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staff Editor-in-chief Emma Smith
Content Editors “The snow days threw in a little bit of a challenge in the making of this issue. We’re a pretty flippin’ awesome staff, though, so we got it done.”
Jason Latimer Courtney Smith
Design Editor Katie Kutsko
Copy Editor Evan Trotta
Head Photographer Keonna Durham
Business Managers Chelsie Cooper Sara Smith
“I’m one of the business managers and for this issue it was difficult getting certain ads to fit the dates for Winter Formal because of the snow days.”
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Editorial Board Becca Brougher Jenny Dieckmann Connor LeClerc Whitney Olibo Vanessa Staublin Caitlin Wilson
Staff
“This issue was a little bit more stressful because of snow days and switching a few stories around. It felt a little disheveled during this production cycle, but the end product is awesome! I hope you enjoy it!”
Kyla Ball Sarah Barriger Keely Collier Geordie Denholm Nick Edwards Erika Espinoza Dean Anthony Gray Emili Hefler Lindsay Hladik Cade Mead Roth Lovins Hillary McCloskey Mariel Padilla Morgan Proffitt Molly Rinehart Grace Snider Tricia Souza Kayleigh Steigerwalt Ramya Vijayagopal
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“This was the first time I’ve done a sportsrelated story and my first time working with Evan. I really enjoyed it, and I hope that Tayler, Kelsey and Evan are as happy with the page as I am.”
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“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” The First Amendment
From Our Angle
Four staff members of The Triangle share lessons learned from their conversation with Hispanic students Thankful When I first set up the focus group, I had no idea it would turn out to be such an eye-opening experience. Before the meeting, I was expecting to have a few students that would show up to eat the breakfast I provided. They would not have much of an opinion, so I would ask them a few questions and then we would be done; I was wrong. When I sat down in the publications room at 7:15 a.m., 12 students showed up to share their opinions about the Dream Act and to share their stories with four members of our staff. Even after the focus group, I was able to talk to an additional three students who opened up their lives to me. It was by far one of the best interview experiences I have ever had. I met with students I probably would have never spoken to in the hallways, and it was all because one student spoke up about his opinion on education and how Hispanics are treated in the schools. So, thank you to the students who were willing to take the extra effort to share their stories with The Triangle. These are the people that make North such a special place. Emma Smith
photo by Keonna Durham
Meeting for a focus group to discuss issues affecting Hispanic students here, students shared their concerns about situations they face on a daily basis. The event was organized when The Triangle received a letter to the editor from freshman Julian Laboy who was concerned that Hispanic students were unfairly targeted in the “Failed” story in the last issue of The Triangle .
On Jan. 6, 12 students met with four members of The Triangle staff to talk about the Dream Act and to clarify assumptions students make here daily. We were surprised to find that all the students were very willing to share their stories, and we are very thankful for that and for what we took away from the experience. Relatable Working on this story was very meaningful to me. Not just because I enjoyed the discussion groups, but because I felt part of the focus group, and also because I am an ESL student. Some students think ESL means Hispanic students, but it means English as a Second Language. I know and completely understand how other ESL students feel here at North. I have sometimes too felt intimidated by other students, either because they make fun of my accent or they just assume I don’t know anything. However, I’m giving my best in everything to pursue my dream of graduating with honors and going to college. Yes, when I first came to this country it was very challenging, but now I can proudly say that I speak two languages and that English is my second language. Erika Espinoza
powerful Sometimes people can take for granted the power of a dream; one dream by one person can change how a society works. My dream is that America will always be known as the land of the free. I plan to achieve this goal by eventually studying law and doing all I can to keep liberty in the heart of all Americans. When I sat down with the small group of ESL students I learned that they had some obstacles to achieve their dreams. Some of these students will never be able to go on to college because of legal reasons. However what I thought was most damaging to their dreams was their own community. These students go through situations everyday that could be considered bullying. They are judged by the color of their skin, the accents they have and their mistakes while speaking English. When these students are treated unfairly and are not allowed all of the opportunities that I may have, I feel deep remorse for my country and my community for not fighting for the liberty of all members of our society. Dreams can be considered fantasy or unrealistic goals, but the dreams of all members of society help our society grow. I believe that if every member is not allowed the opportunity to achieve their dreams, they are stripped of their rights as human beings. ESL students are no different from me or anyone else here at North. They are working toward a high school diploma and have dreams for the future. Throughout their lives they may have lived somewhere else besides America, but I can bet you that they all live here for the same reason we all do. America is the land of the free. Every single student here has a dream; just imagine your life if people told you that you would never achieve it. You would never be able to make your mark on society. Don’t take for granted the power of a dream. Hillary McCloskey Thoughtful This issue I got the opportunity to meet with students who come from different backgrounds. I learned about ESL students and what they have to go through during the day. I didn’t know that the Dream Act had such a big impact on illegal immigrants and that legal immigrants wanted it passed for their friends. Each person had his or her own story to tell that we would never have heard without this issue. I realized I need to get to know more people and that all students have some sort of dream. Vanessa Staublin
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Cliques, Recess and Insecurities How moving schools affected me Recently, our school board redistricted two elementary schools. Since Southside was overcrowded and Ramya Vijayagopal Mt. Healthy was in desperate need of more students, BCSC transferred several students from Southside to Mt. Healthy. This is going to be a problem. A spot at Southside is coveted to the point of ridiculousness. Also, moving schools may affect one’s life in many ways. I had to move schools twice, attending three different elementary schools in the span of two years. This stopped me from getting very close to anyone when I was in elementary school. Because of my experiences, I know that I have changed a lot since childhood. Since I have attended Southside, I know what the atmosphere is like. It is very competitive, and from my observations, the students were very cliquey and not very appealing to talk to or be around. Maybe all kids are brats in kindergarten all the way through second grade. That being said, I know some amazing people today who attended Southside. Unfortunately, I did not get to meet them during my time there. The teachers ranged from unbearable to incredible. My big sister, who attended Southside all through elementary school, loved all of her teachers, and the feeling was mutual. Her old teachers ask about her fondly to this day when we happen to meet. I am of the firm belief that one cannot learn properly without the support of one’s peers. The peer group
affects one’s time in class more than the teacher does; one could love a teacher and yet hate class due to the people one sits with. I’ve been there. Obviously, we need good teachers as well, or we would not advance as a school or as students. I attended three different elementary schools due to moving around Columbus. I moved to the Parkside district in the middle of third grade and started classes there after Spring Break. Elementary school was easily the worst time in my life. I hated every single day of it. Fourth and fifth grade were the worst years of elementary school. I did not enjoy them at all, and that was due to teachers. The only thing keeping me sane was reading. The effect this had on me is libraries are my favorite places to be, and I am a bookworm beyond help. Those two years seriously affected my outlook on school and life. I was never 100 percent happy. Thankfully, middle school was better. However, the six wasted years cannot be brought back, and the memories cannot be sweetened. I blame my childhood for any insecurities I possess. My lack of close, long lasting friendships affected me in a way that I’m not sure I can rectify. I wish I had met my best friends earlier, but then we might not be best friends. Elementary school truly shapes the lives and personalities of children. I wish the people who make these decisions thought about them and how they feel when they are suddenly forced to move schools. I sincerely hope the children in elementary school today have a better experience than I did.
