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BPA students compete in Regionals Emma Swanson Co-Editor in Chief

Sylvania’s Business Professionals from Northview and Southview made their way to the University of Toledo to compete in Business Professionals of America’s Region 6 Competition. Competitions were held in the Student Union from 11:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. Preparations have been in the works since early September when 2019 tests were released to compete in the various types of events: being Open, Virtual, Unjudged, and Judged. Students qualified for States if they placed first or second in their Unjudged Event or first place in their Judged Event. Students competing in a Virtual Event bypass States and are sent straight to Nationals. The top 20 teams across the nation present through a Skype interview. From there, 10 teams are chosen and sent to Nationals where they are to compete in a showcase style. Other BPA chapters in attendance were Clay, Penta Career Center, Waite, Rogers, Northwood, Swanton, Whitmer, TRECA Digital Academy, and Four County Career Center. Photo courtesy of Ms. Davis Students from iMedia, Business Technology, and Computer Science began shut- STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN Business Professionals of America’s Region 6 Competition at the University of Toledo. Pictured are NV seniors tling to UT around 10:30 a.m. due to the Grace Burnard, Jessica Degen, and Lily Dung. “I like being around my friends all day delay with poor weather conditions. March 14-15. the most events out of all NV students in and the excitement of seeing if you played As a result of the delay, nearly almost Individuals and teams who placed re- attendance, competing in five different all of the final rounds were eliminated, ceived a plaque with their placing along events and placing first in three of them in your competition at the end,” Degen said. leaving most students with only one with their event title. Visiting chapters and second and third in the other two. Students who excel in the State comchance to impress the judges. were fed a pizza lunch and had access to Senior Jessica Degen competed in four Despite the time crunch, students gave the dining hall during the lengthy compe- different events and placed first in two petition will be moving on to Nationals their all with 30 BusTech students advanc- tition. events and third and fourth in the remain- in Anaheim, California. “See you in Anaheim,” Barchick said. ing onto States located in Columbus on Senior Anne Barchick competed in ing two.

Sophomores explore career programs Zoey Napierala Features Editor

The career technology fair is an opportunity for all the different programs to present themselves to the incoming junior class. A career technology program is a two year program that students usually begin their junior year, the program is specific to a certain career field that the student would have an interest in pursuing. The program also offers many benefits their final year, for example, Business Technology and MedTech go out on internships or shadow different careers they are interested in, Interactive Media also creates their own movies. Each program offers a unique set of marketable skills the student can learn and grow on. On January 16 the sophomores were taken out of the first four periods

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of the day and were given tours and other information about all of the different programs. Once they were split into groups, they were taken around the school by representatives of each program and were given a short, three minute introduction to each program by the instructor with hopes of convincing them to join their program or answering any questions the students had before signing up for the program. “There was definitely some students interested in the Education program and a few planned on stopping back in for a more personal tour,” Education Instructor Ryan Eickholt said. Tami Blue, the Interactive Media instructor, showed a short clip about what t h e students would be learning in the program. “My class is more about learning the skills and applying them to your own ideas,” Ms. Blue said. Overall, the day was an opportunity for the incoming juniors to try to narrow down what they would like to pursue in the future.

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NEWS Government shutdown: everything you need to know

The government partially shutdown on December 22 as a result of a disagreement between the executive and legislative branches on funding for President Donald Trump’s five billion dollar border wall with Mexico. According to the book, “How Washington Actually Works for Dummies,” a government shutdown occurs when the President and Congress (the House

of Representatives and the Senate) cannot agree on an annual federal budget. This budget apportions funding to all sorts of federal services such as the Federal Drug and Food Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and Homeland Security. During a partial government shutdown, these agencies are forced to halt some of their programs, but essentials must func-

Project Unify unites NV students in variety of sports

tion like screenings at the airport. Many of these workers don’t get paid for these services and some are granted temporary leave until Congress and the President can agree on funding. As of January 25, the government has been reopened and set a record for the longest shutdown in the country’s history - 35 days. But, just exactly how did it all play out?

December 6

Congress passes short term funding bill in order to prevent a shutdown before President H.W. Bush’s funeral.

December 11

President Donald Trump requests $5.7 billion to fund his wall on the Mexico-United States border. Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer offer $1.6 billion. Trump refuses and is now willing to take blame for a government shutdown; he would be “proud” to do so, he said.

December 19

The Republican-controlled Senate passes a short term funding bill called a continuing resolution (CR) which will keep the government open until February 8 and no funding would be given toward a border wall. Trump agreed to the bill, Senate Republican Party leaders said.

December 20

Trump decides he no longer will go through with the bill because it does not fund the border wall. Republican-controlled House of Representatives pass a CR with $5.7 billion for funding the wall; it’s sent to the Senate.

December 22 (Day 1)

The Senate fails to rally enough votes for the CR: the shutdown begins. The Senate adjourns until December 27. The FDA stops daily inspections and many research activities.

December 30 (Day 9)

The National Park System stops trash collection and road services due to insufficient funds; many parks are overflowing with trash and human waste.

SCHRODER FACING OFF are Lacy McCarter (left) and Ellie Wilier (right) as they make their way around the NV basketball court during Project Unify this year.

Justine Umfleet Staff Writer Project Unify is a program that brings Special Olympic athletes with disabilities and their peers together by playing several sports including volleyball, basketball, and soccer. “The ultimate goal of this program is to bring all students together and create more unity throughout the school. Also to make all students feel part of the school and to have opportunities,” ProjectUnify Adviser Jessica Minard said. All students are wel-

come to participate and can provide a one-to-one peer buddy to help others be successful. “Being part of Project Unify is so uplifting and heart-warming. It’s very inspiring to see the kids play the game,” junior Lily Fojtik said. The final goal of this program is to create more respect and appreciation throughout the school community. Project Unify recently played in two basketball games. One was at the Northview vs. Southview game on December 14 and

the other was at the NV vs. Bryan game on January 12. The students played against another team from Toledo Public. Along with playing basketball during halftime, they also had an opportunity to cheer during half-time. “I enjoyed watching the players’ faces light up with excitement when they scored a basket,” sophomore Kennedy Vrooman said. Leading up to the game, the students practice several times to be prepared.

January 3 (Day 13)

Democrats are now the majority of the House. The House passes two bills, neither include funding for the wall. Despite the bills being very similar to the one passed by the Senate on December 19, the Senate does not schedule a hearing for it, therefore the bill “dies” in committee.

