Volume 85: Issue 1

SYLVANIANORTHVIEW VOLUME85 ISSUE1 09282010

THESTUDENTPRINTS New transfer parking

SEUSSICAL

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CONSTRUCTION 03

SPIRIT 08

KOFFMAN

RETURNING FROM INDIVIDUAL TOURS OF THE BUILDING are the Link Leaders and their freshmen groups. Each Link Crew had a specific theme distinguishing them in their activities throughout the day.

IDIOTS

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FOOTBALL 12

UPCOMING AFFAIRS>>

SEPTEMBER28 sylwaterpolo vs.stfrancis

SEPTEMBER29 ladykatsoccer vs.perrysburg

SEPTEMBER30 volleyball vs.springfield

SEPTEMBER30 boyssoccer vs.ottowahills

OCTOBER1 football vs.springfield

OCTOBER2 homecoming

OCTOBER5 boyssoccer vs.maumee

OCTOBER8

girlssylwaterpolo tournament

OCTOBER12 volleyball vs.maumee

OCTOBER13 ladykatsoccer vs.springfield

OCTOBER15

football vs.anthonywayne

Link Crew welcomes freshmen on first day K.POMEROY OP/ED

Freshmen first-day jitters diminished at least a little this year thanks to a new group known as LINK. This group, made up of upperclassmen, was created to help make the transition into high school easier and hopefully a little less confusing, said Ms. Katie Mattimoe, LINK advisor.

To create the LINK crew, letters were sent to future juniors and seniors at the end of last year and anyone who received a letter could apply.

“You had to fill out an application and write a short essay,” said senior Dani Pierzchala.

LINK was a new idea for this school year, as last year’s freshmen day was led by Challenge Cat members.

The group’s goal was to make the freshman feel more comfortable, according to senior Ellen Drabek.

September 1, a.k.a. “Freshmen Day,” the class of 2014, along with the LINK leaders, gathered in the gym for a day of learning more about Northview and their peers. Once all the freshmen were assembled in the gym, the day started with a kick-off assembly.

“We did fun activities and then split into groups, with nine freshmen for every two LINK leaders,” said senior Melanie Worley. In these smaller groups, the new Wildcats participated in get-to-know-you games, including name games, “favorites” and 64 Squares.

This was a team-building game where each group had to work

together to solve a puzzle, which the LINK leaders then used to make a board that represented the high school experience. “I met lots of new people that I didn’t know before,” said freshman Sydney Bihn.

Later in the day, the freshmen were led on themed tours around NV so that they could better get to know the school and where everything is located.

“We made shirts to look like football jerseys for all of our kids,” said Pierzchala. “We had footballs, helmets, and I dressed up like a referee and led the kids around the school in formation.”

Finally, the freshmen went to their homerooms, met their teachers and concluded the day with an assembly.

NV Band, Orchestra benefit from Tag Day S.MCCASKEY STAFF

Members of Northview’s band and orchestra headed out early one Saturday morning to raise money for various supplies that they will need for the year.

On Tag Day, which is an event held every year, the students from both groups go door-to-door asking for donations from Sylvania residents.

Seniors, however, are given the privilege of soliciting businesses.

The event gets its name from the “tags” that are given to those that give a donation.

This year, Tag Day started at 9 a.m.

September 11, with students reporting to the cafeteria. Students were then placed into groups of three to six with a parent leader. The parents then drove the students to their assigned neighborhood.

Participants had until noon to finish their route and return to NV. This year, band and orchestra students raised $7,200, according to Orchestra Director Mrs. Pam Thiel.

“Tag Day is really helpful for the NV band and orchestra. People are very generous in the Sylvania community, and donate a lot of money to us,” said sophomore Brianna Coulter.

JUNIOR NICOLE CAMPOS APPROACHES a Sylvania resident for a donation to support the Northview Band and Orchestra on Tag Day. Tag Day is an annual event at NV.

STRICK

MELICK

Due to the construction at the north end of E-Hall, the transfer student parking lot was moved to the front of the school. These parking spaces, outlined in gold and marked with letters to ensure daily transfer students do not confuse their parking spots with teacher spots, are used by Southview juniors and seniors who travel to Northview for classes such as Early Childhood Education, Med Tech, Career Tech and Cosmetology.

The parking changes were at first confusing to the SV students, according to parking lot monitor Ms. Tracy Creque.

“They were so used to parking at the side of the school that they parked directly next to the construction on the first day of school,” said Ms. Creque. “I just put notes on their cars to inform them of the change and the problem was ultimately fixed.”

Transfer student parking has always been a security issue up to this point, according to Ms. Creque. Students formerly entered NV through the doors at the north end of E-Hall and A-Hall rather than entering directly into the attendance office, where students are required to enter the school after 7:35a.m. “Now that the parking spots are closer to the front lobby, students enter through the attendance office without complaining,” said Ms. Creque. “It just works out better for everyone.”

-Amanda Metcalf

UGive, NVGives

The new online program to log volunteer hours, Ugive, went into effect during the summer. The administration decided during the 2009/10 school year to begin tracking volunteer hours online.

Students who provided their email address during homeroom in May have already been logged into the system.

Students who have not yet provided their email addresses may log in by going to ugive. org and creating an account, according to Principal Mr. Stewart Jesse.

“UGive helps coordinate opportunities for students,” said Mr. Jesse. “Most of our kids know about volunteer opportunities in Sylvania, but do not know how to help in other communities.”

UGive provides a list of volunteer organizations in all of the Northwest Ohio area and allows students to print out a résumé of the number of hours they have earned and how they have been earned, said Mr. Jesse.

“For some people this system [UGive] is going to make things harder because not everyone can get to a computer,” said senior Brynn Runion, “But for others it is going to be a lot easier.”

Volunteer organizations not already a part of UGive may contact Nancy Crandell, the District Communications Officer for Sylvania Schools, or they can create an account at ugive.org.

-Mamie Silver

NEWS French club makes changes;

new officers, new meetings, new ideas

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Global Update B.THOMAS

OP/ED

Bedbugs make comeback

hiznay SCOOPING UP SOME ICE CREAM is senior Lara Meyer, sophomore Chad Singer and junior Savannah King at the French Club Ice Cream Social. The members enjoyed a French film with their ice cream sundaes and discussed changes for the club this year.

S.KING

STAFF

Ice cream, t-shirts and changes – that was what was discussed at the first French Club meeting September 14. French Club is receiving a lot of changes this year, according to club advisor Kim McElroy. The main change is a new monthly meeting called Café Conversation.

“Café Conversation is a time for students to

meet to speak French together,” explained Mrs. McElroy, “They’re going to be once a month on the first Friday of that month.”

On top of Café Conversation, French Club is also adding new activities throughout the year, such as a fair during the International Dinner, a mousse eating contest and a special event with the exchange students. Dues are $6 and students can join at any time, according to Mrs. McElroy.

“We want to give the French exchange

students a taste of American life while they’re here and give our students a taste of French life, so we’re going to have a Tour de France bicycling contest and a baseball game while they’re here in the spring,” said Mrs. McElroy.

“I am really looking forward to all of our activities with French Club. They should all be fun and a new change of pace, which is always exciting,” said French Club secretary, sophomore Chad Singer.

Trips to Italy, France planned D.ALDRICH

NEWS

School has barely begun but some students are already planning for their upcoming summers.

French students are participating in an exchange program with a school in France while art students are heading to Italy.

Up to 18 students from French II and higher will journey to France as part of an exchange program with a school in Lyon France. The student’s families will not be able to make the trip with them.

“I need people who speak the language,” said French teacher Mary Goodwin.

In the city of Lyon, the students will stay with a French family and attend a few days at a French school and participate in family activities,

according to Mrs. Goodwin.

They will spend the first ten days with their family and then journey to Paris for four days.

The travelers will view sights such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay and the Arc de Triomphe.

The trip is taken every two years. Some students from past years have still kept in touch with people they met on the trip.

“The unique thing is it is a family stay with the purpose of developing connections with people. It is more an exchange than a tour,” said Mrs. Goodwin.

The trip, which includes all expenses, costs just under $3000. Students can sign up until October 15.

Italy is the destination for art students this summer with planned stops to Venice, Florence,

Assisi and Rome.

“Venice is just so different from what we see over here, a small town quaint feeling,” said art teacher Mrs. Terri Seal-Roth, “it’s a neat atmosphere.”

Students eligible for the trip are any former or current art students. The trip, which is taken every three years, lasts for nine days. Students ride a bus and will visit museums, view architecture and take a gondola ride.

About 50 people went on the trip last time including art teachers and parents. There is no limit to the number of students who can go, but numbers may be down this year because of the economy, according to Mrs. Seal-Roth.

The trip costs just under $3000 and includes the flight, hotels, two meals a day as well as the tour guide and bus driver.

Sylvania residents may be wary of a tax increase (approximately $150 per $100,000 of appraised valuation) but voting for this levy is both a short and long term investment for parents with children in the Sylvania school system, according to Mr. Jesse.

“Voting for the levy not only ensures their future, but a good education now,” he said.

Sylvania schools have one of the widest selections of advanced placement classes, but if the levy were to fail, some of these classes would have to be cut.

Additional reductions in programs, services and personnel would also have to be made, effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

Final results of the vote will not be known until after November 2, but Mr. Jesse remains hopeful.

“It might be a narrow margin, but I think we can pass it,” he said. “The people of Sylvania realize it is the right thing to do; it may be a struggle, but we can make this happen.”

Schools look to pass Levy to ensure students’ futures K.POMEROY OP/ED

This November, Sylvania residents will vote on an important 4.9 million dollar levy known as Issue 33.

If passed, this operational levy will be used for educational supplies, computers, equipment, utilities and personnel costs, according to principal Mr. Stewart Jesse.

Because a bond was passed in 2008, the reason for the construction at Northview, people have been wondering why another levy is needed.

“The first issue passed was more of a bond than a levy,” said Mr. Jesse, “And it only covered the ‘bricks and mortar,’ which is just the physical construction.”

