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For the first time in Maine South's history, the football team played a night game on an illuminated Wilson field. At the September 25th game, around 4,000 people came to watch the Hawks beat Glenbrook South 40-7.

In This Issue:

NEWS:

Fall play

COMMENTARY:

V-show opinion

FEATURES:

Club 451

SPORTS:

Night game

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News that mattersf hy Curly Calkins

For the past month, the topic of many conversations has been the long over-due success of Chicago's beloved baseball team, the Cubs. Although exciting, the Cubs" recent playoff accomplishments have left a large portion of local news unvaried and, quite frankly, boring to those not interested in the wonderful world of sports. To these lost souls and to those who would rather steer away from the endless talk of baseball, this article is dedicated. Here is an update on some happenings in the world outside of Maine South and the ever-popular topic of sports.

In exciting Park Ridge news, we have a new mayor. If you haven't already heard.

Mayor Ron Wietecha recently resigned after serving Park Ridge for many years. As a result, the City Council elected Michael Marous, 6th Ward Alderman, to resume the responsibilities as mayor until May 2005, the end of the current term. This recent change in Park Ridge politics will most certainly bring new progression to the town as well as some new ideas on how Park Ridge should be run.

In national news, after perhaps the most outlandish election in California's history, Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected the new

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governor. He surpassed the other candidates with about 862,217 votes according to early return.

A local tragedy occured when IIT freshman. Amy Wiese, was found dead on Sunday, October 5, after consuming between five and eight mixed alcoholic drinks at a frat party. After an autopsy, the specific cause of death remains unknown, but the fact is that the death could have been prevented had there not been under-aged drinking at the party.

In Las Vegas on Friday, October 3, during a typical performance, Roy Horn, of the Siegfried and Roy duo, was attacked by one of the tigers in the show. The tiger bit him on the neck and dragged him off the stage to the surprise of the audience.

Humorously, the audience at first thought the attack was a part of the show. Roy remains in critical condition since the incident and it is yet to be determined if he will ever perform again.

On October 4, a Palestinian suicide bomber walked into a restaurant with a bomb strapped to herself. The bomb went off and the incident ended with the deaths of 18 other innocent people. The bomber.

a woman named Hanadi Jaradat, was a part of a rebellious Islamic Jihad group. In June, it is said that Jaradat witnessed the killing of her brother and cousin in an Israeli raid, and that this violent act of hers was a form of retaliation.

Suddenly, people are starting to consciously eat healthier. Because of this and also to meet a growing consumer desire for breast meat, McDonald's is now going to change their Chicken McNuggets into whiter, smaller pieces of meat. They are experimenting with this alteration for six weeks and will continue only if the experiment is found to be economically successful.

You may now sit back and sigh in relief because you know that currently there are other things going on in our world besides the Cubs and their playoff games. Reading about tragedies like a bombing in Iraq or the death of a naive college freshman real puts things into perspective for anybody." is okay to get overwhelmed with excitement over an important baseball game, but a fan must remain aware that the world still turns as Sammy Sosa hits a homerun, even though it may not always seem like it.

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J'oday Jji JjTCi.ory October 17, 1492 - Cliristopher Columbus sighted the isle of San Salvador, which today is known as Watling Island in the Bahamas.

October 17, 1860 -IThe first pro golf tournament was played in Scotland.

October 17, 1933 -Albert Einstein arrived in the U.S.- as a refugee from Nazi Germany.

October 17, 1979 - Mother Teresa of India was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

October 17, 1931 - Al Capone was convicted of tax evasion and sentenced to 11 years in prison.

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#A comedy night to remember hy Sara Wol.ski Fireworks, xylophones, snakes, printing presses, typewriters, homemade candy.

Internal Revenue scandals, controversial politics, philosophy, romance, crazy Russians, ballet dancing. Yes, this year's fall play has something for everyone.

Set in late 1930's New York, You Can 't Take It With You centers on an eccentric family where every member has a unique hobby and personality. As a whole, the Sycamore family, led

by Grandpa, believes in personal happiness and nonconformity, not to mention just being themselves. Mother writes plays, Father and his wacky assistant, Mr. DePinna, concoct fireworks in the basement. Sister dances wallet and makes candy, and Sister's husband plays the xylophone and prints random messages. Everyone does only what makes them happy, except for the second daughter, Alice Sycamore. Alice works downtown as a secretary for a Wall Street

tycoon's illustrious business. Kirby and Company. The Sycamore family's typical, calm, and undisturbed way of life turns haywire when Alice brings home her new fiancee, Tony Kirby.

Tony just happens to be the boss's son, and sparks fly when the two families meet for the first time. The two young lovers are thrown into one hilarious ride of sidesplitting "Meet the Parents" style humor.

