thetrian le The News Source for Columbus North High School
With certain types of drug use by teens on the rise, The Triangle takes on drug awareness see page 12
1400 25th Street, Columbus, Ind. 47201 | Volume 90 | Issue 02 | 10/22/10
north is
diverse and not in the most obvious way --
differences among
Ethnicities. In reality,
diversity here celebrates the
vast variety of differences defining our
student body,
defining us
see page 8
photo illustration by Emili Hefler
thetrian le inside issue 2
staff Editor-in-chief Emma Smith
Content Editors Jason Latimer Courtney Smith “This issue went a lot more smoothly than the first issue. It was nice to get the first one out of the way for the new people on staff.”
Design Editor Katie Kutsko
Copy Editor Evan Trotta
Head Photographer Keonna Durham
Business Managers Chelsie Cooper Sara Smith
Editorial Board “This issue was stressful because it was a lot of counting - too many numbers! But it was very helpful to work with two other people on the diversity page.”
“It was so much easier getting everything together once I figured out what I was doing, but having a longer production cycle helped me to not stress on deadlines as much.
cover story Columbus North is not typically thought of as a ‘diverse’ population, but what is diversity any ways?
Becca Brougher Jenny Dieckmann Connor LeClerc Whitney Olibo Vanessa Staublin Caitlin Wilson
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find out about… breast cancer awareness
Staff
Kyla Ball Sarah Barriger Keely Collier Geordie Denholm Nick Edwards Erika Espinoza Grace Fischvogt Dean Anthony Gray Emili Hefler Lindsay Hladik Cade Mead Roth Lovins Hillary McCloskey Mariel Padilla Morgan Proffitt Molly Rinehart Sam Schreiner Tricia Souza Kayleigh Steigerwalt Ramya Vijayagopal
Adviser
Kim Green
“I felt like this issue (2) was much easier than the first. I was alone on the first issue, and it was challenging, considering it was my first ever issue. This second one has been easier because I had two other people with me on the diversity page, and we worked well together.”
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find out about… drugs at CNHS
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get to know… Skype users
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get to know… a student vlogger
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go dogs… most common injuries
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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.
FRom our angle DIVERSITY is widely celebrated in Columbus. Recently, for example, the 19th annual Scottish Festival in September featured traditional games and food to honor Scottish culture, and earlier this month, students celebrated their diverse heritage by taking part along with the community in Ethnic Expo, which annually promotes an understanding of different cultures and customs by celebrating diversity through food, music, entertainment and a parade.
Here, 24 brightly colored flags hang in the front entrance of the school, reminding our students and visitors alike of our diversity. Thanks to the Principal’s Diversity Council, we have a group of students who work to show the importance of appreciating our differences. The goal of the Diversity Council is to promote tolerance. However, while we are lucky to have them, more students need to do their part toward a more welcoming environment. Tolerance starts with each of us and how we treat people. Perhaps you’ve seen something about the Positive
Behavioral Instructional Supports (PBIS) on BNN. The system was designed to encourage positive behavior in students rather than focus on poor behavior. It is based on the three R’s: respect, responsibility and relationships. If teachers see students demonstrating any of these three characteristics, they can fill out a form and send it to the main office. Each month a drawing rewards these students. For those of us who have walked the halls here, and for some it’s been every day for four years, it seems we take tolerance for granted. Senior Kaleb Grayson moved here in June from Georgia where he said conflicts and fighting were a common problem.
expectations for the year ahead of them. Nearly 90 percent of her 49 students commented on how comfortable they felt because people have been so willing to help and make them feel like they belong.
“Here there are just no problems; there are no confrontations,” Grayson said. “You have nothing to worry about.”
While we should appreciate the compliments we have been given, we should also realize there is always room for improvement. We must be conscious of the fact that intolerance is everywhere in society, and it is taking shape in many different forms. Intolerance is not okay, and it is certainly not acceptable.
Grayson was not alone in his observations. English teacher Kim Green asked her freshman English class to write letters to themselves about their
How tolerant is North?
10 percent
Diversity does not guarantee tolerance, but differences do deserve respect
Lately, however, discrimination has been overshadowed both nationally and locally by a different kind of intolerance: bullying. A freshman at Rutgers University recently committed suicide because his roommate posted a personal video online, publicly attacking his sexuality. In September, a student from nearby Greensburg High School took his own life after allegedly being bullied by students at his school.
200 surveyed - here are the results
75 percent
15 percent
not so much
somewhat
very
“I don’t think most students feel welcome when they come to school. I saw groups of students and classified that as cliques. A lot of people outside of different cliques don’t really talk to each other.” sophomore Christina Andress
“My personal outlook is that we are mostly divided because of the way most people act. I just think some people still blame people in this generation for how their ancestors treated each other.” junior Chris Scholar
“I haven’t really been discriminated against. Every once in awhile, I see it with other students, but for the most part, it’s not really a problem.” senior Brad York
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history is horrendous ‘Swamp’ smells, ‘Ax’ should be axed I saw an ad the other day for the show “Swamp People” on The History Channel and laughed. Connor LeClerc
It was not because the show or the ad looked funny but because the concept of a camera crew following some posse of Southern men around trying to find some poachers in their swamp would’ve registered to producers as relatively fun to watch. (The concept of trying to poach in a swamp would be funny, though, because what in the world would you ever want to poach in a swamp? Pandas? I don’t think so). This truly sparked my interest as to how many more History Channel shows were as terrible as “Swamp People.” Now, I won’t lie, The History Channel does have some extravagant shows, like “Pawn Stars,” “American Pickers” and “Top Shot.” Although I’d most certainly have to say that the ratio of appealing shows to appalling ones leans toward the appalling crap. For those of you who might think it can’t be that bad, and I’m just exaggerating: Oh mercy, let me assure you, it is very, very bad. I’ll start my onslaught with “Ice Road Truckers.” First, I completely respect the men and women who risk their lives for something as simple as transporting goods on icy northern U.S. roads. I do not respect, however, the fool who decided that sending a cameraman along the way and basing an entire show about dangerous trading was something worth viewing.
