The Triangle - Sept. 17, 2010

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1400 25th Street, Columbus, Ind. 47201 | Volume 90 | Issue 01 | 09/17/10

called to serve

Sophomore Chloe Hundley and other kids from Community Church of Columbus travel down to the Bahamas to support and comfort people with AIDS photo by Paige Hundley for The Triangle

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staff Editor-in-chief Emma Smith “Summer was great, but I am glad to get back into the swing of things. The craziness of the first issue reminded me why I love this!”

Katie Kutsko

Content Editors Jason Latimer Courtney Smith

Design Editor Katie Kutsko

Copy Editor Evan Trotta

Head Photographer

“It’s funny how all my jokes became funny ever since I became an editor.”

Jason Latimer

Keonna Durham

Business Managers Chelsie Cooper Sara Smith

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Editorial Board “I took a year off of staff. Now, I’m back to work designing, and I have to remember everything I forgot!”

Geordie Denholm

Becca Brougher Jenny Dieckmann Connor LeClerc Whitney Olibo Vanessa Staublin Caitlin Wilson

Staff

“The first few weeks were really intimidating.

Everything seemed so hectic and stressful. Everyone is really nice and it has been a blast so far.”

Ramya Vijayagopal

Kyla Ball Sarah Barriger Keely Collier Geordie Denholm Nick Edwards Erika Espinoza Grace Fischvogt Dean Anthony Gray Emili Hefler Lindsay Hladik Cade Mead Roth Lovins Hillary McCloskey Mariel Padilla Morgan Proffitt Molly Rinehart Sam Schreiner Tricia Souza Kayleigh Steigerwalt Ramya Vijayagopal

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cover story “Each year the first issue is the hardest and this year was no different. Three late nights that each lasted past 7 p.m., and I can say this issue was worth it. ” Emili Hefler

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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances

FRom our angle Recently, BCSC Unveiled an updated Wellness policy (#8510) aimed at revamping the district’s previous health and physical education guidelines along with its food standards.

Praised by state officials for providing an exemplary model for other districts in the state, the policy breaks down schools’ wellness into six areas, according to The Republic’s story on the school board meeting Aug. 23.

• Comprehensive health education curriculum reform.

• Classroom celebrations should focus on activities rather than food.

• All cooked food to be baked or steamed.

• Fat, sugar and calorie guidelines for served food.

BCSC kicks up existing Wellness policy, strives for healthier students, staff

• Staff to model healthy eating and physical activity.

• Students not to be pulled out of physical education for other content area instruction or for punishment.

So what does all of this mean?

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A new curriculum for health classes.

Less food at classroom parties.

Healthier choices in the lunchroom.

Teachers are encouraged to maintain a healthy lifestyle to set an example for students.

5. Students must stay in P.E. class.

Hopefully, these improvements to the previous Wellness policy will create a healthier environment for students to learn in.

Although it may be argued that it is not

the responsibility of the school to dictate a child’s health and exercise habits, the school is often the main source of nutrition and physical activity for students.

Even though this policy will probably not change students’ lifestyles completely, the school is obligated to take care of its students during school hours.

To coincide with the revised policy, The Triangle will devote a special section on pages 12 and 13 each issue to a story focusing on students’ health - physical, emotional and mental.

By doing so, we hope to raise awareness of health issues and concerns here and in the lives of our students.

How health conscious are you?

3.8 percent

52.1 percent

236 surveyed - here are the results

44.1 percent

not so much

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“I mostly just like watching TV and playing video games. I usually eat snacks while I’m being lazy.” junior Derek Bean

“I’m not completely health conscious, but I’m not completely unconcerned with what I eat. I just exercise when I can. I don’t make a schedule for it.” senior Kari Bjordal

“I exercise a lot. I’ll go out and run and do exercise tapes. I play football with my brothers, and I do horseback riding. I eat pretty healthily and drink plenty of water.” freshman Taylor Wall

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Digital drug For four years, I became an idle monster Black bags under my eyes hung like cobwebs from a mantle.

An excessive, grotesque Connor LeClerc stockpile of cans and cups littered the desk. My hands on the mouse and keyboard represented the most lively part of my addiction.

Over the four years I had spent fixated on my “drug,” my disregard for what I was eating took hold of me as well. I acquired a temper that made Bob Knight look like a field mouse.

My family asked if I wanted to help decorate the Christmas tree one year, but I ignored them. I had drifted farther and farther into a nonsocial bliss. My “drug” had complete control.

My “drug” wasn’t crack cocaine, speed, alcohol or meth. But it did something more casual and almost destroyed me with the same nonchalant attitude as I administered it.

My “drug” was video games.

I could literally clock five hours of gaming without stopping.

Others say things like, “I’m addicted to Solitaire.” I don’t think that’s realistic at all. Come back to me when you clock five hours of Solitaire without killing yourself.

I know for a fact that if I hadn’t stopped, it might have ended me in a sense. I would sit down, lock into my “drug” and not come out of my crypt until I had to go to bed or retrieve a snack. I would go to school, come back home, sit down at the desk, eat periodically, go to bed, wake up and repeat the cycle over again.

One night, in bed, I decided that I was tired of being the marionette to my addiction, my puppeteer.

It was the night my grandma died.

Illogical IntoleRance

Past persecution warns against current oppression of Muslims, and other beliefs

I had been playing “Call of Duty” when my dad walked in.

He didn’t look like himself. He knew that my mom had been at the hospital hours and hours, day after day, checking up on her withering mother.

“Connor, if you want to see Moona, you might want to see her now, because otherwise you won’t get to...”

He waited a while; then, instinctively knowing what I’d pick and not wanting to stir the monster in me, he gave me an out, “...or would you rather have been able to remember her in good health?”

I just let the monster inside speak for me: “I’d prefer that, Dad.” What happened to me that night?

What drove me that far to think “I’ve got Nazi NPCs running rampant across my screen, and you’re telling me I should go see my dying grandma?”

Grandma? We never called Moona by her title “grandma” because to my brothers and cousins, it wasn’t personal enough. It’s like calling your best friend in the world “best friend,” it doesn’t suffice for that type of relationship.

But because of my addiction, I chose “Call of Duty” over Moona. I felt so lost, so drifted away from society.

But a glint of hope remained. I could play the guitar, and I was getting better.

Over time I gradually battled my addiction and eventually won.

I still play video games. I still have that lust to clock a couple more hours on top of that 40 minutes I’ve already wasted.

But I know if I waste enough hours on a video game, I’ll miss out on something in my life.

And I’ve missed enough already.