Incorporating onstage fireworks, m e d d l i n g government officials, a drunken actress, and comical Russians, there is never a dull moment.

"This play is extremely well-written and carries some deep messages," says senior Matt Sergot, "Every character is unique with a distinctive personality that is so much fun to play. Overall the show is good fun, interesting, and has awesome pyrotechnics."

This comedy by Moss Hart and George S.Kaufman received a Pulitzer Prize in

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1938. "Even though the show won the Pulitzer Prize in the past," says director, Mr. Muszynski, "it still speaks to an audience as if it was written yesterday. It is not a heavy handed show in that the humor is still fresh and lively, and there is something for everyone to take away from it."

The cast has been working diligently since early September with Director Mr. Muszynski and Student Director Grace Elderkin. The crew has also been hard at work, under the guidance of Technical Director Mn Sanchez and Stage Manager Jack Montgomery. The play takes place in the Sycamore's home, a cluttered and cozy place that provides a welcome aura for the Sycamore's guests and the audience as well.

The set and the costumes, led by Mrs. McCleneghan, are all historically accurate and particularly entertaining, due to the eccentricity of the Sycamore family and their screwball friends.

The fall play premieres on Thursday, October 23, Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25 at 7:30pm in the Watson Auditorium. Tickets are S5 at the door. The play's light-hearted humor and touching sincerity is sure to make it a popular hit for the whole family. Be sure to make it out for Maine South's production.

Taking one day at a time

by Karen Magiera Think good deeds go unnoticed? Well, on October 25 they won't. For the past thirteen years. Make a Difference Day has encouraged volunteer projects throughout the country, rewarding the participants with recognition and donations. This nationally declared day was started in 1990 by USA Weekend magazine in an effort to help varied charities.

The top ten most imaginative and effective projects in the country receive a 510,000 donation, courtesy of Paul Newman and Newman's Own non-profit companies. Newman's Own, started as gifts for friends, is a salad dressing company that donates its entire profits, after taxes, to worthwhile organizations. Local awards are also given, such as the S500 awarded to a single local project by the Daily Herald.

Previous winners have also included those who taught the elderly to use the internet, started clothing drives, made cards for inmates, and organized a walkathon to support abused children. \\ The number \ of local projects has declined in \ the last several \ years, so this fall they are asking for more <y} \> support. There are no restrictions to the project topic, assuming it is for a worthwhile charity. Money can be raised for anything, ranging from children's causes to animal hospitals. It can be a one day event or an ongoing marathon

of activities. Your group can include just you and your mom, ten of your friends, or each and every one of your cousins. The possibilities are unlimited.

This is a chance to really have an effect on the charity of your choice. It is a day with local and national support that presents a great opportunity for / all types of individuals.

Besides raising money for your cause, there is a chance to help even more by increasing awareness through winning local or national awards. A good deed will definitely not be overlooked this year on Make a Difference Day. Head to www.makeadifferenceday.com for more information on signing up for the Daily Herlad Make a Difference Day contest.

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me euitpfsj hy KristI Kat: Go Cubbies! Cubs fever has not only swept Maine South, but all of Chicago.

Even White Sox fans have even been caught in the act of cheering for the Cubbies. On Tuesday. October 7, the day of the first game of the Cubs-Marlins series, one would have thought that it was a school spirit day with all of the Cubs apparel being worn. Instead of talking about the new Friends episode that was on T.V.. talk has been revolving around the amazing play made by Kenny Lofton or the three-run homer hit by Sammy Sosa. Even when the game goes into extra innings, everyone feels that it is neccessary to stay up and support their team. As Tom Cruise says in Top Gun. "I can't leave my wingman!" When the Cubs beat the Braves in Atlanta, Chicagoans stormed the streets around Wrigleyville, cheering for their Cubbies 1,000 miles away. It wasn't just a win for the Cubs, it was a win for Chicago.

The story of the Cubs is one that everyone can learn from. They did not have the picture-perfect year—don't get me wrong, it was a great season, but it was filled with some shaky times. The club had to deal with the Sammy Sosacorked bat controversy and injuries to key players such as Corey Patterson, but they prevailed through all of those tough times. The Cubs rose above all of the obstacles thrown at them to become the National League Central Division Champions. Not only that, but they also went on to beat the Atlanta Braves in the post-season series, something they haven't done since 1908.

The moral to the story is a simple one; some might even call it cliche: never give up. Sometimes you just have to battle through it. and in the end you will be rewarded. There are always times when we all feel that there is no point in continuing on, but we just have to pull through it and get the job done. Who knows, you, too, might be the next National League Central Division Champion!

