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danceGOLD a golden success, pictorial pg. 8

Senior Assembly reworked to be shorter.

Find out how administration will be honoring all grades on page 2.

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Class of 2015 honored for scholarship, leadership, service, character Allie Hartnett News Editor

photo courtesty of Mr. Clunk

As the seniors wrap up their final days as high school students, they begin to pass on their traditions to the juniors. On April 29, the National Honor Society gathered together in the Performing Arts Center for their induction ceremony. The ceremony honored all of the NHS members and awarded them with the honor chords they will be wearing at graduation on June 7.

Also attending the ceremony were 48 juniors that were being inducted into NHS for the 2015-2016 school year. As a part of the Induction ceremony, the juniors said a pledge and then were awarded with a certificate and pin which they will wear at their graduation.

“I’m excited to be part of NHS because people in the community respect the title of a National Honor Society member and I’m honored to be part of a great organization. The induction to me meant that NHS is officially beginning and that senior year is approaching way too fast,” junior Kathleen Duwve said.

At the ceremony, NHS officers; President Geeta Rao, Vice President Emma Eding, Secretary Claire Goecke, and Treasurer Taylor Messinger gave their own speeches along with Principal Steve Swaggerty and NHS Adviser Darla Omey. The presenter of the awards was Social Studies teacher Sarah Rhine.

This year’s class of NHS members successfully created danceGOLD held on April 25. The event engaged the students in fun activities and dancing as it raised awareness and funds for the Victory Center of Toledo.

“NHS’s biggest thing this year has been danceGOLD. This class has created it and they’re going to be remembered for starting it,” Mrs. Omey said.

“I always want them to learn to be leaders. Most of them already are leaders, but this gives them the chance to improve their leadership skills. I hope what they did this year, they are very proud of.”

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Vice President Emma Eding delivers a service award and hug to senior NHS member Olivia Clunk. Overall the seniors this year worked 6980 hours in and out of school and earned over $5 million scholarships this year.

Student Government undergoing changes to policy Geeta Rao Editor in Chief

The process of Student Government and Class Government elections is changing for the 2015-16 school year. In order to promote an environment of collaboration and involvement, Class Government officers for the Class of 2017 and 2018 will also be required to be a part of Student Government, as of next year, according to adviser Tami Blue.

Currently, there is a division in the roles of Class and Student Government. Those students who are class representatives are required to attend Student Government meetings but the officers are not.

“Requiring Class Government officers to be a part of Student Government is going to help us be more of a unified team for next year,” Mrs. Blue said.

In order to include more communications between the goals of the school and the goals of the classes, class

officers for freshmen through juniors will be required to attend all Student Government meetings and events.

One such event is a Student Government retreat to Camp Storer on June 10-12, where Student Government officer nominations will take place.

“We decided to have this retreat to help unify the team. We are going to be planning the year at our retreat. We are going to be doing low ropes courses and team building activities to see who our leaders may be for the school year,” Mrs. Blue said.

The elections for Class Government will take place electronically during the week of May 18 after candidates fill out applications, gather three teacher recommendations, and then film a video stating why their class should vote for them.

There will be four class officers next year for each class (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer). The class officers for grades nine through 11 will be

in charge of planning a class fundraiser to raise money for class social activities and Senior Prom, one class unity event and philanthropy, as well as assisting with Class Olympics, Homecoming, and Turnabout decorating. The class officers for grade 12 will be in charge of fundraising, planning Homecoming, Prom, promoting Cat’s Meow and a senior philanthropy, as well as assisting with Class Olympics and Homecoming and Turnabout decorating.

Class representatives will assist class officers with activities but will not have to be a part of student government unless they wish and do not have to participate in an election. Student Government has also decided to allow anyone who wishes to join as a member do so by signing up online and does not have a maximum number of students in mind.

If a student wishes to run for an officer position for the 2015-16 school year, they are required to attend the

retreat this summer for nominations. Elections for officers will take place in the fall but Student Government has made it clear that an officer of Student Government cannot hold another office in a major activity or club.

“We want people who are not trying to juggle too many things when making the commitment. If students aren’t sure what qualifies as another major activity then they are welcome to come see me,” Mrs. Blue said.

There are separate applications for Class Officers, Class Representatives, and Student Government members; all applications are available online.

Since the Class Government elections will take place in May, students who might lose an election will still be able to be a part of Student Government, according to Mrs. Blue.

Applications and supplementary materials for both Student Government and Class Government must be turned in by May 11.

Alumni donates to Engineering program, enables travel Peter Birsen Photo Editor

For the engineering students, the sky’s the limit, and that is exactly where they are headed as the juniors and seniors attend two separate rocketry competitions. The seniors this year will be taking part in the S4 Payload Rocketry competition in Black Rock, Nevada, according to engineering teacher Ryan Reed. The objective of this project is to launch the eight foot rocket to 8000 feet, where it will then deploy a satellite attached to the rocket’s nose. This is all being done in order to study how magnetic fields affect bird migrations.

To do this, a magnetometer will be attached to the satellite and test the Earth’s magnetic field at different altitudes, according to Mr. Reed.

“The flight will take about a total of 15 minutes to travel from one horizon to the next,” Mr. Reed said.

Nine student team members will travel out to Nevada including seniors Preston Due, Yuhang Zou, Casey Ruckman, Matt Coulter, David Mortland, Mark Hadley, Andrew Ruckman, Derek Miller and Jenna Kill. Three adult chaperones will be in attendance as well including Mr. Reed, Rick Sharp and Physics teacher John Engel, according to Mr. Reed.

“Mr. Sharp has been launching rockets since he was a kid, so he knows a good deal about rocketry, additionally he is a member of the National Association of Rocketry,” Mr. Reed said.

The seniors have been working on this project since early January and the competition will be held on June 19. NV is in the top five teams in the country and will be competing against the other four teams for victory.

“This project is very similar to the one that Stanford University uses for their graduate classes, this is a highly advanced competition and this is the first time that high school students will able to participate in something like this,” Mr. Reed said.

The juniors are also participating in a rocketry competition called Team America Rocket Camp or TARC. “We’ve been working on this project since early August of last year and it will be a relief to finally get this completed,” junior Connor Barr said.

The junior’s goal for their competition is to launch a smaller rocket carrying an egg up to 800 feet and ensure the flight lasts 46-48 seconds, according to Mr. Reed. Originally there were 715 teams competing from all over the country and it is now down to the top 100, and they will be going

photo courtesy of Mr. Reed NANCY KEZUR DONATED more than $20,000 to the engineering program. Mrs. Kezur, an alumni, sponsored the team for the trip to Nevada, where the rocket team will compete among the best nationally ranked programs. The donation made it possible for the teams to compete.

to Washington D.C. on May 9 to compete. NV has made the cut and will be participating, according to Mr. Reed.

“The kids who win the competition are eligible for scholarship and

prize money,” Mr. Reed said.

The team who wins will receive $11,500 and a trip to Paris. Last year NV won third place in the competition.

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Seniors honored for academics at Lourdes Students that maintained a 3.5 GPA invited to senior awards banquet Isabelle Compton Staff Writer

On April 21 seniors that maintained a 3.5 GPA every quarter throughout high school were invited to attend the senior awards banquet. This took place at the Franciscan Center at Lourdes University.

Prior to the event, the students were required to RSVP and note the guests that would be attending the event with them. On the invitation, they were also told to choose their meal for the evening.

As all of the seniors and their guests entered the room, the Northview Jazz Band, directed by Nathan Heath, played a few tunes to welcome the guests.

There were 3 speakers including: Dr. Rieger, Mr. Swaggerty, and a Northview alumni who now has his own business. The seniors that were invited were asked to record a video of themselves saying where they were going to college and their favorite high school memories, according to senior Morgan Korn.

“It was great to see my friends get recognized for all their hard work. I’m excited to hear about all their accomplishments in the future,” senior John Reagan said.

The seniors were served dinner and then they watched their senior slideshow, according to Korn.

“It was nice to seeing where everyone was going after high school and to share our last memories together,” Korn said.

photo courtesy of Nancy Crandell SENIOR ALLISON RIEGER receives her senior academic award from English teacher Karolynn Nowak. The seniors also were videotaped prior to the banquet and each stated their future plans and favorite NV memories.

New rules for lip sync competition End of year Ahmed Atari Opinions Editor

Last year, Northview was introduced into a new, schoolwide activity called Class Olympics. These Olympics pitted students from across grades against each other in a series of challenges including the Amazing Race, Blindfolded Pictionary, and Harry Potter trivia.