letter to the editor Freshman Julian Laboy sent a letter to The Triangle in response to last issue’s Academic Probation story The Triangle, My name is Julian Laboy. I am a freshman, and most of all, I’m Hispanic. Not only myself, but every Hispanic that was given the Dec. 17 issue of The Triangle was highly offended by what was written. Personally, I don’t agree or even believe it. Since when do we keep track of which race is doing better in school or getting better test scores? I thought we were all Americans because obviously we live here, in America. I’m most sure of it; we Hispanics aren’t the only ones “failing.” Besides other students failing with us, teachers fail too. Why?
Because it is the teachers’ jobs to make sure we learn and understand what is being taught. If students fail, then teachers fail at teaching. No one is blaming anyone for anything. We understand it was a mistake, and we accept your apology. We just ask that you don’t do it again, and that you don’t put any other race out like that. You don’t know what it’s like or how it feels to be put out like an outsider just by what’s said. It’s hurtful and makes us sound stupid and unteachable, which is not true. We thank you for apologizing. Sincerely, Julian Laboy
Grinds My Gears Some things just really annoy us. Geordie Denholm takes a look at pesky problems around North “You know what really grinds my gears?” small urinals. Girls, you may not have this problem, but guys, you know what I’m talking about. text response time. If I text back too soon, I’m desperate for attention. If I wait too long, I’m negligent. I just can’t make anyone happy. burning my tongue. We all know that feeling the split second when you know the burn is coming, but we all spit back into the cup hoping we can salvage what’s left of our tongue. snow day hatred. OK, teachers, don’t act like you hate snow days so much! We know you secretly can’t wait for a day away from us. “How was your day?” Honestly Mom, I just had to experience seven hours of school. I’m going to tell you “good” just so I don’t have to relive it all.
Hey! The Triangle is YOUR forum. If you have a statement to make, fire off a letter to the editor. Be sure to sign it and deliver it to room 177 by Jan. 28 to appear in Issue 6.
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News - Catch a glimpse of some of the students who make a difference at North. Listen as students speak out about their dreams. Identify signs of whooping cough. Get the insight on the new building. compiled by The Triangle staff
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school board meeting
Principals David Clark and Mark Newell gave a joint presentation about North and East’s Academic Probation at a public hearing in front of the school board at Columbus Signature Academy Lincoln campus Jan. 10. Students held signs in front of the building rallying against North’s probationary status.
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C4 Open House
6 to 8 p.m. BCSC Administration Building Terrace Room. Limited parking, so please carpool
february 01 Elks National Foundation Legacy awards 250 $4,000 awards for grandchildren of living Elk members.
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KFC Colonel’s Scholarship $5,000 renewable scholarship for a student planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a public, instate college.
show me the money
Looking for some extra cash to pay for college? Here are a few scholarships whose deadlines are coming up soon. Want more information? Grab a copy of “Show Me the Money” at the Counseling Center.
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Senior Showcase 7:30 p.m. at Erne Auditorium
Bull Dogs mourn loss of one of our own Junior Cole Weddle, 17, passed away at his home Jan. 9. Students described Weddle, an avid outdoorsman, as a happygo-lucky friend who cared for others. Classmates constructed a memorial in his honor in his daily parking spot and wore T-shirts bearing his name and photo. Weddle was born Aug. 8, 1993, in Columbus to Tim and Lisa Weddle. He is survived by his parents, his sisters Amanda Manning and Timara Louden, his grandparents Don and Alice Weddle and Sandy Bainbridge and his nephews Ryan Louden and Gabriel Manning. Following his funeral Jan. 14, he was buried at Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery.
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BEHIND THE BOARDed WALLS The new construction phase has been ongoing for nearly a year, and Bull Dogs are about ready to move in to a couple of completed areas. “We are excited for the opportunities it’s going to provide for our kids,” Principal David Clark said.
Transportation Center This new area is outfitted with the latest technology for C4 automotive classes.
Hallway The new hallways are wider than current ones and help the course of traffic. Lockers will be bigger: originally 12 inches wide, they will now be 15 to 16 inches wide and seven feet tall.
Entrance The new main entrance is located at the back of the current building. “Senior Circle will become the back of the building,” Mr. Clark said. “It will probably lose its allure (as a gathering place for students).”
