Volume 91: Issue 6

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January 27, 2017

volume 91, Issue 6

the student prints

NV says “Hola”

The Costa Rican exchange students arrive.

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Willie gets an upgrade

Students send the old Willie the Wildcat off and welcome our brand new mascot.

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NEWS

OPINIONS FEATURES SPORTS

People are cleaning out their houses for NV’s annual garage sale. see page 3

School is important, but when you’re sick, is it really worth it? see page 5

Everyone makes new year’s resolutions, but how good are we at keeping them? see page 9

The Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball teams are on fire this season. see page 13

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Life of an athlete

Zoey Napierala

Staff Writer

Willie the Wildcat, the mascot that’s represented and supported Northview sports teams for 22 years, was well overdue for an update. According to Athletic Director Chris Irwin, the old costume was outdated and missing some parts, like a working exhaust fan.

The old Willie retired during the halftime at the Girls’ Basketball game on January 13. However, a new customized mascot costume was introduced during the halftime at the Boys’ Basketball game the same evening.

Mr. Irwin hopes that the new mascot will improve school spirit and give the elementary students an opportunity to get pictures with the mascot.

“It’s a great addition to the family at Northview,” junior Mark Spieldenner said. Mr. Irwin also hopes that there will be people who will want to be in the costume even with the limited size of 5’10 due to the customized slippers.

“No names can be given until the end of the year where we can recognize them and a possible award at an Mermer assembly,” Mr. Irwin said. The new Willie has big shoes to fill but has al- THE NEW WILLIE the Wildcat makes his first appearance during half time of the Boys’ ready started his career with a bang.

Basketball game January 13. “It will help with school spirit,” junior Elizabeth Atkins said.

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Matt Bishop

Sports Editor

The Chess Club is the fastest growing club at Northview.

Having just three members last year, the group has grown to over 50 players that battle it out on the chessboard in John Engel’s (better known as “Doc”) class on Thursdays after school.

The club first began in 1993 and was formed by a former student named Jeremy Conn, who Mr. Engel refers to as the best player he’s ever seen.

“Jeremy was a great chess player. I beat him the first time

we played and he wasn’t too happy about it, so he studied and came back two weeks later.

He then beat me three straight times in a matter of 20 minutes,” Mr. Engel said.

The two then discussed a plan to start a club so that they could play against other people other than each other, and thus the Chess Club was formed.

The number of students in the club has fluctuated over the years, but this year’s attendance of 50+ students definitely tops the list. The previous record was about 30 students back in the 1990’s.

“I had been playing against my dad and brother for a few

years and joined the club because I thought it’d be interesting to play against new players,” freshman Luke Alzapiedi said. “It has really helped me to improve my game.”

With the new participation, the club began to keep track of legitimate chess scores that each player has. New players begin with a score of 1200 and gain and lose points depending on the score of the person that they play. They gain more points for beating a good player and less points for a bad player. They also lose more points for losing to a bad player and lose less points for losing to a good player. The top ten players will enter a tour-

nament at the end of the year.

Because of the high level of competition, many players began looking for an edge to help them. They began researching different openings, reading books on strategies, and studying in other ways in order to help them for the club. Others, such as freshman Brad Biggs, are just a natural at the game.

“I like to think of myself as one of the best chess players in the nation,” Biggs said. “I just can’t be beaten right now and I haven’t even hit my prime yet.”

They meet each Thursday in room F2 after school to play and all are welcome to join, according to Mr. Engel.

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NEWS

Andrea Almeida Online Editor

Northview is currently creating a program called Life of an Athlete, open to anyone interested in learning and developing the best and healthiest version of themselves.

To perform at the highest level, participants need to be aware of how their daily actions can positively or negatively affect and drastically impact their overall performance. This includes how much sleep they get, and the effects drugs and alcohol have on their bodies.

“In a highly competitive society, where many students are looking to earn college scholarships based on grades and/or their artistic/athletic/ musical talent, it would be in their best interest to learn to develop a lifestyle that helps them achieve their goals,” NV track and soccer coach, Julia Koralewski said.

Although this is a yearround program, there is a summer trip to Lake Placid Olympic Training Center in New York, where students engaged in different activities that vary from listening to presentations that promote healthy lifestyles, to an experience in Navy Seal training.

“I think it really prepared me for a healthier lifestyle and also allowed me to live and perform at my fullest potential,” junior Jenna Kill said. Students from NV and SV were selected by athletic coaches and administrators to participate.

“We hope that this program will develop a better understanding among students about the consequences of their lifestyle choices, promote positive lifestyle choices, develop accountability among student athletes, and promote positive character development,” Coach Koralewski said.

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January 27, 2017

Abby Summers

Staff Writer

The biggest Sylvania Invitational Speech and debate competition had around 692 competitors, 40 different teams, and 270 judges. It was so big it took place at three different schools: Northview, Southview, and McCord Junior High. It all happened on January 13 and 14.

Senior captain Youn-Won Kim made it to semifinals in the Informational Speech category.

Cecile Schreidah was the first freshman to make it to semifinals in the dramatic interpretation category. Junior Erica Chen in Informational Speech category, made it all the way through to finals and placed fourth overall.

“Speech and Debate has been a great experience. I have learned so much and I’ve met so many intelligent students,” sophomore Mary Mains said.

“I’m very grateful to be part of speech and debate. I can’t wait for the next competition.”

There are several different events. One being the Public Forum which is a debate about a public based problem. Another being a two person team event with two partners, the Lincoln Douglas debate to name just a few.

In Lincoln Douglas, students participate in pro con debates.

These issues vary from different political topics. Each topic, or resolution, is defended by one person, the affirmative, and rejected by their opponent, the negative. Each debater is responsible for gathering research that helps prove their point. Then a selected judge, usually a teacher or parent volunteer, decides who the final victor is.

In Public Forum debate, which is a team event, there is a group of people who advocates their side of a specific resolution.

Photo courtesy of Sylvania Northview Twitter

Students gather in the cafeteria as they recover from their event. They eat, rest, and replenish as they prepare for their next event.

It is similar to Lincoln Douglas but with a different topic resolution.

After the debate session is over there is usually a small break in between for debaters to

freshen up, eat, and prepare for their next debate. Each debate is against different opponents.

“This was a really great year for NV, since not only did the competition run smoothly,

but the NV Speech and Debate competitors made a great showing for themselves, as well. I’m proud of our hard work, it paid off,” head Speech and Debate coach, Keevan Hazel said.

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Costa Rican exchange students visit Emily Martinez

Staff Writer

Students from Costa Rica have traveled to America to experience what life is like. These

students are here for three weeks staying with host families. They are able to see how life in America is different than in Costa Rica.

The 10 students are staying with sophomore Abigail Mills,

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Miyah Swan, sophomore Thomas Peacock, freshman Christian Ramirez, sophomore JC Hitchen, junior Madison Brixey, freshman Anya Wojtkowiak, senior Kyle Borton, senior Katelynn Mortland, and sophomore Colton Powaski.