One of the activities that seemed to have the most impact on the student body was the Lip Sync challenge. A representing team from each grade would choreograph and perform a lip syncing act in front of the school.

Teams tried their best, but in the end, the senior class came out victorious with their reenactment of Pitch Perfect’s final act, with the junior class coming in second, then sophomores in third, and freshman in last.

“Last year’s Lip Sync was a great experience because it was nice to collaborate with the other students in our grade,” said junior Liz Hildebrandt.

“I was really surprised to receive so much support from not only the girls, but also the boy who either participated in the act or watched from the stands.”

This year however, Class Olympics is having a little twist to it in regards to the Lip Sync challenge. As oppose to last year, this year’s Lip Sync will have multiple teams from the same grade, according to iMedia teacher Tami Blue. For example, if more than one group wants to lip sync for their grade they can each form a team.

Also included this year is a preliminary round preceding the actual challenge in front of the school, according to Mrs. Blue.

“The preliminary round is not necessarily a tournament round between grades, but between teams from the same grade,” Mrs. Blue said.

“Teams will perform their act in front of a panel of judges, and the best team will move on. If there is only one team from a grade, that team will simply rehearse in front of the judges.”

Class Olympics is coming soon (May 22 to be exact), so students are encouraged to form/join a team and get ready for the judges.

Cos students travel to Columbus proctors that we are not used to. The mindset going into the test is probably the scariest part, but I feel as though we are prepared,” senior Hannah Surovchak said.

Sports Editor During the year, every Wednesday and Friday sixth through ninth period, the seniors have clients come and get a real salon experience, not At the end of every senior year, the Cosmetology students from only for the client, but for the students as well.

“Having clients was helpful. During junior year I had a lot of hairNorthview and Southview head to Columbus to take their State Board cut clients, which is making the State Board cut easier. The more clients Exam. Everything that the girls have learned, starting from the first day of you have the more experience you get and cos class junior year, has helped to prepare it helps you work on time management,” them for this test. senior Madolin Glowacki said. Besides the Each day the seniors prepare for State “No practical is particularly marcel curl, each practical is timed. The Board either packing, taking practice exmore the students practice, the easier the ams, or performing practicals, according to harder than the other, it all time management becomes.

Cosmetology Teacher Christine Jude. This is comes down to overcoming In addition to performing the practiMrs. Jude’s 22 year teaching cosmetology, cals at the State Board, they must also take your nerves,” senior Hannah and has been taking the girls to State Board a written exam. This test covers over 20 every one of those years.

Surovchak said. chapters from their Milady textbook coverThere are nine different practicals that ing topics from the origins of cosmetology the girls must perform at State Board. to the chemistry of common products.

These include a haircut, using a razor The girls practice for this portion of the exam by taking practice days rather than shears, a marcel curl set, perm, manicure, facial, relaxer, relaxer retouch, color retouch, and a foil. These are all procedures that the a couple times a week. There are two whole years of material to cover in seniors have been practicing since their junior year, not only on the mani- one very long test.

The girls will take their test on May 26, slightly later than usual due kins, but on real clients as well.

“No practical is particularly harder than the other, it all comes down to the large amount of snow days, prohibiting many girls from reaching to overcoming your nerves. State Board is a new environment with new their 1500 hours earlier, which is required to take your State Board exam.

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assembly split into two different days Andrew Headman News Editor

The senior assembly will be adjusting this year. The staff and administration have decided to split the senior assembly into two separate assemblies.

The senior assembly will still be about the seniors, they will still get their scholarships at this assembly and the senior choir will be performing. However a decision was made to take out all recognitions for non seniors, such as those for Speech and Debate and all state music, and move them into a second assembly that will be held on May 15 to recognize the entire school.

In this second assembly every freshman, sophomore, and junior who has maintained a 3.5 or better will receive an award, according to Principal Steve Swaggerty. Last year every class had a banquet for students getting a 3.5 or better. NV decided to change to an assembly because the junior and senior banquet in Maumee was too long and the freshman and sophomore night was long and did not have good attendance, according Mr. Swaggerty.

The senior assembly was split up because it was becoming just too long and they were always trying to rush at the end to get all the academic awards in, according to Mr. Swaggerty.

This year, NV decided to have just a senior banquet because they wanted to still give the seniors something special.

“We thought to make the senior banquet more special for the seniors,” Mr. Swaggerty said.

At the banquet, there was a video that the seniors had a chance to take part in, in the video they said where they were going to college and what they were planning on studying at their college.

The all school assembly will include a new award, called the Wildcat Way Award. Teachers had the chance to nominate students for their effort and leadership in the classroom.

“We will get the chance to honor the excellent achievements of all our students on a big stage,” Mr. Swaggerty said.

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Lili Fatemi selected as homecoming queen finalist Jake Mossing

Photo courtesy of Shirin Fatemi

Staff Writer

Homecoming Queen senior Lili Fatemi was recently selected as a finalist in Ohio’s 35th Annual Homecoming Queen Selection. The event was at the Dayton Marriott April 12.

While Fatemi did not place she was only one of 20 girls in all of Ohio to be invited. Even though Fatemi did not move on to Nationals, she still has a chance to win the title of America’s Favorite Homecoming Queen.

To become the America’s Favorite Queen, the participant has to get the most votes from the community in an online poll. Votes are $1 each and poles will run to the end of June or early July. All of the money from the votes will be collected and put into the scholarship fund of the person who wins. To vote for Fatemi go to the website americashomecomingqueen.com. If she gets the most votes, Fatemi will have a chance to move on to Nationals. So far she has the most votes, according to her mother, Shirin Fatemi.

To determine which participants would be moving on, the judges conducted a long interview along with the pageantry. The sample questions were given on the day of the competition, just before the pageant started. The judges were looking for someone who had great communication skills, was outgoing, active, and driven with their goals in life. Every one of the participants had all of these traits, according to Shirin. At the end of the pageant they chose ten girls and asked another question that required a lot of thinking. After the judges deciphered they chose four girls that would be moving on to the next round.

HOMECOMING QUEEN SENIOR Lili Fatemi was recently selected as a finalist in Ohio’s 35th Annual Homecoming Queen Selection.

Even though Fatemi did not move on to Nationals, she still has a chance to win the title of America’s Favorite Homecoming Queen.

NFL receiver Griff Whalen talks about past experiences Matt Bishop Staff Writer

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Griff Whalen took time out of his busy schedule to talk to the Leadership Academy about his prior experiences and life tips on April 24.

Whalen is currently an NFL wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts.

He is also a Southview alum where he played quarterback and was first team all-state. He then attended Stanford University as a walk-on where he switched to playing wide receiver before he went undrafted in the NFL draft and was eventually signed by the Colts.

One thing that Whalen described as a key reason to his success was his work ethic. He noted that he was always willing to put in extra time after practice or watch film on his own.

“When I was in high school, college, and now in the NFL I was never

the biggest, the strongest, or the fastest guy,” Whalen said. “I had to look for every advantage that I could to get better.”

One of the advantages he has is his diet. Whalen only eats plant-based foods, which means that he consumes no meat or dairy. He has been on this diet for over a year because it makes him lighter and leaner.

“I did a lot of research for three years about plant-based diets.” Whalen said. “I watched documentaries and read books. I liked what I was seeing so I went for it and it worked out.”

Whalen thinks that setting goals is a key to success. He also thinks that writing down goals and holding yourself accountable to them are important.

“Writing down goals is something that I learned while at Stanford and it is very important to me,” Whalen said. “I take each goal of mine and break them down to more specific goals that are measurable. I also try to keep them challenging but still realistic.”

Integrity is a big part of Whalen’s life. Your reputation is important

and doesn’t leave you, according to Whalen. You should be someone who people can trust and is accountable.

While at Stanford, Whalen learned that he didn’t know everything.

He couldn’t figure everything out on his own and he needed others’ help.

“Attending school at Stanford taught me to ask questions and to ask for help. I wasn’t the smartest kid in my class so I often had to meet with the teacher assistant or the professor for help,” Whalen said. “In the NFL, I also have to ask my coaches and even my teammates form help on technique and form. Learning to learn from others is key.”

Other key points that Whalen included were positivity, networking, and having an open mind. He uses these concepts in everything that he does.

“There are a lot of different concepts that I use in everyday life,” Whalen said. “When it comes down to it, you have to be passionate about what you do because if you’re not passionate about it you can’t truly reach your potential.”

Staff Writer

Principal Steve Swaggerty was named 2015 Administrator of the Year by the Ohio Educational Theatre Association.

