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NEWS StudefltS'Stand up against povert}'

FEATURES The history of Halloween

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ENTERTAINMENT Halloween movie picks

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COMMENTARY GSA dispk\ garners mixed feelings /

SPORTS Girls' swimmin plunges into Conference

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NEWS OCTOBER

27, 2006 • VOL. 43, No. 4

Stand Up Day a success

by Alexandra Wojciechowski

beginning of the school year, the group started out small, filling barely a half of a classroom Extreme poverty is defined as the of participants. However, the club quickly condition of living off less than one dollar a grew through word of mouth. The association day. Currently, over one began to plan billion people, that is one for their first big in every six in the world, event: Stand Up live in extreme poverty.

Day. The United Nations has set Stand Up Day goals to eradicate this state \vas first created by the year 2015; however, by the United at the rate we are going, Nations for extreme poverty will exist people to stand until the year 2047. simultaneously Well known groups, such and pledge to end as Oxfam International, extreme poverty.

Amnesty International, It is a symbol for the One Campaign, and awareness.

Maine Soiitn stands up to fight poverty NetAid, have put their best At the efforts forward to educate the public in hope meetings for Campaign for Action, you could that the citizens of wealthier countries will see the members scrambling over ideas to alert give support to the cause. Now, Maine South the student body of the upcoming event. The is joining the fight. group was in need of publicity and wanted Campaign for Action is among the newest a good turnout for Stand Up Day. Under the extracurriculars at Maine South, and it is leadership of Sasha Johnson, president of devoted to ending extreme poverty. In the Campaign for Action, students got to work.

Posters were painted and mounted, t-shirts were designed, and announcements were made during Hawk Talk The members had done everything that they could.

The day finally came for standing up, and the organization still had no idea how many people were coming. They believed that it could have varied fi-om 15 to 115 . The morning of the event, the group started setting up and placed out dozens and dozens of donated bagels from Einstein Brothers and others for breakfast. When seven o'clock rolled around, ClOl was filled with students, and all the desks were occupied. Finally, the pledge was read by Principal Claypool, and the total head count for people standing simultaneously was 123. Stand Up Day was a success.

The head count will be be added with other organizations' head counts and totaled in hopes to be in the Guinness World Book of Records.

This event was a immense stride in educating Maine South. Campaign for Action is working to keep the good results and turn outs for future proceedings, and furthermore, to have a positive outcome in our world.

2006 fall concert season

by Annette Dean

Although fall appears to be coming to an end, in the PA Wing, the fall concert season is just beginning.

This year's first concert will be tonight's choir concert, which begins at 7:30. This will also be the first concert for Maine South's new Choir Director, Ms. Espel. At the Concert, Glee Choir will be performing "Simple Gifts," "All The Pretty Little Horses,"" and "Goin" Home On a Cloud.'" Mixed Choir will then sing "Shenandoah." '"Ave Verum Corpus,"" and "Song of the Tall Ship." Following Mixed Choir, Concert Choir will perform "Water Songs" and "'I Will Be Earth."" Vocal Jazz will be performing "More 1 Cannot Wish You,"" and "Satin Doll."" Finally, Chamber Choir will sing "Jubilate Deo." "How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place," "O Whistle and I'll Come To Ye," and "Shout Glory."

The Musical Weekend will continue on Saturday with Band-O-Rama. Band-O-Rama is a Maine South tradition that will begin

B with a dinner at 6:00 in the Cafeteria, and wi performing Mozart's "'Divertimento then continue with the actual in C Major," and "Spring performance at 7:30. The Breezes." Next, Symphony Maine South Marching Band A will play Tchaikovsky's will perform many numbers.

"Adagio Molto for Harp including "Rebel Yell," "The and String Orchestra" along National Anthem." "The Wind with Elgar's "Serenade for and The Lion," "Maine South Strings, Opus 20."" The Alma Mater," and "Hail to the last group to perform will Hawks." The Band will also be Chamber Orchestra. be joined by the Hawkettes They will be playing in "Anything Goes," "Dr. Tchaikovsky's "Serenade Feelgood" and "Dream On,"" in C Major. Opus 48." Then and the Color Guard in "Joy'". all of the orchestras will and "Since I Fell For You." unite on stage to perform The last of the fall concerts Copland's "'Hoe-Down." is the orchestra concert, which made famous by the will take place on Monday.

National Cattlemen's Beef Violists Kelly Gaughan October 30 at 7:30. This Association commercials. and Dan Holland practice will be the first orchestra This concert season is for the upcomming concert concert since the creation of sure to be one of the best a fourth orchestra this year. In the concert, ever. There will be many exciting changes and string orchestra will be playing "The St Paul great repertoire. So. make sure to check them Suite." They will be followed by Symphony out on Friday, Saturday, and Monday.

3 E.coli outbreak in cattle College and Career Corner NEWS

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by Katy McCartney

The E. coli outbreak has frightened many people in the United States. CNN says. "The E. coli outbreak in spinach has killed three people, and sickened nearly two-hundred in half the states." E.coli has most recently been found in a cattle farm next to a spinach field.