Science Classroom Each science room has its own storage space for teachers’ chemicals, resources and class necessities. All new classrooms have a projector in the ceiling.
Choir Room The new choir room is the same height as the band room. “We needed more space that we just haven’t had, and now we are going to get it,” Mr. Clark said.
Resource The new spacious resource centers give students plenty of room to study, work in groups and do homework.
Band Room This new band room allows better flow, better acoustics, more space and storage and provides a repair area for instruments. Ceilings are taller in fine arts areas because sound rises and dissipates out instead of going sideways. Band facilities will be finished around June.
New Building:
Current Building:
compiled by Morgan Proffitt and Mariel Padilla
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After The Triangle’s Dec. 17 issue, a letter to the editor was sent, speaking out about how we unfairly singled out Hispanic students here. In response to the letter, we held a focus group for students to come and share their opinions about the DREAM Act and other pressing topics.
I have a
dream On Dec. 18, the House of Representatives voted down the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, better known as the DREAM Act. This legislation was proposed to help illegal immigrants who are minors become citizens of the United States and would have given them the opportunity to go to college and receive financial aid.
After our last issue, freshman Julian Laboy wrote a letter to the editor speaking out about Hispanics at our school being stereotyped. This letter opened The Triangle’s eyes into the lives of some of our ESL students. We hope it does the same for other students here. These are their stories. compiled by Emma Smith, Erika Espinoza, Vanessa Staublin and Hillary McCloskey
Hi, I’m Ana Valenzuela and this is my story: When I moved to America, I was excited because I was going to see
my family in El Paso, TX. After that we left to go to Denver, to see my aunt and uncle. They moved to the United States when I was three years old, so I was happy. Then, we moved to Columbus to see my other aunt and uncle. I was ready to go to school. I went to Clifty Creek, and there was one teacher that spoke Spanish so she helped me a lot. I like North, and my ESL teachers are awesome! I also have good friends at North. My biggest fear is that the Dream Act will not pass because I want to study. My dream is to go to college and get my diploma. I want to go to Indiana State University. My dream career is to be a teacher. If there is one thing I want people to know about me, I would want them to know that I am a very nice person. I care about people, and I am a very fun person to be around.
Hi, I’m Luis Alvarado and this is my story: When I came to America, it was very difficult because I had to learn
English. First I went to other places, but when I came to Columbus, I was happy. When I began to go to school, I liked it a lot. I did not know much English, so it was difficult for me. But I like North. I was afraid of homework and English. My dream is to go to college. I would like to go to Indiana University. My dream career is to be a doctor. I would like for them to know that we have feelings, that it is harder than you think.
Hi, I’m Maria Espinoza and this is my story: I moved from Mexico to Columbus when I was 11 years old. It was
really hard to get used to the big change. Everything was new for me: new house, new school, new language, new life. I generally like Columbus because it is very calm. I like school, I’ve always tried my best to get good grades and be a successful student, but sometimes I feel like I am not fully accepted. Most of the time I do not speak up in class because I am afraid non-ESL students are going to make fun of my English. I like North, but I wish I could be more involved. This year I finally decided to take a big step by joining cross country and track and field. I think other ESL students could get more involved if they were more informed about school activities. My dreams are to be successful in high school graduating with the three diplomas. Also, I want to be successful in cross country. I want to get scholarships that help me go to college and get a major in physical therapy. I wish I could show my real personality around my classmates, because I am very talkative and not talking is not my personality at all.
Hi, I’m Martha Vazquez and this is my story:
My biggest experience was to live here in
the United States for about five years and it’s not been easy but now it’s easier. It was hard for me because I did not know any English. Now things are easier for me. I understand more teachers, and I can communicate better with other people. I like the way teachers teach and the kind of people there are here at North. My biggest fear is to not reach my goal I have to further my learning. My dreams are to be able to have a career in nursing and have a stable and secure work. Another of my dreams is to be with all my family, and not all of my family is in the U.S.
Sophomore Ana Valenzuela
junior Martha Vazquez
Hi, I’m Pedro Mendoza and this is my story: When I first moved to America, it wasn’t
junior Luis Alvarado
junior Pedro Mendoza
really weird because I was just three, but just like everyone else I had to learn English. When I was 10, I started to notice that people were treating me a lot different from Americans. I started to get into so many fights over nothing because they called me names like “beener” and “wet back.” At the time, I didn’t know what they meant, so I didn’t really care. Living in Columbus is a lot easier than living in Madison. School is okay, but there are some people who don’t treat us the same. North is okay. It is not horrible, but some teachers don’t treat us the same. My dream is to one day be famous. I want to go to a college like Indiana University. My dream career is to be a musician. If there was one thing I would want people to know about me, it would be that we are all the same: we know English, we respect people. All we want is to be treated the same not have people assume we are all “illegal aliens.”
Hi, I’m Jessica Juarez and this is my story:
I was born in America. Columbus is okay, but
there isn’t much to do. It’s alright. My family is filled with crazy, loud Mexicans. My dream is to go to college and be able to make a better living for myself and for my family in the future. I really don’t know what college I want to go to, but I know I wanna study law enforcement/criminology and become a probation officer for juveniles. I am a workaholic. I really like to work, and I don’t like giving up on anything.
junior Maria Espinoza
senior Jessica Juarez
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The BLUE Ticket 3Rs PBIS, Positive Behavior Instructional Supports, kicked off its third consecutive year. Recent winners share what they did to get recognized and faculty members explain the significance of the program.
