Issue #5 - Sylvania Northview High School

THE
SYLVANIA
NORTHVIEW
STUDENT PRINTS
Sylvania Northview High School
TSP builds
website,
publishes
articles
online
5403 Silica Drive Sylvania, Ohio 43560
Volume 88, Issue 5
December 17, 2013
Pies were a smashing hit
LadyKats raised money by pieing administrators
Claire Goecke
Staffer
In today’s technological world, it’s all
about making everything easily accessible with
the click of a button. Now, The Student Prints
has gone digital.
Staff advisor Sarah Huey and senior CoEditors-in-Chief Rachel Bules and Maggie
Figliomeni have set up an interactive website
for the newspaper: NVStudentPrints.com.
“It’s really exciting that we’re launching
The Student Prints website,” Figliomeni said.
“Journalism has made huge strides with
advancements in technology and it’s awesome
that we are making necessary adjustments to
be on top of an ever-changing world.”
The website has some of the articles in
the newspaper from earlier this year, a page
listing all of the staff members, a way for
businesses to contact The Student Prints for
information regarding advertisements, but
most importantly articles that can only be
found in the online edition. The sidebars give
anyone easy access to the articles, which are all
listed under different sections.
In addition, the website gives the staff
an advantage because they are no longer
restricted by the deadlines that the print paper
has. New features will be included exclusively
on the website, including a winter fashion blog,
featured musician piece and a music blog.
“The nice thing about being online is that
we can connect links to stories, so students can
read a story about another student who has an
album available online, and they can follow the
link and listen to it right there,” Bules said.
Viewers can also use the search box to
look for their favorite articles or even search
their name to find themselves anywhere in the
newspaper.
“NV publications history is being made in
E6,” Figliomeni said. “So readers: pay attention
and enjoy the ride.”
Bules also recommends that students follow
TSP’s new Twitter account, @NVstudentprints,
where online stories will be linked and students
can read via Twitter.
BULES
SENIOR ERIN BISHOP WAS SELECTED by raffle to plant a pie in the face of Assistant Principal of Student Discipline Mellisa McDonald’s face at the
NV v. Perrysburg Girls’ Basketball game. “I’m glad I could help raise money for the basketball team by pieing Mrs. McDonald. Also, I’m glad I could get
back at her for scheduling 7am Interact meetings,” Bishop said.
Andrew Headman
Staffer
Do you know what the Northview
administration’s favorite mathematical constant
is? Pi.
On November 27, Assistant Principal of
Discipline Mellisa McDonald took pies in the
face in support of the Ladykat Basketball team.
For senior Erin Bishop, the dream that every
student has to pie an administrator in the face
came true.
“I was glad I was picked and got the
opportunity to pie an administrator. Hardly any
people can say that they pied someone from their
school’s administration. This is something I can
check off my bucket list,” Bishop said.
Student Body President Jordan Rose pulled
names randomly out of a bucket to see who would
pie Mrs. McDonald. She was the administrator
who got the most donations.
Over the course of the week people could
donate money to the person’s container they
wanted to see pied in the face.
In fourth place, with $57.39, was Athletic
Director Chris Irwin. In third place was Principal
“
Smashing a pie in Mrs.
McDonald’s face was
better than having me
get pied, and it went to a
good cause.
-Rod Achter
Dean of Students
”
Steve Swaggerty, with $63.03. It came down to
the Dean of Students Rod Achter and Assistant
Principal Mrs. McDonald, she won by $10 with a
total of $104.86.
Rose pulled names randomly out of a bucket
to see who would pie Mrs. McDonald
“I felt very loved by the Northview family. I
have a hunch that the other candidates were in
on it,” Mrs. McDonald said.
“We would never fix the fundraiser,” Mr.
Achter said.
After Erin Bishop, Luke Beattie was picked to
pie Mrs. McDonald. He wasn’t at the game, so the
next person who was picked was coincidentally
the second place winner, Mr. Achter.
“I was relieved because Mr. Achter is just a
big teddy bear and has everyone fooled,” Mrs.
McDonald said.
According to Head Basketball Coach
Brittany Cymbolin, the money raised will go
towards paying for new spirit wear, specifically
travel suits.
“Smashing a pie in Mrs. McDonald’s face
was better than me being pied, and it went to a
good cause,” Mr. Achter said.
SciOly hosts first invitational of the season
Michigan, and Ohio competed, according to Kahn.
Every year, new rules and regulations are added to keep the
Staffer
competition honest and challenging, according to Kahn. This was
the first competition of the season with the new rules in place.
Science Olympiad had their Varsity, Junior Varsity, and “C”
While most of us were sleeping in this previous Saturday, team participate in the match. The Varsity and Junior Varsity
members of the Science Olympiad team
consisted of about 15 people per team and
were performing experiments, taking tests,
the “C” team consisted of about four people.
I was expecting a good
and presenting their pre-built vehicles.
The “C” team ensures that everyone has the
They hosted and competed in their first
turnout because we
chance to compete.
invitational of the season on December 14.
Each person on Science Olympiad
have been preparing for
This is the second year in a row that
competed in anywhere from two to four
Science Olympiad has hosted the event.
the start to our season
events.
“I was nervous to see how everything
These events include biology, physics,
the last month and a
would go and how everyone would do with
chemistry, engineering, and ecology, according
this being our first event of the season,”
half.
to junior Celine Schreidah. These events then
senior Mitch Kahn said.
are broken down into tests that are taken, labs
-Andy Roth, coach
The competition lasted from 8 in the
that must be performed, experiments, and
morning until 3 in the afternoon and had a
building.
total of 38 teams, including Northview. Teams from Pennsylvania,
“For the building aspect, we have pre-built things such as a
Kendall McCoy
“
”
car that have certain requirements. Then during the competition,
we present the object to see how well we did,” Schreidah said.
Each event is about an hour long and for each time slot there
are two to four other events going on at the same time, according
to Kahn.
Before the competition, Head Coach Andy Roth was very
confident in his team.
“I was expecting a good turnout because we have been
preparing for the start to our season the last month and a half,”
Mr. Roth said.
At the end of the event, Science Olympiad’s scores were
not counted. This was because they hosted the event and it is a
respectful action for the hosts to dismiss their scores, according
to Schreidah.
“The invitational itself ran a lot smoother this year and I think
the competition was better because we had been working hard
the last couple of weeks on improving our skills. I like having this
invitational because it gets our season going. As a team, I think
we did well and were very prepared. I am very excited to start the
year,” senior Ben Pifer said.
News
Opinions
Features
Sports
Media Center hosts annual
book fair, pg. 3
Find out why Uggs are now
ugly, pg. 4
Ways to enjoy Sylvania over
the holidays, pg. 7
Hockey team wins Cold Turkey
tournament, pg. 11
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NEWS
The Student Prints December 17, 2013
Colors, cuts, curls for Cos competition
Students were judged for hairstyles and nails by local salon stylists
Claire Weber
Staff Writer
The seniors and juniors involved in
cosmetology cut and styled it up at the 2013
cosmetology styling competition that took place
on December 6 and 9.
The competition consisted of styling a
hairstyle on a manikin along with painting nails
within a given time frame. They then were judged
based on the creativity and other qualities. The
judges who participated in this competition
were hairstylists from local salons, according to
Cosmetology Instructor Chris Jude.
The scores based on both the juniors and
seniors were different due to the difference in
skill level. The seniors were more experienced,
therefore they could do more complex
hairstyling. Meanwhile, the juniors were still
learning how to cut and style hair so they
worked on more basic hairstyling, according to
Mrs. Jude.
Prior to the competition, the juniors were
able to pin curl and roller set there manikin’s
hair. Once the competition started, they had to
take out the pin curls and roller set and had
to comb through it. They then were judged on
the final result of the hairstyle. After styling
the hair, they had to clean up and move on to
painting nails on a manikin hand. They then
were judged by the smoothness, creativity, and
neatness for both hair and nails, according to
Mrs. Jude.
However, for the seniors, the competition
was more complex. The only thing they could
do ahead of time was to pre color their manikin.
In addition, before the competition, they had to
write a technical, which is similar to a written
procedure, along with printing out a picture of
a hairstyle, according to Mrs. Jude.
Once the competition started, the seniors
only had one hour to wet and style hair along
with cleaning up. The goal was to style the hair
based on the picture that was chosen. Once
the hour was up, the girls then went into a
classroom and had half an hour to design nails
on a manikin hand. Once again, they printed a
picture beforehand and had to resemble their
design to the design shown in the picture,
according to Mrs. Jude.
STEIRER
SENIOR COS STUDENT EMILY GIOVANNUCCI tests her skills while coloring, cutting and trimming her manikins hair. Not only were cosmetology students skills tested but how quickly they could perform their tasks that were required of them amongst the hour they were given to do hair.
As the girls were designing their nails,
the judges were judging their hairstyle based
on a completed technical, completed haircut,
finished style, sanitation, and safety. Once the
half an hour was up, the nails were then judged
based on smoothness, neatness, and creativity,
according to Mrs. Jude.