Intolerance is a

Ramya Vijayagopal

terrible thing. It hurts more than any physical blow. I am sickened whenever I hear stories of intolerance-and there are tons to hear, especially after 9/11.

I am Hindu, but I have felt the sting of intolerance -- thankfully, only once in my life -- and it shook me greatly.

I remember every detail of that morning in 8th grade as I waited at my bus stop a couple of blocks from my house when a girl I had known since third grade asked me if I was Christian.

“No.” “Well, do you think you’re going to heaven?”

Uh-oh. I didn’t know exactly where this was going, but I knew it wasn’t good.

“Well, yeah, I haven’t killed anyone.”

I was joking, trying to blow it off and change the subject. I instinctively tensed.

Then she told me about how over the weekend she had gone to a church, where the pastor had told her that anyone who wasn’t Christian is going to hell.

This was a girl whose birthday party I had attended, whom I considered a friend, not a very close one, granted, but still a friend. I couldn’t believe that she had said that.

I’m sure that if I had been exposed to this before, I would have reacted better. But that was not the case.

At school, I went to my favorite teacher’s office and talked to them about it. I tried to keep my anger and tell the story calmly, but I couldn’t stop the tears. I started sobbing and could barely finish the story.

I felt so many things that day: shock, pain, betrayal, anger, disbelief, sorrow, more pain, and then eventually forgiveness. Once I stopped crying and realized that I shouldn’t let the words of a middle schooler affect me, I felt better.

Now I shudder to think what Muslims across America are facing daily.

Take the outrage over a Florida church that urged people to burn the Quran on 9/11 because of the mosque being built near Ground Zero.

Technically, the mosque is a few blocks away, not on the actual site. Nor is it the only mosque in the area. Thankfully, the preacher changed his mind and didn’t burn the holy book. These people could have caused a lot of trouble, putting America and our troops overseas in danger with their ignorant ways.

I was happy to hear the book burning was cancelled and to know that, although there are some ignorant racists in America, many more people see the truth. The truth is that not all Muslims are evil, and that it is not the Quran that is America’s enemy, it is Al Quaeda. Terrorists get their ideas from leaders with twisted interpretations, not from the book.

Intolerance is never acceptable or justified. Don’t put innocent people through the pain I have felt and know from experience no one wants to face.

I told only a few of my closest friends what happened that day. I guess that since I felt better, I didn’t want to tear up the wound anymore. It still hurts to talk about it, and I’m not sure how comfortable I am telling this story to the world. It is very personal, but then all stories of intolerance and pain are.

But as people say of the Holocaust and other examples of intolerance throughout history, we cannot forget. If we forget what has happened to us, it will happen again.

We must remember and tell the world.

Grinds My Gears Some things just really annoy us.

Geordie Denholm takes a shot at one pesky peeve…

Cockroaches IN NORTH. I try to have a nice, quiet resource. They have to scurry in and cause a ruckus. Then I have to get bug guts on my nice new shoes. I think girls have yet to realize, if atom bombs don’t kill cockroaches, screams won’t do anything!

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Besides filling out college applications, besides sports, clubs, jobs and activities, seniors find a way to complete Project Pride. The stuff they have learned the last three years comes out in each of the components.

drivin’ seniors Cra-zy

Seniors may complain, but the cold hard truth is that there’s no saying no to senior projects. Here’s an idea of what we can expect to see this year

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“I’m building benches for recreation areas. I’m very involved in the outdoors.”

Logan Lowe

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“Being accepted was an honor, but anything you can do to give back to the community and that you are passionate about should make you happier than being accepted.”

Julianna Pikus

uilding enches

“I’m doing a christmas concert at the nursing home. I’m going to be doing the topic of music therapy. I chose this because I love music and I’m going to college for that and nursing.”

Alyssa Greathouse

d e a d l i n e

The next time to present proposals is next Wednesday during Bull Dog Time.

September 30 is the latest the proposals can be accepted to get an outstanding.

Pride and spirit

Senior and varsity cheerleader Kristi Fier’s stress level is far below most of her classmates. She took advantage of her summer and completed her senior project before her senior year began “ I wanted [the cheer room] to be completed for this year’s football and basketball season, and I didn’t want the stress of a senior project during the school year.”

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“I would tell any underclassmen that they should definitely do a project they are interested in or it will be awful. Also, get it over with and completed as soon as possible, because you feel a lot better knowing that you’re done.”

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“Sarah Frasier was my mentor. I chose her because she is the head cheerleading coach and I wanted her input for ideas for the room.”

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esearch paper

“In my opinion the research paper is a lot of work, but it is good practice for college. It also forces students to be familiar with resources.”

Mr. Dennis Lindsey

“I chose to do this because it is not popular in Columbus. I believe if more people knew about it, it would grow within the community.”

Sarah Ferguson

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Underclassmen must job shadow or complete service learning on half days or must attend a minimum of two Senior Presentations and write reflections.

nformation and exploration

Career information and exploration is a new class that is provided to help students get through their senior projects. The project is due by the end of the semester they take the class. The grade is pass or fail.

“I am putting up recycling bins for plastic bottles throughout the school.”

Evan Sonderman

entor

“My mentor is Chris Schwartz. She is my youth minister. She is helping me form a class plan for my youth rally.”

Hailey Hirsch

Need a project?

If you don’t have an idea for your senior project, go see senior project coordinator Lisa Cooley in Room 120 for help. She has some projects available right now.

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time log Seniors must complete a minimum of 15 hours for their Senior Project

“I plan on doing a fundraiser for operation smiles. I picked it because I have a cleft lip and palet.”

Patrick Frensemeier

“[Project Pride] was created to help seniors apply everything they have learned in high school, because in reality, this type of thing is what they will be doing for the rest of their lives.”

Senior Project coordinator Lisa Cooley

“I chose to take pictures for ESL students because it would be hard to narrow down the students to choose from all of North, so I decided to narrow it down to one demographic of the student body.”

Caroline Federle

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Students need a minimum of 10 service learning hours to complete their project, and a 500 word summary for each service completed.

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Youth

“I am putting on a “(My project youth service with music because it is is) diving around the something I love and shorline and enjoy doing.”

Brianna Wolterman shallows of Grandview to collect unwanted debris and safely remove it from the water.”

Andrew Gordon

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“I chose to do a 20 mile bike ride through town. I chose this because I really like cycling and I wanted to incorporate something I like to do with my project.”

Neal Forbes

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There are four different forms you could get -- dance, school facilities, athletic events or outside of school facilities. Make sure you have these forms turned in to reserve your locations at risk of losing your venue.