The OETA is an organization where all the theatre high school students get together once a year and interact with other students in Ohio. After they give out multiple awards for all those who were nominated by their theatre directors they announce the winner of the year.

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Drama teacher Don Wachowiak wrote a letter to the association nominating Mr. Swaggerty saying, “He has always been a cheerleader for our program, often ‘Facebooking’ and ‘Tweeting’ about upcoming productions, attending our shows and sharing his positive thoughts about them with the school and community.”

He was chosen by the State Board over all the other nominees in the state. Mr. Swaggerty is honored to win this award and proud to represent NV. “Our Performing Arts works very hard to develop their talent and it’s fun being there throughout their journey,” Mr. Swaggerty said. “I enjoy being part of a good team.”

Photo Courtesy of Mr. Wachowiak

PRINCIPAL STEVE SWAGGERTY was named 2015 Administrator of the Year by the Ohio Educational Theatre Association.

Mr. Swaggerty attended the ceremony along with Mr. Wachowiak which was held in Columbus, Ohio. “It feels great to be a part of this team. We have a group of teachers who go to great lengths to do what’s best for kids. We have a lot of hard-working talented students and we have supportive parents so being part of that team is a fantastic feeling on a daily basis,” Mr. Swaggerty said.

Mr. Swaggerty was also recognized at the monthly board meeting for his accomplishment by Superintendent Dr. Brad Rieger.

“There were lots of different awards being presented and Mr. Swaggerty had a lot of inspiring words. It was very well received with over 1,800 people in the audience,” Mr. Wachowiak said.

Junior class hosts fundraiser for cause Jessie Li Staff Writer

The Junior Class hosted a fundraiser in partnership with Easter Seals, an organization that specializes in helping with childhood disabilities such as autism and down syndrome.

Junior Class Adviser Perry Lefevre and Junior Class President Maddie McGranahan were in charge of this clothing/material drive.

Since this was a material drive, people could donate any old clothing or material such as cloth, leather,

drapes, towels, linens, shoes etc.

Easter Seals takes whatever clothing is reusable and sells them in one of their stores. Any material that can not be used or resold will be recycled.

If there are any attachments such as metal, Easter Seals will take off that metal and just recycle the cloth because now, all cloth is recyclable. It benefits the Junior Class because Easter Seals will pay 20¢ per each pound of material.

“It is a really green project and it helps people clean out their closets and get rid of old stuff,” Mr. Lefevre said.

“So it really benefits everybody. Myself, I already have 11 bags of material to donate.”

People helped by bringing in all their old material to their ninth hour class. The bags will be counted to determine which ninth hour class contributed how much.

There was an Easter Seals truck parked in front of the school on Friday afternoon. People could still stop by and donate then, or on Saturday from 9 am - 2:30 pm.

The class that gets the most bags per students will get to have a pizza party in the next couple of weeks.

“An employee at Easter Seals told us that Clyde, a small town southeast from here, sent their entire marching band to Disney from money from this drive,” Mr. Lefevre said. “They made around $22,000 and so it can be a real benefit to all the participants.”

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write on Point

by Geeta Rao Imagine yourself at a basketball game with a few seconds left on the clock. Northview is down two points and the entire fate of the game is lying on the shoulders of the best player. That player has to contemplate his options and finally may decide to place all bets and shoot the three-pointer. When he makes it, he decides that it was worth the risk.

Risk. It’s a word that causes anxiety and worry but it’s something we have to do every day.

I remember writing my first “Write on Point” column and being worried sick about the backlash my words might create. My feelings were marred by this fear about what I should and shouldn’t say.

However, when the risk was taken, there was a certain relief that washed over me. I had something to stand behind because I made the decision for myself, and I was the only one to blame if I had regrets.

When you do something you love, there comes a point where you have to stand for what you believe in, no matter your fear of what lies ahead.

Einstein once stated that although a ship is safer at shore, that isn’t what it was built for. We were not built to live life risk-free.

Going to college next year is all about taking initiative for your own happiness and your own life. When roaming the campus green watching the upperclassmen who are already at home, it is so important to be able to confidently take risks. Creating a community that is comfortable for you for four years is so important and definitely involves its fair amount of risk taking.

However, risks do not simply appear when you are making life changing decisions around college season. Every day we have to decide simple things like talking to a new person we have never spoken to, taking a class at NV that we may not be comfortable in. The little things are worth it if they work to make you happier. So here’s a list of the risks that are worth taking...

• Try an activity that you haven’t seen yourself doing before. Try swing dancing in college or join an Intramural sports team. You would be surprised at how passionate you can be about things you never would have done in high school. Plus if you hate it, you don’t have to commit.

• If you are a junior, sophomore, or freshman, apply to a college you have always dreamed of attending. You will never be able to be accepted to your dream school if you don’t try so taking the risk to apply is always worth it.

• In these last few weeks of school, talk to a person you never have hung out with before.

Friendships do not always have to be lifelong but you will never know if you’ve found a great person to talk to if you never attempt, and it is never too late to make a new friend. Or, if you have loose ends to tie with old friends, use these next couple weeks to take a risk and rekindle those relationships.

• Use social media for a cause you believe in. No matter how many favorites you think you will get, maybe tweet something that promotes a political issue you care about or charity you want to help. Taking the risk to share your views with the world is so much easier with modern technology.

• Pick an activity you love whether it is running, playing soccer, playing the trumpet, or creating art and do something that is considered the “next level.” Use this summer to tackle a new goal like a better mile average or harder concerto on your instrument. Prove to yourself your passion is worth the risk-taking.

Whatever you do, don’t be the ship that is stuck at harbor. The worst feeling in the world for people is having regrets, especially if you are leaving NV in the next couple of weeks. This is the time in our lives when our inner passions should be challenged by the experiences we have watching that basketball player shoot the three-pointer. Often, just like him we learn that our actions were often worth the hard work, and the risk.

Should students spend to spectate In general, life is expensive. Almost everything you want or want to do requires money. These expenses can quickly add up, especially when you’re a teenager with a limited budget and a minimum wage paycheck.

A lot of kids have parents that help them out and give them money, but there are others who are expected to pay for all their activities.

That’s why school sporting events should be free to all students.

In high school, students are always being told to get involved and be active in different activities. One great way to be involved is to go to sporting events and cheer on fellow classmates. Going to sporting events increases school spirit, friendships among students, and encourages the team to play better. If sporting events for students were free, the student attendance would likely increase. The school and the athletic boosters could still make money different ways such as selling food at the concession stands. Individual sports teams could make money by selling t shirts and other spirit wear at their activities.

Fundraising is also a great way to make money that could make up for the money lost by not charging student admission.

Now I don’t think that these events should be free for everyone who wishes to attend. Students could be required to show a student ID at the door which would allow them to get in, free of charge. The school could still charge admissions for non students and fans from the visiting school.

Many colleges allow free admissions for students to sporting events. For example, University of Toledo football games are free for all students with a student ID.

High schools should follow this example and allow free admissions to all of their students.

-Baylee Gryca

Good intentions lead to bad uses

uses an emoji that does not resemble him or her?

The point is that Apple has not solved the problem; they have created a new problem, which is perhaps just as bad as before.

Thankfully, Apple has created a setting that is much closer to true equality. The default setting for any human emoji is yellow skin. It allows the user to leave their race out of their text messages while still using the playful characters that Apple has created for its customers. In the future, Apple should leave out the option of race in their emojis, and simply keep them all yellow.

After all, as much as I would like to have an emoji that looks just like me, none of them really do.

-Claire Goecke

Apple’s iOS 8.3 update for the iPhone contains fourteen new families, 148 new flags, 60 updated people, four updated objects and 285 “diverse”people, according to Apple’s 2015 Emoji Changelog.

The cartoon characters we add to our daily text messages now come with five different options: pale skin with black hair, cream-white skin with blonde hair, moderate-brown skin with medium-brown hair, dark brown skin with dark brown hair, and black skin with black hair.

The different options for skin and hair color were created in response to consumer complaints and requests that many of the past emojis had light skin. In theory, it seems as though Apple has found the solution and they can proudly tell customers that they do not favor any particular race. Although the new emojis

display “equality” within the company, these options have also created more opportunities for racist jokes and comments among emoji users.

The day that the iOS 8.3 update came out, social media was filled with the new emojis. Some were appreciative of Apple’s new additions, but many included inappropriate jokes and discriminatory comments where the authors of these words used the new emojis in ways that were derogatory and offensive.

