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April 30, 2013

Florida travelers escape to paradise

by

Shayla Ferrel

While the majority of the BHS population was stuck in classrooms in the snowy, cold state of Wisconsin, 73 students and 24 other travelers drove 26 hours on a coach bus down to warm, sunny Florida.

The Florida travelers spent five days exploring many tourist sites and other attractions while enjoying some free time for relaxing on the beach and shopping.

“As the trip coordinator, my favorite part was seeing everyone enjoy the trip,” science teacher Tim Cox said. “It’s especially rewarding to watch the face of someone who hasn’t traveled much as they experience new things like snorkeling or eating gator for the first time.”

The teachers who traveled thought of the trip as not only a vacation, but a learning experience.

“This trip gave me the opportunity to interact with students on another level,” Cox said. “Both teachers and students can learn so much about what they are visiting and each other.”

Travelers got to enjoy many sites

Photo Submitted A group of senior girls wait excitedly in line for a ride at EPCOT.

Photo Submitted Florida Travelers enjoyed an eight-day trip exploring sandy beaches and tourist attractions, away from the cold Wisconsin weather. On their first outing, they went snorkeling and swimming with dolphins at Discovery Cove in Orlando, FL. in Florida. Their itinerary included Discovery Cove, Magic Kingdom, Sea World, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom and Busch Gardens.

“My favorite part was our first day at Discovery Cove,” junior Krista Nelsen said. “I got to swim with the dolphins and hang out with my friends for most of the day.”

Along with exciting events and

places to see, some strange things also occured while on vacation.

“Some random guy approached me at EPCOT and asked me to prom,” freshman Dayna Schmidt said.

Although this trip was filled with relaxation and excitement, it was also a great learning experience for many travelers.

“I was enlightened by EPCOT

Trivia team sets new school record by

Payton DeMaster

Trivia champions, the Dark Ninjas Reincarnate, set a new school record at the annual all-night trivia contest for the most points ever scored.

On April 5, the Dark Ninjas Reincarnate earned a total of 1,670 points out of a possible 1,920, answering 87% of the questions correctly.

“I was not suprised that we won, but at the same time I still felt ecstatic,” team member Chantal Fay said.

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The five teammates that made up the Dark Ninjas Reincarnate were seniors Annissa Haedt, Allie Vlachina, Anna and Ashley Gravunder, and four-year winner, Chantal Fay. “My strategy for the past years has been pre-planning and getting lots of books,” Fay said.

Books are a very important part of trivia night. Computers, cell phones and other technology are prohibited, and, in that case, books are probably the most reliable source to get the right answer.

“The most important resource would have to be the World Almanac, for obvious reasons,” Fay said.

Books do help with answering

questions, but for most the real trouble is staying awake.

“We try to eat a lot of sugar,” Vlachina said. “When we started falling asleep, Chantal would shoot us with her Nerf gun.”

History teacher Gary Knoke has been leading all-night trivia for 27 years now, and is happy to see the kids succeed at and enjoy this event.

“Mr. Chovanec and I enjoyed creating our own local team in the 70s, and thought it would be fun for the students,” Knoke said.

All in all, people participate to have a good time, decorate their room with fun items and learn new things.

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Center with all of the different cultures we got to see,” senior Bryce Pomplun said. “I also learned I do not like grits; they taste nasty.”

The trip outcome was a success.

The travelers were satisfied with everything they saw and experienced.

“If I could, I would go again,” Nelsen said. “I wouldn’t have to deal with snow back home.”

Photo Submitted The boys explore Discovery Cove with an afternoon of snorkeling.

Photo Submitted Junior girls visit “the ball” at the EPCOT Center.

Newsbriefs Peru Trip update The Spanish department is planning a trip to Peru in the spring of 2015. “Students enrolled in Spanish 2, 3, 4 or 5 will be allowed to travel,” Spanish teacher Jody Ziemann said. An informational meeting was held yesterday for parents and students.