“I am doing a Rising Stars team for Destination Imagination helping kindergarten through third graders.”

Alex Memering

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• figure out what data you need to solve problems • use project-generated data to support your information • think flexibly • connect the things you learn to things you learned in the past • despite obstacles, focus on achieving your goals

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a financial account manager. It was the most boring thing I have ever done.”

Chelsea Huff

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compiled by Lindsay Hladik, Roth Lovins, Caitlin Wilson, Emili Hefler, Geordie Denholm and Katie Kutsko

“I haven’t really looked at the requirements, but the packet is pretty thick,” Ben Snyder

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News - commonly associated with boring conversations and adults talking about what’s happening around the world. What does that have to do with you, right? Here, news takes on a whole new meaning. It urges you to get involved, make memories and impact the world.

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Science Olympiad callout meeting after school in Room 158

Walk for Life 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

Registration deadline for the upcoming ACT Test Date Oct. 23 at East High School

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Key Club at 7:15 a.m. every first and third Tuesday of the month in the Auditorium For 10th and 11th graders: PLAN ACT testing

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Homecoming football game vs Pike (Queen crowned at half time) Late registration deadline for the upcoming SAT test date Oct. 9 at North and East

Sixth Annual “Let’s Get Ready” Drive-In Movie Event 7:30 p.m. at Mill Race Park FREE

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Class ring orders due

EXPLORE testing for freshmen

Late registration deadline for the upcoming ACT Test Date Oct. 23 at East High School

“It is really fast-paced, but it is easier to get things done. It’s a comedy and difficult. It is my second comedy, but first comedy as a lead!” junior Steven Greathouse

Final date for Senior Project Proposals to earn Outstanding

october

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Memory Walk at Donner Park Sound of North competes at the ISSMA Marching District Contest at East

2010 Ethnic Expo 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Downtown Columbus “The German students from Columbus North will again be in the Ethnic Expo this year, marching in the parade, waving flags, being very colorful. This year, they will be joined by students form Columbus East and, best of all, students from our sister city, Löhne. We should be 50 or 60 students proudly marching in the parade this year.”

German teacher Ruth Musillami

Powder puff game at 7 p.m. at Max Andress Field (King crowned at halftime)

The student directed play “Rumors” will be performed two nights. Saturday at 2:30 and Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

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Picture make up retake day in the studio room from 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

14 & 15 fall break Don’t forget to pick up last year’s Log yearbook!

compiled by Jenny Dieckmann, Jason Latimer, Courtney Smith, Emma Smith and Evan Trotta

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a pain in the neck ‘Laptopitis’: the new slang term explaining a growing physical disorder sweeping the nation. Within two years, North will be completely wireless and will distribute laptops to every student, posing a possible risk for ‘laptopitis’ interpreting ‘laptopitis’ ‘Lapt

“‘Laptopitis’ is causing your life to revolve around your computer or laptop.” sophomore Andrew Albers

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“Having your computer with you 24/7.” senior Andy Cox

“A world with computers!” senior Dustin Herold

time spent on laptops compiled by Morgan Proffitt

students with laptops at cnhs 3% of students do not have laptops 97% have laptops

Medical explanation According to Nurse Practitioner Ann James, ‘laptopitis’ is not the proper title to diagnose a patient with.

The conditions of ‘laptopitis’ fall under Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI), a physical disorder that arises from continual use of equipment involving quick movements of fingers, hands and wrists that can damage a person’s muscles, tendons and nerves, according to doctors at the University of Michigan’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

“I’ve never heard of ‘laptopitis,’ but I’ve seen many people in my office complaining of wrist, shoulder and neck pain,” Mrs. James said. “‘Laptopitis’ isn’t a diagnosis you can put on a medical record. It is diagnosed with medical terminologies such as RSI.”

Facebook has over 500 million users. On average, 2.5 million pictures are added per month. Among children under 18, Facebook was ranked third in the top 100 searches of 2009, behind YouTube and Google. source: http://facts.randomhistory.com/interesting-facebook-facts.html

Three hours 13% or more Two hours 14% One hour

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north’s top sites

5 E-mail, news or sports 6%

4 MySpace 12%

3 Search engines 14%

2 YouTube 19%

1Facebook 33% 140 students provided data for all three polls

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Greensburg - a town 20 miles east of Columbus, known for the tree growing from its courthouse.

Now with the increasing popularity of Stapp’s Circle S Ranch, Greensburg has become...

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Ricky, the ring-tailed lemur, is one of the many wild animals at Stapp’s Circle S Ranch on Highway 421 east of Greensburg. This non-profit group has been taking care of exotic animals for ten years. The ranch is open for visitors Tuesday - Friday from 4:30 p.m. to dusk, Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 7 pm.

Ferett Fawcett the ferret is one of the smaller animals available for viewing. Jim and Theresa Stapp started the ranch as a collection of small animals for their grandkids, and it just kept growing.

Clyde, the camel, is another of the 251 animals at the ranch available for the public to see. Because it offers the opportunity to interact with the animals, the ranch is very adamant about safety.

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Boo-Boo the bear eats a “bear popsicle.” Boo-Boo’s mate, Yogi, is known at the ranch for being fed Cheetos from the mouth of Director of Operations Scott Halberstadt. Both bears are allowed to be fed by the public if they are considered in stable moods.

Tiger cub Rocky prepares to pounce. Rocky and Jasmine became the centers of attention when they were offered to the public as an up-close experience. “The tigers are so used to humans. They’re not whining for food or drink, they’re whining for attention,” Mr. Halberstadt said.

Admission: ages under 3: Free ages 3-11: $4

Free Admission Day: Sept. 25 ages 12-64: $10 ages 65+: $7.50 compiled by Cade Mead / photos by Keonna Durham

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Amy Douglas leaves for boot camp June 22, 2011, marking the beginning of her eight-year contract with the United States Marine Corps.

“I’m joining the Marines because I am most familiar with that area because my brother is in it,” Douglas said. “It is also more specialized and has really high standards that I want to achieve.”

While other graduates prepare to leave for college, Amy Douglas will suit up for Marine Corps boot camp

family was really skeptical at first and didn’t want me to join, but they came around in the end.”

Douglas’ mother, Susan Stir, did not expect Douglas to tell her that she planned on enlisting into the Marines. However, having Douglas’ brother serving, she was able to be more supportive.

As Douglas prepares for boot camp, she receives support from family and friends.

“I was surprised, but I was fine with it because she can do whatever she wants, and she will be okay with it,” Mrs. Stir said.