Even without the jokes, the emojis still bring up race in daily conversation where it does not need to be. With the new options for skin tones, should one feel obligated to use the emoji that most closely resembles his or her skin and hair color? If I am texting someone of a different race than I am, which emojis should we use? What does it say about someone who

Now that it's spring, temperatures are going up, and the amount of clothing is going down. For most of us who have been hiding our bodies from the cold all winter, it’s gonna be tougher to do so.

However, just because our bodies have been hibernating, that doesn't mean we shouldn't be ashamed of ourselves.

I understand just as much as anyone else that once everyone starts wearing shorts, it's a little uncomfortable. I feel as if I'm not pretty or skinny enough to be wearing shorts or sleeveless shirts.

But this spring I'm determined to change the attitudes of myself and others.

We shouldn't be ashamed of our bodies. I know this line is cliché and all, but everyone really is beautiful, inside and out. Scars and stretch marks are signs of strength and integrity.

Choosing to wear less clothing when it's hot out just shows how happy you are with yourself.

Society shouldn't say what's beautiful and what's not; as long as you think you're beautiful that's all that matters. We shouldn't body shame because of what society thinks is beautiful.

This doesn’t just apply to girls. Everyone should know that all those models in Vogue and

Don’t start when you feel pressured to or just GQ magazines are unrealistic standards, especially because everyone else is, because most people also for people our age.

Those models have either worked their bod- never finish their goals or get discouraged. If you’re ies out and pushed them to unbelievable limits, or ready to reach your goal in the middle of fall, then have been photoshopped so much to the point that start. If you feel the need to start in heat of summer, or the sub zero weathers of winter, then start! it doesn’t even look like them.

Whether their waist lines and abs have been modified, or their skin has been fixed to the perfect tan, nobody is We shouldn’t be ashamed of our just that: perfect. bodies. I know this line is cliché No matter what the size, everyand all, but everyone really is one is the same and deserves the same amount of respect. Whether you have beautiful, inside and out. Scars and stretch marks and/or beauty marks, nothing is gonna change your worth or stretch marks are signs of strength beauty. and integrity.

Personal worth and beauty is worth more than what other’s think of you, but even if your size and shape Just remember, as the weather gets warmer doesn’t fit your specific aesthetic, it’s probably don't be ashamed of your body image. Pull out what others strive to look like.

Don’t feel bad if you didn’t get to your spring those shorts, swim suits, tank tops and wear what’s break work outs or if you don’t reach your summer comfortable in the inevitable heat of this summer.

-Chloe Romine goals, there’s always next year! Or better yet, be happy with who you are and what you can do.

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-Freshman Bailee Thompson

Some people think paying for admission into sporting events should be a no-go. But if you really think about it, paying for admission is a really easy way for the school to make money.

Since public schools don’t charge families for tuition, paying to get into sporting events is a fast, and easy way for the school to make money.

The money that is made through this can be used for new supplies, better sports facilities and the newest technology for students.

Sure, $5 out of your pocket might suck for a little bit, but just think, that $5 could help the school get a new stadium or new books. The more money the schools makes the better off we the students will be.

With the highest possible amount of technology in schools, students will learn the newest way to do all sorts of things. Now, you might be thinking “Chloe, how can my $5 help the school get the ‘latest and greatest’ technology?” Well, if it isn’t obvious, YOUR $5 won’t make a difference by itself. But if you and ten other friends go to one sporting event a year, that’s $55 right there. Now imagine the whole student body paying to get into a basketball, or football game. If students have to pay to get into sporting events, you are supporting your fellow classmates with what they love to do, play sports. Having students pay to get into sporting events really shows the community and family between the students. If admission was free, students wouldn’t appreciate what they have as much.

-Chloe Romine

“No, I don’t think we should have to pay to get into our sports games.

More people would attend the games and show more spirit if we could get in for free.”

-Sophomore Maddy Leach

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“I think we shouldn’t have to pay money to get into home games, but we should pay to go to away games. This way more kids will go to the games at Northview.”

- Junior Jacob Genot

“We shouldn’t have to pay to get into our sports games since we go here.

People from other schools should have to pay for our games though” -Senior Delaney Smith

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May 5, 2015

Commons is turning into strict study hall

Seniors only

Should underclassmen be allowed to attend?

As the end of the school year approaches, all of the senior activities start to come into full swing. This is a time for the seniors to find some closure for high school and enjoy their last few weeks with the senior class.

One of these senior activities is prom. We all dream about our senior prom; we can’t wait for not only the last school dance, but also one of the last amazing moments of our high school career, other than graduation.

With this being said, this is a time for seniors to enjoy. This year, along with years before, there are seniors that are getting irritated with other students being asked to prom that are not in their graduating class.

Sometimes I feel like people don’t realize that there are so many other seniors who need prom dates, and some are resorting to taking somebody from a different class. This is upsetting because then many people end up not going to prom because of the embarrassment of not having a date.

Prom is a time for the senior class to come together, have one last hoo-rah with their friends, and make another great memory as high school comes to an end. You can still make great memories with people from other grades, but this is a time to cherish with your class. In the long run, every class has a prom their senior year, so everyone can wait till it’s their time.

This is a monumental time for the seniors, which shouldn’t be a time for girls to stress that they can’t find a date because guys in their class are taking younger girls. Also, to people who aren’t seniors: stop complaining that you do not have a date. It is not your prom, and you can wait till it’s your time.

Also, seniors have been raising money for this night for the entire time they have been in high school, so it should be a night for the seniors. By having less underclassman attending, the money for prom could be put toward making the night smaller and more special for the seniors, instead of having to be tighter with money to make sure all the underclassman could be there.

All in all, prom is one of the last moments seniors can create amazing memories together.

-Sydney Audet

Underclassmen too

It’s called Senior Prom, but should it be called Junior Prom? Sophomore Prom perhaps? It seems that with the overwhelming amount of underclassman that attend Prom, the title “senior prom” no longer fits the cause. However, I do not necessarily think that this has to be a negative thing.

The type of attitude you go into Prom with affects how the night will go.

If you’re too busy being bothered about the underclassman at what’s supposed to be your last high school dance, you will miss your big night.

If you’re a senior, you should put yourself in an underclassmen’s position.

If you were them and you got asked to Prom by a senior, you’re most likely not going to say “no”. Being a girl, I know that I wouldn’t miss the opportunity to get dressed up and feel invincible for one night.

Another thing to think about is the fact that many seniors date underclassman. A senior should not have to find another date besides their significant other just because they are younger. Prom is about the seniors, and if they want to invite underclassmen then it’s their choice. A lot of seniors criticize the younger students coming to their Prom, but they forget that it’s themselves that are inviting the underclassman.

This being said, I don’t think that underclassmen should be complaining about not having a date to Prom. If they get asked, then it’s their choice to say “yes” or “no”, but if not then they can wait until it’s their senior year. This is a last hoo-rah for seniors and if it really bothers you that much then take comfort in the fact that you won’t have to see the underclassman after you graduate.

Whether you agree or disagree with underclassmen at a Senior Prom, you should be focused on having one of the best nights of your high school career.

-Isabelle Compton

Pets help children learn life skills When you walk into your home after a long day of school, there are many actions people look forward to like laying down in their bed, plopping down on the couch, or rummaging through the fridge to find that perfect snack. I look most forward to the wet, sloppy kisses and wagging tails that greet me at the door.

My pets are a huge part of my life and I believe everyone should have some sort of pet. Other than being a fluffy best friend, pets serve many purposes that enrich the lives of many. They teach humans how to be better humans.

Owning a pet teaches responsibility, time management, consistency and how to care for something other than yourself. Pets are dependent on their owners to protect their health and welfare. They need tender loving care day in and day out. They need to be fed and always have water. If you drank water as often as pets, you would never have to worry about being dehydrated again.

Animals need a lot of exercise. Domesticated animals were once wild animals with free rein of the wilderness. Without getting time to play and move, they become antsy. Humans need to move also. They are a great reminder to stay active and exercise daily.

Life is hectic and people’s schedules get uber busy, but at the end of the day, the cat/dog/fish/bird needs to be cared after. These pets are a longterm responsibility. They can be in people’s lives for years and sometimes they could be the only consistent thing in their life if they are someone who moves around a lot.

Animals are loyal. Typically, your pet was once a pack animal. This means traveling with their pack, living with their pack, defending their pack, and caring for their pack. Remember your pet’s roots and how they treat you, their owner, as a pack leader is a good reminder to be a loyal and dependable friend, sibling, child, parent, lover, worker, and owner.

Your pet will never hold a grudge against you. They will never judge you. Even if you forget to fill their food bowl one night or you don’t have the time to take them for a walk around the block, your pet will not stop loving you.