In a matter of five minutes, a bedbug penetrates the skin of its host by piercing it with hollow feeding tubes. One tube injects saliva that contains sedating anesthetics. The other tube extracts the blood of the host.

Over the past 15 years bedbugs have been reappearing off and on, but are now on the rise again, according to Jan Tenhoeve, owner of Sentry Termite and Pest Control.

The extermination business has gone from practically no bedbug calls five years ago, to five telephone reports a month.

“Bedbugs are scary,” said junior Brooke Lorigan. “Especially at hotels where you don’t know how sanitary the environment around you is.”

Studies show that the combination of increased international travel, the lack of effective chemical control and insecticide resistance may be the main explanations for the pests. However, chemicals such as Pyrethin are currently being used to control the growing population of bedbugs. New York City is the top hot-spot for the pests, according to a list from Terminix Pest Control.

Although bedbugs are on the rise in the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe studies show that infestations are not related to a building’s quality or the socioeconomic status of its residents.

“Bedbugs are disgusting,” said junior Audrey Miklovic. “If I ever had them, I would never go to sleep again.”

Chilean miners may be trapped until Christmas Outside Chile’s capital of San Jose is the city of Copiapó, where 33 miners have been trapped beneath the Earth’s surface. Working at a depth of 700 meters, (2300 feet), the men now remain trapped inside the Chilean gold and copper mine perhaps until December.

On August 5, the rock above the miners collapsed, blocking the main exit leading outside the mine. Over a month has passed and the miners are still in good shape, according to Jaime Mañalich, health minister.

“I think that we’ve been able to talk with them very frankly and they want to work well with us,” said Mañalich, according to the guardian.cc.uk website.

Rescue workers recently finished assembling a second, narrow borehole. The tunnel has the diameter of a grapefruit and is used to send clothing, medicine and games, which help keep the men both physically and mentally fit.

Chile’s government asked the Submarine Fleet and NASA for pointers on survival in extreme, confined conditions. Rescue officials have found ways to ease psychological pressure by setting up special lighting systems mimicking day and night.

Additionally, the mine workers are to be given anti-depressants.

“We expect that after the initial euphoria of being found, we will likely see a period of depression and anguish,” said Mañalich.

Each man has lost about approximately 22 pounds of weight. Average meals have consisted of one glass of milk and two morsels of canned tuna every 48 hours. Miners need to watch their weight so that they can fit through the narrow, 90 centimeter escape shaft that is to be built.

This industrial accident has aimed attention on mine safety in Chile. Misfortunes like this are normally rare.

However, Chile’s president, Sebastián Piñera, fired officials of Chile’s mining regulator and vowed to refurbish the agency.

NEWS

03 School construction well underway Students ready for science, fine arts rooms M.PORTERFIELD STAFF

As students arrived at school on September 2, most couldn’t help but notice the large construction project on the north side of Northview.

The development of the new music department and science wings started in the last months of the 2009-2010 school year.

“The construction is super helpful for the educational process The new rooms will really make it easier for students to learn,” said junior Matt Disher.

Three new science rooms with new lab stations have been added to D Hall. Mr. Neil Ellis, Ms. Jenn Crosley and Mr. Frank Ulrich each received new classrooms, though Mr. Ulrich’s is not finished and he is a traveling teacher now.

The area outside of his room had lockers added to it as well as a small hallway.

With the construction of the science rooms continuing until the last minute, some teachers had to cope with the stress of preparing for the beginning of the school year with little time.

“I’m so amazed at how much [the construction workers] got done. I know there’s a lot more construction to go, we just need to keep our eyes on the prize and remember that the rubble is worth all the trouble,” said Ms. Crosley.

The music wing is scheduled to be finished

by January 1, according to band teacher Mr. Eugene Bohland.

New band, orchestra, choir, and theatre rooms are in the process of being built.

Along with the new rooms will be new lockers

KOFFMAN

CONSTRUCTION AT NV INCLUDES expanding the school’s theatre department. It will feature a larger theater with more backstage space, a taller roof and a costuming room. This is just one of the additions to NV, with others including new science and music rooms. for instruments, practice rooms, and uniform cabinets on a second floor of the band room.

The theatre department will have an expanded theatre with a new backstage, taller roof, and seamstress room, according to Mr. Bohland.

“The new band and orchestra rooms are just

huge,” said Mr. Bohland.

The band has been practicing in the original band room with construction continuing just outside. When the new band room is finished, students will move into it. The old band room will then be available to begin renovation.

The orchestra has been practicing in the old choir room due to construction on the theatre.

Choir has continued to practice in the old choir room.

Other additions to NV were updates to the bathrooms around the school.

as the Whooping Cough. The symptoms start out like those of a cold but progress to fits of severe coughing followed by a characteristic respiratory “whoop.” Between coughing episodes the person may appear and feel fairly healthy, according to the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department.

Pertussis is highly contagious and can be spread by coming into direct contact with the bacteria that is found in the cough of someone with the illness. It can also be spread by touching

a tissue or sharing a cup or utensils they use.

Symptoms of Pertussis usually develop within 5-10 days, up to twenty-one days maximum after contact with the infected person, according to the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department.

To prevent the spread of Pertussis people with the sickness should make sure to cough into a tissue and wash their hands frequently, according to the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department.

Antibiotics can be used to treat Pertussis but most patients are diagnosed after the period of time where antibiotics are most effective, according to the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department.

Letters were sent home to parents of NV students informing them of the illness along with two pages of information regarding Pertussis provided by the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department.

Whooping cough invades NV halls A.STRICK

COEDITOR

This time of year, when the seasons change, coughing, sneezing and sniffling become normal sounds throughout the halls of Northview. This year, NV students have a little bit more to worry about than the common cold.

A student has recently been diagnosed with an illness called Pertussis, more commonly known

Construction forces band to Timberstone B.MILLER

STAFF

During the summer, you would usually find the Northview band occupying the bottom of the hill. This year however, that was not at all the case.

From August 16-20, while the band room was under construction, the band was not allowed to hold band camp at the bottom of the hill. “It was the worst week of band ever,” said senior Colin Quinn.

Students were forced to drive out to Timberstone and practice from 9a.m. - 3p.m. The construction on Mitchaw Road and Brint Road made it even more difficult to get there. The drive out to Timberstone was a pain for some students.

“It was really out of the way,” said junior Maddie Reynolds.

It was also a long drive to get food after practice was over. Students could no longer just drive to Alexis Road to get lunch. “It was a pain having to go all the way to Central [Avenue] to get food,” said junior James Ragland.

Students had to practice on the football field with no shade to protect themselves from the sun.

“I could feel the sweat dripping down my legs as the sun beamed down on me,” said Quinn.

Some students were allowed to practice in the cafeteria. These students were able to keep themselves away from the heat.

“The cafeteria was air conditioned which was nice,” said junior Blayne Weddington.

Many students were glad to practice at the bottom of the hill again after the week was over.

They no longer had to drive to Timberstone to practice. “I missed my hill,” said Weddington.

The week at Timberstone did not affect the band’s overall performance as they continue to play at every home and away football game. “The kids cooperated wonderfully going to and from Northview and Timberstone,” said Band Director Mr. Eugene Bohland.

PRACTICING FOR HALFTIME are junior Zach Johnson, senior Colin Quinn, and juniors John Broer and Dominic Fabiilli.

Band camp was held at Timberstone Junior High from August 16-20 because of the construction occurring at Northview.

POWAZKI

OP/ED

04 Pep assembly has ups and downs As I handed out glow sticks to sophomores that walked into the gymnasium, their expressions clearly told me what they thought. Finally, an assembly that might have been fun! Or that was the impression they had within the first five minutes of the pep assembly on September 3.

Sadly, this hope was lost when the horrible sound system took over and quickly ruined the mood.

Anyone that has experienced one of Northview’s assemblies in the past can agree that they need improvement. Many people dreaded going and spirit was at an all time low. Something had to be done to try and get spirit up.

“Last year, the assemblies were horrible,” said junior Vikki Hiznay. “I hated going. I honestly would have rather stayed in class most of the time.”

The glow sticks were a fantastic idea, but there were not enough for everyone, even though $500 was spent. An additional problem occurred when students decided to throw the glow sticks on the gym floor.

“Oh look! Glow sticks look pretty when they’re thrown!” I heard this numerous times as I watched my fellow classmates throw glow sticks to each other, at the cheerleaders and at the Student Government members that spent time passing them out.

Next, came time to talk. With the sound system that NV has, it is so hard to hear anyone.

Add that to half the student body talking to each other and if you understood what was going on, consider yourself lucky. Although a sandwicheating relay without hands should not be difficult to follow, it can be when the explanation cannot be heard. When you see the sports captains eating bread and cheese, things can get confusing.

While students clearly think assemblies need to be changed, we have to remember that this was a pep assembly, the point is to raise spirit. I think that was accomplished. I actually saw freshmen that were excited to be spirited, which surprised

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CHEERING AT THE ASSEMBLY are the Varsity cheerleaders dancing the “Hey Song” played by the band. “The students were more spirited this year, but there is still room for improvement,” said junior Christine Blaisdell. me quite a bit. They were up out of their seats bursting with energy, especially during the “What’s your Number?” cheer.

“The younger crowd had a lot of school spirit compared to the upperclassmen. It completely

surprised me,” said freshman Chandler Nelson.

Having school spirit is important. Students and teachers should be proud to be Wildcats.

However, spirit is something NV is known for lacking.

We need to figure out a way to intensify school spirit without giving cheerleaders a concussion from throwing hundreds of glow sticks at their heads.

-Savannah King

Junior parking spots cause chaos

Rumors spread about availability, creates stress for students “Did you hear that there are only 15 parking spots left?” “You better wake up at six so that you get to school by seven!”

Rumors and anxiety prevailed among the junior students prior to the morning of the Wildcat Welcome Day on August 25. That was the morning that juniors were allowed to receive their parking spots.

Numerous rumors had been spread about seniors taking all of the spots because of construction, but little did we know, the rumors were false.