Let’s be honest; it would only be worse if they had a show called “Extreme Bus Drivers, which, now that I think about it, might actually be better. The next show on my list of showsnot-to-watch-unless-at-gunpoint is “Ax Men.” I have gone through school and seen a lot of vulgarity, but some people just can’t contain themselves when it comes to dropping the F-bomb. “Ax Men” takes all potty-mouthed students to the cleaners. I only watched about five to 10 minutes of it and was repulsed by the sheer hatred exchanged among coworkers. For a minute I just thought, “Who hires these people?” And then it occurred to me, yes, someone actually does hire these men to cut down trees and cuss at each other. Lastly, “Life After People” isn’t horrid because it’s poorly written, rather it is just depressing and pointless. It is without a doubt the most depressing piece of media released since those abused animal commercials. What kind of person murmurs to himself while drinking alone, “I need to make a show about what happens after we’re all dead.” Why is that important? Why should we care? We will be gone... Hopefully, some shows will go with us.
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 Nov. 1 to appear in issue 3.
cartoon catastrophe Sophomore looks into the ‘tragedy of current cartoons’
Cartoons nowadays are crap. They have gone totally and completely downhill, except for the old ones that continue to run, like “Tom and Jerry.” Now Ramya the situation has deteriorated Vijayagopal to the point where little kids are being vulgar without knowing it. Cartoons in today’s world contain vulgar humor and gross themes that are not even funny. One outstanding example is “Fanboy and Chum Chum.” The animation is terrible. There is no theme or character development, and it looks like a bored three year old with the attention span of a squirrel put it together in 10 minutes. I am fortunate enough not to have had the experience of a whole episode. See, when I heard the terrible, off-key theme song, I quickly flipped the channel. The colors used in “Fanboy and Chum Chum” are clashing, nonsensical and confusing to look at. The characters are drawn disproportionately (again, reminiscent of the bored three-year-old creator) and are extraordinarily difficult to look at for more than five seconds without one’s eyes watering.
If you want to see a good cartoon, check out “Looney Tunes.” I’m pretty sure they discontinued it (crazy people that they are), but I’m sure you can find them somewhere, probably online. The animation is amazing, and you can tell that a lot of work has been put into it. The characters are beautifully developed; everything being cleverly crafted to fit together perfectly. These are the cartoons that make my weekend. Remember Tweety, Sylvester, Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd and Daffy Duck? They are all well-drawn, and their characters are so developed that it is hard not to fall in love with them. Daffy has always been my personal favorite, and Bugs takes a close second. “Looney Tunes” and “Fanboy and Chum Chum” are not even comparable because they are from such different leagues. I wouldn’t even classify most of today’s new cartoons as cartoons -- more like brain-rotting trash. “Looney Tunes” is well-animated, thoughtful, funny and pure. “Fanboy” is messy, pointless and coarse. To top it off, I’m pretty sure I lost a couple of brain cells just from that miserable excuse of a theme song.
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?” Rare free time. You mean I don’t have homework, sports, choir, church, theater, Ethnic Expo, underwater basket weaving, fly fishing, choir, Winter Formal, Student Assembly, piano lessons, Prom, space camp or bungee jumping? What the heck am I supposed to do now? Public Displays of Affection. OK, let’s just rub in the fact that I don’t have a girlfriend. Let’s take up a huge chunk of the hallway while we’re at. Oh, and let’s be as disgusting as possible so that we make everyone uncomfortable. Pennies. When was the last time you bought something using a penny? Why can’t every price just end in a five or zero? The only thing a penny is useful for is good luck. Learning foreign languages. I barely know English grammar and sentence structure and you expect me to learn that and more in a language I don’t even speak? Good luck with that! The smell of Subway. Don’t get me wrong, I love their food, but the smell of bread clings on your clothes all day. You order your sub... WHAM the aroma smacks you in the face! You stop in to say hi for two minutes ... WHAM you smell all day! You walk by when someone else opens the door to Subway... WHAM you’re a walking Subway ad!
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News - keeps friends, family and loved ones up-to-date with what is happening around the world . Here, we want to keep you up-to-date as well. What is going on with you? What is going on with your friends? What is going on at Columbus North?
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American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Skate for a Cure at Columbus Skate Land from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wear a Halloween costumes for prizes. $5 for entry and skate rental. All proceeds go to Relay for Life.
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Senior Salutes for the 2011 Log are due!
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Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. Be sure to set your clock back an hour before you go to bed. One more hour of sleep!
“Unless people take an active role in government through voting; people have no right to complain. Historically, people have died for the right to vote. It’s an integral part of a democratic society.” history teacher Steve Perry
compiled by Geordie Denholm and Cade Mead
Sound of North competes in ISSMA State Marching Contest
freshman Hannah Arbuckle
Maze $8 Maze and hay ride $10
Election Day Go vote! Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.
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“For Halloween, I usually go to a haunted house of some sort, and I help pass out candy at my church.” junior Alex Beller
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Visit St. Bartholomew’s Scream Acres haunted corn maze any Friday and Saturday in October.
Halloween Stay safe Trick-or-Treating, Bull Dogs! Hours: 5 to 8 p.m.
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Veteran’s day Thank you to all of our Armed Forces and veterans for serving our country.
NOVEMBER 9
Senior Graduation Materials orders and measurements in Senior Circle at 3:15 p.m.
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is approaching. Use the time off school to volunteer to help those less fortunate.
Fall and Winter Choir Concert 7:30 p.m. Erne Auditorium “My favorite part of choir concerts is seeing the hard work of the last few weeks pay off.” senior A.J. Hutson
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Just testing
Testing to get into college is a fact of life. The class of 2010 raised the bar on the SAT with the highest average combined score (1,571) in the past three years and increased ACT participation by 8 percent
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3. What is the highest possible ACT score? a. 12 b. 27 c. 36 d. 59 4. How many questions are on the ACT? a. 500 b. 215 c. 130 d. 90 5. What of the following do colleges NOT look for in a student? a. Personal Recommendations b. Extracurricular Activities c. High score on Doodle Jump d. ACT/SAT scores and high school GPA e. All are good qualities of a college student!
6. The SAT covers subjects like Mat h, Reading and Writing. Which one of the following subjects is also included on the ACT? a. History b. Science c. Foreign Language d. Art 7. How can I apply for the National Merit Scholarship Program? a. By getting good grades in high sch ool b. By sending in an application c. By taking the PSAT 8. True or False. The SAT tests skill s you learn in school along with common sense subjects. 9. True or False. Students can take the SAT before they get into high school. 10. What percent of 2010 graduate s nationwide who took the ACT scored a perfect score (36)? a. 12% b. 5% c. 1% d. Less than one-tenth of 1%
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1 e. 2 d. 3 c. 4 b. 5 c. 6 b. 7 c. 8 false 9 true 10 d.