They will be attending Northview for three weeks and will be participating in activities like any other high school student, such as attending basketball and hockey games, going to laser tag, and other fun activities.

“This is an amazing opportunity for you to practice your Spanish skill and this is a great way for the students from Costa Rica to practice their English,” Spanish teacher Lindsay Jurski told her Spanish classes.

These students will be shadowing their host siblings and other friends to their classes throughout the day.

They will also give presentations about their life in Costa Rica and how it is different from

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Costa Rican exchange students pose together with their flag after they gave a presentation on what life is like in Costa Rica.

America.

All of Mrs. Jurski’s classes will be listening to the presentations that they give and will be asking questions. Students will also have to note differences between Costa Rica and America.

They will not, however, be required to participate in the academic part of school, or be

graded on anything since they are only here to get a real-life American high school experience.

A farewell party will be held after school on February 2. All students are invited to join and saw goodbye to the Costa Rican exchange students. All Staff and students are welcome to attend.

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Katie Mertens

Features-Editor

AP Capstone is an innovative new program which will add two new courses, AP Seminar and AP Research, to Northview’s extensive list of AP offerings.

Both courses offer students the opportunity to develop their academic and research skills at a college level.

AP Capstone is a prestigious program, for 2016 it is currently only available at 15 schools in Ohio and 650 schools nationwide. When students successfully complete the AP Seminar and Research exams, they will receive an AP Capstone CertificateTM from the College Board. If they earn a “3” or higher on four additional AP course exams of their choice, they will be awarded an AP Capstone DiplomaTM. AP Seminar teaches critical evaluation of evidence from mul-

tiple sources and perspectives, development of well-researched and well-reasoned arguments, and effective communication to a broader audience. The course is different from many other AP classes in that the topics for the group and individual proj-

ects a r e chosen by students (with the approval of the instructor).

AP Research offers the opportunity for the students to develop and conduct their own scientific research project, gather and analyze data, then present and defend their work.

Both courses foster inquiry, research, collaboration, critical thinking and communication

skills. AP Capstone focuses on skills needed in all disciplines rather than on specific content topics. These broader skills can be applied to other classes and in the workplace. These are the skills that are sought after by selective colleges and employers.

“I am thrilled that we are able to bring the AP Capstone program to our students. We will have the chance to dig deeply into current, relevant areas of interest to our students and develop skills that will be useful in all our other AP classes. “AP Capstone is respected by selective colleges and will give our students an advantage in the admissions process. It is a very exciting opportunity,” said AP Seminar teacher Kathryn Nelson.

AP Seminar will be open to students who have successfully completed Honors Physical Science and Honors English 9. Students must complete AP Seminar before beginning AP Research.

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Career tech reaches out Liz Liber

Features Editor

Career tech day is a day where the sophomores are taken around the school by upper classmen to the different career technology classrooms. These classes include Business Tech, Cosmetology, Education and Training, Engineering, Med Tech, and Imedia. There are also career tech classes over at Southview such as Auto Body, Computer

Programming, Horticulture, Robotic Engineering, and Visual Communication Design.

The Business Technology teachers are Andrea Davis and Pat Sayre. Students spend two periods a day in the classrooms as well as compete in Business Professionals of America (BPA).

"Even if you aren't sure what you want to pursue as a career, I would definitely recommend taking Business Technology. It's given me many business related skills, but also skills everyone

could use in life such as communication and interpersonal development.” senior Sydney Powers said.

More information can be read online at NVStudentPrints.com

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NEWS

Emma DeMascio Staff Writer

With the elections over and a new president chosen for office, some people are thrilled at the idea of having a fresh start to the new year, while others are not so content. The 2016 presidential election was a close call for both candidates and many were surprised that Donald Trump emerged victorious. Now residing in office, many citizens may wonder what he plans to do for the country and the people of this nation.

There were many key policies addressed throughout the presidential debates and both candidates stated their opinions on what they believe would be best for the country. Important topics brought up for discussion included immigration, trade, health care, and education.

Trump’s vision on immigration includes prioritizing the jobs and security of Americans, enforcing more immigration laws and boosting wages to guarantee that Americans are offered jobs first, according to Trump’s official website.

His plans while in office include “building the wall”, end-

ing sanctuary cities, as well as Catch-and-Release. Sanctuary cities are named for cities that shelter illegal immigrants. The Catch-and-Release policy refers to when people caught for being in “illegal immigration status” are released while they wait for hearing with an immigration judge. According to the administration, they stated on the website that “anyone who illegally crosses the border will be detained until removed.”

In trade, Trump wants to negotiate fair trade deals that create American jobs, increase wages, and reduce America's trade deficit. And in health care, he wants to repeal Obamacare and replace it with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). He would also like to work with Congress to create a patient-centered health care system and allow citizens to purchase insurance across state lines in all 50 states.

Finally, in education, he wishes to establish a “national goal of providing school choice to every one of the 11 million school aged children living in poverty,” As well as work on reforms to ensure universities reduce the cost of college and student debt in exchange for the federal tax breaks and tax dollars, according to the party’s website.

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OPINIONS January 27, 2016

Was 2016 a great year or total drag?

2016 wasn't the best year for a lot of people. Lots of devastating and unfortunate events occurred that left people disappointed about 2016.

When you think about all the positive aspects you can't help to think of all the hard, negative times. Right now we can only hope that 2017 has a better outcome.

Looking back most people might focus on one big event. November 8 was the presidential election between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump.

Many people had different opinions on who they were going to vote for. They would put stickers on the back of their cars, signs in people's yard, and they would also post harsh things on social media.

Around this time my Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram were blowing up about this election. All this was not needed. People can keep their opinions to themselves.

It caused a lot of problems and fights between friends and even family members. I was getting so annoyed with everyone talking about it.

How crazy was the clown thing? There was a lot of absurd nonsense on social media about it. Once I saw pictures of the clowns, it definitely made me scared to walk outside. Seriously, clowns just walking around in the woods scaring people?!

A little boy climbed over a gorilla cage, fell in and put himself in danger. A zoo keeper saved the boy and caused us to lose a beautiful Gorilla named Harambe at

the Cincinnati Zoo. This was just sad.

A lot of loved ones died during 2016 there was the Orlando shooting, the Paris shooting, and even a boy attacked by an alligator in Orlando. Not to even mention all of the celebrities we lost.

My family is a huge Panthers fan and when the Broncos won the Superbowl, my dad wasn't too happy. Let’s just say it wasn't a good day.

It’s a good thing 2016 is over, we are starting fresh with a new year. 2017 is about to be the best year. Remember that it's always a good day to have a good day.

