JANUARY 2010

VOLUME XLIII ISSUE IV

MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2011

Law class hosts question, answer session with judge candidates

By Halle Daul

Random Quotes from around Berlin High School In Pat Arndt’s biology class, sophomore Mariah Moe asked: “What does a red eye look like? Red?”

While in Eric Marquardt’s pre-calc class, junior Bryce Huggins asked: “Amaya, what kind of iPod do you have?

As she picks up her calculator, junior Amaya Bruce Allington replies: “TI-34.”

“That’s a calculator.”

Huggins said.

Amy Wenig was talking to her Advance Composition class about generation gaps: “Can someone tell me who ‘shawty’ is and why he’s always on the dance floor??”

While talking about the Packers’ play-off games during Jody Ziemann’s Spanish class: “The Packers won, right?” junior Alison Brantley asked.

“Did they win!? Yes, they won!” junior Andres Munoz replied.

“Sorry,” Brantley said.

“I really don’t know anything about soccer.”

Gary Knoke’s Law and Criminal Justice class had the opportunity to have the three judge candidates for Green Lake County Court come speak to his class.

Judges John Selsing, Jon Wilsnack and Mark Slate talked to the class about why they would be Green Lake’s best judge, as well as answered questions about law and justice.

1971 Berlin graduate, John Selsing, shared with the class why he feels he would be best for Green Lake County’s judge.

“I have been preparing for this job for many years, unlike the others. They just got tossed in the mix,” Selsing said.

Selsing also believes that diverse sentencing and a “happy medium” will help reduce criminal cases.

“Instead of sentencing someone to 30 days in jail, I would send them for 15 days in jail and 15 days in recovery sessions,” Selsing said. “But, no judge should be open about how tough they are going to be in a case because every crime is done differently.”

With 72% of court cases in Wisconsin being criminal cases, Markesan native, Mark Slate feels that his past occupations will help

Photo: H. Daul One of the three Green Lake county judge candidates, Jon Wilsnack, listens to questions from students in Gary Knokes’ Law and Criminal Justice class. him in this field. the complete opposite of his op“I am not coming here to “I am the only candidate that ponent, Slate. pledge that I am going to cut costs has experience as a police officer,” “For judges, it is all about expe- or lower taxes,” Wilsnack said. “I Slate said. “I have arrested, pros- rience,” Wisnack said. “I have ex- am here to say I am going to be a ecuted and defended criminals.” perience in a wide range of cases. fair, reasonable and level-headed Slate also thinks that his work I have handled it all from adop- judge.” ethic and determination will tions, guardianships, divorces, Wilsnack’s closing statement make him the better judge. anything.” was unlike the rest of the others.

“You will hear that it is the exEven though there is an ob- Along with stating why he is a perience that matters the most, vious economic deficit in not good candidate, he also encourbut I disagree,” Slate said. “It only the United States, but also aged students to vote. is the person that you are that in Green Lake county, Wilsnack “If you are of age, get out there makes you a good judge.” feels it is an important issue, but and vote,” Wilsnack said.

Other candidate, and Marke- not the reason he is campaigning Voting day for Green Lake’s cirsan resident, Jon Wilsnack, feels for judge. cuit court judge is Feb. 15.

Master hypnotist returns, gives two performances

By Nora Weiske FFA welcomed back Dr. Jim Wand for his tenth show. FFA has sponsored Jim Wand’s shows since 1992.

“I met him at an FFA convention at the American Baptist Assembly in Green Lake,” Gallinger said. “He did the audio-visual performance there.

We got to talking, and I invited him to the high school.

On Jan. 10, Wand performed an afternoon show for the student body and a night show for the community.

Senior Gregor Wenig, hypnotized during the afternoon show, impersonated Lady Gaga.

“I knew what I was doing, but I couldn’t control it,” Wenig said.

“When I came out of hypnosis, I felt

really energized.”

During the evening show, Wand involved the audience in the hypnosis.

About 30 people were hypnotized in the audience following instructions from Wand.

English teacher Amy Wenig took the stage after being chosen from the audience.

“It is like you are dreaming,” Amy Wenig said. “You can only remember certain parts from your dreams, and I could only remember certain parts from being hypnotized.”

Not only does Wand use hypnosis for entertainment, but also for forming healthy habits.

Hypnosis motivates people to study harder, concentrate better, lose weight and to improve athletic abil-

Hypnotized volunteers think they are at a horse race, using their shoes as binoculars. ity, to name a few. if it was the fact I knew what I was Senior Anna Blake was hypno- going to be missing, and wanted to tized for the fourth time in her high keep up,” Blake said. “But, someschool career. This year she was hyp- thing did give me a little more monotized to study harder. tivation.”

“I am not sure if it was the hypnoWand will be back for another tizing that helped me study better or performance in 2013.

In This Issue

Gold Award and Eagle Scout Pg. 3

Icehawks Pg. 8

News................................................. 1 Opinion............................................ 2 Feature............................................. 3 Arts & Entertainment.................... 6 Sports............................................... 8

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Pop culture trends, divine or disaster: Teen idols spice it up

By Nora Weiske

Discussing how they are all different, five ladies from Britain came up with the word Spice.

The title “Spice” was already taken, so they changed their name to Spice Girls.

Formed in 1994, Posh, Scary, Baby, Sporty and Ginger Spice became teen idols for girls around the world.