At the end of the competition, both juniors
and seniors were awarded with plaques that
consist of first, second, or third place. If a senior
receives first place, then they have the option of
competing at Regionals.
“The styling competition was such a great
experience because we got more practice in
coloring, cutting, and styling,” said senior
Jordyn Martinez.
Even though this was a great way for the
girls to compete, it was also a great way to apply
the skills they have learned through the course
of the semester, according to Mrs. Jude.
“Competition
promotes
professional
development, enthusiasm for learning, and
sense of accomplishment by recognizing
students’ skills and abilities,” said Mrs. Jude.
Deck the halls with boughs of class fundraising
Week’s prior to Cats Meow, the Class of
2014 had the opportunity to decorate ornaments
News Editor
so they could be sold at the event. The profit
from Cats Meow and the ornaments went to
the senior class. The earnings totaled to almost
Are you looking for more decorations to add $2,000.
to your Christmas tree this year? Hopefully you
All of the benefits go to the senior’s prom.
spotted the beautiful
The
ornaments
variety of ornaments
were also sold at
People loved their ornaments
that were being sold
the beginning of the
at Cat’s Meow this
basketball game’s on
and how creative and how beauyear December 6 and
December 12.
tifully designed they were.
7.
The ornaments
“People
loved
were
sold at a $5 value,
-Sue Briddell,
their ornaments and
but many buyers gave
Senior Class Advisor
how creative and how
additional money in
beautifully designed
order to support the
they were,” Senior Class Advisor Sue Briddell senior class and to help with the cost of their
said.
senior prom.
Casey Wittman
MACAFEE
ORNAMENTS WITH VARIOUS DESIGNS are being hung on the mini tree’s by senior Sydney
Bihn, president of Student Class. Many of the them were purchased, according to Mrs. Briddell.
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Nazihah Bhatti
Staff Writer
Donald Trump isn’t the only name in business
anymore. Business Tech seniors Gabby Croci, Caleb
Rau and Southview senior Sarah Kelpzig went to the
University of Toledo for the Junior Achievement Business
Challenge with Business Tech teacher Andrea Davis.
The tournament focused on strategies for use in the real
business world.
On November 8, students from 23 high schools all
competed at UT for scholarships. They worked together
with industry experts to develop leadership and business
skills, according to Business Tech teacher Sue Briddell.
Students were put in teams with their school and
functioned as a “corporation”. As a corporation, students
made business decisions concerning research, production,
and capital investment. Industry expert Stephen Ciucci
helped NV students make their companies successful,
using economic principles that they have learned.
Competitors socialized with other students and learned
from business professionals, according to Ms. Davis.
“It was an honor and a privilege to work with the
Business Tech students and see them apply things they
learned at NV to the real world,” Ms. Davis said.
Competitors learned about budgeting time and
money and working as a team, according to Rau.
“This was a great opportunity to use things I learned
in Business Tech. I had a great time,” Rau said.
Rau, Klepzig, and Croci did well, coming in seventh
and each receiving $750 towards a college of their
choice. “I’m so proud of my students, they did a great job
showcasing the skills they learned,” Mrs. Briddell said.
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NEWS
The Student Prints December 17, 2013
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Annual book fair sees another chapter at NV
Oskar Swolsky said.
Young adult, facts and stats, new releases,
News Editor
graphic novels, adventure and favorite series
were the types of books available this year.
“The book fair provides students with a
The Divergent series, City of Bones, and
a Jennifer Lawrence biography. If any of chance to see a variety of books that are in all
these books interest you, they were offered at interest levels, while still supporting our Media
Center,” Mrs. Omey
this year’s book fair.
said.
Teachers had a sneak
Posters and “cool
peak of this year’s book
The book fair provides
stuff” also made an
fair on December 6.
appearance at this year’s
Having teachers come
students with a chance
book fair, according to
in the week before the
to see a variety of books
Scholastic.
sale allowed them to buy
“I enjoy that the
books for themselves as
that are in all interest
book fair has a range of
well as tell their classes
levels, while still supbooks,” English teacher
what was available at the
Brienne Laskey said.
book fair.
porting our Media Cen“I can buy books for
Scholastic provides
ter
myself as well as for my
Northview
with
kids.”
books, bookcases, and
-Darla Omey,
Last year the book
pamphlets every year.
Media Specialist
fair sold $1,496.24,
However NV has to set
according
to
Mrs.
everything up, according
Omey.
to Media Specialist Darla Omey.
The goal for this year’s book fair was to sell
“Scholastic offers new popular fiction but
caters to the whole family,” Mrs. Omey said. over $1,000. NV Media Center gets a percent of
“There are cookbooks, adult fiction, reference the sales and can earn scholastic dollars. These
dollars can be used to order books, magazines,
material and even children’s books.”
Students were able to come to the book and more from Scholastic for the library,
fair with their English class. It gave students according to Mrs. Omey.
See updated story on NVStudentPrints.
a chance to see what books were available and
then they could buy a book or come back later, com.
Beadforlife sold jewelry and more the last
according to Mrs. Omey.
“I like that Scholastic provides us with the two days of the book fair. See Taking it one bead
opportunity to see a selection of books,” senior at a time story on NVStudentPrints.com.
Kaelynn Knestrick
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BULES
SENIOR SULAIMAN MUSTAPHA checks out the third book in the popular Twilight series. The
book fair offered many genres this year including teen fiction, history and more. “The book fair is
a great place to see new developing authors, as well as popular reads,” Mustapha said.
Clothes drive warms those in need Cafeteria
Claire Goecke
Staff Writer
December: the month for celebrating, receiving, and most
importantly, giving.
This year, all Northview students are presented with the
opportunity to help less fortunate children during the holidays.
As a school-wide service project, the homerooms are collecting
children’s mittens, gloves and hats for charity. The items will be
added to the donations that MedTech students have also been
collecting.
“We chose this as our community service drive this year to
try and mix it up a little bit,” homeroom advisor Sarah Huey
said. “The school usually does a canned food drive around the
holidays, but other groups have already done that this year. We
wanted to find a new way to help the community.”
All students were informed of the service drive at the
homeroom on November 15.
The charity is asking for brand-new or lightly used winter
clothing items for donation. Homeroom teachers will be
collecting these items through December 18.
“So far we haven’t seen a huge amount of donations, but
we will begin to see them closer to the 18, especially if we keep
reminding everyone,” Ms. Huey said.
For even more incentive, other than the joy of giving, the
homeroom that brings in the most items will win a point for their
class in NV’s yearlong Class Olympics competition. Homeroom
advisors will also be counting the total number of items brought
in by each class; the class with the most also wins an extra
point.
“I hope the project is successful because there are a lot of
people in need,” freshman Taylor Vandenbroek said.
Speech, Debate brings back awards
Melanie Siedlecki
Staff Writer
With new speakers and strategies, the
Speech and Debate team is on their way to
a successful season.
At their tournament in Maumee, two
of Northview’s students had to go against
each other in the Lincoln Douglas Debate.
Sophomore Owen Cappellini was a quarter
finalist as he debated against junior Geeta
Rao, who won as a semi finalist.
This past weekend the debate team
went to Perrysburg to compete again in
the Lincoln Douglas Debate.
Cappellini placed fifth, making
him a quarter finalist in yet another
tournament.
The season is looking very bright for
everyone. Their coach, English teacher
Joe Drouillard, is confident that the team
will continue to improve as the season
goes on.
“We have many young debaters
and speakers who have to face tough
competition. They keep improving each
week and by the end of the season they’ll
be very successful,” Mr. Drouillard said.
With a tournaments every weekend,
the participants continue to work hard to
succeed in their events. As a student body,
we can wish them all good luck as they
continue their season with great progress
and with strong minds.
Candy canes more than tasty treat
Kailee McAfee
Staff Writer
Med Tech held their annual candy cane
sale during the week of December 9. Each
candy cane was $1 with a note attached to send
to a person of your choice.
These candy canes could be sent to anyone
between Northview and Southview buildings,
according to senior Med Tech student Carolynn
McCartney.
“It’s always a great tradition in Med Tech to
do the candy cane sale. It is a great fundraiser
for us to raise money for our travel expenses
for States and Nationals. Not to mention,
it’s a nice way to spread Christmas cheer,”
McCartney said.
This tradition of the candy cane sale has
been going on for 13 years and is continually
loved by students.
“I’ve always loved the candy cane sale
because I get to surprise my boyfriend with a
candy cane each year,” senior McKenzie Watt
said.
The candy canes are to be
OSINSKI delivered by MedTech students
STUDENTS MAY ACCOMPANY their candy cane with a note. “It’s a great way to during class periods on December 19
show your friends you appreciate them, “ senior Caroline Fleck said.
and 20.
adds new
cuisine to
menu options
Andrew Headman
Staff Writer
The cafeteria is getting ready to spice up its menu
options.