New LINC Crew tradition underway This year the LINC Crew is changing up their tradition and electing leaders in a slightly different way. “In the past, students were only able to apply for a LINC Crew leader position if they were nominated by a member of the staff,” LINC Crew advisor Angela Femali said. “This year, we are still asking staff members, but we will also be asking sophomores and juniors who are interested to attend an informational meeting.” The meeting will be held tomorrow at primetime in the theater.

Horticulture class hosts plant sale On April 22 and 25, special education teacher Michelle Gregor’s Science and Employment class combined with science teacher Patrick Arndt’s Horticulture class to host a plant sale. “It gives all of us an opportunity to work as a team and to realize individual strengths and differences,” Gregor said. Proceeds from the sale will be going back to Gregor’s class to support future projects and will also be used to purchase pink roses during Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Prom Court 2012-2013 Front Row (L-R) Hannah Voeltner, Ashley Hoppa, Emily Fredrick.

Second Row (L-R) Stephanie Klika, Kinsey Harmon, Brianna Williams, Payton DeMaster.

Third Row (L-R) Jake Stumpner, Mitchell Krause, Alex Vang, Adam Collins.

Fourth Row (L-R) Andrew Clark, Hunter Gellings, Adam Adame.

Not Pictured: George Jensen, Ryan Eastman, Ryan Viertel, Nicole Klassa, Jessica Hale, Lauren Schmidt.

Opinion

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Editorial

Words that help:

Words Hurt Week

Words Hurt Week was April 15-19, sponsored by STAR and Key Club. The week was a school wide anti-slur campaign that involved the school’s clubs and departments.

It is great that our school sponsers events like this to help make our community better. The whole week was designed to showcase the effects words have on others, both positive and negative.

During the week each club or department was responsible for making a poster on why the group supported Words Hurt Week. The posters were then put into a video.

There was also the Day of Silence on April 19 where students could choose to not talk for the day. This had the symbolic meaning of showing how others have been silenced due to hurtful words.

Words can have positive effects when used correctly but also negative ones when used harshly.

When words are used repeatedly the receiver begins to believe

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them. Instead of an insult, use a compliment.

It follows the rule that everyone has heard their mom say, “If you cannot say anything nice, do not say anything at all.”

People should not use their words to hurt because no one has a right to make fun of or belittle others.

Everyone is created equal, therefore everyone has problems.

Is it really okay to make others feel bad just because they have different flaws then someone else?

Words Hurt Week was a good way of showing just how damaging words can be. On the flip side, the campaign also showed how to heal the damage with kind words.

If students were a little kinder with their words and thought before they spoke, there would be a day where events like this would not be necessary. We would all know how to behave and know what is not acceptable to say.

Please think before speaking, and do not speak unkindly at all.

Odd Obsessions

Photo: D. Fralish

by

Emma Hargrave

Being attached to an inanimate object is natural for a human being.

This attachment can be driven by multiple reasons such as memories associated with the object, comfort from having it or the object’s symbolic meaning.

There are always a few objects that teens get attached to or obsessed with that seem totally irrelevant to any of the reasons listed above. No explanation can be given for these strange fixations and many obsessions go unnoticed until the item goes missing.

Articles of clothing reigning high on the list inlcude the following: 1. T-shirt or sweatshirt that fits just right.

2. Shoes that require duct tape, super glue, velcro or socks the same color as the shoe to disguise toes sticking out.

3. Jeans. I know I have a favorite pair of jeans that I refuse to give up even though they are ripping, stretching and fraying from every possible spot.

Random items sacred to teens include: 1. Sunglasses. I grieve over the loss of my favorite pair of sunglasses, whether I sit on them and they

for a little while, he gave me his words of wisdom, “Sometimes it is okay to go away for a while.

This helps a person realize what they like more and what they truly want.”

After I had the talk with my dad, a week later we went on the Florida trip. During the trip I discovered certain things about Florida that I did not realize the first time I went, including the scenery and how kind the people were. by Becca Wenig When I returned from Florida, I felt a bigger urge to travel. I talked to my mom and let There comes a point in everyone’s life her know about what I had been thinking. where she has to take a step back and decide She did not have the reaction I expected. what she wants to do for the rest of her life.

