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VanRoeyen receives Teacher of the Year award By Anya Taliaferro May 16, 2019 This month, math teacherMrs. VanRoeyen was recognized as the 2018- 2019 teacher of the year. Within the school, she has been instructing various math classes for 21 years and strongly believes in her students success. “I’m happy she got awarded teacher of the year because she really gets to know her students and goes above and beyond for them,” senior Coby Madenberg said. Although her role is teaching, she feels that she gains knowledge from her own students.
“I believe that I learn as much from my students as they learn from me,” said Mrs. VanRoeyen. “I am impacted by my students on a daily basis.” In 1983, she graduated from Niles North which makes being a teacher at the school “a special feeling to work at,” said Mrs. VanRoeyen.
Duesenberg wins support staff of the year By June Bering May 16, 2019 This year, technology applications trainer Judy Duesenberg won support staff of 2018-2019. Duesenberg has been working at Niles North for 25 years and she first started working at the library until a position came up at the professional development center, where faculty and staff go to Duesenberg for help with all their questions about computers and technology. She will be retiring this December of 2019. “Everytime I have a question about any sort of technology Duesenberg is one of the first people that I go to for help,” said math teacher Gary Chu. “She always has an answer for me and if she doesn't right away she will always get back to me super quick with an answer. I am so sad that she is leaving but she has done an amazing job at Niles North and I wish nothing but the best for her.” “My time here has been a huge challenge,” said Duesenberg “but its been an amazing experience.”
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NNHS male gymnast qualify for state all around in over 20 years By Emiko Van Horn May 16, 2019 Last weekend, Seniors Ryan Bekanon and Gavin Byrd competed at the Illinois state gymnastics meet. Bekanon qualifying for the his first year for floor exercise, parallel bars, and high bar. Byrd qualifying for the second year in floor exercise, parallel bars, pommel horse, and rings. Byrd is also the first NNHS male gymnast to qualify for the all around in over 20 years. Both competitors placed in the top 30 on floor and bars. The gymnasts were led by coaches Rick Meyer, Alan Hirsch, and Jacqueline Sanchez. “I am really proud of both of them for qualifying because I’ve seen them in the gym working hard to perfect their routines and get new skills,” says boy’s gymnastics team manager senior Kathryn Gomez. “I am really proud of both of them for qualifying because I’ve seen them in the gym working hard to perfect their routines and get new skills,” says boy’s gymnastics team manager senior Kathryn Gomez. Photo Courtesy of Lifetouch photography
Iran partially withdraws from nuclear deal By Abdullah Fouad May 16, 2019 On May 8 after signing a deal in 2015, Iran leader announces partial withdraw from Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA. According to CNN, Iran’s president Hassan Rouhani said that Iran would reduce its “commitment” to the deal. Meaning they would stop selling their excess enriched uranium. Iran initially signed the deal in Vienna with six nations, United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, Germany, and China, after two years of intensive talks arranged under the Obama administration. According to CNN, Iran agreed to three things: reduce the number of it’s centrifuge by two-thirds and capping its Uranium enrichment to 3.67% which is not enough to make nuclear weapons. They also agreed to limit Uranium research, and expect inspectors from the IAEA. In exchange Iran got relief from sanctions that crippled their economy. For more information click here. Last year United States president Donald Trump withdrew America from the deal. According to CNN Trump said that the deal was “defective at its core.” In the past month the U.S. has cut off Iran’s oil revenues their main source of foreign income. Put curbs on on its civilian nuclear work, and labeled Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran’s elite military group with deep political and economical influence, as a terrorist organization.
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Dance Marathon hosts event to fundraise for Curt’s Cafe By Emiko Van Horn May 16, 2019 May 18 marks the 16th annual Dance Marathon fundraising event taking place at Niles North in the main gym from 6pm-12am. The night is filled with dancing, food, performances, and other fun activities all in coordination to fundraise for Curt’s Cafe. Curt’s Cafe is an organization improving the lives of young adults living in at-risk situations through work and life skills training. The fundraising event will take place the same night as Grad Nite so seniors please stop by Dance Marathon before heading off to Six Flags. Ticket prices increase everyday so get them outside the cafeteria as soon as May 15 for the cheapest price. See chart below for ticket sales days and prices. “My goal for the night is to try and have the gym more filled and raise more money than last time,” says Senior and DM Executive, Katerina Garbis. Dance Marathon is hoping to beat last year’s fundraised amount of $80,823.38 to contribute all proceeds to Curt’s Cafe. Day
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What started as a benefit, became a business By June Bering May 16, 2019
Kathryn and Laura Pekarik are two sisters that share the same passion for baking and want to share it with the world. Kathryn was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's T-cell Lymphoma in May 2010. A benefit was held in her honor and the sisters baked cupcakes to sell for the event and people really loved them. Their very own store, Courageous Bakery Cafe, was then born. With every purchase, a portion of the proceeds goes the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. According to their website, “Our hope is that one day no one, like Kathryn, will have to suffer from the disease ever again.
