April 2012

VOLUME XLIII ISSUE VIII

FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011

Konrath saves money, one cartridge at a time

By Jon Krueger

Random Quotes from around Berlin High School While doing a lab in chemistry...

“What are those bubbles?” junior Taylor Trampf said.

“That, my friend, is chemistry,” junior Corey Horn said.

“What do women have when they have a baby?

A tea party?” Jairo Granados asked his first hour Spanish II class.

“You mean a baby shower?” His class responded.

Social studies teacher Andrew Kasuboski talking about current events.

(In an Austrailian accent) “Look at me!

I’m a kangaroo!”

Kasuboski said.

Math teacher Eric Marquardt and junior Zach Olson were discussing the perfect meal.

“The perfect meal would have to include a baked potato with bacon bits and sour cream,” Marquardt said.

Computer teacher Luke Konrath has brought a new method of learning to Berlin High School.

Students are now able to take online classes, which does not only help them, but also helps the school.

My Big Campus is a web site that prepares students for college by having them take classes online.

“Research shows that nearly all students will take some sort of online course in college,” Konrath said. “I am trying to prepare my students for that.”

Making the switch from learning in a classroom to learning online can take some getting used to. Students no longer listen to a teacher, but instead watch or read the lessons online.

“Mr. Konrath does all of his speeches online so we can watch them whenever we are ready,” freshman Celia Mueller said.

All of the lessons, class announcements and assignments are in one place, which makes everything organized and easy to access anywhere.

Every student is given a username and password. They can log on to their My Big Campus account on any computer that has an internet connection. All of the lectures are recorded on the pro-

Photo: J. Krueger A daily user of My Big Campus, junior Frank Medrano likes how he can work at his own pace and easily work at home. gram, which allows students to work at their own pace.

“My Big Campus is like an educational Facebook®,” Konrath said. “There is a lot of media, and it is very easy to contact me for help. There are also activities for students who work ahead.”

Konrath’s classes have also “gone green” with the use of My Big Campus. The program was free of charge and saves the school over

$1,000 by making the Introduction to Computers and Web Page Design classes entirely paperless.

“We no longer have a need for ink cartridges or paper,” Konrath said. “This reduces our waste and saves the school a lot of money.”

The printers in Konrath’s room are shut off all together, which also saves electricity. Konrath only prints when absolutely necessary.

Freshman DeRuyter goes to nationals for Forensics

By Amaerani Torres

Freshman Lucas DeRuyter’s talent and accomplishments in Forensics have taken him to nationals.

“I am ecstatic about it! I am really excited!” DeRuyter said. “I am glad all my hard work has paid off.”

Forensics is a performance organization that ranges from giving speeches to acting or debating.

Scoring is based on performance, delivery and persuasion.

“Forensics is a great place for students to shine individually, mostly in their performance or speaking ability,” Forensics Coach Jodi Becker said.

DeRuyter is in the Congress division of Forensics. He critiques

bills that could appear in Congress and must argue whether or not to pass them. DeRuyter creates a bill, then works with a group of other students to debate back and forth.

“Normally, I am against a bill. I think it is easier saying why you should not use something than why you should use it,” DeRuyter said. “I like to deliver counterpoints and build a speech around a couple key points.”

DeRuyter has qualified in the Catholic Forensics League (CFL) for Congress, which will take him to nationals in Washington, D.C. It is important that DeRuyter knows current events and how certain bills could effect what is going on in the world. It is also important to be a confident presenter.

Giving speeches is something DeRuyter has mastered, but he could not have done it without the help of Becker.

“I work on making sure that he can think on his feet and figure out a speech at the last minute,” Becker said.

Although it is hard work, DeRuyter enjoys every minute of it. He has won most events, but the real accomplishment is going to Washington, D.C. on Memorial Day weekend for nationals.

“I am really going to enjoy going to D.C, but I am nervous about speaking in front of so many people,” DeRuyter said.

DeRuyter feels great pride in being part of Forensics, and he plans to do it for the next three years.

Photo: A.Torres

“Lucas is well spoken and passionate about the things that he believes in,” Becker said. “That is what has gotten him so far as a freshman and will in the future.”

DeRuyter holds his plaque with pride.

In This Issue

“No way, I don’t enjoy sour cream,” Olson said.

“Are you high?! Sour cream is awesome!,” Marquardt said.

Every year Konrath’s classes used to go through about eight ink cartridges. With this new program, the school saves about $1,136 each year in ink alone and about 30 packs of paper.

My Big Campus keeps everything organized and in one place.

It allows students to learn in a new way to better prepare for college.

Next year, all of Konrath’s classes will use My Big Campus.

Mattice in Italy pg. 3

Baseball pg. 8

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Feature Softball player, senior earns top honor

Editorial:

Budget Repair Bill still in Kill the bill: baby’s first words court, district budget stalled

The notorious Budget Repair Bill has many activists on both sides of the issue making their voices heard.

Young activists are also making their voices heard.

As of late, visitors entering the capitol building in Madison expect to be greeted by signs and citizens protesting.