Her words of wisdom were a little bit different Lately, I have been having deep discus- from my dad’s. sions with my parents about several things I “Becca, no matter where you go or where you would like to accomplish in my future. One live, you will have the same life.” of these goals is to travel.

After she said those words, it hit me. She While I was talking to my dad about my was right. No matter where I end up in life, I plans for the future, which include studying will always have my family and friends. abroad and possibly living somewhere else At this moment, I am not really sure what

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are crushed or they simply vanish.

2. Chapstick. It is nearly impossible to finish a whole tube of chapstick before loosing it.

3. Hairbands that reside on a girl’s wrist for days until they are misplaced.

4. Pillows and blankets. I have one rule for my room at home -- do not touch, use or change my pillows and blankets. They are mine.

5. Cell phones. Some teens even go as far as bringing their phones in the shower with them.

The final objects of obsession are most often associated with school, considering that is where we spend most of our time. These include: 1.Waterbottle.

2. Gum. It is a fact that one must secretly retrieve a piece of gum in school unless they want to give out the whole pack.

3. Pens. I am very particular about my pen and if someone takes it, there will be war.

The problem with these attachments to objects is the fact that if they are misplaced (or secretly tossed by one’s mother), a teen is bound to suffer from withdrawal symptoms. A piece of one’s life seems missing...the world has changed. That is, until a replacement is found. Carry on.

my plans are for the future. Wherever I end up going in my life, I know I will continue to remember the advice my parents have given me throughout the years.

Now is a time for me to grow as a person. One thing that will continue to stay the same is the loving and supportive relationship I have...with my parents.

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Feature

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Words Hurt Week encourages positive behavior by

Student of the

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Emma Hargrave

Students saw posters and signs that explained the significance and effects of hurtful words. This awareness was brought to light by the STAR and Key Clubs.

The STAR and Key Clubs deemed April 15-19 Words Hurt Week at BHS. “The reason for Words Hurt Week is to show that your words have a bigger effect than you think,” junior Valerie Sanchez said.

Words Hurt Week is an event that takes place across the nation. The goal is to put an end to bullying and raise awareness on the effects hurtful words have.

Posters in the hallway, announcements and activities during Primetime were used to advertise the week. Each department, club and sport in the school made a poster stating why they support Words Hurt Week.

A picture of each group was then put into a video to show how the en-

Photos: E. Hargrave

tire school supported Words Hurt Week.

Having so many students take part in the week made many students more aware and willing to take a stand against bullying.

“People have said mean and hurtful things to me,” Sanchez said. “It doesn’t bother me, but I know some people do get hurt a lot by hurtful words and I want to help them.”

Words Hurt Week teaches students how to stand up for those being bullied and how they can begin to make a difference in someone’s life.

“Students can start by being truthful to themselves,” junior Lori

Historic events in April

Small pox vaccinations were first administrated

1859

Charles Darwin sailed the HMS Beagle to Rio de Janeiro Milk was sold in glass bottles for first time

1879 Titanic struck an iceberg and sank Harry Truman was sworn in as the 33rd President

First United States Figure Skating Championship

Milwaukee Bucks signed Kareem Abdul Jabbar

1912 1929

Louie Marx introduced the ‘yo-yo’

1945 First baseball game broadcasted: Cards vs. Cubs

1946 1948 1950

“Peter Pan” opened at New York City for 320 performances

1991

Croatia declared Independence

1969

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Clubs and organizations at Berlin High School made posters depicting why they supported Words Hurt Week.

Vang said. “Realizing if they say a lot of hurtful things, they can then pass on positive words that are truthful instead.”

Words Hurt Week has a goal to educate people and teach them to think before speaking.

“Words can hurt more than actions sometimes because they can stick with you forever,” junior Ashley Hebbe said.

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With warm weather on the horizon, this statute will provide helpful insight into acceptable noise levels coming from your vehicle.