“When asked what they wanted, more menu options were
students` number one requests. Also more ethnic foods,”
Director of Food Services Joseph Shamy said.
The cafeteria will continue to serve fresh fruits and
salads everyday, and even more new foods will be coming in
December.
“It is way more likely that I will buy lunch now because
there are many more options that may interest me. Then,
there were not as many
options before so I
Food Prices
just packed my lunch
Orange or Teriyaki Chicken
everyday,” junior Taryn
(ala carter) - $2
Pavain said.
Hummus (ala carte) - $1.50
The December and
January
menu will have
Walking Taco Meal - $2.75
orange and teriyaki
Beef Chili and Cheese or Broccoli
chicken on Tuesdays, as
and Cheese Baked Potato - $2.75 well as a taco salad, and
Bosco Stick with Marinara
a hummus meal option
daily.
(ala carte) - $2
They have a variety
Soft Pretzel w/ cheese
of new drinks, as well
(ala carte) - $1.75
as hot baked potatoes
with a choice of broccoli
and cheese or chili and
cheese on Mondays.
The cafeteria will be offering a sidekick slushy daily that
is tasty and counts as a half of a serving of fruit, according to
Mr. Shamy.
“I believe that I will buy more at lunch because it gives
more variety and more culture to the food which makes it
more interesting,” sophomore Starr Jiang said.
The cafeteria will be releasing their lunch calendars
monthly.
“I will consider buying more because there are new
options in the food and the drink options,” sophomore Pauline
Brenner said.
If you have more ideas for menu options or anything
else that you think would help the cafeteria progress further,
please send an email to the Director of Food Services at
[email protected].
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OPINIONS
The Student Prints December 17, 2013
I
column as
see ‘em
by Rachel Bules
Technology: blessing or curse?
Let’s just say you are on your way to the Huntington
Center to see highly acclaimed country star Keith Urban,
also known as The Greatest Singer Known to Mankind and
it is about 21 degrees outside on a Sunday night.
Your cowboy boots are on, paired appropriately with
skinny jeans, a leather jacket and a sparkly top – just the
standard indoor concert attire, of course. Your heart is
racing, literally, because you just cannot wait to hear Keith
Urban sing that he wants to “Kiss A Girl” – obviously that
girl being you. Then, you park your car, walk a block to the
Huntington Center, trying to find stable ground because
your boots are not meant for trekking the downtown Toledo
sidewalks, and you finally arrive at the concert venue.
Except, wait, the doors are not open even though
the concert starts in 25 minutes and is that a block-long
line of people waiting to get in? Yes, and it’s because the
computers are down and everyone has to wait outside in
the Arctic weather for over an hour until they are fixed.
Yes, as you may have guessed, this happened to me and
to the other approximately 200 people lined up outside the
Huntington Center because we all had “paperless” tickets.
The idea was all you needed to get into the concert was
the credit card you used to buy the tickets with. However,
on the night of the concert, just an hour and a half before
Keith Urban took the stage, the computers completely
malfunctioned. So anyone who paid for their tickets online
was forced to wait until they were fixed, which was not until
an hour after the concert was supposed to start.
While standing in line, huddling with the people next
to me like a penguin in Antarctica, a thought dawned on
me: whatever happened to the good-old paper tickets that
you would receive in the mail? Would I be standing here
freezing my toes off (cowboy boots are not as warm as
Uggs) if it wasn’t for computers and the idea that we could
Take a moment and think back to your
years in elementary school.
I might be a unique case, but I never had
a SmartBoard in one of my classes until I got
to sixth grade.
As fun and interesting as SmartBoards
can be, I still prefer the scratch of chalk on a
chalkboard. Call me old fashioned, but I like
to hold a physical book with actual pages as
opposed to holding a Kindle or an iPad.
I would totally prefer lugging home a
few textbooks than using an online textbook,
because frankly, sitting in front of the
computer for extended amounts of time
gives me a headache and a neck cramp.
I like to take notes with an array of
colored pens as opposed to typing them into
the imaginary laptop that I don’t even have.
At first, the whole technology-is-nowallowed-in-class policy was super fun and
exciting and everything, but at this point, I
wish we could go back to how it was before
cell phones, laptops, and tablets invaded the
classroom.
To me, phones are just an annoyance in
class. I think I could count on one hand the
amount of times I’ve actually used my phone
to help me with something for school.
More often than not, I see kids using
their phones for Twitter, Instagram, or
“
Maybe things will be
different when everyone
has the same access to
the same technology...
the keyword here being
“everyone.”
all survive “paperless?” Probably not.
The fact is that we rely too much on computers and
technology to complete simple tasks. The people working
at the Huntington Center would not even let people
indoors if they had the email on their phone proving their
ticket purchase because the Center could not “verify” it.
Let me tell you, if I am still standing in line after an hour
and a half of waiting for the computers to revive, I HAVE A
TICKET. What happened to trust in the human race? Well,
it disappeared when we started relying on computers to
tell us if someone was telling the truth or not.
Moreover, it is not a pretty scene when something you
rely on so much backfires and leaves you helpless. The
hundreds of people freezing outside the Huntington Center
were not screaming angry curse words at the computers;
they were screaming at the people running the concert.
Why? Because computers are not going to take the blame
when something goes wrong, the people are.
Now don’t get me wrong, I love that I have a calculator
in Calculus and a computer to research the meaning of the
phrase “turn-up,” but when you are handling an event that
is going to affect a prodigious amount of people, you have
to be prepared with a backup. For the Huntington Center,
that backup probably could have been better than the one
man yelling at anyone in line who asked what was going
on with the computers. It is all about being respectful and
actually having a little faith in the people around you; your
computer is not going to save you if you are holding onto
the edge of a cliff someday but that person you were nice to
probably will give you a hand.
Just think about stepping away from the world of
technology for a bit and next time you go to a concert in
November, pack a pair of fuzzy socks, just in case.
–Geeta Rao
”
Candy Crush.
Also, the school Wi-Fi is HORRIBLE.
ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE. Most of the
time, I can’t even use my phone to search the
Internet, not to mention the blocks placed
on so many websites.
Maybe things will be different when
everyone has the same access to the same
technology. It would be nice for everyone
to have a laptop in class, the keyword here
being “everyone.”
I think we put the cart before the horse
by letting some kids bring in laptops while
others don’t have them. And some kids will
always find laptops a distraction in class,
because instead of taking notes, it’s easy to
play a game that you can minimize if your
teacher walks by.
I know it’s definitely not realistic to
move backwards at this point. As much as I
love my heavy, bound paper books, they are
slowly succumbing to an e-book that we can
read on bright little screens.
Tattered, cumbersome textbooks that
we love to hate are slowly being replaced
by online versions of the books that we can
access at home.
I can’t even remember the last
time I used something as archaic as an
encyclopedia (gasp) to help with a project I
needed to research. Who needs Encyclopedia
Britannica when you have Google? I get it,
but that doesn’t mean I can’t be nostalgic for
the days I used to know, when not everyone
always had technology at her fingertips.
And I don’t know about anyone else,
but paper books will never go out of style for
me.
Animals receive UGGly treatment
Popular shoes not worth killing animals for fashion
Mary had a little lamb, little lamb, little is the process that is used to obtain it.
lamb; Mary had a little lamb and now he is on
According to PETA, millions of Merion
her feet. Don’t you feel bad for Mary’s lamb? sheep are castrated, have their tails cut off and
According to People for Ethical Treatment of their horns hot-branded. Then these sheep have
their throats slit, for their skin.
Animals (PETA), UGGs are now UGGly.
Famous stars such as
PETA, among other
organizations,
is
now
Pamela Anderson and pop
According to PETA, or rock singer Pink have spoken
protesting the making of
out against the horrendous
UGGs. Various sources
the People for Ethical
ways these sheep are being
online are speaking out
Treatment of Animals,
handled in the process of
against the awful treatment
making fashion. The viral
of sheep in order to make
Uggs are now UGGly.
these popular boots. Most of
YouTube video of Pink
us think they just shave their
narrating live footage that the
fur and sadly, that alone is not the case.
sheep receive is sickening. For more gruesome
After some research, we discovered that information and cruel footage that will forever
sheep are not only shaved for their fur but they change your opinion of using animal’s fur for
are killed and skinned. Some people compare fashion, watch the YouTube video and do your
this to eating meat or not. Yet, people need own research to see for yourself.
protein to live, they do not need fashionable
Think about the people in our school who
boots. On the other hand, fur can be used to own UGGs. You could walk down the halls of
keep warm. It’s not that using the fur is bad, it Northview and see 10 girls wearing the furry
“
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Work comes before Prom
Watch any movie or read any book about high school
and you will always find one thing in common: the Senior
Prom. It is all about finding the perfect dress, renting the
spiffiest tux, and having the best night possible.