Many who are too young to know how to spell “kill the bill,” proudly exclaim the slogan at the top of their lungs.

Many children are “voluntarily” taken out of school to attend these protests under the guise of field trips, or are taken out by parents to learn democracy first hand. This is all before the children are able to understand the concept of democracy alone.

There is nothing more abysmal than seeing teachers and parents exploiting young students to protest for their own collective bar-

gaining rights.

Teachers are now making signs and creating slogans tailored for their young, uneducated protestors. Children screaming “Scottie needs a time out” and signs stating that children love their teachers and other public workers are now commonplace at the capitol.

The annoyance these children cause to visitors in the capitol is astonishing. Most visitors to the capitol expect a peaceful tour, not the sound of 40 or more anklebiters screaming “this is what democracy looks like!”

One can only go so far to prove a point, and pulling children out of school to protest for the benefit of their educators is severely crossing the line. Children should observe, not participate in protests. They are too young to be anything more than puppets for their parents and teachers.

Senior Survival Guide:

scholarships: Cash mo-nAy

By Halle Daul With roughly 22 school days left, it seems like seniors can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Whether they pursue a technical college, a university or even the military, seniors are all in need of one thing: money.

Since the first day of senior year, parents and teachers have been jamming scholarships down seniors’ throats. But, with all the essays and tedious work that comes with them, scholarships are less than appealing to many.

Being the humble students we are, talking highly of ourselves is not easy. It is more of a chore than anything. I mean, who really wants to go on and on about themselves to get money? Not me.

However, if a we take a step back and look at the big picture, we can

By Amberlee Perry and Karnpal Cheema The Budget Repair Bill has been tied up in the Dane County Court system for over a month, and the delay is now affecting the school district’s budgeting process.

The Berlin Area School District is currently facing next year’s deficit, which is projected to be between $1.2 and $1.4 million. However, since the Budget Repair Bill is tied up in court, only talks of cuts are able to take place. No real action can occur until the bill is published and passed into law.

“We are in limbo right now,” Superintendent Bob Eidahl said.

“With the Budget Reform Bill on hold and no contract extension, I cannot make any benefit cuts or changes.”

The majority of teachers are strongly opposed to this bill. There

are, however, a select few that see justification in Governer Scott Walker and republican legislators’ course of action. Social studies teacher Jennifer Leahy is among those select few.

“In the long run, the state cannot continue to spend into a deficit without repairing the budget,” Leahy said. “Eventually, the state will go bankrupt.”

English teacher Amy Wenig is among those who oppose this bill.

“It seems to target one segment of the population,” Wenig said. “It was caused by everyone, so everyone should bear the burden of having to fix it.”

Though the bill has yet to take affect, the school board is planning ahead, putting everything on the table.

This means that everything the district spends money on, from teacher’s insurance to extra curricular activities, may potentially be cut.

For example, teachers may have higher health insurance deductibles to offset potential budget cuts.

Currently, Eidahl is looking at a $2,000/$4,000 single/family deductible rather than $100/$200.

“The deductible change was inevitable,” Wenig said. “I do feel that the public often thinks that the policy is just handed to us. But, we have had to make a lot of concessions along the way.”

Educators also have opinions on the projected cuts and other budget reforms.

“It is painful to think about what should be cut,” Wenig said. “But, I hope that they will not be made to cut just one part of the budget.

It needs to be equal across the board.”

Leahy’s view on the matter is similar.

“I do not want to see any teachers being cut,” Leahy said. “There is a lot more that should be cut before our teachers.”

Pop culture trends, divine or disaster:

Rebecca Black, not next Justin Bieber

By Nora Weiske

Photo: J. Horn talk about our greatness and earn money for it. If we really think about it, it is the least we will ever work for our money.

Whether we like to admit it or not, scholarships are the best way to earn money for college.

Though we would rather update our Facebook® status than write personal statements, it is one thing that will prevent us from being the average, ridiculously broke college student. It is free and easy money, the best kind there is.

Rebecca Black, a 13-year-old wanna be artist, hit the big time.... on YouTube.

Her single “Friday,” was posted on YouTube on Feb. 10, but did not become a hit until the end of March.

Now, with over 125 million views, avid YouTubers enjoy making fun of her.

In the song, Black repeats the word “fun,” with almost as much enthusiasm as a monotone speaker.

She also has a funny way of delivering the word “Friday,” singing through her nose, it almost sounds like she is saying “fried egg.”

It gets even better when she is making the tough decision to sit in the back seat or the front seat of her friend’s car.

Listen, I do not care about the

Photo not available seating arrangement.

Black talks of what her Friday night will consist of: partying, partying. Really? She is 13.

After she counts down from Monday to Sunday, she explains how, “we so excited.”

That is exactly why children should not write songs, they forget the grammar rules.

Rebecca Black’s song “Friday” is a 100 percent disaster.

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Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Trash, everywhere! This is all I see at Riverside Park, and in the East parking lot next to the football field and track. There are students here at school, who halt parking lot traffic by backing into parking spots. This annoyance is immediately followed by the throwing of trash out of vehicle windows, rather than into one of the numerous trash recepticals in the parking lots.