January 4 (Day 14)

Trump and Congressional leaders meet; leaders say Trump threatened to keep the government shutdown for months or years. Trump later says he could declare a national emergency to get his wall without the approval of Congress. Also, the Department of Housing and Urban development sends over 1,500 letters to landlords asking them not to evict residents who are in housing assistance programs because funding for those programs have now expired. Many Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers have stopped showing up to work at this point because they are not paid during a shutdown.

January 11 (Day 21)

Over 800,000 federal employees miss their first paychecks. Some are on temporary leave while others are required to work without pay such as jobs like border patrol, the IRS, and the Coast Guard.

January 16 (Day 26)

Pelosi urges Trump to reschedule State of the Union address originally planned for January 29. That day, Trump signs a bill that will back pay government workers after the government opens.

January 19 (Day 29)

Trump offers to extend programs that keep undocumented immigrants who moved to the U.S. at a young age safe from deportation for three more years in exchange for $5.7 billion. Pelosi says this is a “nonstarter.”

January 25 (Day 35)

Trump signs CR to reopen government for three weeks without funding for a border wall but insists he will shutdown the government again if nothing more is done about border security.

Astonishing Archaeology Max Kelso News Editor What do ancient artifacts, Hobby Lobby, and a lost city in Iraq have in common? Thousands of illegally smuggled artifacts were seized last year from Hobby Lobby Exec Steve Green. They were located in a newly created Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C. Mr. Green had been collecting since 2009 and had over 40,00 artifacts by May 2018. But most of them had been illegally smuggled out of the middle east, specifically Iraq. A raid conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recov-

ered thousands of artifacts including 450 4,000-yearold tablets. These tablets are giving clues to the location of an ancient lost Sumatran city somewhere in Iraq called Irisagrig. The other artifacts were returned to Iraq and purchased by private investors who either put them in museums or public collections. The tablets were reviewed by professors for two and a half days before they were shipped as well. Two-hundred tablets were reviewed in total and revealed the city was complex and kept government records. The fact that these tablets exist lends credence to a theory about its location. One area named “Site

1056” has been seen with looter activity for years which slowly started to decline in 2008. Sometime this year archaeologists plan to explore the site and translate the rest of the tablets. As of late, looters have been the only ones with knowledge of the city’s location, many fear the artifacts have already been plundered and sold off to various private collectors like Steve Green But hopefully, Site 1056 will reveal more than meets the eye and finally dispel the mystery surrounding it for the first time. Archaeologists and historians stand ready with brushes and pens to rediscover and record what they find.

OPINIONS 3 Check yourself Airpods: Are they dangerous? when you tweet W ith

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are not paying attention and therefore not learning in class. These students could also miss important announcements or the bell to be dismissed from class. If students are not listening to music in class then they are most definitely using their airpods in the hallways in between classes. This could be dangerous because they cannot hear anything or anybody talking to them. If something were to happen in the school such as an emergency drill, the students would not be able to hear or know what is going on. Personally I don’t own airpods and I really am not interested in getting them because of all of these reasons. Although there are many conflicts with these airpods, there is a way to fix this. There should be a rule that you are not allowed to wear airpods in class unless you ask the teacher. This would prevent many conflicts from happening in the future and I think all teachers and administrators would really benefit from this rule. -Jenna Storey

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getting airpods over break it makes them a hot topic of conversation at school right now. Although they are very popular and have some benefits, airpods can actually be the worst thing for students while in school. The best thing about these is they have no wires and are all bluetooth, with that being said having no wires also means they can be lost very easily because they are small and not connected to anything. “I have already lost my airpods so many times because of how small they are,” junior Giorgos Kamilaris said. These headphones also need to be charged which is very inconvenient because it’s just another thing you have to worry about charging along with your Chromebook and phone. The other apple headphones don’t need to be charged which is very helpful for using them in school. Since airpods have no wires they can be easily hidden in your ears. This means many students could listen to music in class without the teacher knowing. If students are listening to music it means they

More sleep = happy teens

From my own standpoint, every day otherwise known as a circadian rhythm and better behavior. The use of cigarettes, I’m at school, I always hear someone say (Myers Psychology for AP). Most teen- drugs, and alcohol significantly declines something along the lines of “I’m tired”. agers find it difficult to fall asleep until with an increased amount of sleep. DeEven I say it sometimes too. So what’s the around 10:45pm, and remain drowsy un- pression, anxiety, and obesity also go answer to getting rid of the lethargic na- til around 8am. This effect in teens’ cir- down with more sleep. Schools always ture of students? cadian rhythm is directly affected by the encourage no drugs and alcohol, but the There are many different views on changing hormones they experience. In simple thing that can decrease their use what affects the energy of a student, such other words, teens are biologically pro- can be starting school later. By doing this, as what they eat and how late they go to grammed to go to sleep later and wake it give students an open opportunity to bed. But, paramount to all of these factors up later. Teens need about an average of gain the right amount of sleep for their contributing to the of lack of energy in nine hours of sleep a night, which is hard bodies. students, is what time school starts. to obtain with the late nights and the early Sylvania Schools could be far from I get up around 6:15am every school- school start times. the change to a later school start time, or day morning to get ready for the day, but Studies show that a later school start they could be closer than we think. The it differs for others. Some people can get time can lead to many benefits, including Perrysburg school system set back their up around 6:30am or even 7am if start times later, with the elementary they know how to get ready fast “During the December Student schools staring at 9:05am, the junior enough. I have a friend who wakes high starting at 7:50am, and the high Council meeting, the students up around 4:30/5am everyday to school starting at 8:30am. Perrysburg get ready and finish homework were informed by the STUCO Superintendent Tom Hosler proposed that she was unable to finish the new school start time in a meeting in leaders on what they wanted to aMarch night before. 2018. Dr. Hosler noticed comWell, you might say that the start working on...a later school plaints of the early mornings from stuanswer to feeling refreshed in the dents and parents, so they decided to start time here in Sylvania.” morning is just going to bed earmake a change. lier, but it seems to be more comDuring the December Student plex that. For starters, certain things can health and academics. By scheduling the Council meeting, the students were inaffect a student’s bedtime, such as home- school start time to 8:30am, just an hour formed by the STUCO leaders on what work and studying for a test the next day. later than we begin each day at NV, a they wanted to start working on… a latSchoolwork can be postponed by a stu- school in one district that was being stud- er school start time here in Sylvania. The dent’s after school activities, making bed- ied had a 66% drop in tardiness (Wahl- change won’t happen while the class of time even later. strom). Not only did the tardiness rates 2019 is here, and it may not even happen Going to bed early isn’t just a matter drop, the grades went up as a result of stu- before this year's freshman class of 2022 of homework, studying, and after school dents attending and learning from classes graduate, but STUCO wants to help try activities, it’s a matter of biology. Your that they may have just simply skipped to and start the movement here in Sylvania body has what is defined as a biologi- stay home because they were too mentally to benefit students mentally, physically, cal clock that regulates bodily rhythms and physically tired. and academically. (sleep) that occur on a 24-hour cycle, or More sleep equals an improved mood -Eve Gross

