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GUNS
ON THE R I S E
In 2011 Iowa became a ‘shall issue’ state, and county sheriffs were stripped of their power to grant gun permits. Iowa City has responded by passing a new ordiance that prohibits guns from city property. by Carl Sessions The legislative battle over gun ownership has come to Iowa. After a state ownership law loosened last year, some county and city governments have responded to the large increase in ownership by passing more restrictive carrying laws. In mid-February, Iowa City took a stand on the issue after the city council voted 7-0 to ban the possession of firearms on city-owned property and buses. The resolution passed prohibits guns and other dangerous weapons from city buildings, grounds, parks and the farmers market. Exceptions will be made for peace officers, people with written permission from the police chief and those who have a professional permit to carry a firearm. Additionally, unloaded guns in fastened cases are allowed in vehicles in city parking lots. Council member Connie Champion said the decision “sends a message that guns do not belong in public buildings.” Others aggreed, Regina Bailey explained that the issue came down to the fact that the city wants to promote civil discourse in “a way that people don’t feel threatened.” The ban also has support from the city’s chief of police, Samuel Hargadine. “I think there are places where it’s somewhat inappropriate to take a firearm...a church, libraries, [and] public buildings.” The new ban won’t have an effect on City High. Under federal code it is illegal to possess firearms on school grounds. “The ruling doesn’t affect City High,” principal John Bacon said. “Guns have never been allowed on campus.” A swift legal response to Iowa City’s legislation is being planned by the NRA. The ban, they con-
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tend, isn’t under the city’s right to pass, because weapons permits are valid everywhere in a state unless prohibited by state or federal laws. However, assistant City attorney Eric Goers says that because the resolution is specific to city owned property, rather than everything within city limits, the expected lawsuit shouldn’t repeal the ban. Iowa City’s action follows a recent change in state law that makes obtaining a firearm easier. County sheriffs are now no longer able to turn down gun permit applicants. Since this revision there has been a large increase in permits requested, and 99% of these new requests have been granted. Two days after the Iowa City vote, Johnson County supervisors approved a resolution prohibiting firearms and dangerous weapons in county-owned land. There are opponents to tougher gun regulations. At the city council meeting citizens spoke out against the proposed ban on the grounds that it would violate their rights. Cedar Rapids resident David Hughes explained, “I have the unalienable right under the constitution of Iowa, and Iowa’s constitution is the supreme law of the state. Any law you pass that’s inconsistent is void. This is a 24 hour a day right, not just for when I’m home.” Others questioned the safety hazard that may arise from such a ban by pointing out that guns were necessary to protect from danger everywhere, not simply in their own homes. These arguments are similar to the
ones being made in the national arena in the aftermath of the Arizona shooting of a U.S. Congresswoman. The shooter in that incident had a highcapacity magazine that allowed him to fire more than 30 bullets in a few seconds without reloading. Some legislatures want to reinstate a federal ban on these high capacity weapons (the 1994 federal Assault Weapons Ban expired in 2004). And although it is unclear why private citizens need firearms capable of killing dozens of people for self-defense, staunch advocates of the Second Amendment wish to yield no ground. City High students are divided on the issue’s newest development. The results of the polls that the Little Hawk conducted showed that 73% of students feel that guns shouldn’t be allowed on city property. “People shouldn’t be able to take guns with them wherever they want” Evan Risk ‘11 said.”That doesn’t make any sense. You’re three times more likely to shoot a family member with a gun [if it’s in your house] than defend yourself from an intruder.” Twenty-seven percent thought that the ban was too intrusive. “The new ban is unnecessary,” Shecharya Flatte ‘12 said. “There’s no conclusive evidence on either side [that having guns either increases accidents or deters crime] to warrant the increase in government interference in people’s affairs. Additionally, this ban will just make gun nuts carry concealed weapons on city property, which is worse than having them out in the open.”
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Clubs
BPA BPA (Business Partners of America) is still enjoying the success of having two of their members place at the BPA state competition. President Bobby Razavi placed 5th in entrapanourship and Matt Polton placed 9th for accounting. “We were really happy that two people placed at state,” Mr. Lehman said. “but we’re aiming for even more BPA members to place next year.” Not only is the club celebrating their members placing at the BPA state competition, but they have been volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House on a regular basis. This club is always looking for new members and all you need is an interest in business to join. BPA meets every week on Thursdays - Oli Peters
French
Among the many groups and clubs at City High, there is only one that is centered around and focuses on a foreign culture: French Club. Everything from cooking contests to movie nights are celebrated at least two times a month at the club, hosted by Madam Grundstad. “[French Club] is intended to provide students access to socialize and participate in fun acts related to French culture,” Grundstad said. “It’s a good opportunity to take a leadership role.” Depending on the event, French club can bring in anywhere from 10-20 student participants. “[French Club] is open to all students,” Grundstad said. “Even if you don’t study French, you can still join the club.” - Gabriel Brasile
Chess
Silence, broken only by a few mutterings of advice or frusturation, drifted into the hallway outside of room 2303 last week. Chess club has returned to City High. “I try to break my opponent down mentally,” Razzi Abuissa ’12 said. The newest club at City started on February 22nd, and is run by Mr. Brown. The club will take place on Tuesdays or Wednesdays depending on student convenience. When asked why a new chess club is being formed Brown replied, “Chess is cool. A much better question would be why didn’t we have chess club for years and years.” In order for chess club to be a success, students must express an interest and share which days of the week they have conflicting activities. Any interested students should contact Mr. Brown. “If you like chess or if you just want to find out more about chess, this is a really convenient place to do it,” Brown said. - Sonora Taffa
Orchestra
Candace Wiebner has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Elizabeth Green School Educator Award by the American String Teachers Association “[The Orchestra program] has provided a wonderful avenue for students to experience terrific music,” head orchestra director Candace Wiebener said. The Orchestra program’s most recent performance was its fourth annual “Smile Train” benefit concert, which raises money to help children in third world countries
afflicted with cleft palates, a disfiguring facial disorder which affects thousands of people around the globe. City High’s Orchestra program has raised over $10,000 so far to benefit the foundation, and plans to continue to do so in the future. The concert was held last Tuesday, March 8th, in Opstad auditorium, with tickets available at the door. - Kieran Green
Best Buddies
Some people think that the most exciting aspects of March are warm weather and spring break. Little do they know that the month of March is Best Buddies Month. As such, there is even more than usual going on at the City High chapter of Best Buddies. March 2nd was “Spread the Word to End the Word” Day. On March 4th, the 4th annual movie/video game party was held. “It was really fun,” Emma Baxter, ‘13 said. “They had chedder and sour cream Ruffles.” The club is currently working to diminish the use of the word retarded or, “the r-word.” “We want the r-word to change to remarkable or respect,” club president, Caitlin Clougherty, said. “Because everyone is remarkable and needs respect.” The Polar Plunge is coming up on March 26, which will be headed up by Dan Minchk and Tim Tvedte. “The Polar Plunge is awesome,” Clougherty said. “And I recommend everyone take part in it!” - Cassie Wassink
Hip Hop
In front of a breathless student body, as red lights lit up the gymnasium, with glow sticks attached to their bodies, hip hop dance group Deadly Explosion performed at the March pep-rally. “The crowd was amazing,” Jenni Smallwood ‘12 said. “We made people scream and that was the best.”
Deadly Explosion has been working hard perfecting dance moves and learning complicated tricks. On March 5th they had a performance in Chicago. They have been training for another performance in April. Deadly Explosion’s goal is to have more performances out of state. “I like hip hop because I get to express myself,” Smallwood said. “I can let it all out in the moves.” - Emma Baxter
Pysch
Abnormal Psychology is the new hot topic. “We will study more disorders like M.P.D. (multiple personality disorder) and schizophrenia,” Psych Club instructor Mrs. Green said. At the beginning of the year, Psych Club focused mainly on dream analysis and human behavior. “We mainly watch shows like ‘What Would you do’ and ‘C.S.I.’” Green said. - Mikiel Curtis
GLOW
GLOW held its fundraiser dance on February 17th. Many students flooded the City High commons to hear DJ Morgan Leigh ‘11. Glow Club used the profits from the dance for suicide prevention t-shirts. GLOW meets Fridays after school in room 1305 and is sponsored by Mrs. Hill -Michael Hunter
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March 11, 2011
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New Fine Arts Wing to be Added
Speech Team Qualifies for All-State by Emma Gier
The new Fine Arts Wing is in the first draft of plans and will provide new rehearsal rooms for the chorus, band, and orchestra classes across three floors
by Gabriel Brasile Ever since John Bacon took up the role of City High Principal, the school has been undergoing a lot of changes. The largest of these changes, however, is an addition to City High’s building itself. On February 8th, Bacon and the Board of Directors met to talk about an annex to the school, an additional building called the Fine Arts Wing. “During the meeting we got approval for the project,” Bacon said. “This put us at the 25% phase.” There are 4 phases for this addition, the 25% Phase, Comprehensive Design Phase, 75% Phase and Building Phase. After the 25% Phase comes the Comprehensive Design Phase where planning and designing for the actual building
takes place. Next comes the 75% a 6.2 million-dollar plan that we Phase, in which the board gets a feel really meets our needs. This chance to look at the final plans money will be provided by the for the building. state.” Finally, there is the The Fine Arts “City High has long Wing is set to be building phase in which the facility is set the standard of ex- placed north of City actually placed and cellence in the state.” High where the tembuilt. porary buildings curThe addition - Principal John Bacon rently are. Because of was first set to have this, the classes from a 4.5 million-dollar the temp buildings budget, called the will be moved inside, Strategic Facility and in addition, some Improvement Plan and was set tech classes will be moved to a as a placeholder. However, Ba- different building to study. con and his associates pushed for “This gives students a chance more. to experience classes in a real “We didn’t feel that we would world setting,” Bacon said. be able to accomplish what we The main uses of the Fine Arts needed with the money we Wing are new facilities for the thewere given,” Bacon said. “So we atre, art and music departments. worked hard to increase the bud- The band, orchestra, and choir get and we eventually agreed on classes will be moved into bigger,
New Cell Phone Towers at City
Hot House Yoga becomes a New Trend Among Students
by Kieran Green
by Ellen Kealey
For many students, cell phones are a daily part of life. Indeed, cell phones and the companies that provide them will play an increasingly large role within the City High community, especially after the school district concluded a deal that would allow cell phone companies to install several transmission towers on the City High campus. The district was initially approached by Verizon Wireless with the idea of using City High’s existing infrastructure to provide cell phone service for the Iowa City community. After negotiations with Verizon as to the rate on the contract, the district was subsequently given appraisals by four other companies, and was able to work out a contract that would allow the companies to set up cell phone towers on City High’s campus. District administrators have insisted that the cell phone towers will not affect the day to day activities of the students. “We’ve tried to construct the cell towers so that they interfere as little as possible with student learning,” said Paul Bobek, the executive director of administrative services at ICCSD, “the district and provider have worked together to indicate unacceptable locations for the towers them-
Yoga: the union of body, mind and spirit. Hothouse yoga offers classes to stretch, strengthen and rejuvenate the entire body. The classes are held in a heated room in order to promote cellular metabolism, detoxification and suppleness of the muscular system “I started in December,” Megan Ringen ‘12 said. “It reduces stress, improves muscle tone and sets a happier state of mind. I thought it sounded fun.” The yoga studios are located in downtown Iowa City and on the Coralville strip. Jim and Maureen Mondanaro established Hot House in 2009, and they’re both trained yoga instructors. The studio has many classes to offer, including hot house yoga, pilates, advanced pilates, hot house flow, relaxation yoga, vinyasa, vinyasa flow and power vinyasa. In addition to classes, the studio offers top of the line yoga wear and mats. Pilates is a series of exercises focusing on core stability. The results are strength, flexibility and endurance. Vinyasa means breath-synchronized movement and is a challenging class that incorporates movement of the body in conjunction with breathing. “It was a lot harder than I expected,” Ringen said. “When I
selves, and to serve to notify companies as to a possible breach of the lease on the building.” Most of the cell phone infrastructure is largely out of sight of the students, with any towers deemed to be interfering with learning being relocated to less intrusive parts of campus. The towers have been placed within City High’s tower, as well as several locations outside. As of now, City High has worked out a five year contract in which the cell phone companies would pay the school $2000 a month, increasing annually at a rate of 3%. The contract is expected to net City High approximately $96,000 after its first term, and can be renewed for an additional three times. Proceeds from the lease will not go to City High itself, but will instead be transferred into the Iowa City Community School District’s general fund, from which comes the majority of school funding.
newer practice rooms with much more storage space and room for practice. In addition, there will be two ensemble rooms, and separate spaces for jazz band and show choir rooms. The theatre organization will also get a new scene shop to make props and back drops for City High Drama Group productions. Mr. Bacon has stressed that City High is “The School that Leads,” and he is determined to prove it with this new facility. “City High has long set the standard of excellence in the state,” Mr. Bacon said. “And now our programs will have rehearsal facilities that far exceed their needs.” Construction for the Fine Arts Wing is set for Spring 2012 and it is scheduled to open for use during the 2013-2014 school year.