1. How can I do my best on the SAT ? a. Take challenging courses; study hard b. Read and write outside of the classroom c. Take the PSAT practice test d. Practice with the Official SAT Que stion of the Day e. ALL OF THE ABOVE. 2. What subjects are included in the SAT? a. Reading b. Writing c. Math d. ALL OF THE ABOVE e. NONE OF THE ABOVE
ACT Preferred Although the SAT is the more popular test in Indiana, according to Counseling Center Director Rick Thomas, the BCSC administration is urging more students to take the ACT. Not only does the this test cover a broader area of education, Mr. Thomas said, but minorities and females score as well as white males, unlike the SAT. “On the ACT, they give you enough information,” Mr. Thomas also said, “that if you don’t really know the answer, the question is written in such a way that you can work through it and deduce an answer.” However, Mr. Thomas wants students to remember what the true purpose of the test is. “The test is for the individual student, not for the school,” he said. “We’re trying to keep the focus on (the fact that) you get the score that you need to do what you want to do with your career.”
What is your advice to other students about taking the SAT? Don’t freak out about the test! One thing you need to do is make sure that you study when you are preparing for it! I didn’t study very much and had to retake the preparation class, so I could raise my score by another 40 points. senior Morgan Case
How many times have you taken the SAT? What would you recommend to others taking the test? I have taken the SAT three times, and I strongly recommend that you answer EACH and EVERY question! Skipping a question could hurt your overall score. senior Sam Ferdon
compiled by Roth Lovins and Jason Latimer
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There are over 2,000 students at North and each is unique. Heritage, ethnicity and religion are things that make us individuals, but we are all Bull Dogs.
individuality
Diversity can be measured from gender to what a person reads. On these pages are 23 different areas of diversity. The Triangle surveyed 470 students, and these are the results. A breakdown of the 2,041 students at CNHS, according to Power School as of Sept. 14
Of North’s 2,041 students, 470 were surveyed.
Gender Gender
Female 47.8%
Female
42.4%
Male
47.6%
Male 52.2%
0.2% 0.3% 1.8%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2.3%
Multiracial Hispanic
White
3.4% 5.9%
86.1%
Grade Senior Junior Freshman
23.7% 24.7% 25.4%
Sophomore 26.1%
Islam Buddhism Judaism Hinduism Atheism None Other
0.6% 0.6% 0.8% 1.6% 2.8% 5.6% 11.6%
Christianity
76%
SCHOOL
Ethnicity Unclassified. American Indian Black
Religion
“My native language is Punjabi. It came from a state in India called Punjab; that’s where I am from.” freshman Ishanveer Gill
NATIVE LANGUAGE German Chinese Japanese Other Spanish
0.4% 0.6% 1.4% 3.0% 6.4%
English
88.2%
Not important Neutral Very important
Important
5.4% 16.2% 33.2%
45.2%
Political Party I don’t know None Other Independent Democratic
2.4% 6.6% 11% 18.8% 23%
Republican
38.2%
compiled by Erika Espinoza, Hillary McCloskey, Morgan Proffitt and Emili Hefler
HOW THEY COMPARE... Of 212 girls CLASS
In poverty Rich Poor
7.1% 21.2% 26.9%
Middle
44.8%
WRITING
Both Left-handed
Right-handed
Straight
None
78.3% 8% 8% 9%
Indiana
5.1% 7.0% 20.7% 21.1%
46.1%
0.9% 4.7% 15.6% 31.6%
47.2%
Other
4.1% 10.3% 28.2%
Left-handed Both
Right-handed
82.6% Graphic Novels Non-fiction None
1.5% 1.9% 3.9%
“I’m gay. I feel accepted in school, and if someone doesn’t like me, I don’t care.” senior Tyler Cobb
42.5%
Illegal drugs Tobacco Alcohol All the above `
None
Fiction
52.7%
1.6% 4.7% 11.6% 23.6%
58.5%
“I think it’s cool to be different. If everyone was the same it, would be boring.” freshman Conner Streeval
5.0% 8.5% 15.9% 22.9%
47.7%
I listen to
92.7% Latin
have you tried...
Status
2.3% 17.1% 27.9%
I read... 7.8% Poetry 9.7%
SEXUALITY
Bisexual Homosexual Undecided
34.9%
“I feel that it is a good thing North is diverse. We have all cultures. It is a very accepting place. ” senior Destiney Beatty
photo illustrations by Emili Hefler
74.8% Indiana
WRITING
6.6% 17.9% 19.3% 21.2%
4.2% Engaged/Married 10.8% Talking 11.8% Dating 30.7%
57.1% Single
2.3% Out of Columbus 11.2% North America 11.6% Country
Middle
I listen to
Latin Rap Country Rock
never Been...
In poverty Poor Rich
Straight
75%
never Been OUT OF… Other
Columbus North America United States
CLASS
“I enjoy reading graphic novels and fiction books because when I read them, I escape from reality.” junior Theresa Alvarez
7.5% 14.2%
have you tried...
Illegal drugs Tobacco Alcohol All the above
Poetry Graphic Novels Nothing Non-fiction
Fiction
SEXUALITY
Bisexual Undecided Homosexual
I read...
Of 258 boys
All Country Other Rap
Rock
1.2% 1.2% 13.5% 17.0% 22.9%
44.2%
Status
Engaged/Married 4.7% Talking 16.3% Dating 23.6%
Single
55.4%
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caution: TEENs at risk
While senior Alex Reid was running errands, something else ran into her
Driving Digits
A revelation crashed into
Senior Alex Reid is the face of a shocking new statistic recently released by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. According to the BMV, drivers younger than 18 who have taken driver's education are nearly four times more likely to be in a car accident than drivers who have not taken driver's education. Reid represents the nearly 5 percent of 51,000 "educated" drivers who have wrecked, compared to the 1 percent of 71,932 "uneducated" drivers who have not wrecked.
senior Alex Reid's life on a mundane Sept. 17 as she waited behind a white truck to turn left off of State Road 46. It came in the form of a Jeep Wrangler rocketing into the back of her car. "Next thing I know, there's a an orange Jeep coming 50 miles an hour in my rear view mirror," Reid said. "Before I could realize what was happening, it happened. I was smashed in between the two cars, the white truck and the orange Jeep, and glass went everywhere." At impact, Reid's seat broke, and her head jolted forward. She began to scream, overwhelmed by the severity of the wreck. Fortunately, unlike her car, Reid escaped the collision relatively unscathed, aside from the whiplash. "My neck was sore for a week; I couldn't even turn my neck. I couldn't play volleyball for a game and a couple practices, but other than that I was perfectly fine," she said. "I don't understand how I didn't even get hurt."