“My friends were really surprised when I told them because I’m kind of a girlie-girl, but they accepted it,” Douglas said. “My

Support from Douglas’ family was essential because joining required a parent signature.

Senior Amy Douglas poses in her favorite United States Marines shirt. Douglas is set to join the Marines this summer. Below, Senior Christian Miller stands by the United States flag, which, after ROTC, he will be photos by Keonna Durham defending.

“So far my biggest obstacle was getting my parents to accept that I am joining because, since I’m not 18, I had to have a parent signature,” Douglas said.

After receiving that signature, Douglas knew there was nothing in her way that could stop her.

“It didn’t really matter because I was set on joining the Marines no matter what,” she said.

All that is left now is Douglas’ anticipation of officially joining.

“People see you differently when you know what you’re going to do with your life; I think it intimidates people.”

Made to train Junior Jade May will be enlisted on Oct. 17 into the military. May plans to join either the Marines or the Air Force.

I’ve seen documentaries of the Special Forces training, (some of) which is 40 hours straight of just training. It’s really intense.

Tradition

Senior Christian Miller seeks to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps by joining the military

Why do you want to join the military?

I like the disciplined lifestyle. It is also in respect for my grandfather because he was in the Army.

How do you plan on joining?

I might go to West Point Military Academy. I will have to sign a contract saying that I am committed to the army for five years.

I am going to keep my mouth shut the whole time I’m at basic training unless I’m spoken to.

I’m not a big fan of doing pushups, so I won’t be disrespecting the officers.

What position do you want to achieve?

I want to be in Reserve Officer Training Course. I want to be a second lieutenant, but then I hope to upgrade to a green beret officer.

Where do you see yourself in ten years?

I would like to get out of the military at ten years to be a CEO or a lawyer. I may make the military my career as an officer or a trainer. compiled by Becca Brougher

photo by Sarah Barriger

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• Only use 100% cotton tampons

“She was a hygiene freak and took two showers a day,” Mrs. Elfritz said. “She wouldn’t eat or drink after anyone.”

• Store your tampons in your bedroom or closet

• Alternate between using tampons and sanitary napkins

• Change tampons every 4 to 6 hours

• Use the lowest absorbency tampon needed

• Wash hands before and after using a tampon

prevention procedures

Learn ways to prevent and identify Toxic Shock Syndrome

According to Dr. Schlievert, TSS is as common as Lyme disease, occurring at a rate of 5,000 to 10,000 cases a year. Amy Elfritz is the face of this statistic, even though she did everything right, and took care of herself.

But it did not disappear. In fact, according to one of Mrs. Elfritz’s contacts, Dr. Patrick Schlievert, a toxic shock expert and professor at the University of Minnesota, one in 700 women will contract tamponrelated TSS in their lifetime.

In fact, Amy was aware of Toxic Shock Syndrome, taking recommended precautions.

Then and Now. CNHS graduate Amy Elifritz (left) was covered in the 2007 Log, BOLD, about her relationship with her mother. (above) Elifritz photographed before her diagnosis of Toxic Shock which resulted in her death in June.

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When the culprit killing young women turned out to be Staphylococcus aureus toxins absorbed by tampons, the combination of improving products and educating users with warnings on tampon boxes to change them every 4 to 6 hours caused TSS to slip from the news.

“I hadn’t heard about it until my freshman year of college when a girl in my dorm died of it,” Mrs. Cheek said.

TSS made the news in the mid-to-late 1980s when children, men and especially women began dying suddenly and without apparent cause. Spanish teacher Marcia Cheek remembers her first encounter with TSS in 1984.

In contact with experts around the country, Mrs. Elfritz turned up information essential to preventing any more unnecessary deaths.

“Women under age 29 don’t have the antibodies against the staph aureus bacteria yet,” Mrs. Elfritz said. “TSS still occurs and affects primarily young, otherwise healthy women.”

Toxic Shock Syndrome is a dangerous bacterial infection that, within 12 hours of the entering the bloodstream, begins attacking every part of the body, according to research into the infection Amy’s mother Lisa Elfritz undertook to better understand the loss of her daughter.

the HIP program. Loving daughter sharing an airtight bond with her mother.

Influential older sister. Loyal friend. Health nut. Hard worker. Dare-devil driver. This was Amy Elifritz, who lost her life June 13 at age 19 to Toxic Shock Syndrome.

2008 CNHS graduate. Former BNN crew member. Student in

Toxic Shock Safety

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Dangerous infection takes the life of North grad Amy Elfritz; awareness needed to prevent TSS

A Toxic tragedy

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More important, though, is the fact that guys who are aware can recognize symptoms and keep their girlfriends, sisters and mothers safe.

The symptoms of STSS are similar to those of TSS: Redness Irritation Itching Drainage Swelling

Yes, males can get Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome. STSS is caused by the streptococcus aureus bacteria that enters the blood stream through a wound.

Guys need to know, too!

Toxic Shock Syndrome occurs when the common bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, produces a toxin which is absorbed into the bloodstream. The toxin rapidly overwhelms the immune system and attacks the major organs, leading to kidney failure, collapse of the lungs and, in severe cases, cardiac arrest. Women using tampons accounts for half all known cases of the illness.

5) Lungs: Within a few days of contracting TSS, bacteria will enter the lungs. Respiratory Distress Syndrome develops,which leads to being put on a ventilator.

4) Blood Vessels: With TSS, the blood pressure drops severely and the heart rate becomes dangerously high.

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“We had no idea what an impact she made on other people until she was gone.”

Eight hundred people stopped by the funeral home to pay respects, directly affected by Amy’s short life. Awareness about the cause of her daughter’s death, her mother hopes, will keep any other mother from suffering such a tremendous loss.

“(At Amy’s funeral,) it was incredible to see 175 people watching into the sky as 100 balloons floated out of sight,” she said. “Not one person took their eyes off until they were gone.”

Lisa Elfritz wants all young women to be aware of the symptoms of TSS so more lives can be saved.

“All her symptoms matched perfectly, but they also matched Rocky Mountain spotted fever, so tests were run,” Mrs. Luckmann said. “She was diagnosed and treated just in time to save her life. She is still on bed-rest after four weeks but is expected to make a full recovery.”

According to her mother, Emmalee had a fever peaking at 103.4 degrees. The next day she went to see a physician and couldn’t even walk from the car to the office. Nurses suspected TSS after Luckmann had mentioned it a few times.

Earlier detection could have saved Amy Elfritz. In fact, it already has saved former Columbus East student Emmalee Luckmann. When she was in North Dakota visiting family, the infection struck.