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Lisa Nickele On a typicalhvMonday afternoon 1 trudge through the dimly-lit hallways of Maine South with my head hung and my hands stuffed in my pockets, barely mustering enough energy to make it the rest of the way through my daily trek to the much-dreaded eighth period flap class. Yes. the days are long and the work is grueling. But today, these things don't bother me. Today, I skip to class singing that "Sunshiney Day" song by whomever it's by, giving teachers highfives as I go. For today, I have been enlightened. Today, I realize with an extra bounce in my step, it dawned on me what an overly talented and exceptionally topnotch group of students I have the privilege of attending school with each and every day.

And (I pause with a shudder of excitement) the seniors seem to contribute the least to this sudden surge of talent and ingenuity.

Oh, what the possibilities will be!

I suppose 1 ought to give credit where credit is due. It is to the judges for the 2004 Variety Show that I owe my recent feelings of wonder and admiration. True, it is the expectations that I have for these soon-tobe performing legends about to act in VShow that have me bubbling over with excitement and pride. But these performers would not be able to expose (perhaps for the first time?) their tremendous possession of skill and creativity were it not for the fair and cautious judgment of the designated VShow judges themselves.

"What's all the fuss?" you're demanding, hands on hips, "You haven't even seen them yet, for Pete's Sake!" No, no I haven't. But 1 know. Let me fill you in, the curious and befuddled out there, in on just how I came to my current state of ecstasy upon discovering the almost inhuman levels of promise that our student body is currently comprised of.

First came the postings—who made it. who did not. I did not try out for anything myself, as I would most assuredly be laughed off stage, so I did not check "The List". However, others did. I calmly observed the reactions of those approaching the list: some bit their fingers and made their friends look; others raced up and scanned the list themselves. I did not know any of

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u these children, so I made my way to class fairly disinterested, head down, hands in pockets. How foolish I later felt for not knowing of the select few who had made the cut... to have overlooked such incredible ability and untapped worth!

"Come on," you're begging, "Tell me how you know that their talent so surpasses every high schooler's normal capacity for skill and originality!"

This is how I know. I soon came upon a group huddled in the hallway, speaking in hushed whispers behind Calculus textbooks and Hamlet handouts. I am nosy, so upon spotting a particularly freckly young girl named Curry, 1 inched closer to hear what they were saying. "Can you believe it?" freckly Curly whispered in genuine horror.

I became alarmed myself as I noticed she was trembling and her lips had grown white.

"Marco and them got cut!" I stopped dea^ ;a(L in my tracks, for there is only one Mar'| and that is the multi-talented guitarist thaT h^^ tried out for V-show.. .and he was trying out with Dorrans.

Note: We will pause for a moment and absorb the gravity of the previously made statement.

The name Dorrans is synonymous with the boy who has played drums since he was nine years old, wrote and played music, trying out for the band Off Balance and was asked to join...unfil they learned he was only 16. "16?! Come back when you're 18!" they had pleaded, for few had seen such a young boy with such gifts in music and such creative genius. So you see my alarm at realizing that this Dorrans, who could be traveling around the nation to perform for his fans live but for his birthday being a few years too late, was cut.

This group had it all: tremendous vocals with a country twist, choreographed moves to go with the brass, exceptional bass and guitar, Marco and Dorrans. It simply blew my mind. Shaking my head in wonder, I somehow continued on. Maybe it w o u J ^ ^ have been better had I just stayed put. f o ^ ^ P still greater shock was yet to come. Maine South Senior Tammi Triptow, age 18, dark hair, petite...I know I need not explain her Continued on page 5

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ontinuedfroin page 4 recent past but to solidify the recent impact of all of this. I will. Since 7th grade, she has held a deal with CRC & Forrester to produce her own CD. Her songs have been recorded (1 even have some on disc), the CD cover is in print. She forever has to turn down pleas to sing or yodel because hey, there's only so much a girl can take.

"NO! you re pleading, "Not her too!" Yes. The country singer with the long-standing record deal and her own agent was cut.

Forgive me when I confess that at first, I had to assume that the judges had been bribed, or perhaps had been somewhat artial to their own riends and acquaintances. This simply didn't add up.

Time after time, people that had been cut would trudge up to me and lend their story, all with great talent and promise. 1 couldn't imagine what the competition had been like.

And then the last blow was delivered.

Yes, the rumor is true: the entire Senior Class Act got cut. It has been a tradition at Maine South for the Senior Class to have an act devoted to them displaying pictures

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of them together as they sing along with accompanying music. This year, however, the entire class as a whole, and tradition itself for that matter, was outdone.

My shoulders slumped upon hearing this, and a single tear ran down my face. Who would do this kind of thing?

It's _ outrageous!

It's a conspiracy!