Since its start three years ago, Positive Behavior Instructional Supports (PBIS) has allowed any adult in the building to recognize excellent student behavior. “BCSC thought it sounded like a good program to support in elementary through high school,” PBIS committee chair Jill Wilkerson said. “They invested the time and money to bring leaders from around the state to train teachers and study the data in order to kick off the program.” Assistant Principal Susan Scott, who has many crucial duties in the program, encourages students to think about how they act in order to receive recognition. “The whole point is to reward good behavior,” Mrs. Scott said. “We want [students] to think about the habits of mind. They are the behaviors of the the three R’s.”
2010 winners Semester 1 Winners Daniel Alvarado Austin Tuttle Neisha Luther Heather Anderson Ryan Roberts December Winners Logan Gill Andrew Lutz Phillip Bennett Ethan Miller Kathleen Palacios November Winners Kristin VanDeventer Charles Staten Zach Gates Jacob Howarth Zorina Rader
The PBIS committee draws approximately five names from a full PBIS jar in the main office each month. The selected names receive school-funded items including a North T-shirt, bookstore money or cafeteria money. According to Mrs. Wilkerson, if parents start to volunteer to fund the rewards program, the prizes handed out could be different in the future.
October Winners Brandon Hendershot Rachel Kimsey Ciarra Lehman Lindsey Riley Emma Wyke
“There is no [outside] funding [in the rewards program currently],” Mrs. Wilkerson said. “If there are any parents that could tap us on a source of funding we could investigate going beyond school items.”
September Winners Danni Green Rachel Henderson Rhett Tarpley Heather Weddle Timon White
Looking to the future, Mrs. Wilkerson is optimistic about how the program will benefit the majority of student behaviors. “My hope is that we begin to get the program known so that everyone buys in and 100 percent of school students and adults participate,” Mrs. Wilkerson said.” It would be cool if we reduced detention, ISS and OSS by a large [portion].”
focus “We need to make relationships a higher profile [this semester] so it becomes as strong as the other two Rs [Responsibility and Respect].” assistant principal Susan Scott
A Blue Ticket checklist Here are some behaviors adults have recognized students for doing to receive a Blue Ticket • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Clean up a soda spill that you do not make Help subs Help other students with their work Try hard on projects Make up your tests without teacher asking Improve your attendance Contact students when they’re out sick Take responsibility to improve your own knowledge Be a good sport Complete projects and homework on snow days Help teachers pass out papers Be respectful to teachers Help with book returns Help with locker mailing Help unpack and put supplies away Work hard to complete missing assignments Be positive Conduct new student tours Help run passes Turn in lost items to the main office Escort visiting fans at athletic events
number of PBIS Tickets given out during Semester 1 600 500
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Undercover kindnesses Freshman Timon White was surprised when Social Studies teacher Dan Marsh recognized his simple act of kindness. Because White assisted him by untangling cords and organizing clickers in chronological order, he was nominated to have his name drawn in the PBIS jar in the main office. Then came a bigger shock. In the first week of October, his name was drawn by Mrs. Scott.
Because White’s name was drawn among several hundred others, he was awarded a $10 bookstore giftcard. Looking back on the experience, White still doesn’t consider his assistance to Mr. Marsh a big deal. “I feel like it was a thing that needed to be done,” White said. “It’s something [that] should [be done] everyday.”
“I never win drawings, so it was absolutely surprising [to be called down to the main office],” White said. “I was like ‘Wow, this doesn’t happen.’”
Sitting in first period, Junior Zach Gates wasn't expecting anything out of the ordinary until his first period teacher received a phone call. "First I thought I did something," Gates said. "Then I didn't know what to think when she said administration only needed to talk to me. " Gates wasn’t in trouble; rather, he won the PBIS award for following The Three Rs. "I didn't think my name would be drawn because I didn't think I stood a chance with all the names in the drawing," he said. "I didn't even think about it."
Gates, along with students, teachers and administration, accepts the PBIS award program as a virtuous incentive. "It's beneficial [to North] because there's a reward and it makes kids want to get it. " Gates said. His prize of choice was the athletic apparel although Gates didn't need an award. "I'm the kind of person who would do things to help, " Gates said. "Even without the ticket."
photo by Keonna Durham
Freshmen Timon White, Valencia Eckford and Alexus Jenkins are recent recipients of Blue Tickets in the PBIS program. Their English teacher Kim Green wrote their tickets. “I thought Vee and Alexus knew our new student Anthony Jones that first day back from Christmas Break,” Mrs. Green said. “When I asked Vee, she said she thought it would just be a nice thing to do for someone new to invite him to have lunch with them because she knew how she would feel if she didn’t know anyone at a new school. That is exactly what this program is all about!”
Academy 7, New York native and freshman Anthony Jones had to face the adjustment of a new state, new school and new social circle.
“I’m not someone who will talk [to people],” Jones said.” [When they asked] I was surprised because I didn’t expect anybody to invite me to lunch.”
After sitting through his third period English class on Jan. 4, freshmen Valencia Eckford and Alexus Jenkins took it upon themselves to ask Jones to lunch to get to know him better.
Because of their sympathy to Jones, both Eckford and Jenkins received a blue nomination slip for the PBIS Program by English teacher Kim Green.
“He didn’t really seem shy and I thought he seemed like someone we would hang out with, so I asked him [to have lunch with us],” Eckford said.
Jones, who is now close to Eckford and Jenkins, realizes the importance new peers can make.
Coming from Frederick Douglass
Jones, who accepted the invitation, did not see it coming.
“The more friends you make in school, the better you’ll do because friends help.” compiled by Whitney Olibo and Kyla Ball
photo by Katie Kutsko
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Has your doctor said anything about past health complications being a factor during this surgery?
Are you nervous? I’m not nervous because I am used to doctors, and it is out of my control. I see no need worrying about something I have no power over.
Why do you have to have your gall bladder removed? I had a hidascan, which is a test to see the function of my gall bladder, and it was extremely high, so it is hyperactive. I have been having extreme pain, nausea and weight loss. The doctor recommended having it removed.