Several 8-year old boys sit around a table; they are in a board meeting. The subject of the meeting? Deciding to like girls. This Ensemble skit is just one of many comical scenes from the City High Speech Team. The weekend of February 19 and 20, about 20 students from City High School traveled to Ames, Iowa to compete in the AllState Speech competition, held at Iowa State University. Francesca Lubecki-Wilde ’13 participated in an ensemble called Wedding Duet with Mike Sobaski ’11. “I thought it was a good performance. We really took it to the next level,” Lubecki-Wilde ‘13 said. Seniors Zach Greimann, Andy Fennneman, and Phil Buatti participated in Group Improvisation, and 14 other students participated in Choral Reading. Out of approximately 400 improv groups, the City High improv group performed well enough to be in the top 40. Two ensembles also made “Non-Performing,” an honorable mention for the other groups. There were approximately 20 schools in each category, making it a difficult task to place among the top performers. “All of the groups performed really well,” Renata Stewart ‘13 said. “We didn’t take home any banners, but that’s super difficult to do. It’s such an honor just to go.” The All-State Championship provided an excellent close to the 2010-2011 Large Group Speech season.
was bending over I could see that the temperature was kept at 100 degrees, and I wasn’t sure what I had gotten myself into!” The schedule is posted online, weekly showing the class type, description, time, location and teacher. “The instructor called me out at the beginning of class and made me do 20 push-ups in front of everyone,” Nate Nelson ‘12 said. ” I went with Megan because it was something new. I’m sure I’ll do it again.” For students, a single walkin is $12, a 10-class card is $110, a 20-class card is $200, a 30-class card is $250 and a yearly unlimited costs $750. They also offer a $20 introductory week of un-
limited yoga for new customers. Private classes are available by arrangement. “Trying new ways to exercise can be challenging,” Ringen said. “Sweating is a good thing.” The purpose of yoga is to strengthen the body’s natural range of motion and to restore flow throughout all body systems. Yoga is said to reduce stress, increase blood circulation, and improve strength and flexibility. New yogis should show up 15 to 20 minutes early, dressed lightly, with an empty stomach. Water is not provided and should be brought to class. “I go whenever I get the chance to,” Ringen said. “It’s an excellent way to warm up in the winter!”
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March 11, 2011
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Jazz Band Showcase a Success by Cassie Wassink
City High School’s Jazz Band Instructor Ryan Arp leads Jazz Band 2.
photos by CASSIEWASSINK
Senior Aaron Ottmar plays piano in the 4th Jazz Combo’s performance.
A dim room, illumined by the warm glow of Christmas lights. Blue curtains framed with metallic pink tinsel draped on the stage. Red and white balloons lining the walls in true City High spirit, and mirrors fringed with silver tinsel. A Night at the Jazz Showcase. City High’s cafeteria was truly unrecognizable, as Bill Hemingway, one speaker, described with his statement that, “it’s hard to believe this is a cafeteria.” The mood, too, was considerably different than its usual lunchtime fervor, on Saturday, February 12 when both City High and South East’s jazz bands added some atmosphere to the already welldecorated room. The show included performances by the Southeast 7th Grade Jazz Band and the Southeast 8th Grade Jazz Band, both directed by Bill Pringle; City High’s Jazz Band II, Jazz Band I, and Jazz Ensemble, all directed by Ryan Arp; and finally the City High Jazz Combo, a group of selfmotivated students studying at the University of Iowa who have learned their music independently. The Showcase was performed twice Saturday evening, once at 5:30 and again at 8:00. While much
of the same music was performed each time, each performance was distinctive. The 5:30 showing, for instance, was the only one to hear the Southeast Jazz Bands, while the 8:00 showing was the only one to experience the piano accompaniment of guest performer Bob Washut, Professor of Music at the University of Northern Iowa. The showcase included many solos, one of which was Mackenzie Mead’s popular rendition of ‘Orange Colored Sky,’ which was performed to resounding applause from the audience. “I don’t get nervous when I’m playing trombone,” Mead ‘11 said. “but I do get nervous when I have to sing.” Mead has performed this song in multiple settings now, and each time it has been received with enthusiasm. “I just really enjoy it and have fun with it,” Mead said. “Because it’s a really awesome song.” Ryan Arp, who directed all of City High’s non-student directed jazz bands, was not the director when this event began. This was, in fact, his first time directing the annual event. When asked about his thoughts following the show, Arp responded, beaming from ear to ear. “I’m going to say it was somewhere between amazing and spectacular.”
Students dowload Gov. Branstad Imposes New Spending Plan more e-books by Sonora Taffa & Oli Peters While the other students stand in line waiting to get their school issued book, Brian Pringle downloads Lord of the Flies with the push of a button. The change to e-books is happening with more sales than paper and teens becoming a force in the market. “When the car first came out everyone said you can never replace a good old horse and buggy,” Mr. Morris, librarian said. “How many of you guys still have CDs? Nobody, after the iPod. It’s the same with e-books.” Kindles have become an instant success do to increased portability and convenience. Sales equaled roughly $1 billion dollars in 2010 alone. “I got my Nook for Christmas and I already have 23 books on it,” Brian Pringle’14 said. “I like it better than having regular books because I have several thousand page books and I don’t have to carry them around anymore. It weighs so much less!” Nooks and Kindles were at the top of many teens’ Christmas lists; Barnes and Noble sold 1 million ebooks on Christmas day alone. As
the number of teen consumers rises, the effects begin to show in classroom settings. “One time we had a vocab challenge in English where we had to define certain words,” Katie* ’14 said. “Everybody else was using a dictionary except for Johnny* who used his Nook to look up the words faster than everyone else, so he won. He cheated me out of five points in the vocab challenge!” The Iowa City Public Library now rents e-books for Kindles and Nooks. “When you have your own kindle or nook you can go to the library and rent books for up to two weeks,” Morris said. “It’s time stamped and after a while they just disappear. You don’t have to worry about returning it.” All this convenience may seem like too much for consumers to pass by. In July 2010 Amazon.com announced that more e-books for Kindles were sold than actual hardcover books. Today e-book sales outnumber hard cover sales two to one. “I think books will always exsist to a certain extent,” Morris said. “Maybe just not in the form that we’re familiar with. Because when you look at (Ebooks) they are still essentially books. They’re just electronic books.”
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now. We must continue to invest in our education system at all levAlong with the New Year, 2011 els.” Bolkcom described the Senate brought with it a new Iowa State government. When Terry Brans- Democrats’ efforts to pass a two tad, returning Iowa governor, percent increase supporting lostepped into office on January cal schools. It was opposed by 14, 2011, he brought along a new the Governor and Republicans, plan for the way that Iowa would who proposed no increase for two spend its money, including the re- years to local schools. “This would be the first time curring topic of educational fundsince 1973 that local schools ing. This new budget funds $216 would not receive an annual inmillion more to education from crease in state funding,” Bolkcom the state’s general fund than the said. “This is a mistake.” Albrecht described how Bransprevious administration. Tim Albrecht, communications director tad was taking a safe and reliable for governor Branstad, described course with his budget, without how this will maintain current increasing education spending. “Governor Branstad will enlevels of education spending, sure promises made to school disrather than increase funding. “Unfortunately, previous law- tricts are promises kept through a sound, susmakers have used “one time” money “This would be the tainable budget puts us on a that is not availfirst time since 1973 that strong foundation able on a yearly that local schools for Iowa’s future,” basis,” Albrecht said, “Leaving would receive an an- Albrecht said. Thus, a positive the state with nual increase in state detail of this budbudget gaps, and funding.” get is its reliability shortchanging our and foundational schools.” nature, paving the Thus, the new way for future inbudget will recreases. Bolkcom place the “one -Joe Bolkom described some time” money with State Senator of the impending $216 million from negative consethe state’s general quences. “If our fund, in order to local schools do not rec maintain the previous funding. eive an increase class sizes will This issue is not simple, however. Joe Bolkcom, Iowa Senator grow and teachers will be laid of District 39, which includes City off.” Bolkcom said. Whether positively or negaHigh, presented an alternative tively, City High will be touched view of the situation. “The state is not broke,” Bolk- by this new budget before its time com said. “We have more than is out. $900 million in the bank right
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Changes to the Network by Ethan Zierke City High school is changing the way students acess the internet by adding a guest network. “This is the way it should have been set up all along,” Dave Dude, Tech Director, said. “There are so many devices in school that grab the IPS addresses and people with legitimate uses for the network can’t connect.” The current ICCSD network will be secured using an application that will allow (or not allow) the user to access the desired network in order to prevent too many IPS addresses from being taken and used by student devices. The ICCSD guest network will also be available. This is designed as a test during the beginning stages of the new wi-fi.
New Student Senate ID Policy by Gabriel Brasile
City High Student Senate is a way for high schoolers to get active in representing and making decisions their school. “We [Student Senate] work to change policies in City High,” Vice President Eleanor Cotton, ‘11 said. “We also organize events in City High like Homecoming and Prom.” Currently, Student Senate is working on a new policy concerning Student IDs “We are trying to create a policy that doesn’t require students to bring their IDs to sporting events,” Cotton said. “We [Student Senate] think it’s unfair that students from other schools don’t have to bring their IDs, but City High students do.”
Bowl for Kids Sake Benefits Local Charity by Nick Beckman
On Sunday February 27th, the City High Ambassadors took part in the annual Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser at Colonial Lanes. All proceeds raised for this event went towards the Iowa City Big Brothers, Big Sisters. The Ambassadors team consisting of Nick Beckman, Zach Greimann, Harper Beasley, Sage Behr, Emily Sotelo, and Maddi Finley raised over $600. “The event went SuperWell, we raised a ton of money and it was good time”, Zach Greimann ‘11 said.
