PIECES OF A WHOLE
EDITORS-IN-CHIEF
Alexa Lanam
Cecilia Gutierrez
Stella Gaylord
Annie Green
PHOTO AND COVERAGE
EDITOR
Lois Guest
IN-DEPTH EDITOR
Cassie Osburn
IN-DEPTH TEAM
Colin Amini
Bella Herbert
Maddie Williams
Claire Rawlings
COPY EDITOR
Owen Grimes
BACK PAGE
Sarynel Barbosa
STAFF
Lou Briand
Jay Challatur
Chloe Feliciano
Gabe Manning
Gabe Marsh
Indi Meshberger
Vivian Munger
Rue Payne
Allorah Purtlebaugh
Aldo Ramos-Sato
Levi Tobias
Noah Weidman
ADVISERS
Roth Lovins
Rachel McCarver
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COLUMBUS PRIDE
From rainbow flags to live music, Columbus embraces the spirit of Pride
by Indi Meshberger
In the heart of Columbus, parents, teenagers and allies alike walked beneath rainbow banners on Saturday Sept 6, filling Mill Race Park. The Columbus Pride Festival began as a high school Senior Project in 2018, but has blossomed into a thriving non-profit with a focus on uniting Columbus as one community.
Started by Erin Bailey (CSA graduate ‘18), her idea for a Pride parade was to show the inclusive community in Columbus.
Since the introduction of the parade, over 2,000 people attend annually with upwards of 100 vendors.
First Presbyterian Church participates in the Columbus celebration, and they were vendors at Pride this year. Jen Riddle, the Director of Children, Youth, and Young Adult Ministries helped out with the process, and shared her thoughts on the importance of Pride.
“Teens often struggle with feelings of inadequacy or doubts about their value,” Riddle said, “Pride is a way for me as a Youth Director to outwardly celebrate them and who they are, even if others in our community or in their families don’t support them.”
Riddle explained that members of her
congregation, especially young adults, help prepare and plan the Teen Tent’s activities, while she assists in organizing and staffing the space. For her, the event goes beyond just celebration.
“Pride is a chance to celebrate the beauty of those differences,” Riddle said.
She added that while Pride alone can’t erase exclusion, it can help set forth positive change.
“I don’t think it’s a magic wand to create inclusivity here, but hopefully the opportunity for participation and the symbolism of city support will make Columbus a more inclusive place in the long run.”
For the many local youth of Columbus, support can make a huge difference. Senior Lydia Kushman has been to the parade in previous years, and described the event as a place of freedom and affirmation.
“My favorite part is getting to hang out with my closest friends,” Kushman said.
VENDORS
Big JT’s BBQ
HotBox Pizza
BCPL
Council for Youth Development
Free Mom Hugs
Henna Art
First Presbyterian Church of Columbus
Linkx Permanent Jewelry
Cookie Paradise
Mill Race Theatre Co.
INDIANA YOUTH GROUP
Indiana Youth Group serves young people ages 12-24 who selfidentify as LGBTQ+, as well as their ally peers. All programs and services are offered free of charge. Contact iyg.org for more information.
Photo by Lois Guest
Crowd sits at Columbus Pride Festival
NEW FACES NEW POLICIES
A look into the new SSO’s and SRO
As students walk through the doors, the SSOs remind students to put their lanyards on and around their necks.
Lanyards were introduced in 2023, but are heavily enforced this school year. new SSOs.
“I think they’re really good at their job, and they keep our school very protected.” senior Chase Murphy said. Murphy was a freshman before the lanyards were implemented into the school’s safety policy.
“I’ve gone through some experiences where mine got stolen and I got in trouble for it. I do feel like there’s a better way of installing a system, like through an app or something like having an ID on your phone or Chromebook. Comparing to if you forget it at your home, you might get ISS or detention,” Murphy said.
The new SSOs were hired this year and welcome students at the door. Throughout the day they patrol the halls and are there as familiar faces.
“I’ll say ‘hi’ to them, or, ‘Good morning’ when I walk through the doors,” junior Will Jameson said, “They keep people who are supposed to be in school in the school and people that aren’t out of the school.” Jameson states he really does like their presence there, and states how important it is to have them there.
Officer Plank and SSO Rusty Imlay describe their roles here.
“I went through the Nazero training about
NEW SCHOOL
by Levi Tobias design by Rue Payne
five years ago. I’ve been trying to become a full time SRO and when Sergeant Quesenbery retired, it opened up a spot and I was selected to become the North SRO,” Officer Plank said. “I’ve been a patrolman for 11 years. I was on the SWAT team for eight years.”
Officer Plank goes on to state how involved he is with the school.
“I have a son that comes here and it’s really cool to get to see him and see how he acts and feels like everyone else,” Plank said.
Even though Plank has an officer’s badge, he isn’t completely employed through the Police Department.
“It’s a half and a half. It’s like half a school corporation, half the police department,” Plank said.
Plank works closely with Officer Rusty Imlay, the other new SSO.
“You have to be Tier One, which is in law enforcement, and I retired from the CPD (Columbus Police Department) and I took the job from here,” Officer Imlay said.
Imlay’s main roles as the SSO are the
LANYARD POLICIES
• Assist staff in identifying students
• Must wear the correct grade level lanyard around their neck
• Their own school-issued ID in the front of their body
• Worn at all times
• Fee for a replacement
NO LANYARD?
1st time- lunch and learn, documented 2nd time- Friday after school detention, documented 3rd time- Friday school, documented 4th time- ISS, documented 5th+ time- Determined by the academic coaches per each situation.
*recieve a loaner lanyard each time
*loaner must be returned at the end of the day
*fee is $5
door checks and making sure their are present adults in the building.
“Making sure that staff and kids are safe, checking indoors to make sure they are all secure, making relationships with the kids and the staff,” Imlay said.
Andrew Plank the new school resource officer
KOVENER’S ON THE MOVE
Kovener’s Korner Ice Cream opens new location in Columbus
by Owen Grimes design by Vivian Munger
The Famous Kovener’s Korner Ice Cream, which was established in 1949 in Seymour, Indiana, has recently expanded its production of the sweet treat to Columbus, Indiana. Every successful company has a goal in mind. The President and CEO of Kovener’s Korner, Nick Kovener, addresses the company’s mission.