Students witnessed a track coach cleaning up this eyesore before a track meet. Many also complain about the food wrappers, and cigarette packages left after these students dine in the Riverside Park parking lots.

Many, including myself, ask that this garbage be put where it belongs.

-Concerned Junior

By Eric Wolfe The Student of the Month award for April goes to honor student Rachel Hietpas.

I am really honored and I think it is really cool that my hard work has been recognized,” Hietpas said.

During her time at Berlin High School Hietpas made varsity in both volleyball and softball, while still maintaining exceptional grades.

Hietpas’ eagerness to learn separates her from other students.

“Rachel is a hard worker and very personable. The sky is the limit for her,” history teacher Gary Knoke said.

English teacher Jodi Becker admires Hietpas’ work ethic.

“She works really hard at everything she does all the time,” Becker said.

Hietpas believes her success stems from the help of her teachers.

“My teachers helped me a lot.

They really taught me that a good

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Photo Submitted mental attitude can make school much easier,” Hietpas said.

Many see that Hietpas’ positive attitude and ability to help others will lead to success in the future.

After college, Hietpas will pursue a career in communitive disorders. Becker believes that Hietpas’ skills in school will help her in the future.

“She has a way of organizing work so everyone works equally,” Becker said. “She is really excited about learning and she always has a smile on her face.”

During his tenure at Berlin High School, senior Greg Stellmacher has amassed success in the classroom and on the playing field.

As captain of the varsity soccer team, sprinter for the varsity track team and Linc Crew commissioner, Stellmacher has transformed himself into a wellrounded student-athlete. April’s Student of the Month award recognizes his efforts.

“This award proves how hard I have worked in academics and athletics,” Stellmacher said. “It makes my parents proud.”

Stellmacher plans to major in psychology at UW-Green Bay this fall. He then plans to enroll in physical therapy school at the University of St. Augustine in St. Augustine, Florida to continue his education.

Biology teacher Dave Reich has had Stellmacher as a student and believes that physical therapy is a great career choice

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“He has the people skills that are needed in the medical field, combined with what seems to be an interest in anatomy, physiology and sports,” Reich said.

Stellmacher has a few words of advice for those looking to be successful on their journey toward a higher education.

“Try your best in everything that you do and every activity that you participate in,” Stellmacher said. “Go for A’s in all of your classes and do not give up.”

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Foreign exchange student tours Italy during final months

By Amberlee Perry “Rome is the capital of Italy, and to many people, the capital of the world,” foreign exchange student Crystal Mattice said. “I was there for three days, and I think that even after three months I still would not have seen everything.”

The school year in Melegnan, Italy, is coming to an end, and after living there for the past eight months, Mattice has toured seven different cities.

On her most recent visit, Mattice spent three days in Roma (Rome), the largest and most well-known city in Italy.

“My favorite thing about Rome was Michelangelo’s “Last Judgment.” It is a huge mural, about 180 square meters, bursting with bright colors representing Michelangelo’s view of the last judgment from the Bible,” Mattice said. “It was so beautiful, and looked as if it were painted yesterday.”

While in Rome, Mattice also visited Vatican City and the Colosseum.

“In the Vatican I saw murals of world maps from thousands of years ago. It was amazing to see how accurate they were,” Mattice said. “The Colosseum in Rome is a definite must see. It is truly unbelievable how the Romans built such a magnificant structure so long ago.”

So far, the city of Siena has been Mattice’s favorite due to its laid back and peaceful atmosphere.

“No cars are allowed in Siena’s plaza, and new buildings have to blend in with the traditional style,” Mattice said.

Mattice’s favorite thing in Siena was a small duomo, or cathedral.

“The floor was made of really small tiles and all along the ceiling were sculptures of past popes.

The sculptures were detailed and very lifelike, making them absolutely fascinating,” Mattice said.

“Part of the duomo was never

finished due to the arrival of the black plague, which killed a large part of the population.”

Firenze (Florence), a beautiful, tourist friendly city, is Mattice’s second favorite.

“There is actually this ‘disease’ called ‘Florence Syndrome’ that may occur after one experiences Florence’s beauty,” Mattice said.

“Symptoms include a racing heart, fainting and hallucinations.”

In Florence, Mattice was also able to see Michelangelo’s “David.”

Mattice also visited Venezia (Venice) during its annual carnival, Carnevale di Venezia (The Carnival of Venice). This carnival takes place about two weeks before Ash Wednesday and is a time for celebration and expression for all social classes. Everyone wears masks and costumes to hide any form of identity.

“Everyone was wearing amazing costumes, and there were so

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many people that the streets were packed shoulder to shoulder,” Mattice said. “I did not get to see much with all of the commotion, but I hope to go back so I can truly visit.”

Since Mattice lives close to the city of Milan, she visits it often.