March 11, 2011
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SPRING MUSICAL
How To Succeed In Business
Debate Wraps Up Season by Kieran Green
photos by SONORATAFFA
(Left) Students Alannah Walterhouse ‘12 and Phil Buatti ‘11 practice a scene. (Right) Mike Sobaski ‘11 and Chuck Foster ‘11 rehearse for the Spring play “How to Succeed in Buisness without Really Trying.”
basically tells him how to climb the corporate ladder.” City High students are taking The play is a comedy, but it on the corporate world in this takes place during the turbulent year’s spring musi‘60s, so the hucal “How to Succeed “The men are very sex- mor deals with in Business Without ist and pompous and the gender stereoReally Trying.” types typical of Phil Buatti’11 women are pretty ditsy, the time. will play the male but that’s kind of the “The men lead Jay Pierrepont point.” are very sexist Finch, a connivand pompous ing and charismatic and the wom-Phil Buatti ‘11 en are pretty young businessman. “[Finch] is bent ditsy, but that’s on succeeding in the kind of the business world. He’s very sly and point,” Buatti said. “I hope people does some pretty sneaky things,” don’t get offended... It’s funny beBuatti said. “He finds this book cause it kind of satirises the entire (titled How to Succeed in Busi- corporate world.” ness Without Really Trying) that Alexandra Perez ’13 will play
by Sonora Taffa
Hedy Larue, a vivacious secretary contender for Finch’s heart, Rosewith a mind, plan, and personal- mary Pilkington. She also hapity of her own. pens to be his secretary. “[Hedy] isn’t smart, but she “I would describe [Rosemary)] thinks she is. She wants to be as sweet, but a little delusional,” known for more L u b e c k i - Wi l d e than just her sex said. “She just reappeal around ally wants to get the office,” Per- “The dancing is sweet! married.” ez ’13 said. “At And there’s a lot of “How To Sucfirst she does ceed in Business everything in booty-grabbing...” Without Really Tryher power to ing” will be playwin Finch, but -Alex Perez ’13 ing in the Opstad that obviously Auditorium April doesn’t work 6th-8th. out too well. “The dancing is Don’t worry, she’s got a back up sweet! And there’s a lot of bootieplan.” grabbing...” Perez ’13 said. “Just Francesca Lubeki-Wilde plays come, we promise you’ll be enterthe female lead and prominent tained.”
In a strong close to a successful season, the City High debate team had multiple successes at several national and local tournaments throughout February and early March. At the National Forensic League District Qualifier, Shecharya Flattè (‘12) led the field, becoming the only undefeated Lincoln Douglas debater at the tournament. He debated six rounds in total, and went on to win, qualifying for the prestigious National Debate Tournament again in the process. “It was a pretty uplifting experience. We did much better than we were expecting to, which has just added to momentum on the team” Flattè said. City High speech was met with victory as well, with Della Nuno (‘12) placing at both Districts and the Iowa Forensic League state tournament. Competing at the nationally attended Homewood-Flossmore high school tournament, Seniors Carl Sessions and Jeff Haidri went 5-1 and competed in octofinals, being one of only two Iowa teams to do so. The duo was also met with success at the state tournament, having a winning record and competing in elimination rounds. From here the team plans to focus preparing its novice debaters for next year, and for the National Tourmanent. “We’re certainly looking forward to Nationals and the rest of the season” Flattè said “its been a great way to end the season.”
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Feature
Motherhood Two Stories by Jin Suh
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Beth Fettweis
Keely Biggs
Sitting with one leg in the air and a “on a good day with no crying.” Then it’s wide smile that makes a small, charming off to work from periods one to four, and wrinkle on her brow, Beth Fettweis makes home with the kids by 12:30 pm. A play an attempt everyday to teach her students. session is then followed by a nap and more “She’s goofy and a really cute pregnant work, followed by dinner and another play lady,” Sara Mildenstein ‘12 said. session. After that a few books and it’s off Students remark that Fettweis is not to bed by nine. only a wonderful teacher, but a friend to all “[Being a mom] adds stress because her students. I’m constantly worried about being both a “We love her, we’re happy for her, and mom and having a job. You just wish you we’ll keep reaching out to the green light had more time to do both.” across the harbor until June,” Sage Behr ’12 But Fettweis is not the only one dealing said. with a pregnancy this year. “I feel like teens Fettweis left City on Februwouldn’t have kids in high “I feel like teens school if they ever got a good ary 28th to have her child two wouldn’t have kids... look at maternity pants,” weeks earlier than planned, and will not be coming back until if they ever got a good Fettweis said, giving a little the start of next school year. Her look at maternity shudder. “No, I feel for them classes will be taken over by a because I had my kids in my pants.” thirties and I have a husband Miss Elise Cook, an undergrad at the University of Iowa. to help me out. I admire how - Beth Fettweis they juggle all the responsi“It would only be a couple of weeks at the end of the year. bilities because it is so hard. Basically, my guilt as a mom Kids break you. In the midtrumped my guilt as a teacher. It’s the only dle of the night. I look at students and just time I have until August that I can just be a think ‘how do they do it?’” mom,” Fettweis said. As for all the shows on television that On her third child, Fettweis is a veteran glorify teen pregnancy such as “16 and mother with a tough schedule. Pregnant,” Fettweis doesn’t watch them. On an average day she wakes up at 5 “It’s really dangerous to expose kids to a.m. and either exercises or grades, “which that. [Having a baby] is the biggest comever one’s more pressing.” mitment in your life, you’ve got to be ready The kids are up by 6:00 a.m. and are for it. I can’t imagine being filmed as a parhelped to get ready by her husband, while ent. Having kids changes everything, it’s she gets ready. By 7:20 it’s off to day-care, the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done.”
Parker Biggs is always up by 5:30 a.m. at the end nine months and 31 long hours as seventeen year-old Keely Biggs drags of labor, Keely was wheeled into the operherself out of bed to change her son’s dia- ating room for a cesarean. per and fed him his formula. “During the pregnancy it was super At 7:30 she drops Parker off at his easy, except I fainted a lot. It was cool grandma’s house. After school she picks when [Parker] moved inside of me; it’s like Parker up to take him to her sisters’ who an alien in your belly. When I got back to watch him when Keely goes to work at school I was just more tired. People talked Applebee’s from 5:00 to 8:30. and still do, but I honestly don’t care what It is tough life and it was a tough deci- they have to say.” sion for Keely to be a mother. And then there’s the question of the “I thought about adoption, but then I father. When he was informed, he didn’t decided I didn’t want to do that. I just took believe it either, but with a little more coneverything one step at a vincing he finally said he “Some of those girls are just ir- would help. time. There wasn’t really a plan,” she said. “I was responsible, and some ... need to “His mom watches just like, ‘Well, I’m havget their priorities straight.” Parker, and his family ing a baby.’ I never cried helps out with formula or thought the worst of - Keely Biggs and diapers, but I’m the it.” main provider. I pay for It all began the spring some of his bills and get of her sophomore year, Keely purchased a his toys, and I take him to the mall with pregnancy test. When it was positive, she me,” Keely said. didn’t believe it. She took another that Among the other thousands who watch turned up negative, so she put it out of her shows like Teen Mom, Keely is one of the mind. She even participated in City soccer few who actually knows what the girls on and fainted on the field. the shows are going through. “I guess I found out a month along, but I “Some of those girls [on the shows] are was in denial until about five months. That just irresponsible, and some of them need was when my mom started noticing. She to get their priorities straight. I don’t have said I was getting fat. They gave me the that problem. I wouldn’t encourage having ‘I’m disappointed speech,’ but they were a kid as a teen, but what the person does accepting,” she said. when they are pregnant just depends on When school started again this August, the situation. You have to think about all Keely was eight months pregnant. Finally, the outcomes.”
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March 11, 2011 MUSIC REVIEW
--Book Review--
Now, Now
“ L a s t C h i l d i n Wo o d s ”
by Ethan Zierke
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photo by CARLSESSIONS
Hailing from Blaine, Minnesota, the band Now, Now (Brad Hale, Cacie Dalager and Jess White) played at the Blue Moose February 18th with Hello Goodbye. The trio’s new EP ‘Neighbors’ is out on No Sleep records. They are excited for spring. a yellow streetlight-filled night with fresh snow falling and a Yeah, they’re short. Yeah, pretty thought in your head. The band’s new EP has been they’re pretty cute. And yeah, they used to be called Now, Now released on No Sleep Records Every Children. But Now, Now and is called Neighbors. It’s real good. The addition has some skills. guitar-player Jess The group, con“Cacie and I of has made them more sisting of Cacie Dalmet in marching balanced, and while ager (vocals, keys, original sound guitar), Jess Abband...” their is there, they’ve defibott (guitar, vocals) nitely changed. All in and Bradley Hale - Brad Hale all, Now, Now is a tal(drums, vocals), Now, Now ented, authentic band hales from Minnewith room to grow, sota. but with a genuine Their first album, Cars, is as much about a new take on shoe- character that’s uncommon. At Iowa City’s Blue Moose in gaze and the heart of emo (before scenesters and screamo) as it is mid-February they opened for Cacie’s curiously strong voice hellogoodbye. Their set was soland Brad’s driving drums. Their id, save for a few technical diffisound’s unique which is why it’s culties. The band will return for refreshing. Getting into the first an all ages show on the 23rd of album is like walking naked in March.
by Carl Sessions
Q&A Little Hawk: What bands did you listen to growing up?
Dalager: Death Cab for Cutie. Abbott: Jimmy Eat World. Hale: Stuff like that. LH: How has your sound progressed since your first CD?
Dalager: Well, we got a new member [Jess]. She’s an amazing guitar player. The songs on this album are also more reflective of all of us. We each have our own writing styles but we come together with our ideas and mix them to make the songs rounded. LH: What do you enjoy most about performing?
Dalager: Interacting with the audience. Meeting people at shows is nice. We’re all really awkward but it’s cool because we’ll play for kids who’re awkward with us. It’s nice when people respond and open up. LH: How did the band start?
Hale: Cacie and I met in marching band during highschool. I played Trombone and she was on drumline. LH: How do you feel about spring’a comin?
Dalager: We can’t wait. Abbott: Yeah, we’ve been sick for pretty much the entire tour. We’re up late, not getting much rest, Taco Bell, etc.
The Last Child in the Woods, by Richard Louv expresses of the risks and downfalls of the electronic, technological, and overall, synthetic lifestyles of children in this generation. The book focuses on the search for fulfillment through interaction with our natural environment, and it affirms the recent scientific discoveries of the connections between humans and nature. The reader will find the book compelling and will be surprised to find the close relation between the lack of natural exposure and many of the problems the world is facing today, from ADD, to childhood obesity and diabetes. The book opens up with a personal introduction to the author which allows for the reader to get to know the writer and his views on the topic of the book. It then continues into part one, describing the “new relationship” between children and their “natural” environment. He tells stories of children he interviewed for the book and how their views on nature differed from those of their elders. In parts two and three, Louv describes the effects that the so-called “NatureDeficit Disorder” has on children and how nature stimulates all of the senses rather than just eyes and ears (which is what videogames do). “Our children,” says Louv, “are the first to be raised without meaningful contact with the natural world.” In the end, Richard gives solutions to avoid the new disconnect between children and nature. This is a very interesting book and I reccomend that you read it.
