Walther. At 16-10, tory, Ashley Rivera, Adv. 801, further tied the tests performed on him. The argument that motivated us to push ourselves, so that we Lane called a timeout, but it wasn’t of much score at 21-21. Mr. Dick Pound (what were his parents could achieve our goal of beating Lane.” assistance to them as the Mustangs kept up The game remained tied until by middle, thinking naming him that?), the exotically Push themselves they did, so by the both their defense and their lead. However, Courtney Konow, Adv. 801, allowed North named president of the World Anti Doping second game the Lady Mustangs were back in Lane seized a break in the communication of Continued as “Defeats Lane” pg. 11 Agency, and others use against Lance is the competition, scoring the first four points the Northside defense and brought the game that even though Lance passed all his tests since his return to cycling, the UCI did not test for EPO (erythropoietin) until 2001. Supposedly, the lab for the UCI took a Team Aims for New Heights sample of Armstorng’s urine from 1999, which they mysteriously had easily on Cross Country Team Starts New Season with Attitude hand, and discovered that it had “traces” of EPO. Why was Armstrong’s urine from by Mohammad Khaleelullah After coming off a successful team has two stars of their own 1999 tested? Who authorized it? Dick team members view as a similar week from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. They season last year, the North Side this year, the men’s varsity cap- Pound (I can’t even imagine the number sport, instead of cross-country. stick to a schedule that benefits Cross-Country team hopes to not tains, Daniel Kittakka, Adv. 603, of beatings this guy took in high school) Players are encouraged to join the whole team. Practices for only match but also exceed last and Joe Terdik, Adv. 603. says that the tests were indeed done by his both teams to stay fit throughout the cross-country team started year’s team’s success. During past “We lost Andrew this year, labs, but can’t explain why the results were the year. about two weeks before school. seasons, the team proved to be but we still have two great run- leaked. Of course, this guy can’t really say Last year, only Daniel Kittaka This was to ensure that the team victorious at different levels. This ners in Daniel and Joe,” said anything because he’s being influenced qualified for the state sectionals. would be ready to run for their season, the team is once again Irfan Hussain, Adv. 806. “We’re by L'Equipe, a French tabloid much like The team wants to make another first race. aiming for a good year, hoping hoping they can help us reach the US’s Star Magazine. L'Equipe is closely run for the state sectionals this “On a regular practice day we to compete at the city and state a higher level in competition. linked to the Tour and has a history of year. usually run a one-mile warm up, levels. We also have a very supportive frequently raised questions about how By combining their speed and then anywhere from four to six The team is divided up coach, Coach Gordon, and we’re Armstrong could have made his spectacu- stamina, the team can definitely miles, and finally we do weight lar comeback from testicular cancer with- training,” said Lena Guerrirro, out using performance enhancers. L'Equipe Adv. 810. is owned by the Amaury Group whose Cross-country runners com- subsidiary, Amaury Sport Organization, pete in either a two or three mile organizes the Tour de France and other run and always aim to beat their sporting events. own record times. Team mem- This entire story is very complicated bers keep a personal record (PR) in many degrees. The UCI and L'Equipe, for themselves as a form of mo- though they won’t admit it, do not like the tivation so their next run can be domination Lance has put on in the Tour faster than their last. The top five de France for the past seven years. They running times in the competition believe he has hurt the popularity of the are announced as the winners. Tour overall because most of the media’s The team expects to beat attention has been focused on him. How- their top competitors this year. ever, I say that had it not been for Lance, The team’s main rivals include no one would give a crap about the Tour. I Stephen Mather and Lane Tech really don’t care if some random bozos win high schools. a marathon for cycling across a country; “Lane is our biggest rival,” it’s the story behind the competitors that said Lena Guerriro, Adv. 810. sparks interest. Lance, just by himself and “Last year we came second to his amazing story, has created such strong them in the team city races. This interest in the Tour de France that next year we hope to turn that around year the ratings will be drastically lower and come on top.” because Lance has retired from the sport of Cross-country is a popular cycling. sport at Northside, as the team So I say, Lance, come back. One more consists of well over 20 members. time, just to tick off the French, to prove “We have a pretty big team. you’re clean and play hardball. They don’t There are also a lot of freshman The Northside Cross County Team lines up at the beginning of a race during a workout session. runners this year, so it looks like like the fact that you won the Tour de Photo by Mohammad Khaleelullah France for the seventh straight time—come we have a good future,” said Irfan back again and win it for the eighth time. into four divisions, varsity and like a family here, so I think we’ll make it to the next level. Hussain. Let us see again the greatest story ever told, junior varsity for both men and do well.” “The team this year is consid- The team this year has been the story of persistence, hope, and strong women. The team looks like it is Coach Gordon is back for his erably stronger because we have extra popular among the fresh- character. You owe this not only to your in good shape to give Northside second year to coach the team. about 14 more members,” said men. fans, but also to yourself. And while you’re another exciting season. Even The team is excited to have him Joe Terdik. “There are also more “There are a lot of us fresh- at it, make the French, but especially Dick though they lost one of their star back. Mr. Humberto Gutierrez, runners that are running times man,” said Anna Park, Adv. 907. Pound angry by blowing away the competi- members from last year, Andrew who assisted Coach Gordon last that will be able to qualify this “We hope to help this team tion. Watson from the class of 2005, year, will be coaching track and year for the state sectionals.” reach new heights for years to they are still aiming high. The field, which a lot of cross-country The team meets five times a come.”