In the following days, Reid remained traumatized from the incident, but she also discovered what her revelation meant: not just how precious, but how fragile life truly is. "Live every day to the fullest. Realize that we're alive and we're breathing,” she said. “Anything can happen in a quick second. Be thankful to be alive. It could have gone a lot worse for me." Since the accident, Reid has “been driving like a grandma" by driving much slower and checking her mirrors much more frequently than before. Her advice to students is to remain alert at all times when out on the road to avoid the horror that she endured. The next teenager, brother, sister, son or daughter to crash may not be as lucky as Reid. "Don't keep your eyes off the road for too long,” she said, “because one second too long could ruin something."
The program included four obstacle courses designed not only to imitate real-life situations,
“I thought that the precision driving course was the most beneficial because it put me in situations that I encounter daily and taught me how to maneuver effectively in them.” junior Katie Kutsko
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Senior Alex Reid’s car sits on the side of the road after the accident. “Enjoy your cars,” she said, “you never know what could happen to them.”
ON the road The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department was kind enough to invite The Triangle staff members Katie Kutsko, Sarah Barriger and me to test its new driving safety program at the Columbus Municipal Airport, which the department is launching to equip young drivers for dangers on the road.
But why are drivers who have taken driver's ed. crashing more? Since they are allowed to drive at an earlier age, BMV public affairs director Sarah Meyer said, drivers are accumulating more time on the road, raising their chances of being in an accident.
Content editor Jason Latimer narrates the sheriff’s department’s new driving safety course for teen drivers he took Sept. 28
but also to teach us applicable driving skills in case of extreme situations. Instructors from the sheriff’s department rode with each of us in an old squad car and advised us how to drive through each course. After the program, I corresponded with Field Training Officer Dewayne Janes about the program they are trying to promote. “I think a program such as ours teaches the
“I think the evasive steering course was the easiest of all of them. It teaches you the proper way to react when having to brake suddenly, which is something that I have had to deal with a few times in the past. It’s very helpful.” senior Sarah Barriger
students skills that prepare the driver for real life situations vs. driver’s ed. that teaches you the street signs, how to use turn signals, etc.,” he said. I agree. I learned several invaluable skills from this program that I never learned in driver’s ed. If you want more information on the next program, contact Lt. Rob Kittle at 379-1720.
“Navigating through the reverse serpentine course really caused me to focus on my steering and acceleration skills. Everything’s more difficult when you’re going backwards.” senior Jason Latimer
Below are more driving safety facts about Indiana in 2009 from the Indiana University Center for Criminal Justice Research.
• Motor vehicle collisions are consistently the leading cause of death and one of the leading causes of non-fatal injury for young people ages 15 to 20. • This age group represented 9 percent of the population, 6 percent of licensed drivers and 17 percent of drivers involved in collisions. • 48,017 young drivers (ages 15 to 20) were involved in collisions in 2009. • One in every 1,000 young drivers involved in collisions suffered a fatal injury last year. • For every 10,000 licensed 16 to 17-year-olds, five were involved in a fatal collision — a rate 1.5 times greater than 18-20 yearold drivers and at least two times greater than any older driver age group. • In 2009, 23.1 percent of collisions involved a young driver. • Bartholomew County: 19 percent of drivers involved in collisions are young drivers. compiled by Jason Latimer
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THINK PINK
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; two Bull Dogs share personal experiences with the disease
STILL FIGHTING Teacher remembers the Wednesday morning she received a life-altering call June 24, 2009 Baking cookies in her
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THE TOLL IT TAKES photo by Shelby Beatty
Sophomore Matthew Polcher works on homework. He and his mother pose at a Luau-themed cookout.
In 2005, sophomore Matthew Polcher lost his mother to breast cancer
MATthew Polcher was only in the fifth grade when he found out how sick his mother was. His parents did not tell him or his siblings how serious the illness was for almost a month after tests confirmed her condition. “Not much changed once she got sick, except that her hair fell out,” Polcher said, “I remember we bought her the game Cranium that she had liked, but she never wanted to play after she got sick.” In just a short time, Polcher began to notice subtle changes in his mother’s behavior: she avoided riddles and brain teasers, and she stopped leaving the house as much. After his mom died, Polcher’s father was forced to make funeral
arrangements and take care of his family while mourning his wife. The family also tried to live each day to its fullest. “I’m really proud of how well my dad handled things,” Polcher said. Another new experience Polcher faced was how others acted around him. “People always got uncomfortable when they talked about moms around me,” he said. Matthew Polcher still misses his mother, but is trying his best to live each day with a smile on his face.
kitchen with her son Chris when the phone rang, choral director Janie Gordon heard the first word out of the doctor’s mouth: “Unfortunately…” and fell into a fog. Words like “malignant” and “treatment” stuck out, but she was in shock. That day Mrs. Gordon was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. Knowing about the cancerous growth in her breast changed Mrs. Gordon’s whole life within a few seconds. Treatment began immediately, and she fought hard by waking up every morning knowing she would undergo painful treatment. After chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgeries to remove the growth, Mrs. Gordon went into remission; there were no more cancerous cells reproducing. “After I went into remission, I was called a ‘survivor,’ but I still have a lot to battle,” Mrs. Gordon said. “Knowing that I had this choir program to come back to was what kept me going.” The treatment was rough on Mrs. Gordon’s body, and the medications she is currently on still continue to take
a toll on her. She said that she doesn’t have the energy she had before the cancer, and she burns out quickly. She sometimes lies awake at night, unable to rest her mind, partially due to the medication and the stress of her battle. Even though her hair is growing back, according to Mrs. Gordon, every now and then she will continue to feel phantom hair falling out in the shower. Today, she avoids running her hand over her head, in fear the small hairs would shower down. “I used to make lists of everything that needed done in the week and wouldn’t rest until it was all done,” Mrs. Gordon said. “When I came back to school, I realized tomorrow is just another day. I no longer sweat the small stuff, and I do not waste time worrying about what I cannot control.” Mrs. Gordon still has a need for order, but she’s accepted that this is her “new normal.” She now knows she can be more laid back. She is still battling this disease, but she is doing all she can to enjoy and appreciate her new life.” by Sam Schreiner
“I try not to let things get to me that really shouldn’t.” by Sam Schreiner
Raising awareness of Breast Cancer in...
men? yes.