“Our core mission is to provide our customers with affordable quality products and an exceptional experience that fosters family traditions and smiles for a lifetime,” Kovener said.
Kovener also shares additional information about how the products served at Kovener’s Korner are unique.
“The products that make us unique are our Soft Serve Vanilla, Chocolate Malt, and Twist ( Vanilla & Chocolate Malt), which are a family recipe that my grandparents created when they opened the business in 1949,” Kovener said. “We also offer unique products such as the Iceberg, Dreamshake, and Hot Fudge Cone. We also pride ourselves on having a variety of products which are affordable to all.”
Sophomore Idhika Shetty shares her favorite flavor from Kovener’s Korner.
“My favorite ice cream flavor is mint chocolate chip because it’s just that good,” Shetty said.
Junior Whitney Whitaker, gives her favorite ice cream flavor from Kovener’s Korner as well.
“My favorite ice cream flavor would probably be the sorbet flavors, we have rainbow, lime, and orange sherbet, and they’re really good, and I also
like cookies and creme,” Whitaker said.” But then I also love our milkshakes and icebergs, those are all really good to which are made with sherbet.”
Whitaker speaks on the surroundings plus atmosphere of Kovener’s Korner.
“The environment is very great at Kovener’s Korner, I love it, I love all of the people, they are all super duper nice, and it’s just so fun to serve all of the people because I’m in prep, which I make the ice cream,” Whitaker said. “So it’s really fun to see all of the people walking in, and it’s just a really good environment to serve people and make new friends.”
The noun job, in its definition, is a paid position of regular employment or a task or piece of work, especially one that is paid. However, to Nick Kovener, a job means so much more.
“The most rewarding part of this job is seeing the joy and satisfaction on our customers’ faces, whether young or old, when they receive their treats,” Kovener said. “I also value the opportunity to mentor young adults, helping them grow and develop the skills they need to pursue their future career aspirations.”
Kovener adds to guide us into a new perspective into what he loves about running a business.
“I really enjoy mentoring young adults as they grow and develop. I also take great pride in carrying on the family business that my grandparents started more than 77 years ago, while being able to give back to the community that continues to support us,” Kovener said.
Survey of 27 students
photo by Vivian Munger
Junior Noah Weidman working at the new location of Kovener’s Korner.
MORE THAN A RACE
A
mill race tradition for competitve runners and hobby joggers alike
by Noah Weidman design by Gabe Marsh
Runners to your marks! The crowd of participants take a step back, anxiously awaiting the one unmistakable sound of the starting gun going off, marking the 13 annual start of the Mill Race Marathon.
There are training plans online that one could follow to prepare that are specifically designed for whatever distance you wish to race. White River Running employee Erika Kahlenbeck has experience running and following running plans.
“I’ve had different plans over the years, but really just adding mileage, I like to do my long runs over the weekends, so like making it a little bit longer each time, and then working it up to like 11, and running like four times a week,” Kahlenbeck said.
Nutrition is something runners pay attention to while they are training. Carbohydrates and protein are two of the most common things to keep in mind when thinking about nutrition. Foods like pasta and steak can both be sources to fuel the body before a race. We have a few teachers that will be participating in the races, including English teacher Nicole Decker.
“Focusing on protein and usually the day before, just kind of eating the same thing we do before long runs. Our fuel during the runs and training are Nerd’s Gummy Clusters,” Decker said.
In addition to nutrition, runners and walkers focus on specialized footwear to make sure they are comfortable during the race. With these choices, they can avoid injuries. Some of the top shoe companies are: Nike, New Balance, On, Brooks and Saucony. White River Running Company can fit participants for the right shoe for their feet. English teacher Grace McDougall has firsthand experience with both good and bad shoes.
“Last time when I ran the race I actually just ran it in a pair of sneakers from like Goodwill, and then afterwards I thought to myself maybe I should get some actual running shoes, so I can’t remember what exactly they’re called, something Saucony,” McDougall said.
With food and shoe preparation, participants depend on race day energy.
“Race day is usually pretty exciting, but I always get nervous before our long training runs, but I know if we just do it will be all over,” Decker said.
BEST PLACES TO WATCH THE RACE
• At the start and finish of the Marathon on Washington St
• 11th St
• Lafayette Ave
• Franklin St
• 3rd St
• Bartholomew Public Libary
• Brown St
• Lindsey St
• 16th St
• Sycamore St
photo by Gabe Marsh
Mill Race Marathon Countdown at White River Running Company
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Exhibit Columbus returns for the fall in downtown area
by Lois Guest
1. Miller Prize recipient Adaptive Operations created ‘Accessing Nostalgia’ at the Crump Theatre.
2. Miller Prize recipient Studio Barnes created ‘Joy Riding’ on top of the Jackson Street Parking Garage.
3. Miller Prize recipient Studio Cooke John created ‘Lift’ in the sunken courtyard of First Christian Church.
4. Students from Washington University in St. Louis created ‘Inside Out’ located in the library plaza.
5. Miller Prize recipient AD-WO created ‘Ellipsis’ on the grounds of the former Irwin Block Building.
6. Students from the New Jersey Institute of Technology created ‘The Steel Horsie’ outside of the Bartholemew County Historical Society.
7. Students from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign created ‘Pool/Side’ located in the library plaza.
8. The Bartholomew County Education Team created ‘Valence’ outside of the J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program building.
THE PARKING DILEMMA
Students share their opinions about the brand-new parking passes
by Allorah Purtlebaugh design by Gabe Marsh
With the introduction of the new school year, new policies implemented is the requirement of parking passes for student drivers.
Junior Adalyn Summers shares her respective opinion on the passes.
“I think that parking passes are kind of annoying because you have to pay for them, but other than that, it does not really bother me,” Summer said.
Summers also highlights the unrealistic need for the passes.
“Parking passes make it easier for staff to figure out if students are parking in the teacher lot, but it does not really solve the parking issue at all,” Summers said. “Many students park in the teacher lot because the student lot is completely full when school starts, and if they park in the tennis lot, it will take even longer to get to school, making them even more late. It’s important to be on time, but sometimes things happen and you’re late.”
With busy parking lots it makes it difficult for students to find parking spots in the first place.