I do recall watching the infamous Spice Girl movie called “Spice World” numerous times in one week.

Fighting over the Spice Girl we wanted to be, playdates at the Weiske household would be nothing but entertaining.

The term “Girl Power” was a mainstay of my vocabulary when I was young because it was the Spice Girls’ motto.

With young girls looking up to them one would think that their wardrobe would have been a little more PG.

Photo: E. Olsen Emulating Posh Spice, played

by Victoria Beckham, could be the reason why I am sassy today.

Thank goodness for my mother, who put a stop to me dressing like the Spice Girls.

Six inch heels and the ever-sofamous “little black dress” would have never made it into my ward-

robe at the age of seven.

The furthest I could go was a corny T-shirt with the Union Jack on it. Thanks, Mom. In May of 1998, Ginger Spice left the Spice Girls after rumors were spread about her.

Despite the loss of Ginger Spice, played by Geri Halliwell, the four remaining girls went on to release their third album, “Forever.”

In 2000, every little girl’s dream shattered. The Spice Girls decided to go their separate ways. Talk about heartache. From the age of four to the age of eight, when somebody asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I replied a Spice Girl. My future was gone.

Thank goodness for June of 2007 when the Spice Girls reformed and began a reunion tour.

All in all, the Spice Girls were definitely divine back in the day, and have not lost my vote, yet.

Spice Girls, 100 percent divine.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I believe the FFA deserves a giant thank you for bringing Jim Wand to perform for our student body and community once again.

The work the FFA puts in to sponsor Wand’s show has not gone unnoticed. It obviously takes a lot of time and effort to both fundraise for his appearance and organize the entire high school for his arrival.

The show that Wand put on was once again unforgettable. I know that without the FFA students there to spot the hypnotized students and to participate in the show, the show would have not been as good as it was.

The work the students and faculty put into hosting such an awesome presenter is greatly appreciated.

THANK YOU, FFA! Sincerely, A Senior

Knowing the

Unknown: Competitive eating: Overeating at its finest

By Julie Kalupa

After consuming way more than necessary during the holidays, I began to wonder how on earth those competitive eaters are able to put away all that grub.

I figured for one to be a successful consumer he had to sport the “extreme eater” look. Wrong.

Surprisingly, some of the best eaters in the world are extremely skinny. It is believed that due to a lesser amount of fat, these competitors’ stomaches are able to stretch out more easily without as much resistance.

Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas weighs approximately 100 pounds.

Along with many other records, she holds the cheesecake record. In 2004, this little lady consumed 11 pounds of cheesecake in nine minutes. I love

cheesecake, but boy, oh, boy does that sound like a tummy ache.

Some competitors train prior to their event, although the International Federation of Competitive Eating (IFOCE) does not recommend it.

Water training is the most common. During this exercise the consumer chugs an entire gallon of water in 30 seconds. This exercise stretches out an eater’s stomach and allows his brain to get used to ignoring the “full” feeling.

This exercise is very dangerous since it can result in the destruction of the stomach lining. Water intoxication, an overdose of water, is also a common side affect which is potentially fatal. Personally, I do not find any hotdog trophy worth it.

Without threatening their lives, there are many other techniques a competitive eater can use.

Editorial: Do that nasty in private Seniors can recall when the letters PDA were in a red circle with a slash, much like a no smoking sign. Announcements addressed this issue, and teachers enforced it. But, the upperclassmen were the toughest. They would not tolerate public displays of affection whatsoever.

Today, the signs are down and the students are macking.

Picture the average person walking down the hallway solo, and minding her own business. She will witness a frightening scene.

First, as she walks out of her classroom she will be swarmed immediately by couples; hand holding will surround her. But, despite almost being clotheslined by those clasped hands and arms, she may consider this mildly acceptable and trudge onward.

Now, she enters the territory of... the groping. Despite her disgust, she is probably slightly impressed by the skills some of these love birds have.

It has obviously taken much practice to flawlessly smash two human bodies together so tightly as to appear a

single person. The fact that a locker is wider than the morphed couple is utterly mesmerizing, so mesmerizing that she will most likely feel the urge to vomit all over them.

The next obstacle that she encounters on her hallway adventure is the ominous stairwell.

Stairs are often used to go up or down a level; however, some couples seem to confuse them for hotel rooms, which the majority of maker-outers are not even of age to purchase.

Class periods are not that long.

A goodbye kiss in the stairwell or hallway prior to each class period is definitely NOT necessary! Students should keep their private lives just that, private.

Shockingly, these vile acts often occur directly outside classroom’s doorways, where the teachers are standing.

Teachers, you witness these appalling events, realize they are very out of place, have authority to stop these displays of affection and still fail to say anything. Come on!

The most common is “the water dunk.” In this technique, the eater soaks all food in water prior to stuffing his face. This softens the food which allows easier chewing and swallowing. It also permits the food to taste utterly repulsive.

Splitting the food into pieces that more easily fit into one’s mouth is also a successful speed eating style. The “Soloman Technique” or “Japanesing” is what Takeru “Tsunami” Kobayashi is famous for using. He splits a hotdog in half then shoves both halves into his mouth at once.

Unfortunately for him, it appears that whatever Joey Chestnut does to cram those hotdogs into his belly has been more effective. Chestnut beat Kobayashi and currently holds the world record of 68 hotdogs in 10 minutes. No worries, though, Kobayashi still holds the record for cow

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Photo: H. Holmes brain consumption, 57 in 15 minutes.