Investigators on the case are trying to figure out where this outbreak of E. coli started. The produce companies refuse the claim that it was their fault and point the finger at the farms where the greens are grown. On Thursday, there was E. coli found in the feces of cows neighboring a spinach field. Investigators aren't sure, but this may have contributed to outbreak.

The investigators can't be sure how the E. coli could have traveled fi^om the cattle farm to the fields, but they stated, "We do not know whether the ranch used manure from the cattle to fertilize its fields. Nor is there evidence that livestock entered the spinach fields on the ranch. However, wild pigs roamed the property." Investigators continue to look at agricultural runoff, irrigation water and the hygiene of farm workers as potential sources of the bacteria.

It is important to understand exactly what E. coli is, and how it effects a persons body if ingested. E. coli is short for Escherichia coli.

It is a bacteria that is naturally found in the body. Normally it survives in our intestines, where it helps the body to break down and

digest.

When E. coli gets into other parts of your body, it causes many problems for you. The typical symptoms of E. coli poisoning are watery and bloody bowel movements, fever, severe abdominal pain, and anemia. Long term effects include kidney damage. This could lead to kidney failure or long-term dialysis. Most cases will typically last from five to ten days and clear up without medical treatment, but it is always important to contact your doctor if you suspect anything.

The most common ways for E. coli to spread varies on your lifestyle. It can spread from consuming contaminated food, such as spinach or the beef E. coli can also spread from person to person if you don't practice good personal hygiene such as washing your hands. Untreated water also proves to be a site for E. coli deposits. Rain and melting snow can wash E. coli into creeks, rivers, sfreams, lakes and groundwater. If you drink untreated water or use ice from these sources, you may become infected with the bacteria. It is also possible that e-coli can be transmitted through swimming pools, especially when there are young children who are not toilet trained swimming in the water.

The E. coli outbreak is still going around so be careful when you are ordering food at a restaurant or cooking at home. Make sure that all meats are properly cooked and ask if the vegetables were washed in clean water. E. coli is good to digest your food, but should not be living in the food that you digest.

Losing it all in a moment

by Nicky Priovolos The dangers and effects of drunk driving are not new. Every teen has heard of the dangers several times through his or her adolescent life; we can regurgitate the speech backwards in our sleep. Yet it appears that the warnings are not being heeded.

We' ve all heard the basic story: a teen makes the decision to drink and drive, catapulting a fatal car crash. The plot never changes, but the characters do. More often than not, when a teen sees a story like this on the news, they carelessly switch the channel or roll their eyes.

But what if the next time a drunken person gets behind the wheel, it hit closer to home?

On Friday, October 13, two teens were killed after their Homecoming footbal game.

Deerfield senior Ross Trace was killed instantly from the impact of alumni Daniel Bell's car colliding with a tree. Bell, the driver, had a blood alcohol level of. 132 was also killed

in the crash.

The boys weren't the only ones in the car that night; three more passengers were hurt.

Most of the time, these car accidents can easily be avoided by simply complying with the law. If the boys had not been drunk, the\ would still be alive and their friends wouldn't be fighting for their lives. In some cases, in addition to taking their own lives, drunk dri\ ers can be charged with murder if innocent b\ standers are killed due to their thoughtlesness.

As teens, we think we are invincible. The truth is that we are not. It's not always easy to say no to alchohol or drugs; but stop and think of the consequences. Is taking a swig of beer really worth endangering the lives of those around you?

Congratulations, Hawks; all the students w ho attendended the 2006 Homecoming dance arrived home safely.

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Get your Sweet Thang on

by Anna Wolonciej

propriate for any kind of occasion. It's not unusual to spot a businessman working on a laptop or a couple out on a date. Also, the service there is impeccable. Most of the waitresses are actually from France and can often be found interacting with the French clientele in their native language.

If eating inside, the coffee and I food are brought directly to I the table on expensive china.

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Wicker Park is one of Chicago's prime neighborhoods, located between North Ave. and Division Ave. on the North Side. It's filled with all kinds of small restaurants and sophisticated boutiques that have a distinct city feel to them.

Sweet Thang is one of the chic cafes located conveniently a block away from the Damen stop on the Blue Line.

It can be easily plioto b\ Anna Wolonciej spotted at 1921 the food is W. North Av- One of Chicago's most unique cafes can be found in Wicker presented Park. enue because of and the its unique name. The "A" in 'Thang" is ac- excellent service make it an unforgettable extually the Eiffel Tower, which represents the perience. history, theme, and mood of the charismatic There is also an interesting story behind cafe. the creation of Sweet Thang. The owner is Once past the Eiffel Tower and inside the Bernard Runo who actually grew up across actual resthe street and now taurant, you proclaims Sweet find yourself Thang to be his in a small •'gift to Wicker Parisian cofPark." Before his fee shop that creation, however, only locals he studied abroad, know about. and while doing The delecthat. mastered table pastries, French. German. baked fresh Dutch in addition daily, are to the French and neatly lined Tagalog he alup in glass ready knew. cases, and When he rewaitresses turned to the p/iolo b\ Ajimi Wolonciej are walking U.S.. he worked around serv- Sweet Thang offers a variety of pastries, including this deli- as a pastr} chef cious raspberry mousse. ing cappuccifor man\ hotel nos to people chains downtown, who come for all sorts of reasons. including Swissotel. However, when SwissoThe decor is also ver\ unique. The heart- tel decided to downsize and get their pastries shaped chairs give a touch of youth to an oth- from an outside source, Runo decided to open erwise rather refined restaurant. up his own one-of-a-kind restaurant.