According to Mrs. Kobee, parking spots would be distributed beginning at 8a.m. That meant that students were going to arrive at school by 7a.m. just to start a line out the door to get a pass. Most girls woke up at 6a.m. to get ready for the day.

Once the clock struck 8a.m., the attendance “I was hoping to get a close spot since I was one of the first people in line but I got a spot farther doors opened. Students and parents stormed into the away than I office. Papers expected,” said were flying junior Natalie everywhere with Forrester. information; it S c o t t was almost as Kopke was the if we were in a first junior to triathlon. arrive at school The first at seven. part was “It was so -BRADY STORER, JUNIOR standing in worth it,” said line; the second Kopke.

“My parking spot is much closer to the school than part was rushing into the office, and then your most juniors, so I am pretty glad that I got there reward, receiving a parking spot.

“It was unorganized and took forever,” said so early.”

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PEOPLE WERE FRANTIC BECAUSE THEY DID NOT KNOW IF THEY WOULD GET A SPOT

junior Brady Storer.

“People were frantic because they did not know if they would get a spot,” he said.

Mrs. Kobee, however, disagreed. “I think that it went fairly well this year,” she said. “I had great assistants to help me out. Everything ran smooth.”

Although that morning may have been chaotic for some and smooth for others, all of the juniors did not get a spot. According to Mrs. Kobee, this happens every year. Students are encouraged not to panic because there is a waiting list each year for students who do not get parking spots.

My suggestion to avoid future chaos for the students is to not listen to the rumors you hear, they most likely are not true.

-Skylar Rose

Bathrooms receive well needed renovation

Everything from auto-flushers, faucets, soap dispensers added As students walked into Northview on the first day, the school was not the same as they left it in June. NV underwent many changes including total bathroom makeovers.

The new bathrooms are a great improvement over the old ones.

“They are a giant step up over the old ones,”

said junior James Ragland. The stalls no longer have graffiti on them which makes the school look more welcoming for students and guests visiting our school.

“It makes the school look nicer for people attending games. We have a nice new gym and now we have nice bathrooms to go along with it,”

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said freshman Jordan Rose.

The new bathrooms also include soap dispensers that actually dispense soap. Before the renovations, the pumps were pushed in preventing the soap from coming out.

The boy’s bathroom also added a little bit of privacy by adding dividers between the urinals. “ I really like the dividers,” said junior Austin Gryca.

To help stop the spread of germs the school has installed automatic sinks and toilets.

The only bathrooms that were not renovated

were those in the gym locker rooms. “If you’re going to spend the money on new bathrooms we might as well improve the gym facilities too,” said senior Alec Elrod. However, the gym really is not all that bad and will probably be renovated next year when the locker rooms are redone.

Even though the bathrooms were not a major part of the construction, they greatly improve the quality of the school.

“It’s the best addition I’ve seen so far,” said sophomore Xavier Sudlow.

-Drew Crandall

MELICK SOME OF THE NEW additions to the bathrooms include automatic flushing toilets and urinals as well as new soap and paper towel dispensers. “I like the new stalls and the new colors. I like the full length mirrors too,” said sophomore Natalie Szczerba.

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05 ‘Spirit Comeback’, pride on the rise

KOFFMAN

THE STUDENT SECTION AT the first home football game against Waite was one that NV had not seen in a long time, according to Principal Mr. Jesse. For the first game the students wore all black, a Black Out, to support their NV Wildcat football team.

This year, it has been rumored that Northview will make a “Spirit Comeback.” More people will be attending the games, sitting in the student section, and participating in spirit days, which would really help NV. Spirit can really help a team, whether they win or lose.

Just by knowing their school supports them, they have more motivation to do better, and it helps pump them up. “At the first home football game, the spirit was incredible,” said Principal Mr. Jesse. It was the biggest student section Mr. Jesse has seen in a while. Sitting in the student section, pretty much everyone participated, following the seniors and the cheerleaders.

The cheerleaders are working on making more signs, doing more cheers that can get the crowd involved in, and just getting the word out, said senior Kaylie Martinez.

“If the cheerleaders could get us even more involved, that would be awesome, because everyone usually responds,” said Kaitlin

-Libby Headman Alzapiedi.

At this point, we are still not an overly spirited school, and I think most people know that. However I would say the spirit is slowly

rising, and after the football game things are looking up. It’s kind of like a chain, everyone feeds off of everyone else. So if we could make it where there isn’t this chain, there would be a lot more of spirit, because if you haven’t noticed, the senior class is usually the most spirited. If we can get our school to where everyone is spirited, not just the senior class, we will finally be a more spirited school.

I think the next step is to get more students attending games. Not just football games, but all games like volleyball, tennis, and soccer to support every sport. When we have spirit days, always try your best to participate. Even though you may be embarrassed, there are a bunch of others around the school wearing the same thing as you.

Go to the games in your gold and black and participate in cheers. Don’t just sit there and walk around with your friends because that doesn’t help school spirit. You need to be a leader, and if you are a leader, people will follow you. So NV, it is my challenge to you, show your spirit by putting on your gold and black, and heading to the game.

Cell phones, Facebook make focusing difficult

Picture this: It’s 11 at night, you have pages upon pages of homework, and what’s worse, it’s a school night—but hey, you’ve got a text and ten Facebook notifications. Sound familiar?

Many will agree that teens are spending too much time on social networking sites and cell phones and it is interfering with school work.

It doesn’t come as a surprise that in this digital era, teens are finding it difficult to stay focused. With social networking sites such as Facebook and cell phones becoming our largest means of communication, it’s no wonder we are always connected—which can come as a hindrance when we need time to focus on what we are doing.

According to Facebook’s statistics page, the site has around 500 million users worldwide, with roughly 50% of those users logging on on any given day. Think that isn’t much?

The average person with a Facebook account will spend 700 billion minutes per month on the

site. With over 900 million interactive groups, pages, community pages, and events, the site offers more of a distraction than an occasional instant message from a friend. And it’s a global trend—70% of users reside outside the United States, according to the site.

“When I’m doing my AP History homework I always find myself traveling to Facebook in between sections. It’s crazy,” said sophomore Chad Singer.

However, the Internet is not the sole culprit. With seven million people dropping landlines and opting for cell

phones, it’s no surprise that the majority of our distraction comes from the tiny silver rectangle that fits neatly into your pocket. According to CellSigns.com, as of June 2008, 75 billion texts are sent monthly.

Of course, if you choose to spend time on these distractions, it is your own fault. Easy for me to say, right? Wrong.

Just in writing this article, I was interrupted by four text messages, and logged onto Facebook.

“Facebook can only distract you if you are MELICK on it, so just do your homework and then get on Facebook. Keep away from your computer

until then,” said junior Brooke Lorigan.

The only solution I’ve found is to turn of the cell phone and store it out of reach—for example, in a drawer. Out of sight, out of mind. As for Facebook? What better way to fight technology than with technology itself? There are ways to temporarily disconnect Internet connection and even block certain sites, as through software packages, such as GFI WebMonitor.

The software is designed for companies that want to block out social networking sites and other sites that can cause a decrease in productivity in the workplace. Of course, it may just be simpler and less costly to delete your account on such sites, but at least the temptation is eliminated when access to the site is denied.

For me, it takes some serious willpower.

Another way is to allow yourself a set amount of time before you must log off. Tell yourself five minutes maximum, and then you must log off.

-Stephanie McCaskey

A heated political issue has been rousing thousands of people in America. It has instigated opinions and passionate debates across the country. People on both ends of the spectrum have fought passionately, voicing their opinions and reasons. What is this issue? A Muslim community center containing a mosque has been planned to be built in New York- specifically, two blocks away from Ground Zero, the location where the Twin Towers were destroyed nine years ago. The controversial issue is warranted on both sides of the matter.

THE CONFLICT: Should a Muslim community center containing a mosque be built at a location two blocks down from Ground Zero in New York?

AFFIRMATIVE The affirmative side of the conflict argues that, yes, the community center should be built at the location two blocks away from Ground Zero.

What do Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maryland, and Connecticut have in common? They were all established by people who wanted to practice their own choices of religion in an environment free from persecution.

These states, some of the earliest of our original 13 colonies, were founded by groups varying from the Quakers and the Puritans to the Lutherans and the Presbyterians. Since the founding of the 13 colonies, and later the institution of the United States of America, a considerable portion of people immigrating into our nation have come in the hopes of religious freedom. As a promise in the Bill of Rights, our great country has ensured that any citizen residing in the United States has the right to practice whatever religious customs he or she chooses. The people in favor of building the community center at Ground Zero support their positions by arguing that it is their right to build the center and the mosque wherever they choose. It is an expression of religion, and thus is protected and allowed by the Bill of Rights.

It would be ideal if the people in favor of building the mosque at the location which is so near to Ground Zero could take one step back, and be sensitive to all of the people affected by the incident of 9/11. The Muslims currently in New York who are proposing the construction of the mosque have no association to 9/11 whatsoever. They should not be held responsible for what happened that day, and do indeed have every right to build the community center at whatever location is available. Regardless of whether

it is or is not a right of the Muslims to build the mosque, the construction of a mosque at the specific location so near to Ground Zero may be hurtful to all of the families who lost loved ones on 9/11, and also may be viewed as a slap in the face to the entire nation of America. The radicals who caused 9/11 were acting - although radically and outrageously - on their interpretations of the religion of Islam.

To build a Muslim community center so close to the location of the destruction of the World Trade Towers would be an everlasting reminder of the terrible tragedy.

With optimism, I hope that all of the people who want the mosque built so near to Ground Zero will be respectful of and sensitive to the feelings of others. If the community center were to be built not two blocks down, but rather six or seven blocks down from the location of Ground Zero, the Muslims would still be able to have a functioning mosque, and the people who were affected by 9/11 would be gratefully thankful.