Ultimately, and shockingly, much like any other sport (if being good at holding back vomit is a sport), to be a good competitive eater one must have undeniable willpower. In my mind, the sane person would only use this willpower during times of need, such as Thanksgiving dinner.

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Miss Berlin receives recognition

By Nora Weiske

By Julie Kalupa Spirited senior Allison Yonke has been chosen for January’s Student of the Month Award.

Physical education teacher Michelle Walker believes Yonke’s school spirit, friendliness, big Chevy truck and passion for BHS are just a few of the qualities that make her worthy of this award.

“Allison is absolutely genuine. She would give her last dollar to someone who might need it,” Walker said. “She does not pretend to be something she is not.”

Yonke has participated in many activities over the years. She has played volleyball and basketball and continues to play softball, her favorite sport.

She is also a LINC Crew leader.

It is obvious that Yonke’s friendly personality has made a mark on her classmates as the class of 2011 has chosen her to represent them as both Miss Berlin and Prom Queen.

“Being Miss Berlin was an extreme

Student athlete earns Student of the Month

Photo Submitted honor, but being named Prom Queen was just awesome. It was probably the highlight of my high school career,” Yonke said.

Yonke is not sure what she will do after graduation; however, she is considering going into radiology.

“She has so many interests and talents,” art teacher Angela Gehl said. “It is just a matter of figuring out what she will enjoy most.”

The recipient for January’s student of the Month goes to Michael Brooks.

“It is a great honor to be recognized by the teachers,” Brooks said.

Since Brooks was a freshman, he has been heavily involved in sports and academics.

Brooks has been in football and basketball all four years of his high school career.

Science teacher Dave Reich thinks Brooks has earned this award.

“Michael deserves this award because he has shown excellent leadership in the classroom, on the athletic field and in the larger school community,” Reich said.

“He has great work ethic and a great sense of humor.”

Graphic arts teacher and football coach Joel Johansen thinks Brooks has earned the title Student of the Month because of the way

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Photo Submitted he has always carried himself.

“Michael has always tried to push himself to be his best either by hitting the books or hitting a Ripon football player,” Johansen said.

After high school, Brooks plans to attend either the UW-Lacrosse or UW-Oshkosh.

“I’m leaning toward something in business,” Brooks said.

Scouts earn top ranks, awards

By Jostun Pomplun When they were younger, juniors Matt Parsons, Zach Olson and Tori Cassidy joined their local Boy and Girl Scout troops. Now, each of them is set to earn awards in these programs.

Parsons and Olson are pursuing their Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America. Cassidy is working toward earning the Girl Scout Gold Award. These are the highest available awards for both programs.

Cassidy’s path to her award is different than the one of a Boy Scout.

The Girl Scout Gold Award signifies that Cassidy has reached the highest requirement of the Girl Scout. This award is given out to Girl Scouts who make a difference in their community.

Cassidy has been in Girl Scouts for 13 years. Her favorite aspect of being in Girl Scouts is helping others.

In order to earn this award, a Girl Scout must research a topic relevant to the community and then do a project that will improve the community.

Cassidy still has a lot of work to do to earn this award.

“I have to do 80 hours of com-

munity service and 80 hours on the project itself. My project is making little reusable bags,” Cassidy said.

To earn their awards in Boy Scouts, each scout has to do certain tasks. The scout has to be a Life Scout for at least six months, earn his merit badges and organize and lead an Eagle project.

“First, I had to earn all 21 of my merit badges,” Parsons said. “Then, I had to do an Eagle project. I also had to fill out a lot of paperwork.”

Parsons’ Eagle project was an outdoor bulletin board in the city of Neshkoro. Olson completed a similar Eagle project. He gathered groups of people to paint park signs, “Welcome to Berlin” signs and stained the Smokey the Bear sign at the firemen’s park.

It is an honor for both of them to earn this rank.

“It proves that you are worthy of taking on the responsibilities of a leader,” Olson said.

In order to become an Eagle Scout, Olson and Parsons also had to serve time in each of the lesser ranks.

Those ranks are Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and Eagle Scout. Both Olson and Parsons have been in Boy Scouts for six years after

six years of Cub Scouts.

Parsons enjoys being involved in Boys Scouts and the activities they do.

“I get to hang around with people, and I get to learn about the wilderness,” Parsons said.

The Boy Scouts get along with each other well. Olson’s Scoutmaster

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once said, “It is like a second family away from home.”

Olson thinks Scouts helps him in life situations.

“I like the learning of the different skills” Olson said. “Scouts teaches outdoor education. It helps with morals and teaching what is right and what is wrong.”

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February 15 Clay Lamberton Concert Series Presents Kindergarten and Third Grade Performing “Singin’ Old Favorites” and “Movin’ to Music” 2:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Contact persons: Pam Ekis and Janet Breza

February 23 TEAMS Competition February 25, 26 “Hooray for Hollywood” Drama Club’s Annual Spring Play 7:30 p.m. High School Auditorium Tickets: $6 in advance, $7 at the door

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Juniors Matt Parsons and Zach Olson stand next to their Eagle Scout projects, which they had to organize, lead and complete in order to receive their Eagle Scout rank.