“I went to Milan during the feast of St. Ambrogio. He is the protector of Milan, and every year there is a feast day dedicated to him. Almost everyone goes to the church of St. Ambrogio to visit and pray, and you can even see his corpse,” Mattice said. “There is a glass casket in the basement of the church containing the corpse of St. Ambrogio. He is dressed, so you cannot see his actual body. I was still a bit creeped out, though.”

Mattice’s fellow Rotary students have also traveled to Spain, France, Greece and England.

Mattice plans to visit to Genova (Genoa) before her time in Italy ends.

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In Rome, Mattice visited the Trevi Fountain. Completed in 1762, the Trevi Fountain took 30 years to build. It stands 85 feet tall.

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What are you really eating?

Everyday foods can contain hidden ingredients that are bad for your health.

Heinz® Ketchup-Ketchup contains high fructose corn syrup and 15 calories per serving, with 60 servings per bottle. That is 900 calories! Not to mention the 4g of sugar per serving, as well.

Healthy Alternative: Trader Joe’s Organic Ketchup® Hot Dogs-Hot dogs contain highly processed meat byproducts. What are these byproducts?

Who Knows! Avoid this product at all costs. Hot dogs are also the top scorer in choking children and adults.

Healthy Alternative: Turkey Burger Chewy Granola Bars-Chewy granola bars often contain high fructose corn syrup and a surprising number of calories. The calorie count ranges anywhere from 100300 for just one bar. Crunchy granola bars contain fewer calories and no high fructose corn syrup.

Healthy Alternative: Nature Valley® Crunchy Granola Bars French Fries-French fries are made with white potatoes, which contain solanine. Solanine can have a toxic effect on people and can contribute to calcium depletion and arthritic pain. French fries also contain acrylamide, which is a known carcinogen. So go ahead, pick up that fry!

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Wellness and Healthy Living

New eating trends provide more ways to improve health

By Eric Wolfe

With different diets like vegetarianism and veganism, healthy eating has changed substantially over the past few years.

“I try to eat organic, and I do not drink any soda,” sophomore Gavin Harmon said.

Vegetarianism is where a person eats everything except meat.

Organic food is any food including meat that is not processed with modern techniques and contain no pesticides.

Many benefits can come from a good diet. A healthy diet can lower blood pressure. It also can increase energy and reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Healthy eating can make a person’s skin more healthy, too.

“Having a good diet makes you look a lot sexier,” Harmon said.

Despite the positives that can come from a healthy diet, some believe that a new diet can present some challenges.

“The problem with eating organic and being a vegetarian is that

it means fewer choices,” art teacher Angela Gehl said. “Also, vegetables do not keep fresh for very long, so most things will rot or spoil in your fridge before you can use them.”

The number of organic, vegetarian and vegan foods available in stores has been slowly increasing.

“In the Oshkosh area the grocery stores do not provide large sections of organic foods, but it is probably enough to survive if you were going organic 100 percent,” Gehl said.

Even though there are new eating trends, many think that exercising regularly and moderation of unhealthy foods can have a substantial impact.

“I believe one can eat most things as long as it is in moderation. That means, yes, I drink soda and visit McDonald’s every now and again,” Gehl said. “I also believe that exercise is a big part of being healthy because it has way more internal benefits to your body rather than your physical weight. However, they work together as partners for life.”

Photo: E. Wolfe

Berlin has weight-loss fever. Over the long winter months, Berlin teachers and Community Health Network employees competed in a health and weight-loss competition.

Wellness competiton founder and leader, Pam Alf, believes that the competition was a big success and helped bring the two organizations closer together.

“I am glad that people held strong to the end; 12 weeks is a long time to stay focused,” Alf said. “The competition ended the way we wanted it to, bringing more awareness about health to the community.”

During the challenge, there were many planned activites to encourage healthy weight loss. Newsletters and e-mails were sent out to the competitors. They also participated in lunch hour classes.

“Each week, we gave away between 10 and 16 prizes. We had

Number (in billions) that sleep deprivation costs each year in higher stress and reduced worker productivity.

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In 2006, a district-wide wellness policy was instated in the Berlin Area School District to encourage healthy behaviors among its staff and students.

Five years later, many are beginning to question the success of the policy.

“The Wellness Policy was federally initiated,” principal Lynn Mork said. “We would loose funding if there were no policy in place.”

While measures have been taken, such as removing soda and candy from vending machines and classrooms, there is still work to be done.

“The problem lies with students and staff who do not feel poor food choices are a problem,” district nurse Terri Mauel said. “For example, it is hard to promote healthy behaviors and habits to people who feel a Mountain Dew

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and a frosted so-called breakfast bar constitutes a healthy breakfast.”

One of the places that gives students the option to ignore the wellness policy is the school store, where customers are given many snack options both healthy and unhealthy.

According to school store employee Jeni Nichols, the store’s most popular items are cookies and cinnamon roles, items prohibited by the wellness policy.

“Customers tend to buy more junk food,” Nichols said. “But our healthy choices, like granola bars and baked chips, are starting to catch up.”

While the policy may have flaws, its success is largely based on individuals choosing to follow it.