What everyone fails to realize, however, is that
organizing and executing an event as big as Prom requires
a momentous amount of effort. At Northview, that
responsibility falls upon each class government to raise
enough money for its own dance. Lately, it seems that
classes have forgotten that raising thousands of dollars
is not possible all in one year. It takes time and, most
importantly, teamwork to fundraiser and plan a dance
that involves making over 300 people happy.
Oftentimes in high school we brush certain fundraiser
events off as unimportant, but taking time to work together
to raise money for Prom should be enough to motivate
the entire school. It is one night that is part of the longstanding tradition of graduating high school; it should be
high on the priority lists of every student at NV.
Many complicated steps are taken by the class
governments to make a Prom successful and it takes a
great deal of money. To reserve the hall, for example, the
junior class needs to raise $600 by this December, which
is almost a year and a half before the 2015 Prom. Then,
almost right up until bids are sold, every cent raised by
each class is put towards making sure each bid is not an
excessive amount of money.
The senior class has slaved over trying to muster up
enough money this year to make sure their Prom is not
crazy expensive for each individual attending. Starting out
with events like Homecoming and a decorated pumpkin
sale in the fall, they are holding out hope that Cats Meow
and an ornament sale will bring in the big bucks. Even
with all of their hard work, their efforts still may not be
enough. Trying to fundraiser in less than a year is proving
to be a difficult task.
The difficulties the juniors and seniors are facing
should really speak to the younger classes. Now is the
time to work together and start raising money for Prom
because it will only result in good consequences.
The reality of this process should make each one of
us want to start contributing to the Prom fundraising
efforts. While senior classes are supposed to make money
primarily on Cat’s Meow and Homecoming, it is never too
early to start fundraising for an event like Prom. It is up
to us as student leaders to make the money for ourselves
just like in the real world.
Whether a senior or freshman, every student at NV
has a certain class unity that is going to take him or her
all the way to graduation. Do not just brush aside events
like Cats Meow because it actually matters. Take the time
to pay the $5 for your class T-shirts; it could equate to
making your Prom bid a lot less expensive. Go to the
restaurant like Chipotle or Buffalo Wild Wings that is
offering to support NV on a specific fundraiser night.
While the class governments are responsible for
planning entertaining events, it is everyone’s job to attend
and make the best out of them. It is not just NV’s Prom,
it is our Prom and that means that we all have to take the
responsibility for making it a night to remember.
-Geeta Rao
UGG boots. Now think about their siblings,
parents and friends who all own more than one
pair. Think about how many pairs of UGG boots
that you own and your friends own.
Are these boots worth the torture of
animals? They have been popular for a few
years now and no one has really known any
of this. Now it’s time to bring it to everyone’s
attention.
Now that we know these facts, owning a
pair of UGGs brings on guilt. Knowing this
information now won’t necessarily stop us
personally from wearing the ones we have, but
we will stop buying them. Some people that
we have talked to tell us that it doesn’t matter
because they will continue to kill sheep even
if they stop buying them. Yet, one person can
make a difference. So many department stores
sell boots that look almost identical to UGGs
that are just as cute and half the price. Save
your money and save Mary’s little lamb!
- Casey Wittman and Kailee McAfee
THE STUDENT PRINTS
Volume 88, Issue 5
Co-Editors-In-Chief:
Maggie Figliomeni & Rachel Bules
Adviser: Sarah Huey
News Editor: Kaelynn Knestrick & Casey Wittman
Features Editors: Lauren Lewis & Sydney Albert
Sports Editors: Jordan Rose
Opinions Editors: Geeta Rao & Annie Nowak
Arts & Entertainment Editor: Henry Gray
Business Editor: Emily Simone
Photo Editors: Jessica Stark & Kristin Osinski
Staff Writers: Ahmed Atari, Peter Birsen, Nazihah Bhatti,
Isabelle Compton, Emma Crandall, Mackenzie Elrod, Claire Goecke,
Allie Hartnett, Andrew Headman, Kailee McAfee, Kendall McCoy,
Megan McLean, Melanie Siedlecki, Claire Weber & Jarred Wulf
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School. It is distributed monthly at no charge to serve the purpose of informing students, faculty,
staff, administration and the Sylvania community of current issues. The main goal of TSP is
to present coverage of events in an unbiased and accurate manner. The paper also respects
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OPINIONS
The Student Prints December 17, 2013
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You are asked what you want to be when you grow up throughout your childhood.
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college or finding a job. The future is yours and
At least it was a question that worried me until I met Kevin McCarthy at the Washington
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a one-on-one chat with him, he helped me realize there is nothing wrong with being indecisive
on such an important life decision.
McCarthy asked me what made me want to be a journalist when I was older, but the problem
was I could not answer the question because I have no idea what I want to be when I am older.
There are so many options and career paths that I can take that there is no possible way to
decide as a mere 17 year-old child.
Instead, he gave me the most eye-opening words of wisdom I have ever heard.
“What happens to people with set plans when they get to college and realize their plan
makes them miserable?” McCarthy said. “They get lost and feel their life is ruined just because
something does not make them as happy as they thought it would. If you go into college with an
open mind, preparing yourself with the option of change in your plan, you will never feel upset
and thrown off your path.”
Very rarely do students make it through college without changing their major. You have
your whole life ahead of you and it makes no sense spending it doing a tedious job that doesn’t
make you happy.
Having a set in stone plan limits one on creating exciting new possibilities. Routines are
made to create certainty in the future, yet the future is always uncertain. There is no way to
prove what will happen and by clinging onto a particular routine can cause a tremendous fall.
The plan causes ignorance to any alternatives.
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studying to be a surgeon, a manager, or even a performer, because it takes drive and talent to achieve great things in any field of work.
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New activities of today’s teens are destructive, insensitive
Most of us are aware of the popular movie and book series
It’s a slippery slope, one we often are unaware that we are
The Hunger Games. How could we not be? With the recent sliding down. I’m not saying that watching kids killing one
premiere of the second movie Catching Fire—which I loved another will be the next big thing on YouTube, but it is worth
by the way—people were avidly discussing the series (Peeta or noting that over the years standards have become less rigid and
Gale?) in the hallways and could be seen rereading Mockingjay we are more open to things that would once have been considered
during SSR.
appalling.
I love the Hunger Games. I think
The biggest and most infuriating
I will never
the whole concept is so interesting—
example that I can currently think of is
especially the idea of such barbaric
with the games that some teens partake
understand why
actions being praised as national
in during their free time.
entertainment.
Several years ago, planking—lying
it’s considered
It’s terrifying when you think
facedown like a board and posting
“cool” to do
about it—but unfortunately there are
pictures online—was all the rage. Sure,
similarities between that fictional
something so rude the popular game got old fast, but it was
entertainment and the reality television
harmless.
and disrespectful
we enjoy in real life.
But these games didn’t stay harmless
Yes, most of us are horrified by the
long.
Planking quickly evolved into a new
that has no other activity,
idea of eating popcorn on the couch
Milkshaking.
purpose than
while watching children engage in a
As I understand it, Milkshaking
fight to the death, but what programs
involves ordering a milkshake at a driveto ruin
do we eat popcorn in front of now?
thru and throwing it all over the worker
Popular entertainment may not
who has handed it to you before you
someone’s day.
feature murder, but they have evolved
drive away in gleeful evil laughter.
into showing humans struggle through injury and drama as
Why would anyone get enjoyment from embarrassing
screenplay.
someone like that? Many of us work positions like that—how
You might not be the one who filmed and posted the video would you like it if some idiotic punk rebel-wannabe threw the
of a guy flipping on his head while skateboarding, but watching ice cream you made them all over you? All you were trying to do
it gives power to the people who did, glorifying this kind of was get through your hellish shift.
“humorous” violence and making it more popular. People
I will never understand why it’s considered “cool” to do
would not make entertainment like this if we did not watch.
something so rude and disrespectful that has no purpose other
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than to ruin someone’s day.
And it gets worse. The most recent game is called Knockout.
Quickly gaining coverage by the news and radio stations, its
goal is—wait for it—to knock a pedestrian target unconscious
with one punch.
WHAT. IS. HAPPENING.
I find myself without words. I have all kinds of half-formed
sentences in my head trying to describe what I think about this
fad, including but certainly not limited to “what the—“, “why
on earth would—“ and “how the heck can they—“.
But in the end, none of these thoughts, even once completed,
will do any good. It will not make an ounce of difference for me
to ask self-righteously enraged rhetorical questions to try and
convey how wrong these teens’ actions are.
So instead of ranting on about how upset I am at the
insensitivity and violence of today’s youth, I will simply sum
up my opinion in a single phrase.
We should know better.
So next time you go to have fun with your friends at
someone else’s expense or you see another person being
disrespectful to a person who has done nothing to them, think
of the last time you read or watched The Hunger Games.
Think of how horrible you felt when picturing yourself as
one of those children in the districts during the reaping and
how outraged you were at the barbarism of those who called
themselves advanced. Think of how you would never, ever
want to be like the Capitol.