“I didn’t realize it was possible,” Ballard said.

Students Hanna Ballard and Gemma Dun both said they had heard about Amy Elfritz’s death.

“I strongly suggest changing frequently,” she said.

Here, nurse Sonya Harrison said girls can get tampons and sanitary napkins from the nurse’s office for a minimal charge. She said the requests are about even for each.

“Within hours she developed Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome, was sedated and put on a ventilator,” Mrs. Elfritz said. “Sunday morning the stress on her heart brought on global damage and within hours developed arrhythmia where it had to be shocked back into a normal pattern. Her heart began to pulsate in the afternoon, requiring another shock, and again in the night. The third heart episode proved to be more than her heart could withstand.”

The key to survival is early detection. According to Mrs. Elfritz, Amy exhibited mild flu-like symptoms June 9. She appeared to recover only to become sicker June 12, prompting Mrs. Elfritz to take Amy first to Prompt Med and then to Columbus Regional Hospital Emergency Room. By the time Amy was admitted to monitor her dangerously low blood pressure, her lungs were filling with liquid due to her heart failing.

photo illustration by Emili Hefler

3) heart: The stress brought on by TSS creates heart damage, and within hours the heart will develop arrhythmia. The heart level will continue to drop until shocked or until death.

2) Kidneys: After the initial symptoms of TSS, the kidneys start to shut down.

1) Stomach/intestine: Normally, Toxic Shock Syndrome begins with fever, vomiting and diarrhea.

This ends up dehydrating the body.

affecting the system

compiled by Caitlin Wilson and Sam Schreiner

www.toxicshock.com To get more information about TSS

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Learn More

“Amy always had a fear of TSS, so she was diligent about changing tampons every four hours and only using regulars,” Mrs. Elfritz said.

• Inform your doctor that you have been using a tampon

• Seek immediate medical attention

• Remove the tampon

showing symptoms

• Faint feeling or feeling light headed

• Very low blood pressure

• Dizziness

• Confusion

• Red rash

• Watery Diarrhea

• Headache

• Vomiting

• High temperature (Over 102˚)

• Aching Muscles

• Sore throat

Identifying Symptoms

• Know the symptoms and alert your family if you are showing signs

instead of the bathroom when they are not needed

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gettoknow...

What do sophomore Chloe Hundley and junior Konstanze Steiniger have in common? Both have two very different experiences with travel. Oh, and be sure to also check out the first installment of The Triangle’s Wellness focus; it could save your life or the life of someone you care about.

All you need is love

Sophomore travels to the Bahamas with youth group to build homes, better life for locals Sophomore Chloe Hundley hates sweat, but there she was for one week in the Bahamas. She was not on vacation, and she was not at the beach. She was at All Saints Camp, a community for those with AIDS, where she volunteered with 35 other members of The Community Church of Columbus (CCC).

The group of volunteers was divided into other smaller groups. Hundley’s group was called “Oh, Snap!” Another group named themselves the “Fiscal Jackhammers.”

Her specific group was assigned to work on a nurse’s station. They mudded, painted, primed and put on shutters, but at the end of the day the reward was not the finished product, but the friendships forged with the people she met.

The first person Hundley met was Arthur. She was nervous at first. “What should I say? I didn’t want to offend anyone,” she thought, but soon they started singing together. Even though they planned to sing one verse, Arthur knew them all by heart, which left Hundley singing along from his hymn book.

The singing on the mission trip was constant, according to Hundley. The CCC group sang in the shower, on the bus, before bed, with the people at the camp and on their work site to keep up their spirits. They especially sang with all the people they met.

After Arthur, Hundley met Sophie, Asia, and “sassy” J.J. Another boy she met, “cute little A.J.,” just needed to be loved. One man’s wife was deceased. Patrick had AIDS and had suffered a stroke. He could barely talk. Some people wore the same clothes everyday. Everyone she met had a story to be told.

While Hundley was in the camp she learned that the big “sport” there was dominos.

“It was very competitive,” she said.

Everyone played dominos, since it was the only game the locals owned. Needless to say, Hundley ended up playing dominos a lot.

Out of all the people she met, Hundley said that Ms. Moxey was the most amazing.

Ms. Moxey lived in a one-bedroom house, no bigger than 10 feet by 10 feet, covered in bugs all over the walls. Ms. Moxey didn’t seem to have very much, but she had love.

photo for The Triangle

While building homes in the Bahamas with her youth group, sophomore Chloe Hundley takes time off her busy schedule to snap a photo with an older local, Ms. Moxey. Hundley spent her time working with locals suffering from AIDS.

“She taught me to be thankful for what I have and don’t take things for granted,” Hundley said. “What may seem like nothing to us is everything to them. All they have is love, and that’s all they really need.”

by Grace Fischvogt

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15 get to know...

photo by Keonna Durham

During lunch at Asbury’s Pit Stop last week, Konstanze Steiniger (left), laughs with her friend, Sonsoles Lopez, an exchange student from Spain. “I was a little bit scared,” Steiniger said, “but then the next days got better, and I felt better!”

the ride of her life

German exchange student Konstanze Steiniger adapts to American culture, life in a small town

AS a rookie visitor to the United States, junior Konstanze Steiniger, an exchange student from Germany, had high hopes for the 10 months she would spend away from home. Her trip to the U.S. was going as planned until she arrived at Dulles International Airport in Washington D.C., where she was forced to miss her next flight due to a technical problem from her previous flight out of New York.

“I had to run through the airport [to catch my next flight] which seemed like three miles,” Steiniger said. “It was very dramatic, but I did it.”

Upon her arrival to the U.S, she immediately noticed differences from her hometown, Wolfsburg, Germany.

“It was exciting and overwhelming [coming to the U.S.],” Steiniger said. “The people here are more open than they are in Germany.”

Before arriving in Columbus, Steiniger had gotten to know her host family, Chad and Teresa Russell, three months ahead via Skype and e-mail.

“When she got here, we had already established a close relationship. We were excited to see our life

through her eyes,” Mr. Russell said.

Similar to her flight troubles, the first day of school also posed a challenge for Steiniger.

“I was excited and nervous [the first day of school],” Steiniger said. “In Bull Dog time no one talked with me, but then the next days got better and I felt better.”

Despite coming to America and not knowing anyone at school, Steiniger has had no difficulty fitting in with her peers.

“She has made several friends at school and always has a smile on her face,” English teacher Katie Keith said. “I would have been terrified to leave my family and friends at that age, but she is adjusting well and already has a strong network of friends.”