“The actual solution to the problem would be giving the students more parking. Right
now, the whole back half of the parking lot is taken up by construction, and if it weren’t there, then we would have enough parking for every student who drives, and no one would feel like they have to park in the teacher lot,” Summers said. “Also, parking passes are useful to know how many students need to be able to park, and it does make it easier to see if a student is parking in the teacher lot, but overall, I feel like it doesn’t make a huge difference. Students are still going to park in the teacher lot because there is nowhere to park in the student lots, and the teachers have a bunch of space left over. And then students are going to be pulled out of their class and told to move their car, which distracts them from schoolwork and makes them miss lessons. They should focus on the root of the problem instead of trying to fix the effects.”
Junior Kaitlyn Netser is also opposed to the parking situation. “I don’t think they really needed it. The teachers already had their parking passes, and if they really wanted kids to stay out of the teacher lot, they should have enforced discipline for parking there a long time ago instead of waiting for it to become
a big problem.” Netser said. “It really only improved the parking for the teachers. It keeps students out of the teacher’s lots, but that just leads to fewer spaces in the already limited student lots.”
With students being overtly against the parking passes, Parking Pass Coordinator Melissa Chapman shares her views on parking.
“There are benefits to the school and the student. Passes help to ensure that only eligible students are parking on our campus here at CNHS, and if there is an incident, we can quickly look up the vehicle(s) involved to track issues and enforce rules.” Chapman said.
She also covers her role and its importance.
“Managing parking passes involves the following steps: organizing and maintaining a Spreadsheet of all issued passes, handling payments, and distributing passes to students,” Chapman said. “I believe they’re important for determining who should or shouldn’t be in our parking lots, ensuring everyone’s safety.”
MAP OF PARKING
Places students can and can
NORTH
SLOWLY TURNING
Students direct play and talk about how the themes connect to real life issues
by Chloe Feliciano
GOOD directed by senior Elizabeth Alderfer for her senior project debuted this past weekend.
“Good follows the life of John Halder, a German literature professor, as he gets slowly sucked into the Nazi party,” Alderfer said. “The show follows his interactions with both his family and friends.”
The play takes place in 1940s Germany during the Nazi regime, telling the story of a man living through it. Hadler originally didn’t believe in the party’s ideology, but he joined to protect himself. He is drawn into the party in the hope of protecting his teaching position at the University, since only Nazi Party members were getting promoted,” Alderfer said.
He is conflicted during the play about his true feelings and what he wants to do, versus the
actions he takes.
“He looks first at protecting himself, never stepping back to understand why others are doing the same thing,” Alderfer said.
The play explores several different themes, but there is one that can be connected to modern everyday life.
“The general ‘theme’ of the play follows the corruption of a good person into a bad cause,” Alderfer said. “The show can be analyzed in many ways, and the audience can draw their own conclusions about Halder’s mental state and how someone becomes a ‘bad’ person.”
Senior Cage Elliot is taking the lead role in GOOD.
“I think everyone has had a little bit of peer pressure in their life,” Elliot said. “I definitely have been.”
This is one of the main reasons Alderfer chose the play.
“I think the main reason I chose it was because of how it made you question your life, how you interact with others, and the increasing polarization of politics around the world,” Alderfer said.
Alderfer believes the message is important to understand and to incorporate into your own life.
“I think it’s important to question your beliefs and test them, and Good, at least for me, studies that under a microscope,” Alderfer said. “No one ever realizes how far they’re being pushed into ‘bad’ when they are slowly sucked in.”
Elliot describes more about the play’s message.
“It’s just standing your ground,” Elliot said. “You have to have your mindset and have to make that be your own. Just don’t fall, hold your mindset.”
HISTORY OF THE PLAY
1923 - Beer Hall Putsch
A failed coup attempt by Adolf Hitler in Munich.
1925 - Hitler writes Mein Kampf
Mein Kampf (“My Struggle”) detailed Hitlers ideals that would come to shape the Nazi party ideology.
1926 - Nazi party fails
From 1926 to 1928, the Nazi party only recieved 1.6 and 2.5% of the vote.
1930 - The Great Depression hits
The Great Depression brought economic devastation. The people began to think the Weimar government wasn’t able to solve the crisis.
1930 - Success in Elections
The Nazis campaigned throughout September with the help of their propaganda minister, Joseph Goebbels. They ended up winning 18% of the vote, which is significant in German elections.
1933 - Hitler Rises to Power
After several losses, president Hindenburg appointed Adolf Hitler as Chancellor. He quickly takes the steps to reorganize Germany from a democracy to a dictatorship.
photo by Aldo Ramos
Senior Elizabeth Alderfer acts in GOOD the play.
MARCHING MADNESS
The Sound and Spirit of Columbus members discuss the Sep. 6 Invitational hosted by North
by Cecilia Gutierrez design by Jaidheep Challatur
The sound of music wafts through the stadium. Each section of the band playing their part, all fusing together to create one sound. The stands are occupied with marching band fans, parents and friends. All of the summer days spent at band camps and rehearsals will pay off for this performance. This year’s show is titled Elysium, drawing inspiration from a dream-like world. Starting off with a teach theme for the first half, the second half transitions into a more free and less structured piece.
Each year, the Columbus North Invitational is the first competition for The Sound and Spirit of Columbus, or SSC, to kick off the competitive season. Along with SSC, the invitational gives other bands a chance to kick off their competitive season, and gives marching band fans to see other high schools. Senior Daniel Johnson describes the different areas from which the bands are from.
“Eighteen bands are invited from Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Everyone has been practicing their shows from the beginning of the summer up until now,” Johnson said. “There are wind sections marching the field, color guard dancing and throwing flags, and the pit percussion up front with various other instruments.”
Along with seeing other schools, it is a chance for SSC to show off their skills and work that they have put in during the many rehearsals leading up to the first invitational. Sophomore Eden Gover describes the atmosphere of the invitationals.
“A total of 17 bands, including our band, will be performing their shows that they have been learning and working on this season,” Gover said. “There are five different classes that bands are grouped into according to
their size. The smallest groups are in class A and the largest groups are in 5A.”
This year, like previous years, the first invitational has been hosted by North. Drum Major Clark Moats describes the responsibility of hosting such an event.
