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SENIOR CHANGES
District cuts late starts, EHS cuts senior breakfast This year, the district is considering cutting 10:15 late starts for all students and 11:00 late starts for seniors. Senior Breakfast has been cut as well. Usually, on the days when sophomores and juniors take the PLAN, PSAT and MCAs, the seniors don’t need to be at school until noon. Not any more. This year, the Minnesota State Legislature changed the number of days required for graduation to number of classroom hours required for graduation. Before, late start days counted as a day of school, but now they only count for the number of hours that we’re actually in school. The changes will apply to next year’s seniors, who need 1,020 instructional hours. The current schedule, which includes 10:15 late starts for all students and 12:00 late starts for seniors on testing days, misses the requirement by twenty hours. The school wanted to make it to 1,026 hours in order to allow for one snow day or another unexpected cancellation. Administration considered lengthening the school day for the upcoming year, but because of the very tight bus schedule, this idea was discarded. “Even changing the school day by a few minutes
wouldn’t work with the bus schedule,” said Eric Nelson, assistant principal. The district settled on cutting 10:15 late starts for all grades, reducing late starts on testing days, and implementing senior seminars, while exploring other options, like lengthening the school day, for future years. Instead of going to classes on test days, the seniors will attend seminars. The seminars will focus on post-secondary plans. These seminars will be on the days of the PLAN, PSAT and MCAs. This year, there will be no Senior Breakfast. After Senior Breakfast, the seniors wouldn’t come to school for the rest of the year. “I think teachers wanted to see seniors in class up until finals, not two or three days before finals,” said Mellanie Pusateri, a student council advisor. While no late starts next year will be a challenge, there is hope for the future. “The schedule for the 2013-2014 school year isn’t set in stone. Next year, we will re-examine the schedule and see if we can get late starts back,” said Mr. Nelson. Sarah Nealon, features editor
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Edina High School’s Robotics Team 1816, or, as it is informally known, the Green Machine, finished the North Star Regional Robotics Competition with the Chairman’s Award. The award is the most prestigious that FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), the nation’s leading high school robotics organization, gives out at regional competitions. It was also the team’s ticket to the national high school robotics championship in St. Louis on April 28, where 128 teams from 20 different countries competed. Current junior Chris Miller founded the EHS Robotics Team in 2006. Despite basing its operations in Miller’s kitchen, the newborn team managed to make it to the quarterfinals of the world competition. While the tournament didn’t quite live up to the elated highs of 2006 – the team finished in the middle of the pack – students were still glad to have had the experience. “We got to meet and converse with some pretty interesting people,” said sophomore Danny Gratzer about the tournament. “I think that the robotics team’s run to world will definitely be one of my more exciting experiences this year.” “The highlight of the tournament was during the finals,” said junior Peter Jacobson, who has been on the robotics team for three years. There was a thunderstorm, and rain was pounding on the roof of the stadium – it was almost like a drumroll.” “Edina’s Robotics team is different than many other FIRST teams because we aren’t just focused on winning,” said Gratzer when asked about what makes Edina’s team unique. “We actually go out of our way to help other teams at competitions.” Another way that the Edina team is unique is its increased emphasis on student leadership. Students are in charge of everything from building and programming the robot to running the website to even creating an entrepreneurial plan, and they outnumber the mentors three to one. “We take pride in the fact that [The Green Machine] is a very student run team,” said Michael Woolsey, the 2012 Team Captain (he can be seen on the website hugging R2-D2). “It’s really the students who run things here.” Micah Osler, news editor
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2012 Summer Olympics The quest for gold and glory will take American athletes across the pond this summer. Starting July 27th, the Olympic Games will begin in London, England. This centuries-old tradition is getting a modern overhaul; several new venues for the events have been built on London’s east side. In addition to the new construction, several new sports will be making their debut at the 2012 Games. “I’m going to see table tennis, volleyball, and a soccer game,” said junior Hailey Merrill. “I’m really excited to see all of the newly built stadiums and some of the world’s best athletes all in one place.” Several new stadiums and Also new is the Copper Box, arenas have been built for the named for its copper plating on games, each with a goal of the exterior. Over 3,000 square being “green” and impacting the meters of recycled copper were environment in the least possible used to create its distinct image. way. The newly built basketball The Box will house all goalball and arena has a 1,000 ton frame and modern pentathlon competitions is one of the largest temporary and will become a permanent venues built for any Olympic fixture in the London landscape. Game. Inside, it will feature Two new sports making their basketball, wheelchair rugby, art by Elizabeth Jarvey debut this summer are the canoe wheelchair basketball, and handball. sprint and female boxing. The canoe races are similar to rowing, however rowers face forward and propel themselves with dual -sided paddles. The sprint will be one hundred meters long, the shortest of all canoe racing events. Female boxing will be one of the most anticipated new competitions this year. Nearly one hundred years after men started boxing at the modern Olympic Games, women will have the opportunity to compete for gold at the Games. Though one women’s event was added, another was removed this year. Softball is no longer a part of the Olympic program, removed after four summer Olympic Games. “[The Olympics are] a once in a lifetime experience,” said junior Jack Anderson, “Michael Phelps is the best!” Alex Van Gorp, advertisement manager
Writing coaches to Chicago convention In November, the staff at The Writer’s Block will be attending the National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing (NCPTW) in Chicago along with writing center teams from around the country. “It will be really rewarding to learn about the writing centers in different schools and states,” said coach Jake Meyers, an EHS junior. For those unfamiliar, The Writer’s Block is Edina High School’s writing center. Staffing the center are two teachers who act as advisors to approximately 20 student writing coaches. The coaches offer one-on-one peer writing conferences to EHS students working on any writing project, at any stage of the writing process. The staff will attend the NCPTW in the fall in order to improve their skills at this. In addition to simply attending the conference, The Writer’s Block coaches are applying to give a presentation during the event. “We were specifically contacted by the coordinator of the conference and asked if Edina would put together a proposal,” said Ms. Mohs, English teacher and one of the advisors to the writing center. The Writer’s Block staff attended the conference once before in March of 2011, but did not present. This year, writing centers selected to present at the convention are eligible for a $500 transportation grant. Tyler Gieseke, outgoing senior
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New semester grading policy: accuracy advancements This year at Edina High School, semester grades will be calculated in a new way. Previously, semester grades were based off of the midpoint of the two letter grades received for each quarter in the semester. Now, after the change, a semester grade is dependent on the percentages of the grades earned for the two quarters. A grade of a “B” and a grade of a “B-” earned for first and second quarters, respectively, no longer automatically translate into a “B” for the semester. Because the old method of calculating grades inflated some students’ grades and lowered others’ grades, Stephen Sanger, EHS science teacher, pushed for the new policy. “We really should be doing this by percentages,” he had thought prior to the change.