One of the friends she made, junior Sarah Wever, has become close to Steiniger in Earth and Space Science.

Since becoming friends, Wever has come to respect her cordial personality.

“The thing that I like most about Konstanze is that she is kind and open to making new friends everyday,” Wever said. “I think that it would be hard to come to a

new country and be that outgoing.”

Outside of school, Steiniger has spent her free time with her host family by going to the State Fair and shopping alongside Spanish exchange student Sonso Lopez.

Looking down the road, Mr. and Mrs. Russell have more activities in mind, such as trips to regional cities, camping outings and a possible visit to a museum.

“We want her to see as much as possible and experience typical American life [in the 10 months we have her],” Mr. Russell said.

Although there are months yet to come, Steiniger has already taught little life values to her host family, such as appreciating the country they live in.

“It’s interesting for us to see how her culture views the world,” Mr. Russell said. “She sees [America] in awe and wonderment that it is hard not to see it in the same way.”

by Whitney Olibo

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godogs...

Bull Dogs. Yeah, that’s right. It’s two words. It’s not just a name; it defines who we are. It may be academics, sports or activities, but regardless what it is we remain Bull Dogs. Here, The Triangle talks to four different types of Bull Dogs about their passions…

driven dream Cross country coach Rick Weinheimer tells what he thinks are three words that describe the team as a whole

1hard work

The team runs anywhere between four-12 miles a day.

“We have at least 20 people (on the team) that have ran everyday for the past year,” Coach Weinheimer said.

The team prepares early on in the season.

“They are athletes who can see pretty far into the future,” Coach Weinheimer said. “They are ready to work hard in June for a meet that’s in November.”

2

positive thinking

“We don’t let anyone stay negative for very long,” Coach Weinheimer said. “100% of our energy is directed to make ourselves compete.”

Runners on the team get this mindset from Coach Weinheimer.

“He [Coach Weinheimer] lets us know we’re just as good as anyone else, there’s nothing special,” senior Katie Waskom said. “He reminds us that [the State title] can be taken away as fast as we got it.”

3 Senior Jessica Richardson runs in the Martinsville Invitational Sept. 4. Richardson is one of the top runners for the team, which has taken the top spot in the first three invitationals this season. photo by Shelby Beatty

goal-orientation The runners stay focused during the season.

“The team comes to school everyday with a sense of importance and purpose,” Coach Weinheimer said.

The team knows there must be sacrifices to be at the same level as last year.

“The team knows that to be a champion, they have to be uncomfortable everyday (while running),” Coach Weinheimer said. “They support each other through hard times.”

compiled by Vanessa Staublin

Q&A

The Triangle asked three runners what gives their teams “the champion edge”

What does Coach Weinheimer do to push the team? How is he different from other coaches?

Coach really takes an interest in each runner and makes everyone feel needed. He is really encouraging and he knows how to motivate us. senior Allison Grana Explain what goes through your mind while running? During a meet?

Practice - “I’m doing this for a reason, and it is only going to make me better.”

Meet - “I have to go faster so I won’t slow down. Change speed to maintain speed.” senior Katie Waskom How many miles do you run a day?

The mileage we do a day varies depending on the workout. Sometimes I’ll go out and just run a six mile, but other days I’ll do a 14 mile. I run 60-65 miles a week. junior Andrew Diehn

the rundown of every mile, minute and day the team spends running (Numbers are individual, not from the team) • • • • • • • • •

lowest runner - 4 miles a day top runner - 10-12 miles a day top women ran 500-600 miles this summer top men ran 800-1,100 miles this summer senior Kyle Burton ran 1,160 miles this summer. meet - 5k = 3.1 miles fastest male- 15 minutes fastest female - 20 minutes new runners - 25-26 minutess

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True ruggers Seniors Katie and Sarah Jessup advanced from beginners to Indiana All-Star champions in their first year of playing rugby Senior Katie Jessup was looking for a new hobby when she discovered rugby. ”I wanted to try something new, and I did, and I fell in love with Rugby,” Katie said.

Sarah joined her sister after first coming to one of her Columbus Rugby Football Club games.

Katie feared for her sister’s safety when Sarah played her first game. ”The first game she came dressed to, the coach put her in.

She had not even attended one practice,” Katie said. “I was scared that she was going to get hurt.”

Katie was first selected to try out for Indiana’s All-Star team by another coach.

“I felt ecstatic when I learned I was nominated for the All-Star team,” Katie said. “I did not think I had a chance since it was my first year playing. I was so glad to have the opportunity.”

“Winning Midwest [Regional Challenge] felt amazing,” Katie said. “We had won four out of the five years before, so I knew the team was good, but it just made me so ecstatic.”

Chosen to play in the Midwest Regional Challenge, the Indiana All-Star team played other allstar teams from the Midwest.

Katie, although a rookie, felt confident entering her team’s game against Ohio Elite.

However, winning is not the only thing Katie got out of the Indiana All-Star team.

“We had a scrimmage against Ohio Elite, so I had an idea of what we were up against,” Katie said.

After a triumphant finish at the Midwest Regional Challenge, Katie felt excited about her accomplishment.

“I learned a lot from playing on the Indiana All-Star team, and I think I became a better player,” Katie said.

From beginners to champions in their first year of rugby, only their talent could match their passion and dedication for the sport.

by Hillary McCloskey

Check out the Q & A with Columbus Rugby Football Club Coach David Jones at www.cnhsmedia.com

Speakin’ rugby

Try line The goal line on the field

Senior Katie Jessup, wearing her Indiana All-star jacket, throws a ball on the pitch at McCullough’s Run Sept. 9. photo by Keonna Durham

Infringement A broken rule of rugby

Pitch The rugby field. 110 yards Conversion a kick through

long and 75 yards wide

Ruggers Rugby players

22-meter line 25 yards from the try line

the goal posts after a try is worth two points 22 m 10 m

H shaped posts are used

Positions and Players 15

Ball It is made out leather, like a football. However, it does not have laces. The general shape of the ball is similar to a football, but is less pointed on the ends

photo illustration by Katie Kutsko

Sin bin A place on the pitch where the referee

Touchline Side boundary of the field

Goal posts

sends ruggers who have continuously made infringements. They must wait in the sin bin until are the referee frees them

players from each team are allowed on the pitch at the same time. The number on the jersey tells which position each player plays.

Jersey numbers 1-8 are forwards, who try to obtain control of the ball. Jersey numbers 9-15 are backs who utilize the control of the ball.