The Little Hawk Horoscope “your destiny...revealed”
Film Fest Preview by Max Friedman
The time to sit back in ridiculous costumes, and watch a vast range studentmade films is here: The Film Festival is on the horizon. Senior Mike Sobaski is one of the students submitting films for the festival. “One is a comedy and the other is more artsy,” Sobaski said. “While I haven’t made the actual films yet, they’re all planned out.” Sobaski is no stranger to the gilded stage. Last year he won best editing for his film “The Great Gatsby: A Silent Film” and Cole Hotek ‘11 won Best Actor in Mike’s film “Freak”. Sobaski says he has a specific process when it comes to making movies. “I usually think of ideas, write them down and if I like them I’ll keep on thinking about them.” When the time comes to film, the hard work really begins. “I usually film them all in one or two
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days and edit them a week or two before the festival,” Sobaski said. Seniors Phil Buatti and Zach Greimann also plan to participate in the 2011 Film Fest. “Hopefully we’ll make multiple films,” Greimann said. “We have a few ideas in development.” Buatti and Greimann made a film last year called “Piñata party” about 2 friends living in a dystopian universe controlled by piñatas. “We usually go on the fly,” Buatti said. “We both have rubber minds, so we just bounce around ideas,” Greimann said. The duo is trying to expand and use actors besides themselves in future films. “We usually use Noah Danielson, but we could potentially get Andy Fenneman,” Greimann said. “If we could get our hands on Chuck Foster, that would be great, because he’s really attractive.” Film Fest is a film screening, awards ceremony and a costume contest all at once. It Well Buddha, that’s the big question, isn’t it?
usually draws a full crowd, nearly filling up Opstad auditorium. “People will get some laughs,” Greimann said. “See some sweet movies.” “Even the worst are enjoyable,” Buatti said. “People will have a good time.” Mike Sobaski, Phil Buatti and Zach Greimann plan to submit films, but others can still join. “I hope to see underclassmen make films,” Buatti said. “I wish I would have started earlier.” “I hope to see underclassmen and I really hope to see some girls make films,” Greimann said. “Girls don’t usually make films for the Film Fest,” Buatti said. “We have a lot of funny girls that should make movies.” The Film Fest is shaping up to be something great for all highschool students. “I’m double-plus excited,” Greimann said. While the Film Festival is drawing nearer, it’s not too late to join in the fun.
Certainly is. Here’s my advice: “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection”
Aquarius
Leo
(Jan 20-Feb 18)
(July 23-Aug 22)
Pisces
Virgo
Good News! The weather is looking up! Bad news! Your grades are not. (Feb 19-March 20)
Get a job!
Aries (March 21-April 19)
If you do marry, You’ll keep your spouse locked under the bathroom sink!
(Aug 23-Sept 22)
Remember that marrying your pet is illeagal in most countries.
Your one true love will Libra ask you on a date...Then (Sept 23-Oct 22) not show up! Better A window of opportunity luck next time. just opened up... Dont jump out of it! We frown Taurus upon suicide. (April 20-May 18)
You are the weakest link Scorpio ! Goodbye. (Oct 23-Nov 21) Some days you’re the Gemini dog, some days you’re the (May 21-June 20) hydrant. One minute your up, the next your down, the Sagittarius next your shooting your (Nov 22-Dec 21) favorite newscaster in If at first you dont succeed the kneecaps “ just cuz”. then sky diving is not for you! Cancer (June 21-July 22)
You are very selfconcious. Everyone is looking at you.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Beware of the toes you step on today, They might be attatched to the buttocks you have to kiss tomorrow!
Features
Blasts from the Past Dominate Spring Fashion
March 11, 2011 What’s
Hot
By Emma Baxter
FASHION
Spring is just around the corner and for the fashion conscious, it’s the time to experiment with new patterns and buy trendy clothes. New trends are popping up all over the runways, but this spring’s fashion is a blast from the past. “Old school looks are definitely in style,” Francesca Lubecki-Wilde ‘13, employee at downtown clothing store Inbox said. “We have a lot of new clothes that previously were in style.” What the designers are sending down the runway is a fun mix of bold colors and toned down nudes. There are also recognizable looks such as 70’s glam and 60’s prim and proper. “70’s chic is really in style,” Wilde said. “Look for old silhouettes turned up a notch with bright colors and funky patterns.” Other styles that appeared on the runways of New York Fashion Week include crochet, wide leg pants, white on white, elegant sheer dresses, lace up shoes, jumpsuits, capes, and androgynous suits. “I think knowing what is in style is important,” Wilde said. “But you should put an unique spin on it, I tend not to buy things that are really hyped up.” Familiar looks that a trendy springster should recognize are stripes, polka dots, nautically influenced clothing and crop tops (but not to just show of skin). Designers such as Chloe and YSL use the crop top to show just a little skin; with a flowing skirt it’s a - Francesca Lubeckimodest but fashionable outfit. AnWilde ‘13 other type of crop top is one that ends just below the bust; this has a sporty vibe and shows more skin, but can be paired with high waisted shorts or skirts. Short shorts made out of tweed and linen update the original jean short. maxi dresses, lace clothing, color blocking, and the ever famous florals have inspired designers. “I definitely want to incorporate these trends into my wardrobe,” Wilde said. “I think this spring is a time to have fun and try out new ideas.” With all these new looks, there has to be hot new accessories to go with them. The belt purse, a close cousin to the fanny pack, is improved with soft leather material and a boho touch. Tassels, interchangeable belts, hard- wire zippers and clasps make this old waist bag much more stylish. “I like vintage wristlets, I think it gives a simple outfit a elegant touch,” Wilde said. “ I also like over sized bags and clutches.” The designers think spring’s fashion is all about fun patterns and bright colors incorporated with old silhouettes. Remember that vintage looks are always in style and can be tweaked to fit any persons style. People don’t have to be a big spender to be in style.
“Old school looks are definitely in style”
BEAUTY Hair and beauty trends change as the spring season approaches. The weather is warmer and the sun is shinning, get rid of dark browns and deep reds, its spring time and the beauty world is booming with new ideas. “Winter is a fun time for the smokey eye,” Annika Linder ‘13 said. “I like wearing dark colors that bring out my eye color, but I also love bright colors.” There has been a mix of bright juicy col-
Emma McIntire ‘14 models the chunky necklace accessorie with a simple top.
Emma McIntire ‘14 challenges the 70’s vibe with a maxi skirt and neon tank. From left: Freshmen Sonora Taffa, Oli Peters and Emma McIntire look fabulous in the spring’s latest trends.
ALL photos by alexPEREZ
E MMA’ S SPRING BE AU T Y TI PS For an easy application of lip stains, try a homemade sugar scrub. Mix sugar and lemon juice together to get smooth lips. It also tastes sweet! Use tinted moisturizer instead of the heavy foundation. It has a higher level of SPF and won’t melt off your face. Peach is the new pink, it brings out your natural pigmentation giving you a natural glow. Waterproof mascara is your best friend when the weather gets warmer, it won’t leave you looking like a raccoon when the day’s over.
ors and matte faces with messy undone hair. Fun neon colors have been seen on the runways at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2011. Designers such as Marc Jacobs, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Oscar de la Renta have sent models down the runway with these trends. The designers share a common color pallet of turquoise blues, corals, lavenders, and oranges. Models have been sporting pop art eyes and fresh natural faces. Golds, Bronze, and Taupe color eyes, balance out a fun flirty lip. “Fashion week is something that I look forward to,” Linder said. “I get inspiration from makeup artists and there color pallets.” Makeup artists have been blogging: lips stains have replaced lip gloss and peach is the new pink. Big bold look at me lashes are the trend, go for the “doll” look with volume mascara and an eye lash curler. “I love big lashes,” Linder said. “I comb my lashes with a fine toothed brush before and after to get long lashes.” Fall taupe nail polish colors are still trendy, as well as soft pinks and nudes. To spice up a plain outfit, try a funky manicure. Half moon manicures and reverse french manicures have been seen at Behnaz Sarafpour and Jason Wu during fashion week. Make hands a statement with the
new nail trend. “The best part of spring is getting a mani/pedi,” Linder said. “I’ll usually get colors that go with the outfits I wear, the Sally Hansen Nail Art is really sweet.” The hairstyle trends for spring are long waves, big volume, and top knot buns. A designers trick for clean hair is dry shampoo. Washing hair everyday strips hair of its natural oils, this can lead to an oily scalp. To get maximum volume try a teaser comb and hairspray to set a look. Natural, but not dull, hair colors contribute to the bohemian trend. Try a braided headband or turban for a unique hair accessory. “I think big teased hair is sexy,” Linder said. “Hair clips with cute designs clip your hair back in a cute but simple way.” This spring is a mix of fresh young faces and pops of color. The makeup artists are experimenting with the new seasons colors, and so should all of the shoppers. “Probably my favorite part of spring besides getting new clothes is getting beauty products,” Linder said. “I can’t wait till I get to break out the bronzer and bright pinks.”
Emma McIntire ‘14 looks stylish in a mix of bold patterns paired with a bright clutch.
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March 11, 2011
Super Feature
ABOVE: BOTTOM RIGHT: Emily and Michael Sotelo Jamie and Katie Titus TOP LEFT: Brittney and Stephanie Seaton TOP RIGHT: Josh and Levi Powell-Littler
Seven Sets of Seniors
We’ve all done it. Mistaken someone for their twin. This year’s senior class has it hard.With seven sets of twins they are seeing double all the time.These fourteen seniors have formed one of the graduating class’ legacy, a class full of twins. by Cassie Wassink & Ellen Carman
Fourteen seniors and seven birthdays. This year’s senior class is bursting at the seams with twins. However none of these pairs are exactly alike. The only thing that ties these seniors together is their genes. “People ask me if it’s weird having a twin.” Johnny Millard said. “I’m like, ‘is it weird not having a twin?’” One legacy of this year’s senior class lies with the abnormal amount of twins. Set against the small number of twins in other classes, the seven sets of twins is truly an anomaly. “You always have someone to eat lunch with. You always have a best friend.” Bethany and Hannah Hewlett said. “Of course there are differences between us. We are individual people.” As, it seems, with everything, having a twin is a two-way package. It has its ups... and has its downs. “Sometimes our parents will just say a name and it’s like you should know us.” Brittney and Stephanie Seaton said, “I just don’t feel like an individual half the time and it’s like ‘you should know my name, I know yours.’” For some twins, this mix-up is not a big deal. “I don’t really get upset if you confuse me with her,” Virginia Johnson said. “Because it happens all the time.” The Hewlett twins have their own philosophy. “You either get mad when people confuse you,
T WINFACT S -The senior class has a higher percentage (4.1%) of twins then the national average (3.2%)
-Nearly 25 percent of the twins born today are not expected until days or moments before their births.
-Elvis Presley had a twin named Jesse Garon who died at birth.
-Twins frequently appear in Greek mythology as being cunning and competitive, according to Greekmythology.com
or you think it’s funny.” Bethany Hewlett said. “I think it’s twins and I’m always like ‘uh no, she’s a girl and I’m a funny.” guy.’” Other twins, however, go to considerable lengths Many of these City twins actually have very different to try to distinguish themselves. interests. “I got my hair cut the other day,” Phylliss Johnson “We’re completely different.” Phylliss Johnson said. said, describing the tribulations of her look“She likes sports. I’m not too interested in alike features. “But everyone still calls me sports. I’m more bubbly. She’s more of a Virginia so it’s like, uh, why do I try?” serious person.” Looking alike can have its advan But the idea of similar person“People always tages, however. Virginia Johnson remembers alities is just one of the misconceptions ask me if we’re that these twins commonly hear. Bobby sharing a class with her sister Phylliss. “It was probably too much for the teacher,” clarified that he and Johnny do identical twins Millard she said, describing the class that she shared not, in fact, have telepathy. Interestingly with her sister freshman year. “We had a lot and I’m always enough, his twin Johnny, at a separate of fun. We switched spots and the teacher interview, clarified the exact same thing. like ‘uh no, she’s Hmm. wouldn’t notice but the students would.” Josh and Levi Powell-Littler also There are varying levels of a girl and I’m a closeness have taken advantage of their nearly indistinamong these seven twins, but guishable features, switching places on April describe the benefit of having someone guy.’” all Fools day, some years ago. They fooled their their own age to spend time with. class for several hours, and switched back at “It’s cool to have someone nice Micheal Sotelo ‘11 to talk to who’s really close that’s your recess. Identical twins look alike so they same age.” Jamie Titus said. must have the same personality, right? Katie Titus echoed this sentiWrong. According to these twins, nothing ment. “We’re really close,” she said, decould be farther from the truth. scribing her relationship with Jamie. “I think people think we’re probably more alike “I’d have to say she’s my best friend,” Virginia than we are just ‘cause we’re twins, but we’re really not.” Johnson said. “Just because you can talk to her about anyMichael Sotelo said. “People always ask if we’re identical thing.”