Foreign exchange student keeps Italians from veiwing Americans as Hollywood stars, fast-food consuming junkies

By Amberlee Perry When the students of Vincenzo Benini in Melegnano, Italy were told they would host a foreign exchange student from America, they based their expectations on America’s most glamorous scene: Hollywood.

“When I heard Crystal was coming, I thought she would be a tall, blonde cheerleader like on the telefilm. I thought she would have pom poms and a little dog in her purse,” Mattice’s friend Ele Gusma said. “I hoped that she would be different.”

Italian teens also expected senior Crystal Mattice’s appearance to reflect America’s wealthiest en-

terprise, the fast food industry.

“Before I met Crystal, I thought that Americans ate fast food everyday and they were all fat,” classmate Frency Rossi said.

The classic scene of Americans speed walking down the busy streets of New York doing multiple things at once had an influence on one of Mattice’s friends, as well.

“I think American people are always in a hurry. They have a lot to do and never have time to take a break,” Ila Mainardi said. “I think their lives are exciting, but are based on superficial things.”

However, after meeting and befriending Mattice, their views became more realistic.

“I think Americans are fantas-

tic!” Rossi said. “I would like to be an American because they are more intelligent than Italians.”

Hollywood and fast food are not the only things that come to mind when Italian teens think about America.

“The FBI, hamburgers, Obama, Brad Pitt and the CIA remind me of America,” Rossi said.

America’s sense of accomplishment also plays a role in the students’ thoughts.

“I think of America as the country where anything can happen,” classmate Marco Milo said.

Mainardi believes that America is a place of possibility.

“When I think about America, I think of people who have the pos-

sibility to realize their dreams in a place full of opportunities,” Mainardi said.

A couple of Mattice’s classmates wish to attend American schools.

“I very much like the schools.

I like the cheerleaders and the football players,” Bea Foroni said.

“I also like the fact that you can choose to take the subjects you are interested in, unlike in Italy.”

Mattice’s friends all agreed they would like to visit the United States to see the stunning sights the country offers.

“I would like to see the most important cities and Texas because there are cowboys there,” Mainardi said. “I also want to see the universities, Hollywood and the wonder-

ful landscapes like Niagara Falls and the Grand Canyon. I also want to see the ocean so I can learn to surf and lie on the beaches. I really just want to see everything.”

One student even expressed a desire to live in the United States.

“I would like to see the big cities like New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. I also want to see the Grand Canyon,” Gusma said. “I would like to live in America.”

In the end, students’ positive perceptions about America outweigh the negative ones.

“Coca Cola is the best thing about America,” Rossi said. “But, I really like everything about America...except McDonalds.”

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From Here to There BEIJING CHINA • 6,445 miles • Takes about 12 hr. 53 min.

• Beijing’s clocks are 14 hours ahead.

Sydney Australia • 9,199 miles • Takes about 18 hr. 24 min.

• Sydney’s clocks are 17 hours ahead.

Best of: Windy City offers countless attractions

By Karnpal Cheema With its world class dining, shopping, parks and friendly atmosphere, Chicago, IL is a frequently visited city.

To facilitate its millions of visitors each year, Chicago has numerous ways to access the city. Both United and American Airlines use O’Hare International Airport as a major hub, giving direct access to cities across the United States and the world. In the course of only six months, 1,500,000 passengers fly into O’Hare from New York City alone. Midway Airport, just south of Chicago also serves the city and surrounding areas.

Union Station (pictured far right), right in downtown, has daily train service from numerous cities including Milwaukee.

Once tourists are in Chicago, the list of activites to do is endless.

Virtually anyone can find his or her favorites in the Windy City.

Best of: Dining Dining in Chicago is no joke.

Alinea, a five-star restaurant on Halstead is noted for their 24-course meals that take roughly four hours to consume.

If one is not looking to spend nearly $300 on his dinner tab, Chicago has endless alternatives.

The Berghoff (see page six for more information) is a great sitdown restaurant with affordable prices and decadent food on Adams Street.

Best of: Shopping Michigan Avenue is synonomous with high-end shopping.

The Avenue houses stores like Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Chanel®.

For those not into apparel shopping, both Garmin® and Apple® have stores on Michigan Avenue.

A Chicago legacy, the Marshall Field Building now houses a three-story Macy’s department store. Note that Chicago prices may seem higher due to the city’s ten percent sales tax.

Best of: For Tourists For those visitors who think it is cool to stand out as a tourist, Chicago has just the thing for you.

Can’t walk half a mile? Segway rentals and trolleys with big win-

dows for picture-taking are available.

Architectural tours take visitors to sites including the Old Water Tower and the Bean (pictured left) at Millenium Park.

Both the John Hancock Center and The Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) offer observation decks that give a great view of the city. At the Hancock Observatory, it is highly recommended to take advantage of one of the cafes or eateries in the building as their views of the city and Lake Michigan are unbeatable.

What’s better than a roadtrip?

By Quinn Thompson

“I liked the subway more than a car because it was faster and there was no traffic. You can just go there and then you are done,” sophomore Doni Zenku said.

“I liked the monorail at Disney World better than a car because I could look down at all the people below,” sophomore Amanda McClelland said.

“I liked the train more than a car because I had more space in the train.

It also seemed faster because when I looked out the window, it looked like we were going really fast,” sophomore Becca Wenig said.

“It was a great time. The Ducks can go in water and on land at the same time and we didn’t even have to leave the vehicle,” senior Rob Schrader said.