“North plays a big role,” Moats said, “they send out invites and take care of all the fundraisers and food.”
Although the show is the first competition for most of the bands, Martinez explains the difference with this performance of Elysium. Junior Lili Martinez explains the performance role North hosts.
“North acts as the host school for other bands,” Martinez explained, “we don’t compete with them, but at the end of the competition we have an exhibition show and we perform for the bands.”
Along with live music, the invitational also has other opportunities to support the bands. Martinez also shares her thoughts on the atmosphere the invitational creates.
“I’d say the performances are all very exciting,” Martinez said. “Also, there are vendors selling many things like food and jewelry and band merch.”
Johnson also reflects on the environment that the invitational creates.
“I think that it is exciting to see all of the big bands in our area play. Lots of loud music and impressive visual performances will be happening throughout the night, Johnson said. “It’s like a big concert.”
With many different reasons to come, Martinez explains the importance of showing up to support.
“The invitational raises money for the band,” Martinez said, “and it’s a great way to see the talents of both Columbus’s band and other schools.”
MARCHING BAND FACTS
- The Sound and Spirit of Columbus’s 2025 drum majors are Francesca Bates , Vince Lecher, and Clark Moats
- There are multiple sections of band in Columbus North, they include Marching Band, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Orchestra, and Color Guard
- The Sound and Spirit of Columbus performed their show at the 2024 Bands of America, Grand National Championship at Indianapolis
The Sound and Spirit of Columbus marching band performing at the North vs East game
photo by Lois Guest
OPINION KING OF THE SHORTS
From the start of 2019, Tiktok has been the top dog of all of the short-based videos, from dancing compilations, food videos, to short history lessons; TikTok had it all. TikTok would see success for a while, up until 2023, when Instagram reels would hit the ground running with its outrageous videos. From really cringy videos to gritty raw footage of vehicle crashes. Instagram reels is on a generational run, with people who used to watch Tiktoks religiously, switching completely over to Instagram reels.
One of the many reasons why people would switch to Reels is the randomness. One reel you’ll see a nice sports highlight, the next you’ll see a Reel that is an original sentence that a Victorian woman would combust if she read it. It never has a dead set algorithm that TikTok has.
On the other hand, TikTok has that set in stone algorithm that everyone loves. These are known as different “toks” These Toks can go from anywhere from foodtok to booktok, there is something there for everyone. A lot of tiktoks also come from edits, which is what TikTok is mainly known for.
See, I love Instagram Reels with all of my heart. I was on Instagram Reels when I was
“A
deeper dive into the differences between the kings of short based videos.”
by Levi Tobias
younger because my parents did not want me to have TikTok, due to the randomness of the relatively new TikTok algorithm. Not knowing what you were going to watch was a big issue, due to all of the random inappropriate things.
YouTube shorts would come about, and then Facebook Reels, etc. There would be many different types of short based videos, contributing to the lower attention span of people today. YouTube shorts would consist of some crazy videos known as “brainrot.” I try to stay away from brainrot terms, or videos in general, such as “Bombardino Crocodilo” or “Skibidi Toilet,” not being a fan.
Over all, I would have to say that Instagram Reels are the best in the big three. Reels have always been super easy to scroll, and would always be much funnier than TikTok. I have some vivid memories of watching Reels silently in class while nothing was happening and having to suppress my laughter. I never got that from TikTok.
Number one, body movement; no sitting still. Number two, only speak in glory; leave your baggage at home. Number three, don’t tap the glass. These are the three tenets of Tyler, The Creator’s DON’T TAP THE GLASS, his latest installment to his now nine-album length discography that I deem as his most experimental album to date. This album is unlike any of his music we’ve experienced in the last decade. While Cherry Bomb, his fourth album, is deemed an experimental album due to his coming out of his shell from his previous album, Wolf, exploring a darker theme of twisted love, this recent album throws the listener off completely and gives us something that he’s never done before.
Tyler, the Creator is known for having stories overarching in the albums he releases. In his most popular album to date, IGOR, Tyler popularizes the idea of a concept album, following the persona of a character named Igor, who experiences a messy love triangle and goes through an emotional journey from falling in love to heartbreak and eventual regret. This album is one that is nothing compared to the album he released this year. DTTG has no concept, no
A NEW PERSPECTIVE
Tyler’s new album is a bold step forward in a new direction
by Aldo Ramos-Soto
overarching plot and no story. This is just an album to enjoy. Tyler, the Creator’s fanbase has always tried to look deep into whatever he does, like Taylor Swift’s fanbase. Tyler, the Creator decided to create this album so his fanbase would appreciate just appreciate his music, rather than look into every lyric possible. He created this album for people to have fun.
Tyler, the Creator has always tended to be the odd one out in the music industry, whether that be through his music and word choices, or what he says outside of his songs in the real world. While fitting in with the rest of pop/hip-hop artists would’ve been a safer, more guaranteed option, he decided to take a shot in the dark and create a section of music for those who didn’t want the traditional artists that follow each other and follow each other’s lyrical tendencies.
DON’T TAP THE GLASS is an album he didn’t advertise; he only put out a release date only days before its release, during his tour for his second-to-most recent album, Chromakopia. He knew that his fans would popularize it themselves because he knows that the people don’t want the usual music; Tyler stands out because he’s not traditional, he’s what people only strive to be; different from the rest.