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It’s no doubt that everyone loves delays and snow days. Everyone also knows the superintendent is the one who decides if we have a delay or closing. As a way of keeping everyone updated Superintendent Dr. Adam Fineske posts on his twitter. He typically starts the tweet out with “Attention @Sylvania Schools families...” then continues on to say if the schools will be on time or not. Now if you know anything about twitter you know that you can reply to what someone tweets, and of course the parents and students of Sylvania Schools take advantage of this opportunity. Dr. Fineske has to read through an average of 14 rage filled, disrespectful tweets every time he posts about a delay or closing. Some of these tweets even come from parents of the students. The replies range anywhere from passive aggressive threats to annoying pestering. “If I break something by slipping on ice tomorrow I’m suing,” said @ bubbl3bass on Twitter. Even students who don’t go to Sylvania schools are commenting on his posts, “I don’t even go here but you’re wrong for not closing bro.” from @carlyvandebuss1 on Twitter. As mentioned, some parents have been replying as well saying how they think he needs to close the schools and how it is “bull crap” that he won’t. I don’t think that people understand when they do these things, it is classified as harassment. Especially because as I am sitting here writing this, I can hear a group of students talking about how “beautiful” it is that people are “bullying” Dr. Fineske. If you can classify it as bullying then you shouldn’t tweet it? It should not be funny, that is no way to treat another human being, especially someone as important as our superintendent. If you are one of the people who are commenting these things just know that he would not be sending us to school if it wasn’t safe. He has children of his own and he wouldn’t send them out if he thought their safety was at risk. Don’t pester him or his children. Dr. Fineske can’t just close or delay the school whenever he feels like it, there are certain procedures he must go through to close/delay. (If you want to know more about that process check out next issue). All I am saying is show Dr. Fineske the respect he deserves. Some tweets may be funny but most are just rude and uncalled for. Know he has our best interests in mind and make sure if you comment, keep it nice, even if you’re just joking. -Hailey Brothag

Is it Pronounced (CAR)-(MEHL)? Or (CARA)-(MEHL)

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(CARA)(MEHL) Graphic by Zoey Napierela

“The ‘A’ in the middle is meant to be pronounced. ” -senior Mckenna Hall

“‘Care’ is a sauce, and I got plenty of sauce.” -senior Paul Thomas

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OPINIONS BirdBox Phenomenon

Abby’s h2O RatingS

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I also believe that the mov- some backlash. A divide began to ie gained popularity quickly be- form- people who enjoyed Birdcause of the memes that people box, and people who thought it made of it. Personally, I watched was a waste of time. With a ratBirdbox. If you’ve haven’t Birdbox because I wanted to un- ing of 62% on Rotten Tomatoes, heard about it yet, you’re proba- derstand the memes that were you can say people were definitebly living under a rock. On De- popping up on Twitter. There are ly split. “The movie was all over the cember 21 2018, the post-apoc- a lot of meme-able moments in alyptic thriller began streaming the movie, like the obvious se- place,” senior Mary Mains said. on Netflix. It tells the story of a lective vision meme with blind- ¨The whole thing where people either kill themselves or try to mother (Sandra Bullock) and folds, or when Mallory (Sandra Bullock) had to get others to see the light was two children escaping a dangerconfusing. What made ous forest while blindthe entity decide who folded. The thing that “I don’t really get why killed themselves and makes the forest so danpeople are being so harsh who tried to get others gerous? A “force” that tempts people to com- about the movie. I was on to see? And then how did the entity not get mit mass suicide. The the edge of my seat the people who weren’t book the movie is based towards the on was released in 2014 throughout the whole thing, blind end? Overall, it didn’t by Josh Malerman, and Netflix bought the rights and the twist at the end make sense and there seemed to be gaps and to it shortly after. really got me.” some things left unexAfter the movie was plained.¨ dropped on Netflix, talk -Sophomore Sam Kim Sophomore Sam about it began spreading Kim sided with those all over different social media platforms like Twitter, In- choose between Girl and Boy. who enjoyed the movie. “I don’t stagram, and Facebook. #Bird- There’s even a conspiracy the- really get why people are being so box spread like wildfire, but ory that says Netflix purposely harsh about the movie. I was on what about the movie made it so flooded social media with Bird- the edge of my seat throughout box memes to sensationalize the the whole thing, and the twist popular? Part of its success was the movie, with the use of bots and at the end really got me. People foolproof date of its release. De- fake accounts. In response to the keep complaining about how we theories, a Netflix Representative didn’t get to see the monster, but cember 21 is right before Christmas, which means told Mashable that “the meme I think that just adds even more people are either relaxing at content happened on its own mystery, Kim said. Whether it was to laugh at home with their family and and spread organically.” Birdbox roused a flurry of memes, or give a bad rating on friends, or on a long car ride. This is the perfect time for a reactions from people all over Rotten Tomatoes, Birdbox ended the world, but it also came with up bringing people together. movie to drop.

Marian Estifan Opinions Editor

Mental Health Awareness Steven Barry News Editor Let’s be honest, everyone gets stressed, worried, or anxious at some point in their life. It’s very common for people to suffer from these symptoms, but few people do develop a mental illness. In the U.S., approximately one in four people suffer from or experience some sort of mental illness every year. That’s over 43 million adults or 18.5% of the population struggling with a mental illness. For our HOSA: Future Health Professionals Community Awareness Project, seniors Ry Pinski, Roshni Panchal, and I, decided to talk about mental health and the stigmas that surround it. Over the years, mental health has become a topic that many people do not like to talk about and has developed multiple negative stigmas. There are two different types of men-

tal health stigmas, these include social stigma and perceived stigma or self-stigma. Social stigma is a perception held by people of the general public that people who suffer with mental illness are undesirable. Perceived stigma or self-stigma is when people who suffer with a mental illness develop negative feelings about themselves. “Far too many people do not seek treatment because of the stigma associated with mental health. The more we talk about it the more we must bust that stigma,” said UNISON Health Board of Directors Secretary Emily Zarecki. Because of the negative stigmas associated with mental health, many people do not seek treatment and end up going down a dangerous path. The stigma behind mental health makes it harder for some people to be around others, find jobs, and some even experience bullying, harassment, and discrimination. If you suffer from a mental

illness, know you are not alone. There are so many resources available to you around Northview and the community that will help you cope. Sylvania Schools has hired new counselors to help people with social, emotional, and mental health issues. At NV, our mental health counselor is Brian Hede and you can find him in the guidance office. “If anyone ever needs someone to talk to in a safe and comfortable environment, I’m always here to help,” Mr. Hede said. Living with mental health issues can be hard, remember that you have friends and family that are always willing to talk with you about anything. Don’t be afraid to talk to someone, I find it very beneficial to talk about any stressors in my life with my mom. Talking about your feelings and not holding them within is such a good feeling and always seems to make me feel better.