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guard e on

nd a t r a e h With one color guard one soul, oal has one g

Practice

One throw.

Catch. Good. One spin.

“We have been practicing for about 160 hours since the beginning of June. During practice, we stretch for a good 30 to 45 minutes, then we warm up for 30 minutes until the band calls us over to work on drill. We also do basics like drop spins, tosses, and then we go over work. When we practice, all I see is red flags, lime green flags and instruments.

After practice I feel fatigued and tired.” sophomore Karina Lugo

Catch. Good.

Fans packed in the stands at the Sound of North Marching Invitational last Saturday evening clapped and cheered as they watched bright blue, green and pink flags and long, blue dresses move across the field with precision.

Pre-show

“The 25 members share one heart, one soul, and we’re all together, which makes us one guard,” Captain Emily Sobieralski said. “We work together to reach the same goal.”

“I feel butterflies in my stomach, and we all usually have to pee before going into a show. Also, I feel enthusiastic and a rush of adrenaline. We also have this tradition where we form a circle and hold hands and say the Lord’s prayer. Some girls, like best friends, do a secret handshake for good luck. Charles gives us a piece of candy, where we have to ‘suck’ on it, so we don’t ‘suck’ later in the show, and I’m always thinking, ‘Don’t drop it, don’t drop it.’” sophomore Elizabeth Frietzche

That goal? Color guard wants to reach State with the Sound of North marching band in October and place higher at the prestigious Bands of America competition in November.

Color guard has worked with the marching band since June to make a nine-minute show called “Liquid Sky,” depicting different types of rainstorms.

by Erika Espinoza

All about it

Performance “When we’re performing, you know what comes next. You don’t even think about if you’re going to drop it or not. You just do it. We have a saying, ‘selling the show,’ which we just have to give it all. Even if we mess up, we just react quickly and fix whatever we did wrong. We make it seem like that was supposed to happen.”

junior Katie Glackin

Choreographer Charles Williams talks color guard Q: How do you come up with the choreography?

A: Well, I have a degree in dancing and by personal experience.

Q: What is the relationship between band and color guard?

A: Basically the job of the color guard is the visual behind the music. This year we’re trying to combine the band and the color guard, where the band can also be part of the visual and not just play the music.

In the middle of the Sound of North’s exhibition show at their own invitational last Saturday, freshman Miranda Mundis prepares to move to her next formation.

Q: When does the season start? When does it end?

A: It starts in May, and it ends in March. photo by Keonna Durham

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BMX

-TREME

Junior Cody Hobbs, winner of four national tournaments, takes riding to a new level

PALMS SWEATY. KNEES trembling. Jittery frame. He was nervous. Eyes focused. Grip tight. Left foot exactly five clicks forward. He was ready. The first two starting beeps echoed in his ears, and junior Cody Hobbs was well on his way to winning his first national BMX race.

Compared to many professionals today, Hobbs’ start began normally, riding his bike on street level.

“I kind of just rode street for a while.

Then, I heard about [BMX], tried it, and thought it was fun,” Hobbs said.

Coming a long way from street, Hobbs is now recognized as one of the top riders in the nation.

“I’ve been second in the region for three years in a row, won four nationals and finished twelfth in the nation,” he said.

To accomplish top performance in an extreme sport, a rider must have light weight durable gear.

Hobbs said. “It costs $3,000, and my helmet costs $300.”

With an abnormally light bike, there are dangers to be precautionary of, even with all of the protective gear riders are forced to wear. Hobbs’ father agreed.

“I’ve always been supportive except for the first week,” Mr. Hobbs said. “I was scared to death.”

Although Hobbs has sustained injuries, none of them took more than two weeks to heal.

“I’ve had fractured ribs and got a gash on my arm when I slid out in front of a pack of riders and got ran over by all of them,” Hobbs said.

In addition to a physical pay out, hard work and dedication towards BMX gave Hobbs an emotional reward. This is the reason he rides.

“It’s really the only thing I’m good at,” he said. “it gives me a sense of confidence.”

“My bike weighs about 19 pounds,”

by Kyla Ball

all photos by Keely Collier

Junior Cody Hobbs relaxes on his bike after an hour and a half long ride at Columbus BMX near the fairgrounds Sept. 8. During this practice, younger riders acknowledged his popularity by greeting him. “Younger kids kind of idolize me,” Hobbs said.

helmet Anatomy

Sun Visor- Protects eyes from the sun or lights

Carbon fiber material and fiber glass shelllight weight and durable

Mouth guardReinforced for protection and screening for easy breathing

‘whip’ it Cody Hobbs demonstrates the steps to completing a trick called a ‘whip.’

Pressing into the jump and springing up

Already spotting landing to avoid hitting a person or rock

Pulling the back of the bike to the center to complete the whip

Bracing for the landing and trying to make it smooth

Letting all of your body weight compress to stick the landing

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chillout...

Check out an awesome TV show with explosive ratings. And what shows you can watch this week? Get pumped for the latest movie and cd releases. Peek at what music your friends are listening to. Find out where you’re going for lunch. And the next game you’re going to buy.

Mad Scientists Hilarious yet scientific TV show earns excellent ratings

Jenny Dieckmann

CBS's "The Big Bang Theory" is

unless he is under the influence of alcohol.

literally an explosion. Leonard Hofstadter (Johnny Galecki) and Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) are two remarkable physicists living in a small apartment in Los Angeles, but although they are two of the smartest men in L.A., they aren’t as smooth with the ladies. This changes when an attractive and aspiring actress, Penny, played by Kaley Cuoco, moves into the apartment next door.

Penny, the innocent bystander, moved into her apartment imagining the start of a new life on the right foot. However, she had no idea Sheldon, Leonard, Raj and Howard were about to crash into her life. After attending conventions against her will and babying Sheldon out of comic book stores, Penny remarkably succeeds in retaining her sanity.

She sticks with these boys through all of their antics and even discovers the possibility of love with Leonard.

The show's premise rests on Leonard's infatuation for Penny that escalates each episode and adds a level of depth to the characters and the series.

Sheldon, however, fails to understand women as well as Leonard does. He would rather stay in his cave of an apartment and play Klingon Boggle with his socially awkward fellow scientists Howard Wolowitz (Simon Helberg) and Rajesh Koothrappali (Kunal Nayyar), Sheldon and Leonard’s comic book convention, super hero dress-up, action movie watching buddies. As helpless with the ladies as Sheldon, Howard still lives with his mother, and Raj can’t talk to women

DjFiStPuMp

Since the series began in 2007, its ratings have rocketed through the roof, leading to Jim Parson's first Emmy Nomination in 2009. Just last month he won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, defeating other formidable nominees such as Alec Baldwin of "30 Rock," Larry David of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Matthew Morrison of "Glee," Tony Shalhoub of "Monk," and Steve Carell of "The Office."