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Planet Fitness opens doors free to teens all summer long By Olivia Maranan May 16, 2019 As the school year comes to a close, continue building your muscles at Planet Fitness for free all summer long. Planet Fitness is inviting ages 15-18 to workout for free at their gyms from May 15 to September 1. Free classes will also be included and are available Monday through Friday. All students that sign up are also entered into Planet Fitness’ Scholarship Sweepstakes. At the end of summer, 50 students will win a $500 scholarship and 1 student will win a $5,000 scholarship. To sign up, visit a local Planet Fitness (participants under 18 need a guardian). According to their website, the Chief Executive Officer Chris Rondeau said that they want to create “a safe space to exercise for free and spend time with their friends all summer long. Teens today are under ever-increasing pressure to succeed academically and socially, battle growing list of responsibilities both inside and outside of the classroom and become well-rounded members of their community.” To find a Planet Fitness near you, click here. Photo courtesy of Planet Fitness
Need college help? Go visit Ms G-S at the CRC By Rebecca Mathew May 16, 2019 Ms. Giuliette-Schmitt is our school’s college counselor and although you can catch her working in her office she’s always working hard behind the scenes. Having almost every period opened every day for the stressed out seniors was so helpful for many people. Even if there were no open spots online Ms. G-S goes out of her way to open up her schedule for all students. “Ms. G-S was instrumental in my college picking experience, I don’t know what I’d do without her help,” said senior Lizzette Jose. Ms. G-S is also the National Honor Society sponsor and helps many of students fulfill the 4 pillars, scholarship, leadership, service and character, to make a meaningful change in each of students lives. “Whenever we’re stuck or need help in NHS Ms. G-S is always there to help us out no matter what,” said NHS treasurer Alina Riyaz. If students need any help for their college journey, no matter where they are, find her in the College Resource Center.
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Column: The vegetarian who doesn’t like vegetables Anya Taliaferro May 16, 2019 The headline sounds like an oxymoron, right? Two years ago my diet turned a complete 180, and I decided to take an adventurous path within my eating habits and turned vegetarian. Yup, the girl who could eat chicken for breakfast, lunch, and dinner was going to substitute that with tofu, beans, and eggs. Why? Ever since my adjustment, I have been loaded with questions and confusion such as, “What made you become vegetarian?” or, “How long are you going to keep up with this?” So here I am, ready to tell my story. At the beginning, I wasn’t too sure how I would live off of vegetables, especially since there were a variety that seemed to make my face cringe. Then I quickly learned that there are a multitude of options that vegetarians can still eat. Seriously anything besides meat. As I reminisce back, I can remember the day I decided that I was not going to keep meat in my lifestyle. While scrolling through Facebook, I came across a video created by PETA, a very strong animal rights activist group, and viewed graphic content of the slaughterhouses. As tough as it was for me to see, I give a lot of credit to that group for helping to direct me on this path. After doing my own research, a few things were certain. By cutting meat out of my diet, I knew I was creating a healthier earth and a healthier me. If you would like to learn more about being vegetarian click here. Great local restaurant that is purely vegan/vegetarian here.