March 11, 2011
Doubletruck
the
LittleHawk
LGBT Iowa’s
movement Iowa is one of only five states in
the Union to legalize marriage for all. The Little Hawk talked to Zach Wahls, who has gotten national media attention for his poignant speech on the rights of all citizens to equal marriage laws and fair protection under the law.
A FEW IMPORTANT DATES...
by Renata Stewart
* City High students were polled on the important issues concerning marriage equality. Within the last few years, Iowa’s LGBT chose to not retain three of Iowa’s Supreme (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Court Justices, who lost their seats in a historic movement has garnered national attention, upset. both for its monumental achievements and its “We do have a democracy, and judicial restriking setbacks. tention is certainly a part of that system,” said On April 3, 2009, same-sex marriage be- Wahls, “But I think the judges were retained came legal in Iowa. It was passed for an incorrect reaat a time where the Iowa legisson, a reason that the lation was controlled by Demoof our consti“Iowa has a long tradition authors crats. It was passed following a tution certainly would long, hard battle fought by both of living and letting live. We not have approved of.” sides of the divide. Zach Wahls, are very sensible people, and Democracy constiWest High graduate and son of tutes not only judicial we are not jumping to take retention, but public two married women, spoke out in favor of marriage equality. away the rights of our fellow voting as well. There “It is an issue that engenders citizens.” has been contention passion on both sides. Liberals about whether marhave a long history orf supportriage protection should ing civil rights, but I”m not quick be held to a vote. - Zach Wahls to label people who opposed gay “I believe marmarriage,” said Wahls, “They are riage is between one just people who believe differman and one woman ents things, and those beliefs will certainly go and am dissapointed in the ruling of the Suthrough the process of our democracy.” preme Court,” said House Republican Leader In the 2010 midterm election, Iowans had a Kraig Paulsen in a statement about the Suchance to vote for a constitutional convention, preme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage, in which the state’s legislation on marriage “In 1998, the Legislature overwhelmingly equality would have been put into question. passed bipartisan legisalation protecting marThis was voted down, and instead the people riage as between a man and a woman. There is
now a divide between the legislative and the judicial branches and Iowans should be permitted to weigh in and have the final say on this question.” This legislation was passed unanimously by Iowa’s Supreme court, and cannot be repealed unless House Joint Resolution 6, a constitutional ban on same sex marriage, is passed. It was put through the Republican-majority house and passed, but is unlikely to pass through the Democratic Senate. Even if it were to pass, it would need to pass once more by both the House and the Senate in 2013 before it could be put on the ballot for a public vote, a highly contested issue. “We don’t vote on rights. The rights of heterosexual couples are not put up to a vote,” said Wahls, “There are certian inaliable rights, and marriage is one of those.” The impassioned debate and strong opposition are pushed by religion to a point, but a religious point of view has very little legal backing. “Religion isnt the biggest driver in opposition, fear is the biggest driver,” said Wahls, “We fear what we don’t understand. So many people think that gays are radically different once, but once people understand that they are really no different, the oppositon will fall.”
LEGALIZATION
Do you think that gay marriage should be legalized?
92%
8%
PUBLIC DECISION
Do you think that there should be a vote on gay marriage?
Between April 2009 and March 2010, 2,020 same-sex couples were married in Iowa, accounting for 10.1% of total marriages conducted in the state during that APRIL 3, 2009: Banning gay marriage is ruled unconstitutional by the Iowa Supreme Court.
NOVEMBER 2, 2010: Justices David Baker, Michael Streit, and Marsha Ternus, who participated in the unanimous 2009 ruling, were removed from office after judicial retention elections.
Left and Right: Iowa City residents protest the Prop 8 on Nov. 15, 2008, which would ban same-sex marriages ruled legal in Iowa.
31%
69%
IMPORTANCE
On a scale of 1-10, how important is the issue of gay marriage?
Far right: Locals celebrate the legalization of gay marriage in April 2009. (Photos courtesty of Donald Baxter)
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Super Feature
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Español y España By Nora Holman & Ellen Kealey
An experience of a lifetime is something students will never forget, so when one comes this March 11th for students traveling abroad they are making sure to take advantage of it. The annual spring break trip to Spain has become one of those experiences and an exiting tradition for City High. This year, Spanish 4 and 5 students (mainly juniors and seniors) are packing for the two week adventure that will take them over 4000 miles across the Atlantic to the country of Spain. While in Spain, students will tour the country to learn all about its history and
culture. The first week of the trip will be spent touring around the country and the capital city of Madrid. The travelers will visit sights and monuments that are filled to the brim with history--some dating back thousands of years. “I’ve been to Mexico in the past to help build houses,” said Caitlin Clougherty ’11, “Ever since then, I knew I wanted to go to Spain my senior year.” The second week of the trip will be the family stay week. This is where all the students will stay with a Spanish family whom they have previously been in contact with.
“I’m most exited about the family stay,” said Clougherty. They will participate in daily activities with their host family like cooking, running errands, and going to school with the host sibling that is of similar age. While staying with the family, they will speak Spanish to all family members, which will greatly improve their Spanish speaking skills. Spanish students will leave for Spain on March 10th and return home on March 24th from what is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
March 11, 2011
New York City Singin’ By Nora Holman
New York City’s Saint John the Devine is the 4th largest church in the world. This spring break, the City High Concert and Camber Choirs will have the honor of singing in this nineteenth century wonder. “The reverb is gonna be awesome,” said Sebastian Surom ‘13 On March 10-15, the 11th-12th (and a few 10th) grade choir students will embark on the 18-hour bus ride to The Big Apple where they will also perform at The Trinity Church at Wall Street (oldest Episcopal Church in the US) and the Google NY Headquarters. Many students are exited about performing at Google because, “It’ll be a great chance to see the nerve center of a great force in our modern world,” said Surom. Students will also have the opportunity to see Rockefeller Center, The Statue of Liberty, The Lincoln Center, and Ellis Island. They will have time to go shopping in the nine-story Macys and explore Times Square, Battery Park, and the Rockefeller Center area. The students will be staying in Seacaucus, New Jersey, only 5 minutes from Manhattan.
City High Student Destinations ...Just a few places in our nation City High students will b e g o i n g t h i s s p r i n g b re a k .
Minneapolis, MN Wisconsin Dells, WI Salt Lake City, UT Provo, UT
Columbus, OH Lafayette, IN
Breckenridge, CO Vail, CO
Kansas City, MO
Palm Springs, CA Los Angelas, CA Ontario, CA
-James Ridgely, ‘12
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St. Louis, MO Gallup, NM
Austin, TX
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Daytona,
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Orlando, FL
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San Francisco, CA
Manhattan, NY
Chigago, IL
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March 11, 2011
$Young Money$ Active Endeavors Rebecca Rethwisch ‘11 works at Active Endeavors, located downtown. She works on the weekends, occasional weekdays and over breaks getting paid minimum wage. She also goes in every once in a while for clinics. Clinics are opportunities for the
employees to learn more about what they are selling. When Rebecca is working, she helps other people buy coats, camping gear, coats and more. She also explains what the “techy labels” mean, and works to find whatever others need. Because of her job, Rebecca receives
Hoover After School Program
City Park Pool Sarah Dvorsky ‘11 works as a Lifeguard at Mercer Aquatic Center, City Park Pool and the Pool in the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center. She works at the different places depending on the day of the week, and the season. Right now Sarah works 10 hours a week on weekends. She works up to 20 hours a week during the school year and anywhere up to 40 hours a week during the summer getting paid around nine dollars an hour.
Super Feature Student Jobs Around Iowa City
By Emma Gier
deals on companies like North Face and Pantagonia and everything else in the store. She enjoys working with really “awesome and interesting” people. “My favorite thing to help people with is finding them the right running gear! Since that’s my personal favorite active endeavor.”
Lindsey Conley ‘12 not only works at Dairy Queen, but also at the Hoover After School program. She spends time at Hoover Elementary Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2:45 pm until 5:45 pm, getting paid eight dollars an hour. Over Valentines Day, the kids we work with were all worrying about whether or
not they had a Valentine. “Their main priorities were to have someone to be their valentine. So there were girls going behind other girls backs trying to steal their valentine. People ended up crying and it was a huge ordeal. There is more drama in elementary school then we have in high school!” Lindsey explained. While Lindsey has days like this, she
Sarah has a multitude of different jobs with the title lifeguard. She does patron surveillance, cleans the pool deck, performs first aid when necessary, operates at the cash register, and takes routine pool chemical tests. She has to know how to perform certain skills if an emergency were to happen. “Basically my main job is to make the pool as safe as possible by enforcing rules and removing all dangers from around the pool.” Lifeguards have even more responsi-
bilities. Sarah teaches group swimming lessons to younger kids, ages three to five. She also teaches private lessons to kids of any age, and helps with large group classes. Sarah believes her job is very worthwhile. “My favorite part of my job is knowing that my job brings patrons a safe feeling because they know I am trained to respond and in a quick manner to any accident that may occur at any of the faculties. In addition, I believe my job has given me leadership abilities I can use for the rest of my life.”
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still thinks her job is super fun. She makes snacks for the kids and plays games with them. She also gets to color, shoot hoops, or kick around a soccer ball. “My favorite part about it is that everyday is different, nothing is ever predictable.”
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Kara Hartley:
Artist Supreme
“Suffering In Paradise” This painting illustrates a Hell,
Earth, and Paradise. To me, this piece of work portrays the potential experience in each realm. Although the two characters in the tree, represent those living in the highest state, they are not happy. It seems like how good of a situation you may be in, there is always something people find to be unhappy about. Look at the people in the darkness, they’re so silly and are happy for what they have. Don’t take things for granted.
March 11, 2011 I love making drawings with ink. I drew “Escaping Samsara” late in the night/early morning while trying to teach my friend about shading. I sort of had an idea about what to draw, but mainly decided what to draw after the nib hit the paper. It wasn’t till after I finished when I realized the characters in my picture represent real people. This happens to me a lot. I make a drawing and don’t realize the significance of what I’ve done till after I’m finished with it. This piece, “Escaping Samsara” won a Silver Key Award from the National Scholastic Art&Writing Aw a r d s 2 0 1 1 .