Luckily, my senses soon returned. This is Maine South. People are honest and fair, and lapses in judgment, especially to this extent, do not happen.

After all, the elected judges had to have been totally unbiased and credible judges of talent or they would not have been given their positions. The only solution could be that DORRANS, Tammi, the entire Senior Class...truly did not come to par with their competition. Although anyone can see DORRANS play at the Metro, for which he was good enough, in a few months.

So to the younger classes and select few who made the cut - congratulations! You will all be famous. As for the rest of us, let's not get down, but rather, let's get ready - this show is going to be something.

The talent must truly be over the top. I, for one, cannot wait to see it.

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School would be so much more fun if we saw people that weren't exactly the same every day. We're practically all rich white kids.

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-Matt Sollars, '05

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Jtudent Opinion

No way to ignore online gaming

by Alex Musacchio I am a gamer.

Not any ordinary gamer, 1 am a leet (similar to "elite" ) gamer. I am not the only one. There are a plethora of gamers not just at Maine South, but all over the world.

Gamers, like me, don"t just play for fun; we are e x t r e m e l y competitive. We go to LAN Parties (multiple computers hooked up to the same network being able to interact with one

another, compete in tournaments, and there is even professional gaming (yes, professional) where gamers/teams get together and compete for money and/or prizes.

CPL. or Cyberathlete Professional League (www.thecpl.com ), has been around since 1999, and has been increasing in gamers, spectators, and sponsors.

This past summer in Dallas, Texas. $200,000 was the grand prize for the game CounterStrike.

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Counter-Strike was and still probably is the number one most played and active online game. It is also the main tournament at the CPL. Other competitions at the CPL include Quake .^, Halo, RTCW. case moding. band concert, and also a B.Y.O.C. bring your own computer).

Every year online gaming is enhanced in some way. No one will be able to stop this growing trend. Hopefully more and more people will realize that it is more than a game, but a professional sport.

Even if you are not into the competition, there are still plenty of things to do. I mean come on, people, it's games I'm talking about! They are still fun to play and always will be.

Student Review Waiting for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azl<aba m

by Alex Theofanis If you're a Potter fan, you've read the five books. You've watched the two films, which were released in November of 2001 and 2002. You are familiar with the terms: Quidditch, Mudblood, Muggles and Bogarts. And now. Potter fans are anticipating the release of the third film, Harry Potter and Prisoner of Azkaban, which is currently being filmed in Leavesden, England.

Daniel Radcliffe, who is back to play Harry Potter for his third year, is enjoying every minute of it.

"It's going to be amazing," says the now husky voiced British teenager, as he walks around the set, stopping now and then to chat with Rupert Grint, who is back to play Harry's best pal, Ronald Weasley.

It's Harry's third year at Hogwarts, but a shadow hangs over him. A dangerous mass murderer, Sirius Black, has escaped the Azkaban Fortress - the wizards' prison - and everyone believes he is coming to kill Harry.

Harry can hear his mother's screams as she was murdered thirteen years ago. While

learning to cope with the Dementors sent to protect Hogwart's, Harry learns about the disturbing story ofSirius Black and his close connection to Harry's family. This story twists and turns with many surprising revelations. Although the release date of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is June 4, 2004, the trailer will hit theaters starting in November 2003. Look for Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson on your favorite shows when they start promoting in Chicago and NYC starting in May 2004.

l\/laine South needs more diversity

by Emily Altman Beginning when we're very young, we have all been taught to celebrate our differences. Non-conformity has always been preferred over conformity, and we have always been urged to take Robert Frost's "road less traveled by." But in a school like Maine South, how is this possible? It's no secret that we are the least diverse school in the area, and that anyone of a different racial background who goes

to Maine South usually ends up transferring to Maine East, where he or she can feel more at home. But how did this happen? Why is it that two high schools in the same town have such a huge difference in diversity?

I was talking with someone from temple who went to Maine East about ten years ago the other night, and we got onto the topic of Maine South's diversity-or lack thereof.

1 expressed a hope that someday our student

body would become more diverse, and she agreed it would be nice, but expressed her doubts that it would ever happen.

1 honestly do not see the reason Maine South is so un-diverse, except for habit. Bu now is as good a time as ever to break t mold. America has been called the meltin > pot of the world.

Why not reflect that throughout the halls of Maine South?

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The new Club 451

by Kara Collins There is a new club at Maine South. Club 451, which is named after the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, is the newest addition to the many clubs and activities here at Maine South.

In Club 451, students read new booksones that aren't in the library's circulation yet- and then write reviews about them.

These student reviews are then kept in the front of the library so that other students can read them. Hopefiilly, these reviews will encourage students to read more in their free time.

This club actually began last year when a few of the librarians and some teachers set up a monthly book club. The students were able to vote to chose what book they would read. Then they would meet and talk about a book that they had all read.