Then picture that slippery slope and think about how there
are some games that no one should ever play.
-Maggie Figliomeni
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FEATURES
The Student Prints December 17, 2013
Do you know how to change a tire when it goes flat in the middle of nowhere?
Can you tell me where oil goes under the hood? Do you know what to do when
your brake light is on? Are you prepared for the driving world? Well, you’re about
to be. The Student Prints is going to teach you the basics about cars so you are
ready to take on the driving world. You’ll learn how to change a tire, check tire
pressure, how to get out of sticky situations, and jump-start your car. You will also
get suggestions on what you should have in your car, and the basic maintenance
you should keep up on. Even if you don’t have a car, you should know these
simple things so when you get one, you can impress your parents and yourself.
~Sydney Albert
Information provided by For Dummies, John Wiley & Sons inc.
Gas cap
Engine
Back Tire
Front
Headlights
Side Mirror
HOW TO CHANGE A TIRE
1) Secure your vehicle with bricks, or wooded blocks on the opposite tires that will
not be raised.
2) Jack up the vehicle at a steady pace.
3) Pry off the wheel cover using a screwdriver, just as if you are prying off the top
of a paint can.
4) Loosen the lug nuts using a wrench, putting all your weight to the left, turning
the nut counterclockwise. Then remove them by hand.
5) Remove the tire, preparing yourself to hold the full weight of the tire. It should
slide off along the bolts.
6) Lift the spare onto the lug bolts.
7) Replace the lug nuts and tighten them
by hand. Then slightly tighten each with
the wrench.
8) Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug
nuts with the wrench with as much force
as you can.
9) Replace the wheel cover. Place a rag
onto the heel of your hand and whack the
cover into place. DO NOT use a hammer
or a wrench, it will dent the metal.
HOW TO JUMP-START YOUR CAR
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Tips on Tires For Dummies
If you see:
Keep Up The Maintenance
Always check your:
Power-steering fluid
Washer fluid level
Windshield wipers
Oil level
Coolant/antifreeze level
Brake lines
Air filter
Seat belts
Brake fluid
Tire pressure
Transmission fluid level
Headlights and taillights
What do I do?!
“What do I do when my tire is caught in the mud?”
- CAT LITTER! I know, weird, but cat litter is very absorbent. Just
dump a fair amount of litter around the tire, both front, back, and all
around. Put the car in drive or reverse, depending which way you are
going, and slowly push the gas peddle until the tire grasps the litter.
If the car doesn’t grab or only moves a little, go back and spread the
litter onto the newly uncovered mud and try again.
“What do I do when my lock is frozen?”
- The easiest way to solve that problem is to go buy what’s called
“De-Ice”, available at any auto store. Spray it onto the lock, and the
chemicals inside the spray melt the ice enough to get to the lock and
get the key in. If that is unavailable, try to break the ice with the key;
or the old fashion way, just breathe on it.
“What do I do when I lock my keys in my car?”
- Way to go. If the old hanger-down-the-window trick is not available
to you, then the best thing is to call a business that specializes in this
type of thing. Or, call AAA.
1) Place both cars in neutral/park and turn
off the ignition in both cars.
2) Attach a red clip to the positive part of
YOUR battery (there is a + on it).
3)Attach the other red clip to the positive
part to the other car.
4) Attach the black slip to the negative part
of the other car battery.
5) Attach the last black clip to an unpainted
metal surface on YOUR car that is not near
the battery (the metal strut that holds the
hood open).
6) Make sure all the cables are correct and
try to start your car.
7) if it won’t start, let the other car run for
five minutes then retry your car. If it does
work, do not shut your engine off, and drive
your car around for 15 minutes.
The reason is: What to do:
-Both edges worn
Under-inflation
Add more air and check for leaks.
-Center treads worn
Over-inflation
Let air out to manufac
turer’s specifications.
-One-side worn
Poor alignment
Have wheels aligned.
-Edges of front tires worn
Taking curves too fast
Slow down!
-Saw-toothed wear pattern
Poor alignment
Have wheels aligned.
-Whining, thumping,
noises or shocks
Poor alignment or worn tires Have wheels aligned or
buy new tires.
-Squealing on curves
Poor alignment or under inflation
Check wear on treads
and act accordingly.
Are you prepared?
You should have:
-Cat litter: for getting out of mud, and if you just can’t hold it anymore.
-Blankets: if it gets cold and you are stranded somewhere, or to hide.
-Flashlight: to see in the dark, and make shadow puppets.
-Emergency kit: screwdrivers, jumper cables, band aids, tape, etc.
-Extra tire: in case your tire can’t commit to the rough path you two are on and runs
away.
-Pepper spray: for that guy that’s been following you for the last six miles.
-Water: to drink or it can be an instant shower.
-Snacks: You need food to live.
-Extra clothes: sitting in wet clothes after it rains is super uncomfortable.
-Car charger: when you are lost and your phone is dead, are you going to ask the creepy guy at the gas station for directions? I’m not, I’ll stay in the car, with
the doors locked.
illustrations by Lauren Lewis
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The Student Prints December 17, 2013
Welcome to Sylvania
IN THE W
INTERTIME
It is undoubtedly the most wonderful time of the year here in Sylvania. Our town has many beautiful sights and experiences to offer in celebration of the
holidays. Let these pictures be your guide for getting into the spirit with a little local sight-seeing.
~Maggie Figliomeni
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“I enjoy the lights
on Main Street
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make me feel
nostalgic and get
me into the
Christmas spirit.”
-Josh Pawelczyck,
junior
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“You have to go
to the Lights even
though it’s cold and
you’ve seen them
before because you
can get hot chocolate and now they
have ice-skating.”
-Amber Rymers,
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The Cooper Cat shows the results of a Sunday night snow.
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This wreath is drawn across the street by two buildings in downtown Sylvania.
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The Big Tree at the Toledo Zoo was named one of the top holiday trees in the nation by
Travelocity in 2011. The tree stands over 85 feet tall and is covered by over 35,000 lights.
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The Sylvania Heritage Center Museum has been decorated, with the theme “Holidays, how
sweet they are.” Cookie recipes from different nations were on display around the house.
It wouldn’t be winter in Sylvania without the traditional “Light’s Before Christmas” at the
Toledo Zoo.
The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts created several displays to show at the Heritage
Center Museum, including this model of a town main street at Christmas time.
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The clock in River Center Park, a small area off Main Street, is naturally decorated with a
light dusting of snow.
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One of the most distinguishing features of the small park area across from Treo restaurant is
a large pine tree, all lit up for the holidays.
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The small park is also ready for winter with this snowman decoration.
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Butterfly House and nearby fountain lit up the night sky in a luminescent display at the
10 The
Zoo.
11 One of the displays of Lights at the Zoo is this illuminated bird scene.
Lampposts adorned with garland throughout Sylvania display town-wide holiday cheer.
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The Student Prints December 17, 2013
There are many wonderful things about the holidays: hot chocolate, Christmas cookies and the Lights before
Christmas. However, there are also some not-so-great things about the holidays. Things like fruit cake, overcrowded malls, and embarrassing Christmas pictures with those awful holiday sweaters. Here are Northview’s holiday
bests and worsts.
SENIOR JESSICA HANF
“Making ornaments is
awesome. It’s definitely
one of the best. “
SENIOR JOSH JABLONSKI
SENIOR BAILEY OLSON
“Christmas ornaments are the
“Any food craft is the best,
worst, you can’t have fun with
but ornaments are the worst
them and they’re so early
because you can’t do anything
2000s”
with them once they’re
finished.”
SENIOR BRIAN CATTI
“I like the gingerbread
SOPHOMORE NOAH SAAKA
JUNIOR JOHN REGAN
houses and Dreidels as
“Putting up the tree is a
“Christmas cookies are one
crafts.”
definite best, it makes the
of the best. A snowman is the
family closer. Any cooking is
worst, lets be honest it’s cold
the worst, cleaning dishes is
outside and ain’t nobody got
FRESHMAN FAIZ SYED
not fun.”
time for that.”
“I like making popcorn
strands for my tree, that’s
super fun. People shaped
ornaments are the worst
though.”
senior Mikhala Meyers
From the Grinch to Santa Claus, everyone has a favorite and least favorite holiday
character. There are so many Christmas movies out there and so many characters
to choose from; so which ones are your favorites?
senior Jake Kajawa
“The Grinch is my favorite because he is
definitely the funniest.”
“The Tim Burton skeleton from the
Nightmare Before Christmas is the worst
because he is annoying.”
junior Mary Soloman
“Buddy the Elf is the best because he
embodies the Christmas spirit and is
really funny.”
“My least favorite is the plastic Santa
from the Santa Clause 2, because he is
freaky and tries to ruin Christmas.”
sophomore Trent Croci
“Santa Claus is my favorite...duh,
because he gives me presents every
year”
“I hate the Grinch because he is
creepy and scary looking”
junior Allison Oswald
“I put it together for an
ugly sweater party with
lace, lights, little presents,
fringe on the shoulders
and hot glued everything
on.”