March 11, 2011
Opinion
Rock Solid Faith
carl sessions
Her response intrigued, unWhat conversionists of all Americans.) She’s Only 18 settled and unnerved me. I dis- faiths miss is that they’re dedicatThough this girl wasn’t doing covered that she was a Christian ing their time to something that anything explicitly violent, the The second reason why I was missionary. She went to northern can’t be forced upon people. forceful undertones of conver- disturbed by this girl’s rock-solid India to convert Hindus to ChrisBecause it’s sion are chill- faith was that she was only 18. tianity. logically iming. India is a How is she so confident in what Traveling to a different village possible to concountry of great she believes in? 18 year olds are twice a week, she estimated that clude that many “The circumstances of contrasts and supposed to wonder and be unthe group she was with prob- gods don’t exist traveling to India and t r e m e n d o u s sure. Psychologists have identiably converted over a thousand (or that a single need. Although fied this questioning as integral people. She also mentioned casu- God does exist, getting most convets for it’s developing to emotional growth. Youth is a ally that she had done this sort of for that mat- your buck is what I’ve economically at time to throw all of society’s valthing for the last four summers. ter) then a cera pace compa- ues up in the air in uncertainty. To say my first reaction was one tain degree of got beef with.” rable to China, Figuring shit out is a process. of shock and disgust isn’t quite faith is needed half of all chilKids shouldn’t be pinned accurate, but I was stunned. to be religious. dren under down by static faith structures I decided that interrogat- This faith is five are mal- that are hundreds of years old. ing her psychology and faith not something They should wouldn’t be appropriate, so I you can preach. It’s not a strict nourished. Thus, discover what shouldn’t be the world is left soon after this discovery. either-or, Christianity-Hinduism, coming into “Kids But since then my mind has fre- choose now because we’re leav- small, poverty- pinned down by static like before they quently returned to the topic of ing tomorrow. stricken villages faith structures that are claim to objecconversion. Faith’s probably deeper and and preaching tively underI’ve decided more authentic. the path to a bet- hundreds of years old.” stand it. I doubt that I have two “To say my first reac- It doesn’t come ter life is hardly that this girl unproblems with about from hear- fair. Christianity derstood Hinwhat the girl did. tion was one of shock ing a few ser- promises people a pie in the sky. duism. Most Westerners don’t. I This may seem to and disgust isn’t quite monds or read- People will start worshipping don’t. But that’s the beauty of bebe arrogant and accurate, but I was ing a few books. I this pie not because they nec- ing young. You shouldn’t have to self-righteous, don’t know what essarily believe it, but because convert people. but I’d rather be stunned.” it is, but I think they’re hungry. considered fullI know what it’s For clarity’s sake, I am not Why Socrates Matters headed than disnot. against Christianity or religion rupt previously Also, what kind in general. I accept that converThis experience obviously assured communities for no rea- of Christians was this girl mak- sion can be non-pressuring and brought up strong feelings in me; son. ing? If the Hindus that she con- generally ‘good.’ However, the I guess that’s the most telling inverted were so able to drop their circumstances of traveling to In- dicator that there may be someway of viewing life for a strang- dia and getting the most converts thing wrong. Logic? er’s, they probably won’t be the for your buck is what I’ve got Her total confidence is nice beef with. I believe that good, in a way, respectable, even, but This girl ‘knew’ definitively most devout new converts. religious folk can fufill their ob- it’s frightening. Bad things hapthere was an omnipotent, omniligation to humanity by travel- pen when there aren’t checks on scient God who spoke through Cultural Imperialism ing to places like India and rais- knowledge. Adapting your beJesus and the Bible. Furthermore, she ‘knew’ definitively that there Conversion brings a sour taste ing AIDS awareness or teaching liefs isn’t bad. I mean, Socrates were not many gods who took to my mouth. The very nature of health-techniques and agricul- was wise because he recognized different forms. If she wasn’t it is prone to folly. (As seen by tural skills while acknowledging how little he knew. That’s the rock-solid in her beliefs then she the Inquisition, the conversion there are many paths to the holy. best way to go about things. I would have had no business con- of Eastern ‘heathens’ and the think. verting people. cultural devastation to Native
Dear Editor: Dear Little Hawk, My name is Megan Spurrell, I am writing to you to provide some information about the pizza served in the lunchroom. I have heard a lot of complaints about the change of pizza and since I wasn’t satisfied with the change either, I decided to get some more information about it. Before starting this project my goal was to change the pizza back to the way it was last year, which was Falbo’s pizza, but
after a few interviews with the lunchroom staff I realized my goal was unreachable. The pizza has changed due to the new Healthy Kids Act, not because of the lunch ladies. Most students that are dissatisfied with the change are blaming the lunch staff and administration, but it’s not their fault. I am speaking out to let the student body know that the staff in the lunchroom did everything they could to keep pizza as an option at lunch time.
City High stood to loose vended pizza for good but thanks to Domino’s Pizza, we have a healthy alternative to the pizza served last year (even though it doesn’t taste as good). I would like to see a spread or even a small article in the Little Hawk about lunch ladies. They deserve more respect
and credit than they are given. I want the students at City High to stand up and say “Thank you.” Thanks you for your time! Sincerely, Megan
~ Megan
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This winter I had a strange encounter with an attractive 18 year old woman. We were talking about our summers, and she told me that she traveled in India for two months. Ever the aspiring world citizen, my ears perked up and I asked why, for what?
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March 11, 2011
Lamb-less I’m sure many students have bean” and then the crowd favorheard that the drum-line cadence ite “Lamb Thrash.” “Lamb Thrash,” based off of This cadence is one of the bigthe children’s song gest reasons for “Mary had a little drum-lines popuLamb” has been larity, without it banned at school drum-line loses “The cadence sporting events. As one of its biggest a member of City is part of why reasons to be reHigh’s Drum-line, I membered. people enjoy am insulted. The cadence is When walking drum-line so part of why people onto the basketball enjoy drum-line court during half- much.” so much. It gives times, the fans chant the crowd and the “Lamb Thrash” over and over drum-line a time to go crazy, and again, seemingly as loud as they let everything out. possibly can. And generally the The reason that the cadence pep-band plays our list of songs was banned was because it was and follows it with “jumping “too dangerous and violent.”
Yes, on occasion people are their shirts off and paint running brutally injured and have their down their bodies. If you look at toe nails ripped off… But isn’t it and compare the student secthat part of the fun of in being in tion during the game and when the student section? the drum-line is playing Lamb I mean, if Thrash there is you’re in the really no differ“...you’ll see the gi- ence. student section you’re putting ants who scream, yell, So yes, I am yourself and very insulted your life at great and sweat.” that Lamb risk just being Thrash has there! been banned During half-time, if you look from sporting events. And I toward student section you’ll see don’t think the student body will drum-line on the court in front be very happy when they’re sitof the student section. And if ting in the student section during we’re playing Lamb-Thrash then halftime sitting down listening to you’ll see the giants who scream, pep-band play “Bad Romance” yell, and sweat everywhere with by Lady Ga-Ga.
A Diamond in the Rough
ellen carman
2 Hour Delays Glow Sticks “It’s a Trap!” Star Wars Stickers New Staff
Prom Fever Chewing with your mouth open Exercise Pooping February Blowin’ Chunks Uggs Chili Yummy Gum under desks B Lunch iPad 2 blackpeoplemeet.com Lockouts
sam buatti
Everyone loves The Coral door. Ridge Mall. How could you not? It might be nice to shop in a All those people with screaming store where I can’t get lost bekids and teenagers who loiter tween housewares and cosmetics around Spencer’s and Hot Topic. in a sea of marble floors. Maybe The food court’s high stan- I want to go to a store that is 10 dard of hygiene and the ice rink’s minutes away on my bike. ancient skates. PerNow, I know that sonally, my favorite the Coral Ridge Mall is the “perfect” pair doesn’t fit my criteof 180 dollar jeans “Maybe I want ria. And maybe I’m from Buckle or the too picky, maybe I to go to a store highly intoxicating should just learn to smell of Abercrom- that is ten minbe happy with all bie. quality products utes away on my the However, somesold in the mall. But times I would bike.” I know deep down rather buy clothes inside that there is without feeling like something better such a consumer. Believe it or out there. So what is this place not, on rare occasions I like go- that might one up the mall? Secing to unscented stores that don’t ond hand clothing stores. Yep, show me the magnificent effects used clothes. of Photoshop when I walk in the At second hand stores, it’s
hard to find a pair of jeans more that one shirt you’ve been wantthan 35 dollars and there are al- ing. Let the treasure find you. ways many varieties of brands When shopping second hand, to choose from. I would love to it’s impossible to look like anysay that I choose to shop second one else. hand because it is a great way You get to choose clothes that to reuse and recycle, fit your style, not but that’s a lie. culture’s. Take your I shop second time and try on all hand because it’s the ugly stuff just cheap and way more “Second hand for fun because if fun then going to a shopping is like there are treasures mall. Iowa City has to be found in these a lot of great stores to searching for stores, and there choose from. Spendare, you will just treasure without ing a Saturday drivhave to search and ing around town and a map and a big dig through bins of shopping is definite1 dollar items. red X.” ly one of my favorite Maybe screw past times. up your hair a little Second hand shopping is like while your at it, possibly chip a searching for a treasure without nail, but it’s worth it to find that a map and a big red X. You just one-of-a-kind diamond in the have to let go of the need to get rough.
Gummy Garbage We’ve all felt it. We’ve all slid our hands under a school desk and tried to figure out what that bumpy lump is, only to find that it’s a wad of chewing gum. Yet another piece carelessly discarded by a student too lazy to walk the whole three steps to the trash can. Knowing that at one point the gum was covered in saliva, touching it is gross. Especially when it’s not yours. I tend to avoid the masses of chewing gum that mask the underbellies of my school desks at all costs. So this disgusting concept of sticking a substance that has been in your mouth for hours under a desk has never really bugged me that much. Then I dropped my pencil under my desk, and while retriev-
ing it, I looked at the bottom of the desk. I looked at the alreadybeen-chewed arrogance of my fellow students. The horrifying sight was quickly disregarded, I tried to forget about it. Then I dropped my pencil again. After facing the gum yet again, I started to think in depth about this repulsive habit. The chewing gum of an average student lasts about three to four class periods or until the flavor has been pulverized out of it. Within that period of time, the gum is immersed in the drool of the chewer. Not only is it covered in slobber but it also
oli peters
picks up the little pieces of food left over from lunch that were lodged in your teeth. Gross. This gob of spit and food chunks is then smashed on to desks where other students sit for seven hours. Grosser. So why do people stick their chewing gum underneath the desks? It could be anything from rebellion to just pure laziness. Is it really that hard to walk four or fewer steps to a near by trash can? Is sticking gum under a desk really the coolest way to say ‘screw you world’? It’s almost embarrassing that people can’t think of a bet-
“It could be anything from rebellion to pure laziness.”
ter way to show their hatred towards school. I mean, sticking gum underneath a desk. What a statement. At least be a bit more creative. Draw a Christmas tree on one of those endless-dot tests or something. The deplorable chewing gum habits of my fellow students is a valid reason to dislike school even more. So if worst comes to worst, at least have the decency to swallow the gum. Rather than resuming that nasty habit at the cost of innocent students, who prefer not to have other people’s spit and little chunks of food all over the bottom of their desks, take the two whole steps to the trash can and just throw it away.
Opinion
March 11, 2011
Fluffy Fairytales I like to read. You should try the defense of your favorite seit sometime, I’m not kidding. ries, take a moment to think. It’s pretty fun. Anyways, I was Those books read like movies: thinking about the most popular no thought required. The pages books published in the last few fly by without any effort. It’s not years, and you know what I real- exactly like watching TV, but it’s ized? pretty close. The only difference Most of them shouldn’t even is that you have to make the piccount as reading. tures up in your head. Shocking, We all know I know! that our genera- “From the notorious I’m not saying tion has an odd you should never fixation with Twilight saga to the escape into a weird vampires and addicting Hunger fantasy world of other Halloween or futurGames series, we are vampires, goonies. I know, istic killing games, we should boy- lost.” or whatever else cott paranormal you may enjoy romance novels! reading about in But that would never work. Tell your free time. It’s your business, people not to read something not mine! All I’m saying is that and they will. From the notori- there are other kinds of books ous Twilight saga to the addic- out there. tive Hunger Games series, we Read a book that will make are lost. you cry, or crack up, or freak out And no, I’m not some heart- and not sleep for two days beless weirdo! I love reading fluff cause you’re so scared. Read a books! So before you rush to book that makes you THINK!
sonora taffa
I’m going to break my rant off short now, and just suggest some of my favorite books in a few genres. And no, they’re not boring! AT ALL! I’m always a step ahead of your thought process, amazing isn’t it? Okay, if you want to be scared out of your mind you have to read And Then There Were None, by Agatha Christie. She’s the best mystery author I’ve ever read, but I must warn you: you might have a small mental breakdown at the end of the book. It passes, don’t worry. Historical fiction. Why don’t I just kill you now to save you the pain of extreme boredom, right? Wrong! It’s true that historical fiction can be dry and...well... painful. There are exceptions to every rule however, and one of those exceptions happens to be The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak . The book centers around an orphaned German girl who steals
banned books and learns to read during Word War II. It’s really sad, so expect to get choked up, but it makes you laugh a lot and the ultimate message is uplifting. And oh, I almost forgot. It’s narrarated by death. And he’s got a sassy attitude. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie, finishes my list of amazing books that you should read. The narrator, Junior, is a young Native American boy and budding comic book artist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Life is hard for Junior, so he escapes into his world of drawings and dark humor. This book will make you laugh and cry... or laugh until you cry. I don’t know which. So next time you’re in the library go ahead and get the newest teen-angst werewolf book, but also try one of mine. Who knows, you may be surprised.