NEGATIVE The negative stance on the conflict argues that, no, the community center containing the mosque should not be built at a location so close to Ground Zero. Al-Qaeda, the militant Islamist group that caused 9/11, used Islam as a slogan for destruction. The group’s ideologues endorse a complete break from the foreign influences in countries with large Islamic populations, and the creation of a new Islamic government. According to “The Second Generation of al-Qa’ida, Part Fourteen”, the Al-Qaeda group justified its killing of bystanders and civilians with the support that it was a religious duty that Muslims had, for there were reported beliefs that the Christian-Jewish alliance was conspiring to destroy Islam.

The terrorists related themselves with protecting the religion of Islam; naturally, one who was informed about the 9/11 attacks may also associate the attacks with Islam. Thus, to have a Muslim community center built two blocks down from Ground Zero may - to these people- be representative of a symbol of victory for the Al-Qaeda group.

It would be ideal if the people who oppose the building of the mosque could take one step back, and not punish the entire religion for one incident. A large portion of the US public associates what happened on 9/11 with the religion of Islam as a whole. 9/11 was one of the only public incidences that many people know about

that can be linked to the religion of Islam. The radicals, such as the renown Osama Bin Laden, give Islam a violent image. Thus, having seen and heard about this one radical occasion, many people derived biased views towards the religion as a whole.

The problem with generalizations, however, is that they do not correctly portray the entire group. To make such an observation about a religion like this - that if the Muslims who caused 9/11 are violent, then the average Muslim person must be violent - is the same as assuming that the average student at NV is in 10.5th grade, or that the average person has one ovary and one testicle.

To associate the tragedy that took place on 9/11 with the building of a mosque would be correlating one incident to a whole religion. It would be incorrectly punishing not only the entire religion of Islam, but punishing all of the Muslims who had no connection whatsoever with 9/11.

By opposing the construction of the community center, people are not only stopping others from embellishing their qualities of life, but are not being consistent with the laws and values of our nation. With all due respect, I hope that all who oppose and resent the building of the mosque can realize that the tragedy of 9/11 was caused by a handful of radicals; not the 6 to 7 million other individuals in the world who wish to practice the religion of Islam peacefully.

IN CONCLUSION… While numerous different opinions compose each side of the conflict, both sides of the issue have legitimate reasons for their standpoints. Mr. Perry Lefevre, who is in support of the community center, warrants his approval.

“The first amendment clause says we have the right to free exercise of religion,” said Mr. Lefevre. Mr. Jon Engel also expressed his opinion.

“I feel [building the community center] is in bad taste,” said Mr. Engel.

In essence, both sides are right. The best path for this nation to take, though, would be a path not of separation on this issue, but of finding the middle ground. If each side would take one step back, and the people on the two opposite ends of the spectrum could put themselves in others’ shoes, the situation could be resolved with greater understanding, harmony, and peace in our society. We would be not two groups of people debating one conflict, but one nation resolving a conflict through cooperation, concession, and compromise.

-Jennifer Deng

In the past few years, the senior women have designed a shirt with puffy paint and worn it on the first day of school. This year students chose to stop the tradition and try a new method. Simply putting out the suggestion of having our shirts designed and not self-made was a controversial topic.

The motive was to save money, re-wear the shirts, try something new, and to unite the senior women. Saving money is an issue these days; they figured buying a shirt, puffy paint and the other items for the shirt would be around the same price as a shirt from Michigan Silkscreen. Have you ever made a puffy paint shirt? Well, I have.

After making and putting in the effort its rare to see someone wearing the shirt twice. People wear t-shirts three out of five days of the week. The S.W.A.N., Senior Women Are Notorious tee’s are just another shirt to add to the wardrobe.

Students went outside old tradition and chose something new to try. After suggesting this to the senior women, several students were offended.

“I just did not like the look of the shirts,” says senior Dani Pierzchala.

They were not trying to ruin tradition or create drama; they wanted to have a new idea about the shirts. Also, it was not said that every senior woman had to buy the shirt, but suggested they buy them.

Lastly, they were trying to bring the senior women together. “Having the shirts made kept the tradition as well as made us look together,” said senior Alexis Shadler. In years past, the shirts have had different S.W.A.’s. they wanted everyone to be the same and have S.W.A.N. It was to help the senior women come together and look united.

People try new things everyday and this year the senior women wanted a new tradition with the shirts they wear and hope to continue it.

- Kate McCoy

Senior Ground Zero controversy girls’ causes conflict, peace needed t-shirts break with tradition

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NV SPIRIT with david aldrich Mascot Change

Sure, the Wildcat is a fine mascot, but NV could do better. Technically a Wildcat is found in Europe. Therefore, most students have probably never even seen one. I would suggest something more relatable to the students, such as a mechanical pencil because it is used in school, a rabid dog because it is more likely to be seen around here than a Wildcat, or my personal pick: a deadite from the Evil Dead films because those movies are awesome.

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People seem to get excited at assemblies.

They look, listen and make noise for whatever the assembly is about.

Naturally there should be more assemblies, but not just for major events like games and dances. We must get excited for more events, such as the tornado siren on the first Friday of the month. Of course we would also have assemblies before each assembly in order to be excited enough to get excited.

THROUGH COUNTLESS HOURS OF OBSERVATION AND CONTEMPLATION, I HAVE COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT ONE TRAIT DESIRED BY MOST LEARNING INSTITUTIONS IS SCHOOL SPIRIT. AS A PROUD STUDENT OF NORTHVIEW, I FEEL IT IS MY DUTY TO TRY TO IMPROVE THE PRESTIGE OF THE SCHOOL HOWEVER I CAN. WHETHER OR NOT NV HAS ENOUGH SPIRIT IS DEBATABLE. BUT NEVER THE LESS, HERE IS A LIST OF THINGS THAT EVERYONE COULD DO, OR COULD BE DONE, TO INCREASE SCHOOL SPIRIT.

Extreme Wildcats

should just keep going. If bad spirits are warded off, it stands to reason that good As I sit in the cafeteria I find myself spirits will take their place. Plus it would wondering, how could the Wacky Wildcat be funny to see freshmen be even more activities become more interesting? While confused about where their classes are. the current roster of challenges may be fun for those participating, they are not as fun to watch or sometimes clearly understand. Reverse psychology could be helpful to First, a Ryan Seacrest- like host should be convert those who do not yet feel the hired to emcee all events. More mentally power of school spirit coursing through and physically grueling challenges their veins. By not promoting school should also be incorporated. Insect spirit, we could in turn make any rebels eating and big balls should be mandatory. want to support it. But then those who

Psychospiritanalysis:

Northview Mystery High School

In 1884, Sarah Winchester was told by a medium to begin adding to her home nonstop to keep away the evil spirits seeking revenge on her. She continuously added to her house for 38 years until her death. Stairways where built right up to the ceiling and doors on high floors opened directly into the outside, all to avoid bad spirits. Northview should do the same thing with its construction; it

spirit would be helpful to any student.

Anyone wondering how to act at an assembly or game, or what is appropriate to wear during spirit week would follow the rules would start to drift away greatly benefit from this type of class. from it, defeating the whole purpose. On second thought just forget it . . . or not.

Life During High School:

Many students complain about when they will use what they learn in school in the “real world.” So why not offer them a class that is aimed at their current lifestyle, if only to make them shut up already. We get it, you are not a fan of math. A class devoted to how to properly express school

Electric Pep Assemblies?

Technology is getting more and more advanced every day and NV cannot fall behind, or we may experience a spirit technology gap with rival schools such as Southview. Now I’m no computer wiz, but I assume that robots are pretty close to becoming commonplace. I feel that the term Super Ultra Possibly Killer School Spirit Robots is pretty much self explanatory.

Freshmen expectations

“I was scared that the seniors would have spank paddles and hit us when we walk down the halls.”

“I was afraid that the cheerleaders would all be really mean, but I’m friends with some of them now.”

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Every year before school starts there are crazy rumors about new students, new teachers and rules at school. Most upperclassmen generally dismiss them without a second thought because they are used to them never being accurate. However, coming to Northview as a freshman and hearing all of the rumors can make the first day of school even more intimidating. Not only do they have to worry about violent upperclassmen who stuff innocent bystanders into lockers or teachers that will spit all over them if they sit in the front row of class, but they also have to deal with the new kid who just did four years in San Quentin.

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What Drives Our Cats wild

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Freshmen

“Pretty eyes, a good personality, nice smile, muscular and NOT a player.”

Grace Carroll and Bri Quinones “Good hair, someone who laughs a lot and has a good personality (with an emphasis on humor and friendliness).”

Will Thatcherr

From makeup and shoes, to football pads and jock straps, the Northview Wildcat population is very particular about their significant others. Some people prefer a guy or gal with a nice smile, while others go crazy over television show dream dates. We asked some students about what they look for in the opposite sex, and as you can tell, the Wildcats’ taste in girls and boys align fairly well. We would advise going to the dentist, brushing up on your manners, and getting your weekly dose of Jersey Shore in order to land a great catch at Northview.

“Snooki: I’m digging her poofs. Did I just do the unthinkable?”

Kyle Holdridge

“Nice teeth and a good personality... or just Sam Sarmento.”

Drew Gross

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“A good personality, but she has got to look good too, obviously.”

Tanner Newland

“He needs to have ‘The Situation’ going on, with those abs I can wash my clothes on. He has to make me laugh, too, and I’m serious.”

Emily Halter

“He should probably be able to fulfill my teenage dream... whatever that is.”

Sydney Edwards

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“A guy who is less emotional than I am!”

Heather McPeek

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While lesser men splurge and pay hundreds of dollars for a single pair of jeans, thrifty Northview students pay only $4. Thrift stores are not only a great place to drop off your sketchers from the third grade, they are a great place to buy clothes. The assortment of clothes, electronics and furniture is better than what you would expect. These clean, high-quality, convenient stores contain gems of past generations.

SALVATION ARMY QUALITY OF CLOTHES: CLEANLINESS: SERVICE QUALITY:

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Dream Coat: Savers, $4

Workout Jacket: Good Will, $3

80’s Shorts: Savers, $2.50

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While many students simply prepared for the summer, four Spanish students prepared for an adventure. Senior Britain Fretz, junior Andrea Binz, sophomore Amanda Binz, Spanish teacher Señora Chris Monday and 2010 graduate Joe Nisch all started their first two weeks of summer near the equator in the beautiful country of Ecuador. “It was an amazing experience. Life in Ecuador was so much different than in the United States,” said Britain Fretz. The Ecuadorian government is much different from the U.S. government, according to Fretz.