This year make new goals, work harder, study more, think positive, show your loved ones you love them, and be the best you. Life is what you make it, so make it great! ~Abby Summers

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Co-Editors-In-Chief: Erin Chambers & Riley Runnells Adviser: Sarah Huey News Editor: Katie Mertens Opinions Editors: Haley Jones & Korrin Zollweg Features Editors: Liz Liber & Karen Pan Sports Editor: Amir AbouZied & Matt Bishop the student prints Business Editor: Josie Umfleet Online Editor: Andrea Almedia Staff Photographers: Edward Lammie Staff Writers: Patrick Andres, Emma DeMascio, Emily Martinez, Zoey Napierala, Emily Nowak, Taylor Rosplohowski, Abby Summers

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Some people look back on 2016 as a terrible year in their eyes and others think it was a great year. Personally, I believe it was quite a good year.

Many of the sports teams had great seasons. The Northview football team won against the team down south for the second year in a row. In general the football team was very successful in a majority of the season. The Dance team also had a really good season during 2016. At their state competition the team placed second, second, and third in the state. They are looking forward to making this new year even better too.

Not only did the sports teams do very well, school spirit was also pretty great.

In 2016, the Student Council Spirit Committee worked really hard to bring more

spirit into the school. Themes for games were different this year, in a good way.

The themes were unique and not like any other themes we have had before, an example would be like the Toga out. One of the coolest things they did was the Color Cloud. This was when students stood in the field before a football game and everyone threw color packets at the same time.

This was definitely one of the most fun moments of 2016 for the school Another very fun moment from 2016 was danceGold. Not only did the students have a night full of fun, but they raised money for a great cause while doing it.

Sometimes we need to think of other people and help them when we are feeling down.

The entire year of 2016 obviously can’t be absolutely perfect. Little things (or big things) can happen that aren’t the best. We all just need to look at the bigger picture. If you look back on 2016 and only think about the bad things that happened then you are gonna think it was a bad year.

But if you look at all the good things, then most likely you’ll realize it was a good year. Instead of always looking at the bad things, think positively and think of all the good things.

We should all strive to make 2017 an even better year. Looking forward and thinking positively is one way to start. So cheers to the new year. ~Korrin Zollweg

Sick of getting sick?

So, here’s the thing. Seniors get five sick days to miss school until they have to take all of their exams if they have a grade less than a B. But this is minus senior skip day so technically you have FOUR days to miss. Do I think this is fair? Not really.

This rule basically encourages students to come to school sick, because who really wants to take their exams?

Earlier in the year I had this disease called Hand Foot Mouth.

Yeah, not fun. How would students and teachers have felt if I came to school sick that day?

One - it would’ve been selfish of me. Two - people would have treated me like a disease.

So what? I get punished if I DON’T come to school? It is definitely not my fault that I got a disease and because of that I will probably have to take my exams.

So the five day rule basically encourages you to come to school.

Four out of eight of my classes do not have tissue boxes. This may not seem like a big deal to some, but try being the one sick and with a long lasting runny nose. So you should come to school or else you have to take your exams… but you won’t be able to blow your nose and you will end up infecting the whole school. It just doesn’t add up.

Now with all this complaining I at least have a solution. The

rule should waive absences with doctor’s notes, hospital stays, or college visits. These are all mandatory things seniors will have to go through and there should be more leniency on these days.

Some people do not come to school simply because they do not want to, those are the people who should be the only ones punished. The rest of us who are not choosing to be sick should not be punished. I am sure there is some bigger reason for this five day rule for seniors, but whatever it is I do not agree with it. When I get sick because someone wanted to not take exams and came to school, I am blaming this rule. ~Haley Jones

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Change is hard but it can also be good

The concept behind the word “change” usually frightens people. Most of us tend to get into routines that we do every day, such as drinking a coffee before school. We get so accustomed to these routines, that when the slightest thing goes wrong, like the coffee maker breaking down, our whole day is thrown for a loop.

However, as I have seen it time and time again, changes are constantly going on around us and there is not much that we can do to stop it. Changes in society, changes in the people around us, changes in the weather. The list could go on and on.

After a long time thinking about this entire concept and looking into my future, I figured that the best thing for me to do was move to Chattanooga, TN with my dad.

Most kids are forced into moving when their mom or dad gets a new job or is looking for somewhere else to live. However, in my situation, I had the choice. I decided on my own to leave Sylvania and start brand new in TN. It sounds completely crazy, essentially leaving your high school going into your junior year, along with all of your friends and family, and the hardest part of all - leaving your mom. However, to all of those who have asked me why I did it, I told them several things.

To start off, when I am 80 years old I want to be able to say I got to spend some time living with my dad (as he lived in Chicago before). In addition to this, I wanted to explore different parts and leave Ohio

behind for the time being.

I am six months into the move, I couldn’t be happier. I fit right into my new school and have been getting involved with a lot of the same things that I did at Northview.

My school gave me the opportunity to announce our football games and become an Assistant Coach on the basketball team. At this time, I have begun trying to organize a group of people to clean up trash downtown every weekend.

In addition to this I am still staying involved with things going on in Toledo such as the Mud Hens, NV’s newspaper, and a Color Run called the Color for Came.

Chattanooga’s weather is nothing like Sylvania’s. It is much hotter and we rarely see snow here.

To go along with this, yes, southern hospitality is a real thing. The people down here are extremely friendly and welcoming.

There is so much going on all the time around Chattanooga. Since it is such a small city, it is easy to find festivals and events in the blink of an eye. For example, a huge triathlon was held here a few months ago, featuring people from all around the country.

Surprisingly though, people here like country music just about as much as we do in Sylvania. Rap and pop are the main types of music that people listen to down here, although there are a lot more country music concerts.

In addition, I have already grown so much closer to my dad and at the same time have gotten to meet many more people and experience a different

part of the United States.

Chattanooga has been a perfect fit for me as it feels like a city, but the closeness of the community in it makes it feel like Sylvania again.

Don’t get me wrong, the first month was hard and here and there it sucks thinking about life in Ohio.

You miss friends, family, and even stupid things like Handel’s Ice Cream.

During those first few weeks I really questioned myself on if I had made the right decision coming to Chattanooga. It really sucked at first being thrown into a whole new schedule and having to start over again.

I didn’t know anyone at school and had to get accustomed to living with my dad and stepmom. It was a huge chance that definitely threw me out of my comfort zone.

However, everything soon falls into place and I just know that it will all work out in the long run. So if you ever have to make a decision like I did, or when it comes to college and you are thinking about moving far away, I say do it. Experience the world, get out of your routines, and start meeting new people.

The worst that can happen is that you won’t like it and will have to move back. But there is nothing wrong with getting out of your comfort zone and trying new things.

I’ve learned to leave fear behind and start getting used to change as it is a part of life. There is always room to grow as a person, and that is exactly what I think this move has helped me do.

~Jake Mossing

OPINIONS January 27, 2017

Singing to the “L”in 2017 New Year’s Eve for many people was a night to remember, for Mariah Carey it is going down in history in more bad ways than good. The disaster that happened on stage that night was viewed by millions and is certainly in need of an explanation.