After a little more than a year’s wait, Sabrina Carpenter strikes again with her 7th studio album titled “A Man’s Best Friend.” After listening to this album a couple of times, I have to say I think I was expecting too much because I expected something more whimsical like its predecessor. The lead single, “Manchild,” is a deceptively sweet-sounding song that combines country-tinged synth pop. Personally, “Manchild” will always get me moving, and I love the upbeat nature of the song. The next four songs are where I have issues. The beginning of “Tears” sounds a lot like something Ariana Grande would do, and I feel like it doesn’t flow. I understand that Carpenter’s style is very provocative, but I feel this one is simply too much. The lyrics are such a big part of this song’s message and theme that I will be skipping this one. The intro to “My Man on Willpower” is super loud and isn’t appealing to the ears, but I really enjoy her vocals here. The lyrics aren’t the best, but with Carpenter, it’s usually hit or miss. Track four, “Sugar Talking”, asks for love to be proven through actions or to stop wasting time. It has a slight country vibe, fitting Carpenter’s versatile style. Overall, the song feels just adequate. “We Almost Broke Up Last Night” feels similar to songs from her older work and is repetitive. I think Sabrina had a lot of potential with something revolving around this topic, but it just didn’t deliver. On “Nobody’s Son”, Carpenter does something different with the beat and
MAN’S “MIDDEST” FRIEND
Did Sabrina’s newest album meet expectations
by Lou Briand
instrumentals and steers away from her norm. This song talks about being the backup friend and feeling hopeless that there isn’t anyone left for you. I absolutely love this one, and it may be my favorite. With its soft synth intro, “Never Getting Laid” is refreshing and follows the previous track well. The lyrics have a very similar vibe to “Manchild”, but it is constructed well. Despite sounding a lot like some of her old songs (once again), “When Did You Get Hot?” brings back her old style in a good way. I have mixed feelings about “Go Go Juice”. The song uses a dual meaning of “go go juice” as a strong drink to fuel a night of regretful but relieving drunk-dialing. “Don’t Worry I”ll Make You Worry” isn”t horrible, but it’s also not great, and it didn’t leave a lasting impression. “House Tour” has a lot of clever double meanings, and after listening to it a couple of times, it’s growing on me. The last track is “Goodbye”, which is very fitting. This song is a playful yet “acidic” send-off. Complete with multilingual goodbyes, it solidifies its role as a powerful finale to the album. Overall, I give this album a 7.5/10. I had to listen to it a few times to enjoy it. This album feels very confident, and I’m glad she is getting more comfortable in this industry. “Man’s Best Friend” is sure to spark some controversy about the lyrics she sings when parents realize what their children are listening to.
Cabaret. An electrifying, sultry musical with a dark underlying meaning hidden underneath the seams of glitz and glamour. For context, Cabaret is set in the late 1930s with the rise of the national socialist party. In the story, the Kit Kat Club serves as a sort of “distraction” to the characters, while still reflecting the outside world to the audience.
CABARET
Billy Porter’s performance of “ The Emcee” in Cabaret sparks controversy throughout the theatre community by
Allorah Purtlebaugh
Cabaret has had many revivals over the years, but with the show coming to a close, the infamous Billy Porter has taken on the role of the Emcee with a nothing short of disappointing performance. The Emcee allows the audience to see bits and pieces of the character without being too transparent. With Porter’s interpretation of the Emcee, he ruins the mysterious aspect of the character. He gives the Emcee a particular backstory and set of beliefs when in reality, the Emcee should be an overall blank slate when it comes to these things. The Emcee isn’t supposed to have a complex backstory; they’re supposed to distract the audience with charming mannerisms and, as the story progresses, fall apart and become more sinister. Of course, Porter and many actors who have played this role have made the character their own, but you can’t take away the most important aspect of the Emcee.
Not to mention, Porter keeps the same amount of energy throughout the whole show, which makes the character lose its depth. It also takes away
from the story and makes the audience confused. Porter also adds imprudent vocal riffs in the songs, especially in the 5th number of Act Two, “ If You Could See Her (The Gorilla Song).” Porter belts these extensive riffs throughout the whole song, when the basis of the song is to encourage the audience to look past first impressions. Specifically, the gorilla represents a person of Jewish descent, making it entirely disrespectful for Porter to be making this about himself. Also, in recent showings of this number, Porter has been breaking the fourth wall due to the audience laughing during the song. The humorous aspect of the song is a part of the show. It’s supposed to show how unserious the world took the tragedy in Germany. So, when Porter breaks the fourth wall, it takes away from the whole aspect of the song and shows undebatable disrespect to the show’s morals when this show should be taken seriously, especially in times such as these.
BUILDING BLOCKS: DIVERSITY
Triangle staff reflect on diversity in the community
Columbus has created and curated a vibrant community full of organizations, clubs, businesses, and cultures. Because of these elements, it creates a very welcoming, unique, and special environment for different people with various walks of life.
Numerous affirmative actions have been taking place ever since the Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964. With different organizations, clubs, and traditions starting, countless lives have been affected by numerous communities.
Similarities of a person’s race, sexuality, heritage, religion and moral goals have helped societies grow and bond by being focused on specific
qualities of themselves.
Harvard Business School Article mentions that “diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are essential to fostering a positive work culture.”
Author Michael Boyles also mentions that “through exposure to diverse perspectives, you can improve employee morale, promote business ethics, and drive creative problem-solving and innovation.”
From a more communitybased perspective, Columbus has multiple statistics showing the differences in its population. According to data.census.gov, 17.4% of the population speaks a language other than language at home, with Spanish being the most spoken language other than English. According to columbus.in.us, 54 languages are
spoken throughout the school system.
Along with multiple languages being spoken, Columbus also has a diverse population in regards to race. According to bestneighborhood. org, Columbus has a diversity rate of 78 out of 100, which is higher than communities surrounding Columbus.
A common place that diversity can be located in the community of Columbus is here at Columbus North. SWENEXT, Multicultural Student Club, L.O.V.E Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) are all clubs that students here can participate in. By students having the ability to participate in clubs that they identify with, they have the opportunity to express themselves in a setting
where their peers have shared opinions, situations and find a sense of belonging.
Along with clubs in schools, the community that Columbus has curated has festivals and events that are based on celebrating the differences that unite the community. Ethnic Expo draws attention to multiple cultures that have been in the community, from Asian to Latino to European and far more. Other events include Columbus Pride and Fiesta Latina, with many more different events popping up year round. Having festivities such as these fosters a sense of belonging and celebrates the differences that makes our Columbus community diverse.
COMICS BY CLAIRE
Junior Claire Rawlings doodles about diversity and clubs.
PIECES OF A WHOLE
Students share their opinions on diversity at North
by Cassie Osburn, Claire Rawlings, Colin Amini design by Bella Herbert, Maddie Williams
LOVE CLUB WITH JIMENA PUENTE O
Q: Why choose lead LOVE club?
A: I feel like it’s a really good way to bring a community together, find new friends, and also get some volunteer hours.
Q: Why did you decide to join?