For more information about "The Big Bang Theory," go to www.cbs.com or check out the season premiere Sept. 23 in its new Thursday time slot at 8 pm.

Gamrscore: 2,317

Jace LANE

Junior Jace Lane, a.k.a. DjFiStPuMp on Xbox Live, is part of a gaming community at Columbus North.

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2: Clan EJSD Battlefield Bad Company 2 Halo 3 Red Dead Redemption

Gamer Got REACHing Forward Your Tongue? Halo Reach released at midnight

‘Wrek’- “Getting killed in an unhonored way.”

‘Sick Nasty’- “ When I get a head shot I’ll say ‘that was sick nasty’. “ ‘Bro’- “It’s what I call my team mates.”

‘Prestige’ - “Shows you have skill in a game, reaching the highest level and then starting over.”

M T W TH F

Dancing with the Stars

1

on Sept. 14th. “I’m going right after school,” Lane said. At the release Lane bought something else along with the game. “I’m buying the new Xbox 360,” Lane said. The new Xbox 360 comes with 350 GB hard drive, two Halo: Reach controllers, Kenect ready and built in Wi-Fi receiver.

Premiers September 20 8/7c on ABC

Different celebrities partner up with World Champion dancers to compete for first prize.

Melissa and Joey

2

8/7c on ABC Family Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawerence both live in a crazy home with her sister and nephew.

The Real World

3

10/9c on MTV Reality TV show where seven strangers live in a house together in New Orleans.

Rookie Blue

4

gamer’s corner

Top Games

5 things to watch next week

9/8c on ABC New police drama series starring Melissa Peregryn from “Stick It” and Gregory Smith

Friday Night Lights

5

6/5c on ABC Family A small town in Texas is obsessed with the status of their high school football team.

Visit www.cnhsmedia.com for the latest news at Columbus North.

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cd and movie releases

sept.

nowplaying

21 - Neyo “Libra Scale” - Zac Brown Band “You Get What You Give” 24 - “You Again” (PG) - “Legends of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga Hoole” (PG) 28 - Kenny Chesney “Hemingway’s Whiskey”

“Time of Dying”

by Three Days Grace sophomore Amanda Blodis

- Gucci Mane “The Appeal”

oct.

01 - “The Social Network” (PG-13) 05 - David Archuleta “The Other Side of Down”

“All or Nothing”

by Theory of a Deadman sophomore Dennis Brumfield

-- KT Tunstall “Tiger Suit”

08 - “It’s Kind of a Funny Story” (PG-13) 12 - Darius Rucker “Charleston, SC 1966” 19 - Kings of Leon “Come Around Sundown” - Sugarland “The Incredible Machine”

22 - “Paranormal Activity 2” (Not yet rated)

The restaurant report Bella’s Pizza Company

920 25th street, (812) 375-6767, $5 meal with free refills, specialty pizza and good service, all in just a three min. walk.

Recommendation: The peppercorn ranch pizza tasted just right.

2 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 9 points Sabor De La Vida

2436 Cottage Avenue, (812) 376-3668, A genuine Mexican meal for about $5 or $6. Eight min. walk from North.

Recommendation: The chips needed some more salt, but the authentically Mexican burritos keep customers coming back.

0 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 5 points

decode the points 1. walking/driving time less than four min. - 2 points four to seven min. - 1 point seven min. or more - 0 points

Some song by Rihanna senior Amy Hundley

by Dean Anthony Gray

St. Bartholomew’s Lunch On The Lawn 1307 27th street, (812) 379- 9353, $3 all you can eat buffet, geared for teens and a three min. walk away.

Recommendation: A true bang for your buck.

“Call It Off”

by Tegan and Sara senior Lindsay Johnson

2 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 9 points Shorty’s

601 Reeves Way, (812) 375-1712, After a seven min. drive, you can get a $5.50 meal with free refills.

Recommendation: My tenderloin was made perfectly.

“Ants Marching”

by Dave Mathews Band sophomore Connor Millwood

0 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1= 5 points

Add the points from each area of the rubric to reach a total score 2. price 3. cleanliness less than four dollars - 2 points spotless - 2 points four to six dollars - 1 point decent - 1 point six dollars or more - 0 points dirty - 0 points

0 - 3 points

4 - 6 points

4. taste delicious - 2 points adequate - 1 point unsatisfactory - 0 points

7 - 10 points

5. teen friendliness polite - 2 points passive - 1 point rude - 0 point

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Kobi’s Cookin’

For Kobi Cook, the game starts the moment he wakes up in the morning. Follow Cook with his head coach and teammates as they identify each aspect of his dedication.

TALKIN’ THE TALK

HEAD IN THE GAME

“Kobi either celebrates with the offensive line when he scores, or he and I do a handshake. It motivates me by just giving me a drive to score again to see what celebration is in store for the next touchdown. And it changes my performance by making me want to score. When Kobi screams after a touchdown, the other teams puts their heads down and walk to sideline.”

senior halfback Keenan Noel

“(Kobi) is one of our more emotional players. He gets prepared for a game Friday morning, not Friday night. I think country music is a big part of his psyching up process. Our process as coaches is done during the week. Friday night is for the players.”

head coach Tim Bless

I’M ALL EARS “Kobi told me to keep working hard and spend time with teammates... He helps motivate you for when you are a starter.”

sophomore running back Jesse Tompkins

EYE ON THE PRIZE “You have to look straight ahead for the goal. My first thought is ‘I have to get there first.’ I don’t want anyone to tackle me from behind.”

senior running back Kobi Cook

SLEIGHT OF HAND “Normally Kobi is the one doing the running, but when it comes to passing, he is just as good when he catches the ball. When he runs, we know he has the ability to go the whole distance for the touchdown.”

junior quarterback Kyle Kamman

WITH ALL YOUR HEART “I felt I accomplished something, but I have a bigger goal: 2000 rushing yards in a season. Going to the State Championship would be more exciting because it is more of an accomplishment than an individual goal. That’s what we have been working for all season.”

senior running back Kobi Cook

SWEET FEET Out of the six touchdowns scored against East on Aug. 27th, Cook scored five. He holds the school record for rushing yards in a single game, totaling 342, surpassing the previous record of 276 held by Lucas Surface in 2003.

complied by Kayleigh Steigerwalt

photo by Keonna Durham