The atmosphere inside makes the cafe apThe cafe has had a booming success over

the five years it has been open. It has even been recognized nationally and been visited by former President Bill Clinton. Sweet Thang provides an authentic feel of a small cit> restaurant.

The menu contains a variety of food but obviously focuses on sweets and pastries. If you get a good seat, you can even see the chef making cakes and tarts behind the scenes.

Sweet Thang offers croissants, brioches, and quiches for those without a sweet tooth, but for the rest of us, they have cheesecake, tarts, pies, mousse, and daily special pastries, all reasonably priced.

One of the waitresses at Sweet Thang believes that the reason the restaurant is so prosperous because it's appealing to so many people: "It's interesting because we don't get a certain type of people. We get old and young, tourists and locals, and all kinds of different ethnicities."

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5 The spooky history of Halloween FEATURES

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run around the streets to scare aw ay the dead.

This was taken very seriously, and some people were even believed to have become possessed by spirits. These unfortunate characters

by Ashley Koda

It's that time of the year again where everyone seems to be shopping for costumes, picking pumpkins, and visiting haunted houses. Halloween is almost here which gives us a great reason to dress up in crazy outfits and party.

Although most of us partake in this holiday, many of us don't know about the legend behind "All Hallows' Eve" and its traditions, such as bobbing for apples and trick-or-treating. Various stories arose about its origin, yet only one of them particularly stands out.

The legend begins in Celtic Ireland around 500 BC. For the Celtic people, October 31 was the last day of summer, which was referred to as Samhain. November 1 was the beginning of their new year. The people believed that on this last day, An h\ Ron all the spirits of the people who had Jack-0-Lanterns such as this one have been died w ithin the past year would come adapted to American culture from Irish folklore. back to find new bodies to possess for the next 365 days. would be burned at the stake by the other vilTo ward off the spirits, everyone would lagers. extinguish the fires in their houses in order to During the first century AD, Romans adaptforce the spirits to believe that the homes are ed this idea of Halloween and added some of cold and uncomfortable. The residents would their own traditions, many of which are still also dress up in frightening outfits and noisily around today. Bobbing for apples is believed

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to have been created on the day of October that honored Pomona, the Roman goddess of apples and trees. This was somehow included on October 31. This century began to dispose of the idea that the spirits were coming to possess them, and dressing up became more of a ceremonial practice.

The tale of the Jack-O-Lantem comes from Irish folklore. According to the story, there was an alcoholic named Jack who had a knack for tricking people. One day. he tricked the devil into climbing a tree and then carved a cross into the tree trunk so that the devil wouldn't be able to get down. Jack told Satan that he would help him down the tree if he never tried to tempt him again.

Satan came down from the tree and when Jack died, he wasn't allowed into Heaven because of his notorious ways or Hell because of the trick he played on the devil. Instead, Satan gave him a glowing piece of coal which was , placed in a hollowed-out turnip to keep it lit longer.

In America, the turnip was exchanged for a pumpkin because of its abundance.

By now, the legends behind Halloween have faded away and all we have left are the traditions. Even though most of the meanings behind them have extinguished like Jack's orisinal ember. October 31 lives on.

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Teens struggle to say "no"

by Erin Klein It's no secret that high school students drink alcohol, although the number of students who do might surprise many people. According to Teenhelp.com, over 70 percent of high school sophomores have tried alcohol, and almost half have been drunk at least once. Even though to many this may not seem like a big deal, the problems associated with alcohol abuse can be surprising.

Most students have heard the statistics on teen drinking, had the numerous talks on peer pressure, seen the effects of alcohol, and still don't seem phased. One Maine South junior stated, "Yeah, I know drinking is bad for me, and yes, 1 know I shouldn't do it, but I think as long as 1 don't drive, it's not acceptable—but it's understandable."

This seemed to be the majority opinion of students at Maine South. In an informal poll of 200 Maine South students of all grade levels, 148 stated that they drank alcohol in a social setting with their fi-iends. When asked if they drank before, many students laughed and said, "I bet half the kids that said no are lying," and asked "Who are the losers that said no?" However, because this survey was a nonscientific poll given without controlled means, the results are not as credible as a scientific survey. With almost 75 percent of students surveyed admitting to drinking, does more need to be done to prevent underage drinking?

Many students don't think so. The 24/7 rule helps to keep most athletesfi^omdrinking, but it doesn't appeal to everyone. One senior stated, "1 don't think it's fair that I can get

" / think it s stupid to get

into a car after they 've been drinking... I mean, how hard is it to call a cab? "

in trouble for what my friends and others do. Just because I'm at a party where people are drinking doesn't mean I will. We're encouraged to have designated drivers, but how does punishing people who aren't drinking encourage that?"

As the education of students on the effects of alcohol grows, is the number of students who drink changing? One sophomore said, "There are always going to be teens that drink, as in any high school. I think it's stupid for kids to get into a car after they've been drinking or with someone who has been drinking. I mean, how hard is it to call a cab?"