Life can be unglamorous sometimes and pets teach people this side of life. They aren’t all work and no play but they have maintenance that needs to be done in order for their happiness and healthiness. Occasionally, you have to shovel dog poop or change the litter. You can’t half clean a bird cage and expect to have a happy, healthy bird. The best effort needs to be put in for a pet to live it’s best life.

On the flip side, pets remind humans to find the fun and simple things in life. Pets love the little things like car rides with the windows down, a good belly rubbing, or a little game of fetch. They don’t care where they’re going or how long it takes. They are just along for the good times. People get so obsessed with the outcome that they forget to enjoy the journey there. It’s better to live in the moment.

You hear about timid or aggressive rescue dogs who are adopted and transformed into the nicest, gentlest dogs. Living in a welcoming and loving environment improves everyone’s quality of life. Animals overcome fear and insecurities with love and by being loved which is something all humans should learn how to do.

The number one reason everyone should own a pet is for their therapeutic benefits. Pets can calm you, reduce stress, and relax you after long days. There is no feeling more comforting than when you cuddle up next to a big, fuzzy dog after a sad day. For a little bit, you forget your sadness, disappointment, loss, or grief that you could be feeling at the time. Your pets know when you’re upset. They know when you’re happy, but no matter what mood you’re in, you can always count on their wagging tails and goofy smiles. They can brighten your worst days in the matter of seconds.

Ever since I was born, my family has always had many pets. I’ve had two bird, nine dogs, four cats, a few fish, and even a hermit crab for awhile. Coming home to them has always been the best part of my day. When their time comes and you lose your pet, it’s so hard but the time you had together, the lessons you learned, and the memories you made are so worth it.

Most of all having pets can teach you about unconditional love. And that is a lesson worth learning.

-Mackenzie Elrod

Can you remember the difference between commons and study hall? It seems as if the two different classes are becoming more and more similar.

Commons is available for juniors and seniors with a grade point average of 2.5 or above. I think this rule about GPA is a good rule because it forces upperclassmen to continue to work hard in school. It gives them a goal to reach for and keeps them motivated.

The rules within commons are the ones that are starting to get out of hand. Commons is a class where students are supposed to be free to do what they want.

Some students choose to study and work on homework, but others choose to take a break from their schoolwork and just relax and talk with their friends. Sometimes students can get too loud, so it is appropriate for disciplinary actions to be taken against them. However, if a student wishes to stand up to walk around, or to change seats in the commons room, they should not be yelled at for doing so.

Sometimes, when students aren’t in a seat, they are forced into an assigned seat. This is completely ridiculous. Assigned seating is one of the main differences between study hall and commons, so if assigned seating becomes a regularity, it isn’t fair to the commons students.

The rule about not being able to leave the room without a pass is understandable. However, if a student needs to go to the restroom, the commons advisor should not be able to deny them permission to do so.

Commons is a privilege for upperclassmen who work hard in school. With all the new rules that are developing, it keeps becoming more and more like study hall. If commons students are receiving detentions and demerits for walking around the room when that is something that they should be allowed to do, that is completely unfair.

-Grace Colville

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Out-of-state tuition deters students from moving away One of the biggest decisions a high school student has to make in life is college: where to go, what to do, and what to pay. Luckily right now we don’t have to pay several thousands to go to school. Yet, unfortunately college isn’t like that. Unless you are a mega genius or a good athlete you can get the luck of getting a full ride or a big scholarship.

In-state college is the most popular choice for many high school students. It is affordable, and close to home. You still get some aspect of being away but are still close enough to visit back home and call your mom up for that quick grocery run. With in-state you won’t have to worry about being in debt for the rest of your life.

On the other hand there are 49 other states in the US each with thousands of colleges. Some of these can provide different opportunities and locations for a student to experience. The down side is that stepping across that border means stepping into the bank. Going out of state can raise college costs up several thousand more than in-state. This isn’t the case for all schools, but the average out of state school costs more.

I notice a lot of students wanting to study a certain major and live in a certain area. The colleges they look at are known for being top in that specific area. Going to one of these top schools can provide a top of the line education and internships for a someone. They could graduate and make their way into their dream job and never having to worry about cash again.

The downside, though, is that these top colleges are outrageously expensive to the point that when you die you may still be paying for that room and board bill.

As Ohioans we are lucky to be surrounded by some great colleges, but for some kids they want to move away and experience new things and it’s hard to when the money is on your mind. Yes, there are some affordable colleges out of state but for someone that wants to be the best of the best it’s hard.

I don’t necessarily think it is fair for a student to pay more for going somewhere they dream of and make it easier for someone who lives there to get in. Same as for the people that want to come to Toledo that have to pay more. I understand that living in state you already pay taxes for being a citizen, but I just don’t think colleges should charge more.

A student could excel in all activities at school and earn amazing grades but still have to pay a high price for their dream college even with some scholarships.

Students could end up being stuck in state and not following their dream. When they graduate they could move or get a job somewhere they want, but it is also expensive and could take some luck.

Everyone has dreams and paths they want to pursue and it is a disappointing we have to pay for these things. If anything the best bet is to keep working hard and never give up. If you want to go somewhere far don’t be scared and find options in order to help you pay. Working hard can get you the money in order to pay off the college so go for it.

Hopefully one day the cost of college won’t determine someone’s decision but their goal and studies will.

-Trent Croci

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Are you addicted to technology?

We’ve all heard these sayings more than we can count. “You’re on your phone too much.” “You’re hurting your eyes.” “Technology is taking over the world.” “You couldn’t last a day without your phone.” Teens are known for brushing these words off, and continuing on scrolling through their twitter feed. But have you ever stopped for a second and maybe thought that they could be right?

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When at a restaurant, keep your phone in your pocket. There are plenty of other things you can do such as actually talk to the people you’re with, people watch, and eat slowly and enjoy your food.

Go outside and leave your phone to rest inside.

Go swimming, run a mile, go to Wildwood with a friend, and enjoy the beauty of nature while there. Your instagram followers won’t unfollow you for not posting a nature picture, I promise.

Photos by Sam Howald and Jenna Mermer

When doing homework on paper, put away the phone, close your computer, and turn off the music. Free from distractions, you will complete your work way faster and do a more quality job.

Turn your phone off before you go to bed. At night, it can be so hard to put the phone down and go to sleep. If you use your phone as an alarm, try not to go on it past a certain time.

More sleep results in a happier person.

Maybe our generation is too addicted to our iPhones, iPads, and our Macbooks.

Here are some ways that you can help detach yourself from your technology, even if it is only for an hour. Even if you aren’t able to follow some of these suggestions, being aware of technology addiction is better than nothing.

- Baylee Gryca

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Have you ever been with people and realize that you’re not hanging out, but rather all sitting on your phones together? Challenge yourself and your friends to put your phones away and simply hang out and enjoy each other’s company. It’s okay if you miss a funny moment to put on your snapchat story, you’ll have the memory in your head to remember.

As we all know, May 1 was a big day for the students and teachers at Northview, as well as many people throughout the Sylvania Community. After watching and participating in the events that took place that morning, I feel so blessed to live in such a supportive community that looks out for their youth in so many ways.

Playing the part as the drunk driver was such a gut-wrenching experience, so I cannot even begin to imagine what it is like in real life; I sincerely hope that neither I, nor anyone at NV, will ever have to go through the real experience of being charged of the murder of anyone, let alone your own classmates.

The Sylvania Community and the NV Guidance Department worked extremely hard to make this accident as real as possible. I cannot say what it looked like from the bleachers, but being in the act itself felt extremely real and terrifying.

But to me, what was more real than the sirens, the helicopter, the sentencing, or even the funeral, was what was happening backstage, at the very end of the demonstration. As we watched the slideshow of the deceased students, all of the actors and actresses stood with their arms around one another, comforting each other. There was nothing “mock” about what was taking place. We were all just NV Wildcats, looking out for one another. It did not matter who was the smartest in the group, or the best actress or the greatest athlete. Just for a moment, we were a NV family, concerned with nothing but the well being of the person next to us.

I realize that we all take away different things from the demonstration and that it affects all of us in different ways. But I think it was put best by Mr. Swaggerty when he said, plain and simple, “take care of each other.”

- Claire Goecke

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WILDCAT CALENDAR FOR MAY

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The school year may be coming to a close, but there are still quite a few events happening around NV. Be sure to check the calender for any last minute activities.

-Chloe Romine

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Girls LAX senior night

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Late Start Band Concert

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Prom & After Prom

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What kind of snapchatter are you?