The statute on radios and other sound amplification devices reads: “no person may operate or park, stop or leave standing a motor vehicle while using a radio or other electric sound amplification device emitting sound from the vehicle that is audible under normal conditions from a distance of 75 or more feet, unless the electric sound amplification device is being used to request assistance or warn against an unsafe condition.” That means if I can hear your radio from 75 feet away, it is illegal. That is a fine of $187.90, and luckily 0 demerit points.

The statute on defective exhaust systems seems to be misunderstood by some, and for the sake of clarification, I will print the statute in its unedited version: (1) No person shall operate on a highway any motor vehicle subject to registration unless such motor vehicle is equipped with an adequate muffler in constant operation and properly maintained to prevent any

The number of fights this year at school has been on a rise and the hope is that Words Hurt Week will make students realize the impact their words have.

“I have heard hurtful words all my life and it will continue,” Vang said. “But I can’t take them too personally because the person who is saying it is ignorant of my feelings.

It is a part of human nature.”

What are the laws about sound amplification and exhaust systems? excessive or unusual noise or annoying smoke. This subsection also applies to motor bicycles.

(2) No muffler or exhaust system on any vehicle mentioned in sub. (1) shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass or similar device nor shall there be installed in the exhaust system of any such vehicle any device to ignite exhaust gases so as to produce flame within or without the exhaust system. No person shall modify the exhaust system of any such motor vehicle in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted by the motor of such vehicle above that emitted by the muffler originally installed on the vehicle, and such original muffler shall comply with all the requirements of this section.

(3) In this section, “muffler” means a device consisting of a series of chambers of baffle plates or other mechanical design for receiving exhaust gases from an internal combustion engine and which is effective in reducing noise.

That is a fine of $175.30, and in addition the vehicle’s exhaust will have to be modified to come into compliance with the statute.

Questions can be directed to Chief Plantz at dplantz@berlinpd.com

Jenna Horn

What have you enjoyed most about high school?

“Beinginvolved indifferent activities.”

What subjects are you most interested in?

“All biology classes and advanced genetics.”

What college do you want to attend, and what will be your major?

“UW-Oshkosh, and I will major in kinesiology.”

Tips for high school students: “Don’t listen to all the drama, just be yourself.”

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Bryce Pomplun What have you enjoyed most about high school?

“Extra-curricular activities.”

What subjects are you most interested in?

“History.”

What college do you want to attend, and what will be your major?

“UW-Stevens Point, and I will major in physical education.”

Tip for high school students: “Do your homework!”

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Teens Deal with Loss New house brings family closer together

by

Becca Wenig

After seven months of rebuilding, the Fredricks’ new home is almost ready for the family to move in.

“The house should be done in May or early June,” junior Emily Fredrick said. “We are so happy to think that we will finally have a home again, and will appreciate everything that we have missed.”

On Sept. 3 2012, the Fredrick family witnessed a horrific scene. As they were enjoying a family picnic, their neighbor showed up to inform them that their house was on fire. When they arrived at the house, it appeared to be withering away.

“We still don’t know how it happened,” Fredrick said. “We are thinking it was an electrical problem.”

After their tragic incident, the family is thankful to have family that is close by and very helpful.

“We have been renting a house from relatives by the Mascoutin golf course,” Fredrick said.

Before the building process actually started, the family had a difficult time trying to convince their insurance company to let them rebuild.

“We didn’t start building our house until Nov. 19, two months after the fire,” Fredrick said. “At first, our insurance company was going to try to make us clean it

up, even though experts told us the house couldn’t be cleaned up. Finally, they said that we could knock it down and rebuild it.”

Throughout this journey, the Fredricks are very grateful to have such a strong support system.

“There have been so many caring people who are willing to help,” Fredrick said. “We are very thankful to have so many people be there for us.”

Julie Fredrick, mother of Emily Fredrick, believes this incident has strenghened their relationships with one another.

“We have always been a close family, but I really think this whole experience did make us closer and stronger,” Fredrick said.

In order to make their new house just like their old one, the Fredricks will be open to having friends and family over at the house.