Eric Nelson, EHS assistant principal, also thinks that these changes are positive ones. “The grades will now better reflect the performances of the student over the semester,” he said. The previous policy was a result of the limitations of the available technology, not a result of teaching ideology. The grading software simply ignored the percentages of quarter grades when calculating semester grades. Updated technology has fixed this problem because the new software does have the ability to average percentages. “Philosophically, I think most teachers agree you want to give a student a grade that accurately reflects their performance, what they know and can do,” Nelson said. Grace Meyer, opinion editor
Name
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
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Calculation Under New System
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John Doe
87.99% = B+
98.75% = A
A-
(87.99% + 98.75%)/2 = 93.37%
A
Jane Smith
85.2% = B+
88.2% = A-
A-
(85.2% + 88.2%)/2 = 86.7%
B+
Made by math teacher Ellen Johnson, this table shows the differences between the new and old grading system. Whether it is a benefit for you depends on your exact decimal grade.
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The anatomy of a lemonade stand Cool, tart, refreshing lemonade makes any sticky summer day just a little better; maybe that’s why the lemonade stand business in Edina seems to always have a spike during the hot summer months. Two lemonade stand veterans, David and Eric Woolner, and their mom, Suzanne Woolner, sat down with a Zephyrus reporter to explain exactly how to make it big in the lemonade business.
The Lemonade The Woolners make their own lemonade in a “big container,” stirring it and adding ingredients. David said, “[We made it] sweet, because we don’t like it sour.” Eric added that he actually likes it either way.
The Money Raking in the profits was “the best part,” according to older brother Eric. Lemonade went for a reasonable rate of 25 cents, but sometimes they got extra tips from kind passer-bys. On one successful day, the brothers earned about 25 dollars! Mrs. Woolner explained, “A certain percentage of the money went to charity, and the rest they were allowed to keep.”
The Strategy While Eric held up a sign and David ran around to get customers, their biggest profit came from construction workers in the neighborhood, according to Mrs. Woolner. Lemonade stand entrepreneurs, take note: there’s nothing better than a group of tired, thirsty workers for your business, so try to park your stand near a house that is getting some work done.
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Overall, the family’s lemonade venture was a success, and hopefully their expertise has given you a few tips for this summer. We’ll never have too many lemonade stands on the streets of Edina, so get stirring! Andrea Kimball, print editor in chief
Music is in the air at Edina High School The students that walk the halls of Edina High School are known for being extremely talented and dedicated, especially in band, orchestra, and choir. The following seniors are the cream of the crop musicians from Edina.
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Sarah Sandberg- Orchestra Zephyrus: What instrument do you play and when did you start playing? Sandberg: I started playing the violin when I was 6 years old. Z: Why did you decide to start playing the violin? S: I decided I wanted to play the violin when I heard one of my first grade classmates play hers for show and tell one day! Z: What is your favorite part about being in orchestra? S: My favorite part about being in orchestra is the little “family” we have created. We are all so close and always have a great time together. Z: Do you have any plans for playing violin in the future? S: I am planning on playing violin in an orchestra in college, but I am not pursuing a career in it. Z: What is your favorite memory from orchestra? S: I have so many! One is getting crazy at our backyard parties on our concert tour to Puerto Rico sophomore year, and another is all the crazy shenanigans David Fogg and Ivan Lo pull.
Max Jones- Choir Zephyrus: How long have you been a part of choir? Jones: I started in 7th grade at Valley View in Singers. I have [been singing] since I was little. Timmy Ernst and his mom will agree with me on that. Z: Why do you like to sing? J: It’s a great way to vent or relieve stress. It always puts me in a better mood to sing some random song on the radio. Z: What’s your favorite part about being in choir? J: My favorite part about being in choir is when everyone is really putting effort into a piece and when you run through it you get goose bumps. Also when DH shoots us a compliment (rare but that’s how we know we really are doing well). Z: What’s your favorite memory of choir? J: My favorite memory of choir is probably in 8th grade when I got put on the “wall of fame” for singers. Z: Do you have any future plans regarding choir? J: I am really hoping to make it into the Iowa State Singers. It’s Iowa State’s most selective choir.