I’ll Think of a Title Later... jin suh And now let’s discuss the topic of Procrastination... Tomorrow. Hah. But with all funny and clever jokes aside, procrastination is a problem that plagues many City High students. If you can believe it, I’ve even fallen into its clutches. Having failed early bird P.E. last year, you’d think I’d have learned to show up on time. But this year I still have 26 tardies and a D+ in the same class. It’s a never-ending cycle of ugliness. I feel your pain, believe me. You’d like to blame it on something or somebody else. In reality it’s YOUR fault. The irresponsible part of your brain goes into superman mode, but rather than donning a pair of blue tightywhiteys, you just can’t make yourself do anything that seriously needs to get done in the next 24 hours. Instead of doing that homework assignment that’s due tomorrow, you play some
CODBO (Call of Duty Black Ops, the teacher - thus promoting defor those who have lives.) velopment in multitasking and IT MUST STOP. Much like the ninja skills. use of all caps. But it is difficult; Second: get enough sleep. you’ll want to procrastinate like When you’re sleep-deprived, an adolescent wants Pancheros. the percent chance of getting Therefore, I have compiled some your brain to focus on that math handy tips to problem is aphelp you beproximately... come the best “Getting homework done 0.00%. Inbusy body during class will help you stead, you you can be. find yourself feel super smart and proFirst: get as wanting to much done at ductive, and you’ll have a do something shool as you mindless like ton of extra time on your can. Getting play on the h o m e w o r k hands after school.” internet, lie on done and out the floor singof the way ing along with during class will help you feel trashy radio songs, or eat and super smart and productive, and watch T.V., which causes you to you’ll have a ton of extra time on stay up late again and start the your hands after school. cycle over. And become a big You must also pay attention in booty Judy. class as you do your homework To avoid this fate, set your and at the same time hide it from bed time so you get at least nine
Dino-Therapy I’m into dinosaurs. I’m actually quite famous for it. I draw a TRex, triceratops, bracheasaurus. I can scratch out a Pterodactyl or a velociraptor on a good day. Jurassic Park is one of my favorite movies ever. Only recently have I realized how weird this is. I’m 18, and female, so this is a fairly unusual and even childish. My childhood was filled with the long summer nights, playing
in the yard as the colors filled the sky and faded, until we couldn’t see each other anymore. Drinking out of the hose, mud pies, long unsupervised hours in forts constructed from firewood. Back in the day when things didn’t matter so much and my teachers weren’t waving my GPA under my nose and working sounded like a mysterious and exciting future. Even though I now have a
hours of sleep. Props to you if you can get in 12 or 13. Lastly, don’t think of it as work you’re doing right now instead of doing something fun, for in that way lies madness. Alternatively, think of it as building character and learning responsibility and valuable life lessons. Or, if you’re not into the whole “maturity” thing, think of it as doing something god awful right now so you can get on the good side of your parents and have lots of fun later. With these new and powerful skills, you can overcome any urge to procrastinate. No need to thank me, I’m just here to help out my fellow students. And I had to get something in the paper before deadline. You know how it is.
annelise jacobson
job, a driver’s license, can vote and I’m moving out this August, there is a big part of me that won’t let go of that childhood. So I draw dinosaurs. Big ones, small ones, on the backs of my homework and in the margins of my notes. On the blackboards when my teachers aren’t watching, on my friend’s birthday cards. Call it immature, call it bizarre. But the truth is we had
something going back then. No stresses, nothing to distract from the act of pure living. Nothing, that is except wanting to grow up. I got what I wished for, and now I (classically) want it all back. So I compromise, sitting somewhere in the middle of childhood and adulthood. But it’s not such a bad place to be. After all, I’ve got my dinosaurs.
“What happens during 2nd hour could drive a person to drink. And that’s bad for my fetus.” - Mrs. Fettweis laments her unruly 2nd hour. “The universe is completely random, and the universe has determined that YOU are the man” - Mr. Brown explaining to a student his place in the universe. “A buck can’t have a fawn inside of it... unless it ate it, of course” - Mr. Hartwig on the birthing practices of deer. “I have become invulnerable to your futile attempts to destroy me” - Mr. Sheldon reflecting upon his new found invincibility. “There is no sex going on in this flask!” - Mrs. Koepnick explains how asexual reproduction works. “Your audience are a bunch of trout. And you put them on the hook.” - Mr. Hartwig gives advice to the students on introductions “Bless you. Now don’t ever sneeze in my presence again.” - Mr. Yates excuses a student for their disruption. “And I was like, ‘Trust me! I’m a chemist!’” - Mr. Wilson explains his reasoning for... well, pretty much everything. “That’s a great idea. ‘Mr. Rogers told me to bring my Uzi to school’.” - Mr Rogers on the gun feature “But he screws it up and in the end ultimately screws up the whole village by doing some other kinds of screwing...” - Mrs. Fettweis spoils the ending of The Crucible. “Isn’t that a tv show about vampires?” - Dr. McReynold’s reveals his ignorance concerning the Broadway musical Wicked “It’s a sick world we live in when people wear sweatpants to nightclubs.” - Mr. Burke laments the poor state of our nation’s party people. “We’ll talk about circumcision later. It’s one of my favorite topics!” - Mr. Yates hints at what is to come during his first period of Bible Lit.
Sports
March 11, 2011
photo by MICHAELHUNTER
Shooting for Success: John Law ‘12, Bobby Millard ‘11, Daren Jones ‘13, Lonnie Chester ‘13, Bobby Razavi ‘12, De’ Arius Salibi ‘13 and Matt Lee ‘13 participated in the 2nd Annual Speed Ball Tournament.
Speedball Brings Charity
The 2nd Annual Hungerdrive Speedball Tournament brought out lots of students and raised over 200 of cans for the food drive by Mikey Hunter Roaring cheers and jeers from the packed bleachers echoed in the New Gym as Bro Fest stood staring down the competition after their first round victory of the speedball tournament. The second annual Hunger Drive Speedball Tournament was organized by Student Senate to raise can foods for local shelters. 17 teams all wanted to have bragging rights for being the best speed ball team in the school and also win the can trophy. “The tournament was terrific, the old
gym was packed and we raised two hun- over the favored Bro Fest in the first round, dred something cans for the food drive.” but ended up losing in the final minute, 4-3 Chip Hardesty said. “Also special thanks from a Andrew McNulty half court score. to Mariah Ritter for being referBro Fest which consisted ree.” of Kye Grenko, Adam Prybil, One of the most exciting Zach Swehla, Connor Alberfirst round matches was Team hasky, JD McCullough and Amurica vs Bro Fest. Andrew McNulty, took the Team Amurica, a sophotitle. - Zach Swehla ‘11 more based team came into Bro Fest defeated Our Lifes Bro Fest the game as the under dogs. Are Bro, which was primarEarly goals from Tyler Stika ily a junior based team in the and Drew Cornwell put Bro Fest under finals. Swehla believes the reason for the pressure. Amurica almost pulled the upset championship was due to his team’s style.
“We go hard in da paint.”
Sixth in M’Town
ROAD TO SUCCESS
Boys swimming finished the season placing fifth in Marshalltown. Cam Herting and Colin McAllister each won state titles in their events
by Mikey Hunter Head Coach John Burkle met two of his goals set earlier the season, which were for seniors Cameron Herting and Colin McAllister to win individual state titles. “We finished strong this season,” said head coach John Burkle. “Two individual state champions is a good accomplishment.” Colin earned his first state title in the 200 freestyle with a time of 1:42:57, three seconds faster then his seeded time. Colin McAllister finished second in the 500 free behind Herting with a time of 4:38.02. “I really couldn’t have predicted Colin winning a state title back when he was a freshman,” said Burkle. “He was a very
State Placewinners
good swimmer [as a freshman] but he need- the Little Hawks were Sid McMillin, who ed work on his work ethic earned a fifth place finish in the 100 and training habits. Colin Yard Freestyle. James Davis placed has improved greatly the sixth in the 200 Yard IM. past couple seasons.” Last season City placed ninth, Cameron Herting and tenth the previous year. Swimearned his 3rd individmers returning for next year plan ual state title in the 500 on putting miles in the water to betfree style with a time of ter this year’s fifth place finish. - Head Coach 4:36.03, two seconds then “ I like swimming in the sumteamate McAllister. HertJohn Burkle mer.” said Ian Nessler ‘12. “I am going recently was accepted ing to train in my backyard pond.” to Emory University in Many swimmers will also join Atlanta, Georgia, where swim clubs to strengthen their perhe plans to continue swimming. formance for next year. City High finished sixth with 100 points. “I am swimming in the Eels club until Winning the state title was Muscatine with next season,” said Harrison Thompson ‘13. 187.5 points. Also placing individually for “I have a few meets this spring.”
“We finished strong this season.”
“We go hard in da paint.” Swehla said. Team Mat Pac defeated Hoagan’s Team for a third place finish. Mat Pac had varsity wrestlers Brent Hamm, Evgeney Kolyvanov, and Mitch Hasler on the roster. “We played well until the semi- finals.” Brent Hamm said. “We went into double overtime with Bro Fest, but ended up losing.” The two can admission fee for the tournament ended up meeting Student Senates goal. The overall total was 200 cans. Cans from the tournament will benefit those in need at local shelters.
Cameron Herting 500 Free (1st) 200 Yard (4th) Colin McAllister 200 Yard Free (1st) 500 Yard Free (2nd) Sid McMillin 100 Yard Free (5th) James Davis 200 Yard IM (6th) 400 Yard Freestyle Relay (5th)
Wrestling Places Two
Brad Gingerich and Cody Donnelly both placed at the state tournament on February 16th. Also earning All-American honors was heavyweight Cody Donnelly. Donnelly started his first round match Brad Gingerich knew as a freshmen that he would be on the podium in Wells Fargo with a victory over Alex Goss of Keokuk. He would win his next round match by Arena one day. a close 3-2 decision over “My long term goal was to Pedro Gomez of Marshallplace at state,” Gingerich said. town. His next opponent He met that goal, while nevwas Broddie Berry of Beter missing a practice in his four tendorf. years of wrestling. Gingerich Berry, the eventual runwould see if his yard work ner up handed Donnelly his payed off at Western Dubuque. first defeat of the tournaCity traveled to Western ment with a fall in the first Dubuque for the district tour- Brad Gingerich‘11 period. Donnelly wrestled nament on February 12th. Brad 215 Lbs back in the consolations to Gingerich placed second at 215 place fourth and end the and Cody Donnelly won the year with a 32-7 record. title at heavyweight, qualifying Even though the wresthem to represent City High tling season is over, wresat the state tournament in Des tlers will continue to train for next year. Moines. “I am going to lift weights this off seaBrad Gingerich was paired with Evan Reithmeier (29-3) of Newton for the first son.” said De’Arius Salibi. “And probaly do some freestyle.” round. In the spring many of the wrestlers will “I wasn’t really thinking about the match or anything before I went out there,” continue to work on their technique by competing in free style wrestling camps Gingerich said. He knocked off Reithmeier with a 3-2 and tournaments. Kody Dailey, Ryan Maas and Brad Gindecision. Gingerich was defeated the next round, but scored three more victories in gerich competed at the prestigous Fargo the consolations for a sixth place finish. Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota last year. Freestyle practice will be coached by Gingerich finished the season with a 34-15 former City High wrestler Kyle Anson. Anrecord. “I think I finished up really well,” Gin- son was a three time state champion and went on to wrestle for Northern Iowa. gerich said.
by Mikey Hunter
“I think I finished up really well.”
photo by ANNELISEJACOBSON
TAKEDOWN: Brad Gingerich ‘11 cheers on his team during an earlier meet. Brad placed sixth place at 215 lb weight class. Team mate Cody Donnelly ‘11 finished 4th at heavyweight.