In my opinion, all water brands taste different. If you don’t agree with me, then I don’t think I can trust you. There are many factors that play into this. The most common water brands are Ice Mountain, Kroger, Dasani, Aquafina, Smart Water, Voss, and Fiji. You will most likely see me carrying Kroger water, it is hands down my favorite. It is cheap, the bottle itself isn’t too firm but firm enough. Dasani is my next favorite, the water is great but I’m just not a huge fan of the bottle. It’s just

not to my liking, it’s too firm and a little too chubby to hold. I absolutely hate spring water, for example, Aquafina and Ice Mountain, I feel like I can taste the minerals. I like to put Fiji, Voss, and Smart Water in the same category. Although they all have unique bottles they are way too hyped up. The water is average and is expensive. Not sure which water will be best for you? I have compiled the results of an extensive water testing experiment in a convenient graph! -Abby Summers

Water Brand

Taste

Bottle

Price Per Bottle

Overall Rating

Kroger

Superb

Perfect

8¢

9.8

Dasani

Great

Too Short

¢24

8.4

Smart Water

Good

Great Size

$1.48

7.8

Voss Water

Good

Pretty

$1.79

7.5

Fiji

Good

Unique

$2.49

7.3

Aquafina

Just All Right

$1.79

4.2

Ice Mountain

Horrible

Not Bad

¢29

3.2

Emma’s Dilemma

A new year, a new attitude. Wait no - new year new fashion sense. Hang on, maybe new year new study habits? The possibilities for New Year’s resolutions are endless. But why does the annual ball drop have to signal change? Hearing people talk about their resolutions made me think about what I could do to better myself. Then I realized, why now? Why not last week? Shouldn’t we always be looking to improve ourselves and our habits? Instead of making big changes in your life at the start of a new year we should make smaller changes throughout the year. There are even statistics showing that this method is more effective. According to Psychology Today, in order to successfully make the desired change, we need to be reaching for smaller goals. Goals such as “Get more exercise” aren’t small enough. Whereas “Take the long way to one of your classes once a day”

or “Park your car farther away from the building to get more steps” are small goals that are more achievable. It is also important to remember that you are making these resolutions for yourself. The goals of other people can’t be compared to those of others. This will most likely result in the loss of interest after a couple of months, if not weeks. Strava, an athletic social network, surveyed more than 108 million entries and found, “January 17 is when Americans are most likely to bail out on fitness resolutions,” according to USA Today. Another study by the University of Scranton found that “just eight percent of people achieve their New Year’s goals,” according to Fox News. We all want to be happy and healthy, but we can’t jump the gun and start everything at once. Take baby steps and we will all get there together. Don’t wait to make the change to better yourself, make the new you now. -Emma Swanson

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Steven’s Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Christy

Name: Gregory Christy Intro: For the first Teacher Spotlight of 2019, I will be highlighting math teacher Gregory Christy. “I’m doing exactly what I’ve always hoped to do. I love teaching, and as long as I have been able to think seriously about what I wanted to do with my life, I thought about teaching math. This is my 19th year teaching at Northview, and I taught six months at Lakota Junior High (near Fostoria, kind of), right after I graduated from college. I went to the University of Findlay for my bachelor’s degree and BGSU for my master’s. I’ve been married to my wife for 19 years and I’ve got one daughter who is in sixth grade.”

Blast to the past Take a look at NV history! by Marian Estifan

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What do you do when you are not at school?: “Most of my time away from school is spent with my family. When we have the time, we love to make day trips to museums, zoos, aquariums, you name it. There aren’t many museums within a one day’s drive of home that we haven’t visited. For myself, I like to read, golf, and run. You are stranded on a desert island, what three people are coming with you?: “My wife, my daughter, and someone who knows how to play cribbage to help pass the time.” What is your most used emoji?:“The thumbs up gets a lot of action, and so does the smiley face.” If a movie was made about your life, what actor would you want to play you?: “Benedict Cumberbatch; he seems to be able to handle portraying someone who knows math pretty well.” What is one of your hidden talents?: “I can draw circles really well, and I like to think that I’m pretty good at games, especially those involving probability.” If you weren’t a teacher, what career would you love to have?: “I’d really enjoy being a statistician or an actuary. When I was in high school and college, a few people suggested those types of careers to me, but I had my heart set on being a teacher and I didn’t really know anything about those careers.

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Nicotine Epidemic

by Wisam Khrawesh

The nicotine epidemic is taking teens by storm and at the eye of the storm, vaping. I fear that no weather ra- dar will be able to predict the long term damage this it is doing to us. From the pesticides such as cinnamaldehyde, a pesticide directly linked to human cell death, being put in the E-Liquid’s you put in the vape to the insane amount of nicotine in one Juul pod, the effects of vaping are startling. But why now? Vaping has been around since 2003 so why is it just now blowing up? To answer the question it’s because of the slick marketing on the producers end. Since early 2016 we have seen a rise in younger looking models used in vape advertisements. This, according to a study done by the FDA, has caused a direct rise in teen vaping. Additionally, vape E-Liquid manufacturers are coming out with all kinds of flavors that cause teens to perceive the E-Liquid as candy, something tasty that they should try. Flavors from strawberry-kiwi to cotton candy have flooded vape shops all over the country. With these kind of flavors it’s hard for teens to not want to try vaping. “The flavors make me want to try it, it makes it sound a lot better than most nicotine products. I know to stay away from cigarettes because its tobacco, but when you have stuff like blueberry or mango, it really does make you want to try it,” freshman Musab Abbas said. This is where the strategy from vape companies marketing teams comes in. Once someone tries the nicotine product, the nicotine itself does all the work. It causes you to fall victim to addiction and then you can’t stop. Don’t allow a fruity name to be the reason you become nicotine dependent. Think before you puff, is it worth it?