Shannon Awes- Band Zephyrus:What instrument do you play and when did you start playing? Awes: I play trombone and I started in 5th grade. Z. Why did you decide to start playing trombone? A: I knew I wanted to play a brass instrument and I think the trombone is the most unique of all the brass instruments. Z: What’s your favorite part about being in band? A: The people. I love the band family and all the fun we have together. Z: What does a drum major do? A: A drum major is in charge of conducting the band’s performances at football games and parades and managing the band members in the marching band when the adults have other jobs to complete. Z: Do you have any future plans of playing in band? A: Yes, I am marching in the University of Minnesota marching band next year! Ashley Smith, online editor in chief
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The grand Minnesota road trip It’s miserably hot outside. All of your friends have disappeared on a fabulous summer getaway, and you find yourself trapped in lame Edina, Minnesota. You’ve been to the lakes and DQ five million times, and have seen every movie at AMC. Well, here’s an idea! Try “The Grand Minnesota Road Trip!” Stop #1, Hinckley, Minnesota: Start your road trip off on the dark side. Visit the Hinckley Fire Museum. Gather your road trip pals to go on a historical adventure through this old railroad depot, viewing the tragic fire that nearly destroyed the entire town. Recommended gear: a fire extinguisher. Stop #2, Duluth, Minnesota: Frolic out to the lighthouse at the end of the pier and enjoy the spectacular view of Lake Superior. After, dive into the icy waters. Just don’t get hypothermia! Plan to spend the night in Duluth, so you can gaze upon the magnificent sights at the fresh water aquarium, and eat dinner above the Radisson hotel. Its restaurant rotates 360 degrees. Stop #3, International Falls, Minnesota: Bring out your inner Sacajawea and go hiking in Voyageurs National Park. You can even camp out there—just beware of the wolves. (Warning: They sometimes eat small dogs.) Stop #4, Bemidji, Minnesota: Go out to dinner in this crazy town full of nightlife! Or you can go see the huge, life-size statue of Paul Bunyan and his trusty accomplice, Babe the Blue Ox. Last time I checked though, oxen are not considered to be “babes”. Stop #5, Darwin, Minnesota: Make a pit stop in order to see the world’s largest ball of twine. Discover the secrets of this mysterious ball, while speculating with other Minnesota tourists on what could possibly be inside. Sloane Nilsen, art editor
¡Vamos a la playa! art by Julia Bolter
From camp to college Between part time jobs and sleeping as much as humanly possible, there are plenty of other ways students at Edina High School spend their summer. From camps to college courses, students find a way to revisit their childhood or prepare for their future during the three month break. Ask any kid about their summer camp, and their eyes will glaze over as they recount tales of tipped over canoes, ridiculous pranks and inside jokes that ‘you’d have to be there’ to understand, all with a grin. But by the time students get to EHS, most camp age limits prevent them from attending their favorite carefree elementary or middle school camps. But that hasn’t stopped some EHS students from finding a way to get around that restriction. Sophomore Ashley Klemann worked last summer at the Cathedral of the Pines, a church summer camp in Lutsen, Minnesota that she’s attended as a camper for four summers since first going in 2006. Last summer she was part of the work staff for the camp. “We did the cleaning and set the mess hall, stuff like that.” This summer Klemann is planning on being a camp counselor for a week, which includes watching over the five kids that will be in her cabin and taking them to all their activities throughout the day such as arts and crafts and swimming in Lake Caribou. While some EHS students spend their summer revisiting past summer camps as counselors or counselors in training, other students plan for their future by taking college prep courses or assisting professors. Edina Sophomore Kara Gratzek assists in the hard tissue lab at the University of Minnesota. During the last two years for one month in the summer, four nights a week Gratzek helps the professor by feeding cells and growing cultures. When asked why she helps out, Gratzek stated, “I’m interested in going into [the science field].” While there isn’t a standard program for assisting professors at the U of M, Gratzek knows the professor because they are family friends, she was quick to add, “I’m sure a lot of professors, if contacted, will be happy to let you observe and help. I feel the U of M professors are very passionate about their fields.” Maddie Kopiecki, staff writer
Sophomore Marina Clapp loves the lakes. “I Thomas Beach in 2011, and the only beach not love the outdoors and the trees and it’s nice and offering lifeguards in Calhoun is the North Beach. cool because of the lake. You don’t really feel Lake Calhoun is located on 3000 Calhoun Pkwy. Bush Lake alone because of all the people.” In Minnesota, At Bush there’s certainLake, daily ly no deficit of parking persandy, sunny mits or seabeaches. We sonal passes narrowed the are required 10,000 choicfrom June 1 es down to our until August top five picks. 31 in order Lake Harto enter the riet beach, which In addifeatures contion to its two photo by Rebecca Kidder cessions, supervised One of Lake Harriet’s beaches trails, playbeaches, Lake Harriet features walking and biking trails as well ground equipment, floating and fishing docks, as a band shell that offers nightly concerts from and barbeque grills. The beach is located at 9140 early June until Labor Day. Swimmers can enjoy East Bush Lake Road, features on-duty lifeguards the new floating swimming dock in the North everyday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Shady Oak Beach Beach or rent paddle boats, kayaks, paddle boards, In addition to swimming at Shady Oak, visitors and canoes everyday from Memorial Weekend to September 1st from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sophomore can also rent canoes, fish, and play volleyball in Bridgit Loeffelholz acknowledges Lake Harriet as the sand court after enjoying a snack from the her favorite lake to visit in the summer. She enjoys concession stand. Shady Oak is one of Sophomore it because “you can do a lot of things around there Sam Caspar’s favorite spots. He remarked, “I like besides just swim. There’s biking, ice cream, running around there a lot. The breeze is cooler running, and shops.” The lake can be found at off the lakes.” Daily Admission is $5 and $3 after 4135 West Lake Harriet Parkway in Minneapolis. 6:00 p.m. The beach is located on 5200 Shady Oak Road in Minnetonka and is open 10 a.m. to Lake Calhoun Harriet’s larger neighbor, Lake Calhoun, 9 p.m. from June 10 to August 1 and 10 a.m. to features the same water rental opportunities in 8 p.m. from August 2 to August 28. So pick a beach, grab a few friends and plenty addition to walking and biking paths, 3.1 and 3.2 miles, respectively. Lake Calhoun has three of sunscreen and get ready to make a splash at beaches; Calhoun North Beach, Calhoun 32nd one of Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes this summer! Clare Ling, culture editor Beach, and Calhoun Thomas Beach. A floating swimming dock was recently added to Calhoun
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Senior Matt Rock could have written a college essay about serving on the planning commission for the city of Edina or being a captain of Edina High School’s cross country and nordic teams. Instead, he wrote about ultimate frisbee. “I don’t know what makes it so special,” said Rock. “It’s just really fun.” Others seem to share Rock’s enthusiasm for the sport because 85 players showed up to tryouts this year. “We were shocked by the huge turnout,” said Rock. “The sophomore class this year is really big and we have a lot of rookie seniors.” The teams were divided into an A team, B team and girls team. Ultimate is played between two teams of seven players. There are end zones (like in football) at each end of the field. A goal is scored when a team completes a pass to a player standing, or more likely running, in the end zone they are attacking. “We play against other high school teams from around the Twin Cities,” said junior Conor Kline. “Everyone has an ultimate team.” The squad is also traveling to Chicago this weekend to play in a regional tournament. “It’s a great way to see how we match up