For those who are unaware, Carey was all set to perform before she had a disastrous malfunction with her performance.

Her obvious lip syncing was a mess, along with the fact that she mentioned various times that the screw up was due to the fact that she did not have a sound check before performing.

The problems that happened that night were unprofessional and the sound check should have taken place prior to the performance. If she was not able to complete the check there is always the option of live singing to prevent disasters like the one that happened that night.

Carey is a very talented singer and artist, and many were excited to see her that night but what was supposed to be an extraordinary performance ended up being full of disappointment.

Lip syncing, for a lot of people, is cheating. But for many lip syncing is not the worst part of what Carey did, the fact that she was unable to take responsibility for her actions that night and blame everyone else did not look good.

If she had apologized, perhaps it would have been a little less painful to watch, but when she asked her dancers to leave the stage because she had just given up it made the situation even more awkward for the viewers.

Later on twitter she commented on the night’s events by saying “stuff happens. Have a happy and healthy New Year everybody. Here’s to making more headlines in 2017.”

Carey can possibly make her way back from this, but it will take a lot of regaining of her fans’ trust and showing that she is not a fraud.

New Year’s Eve was not ruined because of this awkward situation, but it was embarrassing for Carey being seen as she was in front of millions.

~Emily Nowak

New Year’s Resolutions Making New Year's Resolutions is a great way to start off the new year and try to improve yourself inside and out. The phrase “new year new me” is used to describe how people want to live in the new year. A lot of people say this jokingly, with the phase being pretty ironic due to the fact that many people make resolutions at the start of each year, but few people actually stick to them by the end.

Most people have resolutions that include being healthier and working out more. They try to eat more fruits and vegetables and less processed foods.

Towards the beginning of the year there is usually a surplus of people who get gym memberships at places like Planet Fitness.

However, by the time January ends or February hits, the amount of people at the gyms significantly decreases. The same thing is true for most other res-

olutions that people make.

People make the resolution to eat healthier food will usually eat pretty well for the first few weeks of the year, but by the end of the first month, the temptation of pizza, ice cream, and fast food make people give in.

Of course it would be very beneficial for me to try and eat healthier and maybe workout more, but knowing myself, I can pretty much guarantee that I won’t follow through with it. I might eat fairly healthy for a week or two, but then I get into my “you only live once” mind set and just eat and do whatever. As long as you're not harming yourself by eating fast food for every meal and being a complete couch potato, I don’t find anything really wrong with eating ice cream once in a while...or everyday.

Many people think of resolutions as something to do with improving

your health, but there are many other resolutions that you can make for the new year that don’t involve any green foods or treadmills. You can simply just make a resolution to be a happier and more positive person. You could even just make a cheesy resolution, like to live in the moment more or stop worrying so much about things you cannot change.

These types of resolutions can be a lot easier to keep up throughout the year and can really make an improvement in your life.

New Year’s Resolutions are all about improving yourself for the better. So if you know you won’t follow through with the resolution you made, change it. Making changes in your life for the better doesn’t just have to be at the start of the new year, but it's always a good time to make improvements in your life. ~Josie Umfleet

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OPINIONS January 27, 2017

Finsta OR Fake Reality?

Finstas have begun to take over Instagram, but with these fake accounts it’s up for debate whether they’re fun or annoying.

A finsta is a fake instagram people make to post more frequent pictures of what is going on in their lives, and it’s mostly for close friends to follow.

Personally, I like Finstas because only people who really want to see what I’m posting see these pictures, whereas on my real Instagram I wouldn’t want to post a whole bunch of pictures people I don’t know as well won’t care about.

It’s funny to see what my friends have to post too since they do it more often than on their real Instagram. Along with the fun pictures, most finstas also have a funny play on the person’s name and their bio has something comical in it as well. They’re a

Courtesy of Sarah Adya

Junior Sara Adya uses her Finsta to show things that happen during her day. Here is a picture showing her inability to put contacts in.

Courtesy of Caity Hoffman

Senior Caity Hoffman uses her Finsta to promote body positively. She talks about real teenage issues and how it’s okay to not cover up.

cool way for people to be themselves on social media without a fear of followers who don’t know them judging.

Though I do like the idea of finstas personally, some people who make finstas don’t really get the point that they’re for fun pictures. It can also be argued that it’s stupid to post these pictures when you could just text the same things to the friends you want to see it.

While these are valid points, why ruin the fun of people who do like their finstas?

No one is forced to follow them, so why does it hurt for those who do have them to post

Courtesy of Joseph Galati

Senior Joseph Galati uses his Finsta to show funny pictures of himself and others. Here he is posing with junior Mary Matrisciano.

for their followers who do want to see what they have to say.

Finstas will probably die soon, but for those of us who like them now, let’s just enjoy ourselves while we can.

-Erin Chambers

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“OMG DID YOU HEAR?! I got 315 likes on my Insta picture!

That’s my highest number yet!” Okay, okay, maybe not 315 likes, but how often have you said or have heard someone say something similar to that statement?

Lately teens have been consumed with the amounts of likes they get on photos or the amount of people that follow them on different social media sites.

You can’t honestly say that you haven’t at least once based your self worth off of your followers or the amount of likes you’ve gotten on a picture. Everyone is guilty of it, including me. When you get a lot of likes on a photo it reaffirms your love for that photo, or makes you feel confident in the fact that people like what you’re posting and that you have a popular viewing circle. The same goes for the number of people who follow you. As much as I wish I didn’t agree, how awesome does it feel when you check your followers and see that number has gone up? It’s pretty cool to have proof that people like you or are interested in what you’re posting, but how important is it really?

I don’t think I’ve ever been more frustrated than the time I was talking to my friend and around 4pm she posted this adorable photo of us from a dinner we went to, and then within 20 minutes she had 10 “likes”. Well to her, she felt that the picture wasn’t worthy because she wasn’t receiving enough “likes”, so she deleted the post and said she would repost it later during “prime Instagram time,” meaning when more people were actively scrolling through the media site. The entire exchange was just extremely frustrating to me, because I don’t think you should post a picture and watch every minute for how many people like it.

A similar thing happened with an Instagram live video I did with my friend. She and I were just playing games and telling stories to the people watching, and I think we got up to about 13 people. She kept telling me that we had to do more exciting things to get more viewers, but if you really think about it, how stupid is the concept of a live video anyway? It’s just people watching what you’re doing while you’re doing it, and if they wanted to do that, why not just hangout with the person instead of being a creeper and watching through the phone? To me, if you’re making a live video because you think they’re fun then it shouldn’t be about the number of people watching, it should be about how much fun you have while doing it.