For example, they help the traffic flow by not allowing cars to drive one day a week. The building structures in Ecuador are also different than those in America in that they seem to be piled on top of one another. Most items are a lot less expensive than items in the U.S. as well. “It was a total 180 spin from our life in America,” said Andrea Binz. After arriving, the students were assigned to a home where they spent their nights, ate their meals and even got close to the families. All of the families had children of their own who were around the age of the students.

In years past, it has been common for the students to keep in touch and stay close with the families after they leave, according to Señora Monday. The students spent a lot of time with the families by going for ice cream, shopping, going to movies, playing soccer, zip lining through the jungle and eating at restaurants. Some of the group’s favorite activities included salsa dancing lessons, a service project, horseback riding in the Andes Mountains and standing on the equator at Mita del Mundo. The students also did some shopping several times in the city of Otabalo, which consists of 2000 Indian stands. Ecuadorian weather was another differing aspect of life that the group faced. During their stay, the country experienced the coldest weather they had seen in 25 years. When traveling to South America, the weather in the summer is similar to weather that America experiences in the spring. Nevertheless, the students seemed to enjoy themselves. In the four years that the Spanish Department has traveled to South America, however, this trip had the lowest attendance rate. So why should students consider traveling to a foreign country? It is a great chance to meet, learn and cope with a new culture. “Traveling changes the way you see the world,” said Señora Monday. Going to a new country, state or providence exposes you to a different way of life, and the students that went on the trip claim to have immensely improved their speaking in Spanish. “It was difficult being with the families and speaking Spanish 24/7, but it was totally worth it,” said Andrea Binz. It is also a great opportunity to get to know a family and possibly a chance to gain life-long friends. Another trip is being planned for the summer of 2011, according to Señora Monday. “I am not sure when meetings will start or where we will be traveling, but I hope to convince more Spanish students to attend so that they can have the same experiences that Britain, Andrea, Amanda and Joe had,” she said.

Wildcats of the Border S O U T H

by Katelynn McCoy

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don’t use Because hopefully your hair isn’t white Ga-ga-ooh-la-la! Fend off those papaposter paint. Side effects may include: yet. If you’re feeling jolly, a Santa Claus papa-razzis. irritated skin and looking ignorant. beard may be acceptable.

Cape Mask Let your spirit soar…just not off the top The Sizzle gives you an ample opportunity

NV Spirit

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Maybe a tail and some whiskers to match. Meow.

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This not only looks good, it can protect Clay Eagles? Be a bird catcher. Waite you from our opponent’s tears when we Indians? Be a cowboy. Maumee of the bleachers, that’s known to cause to do the Jabbawokeez proud. And even beat them (HA!).

Panthers? You get the picture. severe injury. if you have absolutely no swag, don’t forget, nobody will know that it’s you!

Spirit and secrecy, they’ll never know You really think it’s okay to sit in Fierce AND graceful... just don’t trip it’s you when you rush the field. Plus, the student section and not cheer? during the lean-a-lean.

Hey Cougars… just beat it. they’re only 50¢. Simply unbeatable.

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NOTICE: Purses get in the way. Invest in a small wristlet to hold your money and phone. A lanyard for your keys is handy as well. “Appropriate” also means wear clothes. Ladies, no sports bras. Let’s keep it classy, Cats. Also, if you don’t come in 100% the appropriate color for a black out, white out or gold rush, expect glares. Hundreds of them.

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What will be built up must first be torn down. Northview’s music wing is undeniably undergoing some physical changes and much like the guardians of an adolescent becoming a teenager, the music teachers care much about their work in progress, making many sacrifices to ensure the transition is smooth.

When the transformation is complete, the NV Band will have a state of the art band room, according to Director Mr. Eugene Bohland. A second floor will be in place for an ensemble room, practice rooms and uniform storage.

Orchestra Director Mrs. Pam Thiel and Choir Director Mrs. Dawn Kingman will also have new rehearsal rooms to teach in. The old choir room will become a black box theater or theater classroom for Drama Director Mr. Don Wachowiak.

“We are very excited about the entire project,” said Mr. Bohland. “We will finally have the facilities to match the excellent music and theatre program that already exists. These facilities will enhance everything that we do.”

The transformation, however, is not complete yet. Teachers and students are accommodating to distractions caused by the construction. For instance, Mrs. Thiel, who has in the past held rehearsals on the theater’s stage, has been rehearsing in the choir room.

The current band room has been modified with fewer entrances and exits, making it difficult to move around, according to Mr. Bohland. In addition, the air conditioning does not work and windows are unable to be opened.

“It has been a difficult start to the year,” said Mr. Bohland. “But, the students have been exceptionally cooperative and are doing a great job.”

The construction should be complete by the start of next school year, according to Mrs. Thiel.

“I am thrilled for our students,” said Mrs. Thiel. “This is a wonderful opportunity.”

the fine art

BEING REDONE is the fine arts wing. The wing is to include a band room, ensemble room, practice rooms and a storage room.

IN MID-CONSTRUCTION is NV’s Little Theatre. The original theater was demolished in June and the new theatre is expected to be built in time for the spring musical, Fiddler on the Roof.

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People of all age and size gathered in the streets of Bowling Green September 10-13 to take part in the annual Black Swamp Arts Festival. The free event has celebrated its 18th year, dedicating itself to creating an environment where artists and art lovers thrive.

Not even Saturday’s cloudy weather could keep people away from the three-day affair. Vendors and volunteers simply ducked underneath their booths to protect themselves from the rain, while attendees took shelter in local shops or stuck it out, with or without umbrellas, to hear their favorite bands play.

Who could call them crazy? The atmosphere at the festival was friendly, unique, and diverse, making weather a small factor in a greater picture.

Indeed, Bowling Green proved that rain or shine, Black Swamp is here to stay.

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JUNIOR TAYLOR GREER and seniors Alex Carter and Jonathan Powell watch “Live Music on the Lawn” at The Happy Badger in Bowling Green. Despite the rainy weather, music lovers headed out to BG for many live performances during the Black Swamp Fest.

LISTENING TO THE SOUNDS of the Black Swamp Arts Festival are juniors Jack Hearons and Taylor Greer.

BLACK SWAMP BASS “PHISHING” is junior Dave Dillalo, member of Phish and Grateful Dead cover band, Indigo, a band otherwise composed of NV graduates.

All photos by Margot Jacobs

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IT WAS NICE SEEING EVERYONE THERE FOCUSED IN ON THE MUSIC. -TAYLOR GREER, JUNIOR

Vampires Suck, Saga haters in luck B.THOMAS

In comparison to the original Twilight movies, the actors portraying Edward Cullen and Bella Swan, (Edward Sullen and Becca Crane in Vampires Suck), achieved excellence. Matt Lanter After a long wait, Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight Saga has finally been mocked meticulously simulated Robert Pattinson’s attempt at crooked smiles and mutilated. Vampires Suck, a ridiculously dim-witted yet amusing spoof of the and sexy stares. Moreover, Jenn Proske thoroughly derided Kristen Twilight series, hit theatres August 18. Although Vampires Suck is outrageously Stewart’s initial interpretation of Bella Swan’s character. Proske preposterous and occasionally bizarre in the accurately mocked aspects of Stewart’s attempt at slapstick comedy, Twilight addicts performance perfectly: tucking stray hairs and haters can unite and enjoy this bloodbehind the ear rather frequently, crossing sucking frenzy in harmony, at last. arms across the chest, stuttering and Vampires Suck definitely meets the stammering out of shyness and constant pitfalls other parodies come across. Despite lower-lip biting. the corny and clichéd humor, the movie Other aspects of the movie were not mercilessly pokes fun at the original Twilight exactly witty; even so, it cracked laughs movies. Let’s face it Twilight devotees, our by making lame jokes. Within 80 minutes, romantic vampire fantasies are easy to Vampires Sucks crammed slapdash comedy patronize. As a matter of fact, Vampires into one movie, often referring to stupid Suck simply had to reconstruct the original fart jokes or modern pop culture, like movies scene-for-scene, recreating this Jersey Shore and Lady Gaga. Regardless of parasitic phenomenon into only a slightly the sheer idiocy, directors Jason Friedberg more unlikely romance. and Aaron Seltzer remained true to the “I hate Twilight with a passion,” said Twilight movie’s original costumes, scenes junior Brittany Rakich. “However, I really and film angles. enjoyed Vampires Suck because it totally Friedberg and Seltzer surely trashed the Twilight Saga.” misdirected a great portion of the movie.

This film reflects and replicates However, the spoofing team really everything pathetic and laughable about the captured the true competition between Twilight series. Critics and fanatics giggle “Team Edward” and “Team Jacob”. together at scenes fans normally gush over.

Team Edward, Team Jacob, Team Own up Twilight fans, you chuckled under Switzerland, and all Twilight haters; even your breath at the scene where Edward though this film is a crazy excursion into flashes his purity ring in symbolization of his vampire movie madness, Vampires Suck is human-to-vampire abstinence policy.

WWW.FREEBESTMOVIES.COM worth your buck.

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Musicians traveled from Germany, France and across the United States to gather inside Bowling Green State University’s Moore Musical Arts Center for the second annual “BGSU New York Voices Vocal Jazz Camp” August 2-8. Despite apparent differences in both age (high schoolcollege-educator-professional) and culture, the diverse crowd had one thing in common: a love for vocal jazz.

I attended the week long intensive where I worked closely with Grammy award winning vocal jazz quartet, the New York Voices, in clinics, master classes, one on one settings and an ensemble that I had the opportunity to perform with under the direction of NYV soprano, Kim Nazarian.