This seems to be the biggest problem associated with teens drinking. Students think

they're fine to drive a mile or so home, but a lot can happen in that short distance. On October 13, during the night, five teenagers in Deerfield were involved in a car accident resulting in two deaths. One of the teenagers, a graduate of the class of 2006, was taken to Lutheran General Hospital, and the other, a senior track champion, was pronounced dead on the scene.

The school had just won their Homecoming game and was to have its dance and parade the next day. The teens had been at a party and consumed alcohol, possibly drugs, and were driving home when they crashed into a tree.

Both of the passengers that were killed were wearing their seatbelts. Three of the passengers were fine, but now a criminal investigation is being conducted to figure out where the students purchased the alcohol.

As Deerfield High School is less than half an hour from Maine South, this accident strikes close to home. One sophomore stated when talking about the accident, "1 think that accidents involving teens under the influence are one of those things that people don't realize the effect of until it's too late and it personally affects them."

According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 32 percent of drivers ages 16-20, who died in traffic crashes in 2003 had alcohol in their blood, and 35 percent of people ages 18-24 have ridden in a car with someone under the influence of alcohol. Students need to realize that this can affect them and should find safer ways of getting home.

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Trick - or - flick mine i Ron's five blood-curdling Halloween horror movie picks

by Ron Feierehel ax. Seriously, though. Kubrick's adaptation Halloween's right around the comer, and of Stephen King's chilling novel can onlj be those of us who have moved on from trick-or- called a classic. NichfJson plays Jack Torrance, Ireating are generally left with nothing to do. a struggling writer who takes a job tending Generally, during this lime of year, 1 park it in ihe Overlook Hotel, a Rocky Mountain lodge front of the television, hoping that something that gets snowed in every winter, lea\ing the marginally scary will come on. caretaker and his familj cut off from the rest Never fear, though. There are some great of the world. Soon, Torrance loses his nerve horror movies floating around out there, other and becomes a raving madman. The movie is than the standard franchises, e\ en if Ihcy ma\ distinctly Kubrickian, w hile retaining enough not all be straighl-up horror films. They all of King's novel to call it one of the better fall somewhere under the horror umbrella, screen adaptations of his w ork. which for some though. reason seems to never lend itself ver> well tt?

First up on the list is arguably one of the cinema. most revered cult classic horror movies of all I think I'd be remiss if I didn't include lime: "Evil Dead 2." Bruce "Psycho" on this list.

Campbell, plays A.sh, who.

Alfred Hitchcock's while on a camping trip, 1960 film focuses on discovers the Book of the Marion Crane, played Dead in a s«:luded cabin.

by Janet I^igh. Heavy -Soon, thanks in part to rain forces her to hole Ash "s bone-headed actions, up at the now infamous the book unleashes a flesh Bates Motel, where she possessing demon, and meets Norman Bates, Ash is left alone to fend it played by a decidedly off. with only a chainsaw. creepy Anthony Perkins. his trusty "boomstick."

Hitchcock's standardand his own. rather dim. setting picture is totally wits. The film's plot may astonishing, and the seem a bit odd, but director pholit t ourf^sv of njllrnlottklhte: acting, storyline, and Ash battles the undead.

Sam Raimi's creative, dramatic pacing are frightening creatures, and dark, slapstick excellent If you check this one out. make sure humor make the movie an absolute must-see you pick up the original 1960 version, not the for horror fans. remake from 1998, which doesn't have nearly Next on the list is Robert Rodriguez's the same level of tension as the original.

Finally, 1 give you "Shann of the Dead." vampire flick. "From Dusk Till Dav*n."

This one is a total guilty pleasure. Ihc plot of Shaun. played b\ Simon Pegg, is a hopeless the movie centers on two fugitives. ,Seth and twenty something who works a dead-end job Richard Gecko—played by George Clooney in an electronics store. His romance with his and Quentin Tarantino—fleeing to Mexico. girifriend. Liz, is on the rocks and his freeAfter a series of mishaps, the Gecko brothers loading best friend, Ed isn't helping Shaun's meet and subsequently kidnap the family situation by silting around and playing video of Jacob Fuller (Harvey Keitel). a minister games all day. Then, the world is rocked by a struggling with his faith. Once they get to zombie epidemic, and Shaun is forced to get Mexico, their troubles are only compounded his life in line and save the people he holds when the realize the sleazy tavern they're dear. The mo\ ie works on two lev els. both as a instructed to wait at is actually home to scores solid zombie sunival flick and a side-splitting of vampires. Despite the bizarre plot, director comedy. In one scene. Shaun and Hd attempt Rodriguez uses his gift for low budget, heat-of- to beat back a pair of zombies by hurling the-moment thrills and twisted humor to create records. Captain America-style, at their undead assailants. "Shaun of the Dead" is a brilliant an incredibly enjoyable gore fesl.

For pick number three. I chose Stanley British take on the zombie genre, tilled with Kubrick's "The Shining," becau.se if there's one plenty of trademark British humor and a horror thing scarier than a stir-crazy Jack Nicholson, mainstays. it's a stir-craz\ Jack Nicholson wielding an Skip "The Grudge 2," and see these films.