against teams we don’t normally play against,” said Kline. Ultimate frisbee at Edina is considered a club sport, not a school sponsored activity. Because of this, players have to buy their own jerseys and arrange rides to the games. Field space is also hard to come by because all of the EHS spring teams get priority over the ultimate squad. Despite the newfound popularity of the sport, the team already has many traditions. In 2009, ultimate players had an obsession with Patrick Swayze. According to Rock, the team still chats about Swayze at practice and in the huddle before games the captains yell “who do we play for” and the team shouts back “Patrick Swayze!” This year, senior Michael Jordan suggested that the team wear jorts (jeans cut off to be shorts) paired with a jersey on game days. Each player also chose a ‘honey’. Their job is to come to all of the home games and bring baked goods for their player to enjoy afterwords. “Rumor has it that I am supposed to wear an apron to the games,” said honey sophomore Sarah Good. Vivi Engen, online sports editor
Sport shop ‘till you drop When joining a new sport or buying new equipment, some struggle with getting the “right kind” of something-- quality or brand wise, finding a supposedly rare item, or just knowing which store best fits their agenda. Find out what these gear stores are meant for and you will no longer struggle. TC Running: The slogan being, “helping you make better running and walking decisions,” and the name of the store, quite obviously directs the majority of customers to be athletes who run. EHS athletes go here when trying out a new track event and don’t know which shoes to choose, as the workers have been known to be very knowledgeable. Sophomore
Keiko McMaster said, “I love going here because the workers are helpful and usually cute.” The store also gives you a discount if they know you are on any Edina running team. Sports Authority: This store, like Dick’s Sporting Goods, is known for its wide variety of choices, and is usually used when searching for new sports accessories . It includes almost everything athletic-related you can think of-- from an archery bow to night reflective items. It’s perfect if you’re picking up a new hobby in the summer for fun and need to buy some equipment. It would be best to skip buying intense running shoes here though, if you need specific advice.
General Sports: Located in the heart of the Edina bubble-- it has been said that if you’ve never been here, you are not a true Edina athlete. Many shop here to show off their pride on Edina Day for spirit week, or want to stock up before a sports event when lacking any apparel. This store is rather general, referring to the title, but is perfect to buy a new pair of casual skates, or a new sweatshirt. If you are still confused on where to get a certain item, contact a coach at Edina (even if you aren’t on the sport) and they’ll be sure to know where the best supplies are for you. Stephanie Coleman, news editor
N e w f o o d a t Ta r g e t Fi e l d
Target Field, the home of the Minnesota Twins is also home for many new food items this 2012 season. The selections range from the traditional hotdog to a deep fried pickle on a stick. Not only are state fair classics available, but Target Field offers many other Twin Cities favorites, including the Vincent Burger from chef Vincent Francoual’s Nicollet Mall restaurant. The food is “not good enough for the price,” said Sophomore Sarah Aulik. The price for the new Mega Meatball is $9. This cheese stuffed meatball dipped in tomato sauce is not filling enough after taking such a mega hit on your wallet. It is not so giant after all. Target Field aims at vending foods from restaurants around the state, although many items may be considered overpriced. The Minnesota originated Salted Nut Role is not worth the price of $4, as you could buy four of them with the same amount of money at a nearby gas station. Below are just a few of the new 2012 foods and a review of each of them.
Buffalo Chicken Mac N Cheese
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Comfort food at a baseball game puts a small twist on tradition. On a chilly night the Buffalo Chicken Mac N Cheese could be a good choice. They are not quite a steal though. Priced at $10.75, the Food Network pasta comes in a small serving. Although the portion is small, it comes hot, with a hint of blue cheese crumbs on top, giving extra flavor.
Helmet Fries (with cheese)
You cannot go wrong when buying french fries. The Helmet Fries are loaded with just the right amount of cheese served in a miniature souvenir Twins helmet. For only $8.50 you have enough to share with a friend. The crispy fries are a steal at target field. They’re texturally pleasing and slightly salty with not too much grease. They get the job done well.
Loaded Potato
The loaded potato is a grand slam. Although it was slightly undercooked, the giant potato was worth the $8.50. Weighing almost one pound, it comes topped with your choices of chives, sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, and salsa. Made right in front of you, the loaded potato was hot, filled with flavor, and easy to eat. The loaded potato is a healthy choice compared to deep fried pickles, greasy fries, or fattening ice cream.
SuperMom’s Mini Donuts
SuperMom’s Mini Donuts are a strikeout in my mind. The donuts come in sealed jars of 6 donuts. They were dry, and a little bit hard. SuperMom’s donuts come in three different flavors; powdered sugar, sugar, and cinnamon sugar. With the price of $5, I would recommend changing your lineup and go to Lil’ Orbits for a hot bag of mini donuts that almost double the amount for the same price.
Jack Hultstrand, sports editor
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What should we do after A.P. testing? A Zephyrus writer’s plan for the last two weeks of school After the stress of taking A.P. exams is over, some students just want to sit back and relax for the rest of the year. Even still, the last weeks of school are not all movies and slacking for Edina. students. Although I wouldn’t mind watching Mulan and other “history-related” Disney movies, I do think we should be doing something productive with our time in school. Dan Baron, an A.P. European history teacher, continues teaching after his students take their tests. “My students spend the three or so weeks after the A.P. Euro test learning about very important parts of the world that we didn’t get a chance to learn very much about during our hectic pace concentrating on Europe,” he said. While his students do have to continue learning at the end of the year, he thinks that “A.P. students deserve to relax a bit after their test(s)...They worked hard and the pace of learning can certainly be slowed to what might be found in a non-A.P. class.” Elizabeth Nimmo, another A.P. teacher, joked that her students can “have a break for about 30 minutes.” She thinks that they “don’t need to do traditional learning (books and lectures).” As a result, both of her classes are using interactive learning in the last few weeks. Her A.P. World History class will be participating in a Model UN and learning more about current events. Her A.P. Comparative Government and Politics class will participate in a simulation related to international relations. Nimmo added that the day after the test her students do have some time off. “They will spend one day debriefing [about the exam] and watching a video” she said. She clarified that the video will not be Mulan. She said that after the test “they’re done, they don’t want to take any more notes. I try to get away from traditional learning.” She added that she “would not do any interactive learning without knowing it was educationally sound.”