Vapes are not FDA regulated Chemicals found in the E-liquids could be a potential cause for “popcorn lungs”

Juul use costs the average consumer about $1,642.50 per year Nicotine stunts brain development in young teens twice as many boys use e-cigs as girls Facts and statistics from www.FDA.gov Page designed by Wisam Khrawesh and Zoey Napierala Graphics made by Zoey Napierala and Emma Swanson

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Plastic waste in corporate America Lindsey Hubay Business Editor

Anyone who works a typical high school job knows the amount of waste that is produced just going through everyday tasks. While working one day, I noticed the amount of unnecessary plastic used in packaging and how much we went through in just one shift. Some stuff comes wrapped in plastic, while others come in a box with a plastic lining or the products are simply remade of plastic. My workplace isn’t the only exception, so I was curious as to what other wide known businesses and corporations were contributing to the waste issue in present day America. It may or may not be surprising to hear of some of the top companies contributing to plastic pollution. Beloved brands like Coca Cola, PepsiCo, and Nestle were identified as the world's biggest producers of plastic trash during a trash clean up and audit by GreenPeace. These three corporations, and seven others that made the list of most trash, are perfect examples of companies creating solely for revenue while disregarding the environmental effects that producing and selling their products has. Apart from the research conducted by GreenPeace, 70 studies in the US alone have shown Nestle, Coca Cola, and PepsiCo as the main producers of plastic waste, which sadly enough makes sense. It’s likely that if I were to go to my kitchen I would find at least one plastic product from at least one of these brands, and I suppose

most common American households would show the same result. It’s not that the blame should be shifted to the consumers, it just purely shows the wide range of households these three main corporations make their way to- with their plastic goods. As a consumer society, we are led to purchase products from mainstream companies, and companies like Coca Cola feed off of that. It’s almost as if the amount of plastic pollution created from their products doesn’t matter as long as the people are continuing to buy the products at their local grocery store. It makes sense from a business perspective, what consequences are there to think about as long as the company is creating revenue and profit? For many years, this has been the way of thinking, but more recently these companies are hearing the public outcry for the need to conserve and save and lots of companies, including some previously listed, have been responding by changing their current plastic practices. Now more than ever, companies are being encouraged to rethink their relationship with plastic. Recently, Coca Cola has signed the Oceans Plastics Charter whose companies aim to commit themselves to reducing plastic wastes and finding ways to make plastics that can be reused or recycled. Coca Cola has also promised to offer 100 percent recyclable packaging by 2025 and create packaging with at least 50 percent recycled material by 2030. The strides Coca Cola has

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Americans throw away 35 billion plastic water bottles every year. Try replacing your plastic bottles with a reusable cup.

STRAWS

500 million single-use straws are used and thrown away each day in the U.S. Metal straws are a great way to have a reusable alternative.

Between 850 million and one billion toothbrushes end up in the landfill each year. Try using a bamboo toothbrush instead.

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40 billion plastic utensils are used in the U.S. yearly. Packing your own metal silverware or getting a bamboo utensil set are both sustainable choices.

More than one million bags are used every minute. Reusable bags are an easy, cheap, reusable alternative.

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made shouldn’t go unnoticed, and although it’s taken the company time to make changes, it’s never too late for such an influential company to make more environmentally sustainable choices. Nestle has announced it will strive to remove plastic straws from their products and that they are working on creating biodegradable water bottles to reduce their contribution to plastic waste pollution. This is just the start, and seeing these wide known companies striving towards a better world is the type of change we need. To overlook the contribution we as a society make to the plastic pollution would be a heartbreaking thing. I bet each reader of this paper wouldn’t be able to keep track of the amount of plastic they throw away each day, the number most likely being very high. It’s even said that 50% of plastic we use is single use plastic, meaning it’s discarded after one use. There’s the obvious category, such as plastic water bottles and plastic packaging on food. Along with this comes the plastics that we use and throw away without thinking, like utensils at almost all fast food restaurants and even toothbrushes. Even exchanging your plastic water bottles for reusable cups, purchasing a bamboo toothbrush, or buying less food wrapped in plastic can make a big difference in the long run. Recycling your plastic items and other recyclables instead of just throwing them away also makes a very big impact and is an easy way to make a change day to day. Change starts with each one of us, and we have to do our part in reducing the plastic waste pollution. Maybe your first change can be recycling this very paper.

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The average person uses one pound worth of plastic sandwich bags a year. Swapping reusable plastic containers is an easy way to reduce plastic waste.

Every year 100,000 ocean animals die from being entangled in plastics. This is because they can take up to 1,000 years to disintegrate. Picking up trash off the ground or from beaches is a great way to help these animals.

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It’s a theatre thing Winter one acts take the stage - Taryn Wachowiak

I t c a n be scary walking into a room filled with people that you know will be judging your every move when you’re pretending to be somebody else. That comforting bubble that you keep yourself in completely pops when you’re vulnerable during theatre auditions. With auditions on January 28 for Northview’s spring play, Radium Girls, countless worries come to mind as theatre students prepared for their big moment in front of “judges”, Don Wachowiak and Jeremy Davis. Questions such as, “who should I audition for?” and “what monologue should I pick?” are not a rarity, and for first-timers, they can be

quite frightening. Finding and memorizing the “perfect” monologue is one of the most stressful parts of the audition process. Some students are memorized weeks in advance, and others finish memorizing the night before. “I am memorizing my monologue little by little each day,” junior Megan House said. On audition day, it’s normal to feel like a nervous wreck. Many will find themselves rehearsing their monologues in their heads during class, or even fretting about possible mistakes that they may make. “Walking into the audition room is one of the most nerve-wracking things in the entire process of the show, but it is important to go in with a positive mindset,” junior Peyton Siegel said. Along with the actual audition, the time you spend waiting for results can be even more dreadful. Typically, Mr. Wachowiak gives out the results on the following Friday. It’s agonizing spending the days wondering what your letter might say when you open it with shaky hands. “Waiting for results is a feeling you never really get used to, and up until the last bell rings on Friday, it is typically the only thing on your mind,” Siegel said. Theatre auditions are scary, but they are an essential part to making a great show, and in the end, the theatre department never fails to entertain. Radium Girls opens April 4 and can be seen through April 7.