Photos and text by Amberlee Perry

Photos: K.Cheema

Avid vacationers visit different locations Mid-winter is a good time to relax and go on vacation for the holidays. Junior Ryan Plantz and his family recently returned from a memorable vacation.

Plantz traveled to Cancun, Mexico, located on the Yucatan Peninsula. He stayed nine days at the Royal Resort.

“I mainly relaxed, but we also went fishing in the ocean and just had a good time,” Plantz said. “This is my sixth year going. My grandma has a time share down there.”

Plantz enjoys traveling to Cancun because of the comfortable weather conditions and social atmosphere.

“We go down there in the winter because it is warmer than it is here and it always seems to be full of kids my age,” Plantz said.

As with most vacations, some

Transportation: from a van in Perú to a bus headed to D.C.

By Amberlee Perry There is only one way to get to the top of Machu Picchu on the outskirts of Cuzco, Perú, a ride in a big, rickety van on a long, narrow, winding trail.

“I’m terrified of heights and most other countries are not as picky about guard rails on roads like we are, so looking over the edge kind of gave me a creepy feeling,” Spanish teacher Jody Ziemann said.

“But, I would do it again in a minute.”

When choosing a method of transportation, tourists should be aware of disadvantages just as well as the advantages. A traveler must

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be prepared to take on any challenge that comes her way.

“The advantage of air travel is that it gets you to your destination quickly,” Ziemann said.

An airplane may be faster, but sometimes the views are more important than the time.

“In a car, you have the chance to see more than you would if you were on a plane or train,” sophomore Sadie Smith, who frequently takes road trips with her family, said. “A part of the trip, besides your actual destination, is getting to see sights while you drive by.”

Comfort is another big factor in transportation.

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riding the bus to Washington, D.C. did not include very much comfort.

“The bus always seemed to be chilly, especially at night. It was so cold that we always needed blankets,” Yahr said. “It was also very hard to get comfortable enough to sleep. I found myself getting out of my chair in the middle of the night and sitting on the floor, using the seat as my pillow, and still not being able to sleep.”

Sitting for a long period of time in a cramped space with the same people can also be an annoyance.

“You may love your family, but after spending eight hours in a car with little siblings crying and

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fighting, you get sick of it quickly,” Smith said.

Traveling can also be hectic, and a hassle-free method of transportation is greatly appreciated.

“When I was on a cruise, it was very hassle free,” Ziemann said.

“You get on the boat, unpack your bags, and you never have to think about it again. They pull into the port, you get off and do your side tours and get back on again.”

However, Smith’s experiences on road trips with her family are anything but hassle-free.

“I have a family of six, so it is always a big hassle just to take us to school,” Smith said. “Preparing for a long trip takes forever and a day.”

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experiences are better than others.

“The best thing I did on the trip was to go fishing. It is always the most fun,” Plantz said. “The worst thing was getting sick for a day, but it was only a day.”

Plantz is not the only student to vacation during the winter.

Senior Lisa Schram travels to Rapid City, South Dakota during winter break.

“I go to see my family and to get away from Wisconsin,” Schram said. “I have gone there every year, except for last year.”

Last winter break, Schram’s trip took an unexpected turn on her way to South Dakota.

“Last Christmas Eve we flew into Minneapolis. Once we got there, we found out that they had closed the Rapid City Airport because of a blizzard,” Schram said. “We could not find a flight home until late at night so I spent my whole Christmas at the airport.”

Although last winter break did not go as expected, this year’s break was a different story for Schram. She made it to South Dakota and followed a similar schedule as past years.

“I go shopping at the Rushmore Mall every year and go to the movies with my cousins,” Schram said.

Although Schram had fun on her trip, she was not able to take advantage of everything South Dakota had to offer.

“I did not do everything that I had wanted to do,” Schram said.

“There was an outdoor skating rink, but we did not have enough time to go. I was the only one who wanted to anyway.”

• Takes about 2 days 12 hr. 22 min.

• Gas costs about $457.65

Las Vegas Nevada • 1,789 miles • Takes about 1 day 2 hr. 39 min.

• Gas costs about $223.80

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Colorado • 1,044 miles • Takes about 15 hr. 45 min.

• Gas costs about $126.47

Anchorage Alaska • 4,351 miles

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The Berghoff: classy dining at not so classy prices

By Karnpal Cheema

Like any metropolis, Chicago, IL has a wide variety of dining options, from a hot dog stand on the corner of Adams and State to Alinea, a contemporary restaurant averaging at $200 per diner, on Halstead.

A long time favorite among Chicagoans, The Berghoff, a restaurant established in 1898 as a brewery on Adams Street, is now only blocks from the Willis (formerly Sears) Tower.

Photo: K. Cheema

The historic building on Adams houses the Berghoff Brewery, the Berghoff Cafe, the offices of the Berghoff Catering Service and, of course, the Berghoff restaurant itself. If that is not enough, the restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, a lunch buffet and dinner. It also houses a full bar.

Stepping into the Berghoff, diners feel more like the are walking into a classy, prohibition era speak easy. Everything from the waiters’ all black attire, to the plates and cutlery compliments the Berghoff ’s inviting interior.

During our visit to the Berghoff for lunch, fellow diners Caleb Draves, Emily Engels and I were seated immediately by the host and greeted by a waiter to take our drink orders.