Now here’s my thing about followers on media sites. You have your best friends that follow you, you have your acquaintances that you don’t really talk to, but have said hi to once or twice, and then you have your spam accounts that you have no idea who or what they are, but hey, anything for more followers right? It’s fine to look at how many people follow you, but where I draw the line is when people base their self-worth on the amount of followers.

First of all, you probably don’t even know half of the people that follow you. Second of all, you have friends that you interact with in real life, not through social media and technology, so if you talk to them through text, call, or better yet face to face, what’s the point in whether or not they follow you and stalk your every move through your profile? But most importantly, the number of followers you have is just that - a number. It has nothing to do with how funny you are, how interesting your life is, or how often or not you post.

The final rundown: Your likes and followers are just a number.

There’s nothing more to it, other than to make sure that you focus on posting on social media for you and your fun, not for anyone else and their approval.

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Frank Ocean - Blonde I thought I was dreaming when you said you loved me, then I realized I was just listening to Blonde! With hits like “Ivy,” “Pink + White,” and “Nights,” he wowed his fans with another album filled with emotion and chill vibes.

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Top tracks: “Starboy,” “Sidewalks” featuring Kendrick Lamar, and “All I know” Info: The third studio album by Canadian singer/songwriter, The Weeknd, was such a success that it won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Video.

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Getting fit is a common goal when the new year comes around, but it’s definitely easier said than done. A gym membership is a common way to get your workouts kickstarted, but after a few weeks it becomes hard to motivate yourself to actually go and sitting on the couch sounds much more appealing.

An easy way to get yourself motivated is to find a friend to go with. You’ll both be able to help each other out because working out will be more enjoyable and neither of you will want to bail on each other. If going to the gym isn’t your thing workout classes are another great way to stay active. From aerial yoga to fitness classes at Sky Zone, there is so much variation in the workout classes offered everyone can find one they enjoy. A lot of places give student discounts too. Establishing a consistent workout routine that you’ll actually want to follow doesn’t have to be a chore. The most important thing to realize is not to force yourself to do workouts you don’t enjoy. If you only do workouts you do like, exercising will become a positive experience and you’ll actually look forward to your new routine.

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An essential part to living a healthy lifestyle is your diet.

A lot of people get freaked out when they hear the word “diet” and think of just eating kale until you can’t handle it anymore, but diets don’t have to be that way. If you restrict yourself from eating the foods you really love, of course a diet is going to be hard to follow. It’s important to find healthy foods you do like and you can still enjoy junk food, but in moderation. Numerous trendy restaurants are making it easier to eat healthier, as they show you how delicious it can be. Restaurants like Chipotle and Balance focus on serving really fresh, wholesome food that will fill you up and you don’t have to feel bad about eating them, as long as you don’t go too heavy on the sour cream or sauces. Another healthy trend is smoothie bowls. These are essentially what they sound like, smoothies in bowls, but they’re topped with various healthy toppings like nuts and granola. These creations are easy and delicious and ensure you’re eating fruits and vegetables. Eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult as long as you focus on eating the healthy food you enjoy.

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Girls’ are stepping up their hair game this year and trying out new hairstyles. It is always a big fear to change up your usual hairstyle, but girls are being bold and looking good! From changing up the length to the color, the ladies are really changing it up this season and we are all loving it! ~Haley Jones

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Senior Alyssa Ersig

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Junior Mary Matrisciano

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Senior Cassie Scouten

Junior Riley Runnels

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NEW TO NETFLIX 2017 Bill Nye Saves the World Everyone’s favorite grade-school science teacher is back and he’s ready to give us more lessons. Each episode will examine a specific topic from a scientific point of view, deal with myths and solve puzzling questions. Bill Nye will be at the helm of hosting this gem and will be joined by Karlie Kloss, Derek Muller, Nazeem Hussain, and Emily Calandrelli. If you’re feeling nostalgic or enjoy the field of science, this show is highly recommended for you.

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The Defenders

From a serious children’s novel series, to a flop at the box office, to a television show? Yes, this long lost story is getting a new makeover! As stated in the title, this show centers around adventure, mystery, and some “unfortunate tripups.” With the amazing talents of Neil Patrick Harris and Patrick Warburton, it would be quite unfortunate to not check this one out.

Dear White People

Calling all Marvel and superhero fans! If you enjoy current shows like Daredevil, Luke Cage, and Jessica Jones, then you’ll be happy to know that these heroes (along with Iron Fist) will team up to become The Defenders! If saving the world is more your style and you have a taste for action, you will probably take a liking to this series.

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If you’re a fan of Orange is the New Black, this show may intrigue you as well. The creators are back at it again and this time they’re making the public more aware.

Based off of the critically acclaimed 2014 movie, this show will be set in a satirical “post-racial” America and centers around a group of non-white students on a mostlywhite college campus. Not only will it center around races, but also finding your own path in the real world we face.

Courses coming in 2017- 2018

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Food Science

Food science is a semester long course that allows students to study the food in a new way. Think flavors, textures and chemical reactions. In this course, students will study both the process of cooking and safety by working on proper sanitation techniques.

AP Computer Science AP Computer Science Principles is a new AP that is offered to students at both NV and SV. This is a computer/ technical based AP. Students will learn computer design and computations.

This course has no prerequisites so it is currently open to all grade levels.

Forensic Science Forensic Science is a full year course taught by Mrs. Ireland. Before taking this course, you must have completed Physical Science 9 and Biology. Students can study fingerprints, hair and DNA. Problem solving skills will be applied to crime solving scenarios.

2D Game Design 2D Game Design is a single Semester course that is planned to be at both NV and SV. Students will learn how to create digital worlds and short games over the course of the semester.

AP Seminar

AP Seminar is the first year of this two year Capstone program which allows students to receive a special diploma.

(See page 4). There are two pre-requisites for the first year course; Honors Physical Science 9 and Honors English 9. Seminar focuses on team research and projects. For both years , students will be required to take the AP exam.

AP Research AP Research is the second year of the Capstone program so Seminar must be completed before students can move on to research. Throughout the year students will design, implement, and present one year long research project.

Broadcasting Journalism

Broadcasting journalism offers students a chance to produce News Broadcasts for NV. Both video editing and interviewing techniques will be a key focus in this class.

Chinese After a successful first year, Chinese is continuing to it’s second year at Northview. Chinese I and II will be available next year.

Oral Communication This semester long class will be hosted at SV. Oral Communications has levels 1 and 2 for students who wish to continue after the first semester.

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Electric string band makes history Karen Pan

News Editor

From the fame that Cat’s Meow brought them, North Covers continues to prevail as Northview’s first electric based string ensemble. Unlike the traditional music that most string players perform, this new group will stay away from pieces written by Mozart and Bach and instead has a repertoire consisting of more modern pieces.

String players are divided up into two orchestras: the concert orchestra and the chamber orchestra. The concert orchestra is made up of mostly underclassmen and the chamber orchestra is made up of mostly upperclassmen. Members from both orchestras were encouraged to audition, playing two contrasting excerpts, one from Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven and the other from Walk the Moon’s Shut Up and Dance.

