Page 15 Page 7 Insight on Mens Cross Jerry Wang’s Country gets a Northside head start experience eat New year, new colloquia This year’s colloquium theme by Krystn Collins B As a new year at Northside commences and students begin settling into their classes, so initiates another year of colloquium, one of the things that sets the school apart from many others. “Colloquium offers a wealth of experiences,” Mr. Barry Rodg- ers, Northside’s principal, said on Northside College Preparatory High School October 2008 the school’s website. “Through participation in colloquium we transcend apparent limitations and explore new areas of learning oof that go beyond our own perceived limitations.” But what exactly does tran- scending limitations and exploring new areas of learning mean for the Vol. 10 No. 2 Vol. students of this year? Last year, the theme was a World of Possibilities, in which Northsiders were encouraged to H participate in various activities that culminated in the school-wide colloquia; these events emphasized global magnificence and world culture as aspects that bring people together instead of differences that force them apart. This year the theme is Ameri- can Tapestry: Sharing Our US Experience. “This year’s theme,” Ms. Lauren Krischer, Adv. 902, and Julia Reeves, Adv. 903, work hard as the learn the art of sewing, Susan Spillane, Director of Special knitting and embriodery in the colloquium “A Stich in Time Saves Nine.” Programs, said, “is a way to share Photo by Alejandro Valdivieso our own stories of living here in the United States. We will be weav- Calligraphy stand out, but unfa- be encouraged to share what they opportunities available to all as ing together experiences via music miliar ones, too, have made their personally have to offer in the way the American Tapestry is woven and storytelling to examine and debut, such as The Dragon Comes of living in the United States as skillfully together by students and contribute to our rich and colorful to America and Political Junkie. they all together help to weave the faculty alike, an experience that American Tapestry.” With such a wide range of American Tapestry with the cloth promises to bring fascinating guests, This year’s colloquium choices choices, the colloquia of 2008 have of our experiences and stories. informational presentations, and are diverse and numerous, and for the capacity to cater to just about What this collectively means is what guarantees to be an all-around some students, it may be difficult any student’s interests, whether they that students at Northside this year explosion of American culture to choose just one. On the list of enjoy music, physical activity, or are in for an in-depth exploration The American Tapestry themed courses seen available this year, even travel. of their rich culture and heritage colloquia promises to leave an im- familiar choices seen last year like Within the course of this as Americans dwelling in the U.S. pact on the 2008-2009 school year. News pages 1-3 the Knitting colloquium and Asian year’s colloquium, students will and the discovery of potential •Olympian Todd Williams visits Northside •New Student Council column Jammah Club Jams Lunchroom Global Connections page 4 th •The 2008 Democratic ticket Club hosts 9 annual dinner Features pages 6-7 by Faique Moqeet and Bushra items were passed out to the guests. Right after Kabir opening their fasts, it was time for the fourth of • Remembering Hiro Joho As the balloon and stream- five daily prayers for Muslims. The prayer, which • Summer China trip er-filled cafeteria buzzed with is called “Maghrib,” was prayed in the third floor Centerfold pages 8-9 excitement and hungry stu- atrium and guests were invited to watch. dents and parents, the North- • Sexism “It was very spiritual to see the Muslims side Jammah Club’s Ramadan praying, everybody was in complete unison, the Diversions pages 10 Dinner began. On Friday person in the front was leading and everyone fol- • International Film Festival October 3, 2008, the ninth lowed, there were no mistakes; it seemed perfect • Argyle - small street, big annual dinner took place at like they had been practicing for years,” Khoa flavor about 6:00 p.m. in the school’s Nguyen, Adv.104, said. cafeteria. The Ramadan din- After returning from prayer, the guests had a Arts & Entertainment pages 12-13 ner, held during the Islamic chance to sample one of the dinner’s highlights: • House Bunny bounces in month of Ramadan, is held to the home cooked food. theaters help increase Islamic aware- The club arranged dinner for all their guests • TTYN Paris Hilton ness throughout the school of by serving a variety of delicious cultural courses. Editorials page 14 the meaning behind the