“The policy works for the people who have embraced healthy habits and follow them the best they can,” Mauel said.

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Percentage of Americans that are moderately to severely sleep-deprived (100 million people).

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two lunch ‘n’ learns where a speaker came and talked about health and fitness,” Alf said. “We also had a few kickboxing classes led by Nicole LeDioyt.”

Many people involved in the Wellness Challenge enjoyed the chance to be healthy and plan to participate next year.

“I like participating in any health challenge. I try hard to eat well and take care of myself,” Guidance Counselor Ann Ragus said.

“I would definitely participate next year. I love a challenge, and staying healthy is very important.”

Alf liked the challenge so much that, with a few adjustments, she can see it becoming an annual event.

“Anytime that a group goes through something for the first time, there will be things to tweak.

But, overall, I believe that the basic idea would be the same,” Alf said. “I think that it would be great to do it again.”

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Sleeping disorders were estimated to be the number one health related problem in America in 1997.

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15-25 Increase in number of minutes of sleep lost each night since just 2001.

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Sleep Deprivation: Are teens getting their nine and a half hours?

By Caitlyn Schubert Teenagers typically need between 8 and 9.5 hours of sleep each night to function at their best, according to kidshealth.com. A National Sleep Foundation poll in 2005 shows that the average American gets much less than that, roughly 6.9 hours of sleep per night.

As most people can probably infer, high school and college students are the most sleep-deprived. According to tylenol.com, 60 percent of this group are sleepy during the day. In addition to that, 30 percent of them actually fall asleep in class at least once a week.

Sophomore Jessica Schruck knows what it is like to suffer from sleep deprivation. Shruck believes that she has been sleep-deprived for two years.

Shruck usually stays up until 10:30 or 11:00 p.m. every night, as do a lot of teenagers. She wakes up at 5:30 a.m. the next morning. That

gives her a total of only 6.5 to 7 hours of sleep each night.

Some teenagers have busy schedules, and they seem to put off sleep before anything else. As for Schruck, chores, work and school come first.

“I am always finishing homework after coming home from milking every night, so I stay up late,” Shruck said.

There are many symptoms that show one is suffering from sleep deprivation. Some of them include irritability, drowsiness, inability to tolerate stress, poor concentration/ memory and alterations in appetite.

Schruck recognizes that she experiences some of these symptoms, including irritability, poor concentration and moodiness.

Schruck is surely not the only teenager that is sleep-deprived.

There are many others not only here, but at every school, which is why 40 percent of the American population suffers from sleep deprivation.

Did you know: eating disorders • • • • • • • • • •

8 million or more people in the United States have eating disorders.

90% are women.

Eating disorders start in teens or even as early as age eight 85% of people with eating disorders are between the ages of 12 and 25.

Only 1 in 10 people seek help for their eating disorder.

The cost of outpatiant treatment can cost up to $700 or more per day.

The estimated treatment time for an individual with an eating disorder is 3-6 months.

Anorexia has the highest premature mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder.

Some bulimic people spend up to $70 a day on food.

Some bulimics consume up to 20,000 calories in bingies lasting up to 8 hours.

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Hipster’s Paradise discovered at New Moon Cafe

By Karnpal Cheema Around here, it is hard to catch a glimpse of the elusive hipster. However, I have good news, there is one such place, roughly 18 miles outside of Berlin, in the heart of downtown Oshkosh.

If you venture to the New Moon Cafe around 7 p.m. on a Tuesday night, New Moon’s open mic night, the joint is hipster-ridden. Poetry and, of course, live music fill the cafe, creating a chill atmosphere.

The cafe offers a full menu, mainly of sandwhiches and wraps, and an overwhelming coffee and tea menu.

Delicious, hipster-worthy soups are also offered. I highly recommend the vegan chili. It is delicious and protects animals!

To start, New Moon is a cafe. Its extensive beverage menu puts Starbucks’ to shame. The cafe brews

Victor Allen’s coffee, along with various types of loose and bagged tea. Specialties like Italian soda, which is flavored syrup and carbonated water, and locally brewed root beer are also served.

In terms of food, New Moon satisfies! Though it is a hipster haven, Midwestern portions are also served. The menu’s main selections are sandwiches, wraps, hot dogs, burritos and quesadillas.

As a full meal, I highly recommend the spicy chicken burrito along with a strawberry or lemon italian soda. All burritos come topped with vegan chili, a delicious combination.

For dessert, the cafe serves ice cream both in cones and dishes.

Ice cream is a tad pricier here than other locations, so beware.

New Moon’s atmosphere is impeccable. The walls are covered taste-

fully in local artwork.. The artwork is periodically changed, providing a new experience every time one visits the cafe.

As I mentioned earlier, New Moon holds an open mic night every Tuesday. Many local bands and poets perform, providing even more enjoyment for the visitor.

Open mic acts range from simple acoustics to raging electronica on any given Tuesday night.

Aside from Open Mic, New Moon regularly schedules dates for local bands to perform. One has to look at the events board to see upcoming bands and art showings at the cafe.