As a sophomore, I have never experienced what a class is like after A.P. tests have been taken, but I think we should use our time well in the last few weeks at school. If we’re getting up early everyday to learn in other classes, we might as well learn in our A.P. class. Whether it’s participating in mock Model UN or learning about the world, I think Mr. Baron and Mrs. Nimmo have our best interests at heart during those last few weeks of school. Hannah Sommerville, features editor
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Letter to the editor from EHS Amnesty International group #KONY 2012. #RIPAmina. #MillionHoodies. These are all movements that have recently garnered the attention of millions of people all over the world: child soldiers, a child bride, a child victim. The world cares about children. Children are innocent, deserving of care and protection, and yet, at the same time, they are the subjects of some of the most flagrant violations of human rights. Omar Khadr is one such child. On July 27, 2002 Omar Khadr, fifteen, was captured in a firefight in Afghanistan. Khadr is a Canadian citizen, and an alleged child soldier of Al Qaeda. He was charged with the death of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Christopher Seer and with the injury of two other soldiers. Khadr pleaded guilty, and he was sentenced to eight years in custody (1)*. This seems simplistic enough—a tidy resolution to a straightforward issue—but it is really not. In fact, Omar Khadr’s capture and interrogation raises several human rights issues. The documentary You Don’t Like the Truth: 4 Days Inside Guantánamo shares footage of Khadr’s interrogation by Canadian officials. Disturbingly, Khadr claims to have been tortured into lying about his actions and his knowledge about the activities of Al Qaeda. When Khadr was found and captured, he had suffered several serious wounds that were never treated—in fact, officials purposefully manipulated these wounds as a means of further torture. While the treatment Khadr received would have been unjust for any person, he should have been entitled to additional rights as a minor. His treatment
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in Guantanamo Bay exhibits a disregard for international humanitarian laws established in the Geneva Convention and the Convention on the Rights of the Child regarding juvenile combatants (2)*. Unfortunately, Omar Khadr is but one case of many in the history of human rights abuses at Guantanamo Bay. Many people have been unlawfully held in the prison without charge, while others have faced unfair trials. Allegations of torture and enforced disappearance are not uncommon, and any efforts to redress these issues have been consistently blocked by the United States government (3)*. In fact, the New Year saw the President signing the National Defense Authorization Act of the Fiscal Year 2012 (NDAA). Under this legislation, the government is now able to indefinitely detain U.S. citizens without trial under vague suspicions of terrorism. This was previously limited to foreign nationals. Although President Obama has spoken of his personal reservations of this part of the legislation, this is a clear escalation of unjust activity against perceived terrorists (4)*. Although President Obama had once promised to shut down the prison, this is a promise that remains unfulfilled; meanwhile, there are detainees who suffer daily injustices. If you think age or citizenship will keep you from being tortured or held without trial, then you are sorely mistaken. Guantanamo Bay and NDAA are already harshly criticized by various human rights organizations, such as Amnesty International and the Human Rights Watch. Although there were numerous protests at the beginning of the year, this has not proved to be enough to stop these human rights abuses. The violations of humanitarian law of Guantanamo Bay and other such detention facilities must be revealed and this facility must be closed for good. Diana Lu and the members of Amnesty International
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Looking back: a senior reflection Everything’s clearer in retrospect. Bill Clinton probably should have said, “Yes I did have sexual relations with that woman” and it turns out, there weren’t WMDs in Iraq. The same is true for high school. Here are some of the best bits of advice we as seniors on staff in Zephyrus have to offer you underclassmen. Play to your strengths when it comes to standardized testing: You remember those PSAT and PLAN tests (the pre-SAT and pre-ACT tests, respectively) that you suffered through in sophomore year? Yeah turns out they are actually good for something: determining whether you should take the SAT or the ACT. The ACT and SAT are different tests; there’s vocab on the SAT and science on the ACT, they ask their questions in different manners, and odds are that you will do better on one over the other. How can you tell? Well, look at your PSAT and PLAN tests if you did better on one take the grown up version of that test (SAT for PSAT and ACT for PLAN). Go to at least one school dance: School dances are one of those things that you can really only do in high school so if you don’t go to one; you’ll likely never have a second chance. I can understand if you’re not the type who likes dances but you’ll never know that if you don’t go to at least one. Take a risk and ask someone to the next dance. I can promise you that it’ll at the very least be an experience from which you can learn. photo by Sloane Nilsen
Know which websites to trust, and how to use them during your college search/application: When it comes to websites there are three big ones that every high school senior frequents during his or her college search, College Confidential, US News top college lists, and Naviance. College Confidential is by far the worst tool to use; the people posting on there are like angry ants trying to contemplate the rotation of the earth around the sun. Simply put, for the most part they have no idea what they are talking about and are angry about something so they will say anything to make themselves feel better, with no regard for its actual value. When it comes to US News top colleges list, it can have some slight value if you know nothing going into the college search, but don’t obsess over the rankings. Is the #20 school really any different from the # 27 school? No, probably not. Is there a difference between the #20 school and the number #320 school? Definitely, but that doesn’t necessarily mean one is better than the other just that the #20 is more well known. I can rattle off 100 reasons why the University of Minnesota is a better choice than Harvard, but no matter what the U does, Harvard will always be in front of it on the rankings. Last, but most definitely not least, is Naviance, which is the most helpful and honest tool you have. If you’re a junior, do your college essays over the summer: Take it from someone who started his college essays about a week before they were due; start them early. You won’t regret it. Come autumn of senior year, the majority of your application will be set in stone; your extracurriculars, grades, and test scores will not be subject to change. The only portion of your application that can truly alter your stance with regards to admissions to a certain college at this point are your essays. So, spend copious amounts of time writing and planning how to write them. Furthermore, they are one of the few elements of your application that can demonstrate to colleges just how unique of a person you are and how worthy you are of gaining admission to a particular university. Grant Marks and Michael Jacobson, outgoing seniors
Powderpuff goes poof “It’s a time of competition between the bravest and most fierce women that walk our halls,” said Hunter Hillinmyer Fitzgerald, senior and coach of the 2011 Powderpuff champions. Powderpuff football tournaments have been a high school tradition across the nation for decades. In case you were unaware, Powderpuff is a flag football game played only by women. The game serves to reverse the role of male and female athletes: boys cheer and stand on the sidelines and girls get down and dirty on the field. Generally, junior girls play against senior girls in a short series of games, concluded by a Powderpuff championship game. This year, Powderpuff has been dusted over by sprinkles of cancellation. In other words, misogyny at its finest. The reasons for the cancellation is miscommunication between senior women and Stud. Co. Such preventable causes! Powderpuff is tradition. Now, many argue that tradition must change in order to progress. However, Powderpuff has been a tool to antagonize male chauvinists since its inception.