- Sam Howald, sophomore
sophomore Ben Temple
“I love bringing smiles to
people’s faces with my ugliest Christmas sweater.”
-sophomore Chloe Romine
Grace Figliomeni, freshman
“I have a baseball bat... that’s
about as far as I’d go.”
Catie Westphal, sophomore
“I’d just hide and if they caught
me just throw stuff.”
John Seeman, senior
Jacob Disher, junior
“So I have all these weapons strategically
placed around the house, so that’s good. I
also know how to defend myself in hand to
hand combat. If they went for a punch I’d
grab their wrist and pop out their elbow.”
“I’d throw my cat at the
intruder so she can attack
first. If needed, I will shoot
him.”
Some Home Alone quotes to lighten up your day...
Uncle Frank: “Look what you
did, you little jerk!”
Kevin: “This is extremely important. Will you please tell Santa
that instead of presents this year, I just want my family
back. No toys, nothing but Peter, Kate, Buzz, Megan, Linnie,
and Jeff. And my aunt and my cousins. And in a few years
time, my Uncle Frank.”
Harry: “We’ll go through the back.
Maybe the kid will let us in, you never
know.”
Marv: “Yeah. He’s a kid. Kids are stupid.”
A&E
The Student Prints December 17, 2013
Cat’s Meow: a throwback to good old days
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Photos by Sam Steirer
JAKE BILEK AND EMMA HAWLEY RECALL the horrors of learning to drive sophomore year as father and daughter. REPRESENTING THE GIRLS’ SOCCER TEAM in an over the top re-creation of a
NV pep assembly, Meagan Jameson shoves a rolling Rachel Bules to the finish line. ON A MORE SERIOUS NOTE, Ruth Caban beautifully sings ADELE’s “Someone Like You” at an intermission. AS A
TRIBUTE TO STEPBROTHERS, and poor ballet dancing, Gabe Rioux serenades the audience with
his vocal fusion of Fergie and Jesus while Jake Bilek prances to the tune. ALANNA HENDERSON
Staff Writer
Cat’s Meow took the stage on December 5
and 6, with theme was “Wildcat Throwback”
and based on seniors’ memories of all four years
of high school.
The seniors performed a series of skits
for each grade level. For freshman year, they
acted as freshman and described how awkward
freshman Homecoming was. For sophomore
year, they acted out getting their license, the
hockey team going to States, made fun of
planking, imitated Rebecca Black and sang
“Call Me Maybe.” For junior year they made
fun of 17 year olds excited to see rated R movies
unsupervised and reenacted the huge Twitter
drama over school assemblies. Lastly, for senior
year they made fun of Homecoming, hump day,
and powder puff. They ended the show with a
“Cat’s Meow” rehearsal to show how far they
have gone through high school to this point,
according to senior Cat’s Meow Director and
Writer Kailee McAfee.
“The other people that worked on it were
great and a lot of fun. Even though there was
some pressure to get it perfect, it was a chance to
be goofy while being yourself. Plus I love making
people laugh, which was our main goal,” senior
Cat’s Meow cast member Troy Watkins said.
The show was a success; however it had its
ups and downs. A few times people forgot when
they needed to be on stage, but other than that
everything went smoothly, according to senior
Cat’s Meow writer Jacob Groth.
“A few things to make Cat’s Meow even
better for the seniors next year would be to start
preparing more in advance and to make the
skits sooner so there is more time to prepare,”
Groth said.
Cat’s Meow was a success and was a great
way to see the senior class come together to put
on a great show, according to Groth.
“This has been one of the best group of
students I have worked with. They were fun,
responsible, and they just wanted to do a good
job which is always, always appreciated,” said
Cat’s Meow advisor Kathleen Mattimoe.
“Untitled “
By: Brenden Hartbarger
I tug and pull and hear his stem snap
I rip rigid remains out of his back
He falls and crumples, onto the floor where I sit
Next to his brothers, now rotting in their pits
I bite into his flesh, juicy and sweet
Satisfying snaps as I break him to eat
I eat and I eat, always wanting more
Until I’ve found, I’ve eaten to his core
I finish him off, discard him for others
Now he’ll rot too, next to his brothers
Now 3 rotting, festering corpses on the ground
It’s silent, only laughs of elation now sound
I choose my next victim, pick them quick
Their life is ended, like the snap of a stick
The sweet nectar of them, dripping down my face
Uncaring as they drip, making a mess of this place
My next victims, for laughs, I skin them alive
Seemingly inanimate, made no sounds as they died
No pleasure in this, not hearing their death cries
No eating this one, I bash her until she dies
I pick 3 more victims, in quick succession
I beat them to death, happiness their concession
My rage now placated, I’m back to my feast
With their juices on me, I’ve degraded to mere beast
I kill and I kill, break and I maim
Partake of their flesh, again and again
I cast them away, more corpses for the worms
Each bite a new taste, each kill on new terms
Say what you want, I’m evil or vicious
But I care not, for Granny Smiths are delicious
Catching Fire a flaming hit
Annie Nowak
Opinions Editor
Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds be
ever in your favor. It’s finally here and everyone
knows it. Catching Fire is said to be even better
than the first of The Hunger Games trilogy. You’re
probably thinking, how is that even remotely
possible? Well it is and people are definitely not
exaggerating. Throughout the movie I was on the
edge of my seat. There were so many twists and
turns, right when you thought you knew what was
really going on.
Katniss Everdeen, played by actress Jennifer
Lawrence, struggles with her new life as a victor
and as Peeta’s, played by actor Josh Hutcherson,
love interest. They have to convince an entire
country that they undoubtedly love each other,
which is harder than it looks for Katniss. This
must be done in order to save the districts of
NV
Originals
By: Jessica Reed
“Slipped Away”
Claire Weber
AND RAINE BERNSDORFF SHOW the uncomfortable poses necessary for quality senior pictures.
TAKING IT BACK FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT of standardized tests, Gabe Rioux hands out the
fear of all underclassmen, the OGTs. A PRIME EXAMPLE of the fad that came and went sophomore
year, Jake Powazki “planks” for a selfie. JACOB GROTH SHOWS HIS TALENT in his first monologue
performance at an intermission. ALMOST ALL CAST GATHERED on stage for the grand finale “practice” displaying a talent for dancing most were not even aware of before Cat’s Meow.
As I watch you turn around,
and walk away.
My heart drops.
Was it my fault,
Or was it just not meant to be?
A year has passed,
I’ve found out you’re in the hospital with cancer.
I worked up a nerve to go see you.
The doctors say you only have a few days.
But I have so much to tell you,
in so little time.
So I sum it up in four little words,
I still love you.
In that hospital bed,
Lay a guy that I fell in love with.
As I watch him take his last few breaths,
A tear rolls down my cheek.
I whispered in his ear,
I love you.
As I watched him slip away.
Panem from rebelling against, the capital.
Later they are forced to compete in the
Hunger Games, again, and relive the horrors from
which they were crowned victors. Reluctantly they
have to make allies and, spoiler alert, nothing is
what it seems. I would highly recommend seeing
this movie because it is not to be missed.
Most people’s main concern is that, with
most movies based off of books is that it might
not follow the books like it should. Being a very
picky person when it comes to movies based on
books I read, I think this movie did very well
considering that in over two hours they covered
all the main points and then some. Of course they
wont include everything from the book, then the
movie would be five hours long.
I have no idea how they’re going to top this
next year when Mockingjay comes out, but I can
tell you that I’ll be there at the midnight premiere
eagerly waiting to find out.
“Inside and Out”
By: Tristen Ward
9:43 p.m. on a Thursday night.
First inside then out.
The viscous liquid in his skull is soaking through the core
of his brain like a sponge.
As these dark images flash on the television, as he’s waiting for
absolute foresight.
Staring into the void, hesitant and frightened of taking an even
deeper plunge.
Outside the clock tower clicks a minute slower and an hour faster.
And the streetlights are hissing in hushed negative tones.
The throwaways have come out to play their silent games, and
bask in the artificial light.
Rummaging through the alley’s metallic trashcans in hunger, the
stray finds dilapidated refuge.
While words of revolution are painted on the building’s stones.
Back inside, the patterns on the carpet are merging with the
plaster.
Staring into the void, deeper and deeper, comforted by the
feelings of sorrow.
Physically he watches himself melt away.
Totally reveling in heighted cognition.
Yet he still knows nothing, only left the think “what evil will
mankind breed tomorrow?”
Outside a night clerk lays beaten and fading.
Pockets out turned, and shoes stolen, not a penny left to his name.
But not by the hand of a late night fiend, but the man he calls his
boss.
Inside the sentient cloud knows this.
Inside there no longer is a man.
Inside there’s only remnants of a less than savory life.
And tired of the true worlds devious persistence.
The cloud evaporates from existence.
The mist spreads inside and out.