Students chose their schedules from a variety of classes including Music Theory, Song writing, Vocal Improvisation, Music Business, Vocal Technique, Arranging, Jazz Piano for the Vocalist, How To Work with a Rhythm Section and others. These classes were taught by the NYV and guest faculty member, accomplished jazz musician, Greg Jasperse. Each student was paired with a NYV member, whom they met with for ensemble rehearsal and a master class of four to five people in which they worked on a chosen solo piece. Depending on how well they worked in their sessions, some singers were chosen to perform in one of two student concerts throughout the course of the week. Even if you were not among those selected, performance opportunities were ample morning to night with open mic sessions, a dedicated rhythm section and a supportive community of musicians who were always ready to sing.

A concert was held every evening in BGSU’s Bryan Recital Hall. Among these performances were solo sets by Peter Eldrige (NYV tenor), Lauren Kinhan (NYV alto), Darmon Meader (NYV bass) Nazarian and Jasperse. An ensemble concert was held on August 7 where four student ensembles performed a wide array of music for the community and their peers.

The level of musicality and professionalism that the faculty provided was unparalleled by any camp or clinic I have ever attended. I watched beginning students, some completely unfamiliar with jazz, transition from being nervous and timid to confident singers, ready to absorb information from accomplished teachers. The amount of learning and growth that occurred during the week supports the idea that a positive and supportive environment can make all the difference in an experience. I highly recommend enrolling in the camp to any person with any level of experience, or more importantly, anyone who loves to sing.

For more information, go to www.bgsujazz. net.

Dramatic changes for NV theatre

M.HAWLEY

STAFF

The Northview Drama department is undergoing many exciting changes this year.

A new theater is under construction; there will now be new lighting, sound boards and flying rigs. Therefore, there is a spring musical and a fall play, as opposed to a fall musical and a spring play.

“I like the change of the musical and the play seasons,” said junior Blayne Weddington. “I can’t wait to end the year with a musical.”

The fall play will be The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon.

“I am so excited for the Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon,” said senior Kaylier Martinez.

“It is a fun and funny script that the audience, cast and crew will enjoy. Plus it will showcase some great talent we have in theatre.”

The spring musical will be Fiddler on the Roof.

“We lost a ton of talented seniors last year who will be truly missed, but this gives people a chance to step it up and shine,” said senior Brittany vonStein.

“I have very high expectations for the NV Theatre program this year,” said director Don Wachowiak. “I’m looking forward to working with our students on The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon this fall and Fiddler on the Roof in the spring. Both shows will allow us to adapt to our performance spaces, provide new opportunities for existing participants and bring fresh faces to the NV stage.”

“I am very excited to have a new theater but I hope it will be able to accommodate the caliber of shows that we have put on the past few years,” said Weddington.

The theater is planned to be finished in March, according to Weddington.

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There are many new faces running through the soccer fields this season for Northview. Most of the new players are freshmen, except Paulo De Silva.

Many of the players have come from local junior highs, but not De Silva. He came all the way from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. De Silva is staying with the Clement family for the entire

school year.

“It’s been so much fun having him stay with us. This year is going to be great,” said sophomore Spencer Clement. Clement plays on the varsity team. De Silva played soccer in Brazil before playing for NV’s junior varsity team.

According to De Silva, everyone plays soccer in Brazil just for fun because they don’t have official teams there. His friends got him hooked on playing soccer when he was younger. He fell in love with the game and has been playing ever since. His main position is midfielder.

“I love that position,” said De Silva, “You’re practically in the middle of the game at all times.”

He has yet to score any goals, but he has made a deal with his teammates that as soon as he scores, he will shave his beard off.

“I can’t wait for him to score a goal. He will look totally different without his beard.

I probably won’t recognize him at first,” said teammate, sophomore Steven Osborn. De Silva received an injury on September 2, in the game against Central Catholic. There was a metal bar lying across the field and while the Wildcats were

warming up, De Silva fell and hit his head on the bar. He had to cheer his teammates on from the sidelines, not being able to play due to head injuries.

“Paulo fits in with us so well,” said Osborn.

At the soccer car wash, De Silva showed his humorous side by dancing with teammate sophomore Alex O’Donnell.

The Wildcats’ next game is September 28, it will be away at Perrysburg. The junior varsity team kicks off at 5:00 p.m. and the varsity game follows at 7p.m.

Girls’ soccer starts season strong A.KALANQUIN SPORTS SPORTS

The Girls’ Soccer team had a convincing 4-1 victory in their season opener against Notre Dame August 25. Freshmen Ashley Ingle scored the first goal of the season for the LadyKats, with senior co-captain Haley Gasser and juniors Chelsey Mason and Courtney Hendrix contributing to the win.

“I didn’t think my shot was going in at first,” said Ingle. “I was ecstatic for my first game on Varsity and scoring the first goal for my team made it even better.”

NV next competed against a strong Dublin Jerome team August 28 at Timberstone. The game seemed locked at 0-0 until late in the first half when senior co-captain Alexa Kalanquin scored, which ended up winning the game for the Ladykats by a score of 1-0.

The much anticipated Northview-Southview rivalry game took place September 1 at Timberstone. However, the LadyKats conceded early, allowing SV to score in the first 13 seconds.

“After we got scored on, it was a wake-up call and we knew we had to destroy them,” said junior Sam Sarmento.

The game changing play occurred when junior Amber Ulrich scored from outside the 18yard box, a goal that gave NV momentum. Also scoring for the team was senior Chelsea Nye, sophomore Laura Conner, junior Brooke Snead and Gasser, tallying the score 5-1.

The LadyKats then traveled to Indianapolis September 3 and 4 to participate in the Eagle Invitational. They first played Bishop Spaulding,

a team from Maryland that is currently ranked number four in the country. NV lost 4-1 with Snead scoring the lone goal.

The team played well but could have done better, according to Snead.

The team also lost their second game to the number 11 team in the country, Evansville Memorial to a score of 5-2, with Snead scoring both goals for the Ladykats.

“We played against two great teams, and it was a good experience. We learned a lot as a team and playing difficult teams will only make us better,” said Snead.

Eager to get revenge for taking the NLL title from them last year, the LadyKats came out hard against Anthony Wayne September 8. Hendrix and freshman Erin Bishop both had goals for the team, securing a win for NV. The LadyKats along with the St. Ursula Arrows hosted the third annual “Kickin’ it to Find the Cure” game at Timberstone September 11.

The adverse weather condition seemed to keep many NV fans from attending the game, as the team competed in the pouring rain.

The LadyKats took the lead mid-way through the first half with a long, unassisted shot by Hendrix that would give the team the advantage during halftime. The second half of the game was eventful, containing a bloody nose, five additional goals and a yellow card followed by a penalty kick.

Hendrix continued to lead the LadyKats scoring three more goals, a hat trick of headers.

“All of my goals would not have happened without the help of my team,” said Hendrix. “It felt awesome to play a good game against SUA because of the great rivalry.”

Also, sophomore keeper Alexis Bielski suffered a nosebleed after making a full-contact

JACOBS

COURTESY OF MR. TIM MCCOY

BATTLING FOR THE BALL is senior Samantha Yurjevic against a Southview player. The team conceded early in the first seconds of the game, but came back strong and won 5-1. save from the SUA forward. In the last ten minutes, an SUA player was on a breakaway when she was fouled inside the 18-yard box. After much dispute between the coaches from SUA and the referees, senior Tori Busby was yellow-carded and sent off the field. SUA was also given a PK which they capitalized on and made the score 4-1, and scored again several minutes later, making the final score 4-2.

The LadyKats took the field again September 13 at Timberstone against Findlay. Despite having the majority of play and holding the Trojans to zero shots on goal, NV was unable to finish on many goal-scoring opportunities. Then, late in

the second half, senior Samantha Yurjevic scored after much chaos in the box off a corner kick for the LadyKats, aiding them in their 1-0 victory.

The team next defeated Rossford 5-0 with seniors Lexi Fisher, Tori Busby, sophomores Katelyn Meyers, Stephanie Duwve and freshman Emma Scanes each scoring for the LadyKats.

The LadyKats destroyed Bowling Green September 21 with a score of 7-0, with goals coming from senior captain Nicole Hobbs, Hendrix, Snead and sophomore Stephanie Duwve.

The team played Saturday at Copley and face Perrysburg on Wednesday.

Water polo splashes the competition Y.PAPADIMOS

COEDITOR

The Boys’ Water Polo team (consisting of players from Northview, Southview, and St. John’s) started their season eager and ready to swim. After four days of practice, the boys attended their first series of matches at the Napoleon Tournament.

They started with a loss to Milford 3-12, but won the following game against Princeton 7-3.

The boys came out of their third tournament game with a tie 4-4 against Sycamore following up with a victory against Glen Oak, conquering them 17-11 and ending their tournament on a positive note.

“We did well even though we were missing our Varsity goalie [senior Trent Victor],” said senior co-captain Ben McClurg. “Our JV goalie really stepped up.”

The following week, the boys moved south to take on the Napoleon Wildcats for the first time that season. They beat down the Wildcats 8-5 and again at home three weeks later 9-4.

The Varsity team then challenged St. Francis at the Knights’ home pool and were defeated with a score of 5-13. The Junior Varsity team met the same fate later that night, losing 8-12.

The boys returned to St. Francis that weekend to take part in the Knight Invitational.

On day one, the team lost 10-16 against Thomas Worthington and 7-12 in their game against Milford.

A little over a week ago, the boys drove to Columbus for the annual Ohio Cup tournament.

It was there that they faced off against many other teams and were defeated by Worthington Kilbourne (6-8) and St. Charles Prep (20-4) among several opponents. The boys did manage to pull a win against Princeton beating them 5-4 and ended the tournament by tying New Albany 8-8.

The girls, having relatively young blood on the team, started their Napoleon Tournament with losses to Thomas Worthington, Sycamore, and Upper Arlington, scoring a total of four goals.

In their final game, the girls pulled together to beat Glen Oak 4 - 3.

The following week, the girls played the Wildcats at Napoleon and put up a sizable fight,

but lost 4-11. They suffered defeat once more when Napoleon played them in Sylvania a week later. The score was 5-14.