Powderpuff is one of the only opportunities for women to prove themselves in the male sphere and be represented as dominant, brave young warriors. “This is the only sport I play,” said senior and 2011 Powderpuff champ Natalie Westman. Her teammate Jordie Schnell echoed, “I feel really taken advantage of. We’ve been working our butts off all off-season; now all of that sweat and tears were for nothing.” To cancel the tournament is comparable to rejecting the school’s mission to promote gender equality. W h a t ’s n e x t ? Shutting down the Hornettes? Not letting women come to class? Sign our online petition to keep this tradition photo by Mary Beth Stafford lasting forever. Also, stand up for your rights and show up at city council meetings to demand we have a Powderpuff tournament this year. Perhaps none of this is necessary, however. Westman suggested there might be “an underground powderpuff tournament. More details to come, start pumping iron ladies. And be very, very afraid.” Tara Gupta, outgoing senior
An ode to public radio stations Does it really matter whether we listen to radio stations that are member-supported, or privately owned? What are the differences between the two? These questions arise when I flip on the radio dial, whether it’s at home, or on the road. A big difference between private and publically owned radio stations is that privately owned radio stations, such as Cities 97, KDWB, and 93X, and the majority of stations on the air have frequent commercial breaks. This is because the stations need money from the advertisements to keep the station running. In addition, private radio stations play a lot of the same songs, many of which are on the Billboard Top 100 chart, (heavily relying on the media/an artist’s commercial success to become popular). If you enjoy listening to The Current (my personal favorite), Minnesota Public Radio (MPR news), or Classical MPR, then you’re probably aware that they rely on their members to exist; they’re publically owned. “Member drives” seem to creep up from time to time, where you’re reminded that you should support the station by becoming a member. But what do members contribute to these stations? Essentially, when members donate money, they are buying music for these stations, and funding many other aspects that keep the station running. A benefit to becoming a member is that you receive special member-only offers (like those hot-selling Rock
the Garden tix), have the satisfaction that you are keeping the station running, and in some cases, are qualified for discounts at restaurants, retail shops, special events and art and culture venues around the metro. Since these stations are publically owned and member supported, there are absolutely no disruptive commercials, which is literally music to everyone’s ears! There are also a ton of fun events that these stations host each year, which get the community involved and connect people to the music they listen to. A common misconception with these stations is that they play obscure music. That is not the case. According to The Current’s website, “The Current brings listeners the best authentic new music alongside the music that inspired it, from local to legendary, indie to influential, new to nostalgic.” In other words, you know you’ve found a one-of-a-kind radio station when you hear an Etta James track right after a Bon Iver number. To me, these aspects are all true. I find comfort in knowing that the music I listen to is unique and not relied on the media/commercial success for it to be popular. In fact, many publically owned radio stations rely on their loyal listener base to provide feedback and indicate what music they enjoy. This makes the music genuinely celebrated. Moreover, the spectrums of song and artist selections are truly endless, enabling the listener to develop a sophisticated music palette. Monica Omodt, outgoing senior
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Screaming for ice cream It is widely known that Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes, but it is also less commonly referred to as the land of dairy. We are the 5th leading state in milk production, and our official state drink is milk! So in the coming warmer months, take our advice about where to get everybody’s favorite dairy byproduct: ice cream.