“We will make our house a home by enjoying it with friends and family,” Julie Fredrick said.

“We have made some really close friendships because of this.”

This experience has also made Emily realize that sometimes the little things in life mean the most.

“This has taught me that you really don’t appreciate what you have until it’s gone,” Fredrick said.

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Senior expresses importance of family by

Annissa Haedt

After losing a family member who was very dear to him, family is something that senior Trevor Manthei does not take for granted.

“I lost my dad four years ago, when I was in eighth grade,” Manthei said. “He developed small cell lung cancer six months before he died.”

After Manthei’s father’s death, he learned that people may not realize how lucky they are to have parents who are alive and well.

“When people talk about how they dislike their parents, it kind of upsets me,” Manthei said. “They actually have their father or mother there at home with them, daily.”

Manthei knows that all families have their issues, but he feels that people focus on the negative too much.

“It is sad that I can’t have him

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here with me,” Manthei said. “I would do anything to have him here with me again.”

Manthei’s father was a very influential coach for the Berlin Bulldogs PeeWee football team. He was also a track coach at St. John’s Lutheran school.

“Mr. Manthei was a very nice man and a motivational football

coach,” senior Bryce Pischke said.

“He worked very well with the kids on the team.”

Manthei also feels that it is important to have a healthy relationship with one’s parents.

“Don’t have a bad relationship with your parents because you never know when they are going to be gone,” Manthei said.

Photo Submitted Tom Manthei (second coach from the right) coached his son, Trevor Manthei (second row, second from right), and the rest of the Berlin Bulldogs PeeWee team for three years before his death.

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Q & A:

With Licensed Professional Counselor and Substance Abuse Counselor, Clint Starks

Q: What type of issues does a Professional Counselor and Substance Abuse Counselor help people deal with?

A: I help people with a variety of issues that range from anxiety and depression to impulse control and eating disorders. Additionally, I help people with substance abuse or dependence issues. I help people from all walks of life from a CEO of a major corporation to those less fortunate. I see a wide range of ages as well, and if I cannot help someone, then I can certainly find someone who can.

Q: How is it possible to help someone who has gone through a traumatic event?

A: To help those who have gone through a traumatic event, it is important to be supportive. Often times people will develop negative thoughts associated with the event and these negative thoughts become what we call “automatic thoughts.” It is very important that people identify those negative thoughts and replace them with helpful and logical thoughts. For instance, a person might say “I’ll never feel safe ever again.” It would be important to identify the thought as negative and replace it with something like: “I am safe right now.” The point is that the rational thought is we are often in safe environments with no imminent danger, but the traumatic event clouds our thinking and tells us we will NEVER be safe.

Q:What are the signs of someone going through loss or a traumatic event?

A: The symptoms are as varied as the traumatic events themselves.

A person could report feelings of fear and helplessness or they could report feelings of anger, shame and guilt. Responses to the traumatic event could include depression and often panic attacks. Phobias could arise also due to the traumatic event. For instance, in the days and months following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, it was not surprising that there was a very high rise in aviatophobia, which is a fear of flying.

Q: What does a Professional Counselor do on a day to day basis?

A: A typical day for me is seeing clients from the time I arrive to the office until the time I leave the office. I typically see anywhere from 7-10 clients per day. I usually participate in staff meetings in which the other therapists in my office will collaborate on clients to explore the best possible strategy to move forward with them that is in their best interest.

Williams overcomes obstacles, becomes stronger person by

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Peter Schrader

Junior Brianna Williams has overcome many more hardships than the average high-schooler.

When Williams was only two years old, she was diagnosed with Wilm’s Tumor (kidney cancer). She had to have her left kidney removed and went through rigorous chemotherapy.

“Since I only have one kidney, I have to be more cautious to make sure I don’t injure it,” Williams said. “I can’t play certain sports, like soccer, and I am supposed to drink more water than the average person.”

Another hardship to befall Williams was the death of her father, Deputy Bruce Williams.