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The Student Prints December 17, 2013
Nothing but net for Girls’, Boys’ basketball
BULES
JUNIOR MACKENZIE RIGGS dribbles away from the Perrysburg Yellow Jackets. The Northview girls could not steal a victory from Perrysburg,
but the girls keep a positive outlook towards the rest of the season, according to Riggs.
Kendall McCoy
Staff Writer
The LadyKats are off to a good start with
their season, already playing a total of seven
games thus far. They have had victories against
Whitmer, Start, Napoleon, and Springfield with
losses against Perrysburg and Anthony Wayne.
On the road at Napoleon on November 29,
the LadyKats pulled of a win with high scorer
junior Kendall Jessing having 18 points.
“We had a really tough first half; we only
put up 15 points. In the locker room, we all
talked and agreed that we had to come out fired
up and ready to go which I think we did,” junior
Emma Eding said.
On December 6, they rolled over Springfield
for their second home game of the season.
The game was tight in the third quarter but
they picked up the pace in the fourth. Junior
Maddie Cole dominated with 17 points and 20
rebounds.
Bowling is right up NV’s alley
Jarred Wulf
The other NV bowling team, which consisted of juniors Nick
Hainer, Ronny Rady, Matt Phillips, and Doug Cloutier, took on
Staff Writer
Whiteford on November 24.
This game also aired on BCSN.
Bowling is a sport for people who have talent to spare and
“Bowling on BCSN was a really great experience for our
Northview is knocking them down
bowling team. Even though we all had
one pin at a time.
good games, we didn’t have enough
On November 10, the NV
pins to beat the other team. Overall, I
I believe we are a strong
Bowling team aired on BCSN, and
think we performed good,” Rady said.
took on Cardinal Stritch at Southwick
NV won three of the four matches,
competitor this year, and
Lanes.
but they did not have enough pins to
that we will end up being
NV won three of the four games
defeat Whiteford.
and tied the last one.
one of the top teams.
Then on December 7, NV faced
The team consisted of senior
Bowsher. Bowsher is the first place
-Ronny Rady, junior
Justin Sauppe, junior Brendan Bert,
team in the league. NV could not hold
sophomore A.J. Whittemore, and
on and defeat Bowsher.
freshman Chase Rollet.
“I believe we are a strong competitor
During the game, Bert had five strikes in a row, which is also this year, and that we will end up being one of the top teams, ”
known as a “yatzee.”
said Rady.
“
”
“I am just happy that I was able to help my
team win by crashing the boards all game,” Cole
said.
They lost to Anthony Wayne on December
10 at home.
The girls played Bowling Green at home
on December 13. They play against Maumee
tonight at home at 7:30 p.m. as well.
Overall, the LadyKats are heading in the
right direction with their season and hope to
continue their progress.
“Seven games in seems like a lot but we
still have a lot of things to improve upon and
work on. We want to work our way up so we can
be our best at the end of the season when the
winning really counts,” sophomore Katie Cole
said.
The Wildcats have played a total of five
games so far this year.
They played at Maumee on December
5, falling short by two points. Sophomore
Mohammed Afifi attempted a three pointer to
win the game with seconds winding down on
the clock that rattled in and out.
“Everyone there thought it was going in,
myself included. Sometimes shots just don’t roll
the way you want them to,” Afifi said.
The boys had a victory against Eastwood
on December 7 at home with sophomore Aerin
West and Afifi both scoring 20 points. Senior
Adam Downing also chipped in 16 points for his
team.
“The win against Eastwood helped boost our
confidence for our upcoming games. We really
needed that because everyone is still getting
used to the pace of the game,” West said.
The Wildcats hope to keep working hard
and get better everyday.
“We need to stick together as a team and
always do our best to stay focused when we step
on that court,” junior Jacob Mickey said.
They also played Anthony Wayne at home
on December 12 and away against Waite on
December 14. Their next game is away at
Bowling Green on December 19.
Wrestling pins
tourney victories
Jarred Wulf
Staff Writer
The wrestling team came back from Northwood for the
first tournament of the year on December 6 and 7. NV placed
seventh overall during the tournament.
There were 13 teams in the tournament. NV did very
well, this was their first tournament this year and only two
wrestlers did not place.
The high placers were seniors D.J. Schumacher who
placed fourth, junior Mahdi Jaloudi placed third, sophomore
Nick Adams placed third, freshmen Kemery Miller placed
fifth, Andrew Summers placed fifth, and Trevor Hartburger
placed third.
“All of our wrestlers gave it everything we had during
those two days,” sophomore Brandon Moody said. “Being
the first tournament of the season, it will help us learn and
improve for more matches to come.”
Dance team jazz squares into new season
Emma Crandall
Staff Writer
The basketball season has finally begun and the Dance
Team is ready for half time. The girls have been practicing and
cleaning new dances.
“Practices are sometimes rough because we have to practice
in the cafeteria but that doesn’t stop us from working hard,”
junior Grace Colville said.
In their first performance on December 7, the NVDT showed
a jazz number to Maroon 5’s Lucky Strike.
This is a dance that the team learned at Universal Dance
Association camp. The team attended UDA camp at Oakland
University in June.
“Our first performance showcased all of our hard work and
set the stage for the rest of the season. The team gave a good
performance as a whole,” senior Caroline Fleck said.
The DT is looking forward to a season full of performances.
The team hopes to qualify for the state competition that will take
place in early March.
“With it being my senior year, I would love to make it back to
States and hopefully win in at least one category,” senior Maddie
Rutter said.
Last year the team qualified for States in all three categories:
hip hop, jazz, and pom. They placed third in jazz, fourth in pom,
and sixth in hip hop.
“I believe we are a strong team with high potential and we
can achieve anything as long as we don’t lose focus of our goals,”
junior Emily Lu said.
You can see the NVDT perform next on December 21 at the
game against Evergreen.
STEIRER
DANCE TEAM BUSTS a move at the Eighth Grade Open House for their very first performance of the year. “Our first performance showcased all of our hard work and set the stage for the rest of the season. The team gave a good performance as a
whole,” senior Caroline Fleck said.
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Hockey team plays rivals, sauces up league
Cats win Cold Turkey tournament, beat St. Francis in overtime
THE HOCKEY
BROTHER DUO,
junior Josh Koback and senior
Jake Koback,
skate against
their opponent
in a preseason
scrimmage. The
hockey team is
continuing their
season with
strength, including
beating their rival
St. Francis. In the
first two meetings
with St. Francis, the Cats fell
short, losing both
games. However,
they came out
strong, beating
St. Francis in
overtime with a
goal from junior
Zack Galecki.
“We played a lot
more physical and
spent less time in
the penalty box.
We also capitalized on our scoring opportunities,”
junior Preston
Due said.
STARK
Emma Crandall
Staff Writer
Third time’s the charm. The Wildcats
have played St. Francis three times already this
season.
The first time the teams met was in the
season opener on November 23. The game was
hard fought, but the Wildcats came up short
losing 2-3. Goals were scored by junior Josh
Koback and senior Cody Estrel.
The second time the teams met was the
first game of the Cold Turkey Tournament on
November 29. The tournament was held at
Tam-o-Shanter. The Cats again lost in a 0-1
game.
The next day the Wildcats took on Gilmour
This sent the Cats to the championship
Academy from the Cleveland area. The Cats
were losing 0-2 in the first period but turned game to play against St. Francis for the third
the game around in the second and the third time this season. Goals in this game were scored
to pull off a win. The team came out victorious by juniors Koback, Clement, and Zack Galecki
to tie the game at 3-3 in
with a score of 5-3.
regular play.
Goals were made by
We are taking each
The Cats claimed
seniors Estrel and Jacob
victory
with an overtime
Koback, Josh Koback,
practice one skate at a
goal from Galecki. The
and sophomore Brenden
time. St. John’s is just
team improved their
Pierson. Jacob Koback
another faceless opgame from the previous
had two goals in this
two times they played
game.
ponent that we have to
SFS.
Later that day, NV
overcome.
“We played a lot
hit the ice to play Findlay.
more
physical and
Sophomore Jarred Wulf
-Cody Estrel, senior
spent less time in the
had his first varsity
shutout this game. The score was 3-0 with penalty box. We also capitalized on our scoring
goals from junior Ian Clement, Jacob Koback opportunities,” junior Preston Due said.
“It’s always good to beat St. Francis.
and Josh Koback.
“
”
College basketball in full swing
Jordan Rose
Sports Editor
College Basketball has finally returned.
It is only the beginning of the year and several exciting
games have already been played. All of you basketball fans are in
for a treat, as this season should be an absolute thrill all the way
until the end of April. You might be wondering what teams you
should be focusing on this year that have a great chance to make
it to the final four. Well, great news, the expert is here to give you
a breakdown on the 2013-2014 season.