holy The courses covered everything from appetizers month and how it affects those • McCain v.s Obama to desert. Members believed the courses were who observe it. Every year, prepared to represent the diversity Islam has Sports pages 15-16 the event has many returning within itself pertaining to its diverse followers. attendees who come back for Guests were urged to try some of the food • The rise of the Seastangs the atmosphere as well as new that was specially prepared in order for them to • Women’s Tennis Team comers who come and enjoy plays first match of the get a feel for the many ethnic backgrounds of the season the food and program. club members. After everyone chose a few food “The Ramadan dinner was items, the program continued. Club members about getting people to know spoke to the audience about the club, its history, our cause. It was for people and the veil that separated the sexes. to share a moment in which “In Islamic doctrine there are versus that we all interacted by sharing a state the purpose of displaying modesty through feast. It was hopefully quite clothing, speech and behavior,” Aisha Ahmad, enjoyable for everyone,” Mu- co-president, Adv. 904, said. “The veil was basi- hammad Hossain, Advisory cally to satisfy the command that Muslims must 110, said. behave modestly when interacting with people of The program began as, the opposite sex in order to prevent certain sins.” Mohammed Ahmed, Adv. As the dinner came to an end, the club 907, introduced the Islamic members were satisfied again with the turnout prayer, which Muslims use to and hoped at least one person left with some open their fast, followed by a knowledge of Islam. translation into English. The “I’m glad that everyone looked forward to Sadia Sozzer, Adv. 905, and a friend, discuss the Ramadan fast is opened at sunset with it. It seemed like everyone had fun there and the Dinner and how Jammah Club can improve it for next year. a date and some water. Both food was good,” Naim Uddin, Adv. 105, said. Photo by Alejandro Valdivieso Page 2 News The Hoof Beat The A.P. dilemma Northside College The question of “how much?” Prep High School by Yonas Zewdie One question nearly every Northsider will encounter 5501 N. Kedzie in their high school careers is whether or not to take an Chicago, IL 60625 A.P. class, followed by the question of how many to take Tel: (773) 534-3954 if any at all? There are many students that opt to take only Fax: (773) 534-3964 a few A.P. classes, while some choose to take on a far more Principal: Mr. Barry Rodgers rigorous course load and take as many as their academic Assistant Principal: schedule will allow. As with Dr. Margaret Murphy many “either – or” and “how many” questions, the answers Advisor: Mr. Chester Tylinski are very dependent upon the individual in question, thus making generalizations about Editors-In-Chief: Zlatana Alibegov- how many A.P. classes to take or to take any at all is futile. ic, Vasiliki Mitrakos To some, taking more A.P. classes provides them with Managing Editor: Andrea Ljevar the opportunity to challenge themselves by becoming ex- Web Editor: Molly McAndrew, posed to college level courses, Riaz Shaikh while to others, taking A.P. classes would do little more News Editor: Tyler Johnson than deteriorate their Grade Point Average (GPA) and Global Connections Editor: Olu- stress them out. Geri Mcinerney, Adv. 018, studies for the A.P. Statistics exam by completing practice toye Adegboro “I actually feel pretty problems in her textbook. good right now because my Photo by Alejandro Valdivieso Features Editor: Andrea Ljevar one A.P. balances the rest of would not consider taking a of interest. Some students them. The thing some people my classes.” Marcella Vicens, large number of A.P. classes. who find themselves taking also tend to forget is that poor Centerfold Editor: Evan Rogers Adv. 903, said. “Person- “I’m taking five A.P. A.P. classes that they have no or mediocre grades in A.P. Diversions Editors: Sonya Dekhytar ally, I don’t see the point in classes this year, and it isn’t re- interest in tend to struggle in classes hurt your college appli- overloading on A.P. classes, ally that difficult,” John Corf- those classes, thereby giving cations. When you truly enjoy Editorial Editor: Yonas Zewdie because I feel it just prevents man, Adv. 901, said. “There’s them a negative experience an A.P. class, you are more you from being a balanced, definitely more work in A.P. with A.P. courses, whereas likely to retain the knowledge Arts and Entertainment Editor: well-rounded student. With classes than you get in honors other students who select even after you leave that class, Matt Glodz all fairness though, there are courses, but the benefits are A.P.