We all love snapchat, but we don’t always love the people on snapchat. We summed up the top 6 most common types of snapchatters. Which one are you?

The Ultimate Annoyance: This is the person we all hate. They seem to forget that Snapchat is about pictures, and they send you a picture of a wall or something irrelevant and try to have a conversation. If you just want to send me words, TEXT me...We both have iMessage, stop trying to text me through Snapchat, it’s annoying.

The Sniper: This is the person that somehow always takes the worst pictures of their friends or other people. If you’re close friends with this person, their camera roll is probably filled with embarrassing pictures of you.

The Selfie Addict: Your snapchat story is usually a picture of you... and you...and you. Let’s be honest, if I wanted to see a bunch of random pictures of you doing things I would go creep on your Facebook albums from 2009.

The Android: Everyone has at least one Snapchat friend that has an Android, but if you don’t, you aren’t missing anything. Their snapchats are so pixelated that you wouldn’t be able to tell if it was a picture of their dog or if they met Obama.

The Two-Timer Where do I start? This person might be worse than your cheating ex. They send you a snapchat and then put the SAME EXACT thing on their story. Like why?

Is your snapchat so important that I needed to watch it twice? I don’t think so.

-Naziah Bhatti

Planning your summer bucket list with top 4 hangout places Finding something to do in Sylvania can be a challenge and doing fun activities can cost some money, which teens don’t have the most of. Instead of sitting around at a friend’s house we have provided some fun activities that don’t require cash and get you outside in the great outdoors. Michelle Obama would be proud and you could too!

-Trent Croci

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The clock is ticking down until we are set off on or own into the real world. Now this can be rather stressful, but we decided to give you a little helping hand and take some of the pressure off your shoulders. Below is a list of the must have essentials when you head off to college.

-Kendall McCoy

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rgloves

rwinter boots

rbed risers

rhat

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rbed side pictures

rumbrella

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rhangers (bring plentiful amount)

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rbins (storage bins, clear bins with drawers)

rcosmetic organizer (makeup, medicine)

rdoor mirror

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Collaborate with your roommate beforehand so you don’t end up bringing everything. For example, you can bring the TV and your roommate can bring the microwave.

Look up cool ideas for decorating. You can even talk to your roommate about this stuff if you want to match some decorations with them.

Picture frames are always a good thing. Having pictures of your friends and family show you actually like to be social even though you are always glued to Netflix.

When you pack clothes, you don’t have to bring everything. You can always go home and get stuff and you will most likely buy stuff when you are there.

Don’t stress! This stuff should be really fun and you can have a good time with it.

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2. MOST SPIRITED TEAM Cha-Cha prepares for a round of events with a team huddle. The team won danceGOLD with a total of 67 points.

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1. TEAM JIVE CAPTAINS Geeta Rao and Mackenzie Elrod stand in front of their team during one of the line dances at danceGOLD. Elrod choreographed the dance for all of the teams to learn and taught team captains prior to Saturday.

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4. PREPARING FOR THE finals of the Euchre tournament is senior Noah Froelich. Noah won the event for his team, Team Twist.

5. KATHY BULES was invited to speak at the event. She expressed her gratitude for the NHS members and NV community for supporting the Victory Center and explained how the Center helps her through chemotherapy.

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Your favorite movies on repeat Students Sequels that could make you laugh, cry, or scream Later this year the movies you love will be returning with their sequels to the big screens. From Channing Tatum’s perfect body, to the curves of Fat Amy some of your favorite characters are back. If you haven’t seen the first ones you still have time to catch up, but if you have then it’s time to get pumped. Hopefully these movies will stay true to their prequels and maybe be even better.

- Trent Croci Ted 2 (June 26) - The humorous and naughty teddy bear we all loved from Ted, will plush it’s way back with star Seth MacFarlane voicing Ted and Mark Walhberg as the bear’s bestie. Ted proved to be a hilarious hit but a somewhat raunchy one too, and this sequel looks to be no different, so beware watching with your parents. This year Ted wants to have a baby with his girlfriend, but has to prove he’s a person in the court of law. Good luck Ted! Magic Mike XXL (July 1) - All ladies everywhere will fall in love again with the return of Magic Mike XXL. Channing Tatum and his friend’s danced their way into everyone’s hearts. After being retired three years from his, um, “dancing” career Mike (Tatum) comes back to join the crew and they make their way to Myrtle Beach for a national strip competition. No matter what, I’m sure Mike proves to be a winner. The first movie was a little dirty and the second could even be more so, again watching with parents on this one could get a little weird.

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The art show has been drawing nearer and the students are getting ready to present their artwork they have been working on all year.

The show will be in the Performing Arts Center on May 6 and 7 during the school day, following a closing reception on Thursday from 5:30-7:30. Every art student will have at least one piece of art on display that they worked on throughout the school year.

“I hope to see a great turnout with every art student there with a guest,” student teacher Drew Tansel said.

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Pitch Perfect 2 (May 15) - Pitch Perfect made its debut in 2012 and was a hilarious hit. The cup song by Anna Kendrick caused millions to show off their own vids of them attempting it. Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson) provided lots of laughs for audiences and while the songs were on point. This year the Barden Bellas take on the world a cappella competition going against other nations. The Americans have never won before and are a joke. Can they win in the finals and win over the audience. The first one didn’t fail to succeed and hopefully this one will do the same.

Insidious: Chapter 3 (June 5) - Insidious 1 and 2 provided scares for its audiences and this year Insidious 3 hopes to do the same. This year the haunting spirits are back to take over a family and a psychic comes in to protect the family. As in the first 2, it should not be watched alone for the easily scared. If you’re looking for a scream then most likely this will be the movie for you. Hold on to your popcorn!

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“I’m really looking forward to this and I hope to see a big turnout.”

- Andy Nowicki

Jurassic World (June 12) - The Jurassic Park trilogy started over 20 years ago and took us back in time with the first major computer animated dinosaurs. Roaring its way to the big screen again, this fourth installment - Jurassic World will open up a new futuristic type park. When one of the genetically made dinosaurs gains too much intelligence, it takes over and the park’s visitors are in danger. Lead actor Chris Pratt is the dinosaur trainer and uses his skills from the velociraptors to fight off the dinosaur. The 3D effects of movie theatres now will hopefully provide for a realistic experience.

In addition all of the works of art from seniors that are in Intermediate or Honors studio will have their own display.

Students choose what piece to display according to which one they think is their most successful. At the show, there will be refreshments along with entertainment from the choir, band, and orchestra.

“I’m excited to see my masterpiece and can’t wait for it to be seen by many people. I’m really looking forward to this and I hope to see a big turnout,” sophomore Andy Nowicki said.

Students are allowed to check out the show during the school day when they have free periods, lunch, or with teacher permission.

“I’m very excited to see this show because it will help me get an idea of what I can expect some of the projects to be like when I take one of the art classes in the future,” sophomore Laina Mossing said.

Orchestra Pops concert includes guest conductors Annie Nowak Features Editor

As the end of the school year approaches we start experiencing the lasts of the 2014-2015 school year. In Orchestra’s case on April 28 they had their final concert of the school year.

This concert wasn’t like the others though, instead of their usual classical music, the audience was treated to popular artists and songs everyone loves to sing along to.

Some songs included Themes from Phantom of the Opera, Treasure

by Bruno Mars, The House of Cards theme song, Come Together by the Beatles, Somewhere in Time, and Kashmir by Led Zeppelin.

Another thing that set this concert apart from the others was the

number of conductors. Conductors included the orchestra Bowling Green State University student teacher, Kathleen Shnare who conducted the House of Cards theme song, superintendent Brad Rieger conducted Treasure by Bruno Mars, and senior Morgan Vince received the honor of being the senior conductor and conducted Come Together by the Beatles.

To honor the exceptional senior class, Orchestra director Pamela Thiel decided to have the senior members perform a showcase event with the song Kashmir. President Josh Pawelcyzk was featured on electric guitar, senior Ben Hertz on electric bass, senior Cody Pomeroy on drums, and senior Geeta Rao on electric violin. All seniors in the Chamber Orchestra played the song under the direction of Mrs. Thiel.

“Our pops concert put the seniors in an spotlight unique to this year’s performance. We played Led Zeppelin’s Kashmir, which featured many of us on different instruments to showcase our class’s talents,” Pawelczyk

said.

Pawelczyk also wrote and produced a song for Mrs. Thiel and featured the seniors. Pomeroy secretly videotaped different moments to create a video to go with the song, which was shown at the end of the concert.