First, one team that has to be included in the conversation
is the University of Kentucky Wildcats. Coach John
Calipari has had one of the greatest recruiting
classes since the “fab five” at the University of
Michigan. A total of eight talented freshman
are on the team, as it has become a tradition
for Calipari to enlist a new class of stars
every year. With a disappointing season
last year, the Wildcats plan on making a
strong comeback as one of the top teams
in the nation.
“They always lose all their good
players after one or two years, so getting
good recruits is key. This year with the
number one recruiting class and Julius
Randle leading the way, it will be a big bounce
back year. Everyone expects good things,”
sophomore Ryan Czerniakowski said.
Second, another team that will be playing in March will be
the defending champions, the University of Louisville Cardinals.
Coach Rick Pitino had a great recruiting class with four incoming
freshman.
Their championship run last year was incredible, although
when they played Duke University in the Elite Eight, sophomore
Kevin Ware suffered one of the most gruesome injuries ever.
He dove for a ball that was heading out of bounds and
planted his leg down and it broke instantly. The bone stuck out
of his leg, leaving fans and teammates stunned and horrified.
While any broken leg is a bad injury, Ware’s was especially
bad because of how bad the injury was and looked.
This year, the Cardinals feature a roster with much more
depth than last year. Even with the loss of Peyton Siva to the
NBA, they returned three starters that have a championship
run under their belt and should be able to use their experience
along with their strong recruiting class to make a deep run in the
tournament,” senior Josh Liebes-McClellan said.
Ware has made a full recovery from the injury and is already
back on the court this year.
Third, the Michigan State Spartans will definitely be
competing in March Madness this year. Coach Tom Izzo always
has his team in top-notch shape when it comes to
tournament time. The Spartans have already
defeated Kentucky this year in a showcase game
in Chicago. With an outstanding frontcourt in
senior Keith Appling and sophomore Gary
Harris, the team is poised to make history this
year. They depend on two things: interior post
play and experience. The guard play is solid
with Harris emerging as the Player of the Year
candidate, and Adrian Payne can bull his way
through the best post players in the nation. I’m
sure Appling and Payne are motivated to go to
Arlington in April.
“I expect them to win the best conference in college
basketball, the Big Ten, and to make a deep run in the national
tournament,” senior Davidson Baker said.
Finally, my last choice would be Rock, Chalk, Jayhawk. The
University of Kansas Jayhawks has one of the premier players
this year in freshman Andrew Wiggins.
NBA analysts have already determined that he will be the
number one pick in next year’s draft. He already outdueled
freshman sensation Jabari Parker from Duke this year. Wiggins
is a key player on the Jayhawk’s this season and you definitely
want to keep an eye on his name.
Winning the championship is a good start to the
season but we still have a lot of things to work
on,” Pierson said.
The Wildcats not only took home the victory
against SFS, but they also took home the Cold
Turkey Tournament trophy.
The next weekend, the Cats headed down to
the Cube to play Findlay. They were down 0-1 in
the first period but made a comeback with five
straight goals in the second period.
The game ended 5-3 in a Wildcat victory.
Scoring for the Cats were seniors Caleb Rau,
Sulaiman Mustapha, and Estrel and junior Josh
Koback had two.
Their next game was against St. John’s.
This is one of the teams’ biggest rivals.
“We are taking each practice one skate
at a time. St. John’s is just another faceless
opponent that we have to,” Estrel said.
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‘Just keep swimming’ into victory
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Gymnastics
coach hired,
girls on road to
fresh season
Allie Hartnett
Staff Writer
Howald
FRESHMAN PAIGE MATUZYNSKI SURFACES FOR AIR to take a breath during the breaststroke. Matuzynski is a varsity swimmer that participated in the Girls 200 Medley Relay against Springfield, placing first. “It was different racing against people of different ages and there was a lot
of pressure, but it was really fun being able to compete at that level so early in the year,” Matuzynski said.
Allie Hartnett
Staff Writer
The Swim and Dive teams started off their
season strong at the NWOAC Relay meet on
November 29 at Perkins High School.
The Swim Team finished the meet placing
ninth overall. This meet gave the swimmers an
opportunity to swim in events that they aren’t
normally able to do in a dual meet, according to
Assistant Coach Melanie Rogers.
“It was great to be back in the water racing
again. We were very happy with our results and
we all showed improvement from last year’s
times,” sophomore Jack Sanderson said.
The Dive Team placed fourth.
On December 3, the Swim and Dive Teams
hosted their first league meet at home against
Springfield. Coming out of the water with
nothing but success, both teams defeated the
Devils, placing first.
In the girls 200 Medley Relay, Northview
took the lead finishing with a time of 2:20.
Participating in this relay was junior Mickaela
Muir, freshmen Paige Matuzynski and Ashley
Houtikier, and senior Meredith Reynolds.
“It felt great to come in first. The girls in my
relay are fantastic swimmers and we’re starting
off the season really well,” Reynolds said.
Coming in second place with a time of 2:31
for the boys 200 Medley Relay was sophomore
Jack Sanderson, juniors Grant Schwartz and
Zac Frame, and senior Evan Sample.
Sweeping through the girls 400 Freestyle
was junior Lauren DeBelly with a time of 5:19.
DeBelly beat her opponent from Springfield by
46 seconds, claiming first place.
“It felt amazing because I have been working
hard this first month of the season and I was
quite happy with my time,” DeBelly said.
The swim team finished the meet with a
total of 229 points.
“I think the team showed a lot of
improvement and room to improve for the
future,” sophomore Maya Douglas said.
In the Girls one meter diving event, NV had
all four girls on the team place in the top four.
Freshman Caitlyn Derienger took first
place with a total of 198.95 points. Following
her in second place was junior Lauren Taylor
with 141.82 points. In third place with 138.22
points was junior Katelyn McKown. Finishing
in fourth place was sophomore Jill Newton with
137.47 points.
The Boys one meter diving event was won
by junior Cameron O’Brien with a total of 118.52
points.
“I think we all did very well considering it
was the first meet of the season for most of us.
We all have room to improve, but overall we did
a very nice job,” McKown said.
The next meet will be the Knight Invite on
December 14 taking place at St. Francis High
School.
The gymnastics team quickly leapt back
into training for the new season. Due to last
year’s coach resigning only a few days before
the team’s first practice and the hunt to find
a new coach, the team did not hold tryouts.
Instead, the girls attended an informational
meeting and immediately began practicing.
This year, the team consists of ten girls
and is lead by a new coach, former Northview
gymnast and 2003 graduate, Missy Bondy,
who also coaches at the Sunrise Gymnastics
Academy.
“I really think this is going to be a good
year especially with the new coach and I’m
happy we have more girls on the team; it’s
just more support and fun,” junior Sarah
Voulgaris said.
The girls practice three to four days a
week for two and a half hours at Sunrise.
The last half hour of practice consists of
conditioning and getting in shape. During
the practices, the team makes sure to work
on all events that will occur during a meet,
according to Voulgaris. These events include
the beam, vault, bars, and floor.
“We’re really meshing as a team and
enjoying practices but working hard at the
same time. I’m excited to see each of the girls
grow both individually and as a team,” Coach
Bondy said.
To train for the first meet, the team
plans to prepare mentally and physically by
working hard and going through each of their
routines at practices, according to junior
Katelyn McKown.
“I plan to try my hardest, not give up
and just keep learning new skills. I also
plan to keep working on the skills I have to
make them better so I can score higher in the
meet and be more confident as I compete,”
freshman Kylee Moebius said.
The first meet will take place on December
21 against Anthony Wayne.
“Our goals are to have a very productive
season, learn new skills, do well at the meets,
and support each other in everything,” junior
Caitlyn McCloskey said.
The girls will continue training to prepare
for the rivalry meet against Springfield which
will take place later in the season.
feature athlete Adam Downing Basketball
At forward, a six-foot senior, number 12: Adam Downing.
Downing is a key member to the Basketball team this year. His
leadership was present when the team faced Eastwood, as he scored
15 points, including a clutch and-one lay-up late in the fourth quarter
that lead the team to a 76-66 victory. Downing has been on the Varsity
team for three years. His quick moves and deadly jump shot has
opponents flustered every game. He is a co-captain and one of the
four seniors on the team. The team is off to a 1-2 start to the season,
but Downing’s hard work and determination will definitely lead the
team to more victories. ~Jordan Rose
When did you first start playing basketball?
I started playing basketball when I was in second grade.
What is your favorite college basketball team?
Purdue University. Both of my parents went there and I have grown up
liking all of their sports programs.
Who is your role model for basketball?
Robbie Hummel. Not only is he a great player on the court, but a
great person off the court. He has battled many injuries in his career,
including a torn ACL.
How do you get mentally prepared before each game?
I warm up to get physically prepared. But when I take time to get
mentally focused, I take a moment during stretching and close my eyes
to think about what my role is and what I want to accomplish in the
game.
What has been your most memorable moment playing at Northview?
When we beat Bedford last year. They were ranked fifth in the state of
Michigan and we upset them. It was a great team win and it boosted
our momentum for the rest of the year.
STARK
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