Junior Taylor Decker will have to schedule the removal of her gall bladder due to reoccurring pain. Decker has hopes of pain relief after the surgery, fear from the annestisia and no worries due to regularity with doctors.
No worries
impact of stalking • 46% of stalking victims fear not knowing. • The prevalence of anxiety, insomnia, social dysfunction and severe depression is much higher among stalking victims than the general population.
stalking victimization • Three in four stalking victims are stalked by someone they know. • 30% of stalking victims are stalked by a current or former boyfriend or girlfriend. • Kids aged 18-24 years experience the highest rate of stalking. • One in four victims report being stalked through the use of some form of technology.
This month is National Stalking Awareness Month, and we want to let you know about the dangers and the reality of it. According to the Stalking Resource Center, stalking is a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear.
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Symptoms • slight fever, sneezing, runny nose, dry cough, loss of appetite and irritability • 1-2 weeks later: cough becomes more intense, short intense coughing spells followed by a long gasp for air (where the “whooping” is heard). The coughing fits may be followed by vomiting, nose bleeds and blush color in the face. • Coughing is less intense and less frequent, appetite grows, and eventually the cough stops, although this may take several months.
• A contagious disease caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria, and commonly known as whooping cough. It may cause severe coughing fits that can interfere with breathing. Although pertussis is often milder in older children and adults, an undiagnosed person can transmit the disease to infants and young children. Pertussis can lead to pneumonia, seizures and sometimes death. Most of these serious problems occur in infants who are younger than one year old.
Pertussis (“Whooping Cough”)
Mental and physical health go hand-inhand when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle
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Later his teachers
Stone conquers the material by writing down questions as he goes through the work.
“I have not been feeling good since the surgery,” Stone said. “I have been getting homework from school and doing it on my own.”
Due to the amount of school Stone has missed, he receives work from his teachers at the end of the week and then teaches himself.
“He’s been out of school for a couple of months,” Stone’s mom, Michelle Stone, said.
“At first I didn’t know about the Home Bound program because no one told me about it until he had been home for about two months,” Stone’s mom said. “I wish I had known about the Home Bound program because I would’ve liked to use that but it is too late to use it now. His teachers have been great with getting his work for us, though.”
help him with the individual questions. Usually when students are out of school for multiple months they enroll in the “Home Bound” program, where the student will receive individual help at home.
Immunization “Immunization is the process of getting vaccinated against a disease. Usually done through a syringe. Immunization is the ability to fight off diseases.” freshman Caitlin Morris
gall bladder “It is a small organ in our lower abdomen that serves no apparent purpose.” senior Weston Kostrewsky
whooping cough “It’s irritations somewhere in the respiratory system that causes really bad and painful coughing, especially in small children and the elderly.” sophomore Randi West
students define...
Stomach pain is often just a result of food intake, but for freshman Alec Stone, it was different. Stone suffered pains that resulted in the removal of his gall bladder, an organ in the digestive process that takes bile out of the stomach and protects the liver from alcohol consumption. The average recovery time from this surgery before a patient can return to daily life is a week, but Stone was not so lucky.
Freshman Alec Stone has been absent from school due to a slow recovery after gall bladder surgery
Pains of removal
Yes -- the main thing is the annestisia. I have adrenial failure, so my body will have more trouble while I’m out. So, I will be monitored more carefully during the operation. The recovery might be a little harder for my body as well, but it is nothing I can’t handle.
Stalking Reality “Well, it began with phone calls constantly at Nike, the store where I work. There was a guy who kept calling everyday, sometimes more than once a day, asking if ‘Tori is there,’ and I was unaware of these phone calls until my manager pulled me into her office. She told me that it had been happening a lot lately, and that I should probably contact a police officer. My parents contacted the police and told them about what was going on at work. (After that) when I worked, the police would be around Nike making sure no one was there to get me. Also, two guys that I work with would escort me to my car to make sure I was OK. Then, one day a guy came into work asking if I was there. I didn’t recognize his face, so my managers had me go to the back until he left. He was in there for about an hour, and then he left. After the day he came in, the phone calls stopped and my managers don’t really make me wear my name tag anymore. I was scared and worried for a good month to even go anywhere by myself while this was going on. It was just freaky.” senior Tori Ashman
Stalking Signs • Repeatedly calling, including hangups • Sending unwanted gifts, letters, cards or e-mails • Driving by or hanging out at one’s home, school or work
Stalking Laws • Stalking is a crime under the laws of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Territories and the Federal government. • Aggravating factors may include: possession of a deadly weapon, violation of a court order or condition of probation/parole, victim under 16 years or same victim as prior occasions.
compiled by Becca Brougher and Katie Kutsko
Immunization law State law requires all students to have: • Two doses of varicella (chicken pox) vaccine on or after the first birthday • One dose of tetanus • One dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine
“I would say (whooping cough) is of concern,” Kaiser said. “It is one of the reasons for the new immunization law.”
Recently the disease has made itself more prevalent in Indiana and also right here in Bartholomew County. According to Jane Kaiser, director of health for Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation, the Indiana Department of Health has reported at least 590 cases in the state, and there have been five cases reported in BCSC. These numbers are the highest they have been in over 50 years.
Details Spread by contact with nose or throat secretions from an infected person (when an infected person coughs and sneezes). Without treatment, an infected person can spread the disease for up to three weeks from the time the cough begins. After five days of treatment with antibiotic, an infected person cannot spread pertussis.
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Senior Allison Linn has a strong passion for art. Read on to find out what inspires her work and what her friends say about her hobby. Also, be sure to check out the story on senior Sam Wylie, who has had to overcome obstacles in his younger life to be where he is today.