“It’s really cool to audition with modern music because it strays away from traditional music that most of are use to,” junior Erika Chen said.

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North Covers prepares to rehearse with Orchestra Director Pam Thiel with their next song of Meghan Trainor’s Me Too. Unlike their performance at Cat’s Meow, this group will feature each member as a soloist with Sophomore Danny Lee on the tambourine. niors Adam Murphy and Karen Pan are the first violins, with senior Brendan Coulter and sophomore Josh Peatee as second violins. Sophomores McKenna Burke and Hannah Dorris play the violas, with Chen and sophomore Claire Gray on the cellos.

Junior Miranda Futrell will be on the bass with senior Noah Jockett and sophomore Danny Lee on electric guitar, as well as freshman Ian Weil on drums.

“It’s a different feel to how we normally act on stage for a formal orchestra performance,

but I think we get to create our own presence on stage,” sophomore Claire Gray said.

Their first performance was during Cat’s Meow, where they opened with Walk the Moon’s Shut Up and Dance. This ensemble will not only encourage

students to see a different side of string instruments, but it also allow the musicians to explore a different style of playing. They practice every Friday after school for an hour and they are currently creating a more unique rendition of Meghan Trainor's Me Too.

FEATURE MUSICIAN: Grace Figliomeni About the musician:

How long have you been playing?

“I started playing flute in sixth grade.”

What is your favorite memory of band?

“We played Ghostbusters and had a dance when Maggie Laberdee and I put on sheets and ran around the field while other people pretended to shoot us. One day it was really muddy and I fell during the performance. RIP to that pearly white sheet.”

Do you take or give private lessons? With whom?

“I took lessons for three years and gave them this year to two junior high students.”

What do you like to do in your free time?

Free time isn’t something that exists for me.

Do you play any other instruments?

“I don’t formally play other instruments but I’ve been pretending to be a pro snare drummer for the last six months.”

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Boys’ b-ball in heated race for NLL Matt Bishop

Sports Editor

After starting the season 3-0 in the Northern Lakes League, the Northview Basketball team controlled their own destiny to accomplish their goal of an NLL championship.

Tied atop the league standings with Perrysburg with multiple league games to play, the team is making sure to take the season one game at a time and not overlook any of their opponents.

The next NLL game on the schedule was at home against the Bowling Green Bobcats on January 6.

This was one of the “fill it up” games where the entire bottom row of the stands in the NV gym are designated for students.

The student section added together with the band totaled about 400 students, creating an electric atmosphere for the game, according sophomore guard Alek West.

“The atmosphere was amazing and it was great for all of those people to come out and support our team,” West said. “I love playing in front of crowds like that because it brings energy to the game.”

This game was close in the beginning as the teams were within two points when the first quarter was over. However, the Cats dominated the rest of the game and went on to win easily by a score of 78-51.

NV had a much closer game their next

contest against the Clay Eagles on January 10. The two teams battled back and forth throughout and the game wasn’t decided until the clock hit 0:00.

After a Clay player made a free throw with six seconds left to take a one-point lead, senior Logan Jessing tipped in a missed shot by sophomore Sam Clear at the buzzer to win the game for the Cats.

The final score was 55-54 and put the team’s record at 8-2 (4-0 in NLL play).

On January 13, NV had another “fill it up” game against the Anthony Wayne Generals. AW was predicted to finish second in the league, one spot ahead of NV, according to the Toledo Blade, so the game had all of the makings of being a close one.

The teams battled back and forth from the start with neither team gaining more than a seven point lead throughout the game. With 30 seconds left, the Cats held a five-point lead and it looked like they were going to gain another victory.

AW wasn’t done yet.

Down three with the ball with six seconds left, the Generals launched up a half-court shot to tie the game that missed. However, there was a foul called on the shot, and the player made all three free throws to send the game into overtime.

The Generals outlasted the Cats in OT and won the game 51-53. On the same night, Perrysburg lost to Southview to create a four-way tie for first place in the

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SOPHOMORE ALEK WEST hustles after a loose ball against an Anthony Wayne player in a game on January 13. The Cats lost the game in overtime, but are still on track for a shot at an NLL championship.

NLL with NV, AW, SV, and Perrysburg all being 4-1 in league play.

The next game for the Cats was a big one, as they traveled to Southview for both a rivalry game and a crucial league game. The game was on January 20 and

fans from both sides of Sylvania packed into the gym to watch these two teams go to battle. In the end, SV came out on top 49-56. Jessing led all scorers with 24 points, but it was not enough in the end as the Cats fell to second place in the NLL.

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Girls’ b-ball keeps improving record Amir AbouZied

Sports Editor

The Girls’ Basketball team started the season off slow with a 2-4 record but has recently picked up their game only losing two games in the past seven played.

On January 3, the LadyKats traveled to St. Ursula to take on the Arrows. Early on in the game the LadyKats took over the court ending the first quarter with a score of 18-6. The Arrows started to come back in the second quarter outscoring the LadyKats 13-10, but NV held their lead throughout the second half and won the game 5435. Senior Kylee Keene led the team with 14 points.

“We came out strong and didn’t take them lightly so we were able to take control consistently throughout the whole game,” Keene said.

Three days later, the LadyKats hosted Bowling Green. Coming off of a win earlier that week, the girls had a strong mindset of winning this game too. NV came

out with a victory outscoring the Bobcats 48-39. On January 13, the girls hosted Anthony Wayne. The game came down to the final seconds, but the LadyKats pulled away and won the game 45-42. This win put NV at a three game win streak.

“We lost to them the first time by a lot which made it important to come back and win the second time around.

We all worked well as a team and our defense improved a lot compared to the first time we played them. We loved having the crowd there, it helped us all get excited for the game and improved our energy going into the crucial fourth quarter,” senior Madi Hornyak said.

On January 17, NV took on Central Catholic. The LadyKats fought hard, but could not come out with the outcome that they wanted coming up short with a score of 44-47.

Last Friday, the LadyKats took on that school down south at Southview. NV came into this game with a 7-6 overall record and SV came in with a 2-12 overall record.

SV started the game off strong and led the LadyKats 1615 at halftime. At the start of the second half, the Lady-

Kats began to pick up their game and led the Cougars 2928 at the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, NV went on a 14-0 run and ended up defeating SV 49-32.

Keene had a game-high of 20 points Senior Kylie Archibeque finished the game with 16 points.

“I think first half was a little rough but once we got into the locker room and talked with each other, we came out and played our game to come out on top with a victory over Southview,” Archibeque said.

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Gym membership provides benefits Riley Runnells

Co-Editor

A good portion of the students at Northview participate in the different sports programs the school has to offer.

However, some students don’t play sports through the school or through recreational programs either because they have no desire to or because they are otherwise unable to. A good alternative many students have been taking in order to stay in shape is a gym membership.