From great food to hipster sightings, New Moon is an incredible cafe.

Rating out of 5:

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switch-ups, officially completing the song.

Another track that I feel will be a big hit in the near future is titled, “Don’t Stop the Party.” This song gets me pumped every time.

Songs like “Love You Long Time” and “Fashion Beats” were unbearable.

First of all, “Love You Long Time” is fully auto-tuned, and it sounds like the Peas swallowed a robot and are choking on it. Unless one is into elevator music, which most people tend to stay away from, do not listen to “Fashion Beats.”

I would reccomend this album to

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Must Downloads: Just Can’t Get Enough, Don’t Stop the Party, The Time (Dirty Bit), Light Up the Night

Rating out of five:

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‘Beastly’ finds true beauty The movie “Beastly,” a modernday version of Beauty and the Beast, is perfect for viewers with the urge to see a heart-warming flick.

Alex Pettyfer plays the role of Kyle, a high school boy living in New York who has everything going for him, especially his good looks. Kyle’s cocky attitude towards his image and his rude way of judging others gets him into trouble with Kendra(Mary-Kate Olsen), a teenaged girl who believes beauty is truly on the inside.

As a prank, Kyle invites Kendra to a party as his date, but when they arrive at the party, Kyle blows her off in front of everyone. Finally having enough, Kendra casts a spell that turns Kyle into a beast. Scars, tattoos and staples appear all over his face and body. Kendra tells him that he has a year to find true love or else he will stay hideous forever.

When Kyle returns home with his new look, his father becomes disgusted and sends him to live in a rental house with Zola, a housekeeper of Kyle’s father, and Will, a blind personal tutor, played by Lisa Gay Hamilton and Neil Patrick Harris.

Vanessa Hudgens, as Lindy, is an outcast in the school. Kyle has never noticed her, until they run into each other and he is suddenly curious.

After an incident with Lindy’s father, she is sent to live with Kyle causing her to become closer phyically and emotionally. Relationships build throughout the movie, but Kyle soon realizes that he is run-

ning out of time. This is when the romance really kicks in.

The ending of the movie brings Kyle to finally realize that true beauty is not just on the outside.

The modern-day version of Beauty and the Beast puts the movie into a real-life scenario. Touching the hearts of teenagers, especially the female gender, it adds some twists to the orignal Beauty and the Beast, but also provides the main jist.

This movie has some great tips that girls and guys should take into consideration. For example, there is a scene where Kyle is lavishing expensive gifts upon Lindy and wonders why she does not take them. Kyle takes Zola’s advice about thinking beyond the surface and thinks about her personality. Kyle comes home with Lindy’s favorite candy, and of course she loves it. It is true too, most people would prefer a gift from the heart. It means the other person actually cares.

The special effects were realistic, but not overdone. The scars, tattoos, and staples looked real and really brought out the beast they were trying to accomplish. The acting also made the viewers practically feel the tension between Kyle and Lindy throughout multiple scenes, making it feel as if they were truly in a relationship.

“Beastly” made me leave the theater with the feeling, “I wish I were Lindy. That would be the sweetest thing!”

Rating out of five:

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“I was in the hallway with my boyfriend, and I almost kissed him while Mr. Johansen was standing right there,” senior Tiffany Cerney said.

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Roving Reporter: Awkward moments, embarassing stories

“I danced in a glass elevator in New Orleans and a really hot waiter watched the whole thing,” sophomore Jessica Schruck said.

New Moon offers a spacious interior in the center of downtown Oshkosh. Tuesday night is open mic night, with seating available for all customers.

The Black Eyed Peas: New ‘Beginning’ after ‘The E.N.D.’

The Black Eyed Peas are wellknown for their dirty poppin’ beats and fun, random switch-ups in their songs. Their most recent album, “The Beginning,” which was released on Nov. 30 of last year, maintains their sick-tune status, but I was a little disappointed.

If it were not for the few good songs that I instantly fell in love with, like “Just Can’t Get Enough,” “Don’t Stop the Party” and “The Time (Dirty Bit),” I would have to disown this album.

In fact, these songs really serve as the only life-vest that is saving the album from drowning.

I really like the Black Eyed Peas, and I own many of their early albums.

When I first bought this album, scanning over the song titles and seeing a couple of songs I knew I liked, I thought it would be great.

Thirty seconds into the first song, it hit me that the Peas have really changed. Now, they are completely reliant on auto-tune, and it is not for the best. Although there are a few brilliant songs in “The Beginning”, auto-tune really murdered this album.

My all time favorite track on the album is “Just Can’t Get Enough.” This song has a futuristic beat to it, and the chorus is very melodic. At the end, the Peas toss in one of their signature

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“During the musical freshman

year, I said I wanted a girlfriend for Christmas without realizing my microphone was still on,” junior Alex Hinz said. “It did not happen.”

Ask the Nurse: What are the most common eating disorders for teenagers?

By Terri Maul, RN, BSN Many teens worry about their body image. Teens worry so much about being overweight or fat that they go to extremes.