Izzy’s Ice Cream: About 15 minutes outside of the bubble, Izzy’s Homemade ice cream is totally worth the drive. Their flavors range from traditional (think Oreo and vanilla) to funkier stuff (Umeshu chocolate made with Japanese plum wine, Blue Mountain Spice made with black tea, and salted caramel). The building itself was charming, offering a modern neighborhood ice cream parlor feel. The service was awesome, the workers gave us some good recommendations and were very willing to let us sample...nearly everything. Pricing at Izzy’s is a little bit steep. One single scoop of ice cream served in a malted waffle cone, topped with a three-quarter ounce “Izzy” scoop goes for $5.82. An “Izzy” scoop served in a miniature cake cone will cost you $1.55. However, we suggest the “Dizzy Izzy”. At $5.05, the “Dizzy Izzy” is comprised of five “Izzy” scoops and is perfect for sampling multiple flavors! Alma’s favorite flavor: Peace Coffee Natalie’s favorite flavor: Mango Django
Pandolfi: Tucked away near 50th and France, Pandolfi serves gelato, imported from a Palazzolo family business in Michigan. Jeanne Riha, the owner, opened Pandolfi last July and has been doing quite well! Gelato is different from ice cream in that gelato “is more milk based rather than cream based and has practically no air whipped into it, which means it has a more dense taste and contains less fat,” said Riha. The gelato is served in either cups or cones and the servings are very generous. Alma’s favorite flavor: Fresh Raspberry Sorbetto Natalie’s favorite flavor: Tiramisu
Sebastian Joe’s: Located by Lake Harriet, this ice cream shop is the perfect destination for summer. It’s well within biking distance of all the Edina neighborhoods too. While the line can wrap outside of the store during the hot summer days, it is worth the wait. Sebastian Joe’s is always bringing out new flavors so you always have a reason to return. Most of the seating is located in an outdoor patio and indoor porch combination, perfect for soaking up the sun. Ice cream comes in standard cake and waffle cones, cups, pints, or you could get one of their homemade ice cream sandwiches. Alma’s favorite flavor: Raspberry Chocolate Chip Natalie’s favorite flavor: Tie between Ginger, or Nicollet Avenue Pot Hole
Graduation party hopping
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h, yes, it’s that time of year again! You’ve suddenly found yourself with more Facebook notifications than ever, all of which can be attributed to graduation party that will be taking place this May and June. Edina High School alumni Cole Briggs (Class of 2011), who’s seen his fair share of grad parties, defines them as “Festival gathering[s] where you get free food and have awkward encounters with people you may not know.” So are the free food and walletsized senior portraits worth the awkwardness of avoiding eye contact with hosts that you don’t know very well? Should your spring consist of extreme grad party-hopping, or a few congratulations to only your closest friends? Junior Sean Satterthwaite sees grad parties only as a blessing, claiming “[At grad parties] I not only get to feast upon delectable goodies, but also can carouse with friends new and old...I don’t believe you really need to know someone at all to drop by their grad party as long as you make sure to congratulate them on surviving EHS before or after you make off with their edibles.” What edibles? The food that graduates provide can range from Ben and Jerry’s to Jimmy John’s. Seniors Evan Panken will be having “a lot of homemade comfort food” at his party, while senior Anna Laedtke will be serving “tons of dessert and Famous Dave’s.” What do the hosts think? Senior Clara Kohrs is expecting a lot of guests at her own grad party this spring. “I would go to a grad party of someone I don’t know very well. Let’s be honest, it’s free food. In terms of [my own grad party], the more the merrier!” Laedtke agrees, saying “I just go to them and get the food and leave, so I’m fine having people show up to mine.” So there you have it. The choice is yours, but according to some of the students at EHS, you don’t need to be shy when it comes to grad parties. If you’ve been invited, feel free to grab some great food and party-hop the many celebrations that will be happening this spring. Most grad parties share dates with others, and are hosted with friends, so they’re a great way to celebrate the many parting seniors. Just remember to congratulate the host, and if you’re still unsure, bring a friend. Happy hopping!
Emily Cherkassky, culture editor
art by Elizabeth Jarvey
Alma Promove and Natalie Paule, outgoing seniors
Restaurants with a view The beginning of the summer season has arrived, and everyone is thrilled. “It gets stuffy inside, it’s just nicer outside,” said sophomore Dominic Fulk. Since the snow is gone, the temperature is higher, and the sun is shining, restaurants will be full of happy customers eating outdoors. Check out these restaurants with the best patios in Minneapolis!
Brit’s Pub This British-inspired restaurant takes patio eating to a whole new level. Brit’s Pub is known for its lawn bowling. Lawn bowling at Brit’s is on the roof of the restaurant, with seating right next to it! Every Saturday and Sunday is open bowling if you want to give it a shot, but on other days, let’s just leave it to the professionals in their lawn bowling leagues. The view of the city from the roof is impeccable. Brit’s serves English-style cuisine at a cost ranging from $10-$20 per entree. Fish and chips anyone? 1110 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55403
The Cafeteria
Pizzeria Lola
Located in the heart of Uptown for you artsy folk is the Cafeteria, a restaurant with quite a view. “I like how it’s a classic feel with a modern spin. Also I like the carpet on the walls,” said junior Maggie Stang. Take a trip on the glass elevator up to the “Sky Bar” with rooftop seating for a look at the incredible Minneapolis skyline. Sunset dates here are a must! This restaurant serves comfort food ranging from chicken and waffles to an all-you-can-eat taco fiesta! Prices of entrees are all under $20.
Closer to home for you Edina-folks is Pizzeria Lola located on the corner of Xerxes and 56th. This ain’t no Domino’s. Lola’s has exquisite wood fired artisan pizzas. Pizzas served here have yummy ingredients including gruyere, prosciutto, and caramelized onions. Make sure to try their house-made ice cream for a sweet treat. Pizzas are all under $16. As for the patio? It is dog friendly, so you can sneak some pepperoni to Fido as he maintains his position as your magnet to the ladies.