With a gym membership, students are

able to workout the way they want, without pressure from a coach or trainer. With locations all over Sylvania and Toledo, various gyms have been gaining a lot of foot traffic from students.

The most popular gym with the most accessible price range for joining is Planet Fitness. Many students choose this option because it is less financially demanding than other gyms. However, if you would rather go somewhere else, there are plenty of options such as LA Fitness, Fitness 4 All, Super Fitness, Glass City CrossFit, and Xtreme Fitness.

Most people say that they are going to join a gym and then never follow through.

If you get a membership to a gym, sure it’ll cost some money, but think about the benefits.

You have the luxury of all of the good equipment, the snacks and drinks, and the ability to listen to your own music while you workout. Also many gyms offer specific classes that cater to what you’re looking to improve on.

The biggest benefit though is that you can go whenever you want. Unlike recreational or school sports, the gym doesn’t tie you down to a specific schedule and you can choose to go in the morning, afternoon or night, and the amount of days of the week you go.

The other major benefit to getting a gym membership is that you can find other friends who have memberships to the same gym and workout with them. If you’re the type of person who gets embarrassed working out with other people, then you can always go alone, or if you don’t know anyone who goes to your gym there is usually the option to have a guest pass, but it’ll usually cost extra.

Overall, getting a gym memberships has many benefits for just a small price.

Whether or not you choose to get one, if you don’t play organized sports, just remember that there are always alternatives to staying fit and healthy.

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Shot clock could speed up H.S. hoops Patrick Andres

Staff Writer

Northview 50, Findlay 43. Lima Senior 34, St. John’s 33. St. John’s 56, Mansfield Senior 36. Football barnburners? No, high school basketball scores, from one out of 64 brackets of last year’s state tournament alone.

And these are decent-sized schools, not the sportscentric rural schools of the lower divisions, which in their tournament engaged in such rousing offensive spectacles as Holgate 48-39 over Hicksville, Ayersville 41-38 over Holgate, and Fayette 37-36 over Ayersville, again all in one bracket.

These games are offensive, alright - to all lovers of high-scoring, fast-paced basketball, the kind of schoolyard spirit high school basketball once embodied.

Once upon a time, 37-36 would have been considered high-scoring, and fast-paced.

But in the 1930s, around the time the pace-of-play rules in college basketball were concocted, 7-3 football games were considered fast-paced in a Depression society that really wasn’t in much of a hurry to begin with.

The world changed, and basketball changed with it.

The NBA decided it needed a boost in the mid-1950s some form of protection was needed against societal disgraces such as Pistons 19, Lakers 18 in 1950.

And took the leap, adopting the shot clock in order to give teams a subtle push to move the ball, a move that worked like a charm, giving us Celtics 125, Hawks 123 in Game 7 of the 1957 Finals.

College basketball twiddled its thumbs for about three decades, content to remain in the Roosevelt Administration, until abominations such as Tennessee 11, Temple 6 began to grace the sports pages.

Even Final Fours caught the defensive bug (see: Georgetown 50, Louisville 46) and the collegiate game

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took the plunge in 1986 with a 45-second clock that evolved into the 30-second clock we know and love today.

The purpose of every level of basketball today appears to be the preparation of players for the logical next step - middle school to high school, high school to college, and so on.

If the high-school game wants to truly live up to this mantra it would do well to adopt a 45-second shot clock a sensible baby step for the teenage player into the quick world of the collegiate game.

It’s not as if offense in the high school game is stagnant - 37-36 games are the exceptions, not the rule, to a generally entertaining on-court product.

To that point, the purpose of high school basketball isn’t exactly fan entertainment - it’s to give young people the opportunity to play a great sport, to be a part of a

team, and develop their own unique niche in the grand scheme of the game.

The shot clock, by giving the men on the court a slight nudge, almost forces players to develop their own niche on a team - when players have three-quarters of a minute to make something happen, creativity and scoring will naturally follow.

Isn’t that the point of high school basketball? Of basketball in general? 34-33 may appease old-timers, but it’s not basketball, at least modern basketball.

There is no harm in speeding it up a little, an idea the NBA’s massive fanbase worldwide - which includes many a high school basketball player, across the nation - can attest to.

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Swim and dive strive for success

Lammie THE GIRLS’ TEAM dives in for the 100 free against Fostoria on January 17. The 100 meter free consists of four laps of the pool.

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The Swim and Dive team have had much success this season as the girls and boys currently sit at third and fourth in the NLL division respectively, both with aims to climb the ranks even higher.

Competing against Central Catholic January 17 posed no threat to that goal as they won in an undeniable fashion with a complete effort from everyone.

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College playoff game Patrick Andres

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In one of the most exciting games in the history of college football, No. 2 Clemson stunned No. 1 Alabama 35-31 on a touchdown with one second left to win its first National Championship since 1981.

The Tigers played catch-up the majority of the game, trailing by as much as 24-14 with 1:53 left in the third quarter before rallying to take a 28-24 lead with 4:38 to play on a touchdown run by Wayne Gallman.

Alabama, a team that had rarely faced roadblocks en route to a 13-0 regular season and a Peach Bowl victory, suddenly found itself behind the 8-ball and, needing a big play, slowly navigated itself down the field before lightning struck.

Under intense pressure from a relentless Clemson attack led by linebacker Ben Boulware, Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts found a hole and sprinted 30 yards, weaving through the Clemson defense for the goahead touchdown, putting Alabama within reach of its fifth title in eight years.

Tiger gunslinger Deshaun Watson, two-time defending

Heisman finalist, had other ideas, however, and, moving methodically from its own 32, Clemson began its voyage to immortality.

Completion, completion, completion, and suddenly the Tigers were well within range of a tying field goal.

With 19 seconds left, Watson found Jordan Leggett for a

Taking the biggest snap of his life, Watson rolled right, and fired into the end zone.

17-yard gain to the Crimson Tide 9, burning five seconds off of the clock before Coach Dabo Swinney signaled for a timeout. While the Purple and Orange could have likely booted a field goal that would have forced overtime, Swinney opted to attempt to win the game in regulation.

The Watson-to-Leggett connection failed on first and goal and five more seconds melted as regulation neared its end. On second and goal, with nine sec-

onds on the clock and time running down, Alabama was hit with a critical pass interference penalty, a foul that moved the ball to the Alabama 2.

Swinney elected one final shot at a national title in regulation before sending Greg Heugel to force the second ever overtime National Championship. Taking the biggest snap of his life, Watson rolled right, and fired into the end zone. Reliable wideout Hunter Renfrow was there and a second later a National Championship was there as well. The C.F.P. semifinals were not nearly as climactic as the title duel.

In the Peach Bowl, Alabama punched its ticket to Tampa with a 24-7 victory over Washington, riding powerful Bo Scarbrough, who scampered for 180 yards and hit paydirt twice.