Columbus was the girls’ next destination as they traveled down for the Ohio Cup. After matching up against Upper Arlington, Sycamore, Milford, and Worthington Kilbourne, the girls found themselves beaten four times with a collective 15 goals.

Returning, the girls hit the pool hard in preparation of their game against the newly formed St. Ursula Arrows. The girls plundered a victory snapping the arrows 19-5.

“We have tons of new players and we really needed to work on our communication in the water,” said senior co-captain Katelyn Collins.

“But, beating St. Ursula was euphoric.”

Boys’ golf victorious in NLL tourney D.CRANDALL STAFF

MIKLOVIC

LINING UP HIS PUTT is sophomore Jeff Czerniakowski.

He placed second overall in the NLL tournament.

The Northview Boys’ Golf team got off to a good start by winning the Sylvania Invitational August 16. The win was surprising for the team and it showed their true potential by defeating several top teams in the area such as St. Francis and Maumee.

Aaron Liebenthal came in with a two over par, 74 to lead all NV golfers and came in second overall.

“The win was very big for the team, we came together and played amazing,” said sophomore Jeff Czerniakowki. After the Sylvania Invitational, the team battled their way to a 3-2 record in NLL play, with wins against Perrysburg, Rossford and Springfield and losses against Bowling Green and Maumee.

“So far the team is doing decent, but we have higher potential,” said senior Dan Graeff. All three wins and the Sylvania Invitational have come at the Legacy, the team’s home course.

“It’s a big advantage having a nice home course. If you know the course, it helps lower your scores,” said Czerniakowski.

The team has four sophomores, making them one of the youngest teams in the league.

“We are really young, but talented,” said Czerniakowski “Even though I’m older than most my team, I don’t find it awkward at all because most of them are taller than me,” said junior Andrew Waite.

Even though the team is young they still have high hopes and goals.

“My goal is to win NLLs,” said Czerniakowski. The team’s high expectations were smashed when they lost to eventual league champion Anthony Wayne September 16.

The team then traveled to Riverby September 22 for the NLL tournament. The team won the tournament, but was unable to win the league due to a year long point system.

“Even though we didn’t do as well as we had hoped in the league, it was nice to do well and win the tournament,” said sophomore Derek Reiner.

The team was lead by Czerniakowski who came in second overall and earned first team all-NLL honors. The team also counted on seniors Alec Elrod, Dan Graeff and junior Aaron Liebenthal who all earned second team all-NLL honors.

The team looks forward to continue their success at sectionals October 6.

SPORTS Volleyball team digs deep A.STRICK

COEDITOR

Intensive summer training, a 5a.m. team run and army chants are things that normally would not have anything in common, unless you’re talking about the volleyball team. After a summer that consisted of weightlifting and open gyms the volleyball team’s training ended with what is known by the players as “Hell Week.”

Hell Week started off with a police escorted two mile team run at 5a.m. Senior co-captain Erika Vogelson led the group carrying the American flag while the rest of the program followed in lines of four. The first two days of Hell Week were tryouts for the entire program and the rest of the week was dedicated to team building and practice.

The LadyKats kicked off their season against the Clay Eagles on August 28. They lost in three games to the Eagles. After stacking up losses against Clay, Perrysburg, Anthony Wayne, Springfield, Rossford and Southview, the girls defeated the Maumee Panthers in five games.

“I didn’t think I was going to be able to speak ever again because I was screaming so loud. It’s a feeling that can’t be explained but I’m sure the looks on our faces after the win definitely showed it,” said senior Hannah Spangler.

Next, the girls headed to Central Catholic for the annual Irish Invitational. The LadyKats started the day off right with a win against Cardinal Stritch, to put them in the top half of the tournament bracket. Close losses against both Eastwood and Perrysburg gave the team a fourth place finish. Senior Val Sohasky won the All-Tournament award along with five girls from the other top finishing teams.

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How are you avoiding injuries this year?

We run on soft surfaces, like grass at Wildwood.

We warm up with stretches before we run, and cool down after the runs with more stretches.

This seems to be working.

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How do the injuries affect your team?

The threat of injury always keeps the team prepared. We have strong runners that can step in for the Varsity runners.

Are there patterns in the injuries?

Aches and pains are always a problem with all the mileage we do. There are a lot of stress injuries like shin splints, which are the most common.

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What do runners do while they are injured?

Injured runners will take time off or cut back on their workload. They can use ice baths and continue to ice the injury at home. We’re keeping our fingers crossed to avoid injury for the rest of the season.

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BOYS’ SOCCER COACH CREECH

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How are you avoiding injuries this year?

We give the boys a longer time to recover after games and hard practices. We practice harder for a shorter amount of time. We run and stretch for warm ups and for cool downs. This year we are really stressing a healthy diet and hydration. If he is 150 pounds, he should drink 150 ounces of water. They need to eat complex carbs before games, and chocolate milk after games.

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How do the injuries affect your team?

We can never completely avoid it in contact at this level. It changes the consistency and flow of the game, which is really important.

Are there patterns in the injuries?

Knee problems are always an issue. Doing too much can cause stress fractures. Luck, nutrition and recovery time have helped keep our team healthy.

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What do players do while they are injured?

XC prepares for Culver A.MILLIRON STAFF

LULFS

BLOCKING THE BALL against Southview is senior co-captain Erika Vogelson and sophomore Raquel Sohasky. The team lost to SV, but had a big win against Maumee September 16. The team also lost to NLL powerhouse Bowling Green in a match of three games.

“I thought we did really well at the tournament, we worked really well together. We tried some new things and switched up a few positions but despite all that I was proud of how we played,” said Sohasky.

Next, The LadyKats took on the Bowling Green Bobcats at home. The first game was a rough one for the Kats, but they recovered and put up a strong fight in the second and third games. It seemed the LadyKats were on their way to winning the third game, with a streak of solid

points that left the score 24-23, with the Bobcats in the lead. Unfortunately, the game was ended with a controversial call on senior setter Abbey Strick. The LadyKats took the loss, but were not upset as their performance had been one of their best yet.

The LadyKats started the NLL over and played Perrysburg for the second time in their season. They lost in five games with the final score being 12-15. The Kats play Anthony Wayne today at Anthony Wayne.

Fall sports stay healthy BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY COACH BRIGGS

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They are required to get a doctor’s note and follow what it says. He must rehab properly so he can get back on the field. A lot of times they just have to play through some stuff.

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VOLLEYBALL COACH GEER

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY COACH SMITH

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How are you avoiding injuries this year?

Not in my program, but the most common injury in volleyball is ankle injury.

Preventing injuries in running is a combination of may factors. the runners themselves must take care of their bodies and follow recovery practices, such as: hydrating during the day as well as during the run, eating a protein snack after the run and overall proper nutrition, and dynamic stretching before and after a run.

Proper running shoes are a must. Wearing the wrong shoe or one that is worn out can lead to injury. To further avoid injury, we train on soft surfaces like trails and grass.

As a coach, I encourage communication of aches and pains. Simple treatment such as ice baths, anti-inflammation medicine, using a foam roller for the rolling stick can help muscles relax and be ready for the next day of running without the chance of injury.

What do injured players do?

How do the injuries affect your team?

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How are you avoiding injuries this year?

We are doing dynamic stretches, and weight lifting. Nutrition is also an important part of keeping players healthy.

How do the injuries affect your team?

The loss of any starter due to sickness or injury greatly affects the chemistry of the team.

Are there patterns in the injuries?

They rest until a full recovery. They may buy ankle supports if they do not have them already.

Injured players have the option of attending each practice.

FOOTBALL COACH KELLER

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How are you avoiding injuries this year?

Off-season conditioning and weight lifting makes the team stronger. It prepares the body for the season so we are ready. We warm up by running and stretching, then after the practice, we cool down by stretching.

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How do the injuries affect your team?

It depends on where he is on the field. If one or more key players are not playing, it can be devastating. It’s a good opportunity for the replacement players to step up.

Are there patterns in the injuries?

No real patterns, but the three most common ones are to the shoulders, ankles and head.

Concussions and rolled ankles are almost impossible to avoid in a sport with such contact.

What do players do while they are inured?

He is required to come to all the practices to watch and help out with chores. He needs a doctor’s note before he returns so he can reduce the time for recovery and get back on the field in the shortest amount of time.

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As in any sport, a team needs to deal with the good and the bad. It is a fortunate team that can take an injury and fill that spot with another runner. when that does not happen, others need to step up their game to fill the void. Injuries can make a team mentally tough in their will to win. Adversity makes us stronger and teaches us to deal with the situations that are less than ideal in the real world and on the Cross Country Course.

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Are there patterns in the injuries?

In CC, if you are aware of the fitness levels of your runners, there should be no patterns such as overuse injuries.

What do injured players do?

It depends on the injury. I encourage runners to do another type of aerobic exercises during practice time. The runners that can do limited running are assigned their workout and they do it at practice. CC runners who are injured tend to like to be at practice with their teammates as much as they can. We have had injured runners who attend meets with us and help with things like starting line placement, keeping track of the runners’ things, and being a supporter to the team by making signs and cheering them on!

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The Northview Girls’ Cross Country Team is dominating the league. They traveled down to Hilliard near Columbus, for the Hilliard Hot Summer Bash Invitational September 4.

Leading the team was sophomore Abby Masters who placed in the top 10 of the race.

The next weekend the team traveled to the Tiffin Carnival. Where they placed fifth out of 30 teams. Masters led the team once again and sophomore Robin Foster was able to help the team out as their sixth place runner.

“Right now we are doing well and when we start to taper we will do even better,” said senior Mackenzie Reeves.

The team ran at home at Secor Park against Perrysburg and Bowling Green September 21. Pburg is the team’s biggest rival since their former coach, Mr. Jon Monheim, is now coaching there. They were able to seal the win in the tri-meet making them 3-0 in the Northern Lakes League.

“I was pretty disappointed that Perrysburg decided to do a workout and not race, but we raced hard and deserved our win,” said senior Erin Koffman.