Last year they had about thirty kids interested in the club, and this year they

': ' .^ K'' / ^A ' V ^ ^U '' -^â&#x20AC;&#x201D;^ ^ ' hope to have more. The written reviews are still in the library so that anyone can look at them if they are deciding to read a book.

These reviews contain a summary of the book, the type of book, a rating from one to five, and the reader's personal opinion of

the book. Right now, one of the members is working on making these reviews available over the Maine South website.

Last month, the Maine Township High School District 207 Board of Education granted Club 451 official club status. The club's sponsors, Ms. Aldworth, Mrs. Retrum, Mrs. Knight, and Mrs. Schanou, are hoping that interest in the club will continue to grow.

The sponsors also hope that this club will improve students' reading skills and put some fun back into reading.

If you would like to become a member of this new club just talk to one of the club sponsors and attend one of their monthly meetings. You can find Ms. Aldworth, one of the club's sponsors, in the library. There is also more information in the library.

A special nurse

by Man Sergot When her patients leave after the final school bell, Kathy Tomassi, Registered Nurse, sits down at her desk to relax for the first time all day.

"It's an interesting job," Kathy chuckles, tufts of salt and pepper hair bouncing as she removes the stethoscope from her neck. "I do everything from pregnancy counseling to just taking time to listen to stressed out kids. Every day is different."

"I like my job. I love the education factor. Being a nurse in a high school is great because I can promote wellness instead of just treating people. I am trying to educate the next generation. That's what makes a better country."

However, the job does have its downside.

"I can't get the equipment I need," she says knowing that band-aids and ice packs can't help everyone. Also, administration seems to forget about privacy...health is a very private thing," she continues over the sound of students yelling in the hallway. "This isn't a well laid out office. I need a change of space," she says, commenting on the very small office she shares with her co-worker.

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She's not complaining though. "I had to pay my own way through college and I didn't know what to do. So I got a job in a hospital and that's where I decided, 'Hey, I'll be a nurse'."

She straightens up the files on her desk cluttered with pictures of her children and students, which is under a print of Monet's Gare St. Lazare.

"It's nice to go home and relax after hard days. But before I can do that I have to use the washroom, because I don't get a chance to do it all day," Kathy says jovially. "Then I can take my dog out for a jog."

In her free time, Kathy says, "I love crafts, so I spend a lot of time making tiles out of clay. I also garden. But those things come after I make dinner for my family."

With one of her sons at college, she lives with another son who has graduated and her husband of 25 years. "It's nice that my boys are older: we can have more grown-up conversations over lunch now."

When it's time to leave, Kathy packs up her things, puts on her coat, and walks out the doors after a long day at school.

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Serving up Brotherhood hy Claudia Sulkowski After a year-long hiatus. Brotherhood held its first meeting of the year on September 9*. The meeting discussed new projects and programs in addition to introducing the new members of the Brotherhood Executive Council. A large majority of members attended, with students ready to volunteer on a variety of different service projects.

WINGS, a returning program, is an organization dedicated to helping women and children who are homeless get back on their feet. Students provide a combination of literacy outreach, homework help, and mentoring children.

W I N G S volunteers have already attended their training session and have already been working since the beginning of October.

The homeless community receives great assistance from Inspiration Cafe, a restaurant on Chicago's North Side which caters to homeless clients.

Maine South students are able to help the restaurant serve food the their clients.

The REST Shelter is a women's homeless shelter, also located on Chicago's North Side. Every month food is brought and then prepared by students, who then serve the people at the shelter. It is a great activity to join and is performed every month.

Senior Citizens Outreach is a brand new Brotherhood program committed to the elderly. Twice a month, volunteers will visit residents at the Summit Square Retirement Home in Park Ridge. Their duties will

include everything from making and assisting with crafts, to playing games and simply just talking to those people with extra-ordinary pasts.

Although Brotherhood has worked with seniors before, this will mark the first time that members will interact regularly with them. This program is just getting underway and began meetings in this month.

Brotherhood also organizes many other service projects. Multiple car washes are

held each year that benefit charity. In the past, some of the proceeds have been donated to a fund benefiting the families of NYC firefighters killed in the World Trade Center attack.

The Spring Fling is a low-key dance that raises money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Each year, between to S3,000 and 54,000 dollars have been raised.

Brotherhood members also help out during the Winter Coat Drive, which takes place in December, and Market Days, which take place on selected Thursdays. They also help out at The Mother's Club Luncheon.

Future service projects may include assisting in a Halloween Trick-or-Treat for

children in Golf Mill and the Brotherhood Booster.