“The entire process of the song took about six weeks from start to finish, and the whole thing was geared towards just expressing our thanks to Mrs. Thiel. More than anything else, it was simply fun to create music as a class for one of the last times,” Pawelczyk said.

The orchestras followed up their concert by visiting the middle schools for their annual middle school tour. Similar to the marching band’s middle school tour, they visited different schools to get the students interested in becoming a member of Northview’s orchestra. Both the Concert and Chamber Orchestras performed selections from their pops concert for the middle school audiences.

SaeByul Kim

feature musician SaeByul Kim is a senior cellist in Northview’s Chamber Orchestra, where she leads the group with her bright and bubbly personality. Over her music career, she has participated in the OMEA District I Honors Orchestra, Toledo Junior Youth Orchestra, Solo and Ensemble and the orchestra pit for Shrek the Musical. Outside of music, Kim is also involved in Student Government, National Honor Society, Leadership Academy, and Interact.

What is your favorite memory from the orchestra trip that you took over spring break to Disney World and Universal Studios in Orlando?

My favorite memory was when we went to Harry Potter World at the Universal Studios. Riding the Hogwarts Express and drinking butterbeer was a dream come true.

Do your future plans include a career in music?

Nope, I’m going to become a dentist.

What will you miss most about the Northview Orchestra?

I will miss the orchestra family and most of all, I’ll miss THE (Mrs.) Pam Thiel.

What is your favorite piece you’ve ever played in orchestra?

It is definitely National Emblem, Pomp and Circumstance, or Today... just kidding. I think Feed the Birds is my favorite song because it is a beautiful waltz.

On a scale of 1 to 10, how happy are you that you don’t have to play Pomp and Circumstance 14 times at graduation this year since you will be on stage?

11! Although it is a wonderful song, I’ve played it so many times that I don’t think I’ll miss it.

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Girls track succeeds in several invitationals Sydney Audet Staff Writer

The Girls’ Track team are overcoming hurdles and making great strides into their season. The team entered the Comet Relays coming off a first place finish from the Liberty Center Invitational that took place on April 18.

Many NV athletes finished at the top for their events the Liberty Center Invitational. Sophomore Lindsay Archibeque came in fourth place for the 100 meter hurdles time.

Senior Haley Archibeque had a first place finish in the 100 meter dash with a time of 13:03, she also took another first place finish in the 200 meter dash time.

Another senior placing in the top for NV was Mallory Small in the 1600 meter race where she finished fourth place time, following her was Sophomore, Kylie Archibeque who finished sixth place in the race time.

Lindsay Archibeque took fourth place in the 300 meter hurdles time for the Wildcats. Junior Jillian Koffman took a fourth place finish in the 3200 meter run time. With another first place finish for the NV, sophomore Laina Mossing took first place in the 400 meter dash time.

NV women’s relay teams brought it at this invitational with every single team finishing in first place.

“The team this year is closer than ever, which is helping us do well in our events and races,” junior Carol Wygant said.

In the field events NV had some time event finishers.

For the discus, Sophomore Madi Hornyak placed third.

For the long jump, Bridgette Stirn got fourth place. In the pole vault, seniors Katelyn Mckown and Halie Morris placed in the top. Mckown was in third place, while Morris was fourth place.

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Girls lacrosse falls to Ottawa Hills, St. Ursula Hollis Martinez

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The LadyKat Lacrosse team’s season is in full force. The girls have dominated the field and are pushing themselves even harder for their last few weeks of regular season play.

“The team this year has really good chemistry. We all can joke around with each other which I look forward to during practice and games,” sophomore Ali Clement said.

The LadyKats faced Ottawa Hills on April 20 for a tough game but they never let up and fought hard from start to finish. The game ended with a score of 17-9 with OH winning.

Even with a loss hanging over their head, the girls practiced even harder to prepare for their game against Bedford on April 22 at Bedford’s stadium.

The LadyKats were aggressive and played smart, allowing them to keep possession and lead the game for the majority of the time. The girls ended with a victory and a final score of 10-5.

Goals came from seniors Kate Hilbert, Taryn Pavain, Emma Eding, Hollis Martinez, juniors Maddie McGranahan, Skylar Crandell, sophomores Ali Clement and Maggie Eding, and freshman Maggie Breitigam.

On April 23, the girls hosted St. Ursula at Timberstone. This game had everyone on the edge of their seats and the LadyKats had the advantage throughout the first half.

St. Ursula made a comeback and the game expired with a tie of 1010. The girls went into an overtime consisting of two, three-minute halves and St. Ursula ultimately won with a final score of 1210.

Goals were scored by Crandell, Emma Eding, Pavain, Maggie Eding, Bailee Thompson, and Hilbert.

“I have a lot of confidence in our team,” senior Taryn Pavain said. “I am hoping that we can all get focused in these next few weeks.”

The next game is April 30 at Timberstone with varsity starting at 7:15 against Maumee Valley.

“The team this year has really good chemistry.”

-Sophomore Ali Clement

STEIRER FRESHMAN MAGGIE BREITIGAM reaches her stick into the air to catch a pass from a teammate in their game against St. Ursula. The girls lost this game 10-12.

Boys tennis ranked second in league Sydney Audet Staff Writer

The Boys’ Tennis team is making a full swing into their season.

The team is experienced with many senior leaders including Ryan Leslie, Lucas Sturt, CJ Horvath, Mark Lewandowski and Noah Turner.

April 23 the Cats went 5-0 against Anthony Wayne. With harsh weather conditions, the team still pulled through to dominate AW. Currently they are currently ranked second in the NLL, their success in the season so far is contributing to their high ranking in the League.

On April 25, the NV “netters”, a name they call themselves, hosted the Northview High School Doubles Tournament Invitational.

The team placed second to Ottawa Hills, beating the other opponents including Bowling Green, and Anthony Wayne.

In this tournament, doubles partners Turner and Horvath won every match until the final round.

“Overall we are doing fine, but we need to focus more for our upcoming matches,” senior CJ Horvath said.

The team played April 28 against Maumee at NV.

Med Tech v-ball fundraises for cancer Jake Mossing Staff Writer

Med Tech has given Northview and Southview students a unique opportunity that raises money for charity. A Med Tech volleyball tournament was hosted on April 26 at Tam-O-Shanter from 2 to 5 p.m.

Med Tech was looking for eight teams with six to eight players on each team. In total, there was about 50 students playing in the tournament.

“I had a lot of fun playing in the tournament and

I had also loved donating to charity at the same time,” senior Brandon Johnson said.

To play in the event, there was a cost of $7, but if you wanted to spectate there was a $3 entrance fee. All of the funds that were collected will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Med Tech has been raising money for leukemia all of this year. They have a club called HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) that is for future health professionals.

Every year HOSA picks an organization to help and around 100,000 students all around Ohio will

participate in fundraising for the charity. Every couple of years they change organizations, but next year will probably still be for leukemia, according to Med Tech teacher Dawn Soldner.

All Med Tech juniors worked at the event along with some parents and other helpers who decided to provide their services. Aside from that, the tournament was a primarily student run event.

“I really enjoyed helping out with the event and I’m glad that so many people showed up to watch,” Med Tech junior Alex Davenport said.

At the event there were concessions, music, and even raffles. There were several baskets to raffle off including free skating tickets.

Tam-O-Shanter and some other local businesses have donated some prizes for the event. The grand prize for the winning team of the tournament was a $50 Tamo party that includes skating, pizza, and other activities.

A Southview team ended up winning the whole tournament. After the event Med Tech counted up all of the money and raised a total of $750 for charity.

“I was pleased that we had such a good turn out and this was such a successful event that we are thinking of doing it annually because it raised so much money,” Mrs. Soldner said.

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Boys’ LAX hold 5-1 winning record

Cats win against Tecumseh, Pburg, Brunswick

TOD A Y Boys’ Varsity LAX 7:00 vs. Anthony Wayne (A) Track 5:00 at Perrysburg

TOM OR R OW Girls’ Varsity Softball 5:00 vs. Maumee (H) Girls’ JV Softball 5:00 vs. Maumee (A) Boys’ Varsity Baseball 5:00 vs. Maumee (H) Boys’ JV Baseball 5:00 vs. Maumee (A)

T H U R SD A Y STEIRER Girls’ Varsity LAX 7:15 vs. MVCDS (H) Girls’ JV LAX 6:00 vs. MVCDS (H)

F R ID A Y Boys’ Varsity LAX 7:00 vs. St. John’s (H)

THIS W EEK E ND Track Saturday 5:00 at Clay

SENIOR BILLY KENNEDY cradles the ball in the game against Perrysburg on April 16. The Cats were tied with the Jackets at the end the game, which lead them into overtime. Senior Tanner Jaramillo scored in the third overtime to lead the Cats to victory.