Senior Mike Wallace was able to break the school record at Tiffin Carnival on September 11. The new record is a time of 15:48. “To break the school record was my goal going into the race,” said Wallace.

Tiffin was the first race that the boys have competed in and they placed 10th out of 41 teams.

They then ran on September 21 against Bowling Green and Perrysburg for a home meet at Secor Park. Again they won in their tri-meet and, like the girls, are 3-0 in the NLL. The next Boys’ and Girls Varsity race will be this weekend in Culver, Indiana.

Frosh earn Varsity spots K.MCCOY

STAFF

LULFS

Before even stepping through the doors of school, beating the bell to class or getting locks jammed, freshmen girls are taking the field, court and course. Several freshmen girls are already a part of Northview’s family by joining sports teams and excelling in those sports.

The Girls’ Soccer team consists of four incoming freshmen: Ashley Ingle, Emily Felser, Erin Bishop and Emma Scanes. Ingle started her career with the first goal against Norte Dame Academy. Recently, Ingle suffered a concussion during practice while going hard during a one on one drill. Felser has played as the Varsity back up goalie as well as on the field. Bishop and Scanes have also gotten their share of Varsity playing time.

“Playing on Varsity is a challenge, but it will help me be better in the future,” said Bishop.

The freshmen Girls’ Cross Country runners Laura Judge, Rachel Audet and Halley Elchert have raced across the finish line as Varsity runners this season. Judge and Audet are recognized as two of the seven Varsity runners.

The freshmen girls ran under 21:00 coming in as first time Varsity runners. This places all seven Varsity runners under a 21:00 race.

Megan Miller is the newest addition to our Girls’ Tennis team. As a freshman, Miller has already competed with Central Catholic’s Morgan Delp, who has won the state championship in 2009. Also, Miller beat the previous 2009 NLL champion, April Weaver from Perrysburg. These were two big matches for Megan.

“She is going to have a great success in the tennis program,” said Athletic Director, Mr. Chris Irwin.

SPORTS

12 Football sparks firestorm on the field A.HIRSCHFELD SPORTS

On December 1 of last year, the Northview Football team officially started preparing for their season opener against the Clay Eagles.

Throughout workout sessions all winter, spring and early summer the team watched a countdown clock tick down to the day that their hard work would pay off. At 7 PM August 27 it was game time and that countdown clock finally struck zero.

“That clock drove me crazy,” said senior strong safety Zach Ryder, “I just wanted to get out there and have some fun on the field with my team.”

That night, 20 seniors led NV onto the field at Clay High School. Preseason scrimmages showed that the Wildcats’ bright spot was their defense, and the team leaned on this group during the first half against Clay. At halftime, the game was scoreless thanks to solid defensive play from both squads.

The Wildcats struck first in the second half as they drove the ball down the field with a great running attack and capitalized on their opportunity as senior running back Addison Hirschfeld plunged into the end zone from six yards out. The Eagles, however, bounced back with a score of their own. Clay had an opportunity to win the game late in the fourth, but their field goal attempt sailed just wide sending the game into overtime with both teams locked at 7-7. A “roughing the passer” call against an aggressive NV defense in overtime kept Clay’s opening

drive alive. They capitalized the next play with a touchdown giving them a crucial lead in OT. NV failed to score on their next drive resulting in a devastating 7-14 loss.

“We were disappointed about the loss,” said senior free safety Jake Severson, “But we realized that we have a lot of potential.”

The Wildcats would bounce back the next week at home against another City League opponent, the Waite Indians, September 3.

Similar to the prior week, the Wildcats were in a scoreless game at half. Junior running back Josh Davis raced the Wildcats near the goal line during a second half drive, setting up a one-yard touchdown rush by Hirschfeld. Defensively, the Cats saw their hopes of a shutout quickly dwindle away as a big pass play by Waite set up a score notching up the game at 7-7. However with 10 seconds left in the game junior quarterback Brandyn Hall zoomed a 45-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Tyler Schinharl to give NV the lead and the win.

“A win is a win,” said senior tight end Jacob Sturt.

The next week, the Wildcats traveled to Rogers for another out of league contest against the Rogers Rams. The teams play for a trophy each year that is referred to as “The Shoe.” The bronzed cleat is awarded to the winner of the game each year, however their match up on September 9 was their last meeting due to Rogers dropping NV off of their schedule.

NV dominated the first half of play by possessing the ball for almost 22 minutes resulting in three scores. A 21-0 lead at halftime was due to the Wildcats’ control of the line of scrimmage, which included two touchdown plunges from

KOFFMAN

GETTING LOW AGAINST WAITE is the Wildcats’ offensive line including sophomore Kyle Holdridge, senior Mike Hojnacki and junior Chris Jablonski. NV won the game 14-7 on a last minute touchdown pass from junior Brandyn Hall to senior Tyler Schinharl.

Hirschfeld, and another tallied by senior running back Zach Crampton. Rogers made it interesting in the second half, but a failure to convert on a two-point conversion in the fourth quarter left them one point behind NV. The Wildcats’ defense bent but did not break in the fourth quarter and NV held on to win “The Shoe” once and for all 21-20.

“It was a huge win,” said senior cornerback Matt Babcock, “It put us on the right track for league play.”

“We got the shoe by playing as a team,” said Ryder, “But really its all thanks to my corner Matt Babcock.”

The Wildcats opened league play at home September 17 against the defending league champion Maumee Panthers. NV struggled to score and could not contend with the Panthers’ rushing attack. Senior night resulted in a loss for the Wildcats as they fell to Maumee 8-31.

“They’re a really good team,” said Ryder, “And we made too many mistakes to win.”

Boys’ soccer dominates league play B.MILLER

STAFF

The Boys’ Soccer team has started off the season strong with a record of 5-1-3.

“We have gotten off to a strong start so far but still have a lot to improve on,” said junior Ross Wagner.

The boys have gotten off to a good start but 16 year head coach Ryan Creech, still sees room for improvement.

“We still haven’t put a complete game together yet. We need to continue to focus on short term goals,” said Coach Creech.

“The team has a lot of great skill, but the chemistry isn’t there yet,” said senior captain Nate Watkins.

The boys started off the year with a 1-1 tie against St. Francis. Junior James Ragland scored early in the game to make it 1-0, but the boys gave up a goal shortly after to make it 1-1.

“We were the better team, but we just didn’t execute,” said junior Allen Sharfenberg.

The team then played a defensive battle against Dublin Jerome. Senior A.J. Klever scored to give the boys’ a 1-0 lead at half, but Dublin later scored to make it 1-1.

The team then traveled to play cross-town rival Southview. The boys won in blowout fashion by a score of 4-0. Scorers included Klever, senior Nick Dorner, junior Denzel Wheaton and Watkins. “After we scored and made it 3-0, we knew that we were going to win,” said Wheaton.

The team then defeated Central Catholic by a score of 2-0. Scorers included Klever and Ragland.

“We gradually got better as the game went on,” said Klever.

The team’s next game was down to the wire against Anthony Wayne. With less than a minute left, Klever scored off of an assist from junior Micheal McPeek to win the game by a slim margin of 3-2.

“It was an amazing feeling to beat Anthony Wayne in the closing seconds,” said Klever.

“I did me so A.J. could do him,” said McPeek.

The boys then played Ann Arbor Pioneer

The boys play Saturday against Avon Lake.

ROEMER

CHALLENGING THE BALL is sophomore Sam Miller against Bowling Green. NV defeated BG 3-1 to stay undefeated in league play. and tied them by a score of 1-1. Klever was the lone scorer in the game.

“We got a good result against a team that was skillfully better than us,” said junior Alex Weiner.

The team then played Rossford and defeated them by a score of 4-0. Rossford scored on themselves when Wheaton crossed the ball in the front of the goal and a Rossford defensive

mistake resulted in an own goal. Wildcat scorers included Sharfenberg, sophomore Shailen Shah and Watkins.

“We started out weak, but got it together and scored three goals in the second half,” said Klever.

The boys then played Bowling Green and defeated them by a score of 3-1. The team gave up an early goal to BG, but stormed back with two

goals from Watkins and one goal from Klever.

“After they scored, we realized that we had to step our game up to win,” said Weiner.

The team then played St. John’s and lost by a score of 3-5. Scorers included Klever and Ragland. SJ scored on themselves after a throw in from sophomore Adam Gonia.

“The team played good, but a couple of errors lost us the game,” said senior Jeff Cooperider.

“This victory against Pburg really helped us out,” said Leizerman.

NV also took all courts at Rossford September 2 and Maumee September 9. Then they beat Bowling Green on their own turf September 2.

Next on their list to beat was the other side of town, Southview. If NV won this game, they would continue their battle for the NLL title and stay undefeated.

The LadyKats pulled through and came home with a victory. Doubles partners junior Natalie Forrester and junior Shannon Ford won their match in a close ending.

“We cannot contain our happiness right now,” the girls said. “We just want to hug.”

SV was a big win for the LadyKats, according to NV’s number one player, Miller. Miller beat the number one junior from SV to make the win for

NV. The Lady Kats suffered a loss against the Anthony Wayne Generals September 21 which gave the LadyKats a 6-1 record in the NLL according to Forrester.

They could not recover from the loss against AW and were defeated by Notre Dame September 22.

“The NLL tournament should provide interesting results for us, but we should have numerous victories from our young talent,” said junior Morgan Hawley.

“I am confident that our team will pull away with a victory,” said Forrester.

The NLL tournament starts today at Jermaine Park.

Girls’ Tennis preps for NLL tourney S.ROSE

STAFF

The Northview LadyKat tennis team is looking to make a statement this season.

The girls definitely have a chance at winning the Northern Lakes League title this season, according to senior captain Jackie Leizerman.

The Kats have started off strong, making their standing at first place in the league with a 4-0 record.

NV upset Perrysburg with two outstanding matches September 7. Freshman Megan Miller won an exciting match against Perrysburg player April Weaver. Leizerman also helped the team and won in an unexpected third set against junior Cami Messenger from Perrysburg.