On Oct. 19, 2003, when Williams was just seven years old, her father was shot and killed after responding to a domestic violence call.

“When my mom told my sisters and me the next day, I immediately started crying,” Williams said. “For the next few years, I suffered from depression and I had a lot of anger issues. I didn’t really like to talk about my feelings.”

Williams’ sister, freshman Kiersten Williams, was only five

Brianna (second from left) and Kiersten (seventh from left) Williams attend the Annual Goose Gala, which is an event put on by the Berlin Blue Knights honoring Deputy Bruce Williams with a memorial motorcycle ride and softball tournament.

when they received the news that their father had been killed.

She does not remember the day as distinctly as her sister does, though.

“I can remember my mom sitting us down to tell us,” Kiersten said. “But I didn’t really understand what had actually happened.”

These traumatic events have made Brianna a stronger person and taught her that nothing can be taken for granted.

“I think about my dad every day,” Brianna said. “But, I have

learned that you just have to move on because there is nothing you can do to change the past.”

Kiersten feels the same way and wishes that she could have had her father around to watch her grow up.

“I have had to grow up without my dad being at all the important events in my life,” Kiersten said. “It made me realize that you need to make the most out of every moment because everything can change in the blink of an eye.”

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Bring Me The Horizon: Grunge to greatness

by

Caitlyn Schubert

lodic vocals, but also for the lyricism, which has greatly improved and matured since their previous album. To get the full effect of this song, I strongly encourage listeners to watch the music video.

Another track that really stood out to me was “And the Snakes Start to Sing.”

This song is one of the darker and gloomier songs, displayed in the line “Don’t say I’m better off dead, ‘cause heaven’s full and hell won’t have me,” but I believe that the lyrical content is one of the best on the album.

For anyone looking for an upbeat single, I would suggest “Can You Feel My Heart.” This song combines electronic beats with the grungy metal sound for which Bring Me The Horizon is known.

After three albums, I am finally able to recommend giving Bring Me The Horizon. Anyone looking for a new metal album should pick up “Sempiternal.”

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Sierra Klawitter

The movie “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” was released in September of last year and was a huge hit.

What some people do not know is that the movie is based on a novel that was released in the early 90s.

Unfortunately, I have yet to see the film, so I decided to prep myself and read the book first.

The novel is in letter form, written by the main character, Charlie.

Charlie is a fifteen-year-old boy who is starting high school. He decides to write to a stranger, someone he had heard was nice, but has never met in person. This is when I began to like Charlie, he is brave in ways that not everyone can see.

Once school starts, Charlie is immediately seen as an outcast due to his lack of emotion and social awkwardness.

It does not take long for him to find a friend and mentor in his English

teacher, Bill, while also befriending seniors Samantha and Patrick, whom he meets at a football game.

During the course of the year, Charlie has his first date, his first kiss, experiments with various illegal substances and discovers his love for music.

When he is on his own, Charlie creates mixed tapes for friends and family members. Sometimes, I wondered if that was the only way he knew how to truly communicate with others.

As the end drew nearer, I was honestly dreading putting down the book. My favorite part was the fact that all the high parts of the book did not take place in the middle of the story.

In addition, there were many shocking twists and turns. Each new dilemna that popped up made me feel as if I were there with Charlie and his friends.

I will never understand how Stephen Chbosky even began to write this novel, but I am truly glad that he

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did.

There are so many things that I would like to say about this book, but I will leave the spoilers for people to figure out on their own.

Chbosky tells readers to never be afraid to live life. It may take strength to walk alone, but it takes courage like Charlie’s to do so proudly.

Rating out of 5:

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Junior Celia Mueller, what you got in that trunk?

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After their fourth studio album, “Sempiternal,” was leaked on Feb. 23, British metalcore band Bring Me The Horizon reacted surprisingly positively. Due to the incredible demand of the leaked album, the band prepared a full-album stream for their fans on Youtube and moved the album’s release date from April 29 to April 1.