Sports
March 11, 2011
Sports
Results
Boys Swimming State Fifth Place District 2nd Cam Herting 1st 500 Free Colin McAllister 1st 200 Free
Boys Basketball Record 2-20 Substate L 36-48 Pleasant Valley
Girls Basketball Record 17-6 Regionals L 67 53 Southeast Polk
Wrestling State 26th
Record Cody Donnelly 4th Heavyweight Brad Gingerich 6th 215 photos by ANNELISEJACOBSON
LEADERSHIP: Jeremy Johnson ‘12 and Virginia Johnson ‘11 have been key players for their varsity teams this season. Jeremy has put up 123 points for the Little Hawks this season. Virginia, an Iowa recruit has averaged 23 points per game this season.
Basketball Comes Up Short
Both boys and girls seasons ended last weekend after being defeated in regional and district rounds. Girls
Boys
to use younger underclassmen in games where seniors would As the final buzzer sounded normally be expected to carry the to the City High boys season, the load. “We gained experience with familiar taste of defeat set in for the last time. Teammates slowly our 9 players back with minutes, walked back into the locker room and improvements were shown with heads hung low in exhaus- in all stats throughout the year,” Loria said. tion and frustration. The younger players gained “Our guys were disapointed, which is good to see showing that confidence for later years, and they care,” Head Coach Adam are certainly keeping their heads high. Loria said. “Mercer is my home away The young Little Hawk roster clawed and fought to the ending from home, so that’s why I don’t whistle in their sub state opening miss,” Lonnie Chester 13’ said. With big men Cortez Barfield loss versus Pleasant Valley. They raced out to a 9-0 run in the 3rd 12’ and Ronald Thompson 12’ quarter, but fell apart late due to coming back, and guards Jeremy poor shooting and struggles from Johnson 12’ and Chester returning in the back court, the team is the free throw line. “The refs made some ques- optimistic about its chances next tionable calls during the PV year. “If you take a look at our regame, which obviously hurt us,” cord this season, we can go noJeff Campbell 12’ said. But with guard Andrew where but up,” Campbell said. A number of 10th graders also McNulty 11’ as the lone senior returned, after suitstarter, the future is looking promis“Mercer is my ing up and practicing for varsity while ing. Despite a poor home away from participating in the record, it would be hard to write off the home, so that’s why I sophomore games. The bottom line Little Hawks as a don’t miss,” record of the 2-20 team who failed to City High boys team compete. leaves fans wonderAs shown all year, the players on - Lonnie Chester ‘13 ing if this season was a rebuilding the team trained year or a disapointhard day in and day ment. out, while former “During my time spent in the City basketball players chose to stands, I managed to count every not go out for various reasons. The lack of depth forced City single ceiling tile,” avid fan Jake Bingelli 12’ said.
by Will Benson
Through the highs and the lows, the team grew close. “We really connected towards GREATNESS. Their shirts said it all. Everyone was expecting it. the end of the season,” Harper The fans, the parents, the school, Beasley ‘12 said. “We consider each and the players “We really con- other sisters,” Johnthemselves. They son said. were living that nected towards the Another highlight dream, but hand in hand with this exend of the season” of the season came and went without of pectation came disappointment when - Harper Beasley ‘12 fuss. Johnson broke the all-time City High their trip to state rebounding record, was cut short in a something she was second round playoff game. Tied up for the first half, not expecting. “I was really surprised,” JohnSoutheast Polk’s third quarter son said. “I didn’t know I was drive left them behind. “Its seemed like they couldn’t close to any record. I think Coach miss,” Virginia Johnson ‘11 said. kept it a secret from me.” But Johnson’s basketball ca“And then we watched it all fall apart. It was really heartbreak- reer is far from over. She will be playing for the University of Iowa ing.” The girls finished their season next fall. Though she will be making it big, there are still many 17-6. Despite its ending, it was a things she will be missing about City High basketball season was full of success for the girls. “We consider as she takes the next step. One of their 17 wins each other sisters... “Really, the little included the Women of Troy, who end- they’ll be my team- things,” Johnson said. “Team dinners, walked their season 2nd mates ‘til the day I ing in and seeing the in the state. The team also die.” locker signs. Never being able to wear the raised over $2,200 for Juvenile Dia- Virginia Johson ‘11 same jersey again.” This year has been betes during the full of memories, City/West games, through cookies sales and raffles. victories, disappointment, goodThey traveled to Grant Wood El- byes, and the bonds that last a ementay to read to kids. They had lifetime. “They’ll be my teammore team sleepovers than they mates ‘til the day I die,” Johnson said. can remember.
by Annelise Jacobson
Little Hawk Town Opinion Column
by Will Benson The title of the article about the City vs. West boys basketball game earlier this month in the Press Citizen read “It’s Trojan Town”. Sure, the 1-18 Little Hawks lost to the Trojans 56-33, but a single victory against a struggling team doesn’t validate that heading in an “impartial” paper. If I recall, City High has beaten down on West High in football the past six years, is dominating in swimming, and just recently took down West in a girls basketball thriller. Both schools pride themselves in having excellent athletics, so headlines like that are unwarranted. And to be honest, a victory against the a rebuilding Little Hawk boys team isn’t something that deserves such a radical statement. The local paper should strive to keep the coverage of the two schools equal and professional. And using common sense, a win versus a team with a down year doesn’t mean too much. I’d say next time one of our sports teams pulls out a win, it would be a nice sight to see a similar title for the School That Leads.
Sports
March 11, 2011 REC LEAGUE
Average Joe’s Pulls Ahead
LittleHawk SPORTSBRIEFS
Girls Track Season Starts Girls track started the season off in Waverly at Wartbug College and The Rock Island Invitational. Aliyah Gustafson won the shot put with a distance of 11.49 meters. Also placing for the Little Hawks was Nicole Kuddes, Clair Crew, Soumba Traore, Valerie Kooker, Corbin Scholz, Harper Beasley, Alexandra Tamerius, and Emily Sotelo. Girl’s next track meet will be the Iowa State University Classic in Ames on March 14th.
photo by JASONTIEMEYER
Average Joe’s Karl Fleener ‘11 fights for post position in their 48-39 win against Tate. (far left). Joe Fefee ‘11 goes in for the lay-in against Tate (2nd from right). Rob Nauman ‘11 squares up for two free throws (far right).
GAME RECAPS
UpcomingGames
by Will Benson
March 16th
-Average Joe’s-48 Tate-39
The Joe’s surprised everyone with a statement win versus Tate High. Using a mean two-man halfcourt trap and great help D, the guards forced many turnovers that led to fast break points against the towering Tate lineup. Frustrations were evident when bench player Dante Yance created quite the ruckus by running onto the court with 5 minutes left in a pair of blue jeans, and a technical was assessed.
- F.S.U vs. Tate High - D.U.I vs. Riverside - Average Joes vs. Swishin Sweets - Tropics vs. Hoops! I did it... - Pokeballerz vs. Master Bait &T
-F.S.U.-44 D.U.I.-42
This clash of the junior squads lived up to the hype with a close game narrowly decided by a late shot. Jason Tiemeyer 12’ hit a medium baseline jay with less than 30 seconds left to give FSU a two point lead. After a missed
free throw on were forced to THELITTLEHAWK.COM a 1-on-1, the exit after some lead was preclever invesCheck out videos and more served. A brutigation work coverage of Rec League tally physical by a couple online. contest had a Tropics. After friendly beginthe removal of ning however, the other stars, as DUI’s Coale Cooper 12’ head- Dwayne Carter 11’ and power lined a dance-off with his signa- presence Felix Mulligan 11’ could ture Dougie. not maintain the lead.
- Tropics 55 Pokeballerz 53
Other games include: Hoops! I Did It Again pulling out a W against the Swishin’ Sweets by 10, and Riverside trouncing the winless Master Bait and Tackle 72-59.
The Tropics once again found a way to win after being down early in the 1st half versus the new look Pokeballerz. Two players found to be not on the actual roster
BRACKET
5 Swishin’ Sweet 34 5 S’ Sweets 53
Will and Mike’s
Rec League Predictions 1 Average Joes 55
8 Riverside 39 8 Riverside 45
1 Average Joes 45
Head Coach John Burkle was named district and MVC coach of the year by fellow conference teams. Burkle led the team to a sixth place finish at the state meet in Marshalltown.
Swimmer of the Year Senior Cameron Herting repeated as MVC Swimmer of the Year . Herting is a Three time state champion in the 500 Free and will continue his swimming career at Emory in Atlanta, Georgia.
All-Conference Basketball Selections
3 Tate High 53
3 Tate High 70
GIRLS - 1st TEAM: Virginia Johnson 2nd Team: Mickey Hansche Honorable Mention: Sierra Chambers Kayla Hyche
3 Tate High 54 6 D.U.I. 35
PLAYMAKERPROFILE virginiajohnson LH: How long have you been playing basketball? Johnson: Since I was five LH: What is your pre-game meal? Johnson: Snickers and a gatorade LH: What was your teams biggest strength? Johnson: Our unity LH: Who is your role model? Johnson: My oldest brother Russell LH: Any pre-game rituals? Johnson: Eating a honey bun/listening to Eminem
MVC Coach of the Year
Herting
1 Average Joes
2 Hoops! 48
10 Bait & Tackle 14
YEAR: Senior SPORT: Basketball
Head wrestling Coach Brad Smith was inducted into the Iowa High School Wrestling Halll of Fame the weekend of the State Tournament. Smith was also inducted into the Illinois High School Wrestling Hall of Fame back in 2004 for wrestling. Smith was a two-time state champion for Naperville Central, Illinois and the 1976 NCAA National Champ at 156 lbs. when he competed for University of Iowa. Smith is also second on all-time team dual wins in the state of Iowa.
Burkle MVC
4 Flint Tropics 52
-Average 9 Pokeballerz 34Joe’s-48 Tate-39 The Joe’s surprised all of the Rec League fan baseJoes in 65 1 Average attendance with a statement win versus Tate High. Using a mean two-man halfcourt 2 Hoops! 45 trap and great help D, the 7 F.S.U. 22 forced many turnguards overs that led 7toF.S.U. fast break 37 points against the towering
Brad Smith inducted into Hall of Fame
interview by michael hunter
LH: What do you plan on studying next year at Iowa? Johnson: Accounting/minor in Russian LH: Best memory from basketball? Johnson: State in 08’/ Team sleep overs at Kayla’s LH: Favorite pro sports team? Johnson: Whatever team plays the Packers LH: What position are you going to play at Iowa? Johnson: 2 or 3 LH: What were some other college choices? Johnson: Rutgers, North Carolina, and North Dakota
LH: Favorite music group/artist? Johnson: Miles Davis LH: Favorite song? Johnson “Unwritten” by Miles Davis LH: Favorite class? Johnson: Pre- Calculus (Mrs. Mclaughlin) LH: What’s one question you wish I’d asked? Johnson: What I’ll miss most about CHS basketball LH: And the answer is? Johnson My teammates