• About 2,000 men will contract in the U.S. and 400 will likely die from according to the American Cancer Association. • Only 1% of breast cancer cases are male, but with more awareness, the mortality rate will decrease.
• Men do not typically think of themselves as having breasts, so they do not think to check regularly for abnormalities. Because of this the cancer is usually found in a later stage, as compared to women. • The average time between showing the first symptom and diagnosis is 19 months. source: American Cancer Society
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Choral director Janie Gordon sports a charcoal knit cardigan and corduroy jeans while strutting down the runway at the Stars of Pink Luncheon and Fashion show Oct. 9. The show was held at the Marriott Downtown in Indianapolis. As a breast cancer survivor, Mrs. Gordon was asked to be a breast cancer model for this show. “I felt like a star,” she said. “I felt special, confident, and in [this] outfit, I felt sassy and trendy. It made me feel like a princess for the day.”
• Crack cocaine is purified cocaine that is more intense • Cocaine is used for some nasal surgeries to open nasal cavity • The first high is the most intense and can never be achieved again
for the first time in grades 9-12
• 13.3-14.1% of high school students use crack
• In 2007, 10% of teens reported abusing cough medications • 12.5-14.8% of high school students reported abusing over the counter medications for the first time in grades 9-12 • In Columbus, there are age restrictions on purchasing many over the counter drugs • Police are not often contacted about abusing over the counter drugs but they know it occurs
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• Invented in World War II by the German government to help soldiers stay awake during long battles • American soldiers also used it until they realized the side effects and its highly addictive qualities
Methamphetamines for the first time in grades 9-12
• 13.4-16.3% of kids use LSD for the first time in grades 9-12 • LSD is an acid that comes in tablets and dissolves on you tongue producing hallucinations • LSD stays in your spinal tissue for the rest of your life • You could have a flashback high thirty years after having stopped using LSD, even if you only used it once
• Alcoholics will buy scope or cough syrup to become intoxicated • There is an alcohol content in several over the counter drugs, including Scope and other mouth washes
• In 2008, 1 in 5 teens reported abusing prescription medications. • Prescription drugs are one of the biggest problems • Major area of concern because it is so easy to get • Many people can develop pill addictions without realizing it • You can take old prescriptions to the police station and they will destroy them to prevent children from getting ahold of the drugs
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10 Activities to do instead of drugs
When a person has high endorphin levels, they feel less pain and fewer negative feelings such as stress. There are many ways to release endorphins such as “Runners High” which can be achieved by prolonged exercise. Eating foods such as chocolate or chili peppers can also lead to enhanced secretion of endorphins.
Here are 30 ways to have fun without involing drugs in your daily life
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According to local police officer Chris Lane and the Indiana Prevention Resource Center 2009 Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug Use Survey, Teens experiment with over the counter and synthetic substances
• 13.3-15.4% of kids use
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Columbus Police Department Narcotics Officer, Chris Lane, believes that the state should and will ban the substance in time. The banning of the substance will take a significant amount of time to accomplish as well as cost llarge amounts of legal fees.
K-Spice currently is still legal in Indiana, but the state government is working on banning it.
right after the special. None of us have done it ever since.”
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increase to 16.7 percent in the 2009 survey. Looking at the BCSC Statistics of seniors from 1997; however, marijuana use had been steadily decreasing through 2007 until the recent spike.
“We stopped after we saw a news special on it that said its long term effects aren’t really known, but it is completely artificial and dangerous,” he said. “We knew we needed to stop
According to this senior it stimulates the mind more than the body, and it is a scary feeling.
“My friend and I used to drive around and do it. We would just listen to music and have a good time, but sometimes it would cause me to think bad things.”
K-Spice.
in a 2008 study. The BCSC data collected by the Indiana Prevention Resource Center showed a similar increase in Bartholomew County seniors. Despite 2007 being our lowest percent of reported marijuana use at 10.3 percent, we followed the state trend of
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the Indiana University Prevention Resource Center was recently published in The Republic stating that 19.2 percent of high school seniors admitted to using marijuana in the last month. This was up from the 16.2 percent
A statewide study conducted by
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Director of Student Services, Larry Perkinson, believes a lot of people drive while under the influence of K-Spice. This senior boy proves Mr. Perkinson’s theory correct through the times he remembers using
“Being on K Spice is a weird feeling,” he said. “ It is a lot like marijuana, but sometimes it causes your mind to drift off into weird, awkward thoughts.”
that being on K Spice unleashes feelings much like if one were to mix LSD and marijuana.
A senior boy states
Senior shares experience with K Spice
Spicin’ it up: Risky Practices
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Kids Commins Lincoln Park Ice Rink Skateland Skate Park by East High School 5. Edinburgh Outlet Mall 6. Rascal’s Fun Zone in Whiteland 7. Indoor Rock Climbing in Bloomington 8. Brown Country State Park 9. Paint Balling in Brown County 10. AMC Theater by Walmart
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Drugs seem to be at most hang outs but they are not every where. These are a few suggestions of places to go if you do not want to avoid drugs.
10 Places to go to avoid drugs
1. paint balling 2. watch a scary movie (become scared) 3. Play video games 4. Work out at the gym 5. eat dark chocolate 6. fall in love 7. Act, sing, dance 8. Participate in sports 9. watch comedies (laugh) 10. Get an adrenaline rush (ride a roller coaster)
10 ways to release endorphins
8. Go to Wal-mart 9. Garden-->smell flowers not paint 10. Have a root beer party
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What is becoming an increasing popular way of communicating? Video chatting. More specifically, Skype. Read on about how North students and faculty use Skype as a part of their daily lives, find out helpful tips about staying safe on the Web and discover a new YouTube vlog.
catch up time
Senior Emily Wasson shares details about keeping in touch with close friend and former North student Abbey Parra “Whenever our facebook chat is slow, we skype chat and have “skype dates” whenever we are both free, especially on weekends. But lately it hasn’t been as often because we are both super busy,” senior Emily Wasson said on skyping with former North Student Abbey Parra. “[Skype] has made communicating with my friends much easier. It’s like my friend is with me, which is great because I can’t do that over the phone or on facebook. I can show my friend a new outfit I got or even ask advice on what to wear,” Abbey Parra said.