Since the album’s release, it has only gained more success, peaking at #1 on the UK Rock and Metal Albums Chart and #3 on the UK Albums Chart. It has also had much success in the US, peaking at #11 on the US Billboard 200.

To be completely honest, I was not a fan of Bring Me The Horizon until I heard their latest album. I was not keen on the sound that the band produced, or the lyrical content of their songs.

The first song that I heard off of “Sempiternal” was the track “Shadow Moses,” which also has an official music video. I instantly fell in love with this song, not only for Ollie Sykes’ me-

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What is the story behind your name?

“I was named after the singer Kathy Mattea, who was my parents’ favorite singer at the time,” freshman Mattea Arndt said.

“My name came from a drummer, Levon Helm, in a band called The Band,” senior Levon McQuown said.

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Caramel Crisp & Cafe charms customers by

Lauren Schmidt

When I walked through what I thought was the door to Caramel Crisp & Cafe in Oshkosh, I was very confused. Whatever I had walked into was adorable, but it was obviously not a coffee cafe.

I was greeted with little knicknacks, homemade signs and jewelry, instead of the espresso machines and display cases filled with pastries that I was expecting.

I took a chance and followed a somewhat sketchy, winding hallway toward the end of the store. The hallway ended up leading me into the Caramel Crisp & Cafe.

Immediately, there was a large board with all of the specials hanging on the wall behind the counter. With the huge display case filled with desserts that seemed to be staring right at me, I finally understood the ex-

“My name is Greek for ‘resurrection’,” sophomore Anastasia Lundquist said. “It is significant because I was baptized on Easter. Also, my dad is a pastor.”

“My mom knew a little girl on her bus in high school named Lizbeth, and she wanted to name her daughter that,” senior Lizbeth Cobos said.

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My companion and I decided on the loaded nachos (pictured below), a chili dog and two cupcakes.

As we dug in, we found the food to be okay, but not great. After the first couple bites of the nachos, we found the meat on the nachos to be covered in BBQ sauce, making us feel sick.

Then, we took a bite of our cupcakes.

The Cookie Dough and Brownie Peanut Butter Cheesecake flavored cupcakes were wonderful. We were delighted that there were actually chunks of cookie dough and peanut butter in the cupcake. Needless to say, we were amazed.

All in all, Caramel Crisp & Cafe is a great place to catch up with a friend, grab some food and enjoy the extraordinary desserts.

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Tracksters handle indoor practices with positive attitudes by

Danielle Fralish

Just like every other spring sport this year, the track team has been practicing inside. Unfortunately, having practice inside is holding them back from reaching their full potential.

In the gym the sprinters are able to sprint short distances, but it is just not the same as practicing outside.

“These practice conditions are not letting us live up to our full expectations,” sprinter Zach Reinsbach said.

Although they are not getting outside very often, athletes believe they are doing the best they possibly can.

“I think we’re in good shape, but we could be even better if we

could get outside more,” long distance runner Connor Heinz said.

The long distance runners are usually able to go outside, but on days when the weather is bad, they have to find alternatives inside.

“If we are inside we run hallway laps,” Heinz said.

Some of the hardest events to practice inside are the field events and hurdles.

“It is hard to practice long jump and triple jump inside, but, most of all, hurdles,” senior Claudia Roca said.

If the team can get outside more, they believe they can work harder to do better.

“As a team, we are doing pretty well,” Heinz said. “We just need to remember that we are not the only school having to practice inside.”

Pros vs. Cons of

Hockey by

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Hockey is possibly the most brutal sport a person can play.

It combines the hard hits of football with the nimble moves of figure skating. It combines swift wrist flicks with body wrenching checks. Players wear a ton of padding, but even a thousand pillows could not stop the crushing blow of a 6’5”, 285 pound Canadian defenseman. On the plus side, all that padding does keep the players warm in the near arctic conditions of the arena.

One major downside to hockey is that it is a very lowscoring sport. Very often,

Photo: EDGE Photography Senior Claudia Roca competes in the hurdles at a home meet. She has been working hard and doing the best she can in these current weather conditions. She hopes she will continue to progress as the weather improves.