With our drinks, the waiter brought an array of freshly baked bread and butter as an appetizer

while we looked over our menus.

I ordered the Berghoff Burger, a staple on the restaurant’s critically acclaimed the menu.

Our food arrived, in the midst of downtown Chicago’s overwhelming lunch rush, in a matter of only eight minutes. All sandwiches came with an array of garnishes and delicious, freshly made potato chips.

The meal was astoundingly decadent, not only mine, but my fellow diners’ as well. Engels ordered the turkey BLT, and said it was the best she has ever had. Draves was also pleased with his roast beef sandwich.

My delicious Berghoff Burger meal came to a total of $13.56, which included Chicago’s 10% sales tax. Considering the prices of other sit down restaurants in the area, the meal was more than affordable.

The Black Keys continue to serve blend of blues, indie to growing audience

By Caleb Draves From their somewhat humble beginnings, The Black Keys have become one of the most popular alternative bands around, making night show appearances and winning various awards, including Spin Magazine’s 2010 artist of the year.

Natives of Akron, Ohio, the Keys formed in 2001 and immediately found success in their hometown scene. The release of their first album, “The Big Come Up” was well received by many critics, and was considered extremely successful for a brand new independent band.

Although the Keys have only two members, guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney, they continuously push what some would call limitations with each successive album.

One of the reasons The Black Keys appeal to such a large audience is their ability to blend catchy, but subtle pop influences with dirty, heavily blues influenced guitar work and indie-rock beats.

While one side of the band seduces classic rock and blues fans, the other appeals to the alternative music aficionados.

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of musical feelings. While most tracks are still built around the band’s blues influences, songs like “Too Afraid To Love You” incorporates a swirling psychedelic harpsichord, while inde-rock anthem, “Tighten Up,” among others, is out to prove that The Black Keys are not merely a one-sided blues act.

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Photo: K. Cheema Simply put, the Berghoff ’s central location, vintage atmosphere and outstanding food makes it a worthwhile restaurant where all tourists and Chicago locals should

be sure to dine.

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Photos and text by Amberlee Perry

How can students stay healthy when traveling?

By Terri Maul, RN, BSN

“The Goonies” captures audiences for 25 years retro film or not, this one is irresistable.

With the overall look of the film, one would not even notice it was made 26 years ago. The sets and costumes are something viewers could see in a film made today.

With tons of twists and a fresh take on the adventure plot, reactions to this film in the 80’s were nothing but positive.

“The Goonies has every imaginable funhouse flourish. It has crooks, bats, cobwebs, skeletons, a lovable monster, an underground grotto and a treasure hidden by some of the most considerate, clue-loving pirates who ever lived,” New York Times writer Janet Maslin said at the film’s release.

However, because there are first time actors in the film, some may think it is a bit cheesy. The chemistry that is supposed to be apparent between some of the teens is a struggle to make it seem natural.

Because the comedy is fit for every age, everyone will be pleased, especially with the ever-so-famous truffle shuffle.

Rating out of 5:

Hunting Licenses Sold Here!

Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-2, Thursday-Closed

“Jack a car and run all of them over,” freshman Arizona Wilber said.

Ask the Nurse:

Reel Talk

Instead of reviewing a new film, I decided to take a step back and review a movie that will forever be a classic.

In 1985, audiences were presented with the film, “The Goonies,” which was hit then and is a classic now. Whenever one is in the mood for a good laugh, this film is the way to go.

The movie is about a group of kids who find a map and go on an adventure to find gold from the legendary pirate, One Eyed Willie. The children think the gold will pay off the contractors who are trying to demolish their neighborhood to make it into a golf course.

At the beginning of their adventure, the kids encounter an evil family that is trying to get to the gold before they do. The family is willing do anything in their power to make sure the kids do not get to it first.

During their quest, the group encounters many obstacles. From falling boulders to breaking bridges, the group has a series of near death experiences.

Whether audiences are into a

“Curl up in the fetal postion and play dead. But... that is for a bear attack, isn’t it?” history teacher Bill Degroot said.

“I would just like to have some fun,” sophomore Levon McQuown said.

“I would find a blunt object and start bashing.”

“Trip the person next to me and run,” senior Rebecca Johnson said.

Winterfest Special

Long Stemmed Rose with Mardi Gras Ribbon Get a personalized Mardi Gras corsage for this special occasion

Roving Reporter: How would you survive a zombie apocalypse?

“I would rob a gun store and go on a zombie killing rampage,” junior Joe Deckow said. “I would use all the ammo and run.”

By Halle Daul

A testament to their hard-earned success, the Keys’ most recent release, “Brothers,” debuted at number three on the Billboard charts.

The album “Brothers,” while maintaining the band’s credibility as a blues act, showcases a subtle move toward the alternative side of the spectrum, and utilizes more instruments and effects, including a full orchestra on tracks like “Never Give You Up.” With their new material, the Keys successfully induce a range

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Traveling can be exciting, and exhausting, so be prepared for health problems. Whether traveling for fun, family, friends or business, there are diseases that lurk in many areas and physical problems that may keep you from being healthy.

Traveling in enclosed areas can be crowded such as airplanes, trains, cars and buses. The air is shared by many people, so it is wise to use frequent hand washing and cover coughs and sneezes with your elbow. Try to get enough rest and eat healthy as well.

Water in other countries is not always filtered like it is in the States.