All of these service projects help a variety of people in many different ways. If you are a member of Brotherhood, you are encourged to attend one of the Brotherhood meetings or contact an officer in order to begin your service work.

There are many officers for this year's club that you can contact for more information on upcomming events.

The CoPresidents are Laura Jacox and Claudia Sulkowski. Laura is the WINGS chair and Claudia is the Citizens Outreach Chair as well. Other members of the executive council include: Laura Garafalo (Rest Shelter/ Inspiration Cafe Chair), Karen Kaczmarek (New Projects Chair), Ashley Rezaeizadeh ( C o m m i t e e Coordinator), Mary Pat Rooney (Spring Fling Chair), and Paige Smith (Membership Coordinator). The Brotherhood sponsors are Ms. Flint and Mrs. Briody. They spend a lot of their time assisting the officers with their projects.

Brotherhood is different from all other clubs in the way that they accept new members. If you would like to become a member of Brotherhood and are not in it at all, you can apply to become a member later in the year. There will be new member Brotherhood applications that will be^ available in January.

The next Brotherhood meeting will be' held on Monday, November 10th at 7:15 a.m. in the Cafeteria. Members are encouraged to come start serving.

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Antidepressants can be your friends

by Corinne Ullrich Millions of post-pubescent bummed out bums all across America have begun to discover that when no one else will communicate with them, because they won't participate in the futility of Abercrombie and Fitch, or because their presence all alone and swathed in black at the far end of the lunch table brings everyone down, they can find a friend in a pill bottle.

This at least, is what an ever increasing array of statistics show. More and more people are now comfortable coming forward to attempt to reconcile their emotional problems or disorders in the past decade. In fact, when speaking to students. it has become common for them to find pride in the fact that they're severely screwed up enough to merit medication.

On the national level, ADHD seems to be as epidemic in young adults and children Jas depression has become in the general population. Yet, unlike more identifiable physical health problems which still want for a miracle drug, mental health disorders have found constant attention in latter part of the 20th century. According to information compiled from the Food and Drug Administration, over 40 types of psychotropic drugs have been approved, at least tentatively, since the end of 2002.

Another trend seen among doctors and affecting teenagers, according to an article from Psychology Today in spring of 2002 is that many mood altering medication, and antidepressants especially, are prescribed in conjunction with one another. This can compound the danger of taking prescription drugs if the teen chooses to disregard warning labels to drink or use recreational drugs while on the medication.

However, not only those profiting on this inflation in the mental health industry view this as a good thing. The University of Michigan, which is opening the nation's first depression treatment center in 2006, sees L the increase in diagnosis and treatment as a blessing. There is a theory that they support, according to The Michigan Daily, is that many high school students aregranted accteptance into colleges of better standing

because they are better able to focus and function when drugged.

Still, the opinion will always remain in America that ADD and ADHD are conditions fabricated by doctors to ease the jobs of lazy parents. Especially in teens, where angst is expected, it's simple to dismiss depression, abnormal hostility and excess energy as phases. The problem with the surge in prescriptions is that it has become simpler just to prescribe a drug and hope that after six weeks (or three weeks, as is occurring in the most newly developed

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) sedation will kick in and any complaints about the miserable adolescent existence will evaporate.

Mrs. Mary Angioletti, who. along with Julie Hamrin, is a social worker at Maine South, agrees that there has been a rise in students here who have been prescribed various kinds of psychotropic drugs. She's noticed this in the past five or six years and especially in the last three. Ritalin in particular has had "a huge increase."

Mrs. Angioletti feels that, once again, the

drugs are better regulated than in past years, and that there is "less of a stigma" associated with being on antidepressants or other mood-altering medication.

However, she also expresses concern about the speed with which many students are diagnosed, sometimes for problems that are situational. This quick-fix may occur because teens and their parents rely on regular doctors or pediatricians to assess them. To Mrs. Angioletti this is "kind of like having a general practitioner take the place of a cardiologist."

With new drugs continually being tested and modified for the open market, many undesirable side-effects are removed from the process. One of the most upsetting of these can be the weight gain associated (especially) with tricyclic antidepressants.

This would be, obviously, a vast barrier for both girls and boys possibly already worried about their weight in high school and afraid they'll increase it.

According to many studies, this trend of an extremely high prescription rate is only expected to continue. That may be because the world is a truly more accepting place than it once was and now we're all finally comfortable with sharing our feelings. Or maybe it's just a simple solution for everyone involved: parents get whining kids off their backs, doctors and pharmaceutical companies get paid, and children can find academic or social advantages (or an income if they decide to sell out of their locker). That means it's time for a sanctimonious exclamation about how no long lasting solution can be so simple.

Which might be why, according to statistics, the teen suicide rate has risen at least 200 percent over the past decade.