- Regan Fordham

Standing on a stage with lights shining down on you, while feeling the audience’s eyes staring at you may seem like a nightmare to some, but to many students involved in theatre, it’s the best part of acting. A “One Act” is a shorter version of a play consisting only of one act. The Winter One Acts are entirely student run, with student directors, student actors, and student technicians. One Acts took place on January 26 at 7 pm, and January 27 at 2 pm. Since the plays are student run, Northview Theatre Department Director Don Wachowiak had the opportunity to watch his students as they took on a different part of theatre. “One Acts exists so that students get a different viewpoint from what they typically get from our shows. They have an opportunity to see what sorts of responsibilities they have while working through the various challenges of producing a script for the stage,” Mr. Wachowiak said. One of the directors is junior Isabella Litzer. She directed First Person Shooter, written by Don Zolidis. “Directing gives you more creative control. You get to put on the show as you envision it,” she said. The second one act is Surviving Lunch by KT Curran. This year, the Winter One Acts were designed to address topics the general public might not be comfortable talking

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about. Sur viving Lunch shows how people don’t really know what someone else is going through. First Person Shooter follows a student named Tad through a flashback of when he was friends with Charlie, the shooter in a school shooting. Since these topics are so heavy, the Theatre Department worked with the counselors to put on a talkback after the show, so the audience could ask questions or make comments. By producing One Acts that have a deeper meaning behind them, the Northview Theatre Department hopes to start a conversation about what certain situations really mean, and how to deal with them.

Musician of the Issue

What have been some of your favorite pieces? “Definitely my sophomore year, we sang My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord and then this year I sang You Will be Found from Dear Evan Hansen.”

Will you participate in choir in college? “I hope to at least participate in choir in college, but aviation schedules are so crazy.” What other musical activities have you participated in? “I’ve done honors choir, solo & ensemble, I’ve been in like three community theatre shows outside of school.”

How often do you practice? “Basically everyday. I sing in the car, at home, and I constantly play guitar.”

What was your favorite role you have played in a musical and why? - “I guess Laurie from Little Women because it’s the closest to my dream role.”

What else do you participate in? “I participate in Speech & Debate kind of, I’m in theatre, and band. Outside of school I work.”

What other activities do Who’s your biggest you do in your free time? inspiration in music? “I paint, I read, but most of - “My biggest influence was life is music.” my cousin Arron and/or rock band.”

Sex trafficking can be an uncomfortable subject but many

people go through it. Individuals within the sex trafficking industry sell victims to customers to perform sexual services. There are a total of 18,000 to 20,000 individuals that have been a victim of sex trafficking in the United States and used as forced labor or sexual exploitation. Victims of sex trafficking experience trauma that makes living a normal life extremely challenging or impossible. Sex trafficking does not only affect young women, men too can be a victim. There are many ways people can help fight against sex trafficking. If you, or someone you know, is involved in sex trafficking and needs help, there is a national hotline available for 24/7 advice, support, and help. The hotline is 1 (888) 373-7888. One person can make a difference in the lives of those who are struggling. By: HOSA 2019 Kayla Harris, Bri Syroka, Camryn Kelley

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SPORTS 9 Boys’ team unbeatable, unbelievable Patrick Andres Sports Editor

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the Wildcat boys have played 14 games. They have lost exactly Anastasia zero of them. Carter That fact,Editor more so than any Online other, has defined what Northview basketball has become en route to its best start in school history, as the Wildcats have simply won - blowouts and nail-biters, snoozers and thrillers, you name it. The Wildcats really began to hit their stride on December 14, as NV began a crowded twoweek run of five games by posting a 61-56 win over Southview. A capacity crowd watched four Cats tally in double figures and NV dominate the Cougars with a 20-4 third quarter avalanche. After that, Northview visited an 81-43 thumping upon Waite, with senior Alek West leading the way by scoring 22. A trip to Perrysburg to meet the then-undefeated Yellow Jackets resulted in yet another beatdown, as the Wildcats won the contest by 15. The very next night, the Cats defeated Wyandotte Roosevelt by 23, and added a blowout victory over Scott a week later. NV began a series of league tests on January 4 when it welcomed Napoleon. The Wildcats trailed in the fourth, but mounted a strong comeback that culminated in a 52-50 win, thanks to a late, ninepoint swing. Seniors Sam Clear and Billy Biggs led the charge in that affair, with 13 and 12 points, respectively. Following that great escape, the Cats were blessed with a laugher, handling Bowling Green 59-40 four days later. This served as a great con-

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BOYS’ BASKETBALL CHEERS after a huge win, and much needed, in the Northern Lakes League. The Wildcats now have a two game lead in the NLL race with a very balanced league. SAM CLEAR SHOOTS a pull up three point shot against the Maumee Panthers. Clear had a big second half leading the Wildcats with 20 points. ALEK WEST BREAKS down his defender against the Maumee Panthers. The Panthers battled the Wildcats tough, but ultimately the Wildcats came out on top.

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fidence booster for Northview heading into a heavyweight prize fight with Anthony Wayne, another NLL frontrunner. In that one, West essentially beat the Generals by himself, ringing up AW for 30 points and 11 rebounds and sinking nine late free throws to ice it.

Before the game, Northview had been named No. 9 in the state by the Associated Press, a first in school history. The Wildcats took a break from league play to duel with Bryan on the second night of a back-to-back. The Golden Bears teetered

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upon pulling a huge upset, but it was not to be: West’s inbound pass to freshman Sean Craig gave Northview the narrow win. After a six-day layoff, the Cats showed no rust in a dominant victory over Maumee. The game was tied in the fourth quarter, a difficult fact to com-

prehend considering the final score was 67-48 in favor of the Black and Gold. Like against Southview, the Wildcats did the deed with a big run, outgunning the Panthers 20-1 over the final five minutes. Their next game is tonight at SV.