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by Alexa Karas Directly below the Blue IJne tracks is a small restaurant with a dim setting that seems to be a ca)ss between a sports bar and a diner.

Bine Line Club Car. located on 1548 N. Damcn .\\ c. is right next to the Damen "L" stop.

Ihe setup of the restaurant has the kitchen in the center, a \\ rap-around bar, and alternating Kxjths and high tables to sit at for dining. The setting is fairly dim. but every few minutes the restaurant is illuminated when there is a burst of fire from the grills. Accompanying these frequent illuminations is the muffled thiuidering of the '"L" overhead.

There are many TVs on the walls and above the tables; some places to sit are merely onesided booths facing the inside of the restaurant The service is not very personal, but that's not much of a problem because you're so engrossed by the sights and sounds of the restaurant As for the food, there is an assortment of reasonably-priced hamburgers, salads, pasta dishes, steaks, and some seafood.

The chopped salad is particulariy ta.sty, and served on an interesting square shaped plate.

Although there may have been a little too much dressing, the overall diversity of the ingredients made up for it The mostaecioli a la vodka sauce is mild with a creamy texture.

The menu is varied, .so all of your friends will find something they love.

Another great part about Blue Line Club Car is their assorted side dishes. 1 tried the lazy-mac-and-cheese. The reason it is called "lazy" is because the pa.sta, milk, and cheese arc separated in the bowl. It is delicious if you decide to mix the macaroni or just eat it in. layer form: I've tried both. The sweet potato^ fries are unusual and a little hard to get used to. But once you do. you'll never go back to regular fries again. For the advenluiious ty pc. the carrot puree soup is quite the taste bud challenge. It is comprised of carrots blended, into a paste and maple syrup. I cannot decidei if it is ultimately too sweet or too sour.

I On .Mondays, Blue Line C'lub Car has a Board Game Night, so bring your Monopoly.

Clue, or Scrabble board along. lb get to this restaurant take the CTA Blue Line to Damen As you exit through the doors of the station, you will see the diner straight ahead. You can't miss it

8' Revisiting an old classic ^HTERTirNMENT

OCTOBER

by Tom Berg

Next month, on November 19. Nintendo will release their next-generation game console, along with the newest edition in the Zelda series. "The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess." Like most new Zelda games released on consoles, "Twilight Princess" will be compared to perhaps the greatest Zelda game ever made, "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time." released on the Nintendo 64 in 1998. Seeing as "Twilight Princess" comes out in less than one month, 1 decided to take a look back at this milestone in the series to see what this new game will be up against.

After re-loading my old file and taking a look around, all the memories of the game came flooding back to me. Although the graphics aren"t outstanding for today's standards, they were stellar when the game was released. It's the exact same with the music and sound effects: all three created a great environment to play in. The stor)' was spectacular, and even though there was no

voice acting in the cut-scenes, the characters still connected with you.

One of the highlights of this game that ties in with past and present entries in the series is the game play. This was tlie first Zelda game that was in 3-D, so it had a lot to prove as soon was announced, lassed the challenge flawlessly by introducing a brand new targeting ^ system, which made ÂŁ fights in the game i enjoyable, while all ' ^ of the simple things t remain streamlined I as well.

"5 Another thing that made this game enjoyable was the variet>' of weapons. There were standards like the bow and arrow and sword, while there were also odd entries, like bombs that sprint at enemies and boots that let you float for a time. The best thing

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is that practically all of the items you obtain are used against an enemy or boss at least once. For example, one boss requires you to throw bombs into his mouth to stun him. and then chop him down with the sword until he's finished.

Perhaps the most underestimated part of this game was the side-quests. From a fishing mini-game, to collecting more heart pieces to extend your life bar, to trading sessions that can get you a great item if you have the patience, this game is chock-full of extra material. If you get bored with the main quest, which 1 highly doubt you will, then there's a lot of extra stuff to do w ith the downtime left over.

"Ocarina of Time" is still one of the greatest games ever made. Just about everything in it was done right, and it all added up to be at least the very best game on the Nintendo 64.

This game has been the standard by which all Zelda games have been judged since 1998, and it remains so today. Let's hope "Twilight Princess" can fulfill the high hopes set by Zelda fans and reach the peak set by "Ocarina of Time."

An age-old question: are you a Jackie or a Marilyn?

by Courtney 1 'inopal Her personal designer, Oleg Cassini, dressed her There are many adjectives style can be in clothes that were always unique, but at the defined by: preppy, gothic, classic, quirky, same time, very simple in their design. People trendy, laid-back, urban, vintage, hip, bohemian, who are "Jackies" start with basic pieces such sporty, ail-American...the list goes on. Whatever as cardigans, good-fitting jeans, collared white you may define your style as. what it ultimately shirts, or colorf\il tees. They then accessorize comes down to is one question: are you a Jackie their outfits with unique accessories, maybe even the iconic Jackie Kennedy sunglasses. If or a Marilyn?