This can be extremely dangerous and damage important organs like a person’s heart and liver. Severe eating disorders can ruin a person’s health and even cause death.

Anorexia Nervosa -- The fear of being fat causes one to become obsessed with being thin, so they do not eat enough. People may go to extremes to get thin including over-exercising, abusing laxatives, diet pills and water pills.

Bulimia Nervosa -- A person over eats (binge) and then purges their body by throwing up and/or taking laxatives, diet pills and/or water pills. Somebody with bulimia may fast after a binge and/or over exercise for a time to prevent weight gain.

One’s weight goes up and down, but is usually within normal range due to the purging, fasting and over-exercising.

Binge-eating -- periods of outof-control eating -- sometimes this can continue for days.

Eating disorders affect one to two teens out every 100 in the United States. Over 8 million

people in the nation deal with eating issues.

Side effects of eating disorders are as follows: For anorexia: stomach problems, heart problems, fine hair (lanugo) all over the body, including the face, dry scaly skin, drop in blood pressure, pulse, and breathing rate, hair loss, fingernail and toe nail breakage, osteoporosis (brittle bones), lightheadedness, poor concentration, fainting, anemia and swelling.

For bulimia: stomach problems, heart problems, kidney problems, dental problems (from throwing up stomach acid), dehydration (not enough water in the body), tooth decay (over exposure of stomach acids from forceful purging), “chipmunk cheeks”—when salivary glands permanently expand from frequent vomiting -- and loss of potassium which contributes to heart and muscle problems.

It is good to eat a nutritional diet. It is also good to exercise.

The catch is to balance these in a healthy manner. It is not healthy to worry about one’s weight and what one eats; it can be exhausting. Get help. Talk to someone.

Therapy, nutritional counseling, and medications are beneficial.

Remember, you only get one body in your life, take care of it.

“Once when I was hypnotized, I woke up with a freshman boy’s head on my shoulder,” English teacher Jodi Becker said. “He was so traumatized he did not look me in the eyes until senior year.”

“In third grade, Samantha Polakowski slipped in the mud and, as she was falling, pulled down my pants,” junior Erika Fralish said.

“Of course, my whole class was standing there watching.”

Queen of the Lot

Photo: N.Weiske Ferrel braves the rainy weather to show off her sporty convertible.

By Nora Weiske April’s Queen of the Lot goes to sophomore Shayla Ferrel. Ferrel drives a 1999 white Chevy Cavalier convertible.

Ferrel named the car “Guardian Angel” after her Aunt Beth.

Ferrel received her car from her Aunt Beth who passed away from breast cancer in 2008. The car was in storage for two and a half years before she could drive it.

“It smelled like moth balls to keep the rats away,” Ferrel said. “Thank God it doesn’t anymore.”

Many memories have been made in Ferrel’s car, and many more are to come.

“The car means a lot to me because my Aunt Beth and I were really close,” Ferrel said. “We used to go for rides in it all the time.”

“Guardian Angel” also has taken shorter roadtrips that have turned into small adventures. “One time, my cousin’s jacket flew out of my car when we were driving down Hwy 41,” Ferrel said.

Ferrel’s favorite part about the car is its convertible top. “The left front window leaks. So, why not have the top down?” Ferrel said.

Ferrel plans to take her “Guardian Angel” on her next roadtrip to Virgina Beach.

“We went there for spring break last year,” Ferrel said. “Morgan and I are taking the convertible next time.”

If you have any recommendations for King or Queen of the Lot, submit it to Ms. Kuemichel in room T115

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sports Future Sports:

Team seeks first win, battles weather conditions

Bulls, Lakers final

By Jostun Pomplun

By Quinn Thompson The Chicago Bulls have secured the number one seed in their conference and in the NBA. Led by MVP candidate Derrick Rose, they have put together their best season since the Michael Jordan era. The question is whether or not they have the pieces necessary to win an NBA championship.

The Bulls have not been to the NBA Finals since the 1997-1998 season, which happened to be Jordan’s last year with the team. Now that the Bulls have another MVP caliber player leading their backcourt, anything is possible. Just ask Kevin Garnett.

Rose may be the favorite for MVP, but he cannot win an NBA championship by himself. Luckily, the Bulls have four talented big men in Carlos Boozer, Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson and Omer Asik to back him up. Loul Deng and Kyle Korver are the final pieces to the puzzle, adding two reliable scoring options for the Bulls.

The two-time defending World Champion, Los Angeles Lakers, have been to the Finals the last three years and show no sign of ending their tradition. If the Lakers can stay healthy throughout the playoffs, they will have a great shot at meeting the Bulls in the NBA Finals.

Both teams match up well, featuring talented big men, key role players and a superstar in the backcourt. The Bulls would have homecourt advantage over the Lakers, which would give them the edge in a seven game series. Chicago was 36-5 at home during the regular season, while the Lakers were 27-14 on the road.

The Bulls are ready to dethrone the Lakers and begin a new dynasty under future Hall of Famer Derrick Rose.