Editorial: The problems that come with guns in America May 16, 2019 Since the start of the year in the United States there have already been 15 school shootings in which one or more persons were shot. It seems that the main discussion around all this is not about the guns or gun control but instead on mental health. Mental health is a big issue but before addressing the mental health of someone who is a mass shooter we need to focus on how we can stop people like this with health problems from getting weapons. Gun reform has always been a big topic in the U.S. and after every mass shooting unfortunately it seems like it gets looked over. However In other places outside the U.S. it seems like after a mass shooting there is immediate action taken. The most recent example of an area taking immediate action would be in New Zealand when the Christchurch Massacre took place, It only took the Prime Minister of New Zealand a couple of weeks to take action. Back in the United States The most recent example of some insane person shooting up somewhere is Highlands Ranch Stem School. On May 7, Highlands Ranch STEM school in Colorado fell victim to a school shooting. 18 year old Kendrick Castillo was killed while trying to rush one of the shooters. In addition 8 other students were injured. As of now it has been 8 days since the shooting took place and yet there is no gun reform. In conclusion the United States is lazy and year after year nothing changes. The U.S. Needs to follow New Zealand's example and put strict restrictions on how easy it is to obtain these weapons.
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Review: Nail Essence packed for prom ★★★★★ By Olivia Maranan May 16, 2019
Location: 5840 Dempster St Morton Grove, IL Price: $$ Extras: gender neutral restrooms, private lot parking Services: manicure/pedicure (normal, gel, acrylic), waxing Hours: ➢ Monday through Saturday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm ➢ Sunday: closed I gave this nail salon a 5 out of 5 because they gave me a beautiful gel manicure for a decent price. The nail techs were all super nice and made sure my nails looked the way I wanted. They were super packed when I went because of all the proms this weekend, but they still took time to make sure I was satisfied with my nails. The manicure included a quick hand massage after. My friend got a pedicure and so she got to sit in a massage chair which is a nice add-on.
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Review: Da Jerk Pit ★★★★★ By Dorothea Watkins May 16, 2019
Location: 2430 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202 Cuisine: Jamaican Soul Food Price: $2-$25 Extras: TV Hours: ➢ Monday: Closed ➢ Tuesday through Thursday: 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. ➢ Friday & Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. ➢ Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. I gave this restaurant a 5 out a 5 stars because the food and the service is great. Everytime I come here with my family the experience just gets better. The food seems to always surprise me with its vibrant taste and fresh ingredients. I like really any food that is spiced with jerk. I ordered their jumbo jerk shrimp, which to my surprise, was actually really spicy. I had no problem with it because it came with a nice side of jamaican style white rice with red beans usually with thyme for taste. With that I got an additional side of mac & cheese. Food was delicious and for the price of only $15.00.
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Top 5 Summer Blockbusters you won't want to miss By Tom Henry May 16, 2019 If you are wondering what to do this summer, you may be in luck if you enjoy going to the movies, as the upcoming summer blockbusters look like they will not disappoint. Here is a list of 5 films set to release from June to July. 5). Men In Black: International Set to release June 14, this new adventure will deal with the MIB deal with a threat in London to save the world. Starring Chris Hemsworth, and Tessa Thompson. If you are interested in the movie, check out the trailer here. 4). Toy Story 4 Releasing on June 21, Woody, Buzz, and their new friends will get lost on a road trip without Bonnie. Voiced by actors like Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, this story that looks to be an emotional roller coaster, you won't want to miss Toy Story 4. 3.) The Lion King On July 19, Jon Favreau and Disney will release the new live action film version of the classic 1994 animated film The Lion King. T his film has a star studded cast including Beyonce, Donald Glover, and Seth Rogen. The trailer shows, this movie doesn't look to disappoint. 2.) Yesterday June 28 will mark the release of Yesterday, the original film about a young musician who is in a biking accident, and becomes the only person on the planet who knows The Beatles. As a musician, this creates a golden opportunity for him to recreate the songs by The Beatles and he becomes one of the most famous singer-songwriters in the world. He still tries to tell everyone that he didn't actually write those songs, but it's hard for him to prove. This film introduces actor Himesh Patel, and also features stars such as Lily James, Ed Sheeran, and James Corden. It definitely looks like a summer movie you won't want to miss. 1.) Spiderman: Far From Home On July 5, the Marvel Cinematic Universe will release their first film after world record breaking Avengers: Endgame. This story will pick up moments after the end of Avengers, where Peter Parker takes a vacation on a school trip to Europe, as well as a vacation from being Spider Man. This will be the sequel to Spiderman: Homecoming. If you are interested in the film, check out the trailer here, but beware it features major Endgame spoilers.