KEeping in touch
These students and faculty explain why and when they video chat on Skype
"I regularly use Skype, it is an amazingly effective tool in modern day international communications. My brother and sister have both traveled to Australia for internships the last two summers, and my family and I used Skype to keep in touch with them." ESL Teacher Elgin Kupferer "[I have] a daughter playing basketball in Finland and a son playing baseball in Alabama. We do three way Skyping all the time. Their internantional call rates are better than any phone plan out there." Guidance Counselor Sandy Freshour “ I like that you can keep in touch with everyone that you are close to in high school because when we go on our lives and start college, we can still talk to each other.” Senior Taylor Ashman, communicates with friends in college and her cousin in Florida four times a week
Things to know • Anyone on Skype can see your profile info; Post cautiously • Skype contacts will see your birthday • It’s free
WISE WORDS
Here are some safety tips you might want to consider when Skyping
1. Don’t Skype with people you don’t know very well. 2. Only add people you know. 3. Don’t give out personal info. 4. Use common sense.
“It’s more personal than texting, and I think it’s less awkward than talking on the phone.” Sophomore Evelyn Malcomb, communicates with her boyfriend in college two to three times a week
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Junior Katy Arthur expresses herself through ‘vlogging’
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Vlogger’s vote Arthur shares her favorite vlogs and the inspiration behind them “This is why I don’t vlog” I kept going shopping, and I had accumulated a ton of change, but I would never use it.
“RollerVlog? I’m a doof” I was going rollerblading. It was going to be more artistic, but it turned out to be just another vlog.
Vlogs, the common name for video blogs, are a way to express the feelings of the vlogger without having to write a blog. On her Youtube vlogs, Arthur goes by her screen name, KharismaCity. “It’s not really a name. I can think of things it relates to, but that’s not how I got it”, Arthur said. “I just started typing.” post
The Triangle:
Junior Katy Arthur loves to vlog. It is her way of expressing herself without having to worry about being shy. She loves to read feedback from everyone.
KharismaCity:
“It has helped me to open up. Being able to say almost anything helps a lot. I don’t have to worry about being judged.”
The Triangle:
Where do your vlog ideas come from?
KharismaCity:
“Anywhere and everywhere I am. When someone is talking to me they ‘trigger’ an idea that I must write down right away. I’ll just randomly get ideas.”
The Triangle:
Do you plan out your videos? How long does it take to make them?
KharismaCity:
“Planning is an important part of making a video. Occasionally, I will get an idea right before bed and draft it in my phone. Only a short period of time is required in making the actual video, unless it’s more elaborate. The editing may take a while though. The editing portion is not that hard. It might take up to an hour if the video is long.”
“There’s a place downtown” I was hanging out with friends. We were taking pictures, so I decided to combine some pictures and my commentary.
“Prime example of...” We googled “What to do when you’re bored” and a list came up. We decided to record us doing the list.
Visit www.cnhsmedia.com for a link to KharismaCity’s weekly videos
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Bull Dogs show commitment in the things they do everyday. It may be sports outside in the cool weather, recovering from an injury or joining NHS. This issue, students show drive and commitment in sports and academics where they strive to be the best.
Severe sports “I tore my ACL and meniscus playing in an AAU basketball tournament when I went after a loose ball. I fell over, and when the trainer at the place checked it out, he said it was fine and I could still play. In the next game it popped the other way and I collapsed. I will be out six to nine months after surgery. I plan on doing all the exercises and following all the advice the doctors gave me to recover.” sophomore Hanna Ballard
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“I’m more afraid of hurting the other [knee] now since I have torn the same one twice, and it is extremely unlikely to tear it a third time, but it is still really hard to get back in the right mind set and not hold back because you are scared. There is no guarantee you won’t get injured, but if you stay fit, hydrated and stretch, you should be fine.” junior Shelby George “There are different degrees [of concussions]. I had one of the worst because the Friday I got the concussion I forgot the whole week. I forgot my locker combination, where I worked, and some people I had just met. I don’t remember how it happened, but the players said it was a head on head collision on one of the last plays of the game. The worst part [about not playing] is Friday nights when I have to sit and watch my team play.” senior Matt Brown
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Any sport or activity comes with the risk of injuries. Here, we ranked the recovery times of five athletes, according to their doctors
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“I have tendonitis and a slap tear in my shoulder. I hurt my shoulder from serving and my elbow by playing a lot of tennis. It makes it a lot harder to play because both of my injuries hurt when I play. It is much harder to serve and hit.” junior Jonathan Brougher
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“I fractured the scaphiod in my right wrist two weeks into school, and I got a high ankle sprain four weeks after school started. The ankle is worse (for me) because I have to be very cautious on it, and I have a lot more rehab with it. For my wrist, I just have a cast.” junior Michael DeDomenic
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Mike Piekarski is the new Athletic Trainer. Here, he shares a little about himself from how he started to what he does in his free time. He is here after school in the trainer’s room to help athletes with injuries prepare for practice or a game. Name: Mike Piekarski Position: Trainer From: Kokomo, IN Why did you decide to become a trainer? “I did not want a career that required sitting behind a desk all day performing repetitive tasks.”
What were you doing before this? “Finishing my Athletic Training degree at Ball State University.” What’s your favorite thing about being a trainer here? “Helping injured athletes return back to competition.”