Artist uses love of color, shape and retro style to create unique works of art
Allison Linn Bio File How many years have you taken art classes? “I’ve taken probably four or five art classes.” Where would you like to go with your art after school? “My dream job would be to be a cartoonist for Adult Swim.”
Her tongue sat at the corner edge of her mouth. Her eyes squinted into a concentrated stare. Senior Allison Linn carefully guided the pencil down her page. This marked the beginning of her newest work of art. Linn has felt the yearn to draw for as long as she can remember.
creative pieces just as much as she enjoys drawing for them. “She’s crazy, so her art is crazy awesome,” senior Dustin Herold said. In addition to being “crazy awesome,” Linn considers her drawing technique to be rare.
“I’ve been drawing probably from the first time I picked up a pencil,” Linn said.
“When I draw, I zone off,” she said. “I don’t even think about it; I just do it.”
Toonami, an anime based program, influences her drawing technique.
Another friend of Linn, senior Breana Pumphrey, agrees Linn’s art and style is different from most.
“Will Eisner inspires me because he drew the Spirit comics,” Linn said. “Daniel Clowes is also inspiring.” Drawing for Linn’s loved ones gives her substantial motivation for her artwork. “I just like drawing for people,” Linn said. “It makes me happy.” Linn’s friends enjoy receiving her
“Allison is a great artist,” Pumphrey said. “Her way of drawing makes her special.” Linn has already planned her future as being a successful cartoonist for as long as she can draw. “When I can’t draw anymore,” Linn said. “I’ll just die.” by Kyla Ball
photo by Keonna Durham
Linn proudly displays a table she created last summer. She used a mixture of old stamps and some of her own drawings to compile a collage of things she likes. “Something told me to just do it,” Linn said.
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He completes our family. It has been wonderful to watch him grow into the young man he is.” Patti Wylie
photo by Keonna Durham
FINDING A HOME Senior Sam Wylie has lived in many different places. For the past 10 years, he has found the place he calls ‘home’ in Columbus
For senior Sam Wylie life is picture perfect. But it has not always been that way. When Wylie was six, he was living a difficult life in Texas. “It was mentally and physically draining,” he said. As Wylie looks back on his life, he realizes how difficult it has been. “I had to clean the pig and sheep stalls, bail hay, clean the horses and bull and then do homework,” he said. “I didn’t normally go to bed until eleven.” Wylie lived on the farm with his 10-year-old brother Evan, his foster parents, their two children and Shawn, another foster child.
Senior Sam Wylie sits with his adoptive parents, Patti and Peter Wylie.
call from his dad’s sister, Patti Wylie, that changed his entire life. “I was talking to my Aunt Patti one night, and we started talking about how she could adopt me and my brother,” he said. Mrs. Wylie made a decision that would have an impact on their lives forever. “We loved him and wanted him to know we wanted him with us forever,” Mrs. Wylie said. September 2000 he moved to Columbus to start his new beginning with his aunt Patti Wylie, her husband Peter Wylie, their son Greg Kennon and Wylie’s older brother Evan.
“It was always work first and then homework,” he said.
“I would have a better life,” Wylie said. “Living in a home and being able to do what I want when I want.”
Before Wylie had to move into the foster home, he was living with his mother.
Wylie was finally able to be a member of the welcoming family.
“My mother was taken away from my brother and me because of drugs,” he said.
“He completes our family,” Mrs. Wylie said. “It has been wonderful to watch him grow into the young man that he is.”
After over a year and a half of living in the foster home, Wylie received a phone
However, his struggles continued.
“When we came to Columbus, my aunt and uncle couldn’t handle my brother’s anger, so he had to leave after a year,” Wylie said. “He spent the rest of his teenage years in group homes.” Through all of Wylie’s struggles, he acknowledged others’ support that helped get him where he is today. “I had a really nice case worker who helped me once I told him that the foster home was getting abusive,” he said. “I will never be able to forget him.” Transitioning from the demanding work of a Texas farm to the warm embrace of a loving family has allowed Wylie to live life to the fullest. “Living with my aunt has been physically and mentally easier,” he said. “It has given me a stable home for 10 years.” After everything Wylie has been through, he is able to accept his experiences. “The hardest part is trying to forget the past; it was really hard at first but, I wouldn’t change anything.”
by Morgan Donnelly
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In December, the women’s basketball team left for Chicago for five days the day after Christmas. The men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams are churning the water in two-a-day practices.
dynamite night
Photographer Luke Carr positioned himself around the dance floor at Saturday night’s Winter Formal. See if you can find your friends in the crowds
Arguably, one of the most popular school events, Winter Formal took place last Saturday from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. The theme “Dynamite” came from the Taio Cruz song and carried over to the “explosive” colors of red, orange and yellow balloons, wall art and tinsel.
Two snow days and a two-hour delay last week didn’t stop students from rushing to Senior Circle Thursday and Friday to purchase Winter Formal tickets. Over 1,000 were sold in those two days for the dance held at Southside Elementary School.
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CAUSING A SPLASH
With the swimming and diving seasons underway, Bull Frogs share their hopes for the remainder of the season
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Sophomore Sam Parker speeds down the lane during one of the swim team’s afternoon practices. Parker is a member of the men’s swimming team here at Columbus North.
Back in November, the swimming and diving teams started their seasons. Since then, they have shown great progress. From shaving time off their fastest swims to scoring higher on their dives, the teams have put a great deal of work into each and every meet and practice they go to.
order to get good at [diving].”
Both teams practice very frequently so that they can improve as much as they can. Junior Aaron Addis reveals the tedious schedule that the swimming team follows.
“During the season, we never cut our hair,” Addis said. “Then, towards the end of our season, we bleach, color and shave all of our hair off.”
“Our schedule consists of morning practices from 5 until 7 and afternoon practices until 5,” Addis said.