The Fiesta Bowl was also rather dull, as Clemson put on a clinic, stifling Ohio State to the tune of a 31-0 demolition-derby of a win.

Other major bowl scores include Florida State 33, Michigan 32 in the Orange Bowl; Wisconsin 24, Western Michigan 16 in the Cotton Bowl; USC 52, Penn State 49 in the Rose Bowl; and Oklahoma 35, Auburn 19 in the Sugar Bowl.

success and continue the upward trend through the remainder of the season as it dwindles down to the final stretch.

After watching the team compete it becomes obvious they are a tight knit group as they are always cheering on one another during competitions.

“Everyone is always friendly and supportive of me,” sophomore Kiki Lammie said. This overwhelming support from one another proves to be beneficial during practices before or after school.

Many teams have traditions

which they stick to diligently.

For the swim and dive team it is bleaching, or in some cases dying their hair. Every year many members of the team partake in this to keep the tradition alive.

The girls and boys of swim and dive are incredible at working together and training hard to succeed this season and they will continue this.

The swim and dive team raced this past Tuesday at at home against the Maumee Panthers and they will be competing in the NWOAC championships this coming weekend.

Wrestling seniors reflect on last season Senior Marty Hofbauer has been wrestling since seventh grade.

His favorite part about wrestling is winning. Hofbauer is most excited to see how far NV’s team goes this season as they’ve been working very hard. “The things that I’m going to miss most are the team and having fun with the boys,” Hofbauer said.

Senior Andy Summers has been wrestling since fifth grade. His favorite part about it is the satisfaction of winning and seeing all of his hard work put to good use. “This season I am most excited for the district tournament because I have a chance at making it to the state tournament if I do well enough,” Summers said. When the season is over, he is going to miss everything, especially his teammates and not being able to compete and practice alongside them.

Trevor Hartbarger is a senior who has been wrestling for 12 years. What it has taught him is to keep going instead of quitting and also that what you put into a situation is what you get out of it. Overall, the most exciting thing this season for Hartbarger is to see how far he will go. “I will miss wrestling and what I am going to miss the most is our team and the fun we have at practices and tournaments,” Hartbarger said.

Jessup Pawalczyk is a senior who has been wrestling for six years. His favorite part about it includes working out to get better at the sport. “I am most excited for Districts this year and to see how the team will do and how I will do personally,” Pawalczyk said.

What he will miss most is the team and the fun that they have at practices and tournaments.

Senior John Watson has been wrestling the longest of the seniors, 11 years. Winning is his favorite part and he’s looking forward to his last chance to try to make it to States. “I’m going to miss my teammates and coach the most,” Watson said.

Loi Tran is a senior who has been wrestling for five years. “My favorite parts about wrestling are how independent the sport is and how you control the outcome of your matches,” Tran said. This year, he is most excited for spending one more year with his teammates. Just like the other seniors, he said he will miss the sport a lot, especially “being thrown around by John Watson relentlessly,” he said.

- Taylor Rosplohowski

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SPORTS January 27, 2017

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Hockey improves after rough start Patrick Andres

Staff Writer

Northview’s Hockey team is nearing the end of another season and the results have been about par for the course. The squad that captured Sylvania’s imagination in winning two state crowns in three years is for the most part a thing of the past, and what remains has been solid but a bit underwhelming in representing NVHS on the ice.

Coach Steve Elliott has recognized this. “We will have some growing pains as the players get acclimated to a new system and get comfortable with each other,” he said.

The Wildcats kicked December off with a ho-hum start to conference play - a good microcosm of the team’s season - by beating Findlay, 3-1, at the Trojans’ home Cube. Any good vibes from the win, however, were snuffed out (or at least dampened) by a 6-3 loss to Bowling Green. This marked, at that point, the fourth time on the year the Cats surrendered five goals or more in a game - uncoincidentally, all NV losses.

Understandably, the Wildcats were looking to hit the reset button entering the Padua Christmas Tournament in Parma. After giving a good account of itself in Game 1, a 1-0 loss to Hunting Valley University School,

the wheels came off and NV was shutout by perennial power Lakewood St. Edward, 7-0.

Perhaps motivated by the defeat, the Wildcats clawed to a 4-1 triumph over Parma Padua Franciscan in the back end of a doubleheader. Although the Black and Gold fell 6-2 in the tourney consolation game - again to St. E d - ward’s - the four hours of hockey played that weekend at least showed the team had a pulse.

Another tournament, the Cats’ third of the year, commenced the day after Christmas at Kent State’s Ice Arena, the “Warrior Shootout.” Northview dropped its opening game in the Warrior Shootout 4 to 3 to Cleveland St. Ignatius, but all things considered, it was a fine showing against a traditional power in a rematch of 2014’s Marathon on Ice. It was to be a solid performance overall for the Wild-

FEATURE ATHLETE: Kaitlyn

cats who tied Dublin Jerome, beat Walsh Jesuit in a rematch of a preseason game, and dropped a 4-2 decision to Rocky River. All three outcomes set the Cats up for a conference contest against St. John’s Now on a minor roll, NV stopped St. John’s in its tracks, 4-2, running its record to a solid 5-9-1.

This set the stage for a major coup landed by the Cats in the form of a 3-1-1 performance in Meadville’s Martin Luther King Tournament. After opening with a tie against Bethel Park, NV reeled off a three-game winning streak, beating St. Ignatius 1-0 and crushing Peters Township 6-2 in the process. NV did lose in the final of the tournament to Erie Cathedral Prep, but improved their record to 8-10-2.

“We had a rough start to the year but going into the MLK tournament, the atmosphere around the team started to improve. It showed throughout the tournament as we beat St. Ignatius in OT to advance to the finals. Unfortunately, we lost to Cathedral Prep in the Championship 3-2. Overall, the team came together over the course of the tournament and will continue to grow as the year progresses,” Crandall said.

The next game, however, was sour as St. Francis crushed the Wildcats 13-4. The key players this season thus far for NV have been sophomore defenseman Trevor Klee, who has had netted a team-high eight goals through early January; team captain and assist maestro Brad Crandall; and reliable newcomer Justin Maroszek.

NV visits Bowling Green tonight at 8:30 as the season continues to wind down for the Wildcats.

Dieringer

About the athlete:

When did you start to dive competitively?

I started diving right before my freshman year started.

What are your goals for this season?

This season I want to improve my dives by fixing the small details that can improve my score on a dive such as pointing my toes. This can make a dive look way better. I also hope to make it to the state meet again.

What is your routine before a meet?

Before every meet I listen to any music that can get me pumped up and I listen to that throughout the entire meet to stay focused.

What will you miss most about diving for Northview?

The thing that I will miss most about Northview diving is our dance parties during practice.

Career Accolades

Swim & Dive

NLL Championships: State Finishes: 13’, 14’, 15’, 16’

12th in 15’, 7th in 16’

All-American: 16’