When you’re not at North, what are you doing with your time? “Spending time with family and friends.” What are some of your hobbies? “Wakeboarding, snowboarding, golf”
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SWINGING AWAY ‘FORE’ Years flying By
TENNIS DUO CONTINUES ON Seniors Chase Harris and Adam Davis continue to State tonight and tomorrow at Park Tutor. The senior duo were the only players from the men’s tennis team to make it through the Regional
Seniors Sydney Cox and Erinn Sutton have made the best out of their four years in the golf prgram Seniors Sydney Cox and Erinn Sutton have made the best out of their four years in the golf prgram. Each has only lost four matches in their years here and have both made it to the State level all four years. This year, however, did not go how the girls would have liked it to go. “I was very confident in my shots,” Cox said. “What got me in the end was the wait.” Due to a long back up of players at each hole, players had to wait up to 30 minutes to tee off. A round of golf typically lasts around four hours, but this round lasted
nearly seven and a half hours. Teamed up for the first time this year, seniors Adam Davis and Chase Harris prepare for the next serve vs. the No. 1 doubles team from Plainfield. With a 17-4 season record, the men’s team won their 12th straight Sectional title. The team lost in the Regional to Bloomington South 3-2, the same team that defeated them in last year’s Regional.
“We are used to playing fast golf,” coach Mr. Seavers said. “Having to stop certainly took us out of our rhythm, but that is still no excuse.” Despite the tough day at The Legends Golf Course, which is where the State tournament is played each year, Sutton still enjoyed the experience. “At first I was frustrated with the wait,” she said, “but towards the end I just had fun and was thankful we made it to State.”
photo by Derrik Waltz
Senior Erinn Sutton takes a shot during her match against East Sept. 14.
CLUBBIN’ IT UP
Chase Harris
Adam Davis
Ever wonder how each of these clubs is used? Sutton and Cox give off some details about the appropriate times to use a specific club. Driver: Used to hit the ball the furthest. This club is important because most of the time it is your first shot on the hole and want to hit your ball into play.
Which do you enjoy more: doubles or singles play?
Has your season changed since you became partners?
“I like both, but doubles is more exciting. It has a faster pace which makes it more spectacle.”
“Absolutely. He is a great doubles partner. I don’t know why we didn’t start the season with us at number one doubles.
Nine iron: Used for hitting the ball up to 110 yards on the fairway.
What do you enjoy most about doubles? Wedge: This is used to chip your ball out of rough areas. It has a range of up to 100 yards.
“I like pegging guys up at the net if I have an overhead or short ball I can take advantage of.”
“Watching people try to return my serve then seeing Chase finishing off the attempt at a return.”
Putter: This is used to hit the ball when it is on the green. Most accurate of all the clubs. Six iron: Used for shots that require a distance of 140 yards.
compiled by Evan Trotta
Do you have any pre-match rituals or routines? “I listen to music; if I need pumped up I’ll listen to rap, but if i need to be calm I listen to Dave Matthews.”
“I just do my usual warmups, but other than that I listen to some music if I can.”
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Honor on a roll
It takes intelligence, dedication, determination and an overall positive attitude to take the top spot Senior Andrew Wang, president of National Honor Society, looked down at his lucky red tie and smiled. Standing at the podium, he scanned the 59 new faces of NHS seated before him at Columbus City Hall. To begin his speech the right way, Wang warmed up his audience with a joke, lightening the mood of the NHS Fall Induction on Sept. 29. Wang became a member of NHS when he was a junior. Before he joined, he needed to receive an invitation, which requires a GPA of 10.0 or greater, as well as certain personal characteristics. “A committee of all adults decides who gets an invitation,” Wang said. “You need to have scholarship, leadership, honesty and accountability skills.” Wang then aspired to be president of NHS because he “liked public speaking.” He accomplished his goal when NHS members elected him at the end of last year. “NHS has always been near and dear to my heart,” Wang said. “I decided to run because morale was down, and I wanted to revamp.”
photo by Keonna Durham
Senior Andrew Wang practices his handshake in the library after school on Oct. 11. He is the president of National Honor Society and tackles his role using his leadership and charismatic skills
NHS new events NHS Rummage Sale - Nov. 13 Dump for Dimes - Nov. 1
Global Alliance for Clean Cook Stoves - Jan. 29
Bike for Hope - April 2
Blood Drive
When: December 7 Where: Gym 2 How: 16 and 17 need parent consent form. 18+ do not Why: To donate blood to the Red Cross for people in need
Wang had the right personality traits and characteristics for the position, according to sponsor Steve Perry. “He has the confidence of his peer group based on his demonstrations of organization, leadership and marketing skills,” Mr. Perry said. When the preceding president, Marcus Wadell, graduated, the esteemed president’s binder was passed down to Wang. “The previous president writes a letter containing tips and leaves it in the binder for the future president,” Wang said. “They go back to about 12 years. It’s pretty cool.” In addition to gaining the president’s binder, Wang became responsible for representing the school. “We do community service and partner with different charities, so we represent Columbus North and it reflects on us,” Wang said. Taking on the highest position had its rewards and one of them was experience. “I learned a lot about community service,” he said. “It helped me get involved with the community.” NHS has new events and slight changes planned, such as adjusting the Sucker Sales fundraiser. This year, the society will replace suckers with a healthier item. “We have 12 events planned this year,” Wang said. “I’m excited to start them because, hopefully, they will pick up steam in the years to come. That’s our ultimate goal.” by Kyla Ball
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RACE TO THE FINISH
Champion go-karters Zack and Josh Eastman share the necessities needed to excel in their sport Cham • pi • on
LEARNING THE LINGO Junior Zack Eastman and younger brother Josh Eastman break down the language barrier of go-karting.
“A champion is someone who excels at their sport but has class. They are hard-working and love what they do. To be a champion you need preparation, talent and luck.” freshman go-karter Dakota Jackson
drafTiNg: TACHOMETER: reads your temperature and RPM
Drafting: when you are behind someone, pushing them. It creates a faster time.
ALCOHOL: a type of racing fuel that burns colder than gas
PUT IN THE WALL: someone hitting you or taking you out
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Junior Zack Eastman races in the 26th annual Indiana State Dirt Championships
Labor Day weekend, junior Zack Eastman was preparing for the final State gokarting race when the unexpected happened. photo by Derrik Waltz
Junior Zack Eastman and brother sophomore Josh Eastman pose in their racing jackets as they stand in front of the go-karts they raced in the State championship over Memorial weekend last year.
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“I hit the wall backwards during practice before the race and blacked out,” Eastman said.
Eastman hit a concrete pole and fence at 50 mph and was rushed to the hospital. “I came back after to win the race,” Eastman said. “Go-karting is fun, but winning is even better.”