Junior Kristin VanDeventer, a member of the girl’s swimming team, exposes the traditions that the girls have for their seasons.
The swim teams also meet during the holiday seasons so they can practice as much as possible. Sophomore Grace Fischvogt, a diver, expresses her thoughts on devotion towards diving.
“We grow out our leg hair for the entire season and we shave them right before our big meets,” VanDeventer said.
“If you don’t give [diving] your all, and you don’t try, then you won’t get anywhere,” Fischvogt said. “It takes a lot of hard work in
“I think about swimming a lot,” Wildemann said. “I mostly think about the team and how we can be better and more unified.”
Those on the team that are especially devoted also take part in the traditions that the teams have every season. Addis shares the traditions that the boys swimming team has every year.
The practices and the traditions all help the swimmers and the divers prepare themselves for some of their more challenging meets. Fischvogt recalls how she prepares herself for a dive at one of her previous meets. “At first I get freaked out,” Fischvogt said. “Then I get hyper, scared, and then I prepare myself for the dive and do better than I thought I would.” Like family, team members look out and care for each other. VanDeventer is the kind of person who cares about her fellow team members and their status as a team.
Whether on season or off, the team members always have the thought of swimming on their minds. Senior Ella Wildemann explains how often she thinks about swimming.
“This year, I hope that we win Sectionals and place in the top 10,” VanDeventer said.
compiled by Roth Lovins
From time to time The stopwatch tells the tale of leaders on both teams Women’s Team
Event
Time
Men’s Team
Event
Time
Kristin VanDeventer
200 Yard Freestyle
1:54.22
Cody Taylor
200 Yard Individual Medley
2:00.8
50 Yard Freestyle
0:25.49
100 Yard Butterfly
0:55.79
100 Yard Butterfly
1:00.26
100 Yard Freestyle
0:50.32
500 Yard Freestyle
5:11.50
100 Yard Breaststroke
1:00.9
200 Yard Individual Medley
2:10.66
50 Yard Freestyle
0:22.97
100 Yard Breaststroke
1:09.33
100 Yard Backstroke
0:57.33
1 Meter Dive
169.85*
1 Meter Dive
150.8*
Myra Retrum
Alex Rape
Kevin Brinegar
C.J. Copeland
*Total score after numerous dives. Each dive can earn a possible ten points and can be broken down as such; three points for the takeoff, three for the flight, and three for the entry, with one more available to give the judges flexibility. The diver with the highest total score after a sequence of dives is declared the winner.
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The Triangle sat down with up-and-coming women's basketball players freshmen Tayler Goodall and Kelsey Cunningham to talk about their rise to varsity Triangle: You two have mentioned being close friends and having been teammates many times in the past. How has your work together influenced your playing on varsity? Goodall: We have more experience playing together. Cunningham: We know where we want the ball. Goodall: It's hard to explain. Cunningham: I know when to feed the ball to her. Goodall: If something were to happen during a game; one of us gets trapped or something, we'd know where the other is. Cunningham: If we're in trouble, we know where we'll be. Goodall: Not everyone can respond as quickly because we know each other's playing styles better. Triangle: Do you have any goals for the future? Goodall: I want to play Division I college basketball and keep playing varsity. Cunningham: I want to play college basketball and get a full ride scholarship. Triangle: Do you have any rituals before a game? Goodall: I usually just go home, then come back and shoot. Cunningham: Usually the night before a game, pasta is what I prefer to eat. Then I shoot before games. Triangle: Is there anyone on the team you look up to? Goodall: Jocelyn (Hamilton). Cunningham: Courtney (Larson). photos submitted by Pat McKee
Triangle: How has your family supported you? Goodall: They've been to all my games, helped practice, pretty much done anything they can to help me. Cunningham: They're at all my events, games, practices, and they help me shoot around. Triangle: How has playing on varsity been different from your previous experiences? Goodall: Well playing as a freshman, it's much faster and more physical than AAU. I like how physical it is because I used to have fouls called on me in 8th grade. Cunningham: It's the same as AAU pretty much, but more competitive than middle school. Triangle: When did you get into basketball? Goodall: Since I was five or six. I've been on a team since 1st grade, and that was my first travel team. Cunningham: Probably about third or fourth grade. I started by playing AAU for a team in Brown County.
TOP Freshman Taylor Goodall watches in anticipation to make a rebound in the Lawrence Central game Jan. 7. bOTTOM Freshman Kelsey Cunningham looks for an open teammate to pass to.
Triangle: How will you fill the places of the graduating seniors? Goodall: I'm going to step up and be a leader. Cunningham: Tayler and I will push each other to get better. compiled by Cade Mead and Evan Trotta
CHRISTMAS IN CHICAGO Team spends holiday season in the Windy City For most students, the day after Christmas included remaining time with family, relaxation, or even a couple more gifts to unwrap. The women's varsity basketball team made a four hour drive up to Chicago. "Each team member drove up with her family due to the holiday season," head coach Pat McKee said. "We were up there five days and played for four of them." The tournament was held at Montini Catholic High School in Lombard, Ill, a suburb of Chicago. The Lady Bull Dogs rounded out the tournament with a record of 3-2, including a 5235 loss to the defending 3A Illinois state champion Montini High School. "That was a great game. We were down three points at the half, but they were just the better team in the end," coach McKee said. "We played our hearts out for that one." Freshman Kenadie Carlson made an even longer trip to be with the team. "I had a soccer tournament in Orlando, FL and came up to Chicago for the last two days of the tournament," Carlson said. "I knew it would be fun, and I really wanted to be with the team." Coach McKee was impressed with Carlson's dedication to the team, being only a freshman. "She did a fine job during the time she played," McKee said. "It was a good experience for her."