In history, Jackie Kennedy and Marilyn you are a Jackie, you don't follow trends too Monroe are major beauty and st)le icons for religiously, but rather stick to the pieces of different reasons. Jackie Kennedy was the clothing that work for you and accessorize to demure, yet always well-dressed, elegant, and make an outfit all your own. A typical Jackie beautiful first lady of the United States. She outfit would include something like dark wash represented a kind of understated beauty many jeans, flats, a colored tee shirt layered with a women still strive for toda>. Marilyn Monroe cardigan on top. and accessories such as pearls was the risk-taker, a Hollywood starlet who or a scarf tied as a headband, something unique wasn't afraid to wear short shorts and leopard but not over the top. Just because you are a print tops, or stand over a grate w ith her dress Jackie, it doesn't mean you dress exactly like flying up. These two women represent more her. It just means you favor a more understated than the clothes they wear. They represent two way of dressing.

If you are a Marilyn, you like to take risks ways to put yourself together: classic or wild.

Understated brunette or blond bombshell. As with your fashion. Who cares if animal prints you may soon discover, there is a little bit of may be in this season but not forever? If you like zany prints or anything else trendy, you'll Jackie or Marilyn in all of us.

If you are a Jackie, you most likely stick to buy it. Marilyn's are fashion chameleons. As a the classics. In Jackie's time, she was known for Marilyn, one day you may feel like wearing a always having consistently well-fitting clothes. mini skirt with leg warmers and stilettos, and

the next you could wear skinny jeans with a crazy-print top. In Monroe's time, she took risks with her clothes by wearing dresses with daring cuts or big jewelry. Monroe followed trends of her era but made those trends her own, kind of like Kennedy. If you take risks with your makeup, you may also be a Marilyn. Unlike the understated makeup Jackie Kennedy wore, Monroe had a curly bob, very thin brows, and red lipstick that popped. If you describe your clothes as bold, you are probably a Marilyn.

No matter what Marilyn wore, the girl always made it work like there was no tomorrow. Her bold taste and personality made her easy to remember.

Some girls know from the time they are bom whether they are a Jackie or a MarilvTi. For me, I've always been a Jackie. For some people, though, it takes some inner soul searching to decide. Looking in your closet can be a good way to tell which icon you resemble more. Who says you can't be both a Jackie and a Marilyn?

Experimenting with both types of clothes can be beneficial to creating a look all your own.

The thing that matters most is that you always slay true to your sty le, whether you're a Jackie, Marilyn, or anywhere in between.

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GSAflagdisplay: alterations okay?

by Michael Coyne

by Jen Ingbretson

If any of us missed the display in the A-vving, here's the gist: October The A-wing display case has once again become a haven to our is Gay/Lesbian History month. school's GSA to exhibit October as Lesbian/Gay History Month. Since Whether or not one agrees with the GSA or the "Gay Rights the GSA first started in March of the 2003-2004 school year, it has Movement" in general—I consider myself a champion of the Judeoendured its share of ridicule as well as a group of supporters and allies.

Christian values that this country was founded upon—their fight Along with Hawk Pride and a few Southwards articles, the GSA has had tactics need help. no trouble in making itself known throughout Maine South.

The focal point of the display in the A-wing is a rainbow-colored The flag, now making its second appearance with the GSA display perversion of our American flag. I don't care what you think you're case, has seemed to cause a deep sense of anger by fellow Hawks. fighting for; you do not ever have the right to manipulate the United Seen by some as "distasteful" and an "abomination," the flag has been Stales flag to represent your point. It is reprehensible to manipulate, viewed as a hideous distortion that goes against the original cause and distort, or redefine the flag in any values that it represents. The use of way. Flag-burning demonstrations the flag, as felt by the GSA, has been were stopped for exactly the misinterpreted in its meaning. The same reason. The flag symbolizes point of the combined flags is only freedom, justice, democracy, and showing how those who are of any order. When I recite the Pledge of sexual orientation can have pride in Allegiance every day, I truly mean their lifestyle and also be equally those words. I love America, and I proud to be American. love the flag that represents her.

The rainbow flag has been used in American history is riddled many cultures for years. In the past with examples of flag defamation, it has symbolized biblical promise, and the punishments these people which represented hope, diversity, deserved. In the 1980s, flag burning and yearning. All the colors of the was a common form of rebellion. rainbow represent all flags in one.

In 1997, after a victorious game, Today, many variations of the rainbow a lacrosse goalie in Buffalo, New flag are used. The flag was adopted York threw a U.S.flagon the ground in 1925 as the official symbol for the and proceeded to snap its pole in International Co-operative Alliance. pholo h\ Ran heifrei\el The GSA flag has been on display in the A-wing Jor Lesbian/Gay two. The goalie, a Canadian citizen, The flag originated in Italy in 1961 History Month in October. was charged with misdemeanors and was used in a peace march to and his visa was jeopardized. In 2003, two American flags were burned protest nuclear weapons. In 2002, it was also used in campaign against in Portland, Oregon outside of a Bush-Cheney fundraiser. The flag's the war in Iraq. In earlier times. Native Americans used a similar flag colors and/or symtx)ls have been altered time and again to support with the blue background with stars to represent the stars in the sky as anything from racism to anti-American movements. The list is endless. a guide. The fact that the GSA has borrowed the basic layout design of There are laws in place preventing mutilation, soiling, or destruction of the American flag which was already borrowed from others proves that American flags, and these laws should be harsher. I see no difference nothing is wrong in altering the flag in order to represent something between desecrating a preexisting flag and creating your own to warp else. or twist the cause of the original.