Emma Crandall Sports Editor

The Boys’ Lacrosse team started out their season 1-0 to a 9-7 win over Central Catholic on April 14. This was both the team’s season opener and home opener, having had many games cancelled previously.

The next game was not as easy of a win for the Cats. NV was up against Perrysburg on April 16. The regulation time ran out and the game was at a 7-7 tie.

The teams would face in an overtime, to claim a winner to the match.

Many shots were made by both teams, but neither could manage to get one in the back of the net. Another overtime came their way, ending the same way as the first.

The Cats would face the Jackets in yet another overtime. Senior Tanner Jaramillo’s shot was successful, leading the Cats to their second victory of the season.

The Wildcats left Sylvania and headed for Cleveland to play Strongsville, on April 18, and Brunswick, on April 19. The boys continued their winning streak, pulling out two victories for the weekend. Against Strongsville, the Cats won 16-10. To Brunswick, they

won with an even bigger advantage of 15-8.

The Cats had another game away from home, but this time across Toledo. The Wildcats took on St. Francis on April 21. Despite many attempts, the Cats could not find the back of the net. They lost in a final score of 3-19, putting their record at 4-1.

On April 27, NV hosted Tecumseh at Timberstone.

The boys dominated this game which resulted in a 12-5 win.

Leading the team in goals this game was junior Chase Baker, who had eight followed by Jaramillo with two and seniors Nate Kurth and Scott Pribe both having one each.

Softball hopes for winning results in end of season Claire Weber Staff Writer

LadyKat Softball started off their season a little rough, but are practicing hard to win the gold.

The team has so far faced Evergreen, Lake, Whitmer, Rossford, Anthony Wayne, Maumee, and Southview in the beginning of the season. On April 28 the LadyKats faced Springfield and were mercied with a score of 0-15. However, on April 29 the LadyKats redeemed themselves by mercying Delta with a score of 12-0, according to junior Merissa Archambeau.

“Even though we’ve had some rough games, I know our team will pull through. All of the hard work and dedication will pay off,” Archambeau said.

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The team’s goal for the rest of the season is to stay calm and focused during the games. LadyKats have been hard on themselves especially during bad plays, but instead need to put that negative energy into their performance during the game. Despite the challenges, the team continues to work hard at practice to improve for future games, according to Archambeau.

Starting in May, the team will face Napoleon, Anthony Wayne, Maumee, Bowling Green, Southview, and Springfield to end the season. The LadyKats continue to prepare for these games working hard in practices along with working together as a team, according to junior Caitlin Smith.

“I’m so proud of my team. I’m happy with the hard work and dedication each of the girls give. I’m hoping that the team can pull through and continue to succeed in the rest of the season,” Smith said.

HOWALD THE SOFTBALL TEAM GATHERS together before the game against Springfield at home. The team was mercied this game, 0-15. “Even though we’ve had some rough games, I know our team will pull through. All of our hard work and dedication will pay off,” junior Merissa Archambeau said. The team is young but working together in hopes of improving in the remainder of the season.

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May 5, 2015

Baseball continues their homerun to victory Boys’ team faced off against cross-town rivals, beat Springfield on home field Jarred Wulf Staff Writer

The Boys’ Varsity Baseball have started on a strong note, swinging into the second half of their season. With six seniors, they hope to continue their success for the rest of their games.

On April 22 was scheduled to play Bowling Green but the game was cancelled due to weather.

On April 24, NV faced off with Southview for a classic rivalry game at SV. The Cats lost 0-1.

It was a very close game. NV gave up their only run for the whole game in the first inning. The Cats only hit came from senior Nick Bartlett.

Junior Austin Layman pitched six full innings and had one strikeout.

On April 25, NV then We’re having a great traveled to Start for a nonseason so far and I’m league game. looking forward to The Cats won more upcoming games.

9-0.

Senior -Preston Due, senior Eric Walz and junior David Dunnett both had doubles, while seniors Preston Due and Ryan Moebius had singles. Juniors Brandon Carson and Dunnett added to that too with singles. Sophomore Shane Banachowski also had a single. Due pitched the whole game and earned himself a shutout. He had eight strikeouts and gave up two hits. “ It was an all around fun game to play in, the team just had a great game, offense and defense. It was also really fun throwing an eight strikeout shutout,” Due said. “ We’re having a great season so far and I’m looking forward to more upcoming games.”

On April 27, the Cats took on Springfield for an important league game, at home. The Cats came out on top once again with a score of 4-2.

NV had seven hits, including Moebius’ home run. Seniors Mike DiPofi and Bartlett had singles, and Walz had a double. Juniors Corbin Paxton

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HOWALD SENIOR RYAN MOEBIUS IS GETTING IN HIS READY position to hit the ball against the SV pitcher. The Cats played away against the Cougars on April 24. It was a close, fought game but they fell short and lost with a score of 0-1. Their next game is May 8.

and Dunnett each helped with a single. Banachowski also had a single.

The Cats then faced Perrysburg on April 29. On May 1 the Cats played Napoleon for another league game and on May 4 they faced Anthony

Wayne on their home field.

Their next league game is away May 8 against Bowling Green and the next non-league game is at home May 14 against Central Catholic.

Track, field finds success in Cleveland meet Matt Bishop Staff Writer

The Boys’ Track team has high hopes for this season. After defeating rival Southview on April 14, the team gained confidence and momentum heading into their meet on April 18 against Liberty Center.

The Wildcats travelled to Liberty Center, Ohio in Henry County to take on the Tigers.

This was an out of league meet because Liberty Center is a member of the Northwest Ohio Athletic League and NV is in the Northern Lake League.

Sophomore Jeremy Noe came out victorious in the high jump for the Wildcats with a height of five feet and nine inches.

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Also, junior Brandon Stern was the winner of the 21. It was their second league meet of the season. long jump with a length of 19 feet. These wins earned In cold weather with winds that reached 25 miles major points for NV. per hour, the Blue Devils won the meet pretty handily.

When all of the points It was a learning experience Each track meet you were counted up, the Wildfor the Wildcats. cats came out with the win.

“The Springfield meet always want to try This gave them their second was by far the windiest yet, your hardest to beat straight team victory. but our runners looked past your recent time and “Getting the win felt great, that and did their best,” junior especially early in the season,” Brandon Moody said. Moody get better and faster senior sprinter Preston Mcruns the 4x100 meters, the -Aaron Rodgers, open 100 meters, and the open Curdy said. “It was definitely junior a confidence-booster for the 200 meters. “A good amount team as a whole.” of runners found a way to The next meet for the Wildcats was home at Tim- even decrease their times from previous meets. The berstone against the Springfield Blue Devils on April amount of work and conditioning we have done made

us give it our all despite the loss.”

Junior Austin Rodgers finished in third place in the 100 meter race and also in third place for the high jump with a height of five feet and eight inches.

"Each track meet you always want to try your hardest to beat your recent time and get better and faster," Rodgers said.

The next meet was an invitational on April 25 in the Cleveland area. Only a few selected runners on the team will be invited to compete against the top athletes in northern Ohio.

The 4xmile team of Noe, juniors Christian and Justin Bohlke, and junior Mike Moran came close to breaking a 20 minute time.

This is a goal of there’s heading into the final stretch of the season.

feature athlete CJ Horvath, Tennis Senior captain CJ Horvath is swinging into the tennis season as a team leader. He has been a varsity member all four years of high school. Next year he plans to attend University of Toledo where he wants to major in Mechanical Engineering and play club tennis.

~Kendall McCoy and Emma Crandall When did you start playing tennis?

I started playing in seventh grade individually. I would usually play in tournaments at Shadow Valley. Everyone is usually individual until they get to high school and then there is a real team aspect.

What do you do to prepare yourself before a match?

I do a lot of stretching and listen to music.

What technique do you prefer when you return a ball?

I prefer forehand because it is a more aggressive shot and puts my opponent at a more defensive playing style.

What is your favorite moment from high school tennis?

It would have to be when we won NLLs my freshman year.

If you could choose one racket, what brand would you use?

I would use Babalot because their rackets are known around the world and they use the newest technology to create their products. Overall, they just make really nice equipment.

What is your favorite thing about being part of the NV Tennis team?

Everyone is so close and it’s a real team aspect. We have matches four days out of the week and then practice on the days we don’t play so we spend a lot of time together.

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