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Find out about the recent releases of inappropriate videos of Miley Cyrus. Check out premieres of new shows in 2011. Dean Gray gives you tips on how to impress your formal date with a classy meal. Mark your calendar for the release dates of your favorite movies and CD’s. Read about Connor LeClerc’s favorite band. Also, see what your fellow Bulldog’s New Years resolutions are.
Can’t Be Tamed (Seriously) I was going to write about the
recent release of the video of teen idol Miley Cyrus smoking a certain substance that is illegal in some states. However, I’m going to just focus on her life in general.
Jenny Dieckmann
What kind of a person would want to see the search result “YOUR NAME smoking video” when they typed their name into Google? This could potentially turn into a Lindsay Lohan/ Britney Spears relapse.
Don’t forget where Miley Cyrus began. She was only 12 years old when she began starring in the hit Disney Channel series “Hannah Montana.” The series won 12 awards and has been nominated 13 times for awards since the beginning of the show. After five years of being a role model to young teens, Miley Cyrus went downhill. From the raunchy Vanity Fair pictures to the vulgar videos reaching every corner of the Internet, Miley Cyrus has dug herself into a deep hole she can’t get out of. It is
understandable to see how hard it is to be a celebrity and know that your life is never private. However, she knew her life was never going to be private when she became famous. Now there are unnecessary videos and pictures that she could have easily avoided being blown out of proportion all over the Internet. She is 18 years old, and she needs to act like it. She has the authority to control what goes on the internet. I do have some sympathy for her at this time of her life. Recently Miley Cyrus’ parents Tish and Billy Ray filed for divorce. I am not inclining that the divorce of her parents is any reason for her to act out in this manner, but it could be a key factor. Miley probably took it very hard and was not thinking when some of these videos were released. However, that is no excuse for the smoking video or any other bad video that has been released with her in it. This column was not in any means to make anyone hate Miley Cyrus. It is merely a prime example of what can happen when you screw up one time. One time is all it takes to ruin one’s reputation. Miley’s reputation is not completely ruined, but there are a few very large dents in it.
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Trivium: Heavy Metal at its best It’s not often that I really get into metal music. As a matter of fact, I try not to, even though I don’t always succeed. But the heavy metal band Trivium never ceases to amaze me. Japanese-American vocalist and guitarist Matthew Kiichi Heafy (my personal favorite member of the band) recently told www.noisecreep.com that Trivium had let their previous drummer, Travis Connor LeClerc Smith, go. I panicked. I thought my favorite metal band was about to burn out. Then I heard the new song “Shattering the Skies Above” with their new (and perhaps permanent) drummer, Nick Augusto. He is simply a percussion version of a ballistic missile. Augusto’s status as the band’s percussion patriarch was well earned, according to Heafy in a interview from www.noisecreep.com.
name always returns. Trivium. They’re just different enough to sound genius, but good enough to sound appealing to most people and still retain their signature sound.
“I remember stepping out of the car and hearing him practicing ‘Into the Mouth of Hell We March,’ and I’d never heard the song played with that ferocity. It sounded like the album, but it was a little faster, harder and angrier. The first song we played [with him] was ‘Rain’ [from 2005’s ‘Ascendancy,’] and I remember him playing the end section and it was so effortless it almost looked fake...”
Finally came “Shogun” during my sophomore year. I heard about it and freaked because I was taking Japanese at the time and was really into feudal Japanese culture. Songs like “Down from the Sky,”“Throes of Perdition” and “Torn Between Scylla and Charybdis” exhibit extremely smooth transitions between Heafy’s breathtaking singing vocals and his ferocious growling. The heavy riffing is simply amazing, and the drums (which are Smith’s) are mind-blowing.
I had the opportunity to interview Heafy over Twitter, who somehow, despite having a serious, time-consuming role in one of the most successful metal bands in the U.S., still manages to use Twitter more effectively than me. “The beauty of having Nick in the band is that we’re finally able to have anything drum wise we could ever imagine,” Heafy said. “Any style, ability, or technical thing we could want to try, Nick can pull off in a second.” If Nick stays, I definitely feel comfortable knowing that this double-bass deity is on Trivium’s side. I’ve always wondered, when monster metal bands go away, who will take over? One
“Sound is an almost impossible thing to describe. However, with the next record a goal is to just sound like Trivium,” Heafy said. Their first album was entitled “Ember to Inferno,” which I didn’t like that much. It just sounded too grimy and generic for me. Next was “Ascendancy” with insane, heavy guitar riffing and dark, brooding lyrics that I still love to this day. Every time I hear those excessively aggressive songs, I think of my freshman and sophomore years. Somewhere in between, I discovered their masterpiece “The Crusade.” I fell pretty fast for this album, despite its “in your face” vulgar lyrics and themes. Yet I still loved the vocals.
However, Smith’s separation from the band still tosses and turns inside my head. I can’t understand it. I’ve never understood what would make someone leave a band to resume their normal life. The idea of spending time with a couple friends, writing music and being surrounded by inordinate amounts of expensive musical gear always appealed to me. So as to why Smith would surrender the position baffles me. And when I asked Heafy where he saw Trivium 15 years down the road, he responded that Trivium will be “still making the exact music we want to make.”
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“My New Years resolution is to learn how to play the guitar. My dad is going to teach me.” junior Melissa Sanders
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Senior Matthew Stott Middle Name: Thomas Birthday: April 30 Nickname: Matthew Chewing Hobbies: Sports, football, basketball, video games Pets: Pitbull Favorite Color: Purple Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Banana Favorite School Function: North v. East football game
freshman Matthew Verplank Middle Name: Joseph Birthday: Aug. 25 Nickname: Verp Hobbies: Soccer Pets: None Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Brownie Favorite School Function: Sports events compiled by Kayleigh Steigerwalt