The last thing the GSA would want is to be is disrespectful of what Intentional or not. the transformation of the American flag into a the U.S.flagstands for. Flag burnings and such other heinous and crude "gay-rights" flag implies the reaction of one of two interpretations: acts were of a much more hateful and discriminatory nature than using either, "All of America agrees with me," or, "All of America is the flag to represent a proud display of identity. gay." I'm an American, but neither of these statements qualifies me.

To have pride in America and what it stands for means to believe Therefore, not onl> is that flag objectionable on moral grounds, but it injustice, freedom, and equality. The rainbow flag is seen as a symbol also conveys false messages. for representing diversity and tolerance to all people. Bringing in the The ga\ rights organizers and supporters see the movement, as do I. numerous Hawk Pride lessons, it is hard to comprehend the idea of as a battle, but their arm> "s banner is over the line. If you think you're discouraging the use of the Rainbow-American flag. The idea that it's in a war, that's fine, but you have to fight properi>. In a civilized nation, "reprehensible" to encourage tolerance of others and promote diversity, you must find the proper forum for your v oice. That forum is not the like the flag does, is un-American in itself. display case in the A-wing. In a ci\ ilized nation, one cannot distort the Are we all merely Americans? No, being American is a small part of flag to suit his own ideals. That thing in the display case in the A-wing who we are. Religion, ethnicity and other characteristics help make us is the definition of distortion. If \ou want to say that you're proud to be who we are as a whole. As people, we are united as a nation. As smaller an American and proud to be gay, > ou are welcome to fly two separate sects in our own society, we are also united under our own banner. The flags, but do not fuse them both into one detestable mutation. You have right to voice our own beliefs and show our pride is part of the freedom a right to your beliefs, and \ou have a right to voice your beliefs, but we are entitled to in America. You can support us, ignore us, or argue in so doing, you must respect your nation. with us. Either way, we're here to stay.

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Hawk spirit prospers

by Jen Ingbrelson

lessons. Words of wisdom have flowed from many teachers who have tried to relate to us On a dreary day last year, while sitting in and prove what they have learned thus far fourth period with a very exasperated teacher, from living. Considering ethics, religious we began an unscheduled discussion about beliefs, political stances and personal morals, how the lack of respect flowing through Maine each teacher can find justifiable ways to teach South over the past few years is appalling. To and guide us. The limit of what teachers allow the point of ripping out our hair and screaming us to do and say can effect each student and bloody murder, students and administrators their views on their teachers. have tested their levels of patience with each However, teacher and student debacles are other. The seemingly bad behavior of students not the only situations that have recently happening outside of school is affecting the caused a ripple in the Maine South student relationship with staff and students inside the body. school.

Given past facts, some of the surrounding c o m m u n ity sees Maine South students as snobbish preppy drug addicts, amongst other supposedly "true" labels.

With the untimely deaths of f o r m e r students, news articles, and numerous parental phow courtesy of Hawk Pride nehsiie outrages of Hawk Pride stays strong despite recent challenges to our continued school s reputation drug use, it Some of the staff have come to the seems so trying to keep the good reputation of conclusion that it would be easier to just our school name. assume we are up to no good rather than listen The bad can outweigh the good, but in to our actual agenda. From outright arguing, to this case, it's simply not plausible. From obscene finger gestures, to pressing the dress the genuine success of our football team, to code to new and daring limits, it is easy to see charity drives, support of Make-A-Wish cases, how teachers can lose their tolerance and their and many other accomplishments made by temper. after-school clubs and athletics here at South, The teenage mind is a frightening place the negative incidents that have tainted our at times, but is also understandable to those school name cannot ftilly shatter our school's who realize the pressures that teens deal with reputation. today. Nowadays, dealing with the pressures of To have pride in something you must first parents, friends, homework, and the inevitable have pride within yourself Many students will and never-ending test of popularity all seem so be honest and say that "no. we're not perfect: long ago to adults. We can express ourselves at we have problems like any other school, and our own discretion, but the extent to which it's some of them happen to be bigger issues allowed to go on within the school atmosphere here." Regardless of the lack of attendance at is indeed cause for concern. assemblies or effortless approaches at a few Teachers think they are to teach us whatever monthly Hawk Pride lessons, the amount of the lesson is in the chapter of the required spirit and pride of being a Hawk has proudly book. Yet, from experience, what we have been displayed in many situations and will learned and have taken to heart are different continue to prosper.

-Mallorv Machon '08

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"Mike Ditka.'

-Bobby Colletti '08

-Joanna Charytonik & Kellie Donhoe '09

'Emo.''

-Brett Beaugureau '07

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Another costume-less Halloween

by Sarah Collins

Another year, another ruined Halloween.

The one day of the year where you could dress up like an idiot without showing school pride, and what did they do? They took it away from us. 1 suppose we should have known. Oh well, freedom of expression is for suckers.