Not condoning suicide, but a motive that one may find to want to kill oneself is that America today is overmedicating its entire perspective. When children and teens are essentially sedated, sometimes just for what are described as situational depression, they can't learn how to live with problems when they have been taken off of the medication after having adjusted to the version of life it allows them.

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hy Henry Lifton h\ Henry Litton The Maine South boys' cross country team has been very productive in its last few meets. Against Fenwick at home, the Hawks won with team captain Lee Camarano, Greg Udzielak. and Pat Moran sweeping the top places. Henry Lifton, Mark Fulara. Mike Verre, Brian Ruder, Matt Lucas, and Mark Naglevoort rounded out the top spots for the Hawks. Against Evanston. the Hawks lost

^B^^ a closely contested race due in part to a bad fall near the finish in which Lee Camarano was temporarily incapacitated. However, the Hawks rebounded at the Notre Dame of Peoria Invitational at the state meet course in Detweiler Park. Peoria. After a very fast drive down, the Hawks ran well in the sophomore race, with Greg Udzielak placing third overall in a race with over three

by Adrianna Stasiuk The Maine South girls' varsity volleyball team has recently found themselves placed in the top ten state team rankings of several newspapers. The Sun Times puts them in the number eight slot, while the Tribune believes the girls deserve the tenth spot in state. Also, the girls were recently seeded first in their sectional, placing them over ranked Hersey High School.

"Eighth, tenth, either way it's pretty sweet," says senior backrow Jenny "Lil'Z" Szaflarshki, whose nickmame is inspired

by hip hop's greatest Lil' Romeo, "We just can't get cocky now," Jenny adds with her nose in the air The girls practice like they're in last place, but compete like they're in first.

Occasionally helping the girls practice hard is Coach "smooth like butter" Butera, who can definitely put some heat on the ball.

When asked about Coach Butera's training, junior Meghan Polston said, "I had a Tachikara tattoo on my forearms for quite some time." Aslo coming into the spec gym during practice hours has been the boys' soccer team, equipped with cleats and volley-

hundred runners. In the varsity race, Camarano and Moran led the way with Lifton, Verre, Lucas, and Naglevoort also running well. The positive experience of running downstate will motivate the Hawks for the future and the team unity that was fortified is priceless. The Hawks look to upset at the Waukegan CSL race on Saturday. October 18.

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balls. "Instead of spiking, the boys delivered the balls with power by kicking the volleyballs at our forearms to perfect the passing technique," said senior Katie Waller.

"It was fun!". All this preparation is going to come in handy as the girls head into the toughest part of their season. The girls play in the Glenbrook North "Discovery" TOUM nament, then follow the next weekend wiif^ the prestigious Pumpkin Tournament held at yours truly, Maine South. The girls will face some tough competition, but embrace the challenges with confidence. \

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by Man Perille After their remarkable upset of the num- in the back led to a Waukegan goal and a 1 - second half, but with thirty seconds left. ber two New Trier Trevians, the Maine South 1 lie.

South was unable to clear and found the ball boys' varsity soccer team hit a tough stretch The Hawks then faced Palatine in a hard in the back of their net. Varsity then tied of the season. With many sicknesses and fought match. Mike Palermo finished a re- Highland Park 0-0 in the next game. injuries, the Hawks were not flying at one bound off a Roberto Barbanante shot in the It was a rough stretch for the team, but it hundred percent. is a testament to the They started by defeating strength of Maine South Glenbrook North with a score of .^soccer that they can escape 1, making up for last year's loss. a difficult period with ties Goals were scored by Jeff Weiner, instead of losses.

Jay Zukanovic, and Matt Bochenek, They are still poised to his first of the season. win the first conference "It warmed everyone's heart to championship since Maine see Matt throw his tiny, clenched fists South moved to the CSLin the air after his score." stated seSouth. and they expect a nior goalie Brandon Simmons. long run in the state playThe next match was against a offs. Get out and support more difficult than expected the boys' soccer team, beWaukegan squad. Jeff Weiner scored cause they are ready to take once more for South, handing them off again and will be facing a 1-0 lead. However, with less than some tough teams on their khree minutes remaining, sloppy play quest for state.

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These girls are on a roll

by Kristi Katz As the season winds down, the momentum of the Maine South girls' golf team has only gone up. Although the team's last week of dual meets did not conclude in victories, their efforts did not go unnoticed.

Against Glenbrook North, the team's goal was to be in the ISO's; this goal was achieved. Against Loyola, the girls' goal was to be in the 170's; this too was accomplished. And at their final dual meet of the season against Prospect, which always seemed to be the team's nemesis, the goal was to. once again, be in the ISO's

as a team, accomplished.Then the CSL Conference meet came along, but this time the girls' goals were much higher The team was out to surprise some people, and that's exactly what they did. Senior captain, Kristi Katz led the way with a fifth place finish, grabbing All-Conference honors with an S6.