It can contain bacteria, viruses and parasites. It is best to drink bottled water — be sure the cap is an original seal and not broken. Avoid eating raw foods washed by local water and do not add ice to drinks.

Use bottled water for brushing your teeth. Do not get water in your mouth, nose and eyes when showering. The ensuing traveler’s diarrhea is known as turista.

If you are traveling to another country, be sure to check out the Center for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention’s website to see if you need anything specific for that area. Go to www.cdc. gov and check out travel and im-

munizations. There is also a list of clinics where you may obtain the needed vaccines.

Traveling across time zones can cause insomnia, fatigue and upset stomach. When you travel from east to west, go for a brisk walk as soon as possible. If traveling west to east, you should stay out of the sun until the day after your arrival in order to adapt to the new time.

Altitude Sickness is caused by dry air, a decrease in oxygen and low barometric pressure at higher altitudes. People may have trouble at 5,000 feet. Symptoms are headaches, dehydration and shortness of breath. It is best to go up slowly so you become acclimated to the higher altitude.

Be sure to bring your own medications that you need including any over-the-counter medications for headaches, allergies or diarrhea. Other countries have their own formulas and dosages for medicines so it is best if you bring your own. Be sure to bring a written description of your health history and health problems in case you become ill and need to see the doctor. This helps with accurate communication with medical personnel.

Have fun. Be safe and be healthy by following these guidelines.

Enjoy yourself and Happy Traveling!

Photo: K. Cheema Bruce-Allington is confident in the fact that she can always lean on “Old Trustee.”

By Karnpal Cheema This month’s esteemed honor of Queen of the Lot is awarded to Amaya Bruce-Allington and her trusted Buick Century. Bruce-Allington is not sure of the car’s year of production because the carbon dating process needed to date it would be far too costly.

Bruce-Allington came into ownership of her car after her great grandmother, Thelma Bruce, was deemed unfit to drive at age 90.

Bruce-Allington has but one thing to say about “Old Trustee”, the name she coined for the beautiful reminder of times past. “It might break down, but in the end it will get me where I need to go,” Bruce-Allington said.

The bulk of “Old Trustee’s” long distance travels consist of trips from Bruce-Allington’s home to Berlin High School, Berlin High School to her best friend, Maria Rhein’s, home and Bruce-Allington’s home to Rhein’s home. All locations are well within 10 miles of Berlin.

Bruce-Allington fears her inevitable separation from “Old Trustee”. The separation will occur in about a month due to an insurance policy. “The insurance policy is about to end, so I am not sure what I’ll drive afterwards,” said Bruce Allington. “I might go back to having my best friend and driver Maria Rhein drive me around.”

If you have a recommendation for King or Queen of the Lot, submit it to Ms. Kuehmichel in room T115.

The drama club presents their annual spring play!

Hooray for Hollywood

Wednesday: 99 cent Movies Sunday: 2 for 1 Movies

February 25 and 26

Open Monday--Saturday 9 a.m to 9 p.m.

In the High School Auditorium

A comedy

Tickets: $6.00 in advance $7.00 at the door

Red ‘n’ Green

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Monday, January 31, 2011

sports Future Sports: Packers worked too hard to lose now

By Quinn Thompson

The Green Bay Packers have won their first NFC Championship in 13 years. They are set to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Arlington, TX at Cowboys Stadium for Super Bowl XLV on Feb. 6.

Both teams have proved themselves to be the best in the NFL. The Packers finished the season with two crucial wins to reserve their spot in the playoffs as the sixth seed in the NFC, and they went on to win three on-the-road playoff games against the Eagles, Falcons and division rival Bears.

The Steelers finished the regular season 12-4 at the top of their division and beat the Ravens and Jets on their way to their third Super Bowl in six years.

Although the Steelers are an impressive offensive and defensive team, the Packers are not going to have any problem leaving Arlington, TX with the Lombardi Trophy.

Aaron Rodgers and the Packers’ wide receivers will take advantage of the favorable weather conditions inside Cowboys Stadium.

The last time Rodgers played indoors, the Pack blew out the number one seed Falcons in the Georgia Dome. The same result can be expected in Arlington along with a similar performance from number 12.

Rodgers played poorly against the Bears, which is unlike him.

Yet, the odds are in his favor to have the best game of his career.

The Steelers have an outstanding defense, but the Packers have a better offense. Do not worry Packer fans, the outcome of this game will be 35-28 in the Packers’ favor.

Berlin local ranks top three goalie in Badgerland conference

By Halle Daul Twelve-year hockey veteran, Jon Krueger, may have experience playing for other teams, but he is a rookie to the Oshkosh Ice Hawks.

This is the first year the Ice Hawks became a co-op. Berlin, Winneconne, Oshkosh North, Oshkosh West, Laconia and Lourdes high school all have members on the team.

With eight teams in the Badgerland conference, the Oshkosh Ice Hawks rank second.

On the Ice Hawks team, Krueger is the only man standing from Berlin. This leads to some advantages and disadvantages.

“You have a harder time making friends, and you do not know the team as well,” Kruger said. “But, I got to meet new people and it is kind of cool playing a different sport than everyone else in town.”