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5557 Xerxes Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55410 Megan Couture, culture editor
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PCOMING CONCERTS Local music festivals and Edina’s own Current Jam
Summer is almost upon us friends! The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and the hippies are leaving their shacks in search of large crowds and loud music. That’s right, it’s festival season and there is no better place to be than right here in Minnesota. And I your humble writer shall be your guide to a fantastic summer filled with great music and smelly, intoxicated hippies. Illinois, you can keep Lollapalooza because we have: Soundset: May 27th at Canterbury Park Here you will see some of the best independent hip-hop acts from Minnesota and beyond. Tickets: Tickets are still available and are $38 each. Lineup: There will be over 40 performers at Soundset this year including Atmosphere, Lupe Fiasco, and Macklemore. Tips: Dress for the weather, Soundset will happen rain or shine. Basilica Block Party: July 6-7th at Basilica of St. Mary The Basilica Block Party is an annual two day festival hosted by Cities 97. Tickets: one day ticket is $40 and a two day ticket is $70 Lineup: There are 18 bands at this festival including Train, the Avett Brothers, the Head and the Heart, Fitz and the Tantrums,
Boys Bands and Divas
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New Kids on the Block: In the early 1980’s NKOTB formed to become one of the most popular and well known boy bands to this day. They had some hit albums during their career but only lasted until 1995 when they split to start families and
and Imagine Dragons. Tips: This is a three stage two day festival so plan ahead and figure out which bands you want to see. If you can’t afford both days, try buying a ticket for just one day. Rock the Garden: June 16th at the Walker Art Center Rock the Garden is a one day event presented by The Current and the Walker Art Center. Tickets: Tickets for Rock the Garden are sold out. Lineup: Howler, Tune-Yards, Doomtree, Trampled by Turtles, and the Hold Steady Tips: Check StubHub and Craigslist. If these are out of your price range, show up to the event before the gates open and look for scalpers; there are always people who cancel, and there will be people with tickets. Depending on the weather
try to perform solo. After multiple attempts to be reunited, they finally got together in 2008 and recorded the hit song “Summertime.” Backstreet Boys: Perhaps one of the most famous boy bands, the Backstreet Boys formed in 1993 and were an instant hit. They stunned crowds and continued to impress people worldwide with their famous albums like Millennium and Black. Although the Backstreet Boys seemed unbreakable, they separated in 2006. Although they are less popular than they were in the 90’s, they have teamed up with NKOTB to form NKOTBSB and are currently touring together at several sold out shows. Spice Girls: The British pop group got together and took the world by storm with their first single, “Wannabe” and shortly after became a global phenomenon. Not only were they beautiful and entertaining in the UK, but their spunk spread throughout the world and landed them on the top of thirty music charts worldwide. To this day, they are the top earning and most popular girl group in history.They hit some rocky points at the end of their career when one of their members left, leaving the remaining four on their own. Although they had their problems, nothing can hide their success and
you could get a ticket for lower than retail. Soundtown: July 26-29th at Summerset Amphitheater in Summerset, Wisc. This is a four day music and camping festival in its second year. Tickets: $95 plus $60 if you want to camp. Lineup: there are over 50 bands on three stages including: Jane’s Addiction, Florence + the Machine, Weezer, Girl Talk, and locals The4ontheFloor, and Pert near Sandstone. Tips: Bring a swimsuit, tubing is offered in the river, and it wouldn’t be a bad idea to take a dip in the water after four days of jumping in the crowd. Thomas Matthes, outgoing senior
accomplishments while they were together. *NSYNC: *NSYNC formed in 1995 and made their way to the top of the charts with their A-list lineup which included the one and only Justin Timberlake. Although the band got its start in Germany, they quickly took the US by storm and managed to gain thousands of fans almost overnight. They were so popular that their split in 2002 came as a shock to most, but ever since then, they have not recorded any new material. Destiny’s Child: Destiny’s Child was one of the first famous girl groups that captured America’s hearts with their moving songs such as Survivor. They got their start in Texas when the three beauties,Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams ,united to form one of the most talented groups in musical history. After years of success, the girls split and started their own solo careers. The most well known of these solo careers is the one and only Beyonce knowles. Beyonce took the world by storm with her incredible voice and angelic attitude. Although these girls were perceived as divas, they made that term look and sound attractive (Beyonce even wrote a song about it, Diva!) Ellie Lagorio, online features editor
Keeping it current: Current Jam 2012 ACT I “Space Jam/I’ll Be There For You”—Concert Choir “Be Mine”—Coleman Foley and Genevieve Kalland “Long Time Traveler”—Sarah Sandberg, Sarah Steffen, and Hannah Stephan “Swallowed By The Sea”—Hannah Ainsile, Ellen Christensen, Alec Fischer, Emily Flack, Coleman Foley, Tyler Gieseke, Max Jones, Genevieve Kalland, Danielle Kellogg, Ben Krupa, James Lettow, Chip McCullough, Joe Nelson, Britt Peterson, Sarah Sandberg, Hannah Stephan, McKenna Stone, Mickey Stone, Nick Sweetland “Best Days”—Concert Choir “Mario Kart Love Song”—Allie Arens “Natural Woman”—Anna Solomon “Charlie Brown”—Chip McCullough “Billionaire”—Men’s Chorus “I Will Follow
Him”—Anna Bartz, Katybeth Biewen, Bridget Glass, Charlotte Hallstrom, Maeve Moynihan, Kathleen O’Leary, Kalyna Rieland, Anna Solomon, Eliza Thompson, and Sam Weiman “9 Crimes”—Alec Fischer and McKenna Stone “Safe and Sound”—Taylor Peterson “Oh, Oh, Oh, Its Magic”—Concert Choir “Untitled”—Grant Marks “Boondocks”—Ian Andre-Knudsen, Joe Nelson, Steve Peterson, Sarah Sandberg, Mickey Stone, Austin Wothe “The Way You Make Me Feel”—Concert Choir ACT II “25 or 6 to 4”—Concert Choir “In Your Arms”—Katybeth Biewen, Caitlin Bordson, Kelsey Karlson, and Kathleen
O’Leary “Fast Car/Break Even”—Ellen Christensen and Coleman Foley “Jasmin”—Paul Burley, Max Feinberg, Coleman Foley, Nick Leer, and Jens Undin “What I Like About You”—Concert Choir Women “My Girl”—Tyler Gieseke, Max Jones, Chip McCullough, Joe Nelson, Mickey Stone, and Nick Sweetland “When I’m Alone”—Maeve Moynihan “Piano Man”—Joe Nelson “Time Of Our Lives”—Concert Choir, Piano: Tyler Gieseke.“Emmy Lou”—Emily Flack and Justin Moran “Lonely Boy”— Mickey Stone and Nick Sweetland “Crocodile Rock”— Concert Choir “Everyday”—Concert Choir Rayelle Washington, copy editor
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Senior Celebrity Crossovers Krystal Walker - Bellatrix Lestrange
Tyler Giekse - Edward Cullen
Monica Omodt - Florence + the Machine
MJ - Rufus the Naked Mole Rat
Grant Marks - Jack Sparrow
Natalie Paule - Amanda Bynes
Will Rurik - Luke Skywalker
Thomas Matthes - Thomas the Train
Erik Rehnberg - Fred
Tara Gupta - Rihanna
Alma Pronove - Kim Possible
Kevin Foley - ?
We will miss you all dearly! Have fun on your adventures in the future, and know that, in the end, we will all be in adjoining hospital beds, dying together. photo courtesy of IMDB and Sloane Nilsen,