Sophomore Josh Eastman shares his reasons why everyone should try go-karting,
Racing is about having fun and meeting new people. The competitors usually help you out and get you on the right track.
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When you win, there is an adrenaline rush. You get to go to new places.
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Driving gokarts helps your reflexes. It is not as easy as it looks.
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Driving races is good family bonding.
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It is a good experience.
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Check out an underdog TV show that is attracting a bigger and better audience and some other shows that are airing this week. Find out which books are top sellers and figure out where you’re going to lunch this week. Check out what albums changed some students’ lives. Finally, find out the release date for the next movie, cd or game you’re going to buy.
New and improved The second season of ‘Glee’ has a new look and is better than ever girls bathroom to “Telephone,” there was a lingering tension between them. However, after Rachel sent Sunshine to the “crack house” that she thought was the audition spot for Glee, Sunshine felt unsafe and decided to join Vocal Adrenaline. So everyone is going to have to see how Sunshine participating in Vocal Adrenaline is going to affect Glee.
The previous season of Glee ended with
Although numerous people enjoyed the song choices included in the last season of Glee, this year’s music is going to attract a whole new audience. The first episode of season two of Glee made a great first impression. Rachel and Sunshine sang a spectacular interpretation of “Telephone” by Lady Gaga, new guy Sam and the rest of the Glee Club men sang “Billionaire” by Bruno Mars and Travie McCoy, and the entire Glee Club brought out their laid-back side with a great performance of “Empire State of Mind” by Alicia Keys and Jay-Z. After hearing a few fun and recent songs sung by Glee, who knows what they will do next?
representative, and Ms. Sylvester, the rude and crude Cheerios coach, butting heads about the lingering topic of “the end of Glee Club.” In addition, Finn and Rachel are falling in love all over again, Quinn has her baby and the romantic tension between Arty and Tina still continues. However, this season is even better. Scheuster and Sylvester have somehow joined forces, Rachel and Finn come back to school from a summer romance, Quinn has decided to rejoin the Cheerios, the school cheerleading squad, and Tina has left Arty for Mike Chang. This new season is going to astonish everyone. The new characters will add a new twist to the entire show. A new student and new character on Glee, Sunshine, will give Rachel Berry, the supposed show choir know-it-all, a run for her money. After Sunshine and Rachel’s intense sing-off in the
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The Girl Who Played with Fire The Girl who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest
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A know-it-all doctor attempts to diagnose each patient while not trusting any of his colleagues.
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Check out the top selling new releases on Amazon Kindle and the top five free classics
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Glee is going to have a great season. From the new look to to the new cast and songs, they should anticipate great ratings. Hopefully they attract a more diverse crowd this season. Watch Glee on its new day and time, Tuesday’s at 8/7c on Fox.
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In the past Glee performed songs by groups like Journey or Kiss. Not anymore. The show has taken on a whole new attitude, cast, song list, and a new modern vibe that will attract an entirely new audience.
Jenny Dieckmann Mr. Scheuster, the recently divorced Glee
5 things to watch next week
11:30 p.m. on Comedy Central Former Daily Show correspondent Stephen Colbert reports the news in a mock conservative personna.
Say Yes to the Dress
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Pride and Prejudice
Dracula
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
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ALBUM THAT CHANGED YOUR LIFE “The Protomen Act 2” by The Protomen junior David Linder
22 - “Paranormal Activity 2” (R) 26 - Rock Band 3 29 - “Saw 3D”(R)
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“It got me a lot more interested in philosophy and government ethics.”
01 - Tron “Evolution” 02 - “James Bond: Blood Stone” 05 - “Megamind”(PG) 09 - “Call of Duty Black Ops”
“Oracular Spectacular” by MGMT sophomore Sadie Tew
- Kid Cudi “Man on the Moon 2: Legend of Mr. Rager”
10 - “Kinect” 19 - “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1”(PG-13)
The restaurant report Pit Stop
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“Recovery” by Eminem freshman Jacob Prewitt
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“It’s deep and has a lot of meaning. I can relate to what he says.”
1024 25th street, (812) 372-2466, A close Columbus classic with meals ranging from 90 cents to $5.60. Reopening: March 2011
“Favorite Fix” by Artist vs. Poet sophomore Kelsey Tindell “The music is great, and it mellows me out.”
2 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 7 points
2215 Columbus Center (812) 376-7311 The drive takes 10 minutes with the construction on National Road, and a sizable meal costs $6-7. Recommendation: The iron-grilled turkey sandwich is great; the onion rings are the best in town.
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“It’s upbeat and makes me
3041 N National Road (812) 372-3353 Construction also lengthens the time for this drive. If you shop right, a hearty Italian meal less than $6 can fill you up.
“I-Empire” by Angels and Airways senior Erik Moody
Recommendation: The bread sticks are amazing.
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“If you really listen to it, it tells inside stories about what’s going on around the world.”
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New in town thought of excitement What was going through your mind when you found out you were moving here? I didn’t have to come here; I chose to. So, in my mind, I was really excited, but I was really nervous at the same time.
10/22/10 | thetriangle Senior Seth Johnson moved from South Decatur High School to Columbus North High School.
TALKING THE TALK When it comes to making new friends, are you able to easily walk up to someone and start a conversation, or are you somewhat shy? I have my days. Sometimes I can walk up to a person and just be like, “Hey! What’s up?” Other days I tend to keep to myself. It also depends on the person. If they look nice, and like they would talk back to me without thinking I was weird, then I will usually go up and talk to them.
let’s hear the rumors What kind of things did you hear about North before you came? I heard some rumors about parking and how if you parked in the wrong spot the hicks would tear your car up. On the plus side, I heard that Prom is really good here since North and East go together.
change in heart Did you have any special relationships or close friends that you had to leave behind? I had a lot of friends, but I had one best friend. It isn’t that much of a change though, because she still lives by me, so I get to see her a lot.
eye opener What the first thing you saw when you came to North? I saw a lot of people the first day. At my old school there were only about 60 people in my grade, and here there are about 560. It was a really big change.
handshakes to new friendships Were people nice to you when you would introduce yourself? Some people were really nice when I would introduce myself, but then some other people would look at me weird and kind of turn away.
footsteps toward a new life Overall, are you happy with the changes that have been made in your life? Yes, I am very happy. It was a big change, but I have made many new friends in the process.
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