Girls’ Basketball racks up buckets Regan Fordham Staff Writer Grant Hartnett Staff Writer

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Hasan in Wisam mid-season form as they carWriter record of 9-3. ry Staff an outstanding

The LadyKats’ have balanced scoring and leadership Lindsay Hubay as they look to carry their confidence Staff Writer throughout the season. They have had three tough Lydia Ludwig games, losing to a very good Southview and Perrysburg team Staff Writer in the NLL and dropping one non-conference game to a solid Gillian Myslinksi Bowsher team. The LadyKats Staff Writerhave not dwelt on those losses though, beating Napoleon who was picked to finishJenna third in Storey the league. The LadyKats Staff Writer shot the ball well jumping out to an early lead on hot shooting from the senior Ryan guards LilyStorey and Anika Sweeney. Staff The teamWriter came out on top with a 14 point win which opened up eyes for manyUmﬂ peopleeet around the Justine area. Staff Writer Leading the way was sophomore Kacee Baumhower who Emily Thielen was a stat sheet stuffer with 21 Staff Writer points, 12 rebounds and five assists that propelled them to a huge win over the Wildcats. Taryn Wachowiak On January Staff Writer8 the LadyKats traveled to the Arrows of St. Ursula where they took care of

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business on a rough shooting night, winning 48-40. The LadyKats had high hopes on their season as they took worked hard in a tough game against the Lady Generals for the second time 40-37. NV jumped off to an early lead and hung on as the Generals made a late push. The ladies however had the Yellow Jackets come into town on January 15 where they dropped a tough league game to a very good Perrysburg team 41-20. NV ladies look to bounce back on Friday January 18 as they take on the Panthers of BARTLETT BARTLETT Maumee. NV came out victorious in the last outing versus the Panthers 69-46. Leading the way for the LadyKats was Anika Sweeney with 25 points. The LadyKats went back to work on January 25 in a NLL matchup with the Springfield Blue Devils winning 54-41. Pacing the way for the Kats were guards Kacee Baumhower with 15 and Lily Sweeney with 13 The both the Boys and Girls teams had a back to back game BARTLETT as they played the Kicking Mules of Bedford. Finishing the job SOPHOMORE KACEE BAUMHOWER dribbles the ball against the Generals in a much needed win. GIRLS’ they won 54-40. Pacing the way BASKETBALL SUPPORTS their teammates on the court. SENIOR LILY SWEENEY faces up to the basket in a big game against the Maumee Panthers. was Baumhower with 15.

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SPORTS Wrestling pinning down on the NLL

GARN THE BOYS HUDDLING together before their league match at Maumee High School in the beginning of December. Moving forward with the season the team has high hopes of an NLL title.

Ryan Storey Staff Writer With the Wrestling team now into the heart of their season they look to continue success and push for an NLL title. Before starting winter break Northview went down to Findlay on December 16. Six wrestlers placed for the Cats at the Findlay tournament. Freshman Cole Mckinley placed first in the freshman tournament, sophomore Connor Liber placed second, senior Kyle Mitchell fourth, sophomore Zach McDonald placed fourth, freshman Ethan Nowles placed fourth and sophomore Collin

Ghesquiere placed fifth. were the better team and beating them “With this being my last year wres- by a huge score feels great,” sophomore tling for NV Owen RichI want to try “It’s always really nice facing ards said. and place in The Cats SV, especially at their place my weight traveled to class in the SV on Debecause we knew we were the remaincember 23, ing tour- better team and beating them and walked naments of their by a huge score feels great.” out we have,” with a 63-12 Mitchell - Sophomore Owen Richards win. said. So far O v e r s ophomore winter break the Cats came away with a stand-out Liber has the most pins on the huge win over crosstown rival Southview. team as well as the best overall record. “It’s always really nice facing SV, espeOn January 10, the Bowling Green cially at their place because we knew we Bobcats traveled to NV and won in a

tightly contested match that went back and forth that unfortunately left the Bobcats coming out victorious by a score of 42-39. On January 11 and 12 the Cats headed to Perrysburg to compete in the annual Perrysburg PIT, where three wrestlers placed. There Liber placed third, Mckinley placed sixth and senior Tucker Garn placed sixth. The team placed 15 out of 35 teams around the area. On January 18 the Cats traveled to Maumee Bay Tournament, where NV will face off against around 40 other teams around this area. The Cats placed 21 out of the 41 teams in attendance. The boys wrestle again February 6, their senior night, against Perrysburg.

Looking at a bright future for swim Trevor Aston Staff Writer

The Boys’ Swim team has had an up and down season so far. They have had seven total meets at this point, winning three of them and losing three, but they also came in third place at the NWOAC relays. The team still has one meet left, which will be against cross town rival, Southview. The team is very confident in their chances of winning that meet, and improving to 4-3 on the season. Despite the fact that there has been some disappointing losses, a win in their next meet will still leave them with a shot to win the NLLs. The teams that are in the NLLs have all been extremely competitive this season, and there are still a handful of teams competing for the chance to be NLL champions. Not only is the swim team shooting for the right to be NLL champions, but next year is looking even brighter for them. They have been adding members to the team and the competitiveness of those members seems to be growing every year. “I think the team has improved greatly overall from last year and its gotten bigger,” senior Kevin Gaynor said. The fact that the swim team is growing, is a great sign for its future. More students will bring more talent to this already talented team. The sky is the limit for the NV swim team, so who knows how far they’ll be able to go. (See more in Girls Swimming online)

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SENIOR SOPHIA HOLT prepares to dive into the water at the NLL Championships .This swim meet was at BGSU January 12.

SPORTS 11 Hockey team off to very solid start FEBRUARY 1, 2019

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The Boys’ Hockey team has had a very successful season so far. The boys played in three pre-season games. On November 2, the team played Upper Arlington and won 4-3. The next day they faced Walsh Jesuit and carried out a 2-0 win. On November 9, Northview played a tough game against Rocky River and once again, won 4-3. The regular season (non-conference) games began on November 16. They played Clay and successfully scored 10 goals, ending with a 10-0 win. On November 17, the boys had a close game against Allen Park and lost 2-3. Their final non-conference game was against Shaker Heights on November 18, which they tied 1-1. On the weekend of November 23 to 25, the team played four games in the Cold Turkey Thanksgiving Tournament.

Their first game was against St. SCHRODER Edwards and they lost 0-6. The next day they played Liberty and came together to tie 2-2. The seeding game was against Newmark and they won 7-2. In the NHC league play, Northview played two games: SJJ and St. Francis. The score against St. Francis was 1-3. When they played SJJ, the score was 5-6. Throughout both games, the boys played tough, but they could not pull off the win. “I think we all played hard. It was pretty disappointing when we couldn’t pull off a win,” senior Tyler Fredrick said. The weekend of December 7 and 8, two regular, non-conference games took place. On Fri- SENIOR TYLER FREDERICK BATTLES for the puck in Northview’s past game against St. Francis. The team lost 1-3 at Tam-o-Shanter. “This year has been a slow day, the team faced Perrysburg start, but I truly believe in this and successfully carried out an Upper Arlington, in which they 2-4. “I truly believe our season strong group of boys to prevail 8-0 win. The following day, they lost 1-5. The next morning, they played Shaker Heights and tied played the University School isn’t going as planned right now, and finish this season strongly. and tied 5-5. That evening, they but playoffs are the start of a new We just need to keep our heads 1-1. The Padua Christmas Tour- played Padua and successfully season and I have nothing but up and cut down on the penalnament took place from De- pulled off an 8-1 win. Unfortu- great expectations for my broth- ties,” senior Teddy Bugert said. Their next game is January cember 14 to the 16. The first nately, during the seeding game, ers and how we play,” senior Ty18 against Bethel Park. game NV played was against the boys lost to Upper Arlington ler Fredrick said.