Traveling from team to team since he was little, adapting to a new team has become second na-

Photo Submitted Holding the plaque, junior Jon Krueger and the Ice Hawks pose as a team to present their first place award at the Andrew Thiel Tiger hockey tournament. ture. of goals he lets through is 2.67 and he and levelheadedness to the team. As “I got used to moving to different has a save percentage of 91.2, which a goalie it is good to have both of teams ever since I moved to Berlin in puts him in the top three of starting these qualities,” Breunig said. “He refourth grade,” Krueger said. goalies in the conference. ally is the backbone of the team. He Krueger started hockey as a forPersonal goalie coach, Tom makes the big saves that keep team ward, but moved to goalie at age sev- Breunig thinks Krueger is a positive morale up, and it helps guys know en. Now, he is one of top goalies in influence on the team. that we can win every game we play the conference. The average number “Jon brings a great sense of humor in.”

Team comes together after loss of leader

By Jostun Pomplun After a slow start to the season and the loss of a senior starter, Kattie Gregor, due to injury, the Lady Indians varsity basketball team has begun to win some games.

Their current record is 4-8 overall, and 1-7 in the Eastern Valley Conference.

“The season has not gone as well as we expected,” guard Kelsey Gonyo said. “Between Kattie’s injury and some tough losses, we need to step up our game.”

The team has reworked their plays to replace Gregor.

“It is hard to replace Kattie’s speed and hustle, but we have been trying

to do so through defensive drills,” guard Maddie Koster said.

The offense is led by forward Callie Walker, who leads the team in scoring. At the beginning of the season, Walker did not get the ball as much down in the post.

“We have been feeding Callie a lot more and focusing more on defense since the beginning of the season,” Gonyo said.

Despite their recent efforts to restrategize after the loss of Gregor, the Lady Indians are focusing on improving other aspects of their play.

“Every team has something to improve on,” guard Hannah Kobishop said. “We need to improve on communication and hustle on defense

Basketball team ready to rebound

By Jostun Pomplun The boys varsity basketball season has not gotten off to the start they would have liked.

So far, the Indians are 2-10 overall, and 2-7 in the Eastern Valley Conference, with only one month remaining in the season.

“It has been a rough season so far,” guard Michael Falk said.

“Things could be better, but we just have to deal with what we have.”

Forward Toby Hegner, team leader in scoring, rebounds and blocks, knows what the team needs to do to improve.

“We need to work on defense and rebounding,” Hegner said.

“We are getting better. We just cannot turn over the ball as much.”

Though they have struggled during the season, there are a number of things the Indians have been successful in doing.

“The team has been better offensively than I anticipated,” forward

Photo: EDGE Photography Sophomore Toby Hegner has been one of the Indians’ best players, leading the team in many statistics.

Rob Schrader said. “Defensively, we have been alright, too. We just have to put it all together. Then, we could win some games.”

The Indians have some goals for the end of the season.

“The real goal would be to come together as a team and start playing complete games with fewer turnovers,” Schrader said.

Support from the fans is helpful for the Indians.

“I really hope we can get fans to come to more of our games because it really intensifies the game, and then we play better,” Falk said.

On Jan. 14, the Indians faced the Ripon Tigers in a game supporting Coaches vs. Cancer. Many fans were in attendance and there was a lot of school spirit in the student sections.

The team had a shoot-a-thon and bought shirts to raise money.

That game was also parents’ night.

“Coaches vs. Cancer was a good thing,” Hegner said. “A lot of people showed up. I just wish we could have gotten the win.”

The Indians’ next game is tomorrow at home against the undefeated Omro Foxes.

and offense.”

The Lady Indians are a young team, now with only one senior and three sophomores in the starting lineup.

Senior Breanna Polk has the most experience on varsity, and the rest of the team looks to her for leadership.

“It is hard being the only senior

on the team,” Polk said. “Kattie is still there leadership wise, but on the court I have to get everybody going. I am the only one with a lot of experience, so I have to make sure everyone is on the same page.”

The Lady Indians’ will play tomorrow night at Winneconne.

Photo: EDGE Photography The Lady Indians look to Breanna Polk, the lone senior on the team, for leadership.

Concussions plague athletes

By Quinn Thompson Concussion research has improved significantly from past years providing new information and a better understanding of how to properly handle this injury. Although concussion awareness has improved, athletes continue to be sidelined by this serious injury.

Berlin High School athletic trainer Melissa Johnston has experience dealing with concussions and knows how to identify them.

“Concussions are initially assessed at the time of injury using a sideline test. Depending on the results, that individual may be referred to the emergency room,” Johnston said. “Concussions are graded based on symptoms and severity.”

According to WIsportsconcussion.org, common concussion symptoms include: confusion, headache, nausea, poor concentration, memory loss and sensitivity to light and sound.

Junior Sadie Obrigewitch suf-

fered a concussion during cheer practice and experienced similar symptoms.

“I was up in a fully extended stunt and I fell backwards. I landed on the ground and the back of my head hit someone’s knee,” Obrigewitch said. “I experienced vision problems, memory loss, confusion, nausea and severe headaches.”

Obrigewitch was not the only member of cheer and stunt to suffer a concussion. Sophomore Shayla Ferrel experienced her first concussion during cheer and stunt as well and has her own opinion as to why concussions seem to be harming more athletes.

“I think concussions are becoming more common because of how much we push ourselves.

Being high school kids, we try to do our best. We push further than our limits can go,” Ferrel said.

Cheer and stunt is not the only sport in which an athlete suffered a concussion. Football sidelined at least one player due to a concussion.