A: I feel like it’s a great opportunity to get volunteer hours. Right now we’re working on Fiesta Latina and we’re taking volunteer hours for being at the event, and I feel like it’s a great way to meet new friends.
Q: What does your identity mean to you?
A: I feel like [Love club] can help students find a good friend
n January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” fulfilling one of his primary campaign promises. The issue of diversity has become one of the most tightly contested and polarizing of the modern political age, and one that has infiltrated everyday life. Of the many acutely aware of the debate is senior James Williams, who has developed his own opinion on the value of diversity in a community.
“I definitely think that diversity in a community is important because I think every culture has something that other cultures can take from it and even implement,” Williams said.
Williams has firsthand experience with other cultures, as he attended a Spanish immersion program over the summer in Oviedo, Spain.
“I spoke only Spanish the entire time, and I went to school five days a week and we learned about not only linguistics, but also culture from Spain,” Williams said. “I visited many places, and it was a great time, and I got to experience another culture.”
English language specialist, Chinese teacher and LOVE club sponsor Miah Nickerson has not only been able to learn about other cultures, but has found connection with her own.
“I also think I have really come to understand myself and my own culture a lot more by seeing other people’s and finding the things that are similar and different,” Nickerson said.
Cultural education often has a tangible impact on someone’s life, according to Williams.
“Learning about other cultures has taught me about how other people view my culture and it’s also taught me a few things I can take away from their culture and implement in my life,” Williams said.
There are a myriad of benefits stemming from diversity in addition to learning about other cultures, according to Japanese student and junior Om Harshadh Ganesh Kumar.
“[Diversity] is important because getting to be in a diverse range of people, it’s not only getting to learn about new cultures, but it’s also great to expand the number of views you get and perspectives you get on a certain topic,” Ganesh Kumar said.
Nickerson shares this sentiment.
“The world is diverse,” Nickerson said. “The world is the world. The world is not Indiana and America. So I think practicing for getting along with people who don’t think in the exact same way as you is really important because it’s going to be very intense to do it for the first time ever as an adult.”
Nickerson furthers this idea by warning against getting trapped in an echo chamber.
“Where the only thing that you’re really hearing from other people is that same thing that you already think, even if what you think is good, I think that still needs to be challenged at times, so that you can really be firm in what you believe,” Nickerson said.
Freshman Valeria Cortez believes that North has been relatively successful at ensuring that students are exposed to a variety of viewpoints.
“North is 100% on the more diverse side of schools and communities that I’ve been in,” Cortez said. “It’s like there’s people from everywhere around the world, people that have
been in thousands of different places and different situations. And so it’s like, I feel like you don’t really feel alone.”
North is not just diverse in terms of experience, but it is diverse in terms of mindset as well, according to Cortez.
“I think that’s one of the things I like about North is that I’ve learned so many different cultures and different things that I don’t think I ever would have learned if I hadn’t met them,” Cortez said. “Part of that’s also because they’re open-minded. They’re not scared that people are gonna judge them based off of their culture, and so they share what they do.”
Nickerson believes that such diversity at North is a major draw for people from all around the school corporation.
“I think North is really special and really lucky that we have such a diverse population,” Nickerson said. “I think we have 60 languages represented in BCSC, maybe more than that if I’m not mistaken. I think that’s what makes people want to be at this school. You can find a friend who has a similar experience to you and you can support each other through that. You can also find a million friends who have something completely different going on, and get something from that as well. I really love it here.”
Junior Sophia Imafuji has felt this support from her community on a personal level.
“It’s like creating a home and like a place where you’re included and where you belong,” Imafuji said. “Having a good community helps me feel less isolated.”
Imafuji extends this idea.
“I think [understanding the experiences of others] makes it easier to connect if you already have someone who knows your culture and is part of your community,” Imafuji said. “That really helps with feeling less isolated and less lonely.”
Ganesh Kumar has especially appreciated recent changes implemented just this year.
“I even noticed recently that the school started having the announcements come on in Spanish too, which I saw as a great move to step forward in diversifying our population and better representing certain groups of our school,” Ganesh Kumar said.
Welcoming someone into the community doesn’t always have to be a complicated action, according to the school’s interpreter Lety Vazquez.
“When somebody new comes here not knowing the language or not knowing the community, let’s talk about anybody that first comes to North, just an open smile will change the whole day for that person,” Vazquez said.
Nickerson has been able to bear personal witness to how simple connection can impact a student.
“I’ve had students who will make a friend with an American student,” Nickerson
“My identity to me means like who I am like as a person. So like the things that make me me. So what I find interesting, the type of beliefs that I have, and why I spend my time on.”
freshman Valeria Cortez
said. “It’s a huge, huge thing. They finally have a real person to talk to to use this language that they’re working on. It can be a huge motivator.”
Although she didn’t move here from another country, Cortez also values learning alongside a diverse range of people.
“In a school, if I’m in a classroom full of people of different races, like different identities and different personalities and looks, then it kind of just makes me feel like it’s easier to just be myself because nobody feels like they have to fit in to like a certain like criteria or expectation,” Cortez said.
Vazquez goes on to describe how even the supposed language barrier is not a barrier at all when trying to connect with someone.
WHATDOES YOURI D E NAEMYTITN
“I think that feeling included is not a matter of language,” Vazquez said. “Feeling included or making somebody feel included, it doesn’t matter if you speak the same language or not. You can make somebody feel really comfortable and welcome without saying a word.”
The language barrier might not necessarily exist in terms of connection, but, according to Nickerson, the language barrier can be a much more daunting obstacle when it comes to learning.
“It’s a lot of mental exhaustion,” Nickerson said. “Every moment you’re putting a hundred percent into just trying to figure out what people are telling you.”
Nickerson elaborates on why students who aren’t fluent in English sometimes struggle with their schoolwork.
“The really frustrating thing for a lot of my students is like, they feel like they sort of need to choose between if they’re going to learn the content or they’re going to learn English because your brain can only do so much,” Nickerson said.
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While Nickerson’s students have been immersed in an unfamiliar language and culture, others choose to join one of the school’s language clubs to learn about life in other parts of the world, such as Vice President of the Spanish Club Eliza Bodem.
“We’re learning about different cultures, and we’re doing that in Spanish club too, with all these different activities, and it really works to broaden your horizons and learn new things,” Bodem said.