The varsity baseball team is off to a rough start, and the weather has not helped, either. The team has already had four games cancelled due to rain and snow.

“The weather had really bad timing, and it has affected the velocity of the pitchers,” Coach Marty Wenig said.

Even though the team has struggled to win games, they have had small successes.

“The first five hitters in our lineup are batting over a .300 average as a combined group,” Wenig said.

“We just have to be more consistent throughout the entire lineup.”

The team is trying some new strategies to help them pick up the first win. They recently switched to a left-handed catcher, which is unusual in baseball. Other players are also trying to settle in at different positions.

“If we can get our fast players on base more often, we can steal bases

Photo: EDGE Photography Nate Silloway rounds third base as he tries to score a run in a game against Fox Valley Lutheran. and even try to bunt for some loway said. loway said. base hits,” Wenig said.

The team has set goals they Once the weather warms up, There are many things the team would like to achieve for this sea- the team hopes for fan support would like to improve, especially son. and a big student section for home the fundamentals of hitting.

“If we stay healthy, I hope we can games.

“A few guys have been hitting win as many games as we did last Their next game is a home douthe ball, but I think we need to im- year, and win the second game of bleheader against the Ripon Tigers prove our offense,” junior Nate Sil- the playoffs to go to sectionals,” Sil- tomorrow.

The Beach Babes shine at dodgeball tournament

By Pete Schrader Faith Community Church in Berlin held their annual dodgeball tournament on Friday, April 1. They have been hosting this tournament in the high school gym for seven consecutive years, and it has become quite popular.

“I like the concept of the tournament, to have everyone get together and have a big competition outside of school. Plus, there are cash prizes,” sophomore Michael Falk said.

Faith Community Church gives $200 to the winning team every year.

This year’s winners were The Beach Babes, a team consisting of seven seniors dressed in anything and eve-

Wisconsin Sports

Making Wisconsin proud since 1848 On Feb. 6, everyone’s favorite green and gold football team, the Green Bay Packers, beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25, winning their fourth Super Bowl title.

The Wisconsin Badgers women’s ice hockey team won the 2011 NCAA Division I National Championship by beating Boston University, 4-1. They finished their season 37-2-2 overall.

St. Norbert College won its second men’s NCAA Division III Hockey Championship with a 4-3 win over Adrian College.

On March 29, the Milwaukee Wave won the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) Championship after beating the Baltimore Blast 16-7.

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rything needed for the beach, including floaties.

“It felt great to be on top, to know that we were number one,” Beach Babe Austin Miller said.

“And the $29 did not hurt, either.”

The Beach Babes (from left to right) Alex Beier, Mack Chier, Rob Schrader, Austin Miller, Kattie Gregor, Greg Stellmacher and Kyle Hansen

Hunt for October begins

By Jostun Pomplun

Photo: P. Schrader Decked out in their beach gear, The Beach Babes celebrate their win at the dodgeball tournament.

Softball’s senior line-up Allison “Yonks” Yonke Position: Short stop Years Played:10 Wise Words for Future Team: “Play your heart out like every game is your last. Softball is a great sport; have fun and play hard.”

Haley “Holmes” Holmes Position: Right field Years Played: 6 Best Part of the Game: “It is always a good feeling to be in the outfield and to catch a fly-ball, making the last of the three outs for the inning.”

Rachel “Hip” Hietpas Position: Third Base and Pitcher Years Played: 10 Best Play Ever Made: “A pop-up was hit and I caught it. Then, I tagged a girl and threw her out at second to make a triple play.”

Alexis “Lexi” Pomplun Position: Catcher Years Played: 7 Best Memory During a Game: “Diving out flat on the first base foul line for a pop-up bunt. It hit the tip of my glove and rolled out.”

Photos and text by Halle Daul

One month into the Major League Baseball season, ESPN analysts’ predictions are far from accurate.

The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays are playing at a lower level than many expected. The Baltimore Orioles got off to a quick start, but have since struggled mightily in the tough American League (AL) East.

“The season has been exciting so far,” sophomore Eric Evans said.

“But, the Red Sox are the worst team, and that is unusual.”

In the AL Central, the teams are all pretty even with the Cleveland Indians putting together a long winning streak to propel them into first place.

In the AL West, the Texas Rangers were looking to be baseball’s best team until AL MVP Josh Hamilton broke his arm. Los Angeles Angels pitchers Jered Weaver and Dan Haren are making early runs for the AL Cy Young Award (AL’s best pitcher).

The National League (NL) East is led by the Philadelphia Phillies and their All-Star pitching staff.

In the NL Central, the Cincinnati Reds lead the division while the St. Louis Cardinals continue to struggle after losing pitcher Adam Wainwright due to an arm injury. The Milwaukee Brewers got off to a slow start but have rebounded nicely to put them back in the hunt.

“The Brewers had a rough start, but now the pitching is starting to look good and the hitting is coming through for them,” Evans said.

The NL West is led by the Colorado Rockies, but all the other teams are close behind, including the defending champion San Francisco Giants.