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Niles North Boys Track & Field host senior night at conference By Abdullah Fouad May 16, 2019 On May 10 the boys track and field team had their senior night during the CSL South division meet. The team earned 31 points and placed fifth beating only their rivals the Niles West Wolves. Senior Jay Patel thought that “Senior night was very fun.” He thought he did “well” and set a “new personal record” in both the 800 and 400. He added on to say that “as a team I think we did well but there are still some changes that need to be made.” At sectionals today Patel set his goal to qualify for state. Go cheer on the boys today when they compete for sectionals at Niles West at 6:30 p.m.. Jay Patel
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PGA championship: what to expect from Tiger Woods By Tom Henry May 16, 2019 Weeks after Tiger Woods shocked the golf world winning The Masters for his 5th time, he will tee off again today at the 2019 PGA Championship in Long Island, New York. For the first time in 70 years the Professional Golf Association Championship will take place in May and the competition will run from today until Sunday, May 19. As for Woods, who has won 15 majors in his career will be looking for win 16. Fans are excited to see what Woods will play like, as he has won the U.S. Open before at the same course.
NILES NORTH ATHLETICS 2019 SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION Registration for our athletic summer camps is now open. Please use the link for specific camp information. If you have any questions please contact Assistant Athletic Director Omar Alebiosu at omaale@d219.org. 2019 Summer Camp Information
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Fashion students strut down the runway for annual fashion show By Dorothea Watkins May 16, 2019 The annual D219 fashion show was held on May 9 at Niles West. Both schools collaborated together to pull off this fashion show. Niles North and West has spent the entire school creating and sewing together outfits to be showcased to the district. Over 100 outfits were presented during this time. “Well, this is my first year in fashion and getting experience on the garments is really, you know, new to me, but I really enjoyed my first year of fashion.” said junior Dafina Rexhepi. Dafina who is a first year fashion student spent the semester creating her garment. Photo courtesy of Emily Mendieta
James Charles scandal resulting to lose 3 million subscribers By Mahnoor Mudassar May 16, 2019 On Monday May 6, Charles posted an ad for Sugar Bear Hair supplements to his Instagram story. Turns out, that brand is a huge competitor for Westbrook's supple -ment brand, Halo Beauty. Tati Westbrook is an internet personality and makeup artist and she is also known for being good friends with an internet personality and makeup artist, James Charles. Westbrook accused him of being unsupportive and said she felt betrayed. Charles later apologized to Westbrook in a statement posted to his Instagram story. Then on Friday, Westbrook broke her silence and posted a 43-minute video to YouTube explaining the feud and her decision to cut off her friendship with Charles. In the video, she accused Charles of spreading lies about her and called him out for saying hurtful things about other people in the beauty community. She also mentioned an inappropriate comment he made about wanting to hook up with a straight waiter at a restaurant, disregarding his sexual orientation. Charles identifies as gay. Charles apologized again to her and her husband in a YouTube video on Friday and addressed the points made by Westbrook in her video. "To Tati and James Westbrook I'm sorry for everything that is going on, everything that I've put you through over the past few weeks," Charles said according to NBC News. "Most of my career over the past few years has been about me making mistakes and trying to learn and grow from them. I haven't always done the best job of that, I can admit that," he added. "But I have always tried." The internet seems to have sided with Westbrook for now. She appears to be gaining subscribers just as fast as Charles is losing them.
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Review: A major breakthrough By Mahnoor Mudassar May 16 2019
This incredible story stars Chrissy Metz as Joyce Smith, Marcel Ruiz as John Smith and Josh Lucas as Brian Smith. Based on an impossible true story, a 14-year-old Missouri teenager who has spent 15 minutes trapped under ice cold water, has managed to survive without any injuries. John had no pulse for 45 minutes and doctors have pursued him dead. But when his mother Joyce Smith came into the room and saw his body, she prayed to god out loud to “not take away my son”. Then all of the sudden, he got a heartbeat. This incredible story has taught people that hope still does exist and miracles can happen. This movie is so inspiring to me because it has shown me that I can’t lose hope just because something can be medically impossible. As long as you have hope, the impossible can be the possible. Articles from around the country have put in some reviews about this inspiration. Variety has stated, “It has the potential to be a solid mid-level hit. Those eager to believe in miracles will likely turn out for it, while the non-miracle demo will stay away”. Bilge Ebiri from the New York Times said, “You don't have to believe in divine intervention to be moved by "Breakthrough”.”