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scores end up 1-0, 1-1 or 2-0, which does not bring much excitement to the spectators. Fans do get a great deal of excitement, however, because hockey is the only major American sport that allows fighting. If two skaters have an issue with each other, all they have to do is take off their gloves and helmets and throw down. Referees generally do not intervene right away and give the athletes their space. Once the dust has cleared and the winner is obvious, both players spend some much needed time in the penalty box.

Hockey is the ultimate man’s game, with the ever present chance for blood, broken noses and/or loss of teeth.

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Not one, but two members of the 2012-2013 varsity golf team have earned the “Chick” Evans Caddie Scholarship. The last time a Berlin golfer earned the scholarship was in 2009.

Seniors Drew Dretske and Michael Falk were both awarded the “Chick” Evans Caddie Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a select few student caddies and covers full tuition and housing costs to the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

“I first heard about the scholarship from Austin Resop, who was the recipient three years prior,” Dretske said. “Once he told me more about it, I started working toward the scholarship right away.”

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Baseball season begins (finally) by

Hannah Trochinski

Due to the weather, the baseball team has not had the season they were expecting. Two games have been canceled, while four have been postponed.

“This has been the worst spring for sports that I can remember,” Head Coach Bryant Bednarek said.

The weather conditions have affected everyone in the conference, enabling very few teams to play.

With limited available space and no field to practice on, practice is much different this season.

“We have to share gym space with track and softball, so sometimes we do not get done with practice until 8:30 p.m.,” Bednarek said.

The baseball team is also short on players, leading unexperienced players like sophomore Codi Behm to move up to varsity.

“It is nice to practice with players who have experience since the team is so young,” Behm said.

The team works on batting often because of their inability to do much of anything else.

“We cannot take infield or outfield because there is not enough space in the gym,” Behm said.

Bednarek continues to remind the team that they are not the only ones the weather affects.

Photo: J. Horn Seniors Michael Falk and Drew Dretske received their letters of acceptance for the “Chick” Evans Caddie Scholarship. teria: a strong caddy record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character.

“Academically, I was good enough to get into UW-Madison which was a huge accomplishment,” Falk said. “Also, with paying for two other kids in college, this takes a lot of stress off my family.”

In general, it is difficult to become a recipient of the “Chick” Evans Scholarship, but it is very rare that two members from the same high school and golf club would receive the scholarship.

“If just one of us would have gotten it, the other would have been heartbroken,” Falk said. “It is amazing that we were both able to do it.”

Sportsbriefs Cheer and Stunt tryouts successful Tryouts for the 2013-14 Cheer and Stunt team were held April 13 and 14 with the new team roster posted the following Monday. “Cheer is a unique team sport, where everyone has a job to do and is important on my team,” coach Dianne Weiske said. With 14 returning team members as well as a handful of new girls, Weiske is prepared for and eager to work with hard working, dedicated and enthusiastic athletes.

Photo:EDGE Photography Behm steps up to bat at their double header on April 16.

“Everyone else is in the same boat, so it is not a disadvantage,” Bednarek said.

Bednarek also thinks that having so much practice time will benefit the young team.

With the shifting schedule and inability to practice like normal Bednarek applauds his players for their dedication to their team.

“I give my guys a lot of credit for being so flexible and coming in to work whenever we can get in the gym,” Bednarek said.

Softball games cancelled due to bad weather The softball team has been practicing in the gym for over a month, which is beginning to take a toll on the players and coaches. The team has been scrimmaging against each other and using the batting cage for practice. “I am concerned about getting all the conference games in on time, and all the double headers,” coach Dave Polakowski said.

“But, the players and I are up for the challenge.”

Soccer team faces challenges, bad weather Trying to plan practices for outdoor soccer in a gym has become more difficult as the season progresses and the weather stays bad. “As coaches, we still expect to have a fun and productive season,” coach Jairo Granados said. The team has won one game and lost two games so far this season. “Our first game, which we lost, was against a Division I team, Oshkosh North,” Granados said.