Melissa Miller came in with a 92, and Katie Katz came in with a 93. At this point, it was all down to the team's fourth score from Meredith Wisniewski. After having a disappointing front nine. Wisniewski battled back for a final score of 118. putting the

Maine South Hawks in front of Evanston, Waukegan, Deerfield, and for the first time ever in the history of the program, Glenbrook North. The team finished fourth in the conference meet and tied for third in the CSL Conference for the season.

Next came the IHSA Regionals. where the girls narrowly missed qualifying for Sectionals as a team. The team did have two individuals qualify for Sectionals individually. Kristi Katz shot an 82 and Melissa Miller shot a 92 to qualify. These girls are definitely on a roll.

Congratulations to Kristi Katz, Melissa Miller, Josh Niedorkorn, and Scott Berleth on qualifying for sectionals for golf! Go Hawks!

2Q03 SPORTS Cross Country • Golf • Football* Girls' Tennis • Boys' Soccer • Girls' Swimming • Girls' Volleyball

Hawks light the night bacl( to bacl(

by Steve Contortw As the regular season starts to wind down, the Hawks face the toughest part of their schedule. However, it is not because they are playing highly ranked teams, but it is the beginning of conference play. Every year, the goal of each team in the CSL South is to beat Maine South. Conference play began with Glenbrook South on Thursday, September 25, the first home night game in the history of the school. The stands were packed, the mood was set, and the game was over by half time. The Hawks forced the high school slaughter rule, scoring forty points in the first half. Quarterback Sean Price, who was recently named the Tribunes' Athlete of the Month, went 23-26 for 319 yards and threw four touchdown passes in

just one half of play. The second and third stringers finished off the game, as the final score was 40-7.

The next Friday night, the Hawks traveled to New Trier to play the Trevians. For the first time since week one. Price did not pass for 300 yards (276 yards, 2 TD's).

Speed-wide reciever Alberto DeCicco had 102 of Price's yards. However for the first time all season, the running game began to find its groove. Andy Cupp found his way into the end zone on three occasions, and Wee contributed to the ground attack with 89 yards of his own. Another first for the Hawks was a defensive score. Defensive end Mike Labus, who also had a TD reception on offense, dropped into zone coverage.

picked off a pass, and took it to the house thanks to key blocks from Kevin Collins and Tony CoUeti, who had also provided the pass-rush behind the bad throw. Even special teams contributed the the win on two big kick-off retruns by Tony Zuhr. Even though the Hawks looked sloppy at times, they trounced all over New Trier, winning 42-14. And thus the Hawks are 6-0 (2-0).

The Tribune has the Hawks ranked fourth in state behind perennial powerhouses Carmel.

Hubbard, and Naperville North. When asked how the Hawks can handle the pressure of being 4, junior receiver Dan "Chuckie-Kid" Csuk said," We (must] stay focused and keep our eye on the prize, not letting our rank a^ feet the way we play."

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Blazing by the competition

by Kara Collins The high flying girls' cross country team is blazing by the competition. After a strong start to the season, the girls are hoping to continue into the post season.

Before they can make it there they must work past their problems. The number one runner, Kim Coppin, has been sidelined with a leg injury. With her out, her sister, senior Katie Coppin, has stepped up into the number one slot. Under her leadership the Hawks are sure to blaze by the competition and continue with their high flying ways.

The Hawks knocked off Niles West in their home closer on September 30. In that race the girls placed 1-2-3-4, an amazing accomplishment in the sport.

After a disappointing finish at the Wheaton Invite on October 4, the Hawks suffered another defeat to Glenbrook South.

In that meet a strange plague came over the entire team as two of their top twelve runners dropped out. Another top runner was ill and Kim Coppin was still sidelined due to injury.

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down, they kept on working and trying their best. The team was able to bounce back and performed well at the Addison Trail invite last Saturday.

On Monday, Columbus Day, when most students were sleeping in, these high flying girls took to a beach run. They met at school in the early hours and then traveled down to the shores of Lake Michigan. After a tough workout through the sand, the girls had a hearty pancake breakfast.

That lovely run and breakfast along with a tough week of practice is sure to help the girls out tomorrow. Tomorrow they will head out to Waukegan for the CSL Conference meet.

Second place is waiting for the team if they are able to knock off New Trier or Glenbrook South- their only two losses of the season. ^^^ The Hawks are looking to Katie Copper Annie Eriksson, Claire Forde, Stephanie Righeimer and Laura McGinnis to step up and run their best at Conference and at next Saturday's Regional Competition.