For Imafuji, having a variety of clubs available to students makes the school feel more inclusive.
“I think a lot of people are trying to actively make connections and talk about them,” Imafuji said. “There’s a lot of things that I know that I can be a part of so I think I feel connected.”
Nickerson goes on to explain the value of clubs for those who struggle with the new environment.
“I think students really like having a place in the school where they’re speaking in their first language,” Nickerson said.
In addition to being more comfortable with the language, students can regain some of their autonomy by joining clubs focused on foreign cultures,
according to Nickerson.
“It’s a space at the school that they have some control over,” Nickerson said.
Said aspects of these clubs are draws for all sorts of students, according to Bodem.
“Just to see all the diversity that’s in the group is really cool,” Bodem said. “I hope that the people that go to Spanish club can see some of that and see the different things we do.”
Nickerson highlights what she sees as a benefit of having diversity within a group.
“I think like if we all came from the same place, if we all had the same experiences, there would be no point of meeting together as people and talking because we wouldn’t have anything to share,” Nickerson said.
Cortez voices her opinion on the value of
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individual differences.
“I don’t think that anybody’s like made or like meant to fit in,” Cortez said. “I think that we’re all different for a reason and I think it’s something that you should be proud of, not something that you should be ashamed of.”
Vazquez shares a similar opinion regarding the concept of “fitting in.”
“You don’t have to fit or to change the way you are to be accepted,” Vazquez said. “You need to be yourself.”
This is an idea that Cortez also believes in.
“There’s really no point in lying about who you are,” Cortez said. “Nobody’s meant to be like you; you’re the only you.”
Ganesh Kumar advises against not talking to someone new simply because of fear.
“I would definitely say to be yourself,
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1. Spanish teacher Meagan Hearne helping sophomore Cole Collins
2. Teacher Miah Nickerson with her Chinese one class
3. Japanese teacher Elizabeth Bays giving her lesson to her AP class
4. French teacher Karen Bray and students playing games
5. German teacher Amelia Shaw teaching her German two class
go out, be open, talk with a lot of people,” Ganesh Kumar said. “Don’t be afraid because no one’s going to say, ew, you’re different from me. No one’s going to be like that. Just go and be open, be talkative.”
According to Nickerson, diversity should always remain one of our primary focuses at school.
“I would wonder what our purpose is at school if it is not to include everybody,” Nickerson said.
Vazquez shares one last piece of advice for people new to the school community.
“Don’t close your arms, don’t close your smile,” Vazquez said. “Just [be] open to the opportunity to meet somebody else.”
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NEW TO THE FIELD
The soccer team welcome a new goalie to the squad. by Owen Grimes design by
Jaidheep Challatur
BNico De Linan Palacious playing in the North vs East game
lades of grass soar as the cleats of soccer players from the non-stop kicking and running, attempting to aim the ball just right towards the goal, dodging obstacles in the process. All of this work just to be blocked by a particular obstacle in the way, the goalie, Junior Nico De Linan Palacios. Having a steady or level team can make a huge difference towards greatness. Varsity Head Soccer Coach Andy Glover explains what separates the good players from the great players.
“Discipline and attention to detail are critical qualities of our players and team.
We are not necessarily seeking the best players, but rather the right players,” Glover said.”
With the proper mindset set, it’s amazing what students/ athletes can achieve.
De Linan Palacios describes his first game on a new team and his goal for the season ahead.
“ It was against Noblesville, they said to me that they were a good team. I was nervous because the start of the game is different.” De Linan Palacios said, “I think we can win regionals and so much more.”
Places can leave a lasting impression and plenty of shared memories. De Linan Palacios
Junior Nico De Linan Palacious
“I think we can win regionals and so much more.”
explains some of the best parts about living in Spain, as well as some of his favorite foods.
“The best part about living in Spain, you have a lot of things you can do in all of the towns.”
De Linan Palacios,” You have cinema, restaurants, a park to go with your friends, the weather is very good, and the food is also very good. Paella and barbecue are some of my favorites.”
Glover expands on the overall theme or mood of the start of this season and some of the goals that the team is working to achieve.
“Expectations are high as the team enters the first third of the season, which goes way too fast. We strive to consistently perform at the upper range of our abilities every time we gather. So the mindset of the team is to engage in a challenging process of success and development to produce
the most mature performances we can. Glover said, “Season to season, our goal of winning championships remains. We are most proud of the team’s accomplishments, and being consistently ranked in the top 20 in the state is not an easy task. I’m exceptionally proud of the team!”
Q: What’s the best thing about America so far?
A: “I think we can win regionals and so much more.”
Q: What was your favorite food in Spain and America.
A: “Paella and here the barbecue.”
photo by Gabe Marsh
Junior
THE GAME IS ON
Setting the Field for Success
by Noah Weidman design by Cayden Chandler
The football team beat the Whiteland high school Whiteland 49-7 on Aug. 22 to start their season off strong. “Coach Haston always makes sure to pack our schedule to give us the best outlook possible, so when we go into the season, it’s nothing new when we face that tougher competition,” senior Sam Perry said.
As well as scrimmages, the BullDogs were busy over the summer with a packed practice schedule, including conditioning, seven on seven, looking at film, and kickoff returns. During the school year, teammates are expected to be in a weights class or be working out on their own outside of school.
Junior Sebastian Jackson gives us a look into the efforts that went into beating Whiteland.
“Against Whiteland, every day we were watching film, watching their defense and watching their offense, and then going out on the field and repeating their stuff for the varsity so they could see it.”
Jackson said.
According to senior Sam Perry, the football team’s culture is their key to victory.
“(The team) needs to be together and have a strong bond, so that you can trust each other on Friday nights.”
The team attended a camp at Taylor University that helped improve the team culture among other things, and it proved to be a massive success.
“Everybody knows everybody’s got their backs, and it just allows everybody to play freely and know that the other guys are going to be right there behind you to back you up,” sophomore Hunter Koharchick said.
Koharchick said that summer was spent helping him prepare for the season.
“It was more building confidence in my team, just getting to see that my team is good at football, and they’re confident, and they can make plays. That built the confidence for me to be ready for this season,” Koharchick said.