Kyler Murray to make big choice Patrick Andres Sports Editor

Kyler Murray - ex-Oklahoma quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner, and multi-sport extraordinaire - finds himself having a decision to make. Should he play baseball, or football? Stick with his original agreement with the Oakland Athletics, or enter the NFL Draft and potentially become the face of the Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants or another team? On the one hand, Murray is, as previously mentioned, the winner of the Heisman Trophy. No college football players,

arguably, was as singularly potent as he was this year. He carried a shoddy Oklahoma defense past team after team with his arms and legs, to the Big 12 title and an Orange Bowl berth, where he rebounded from a terrible start to dominate Alabama in the late game. Despite being a generous 5’11”, scouts are confident Murray would be a potential first or second round draft pick. He’d get the chance to start right away and be the face of a franchise from Day One, much like his predecessor in Norman, Baker Mayfield. Mayfield, Doug Flutie, Drew Brees, Lamar Jackson - he’s earned comparisons with all of

them, and football could give him a chance to meet and exceed America’s expectations. On the other hand, however, Murray is a phenomenal outfielder who the Athletics thought highly enough of to draft eighth overall. He has speed - as demonstrated on the gridiron - as well as power and a critical ability to hit for average (.296 at Oklahoma last season). His body frame projects exactly like Mookie Betts, and he could be the perfect superstar to help christen Oakland’s jewel of a new ballpark. The financial aspects of Murray’s decision are tricky, but have huge implications for many leagues and teams. Major League

Baseball could gain a superstar with instant, crossover credibility, like two-sport luminaries of old Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders. The National Football League could obtain a quarterback whose short stature could make the NFL attractive to gifted athletes who have been told they are too small. The A’s could get their man in the outfield for years to come; so too could the Jaguars, Giants or Raiders get their man in the backfield. And that of course doesn’t even include the man with all the power, Murray himself, who is tasked with weighing his passion (often said to be football) with a potentially long, storied career on the

diamond. What will Murray choose? As of this writing, he has declared for the NFL Draft, which is not a hard commitment, but does ratchet up pressure on both the A’s (to offer more money) and whatever NFL franchise drafts Murray. No matter what sport the Heisman winner opts to play, know this: his team is in possession of a generational talent - one that will conjure memories of Jim Thorpe, Jackie Robinson, Bo Jackson, Deion Sanders, and several other multisport athletes of yesteryear. The NFL Draft is in late April and the MLB Draft in June.

Dance team mixes it up this season Jenna Storey Staff Writer

Jenna Storey Staff Writer The Dance season has been going on for a few months now and the team has been working hard, showing their skills at all the Boys’ Varsity Basketball games and a few of the Girls’ games. So far, they have performed two different dances: pom and jazz. The dance team practices three days a week with each

practice being two hours long. At practice they do their dances about five times each. Sometimes they perform their dances in groups so they can watch each other and give out corrections. Just recently the dance team was missing three girls at practice because they were sick. So, instead of having a normal practice, they did two hours of yoga. “We thought a practice missing

three girls would be pointless, so we decided to take a relaxing break,” senior Brookelynn Thomas said. The dance coach is science teacher Amanda O’Shea, she is in training to be a yoga teacher. “I have always wanted to teach the girls a class and was really happy when they came up with the idea,” O’Shea said. “I loved the yoga class and

thought it was very interesting,” junior Alyssa Restivo said. The seniors on the team are starting to work on their last dance which is hip hop. Knowing hip hop is a crowd favorite, they really want to have a cool dance with lots of tricks. “Hip hop is my favorite to perform because it’s so fun and I love doing all the tricks,” senior Bartlett Alexa Trondle said.

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SPORTS Cheerleading heating up the season was held at Northview. “The NLL Competition was a really cool experience. We continue to work hard and

R E E H C NV Josie Umfleet Features Editor The Cheerleading Competition team and Sideline Basketball Cheer teams have been working hard in order to look their best on the mat and on the basketball court. The competition team competes in various competitions in the area against Toledo area teams and the sideline team cheers at all the Boys’ and some Girls’ basketball games throughout the season. The competition cheer t e a m has been competing a lot more recently. December 2 they competed in the Springfield Cheer Competition and placed second. T h e y also went to

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a competition at Anthony Wayne December 9, where they were awarded first place out of the six teams in attendance. In addition, they attended a competition at Whitmer High School and came in first place there as well. “Cheering is a great opportunity to be involved in school and outside of school at events in the community,” senior Kayla Metzger said.

January 19 they p l a n on attending Cheer for a Cure which will raise money for

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team continues to work to achieve great things at competition especially for the regional competition February 10 which will determine if they go on to compete at States and the sideline teams will continue to hype up the student section and parents as the basketball teams continue to succeed.

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formed at the Boys’ as well as Girls’ Varsity “fill-it-up” basketball games where they also did a halftime performance to keep the spirit going throughout the Cheer game. Com- T h e peti- team retion cently perwhich formed a

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practice every week to be able to cheer on our Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball teams,” senior Kerstyn Martinez said. January 4 the breast cancer and The Ohio t e a m State Cheer and Dance com- p e r petition January 26. The sideline cheer teams will also be attendi n g

routine during halftime at a Lourdes University basketball game. The competition

What events do you swim? The main ones I swim are 50 meter free, 100 meter fly, and usually two relays. Do you plan on continuing to swim in college? I’ll probably just join club swimming for fun.

When did you start swimming? I started swimming competitively at seven, but I learned how to swim at four. What is your most memorable moment during your swimming career at Northview? My most memorable moment was definitely breaking two records in one meet.

Who is your role model and why? My mom because she always told me just never give up and she always wants me to do better. She also did sports too, so I try to do the same.

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What is your pre-meet routine? Nothing really too specific, I just make sure I drink a lot of water. I’m kind of boring.