The Bull Dogs preparing to take on their cross-town rivals Columbus East
photo by Lois Guest
photo by Nolan Sparkman
GOING THE DISTANCE
CNXC runners begin again following a state-recognized season in 2024
by Vivian Munger design by Aldo Ramos-Soto
CNXC is starting this season with last year’s IHSAA State Cross Country Championship rankings of sixth place for boys and tenth for girls, setting their sights on a season of unity, improvement, and success. Junior Brooklyn Donner, a returning team member, reflects on her team’s goals for the season ahead.
“We want to try to do better than we did last year, and I think Coach really wants us to have a good culture this year,” Donner said.
After training during the summer and practicing after every school day, the team atmosphere is a major motivator for these athletes.
“For example, there have been times where we have to get in a morning run, and we have the opportunity to all do it on our own or wake up earlier and come here,” junior Graham Pumphrey said. “Everybody is in agreement that we’d rather just wake up earlier and come here and run together because we want to spend time with each other, we want to be around each other more.”
The team culture has quickly impacted new members as they make their high school debut.
“I’m proud of the way that we’ve all gotten better since the beginning of the summer,” freshman Kylie Brinksneader said. “I haven’t really been with them for that long, but I can see that we’ve all improved.”
From long practices to big meets, motivation is something different for every
runner.
“[I’m motivated by] telling myself I can do it and just encouraging other people; them encouraging you back and people cheering for you,” Brinksneader said.
Training is a constant process to reach both team and personal goals, and in the busiest part of the season, these teams practice every day after school with meets once or twice a week.
“If it’s just a regular mileage day, it’s probably like five miles,” Donner explains. “But on workouts it’s like seven or eight in total, if it’s not a double threshold, which is two workouts, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.”
Over many practices, meets, and countless miles, these athletes can see the difference not just on the course but in their mindsets.
“That aspect of hard work that has just become second nature at this point, I don’t have to think twice about putting forth my best,” Pumphrey said.
Sophomore Caleb Niewedde is also driven by personal performance.
“It sometimes can be mentally challenging, for the negative part,” Niewedde said. “Just running good times and staying healthy, not getting hurt.”
Donner concludes with the fact that an endurance sport is just that - constant improvement.
“Even if it’s hard, it’ll get better if you stay with it,” Donner said. “There’s always positives to it; it’s not all just the sport, it’s the team.”
“We talked about having a bag full of motivation. So if your motivation runs out in one place - if your personal motivation runs out - you’ve still got a team that motivates you, you’ve still got goals that motivate you,”
junior Graham Pumphrey
CROSS EVENTS
Oct. 4th
Nike Valley Twilight
Oct. 18th
Sectionals
Oct. 11th
Brownsburg Mini Invite
Oct. 25th
Regionals
Coach Sluder high-fives the boys cross country team before their first race against East. photos by Aldo Ramos
NEW ERA ON THE COURT
An insight into volleyballs new coaching staff
The volleyball team, known for its highly competitive nature, has undergone a change in coaching staff.
Players are experiencing new coaching styles and different team mechanics. Sophomore Harper Brand is a player on the JV volleyball team and plays the position of libero.
“I enjoy the new environment and the new coaching styles that they bring, and I really like the new environment of practices and games,” Brand said.
With new coaches come new experiences and different practice and game formats.
“The new coaches do a lot of mental exercises, so I think it will help us grow as people and that’ll help us come together,” Brand said.
Having a supportive coach and coaching environment can be one of the most important elements in sports.
by Lou Briand design by Rue Payne
Varsity coach Sarah Stair has coached volleyball for 11 years and is her team’s biggest fan.
“I want my players to have a firm understanding of how much I believe in them. It’s not uncommon for me to lose my voice during a match because I’m cheering so loudly for them in their successes,” Stair said.
Significant changes occurred with the staff change, and both players and coaches adjusted accordingly.
“The biggest change that I wanted to make this year was to create a different culture within the volleyball program, one that is based upon encouragement, accountability, and character,” Stair said.
Both coaches and players are excited about this development as players’ and coaches’ goals are aligning, leading to a positive start to the season. Allison White is the junior varsity coach and teaches elementary during the day, and she is enjoying spending time with high school students. With this new energy on the court, the coaching staff is pushing players to be the best version of themselves and investing in their players.
VARSITY VOLLEYBALL CALENDAR
September 24, 2025
Floyd Central Home
September 30, 2025
Bedford North Lawrence Home
October 2, 2025
Columbus East Away
October 9, 2025
Franklin Community Home
October 7, 2025
Boomington South Home
“My biggest goal for myself is to ensure that everything I do and say creates the best environment for the players to grow both as players and in character,” Stair said.
With this new support system the coaches are providing the players with, the pressure is on, and they are expected to go far this season.
“I know they have the ability to win the conference and to also win Sectionals for the
first time in school history,” Stair said, “so those are additional goals that I believe are achievable.”
The coaches are adjusting and learning how to work with the team efficiently despite not having a lot of time to acclimate to the new team.
“I think both the JV and varsity teams have made huge improvements since our limited contact time in April,” White said.
This progress reflects not only the players’ hard work but the new energy and unique coaching styles that new coaches bring.
“I tend to be a very feedback-heavy coach. It’s helpful for players when they can better understand how to properly do a skill and what they need to tweak to play more successfully,” Stair said.
Stair has a good approach to game strategy, and getting ready both effectively and beneficially.
“As I prepare for matches, I typically study stats along with game video, when available,” Stair said.
New coaches bring new possibilities, and as White said, “We are all very excited to see how the season progresses.”
Varsity volleyball team playing against Bloomington North photo by Aldo Ramos
SUMMER MOVIES
Students share their favorite movies from this summer by
Sarynel Barbosa
HOME VS THE THEATER
HOME
20 watch movies at home
BOTH
3 watches movies in both places
MOVIE THEATERS
In town movie theaters students can go to AMC or YES Cinema
THEATER 11 watch movies in theaters
RECOMMENDED BY STUDENTS
Movies from this summer
Jurassic World: Rebirth
How to Train Your Dragon Bad Guys 2 Weapons
Fantastic Four
KPop Demon Hunters
The Summer I Turned Pretty Happy Gilmore 2
F1 Superman Mission Impossible- The Final Reckoning Lilo & Stitch