Now, we all know the argument. Costumes distract us from learning. Well, not so much costumes as scantily-clad females. First of all, let's face facts. Guys don't need costumes to let their minds drift from academics to less appropriate topics. We all got the hormone speech in middle school. We know how this plays out. So let's not dwell on that.

Let's instead dwell on the fact that no one can honestly walk around this school and pretend a dress code exists. We don't even need to wear pants anymore, just a long shirt and leggings. This school even mandates revealing clothing — look at badminton, or tennis, or volleyball, or gymnastics... you see, Halloween could be the one day of the year where we actually did wear clothes. No one can dress up without first getting dressed.

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by Kelsey Keith I have no doubt that at some time or another, every Maine South student has awoken on a school day morning and thought, "Oh gosh, 1 have so many things to do today before I can get back into this bed," and then reluctantly pulled themselves out from under the warm, toasty covers to go to school.

Sleep deprivation, unfortunately, is not something you can add to a laundry list of things you need to fix (like the cleanliness of your room or your math grade) and then ignore until you feel like dealing with it. It nags at you like a dog does for food until you give it what it wants, which coincidentally, is what you don't have: time.

The amount of sleep one needs to be completely rested can be manipulated to an extent by nufrition and exercise, but the determining factor is your circadian rhythm or biological clock. Some of us definitely got cheated out of that in the gene pool: if I don't get at least nine hours of sleep, I will be yawning all day.

right? So, if our school required costumes, that simply cannot be denied. By removing we would actually have to wear clothes. It's costumes from our Halloween, this school brilliant. is clearly impeding our learning abilities.

And if we're all wearing costumes, Our teachers must dress up in a ridiculous the teachers might as well join in on the manner, not because 1 want a banana to teach fun. This would me Calculus, but for really diminish the greater good of the presumed America. distractions to We c a n n o t let learning that learning be cast aside costumes cause. for petty reasons such Because, honestly, as poorly dressed who would you nurses. America needs rather learn our bright young minds Calculus from, stretched to their fullest potential, and only your teacher or the ,,j«^a-, < ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ _ B ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ' ' ^ Rasputin can do that. guy in the banana - ^ " ^ ^ ^ ^ " ^ ^ H S E . ^ , , , ! , . „.,,,», suit? "This math is Remember the Halloweens when we were told The administration needs to reconsider bananas, B-A-N-Ato wear costumes to school?

N-A-S!" C'mon, that would be the only time 1 its costume policy, or else forgo its civic dut} could learn Calculus. Teachers could even go to educate us. Just think: Halloween couk the educational route. A mole could teach you be transformed into a holiday of the mind. ; Chemistry, Rasputin could teach you History, holiday for knowledge. And believe me, wt. and the Incredible Hulk could teach you Total need to get all our of learning in on Halloween Body Conditioning. The possibilities are because Wednesday, we're going to be way tot,' limitless. These are educational opportunities hopped up on candy to pay attention.

Despite the diminishing amount of sleep we seem to get as we age. there is an upside to this predicament. There are two types of sleep—non-REM and REM. REM stands for rapid eye movement because it is the period of sleep where high cerebral activity is recorded.

This is the time where we dream. Non-REM is obviously, non-dream sleep, but it is also when we experience the utmost stage of relaxation and our muscles and body systems recover from the taxing day.

Thankfully, as we age, the percentage of sleep spent in recovery sleep mode {non-REM sleep) steadily increases up to 90 percent.

As infants, dream sleep mode (REM sleep) comprises up to 80 percent of sleep.

So biology, in fact, is working for us; yet we still find ourselves in a zombie-like state.

Unfortunatelv some students, college and high school, take caffeine pills such as Nodoz. or drink insane amounts of pop and'or coffee just to get through the day. Although these temporan, solutions can be picked up at the grocer\ store and don't take away any of our precious time, they can yield serious consequences. In large quantities, caffeine is poisonous. Too much of this substance in your system can cause vomiting, dizziness.

fever, and inability to sleep, not to mention, the stains that erode teeth and leave yellowed smiles.

There is never an easy answer that works, and the answer to this problem is probably one of my least favorites to hear: time management. It seems we always have to schedule and allocate time to make sure everything is taken care of, and [ find it quite ridiculous that I have to do the same thing with sleep. Sleep shouldn't be like another assignment. Although J love it. J can't always finish it on time. That's why it is necessary that we cut out the unnecessary activities that we allow to eat up our hours.

Most people are guilty of sitting in front of their computer with the intention to write a paper, but then end up searching through Facebook or talking on AIM. I have the tendency to shop. I find twenty different outfits that I want in the thirty minutes when I should have been doing my Calculushomework.

If we all spent that extra hour or two we waste daily doing meaningless things in our beds instead, I am almost positive we would be less crabby, have fewer bags under our eyes, and maybe even enjoy our days just a little bit more.

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by Meghan O 'Keefe

The girls" tennis season is coming to an end. The girls have done a lot to be proud of this season. They recenth played in conference, and they achieved fourth place out of six teams.

The team faced different odds this year than the> have in the past. Two new teams played in their sectionals, Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South. Both are highly

competiti\e schools. For singles. Kale Peczkowski and Therese Loera plaved in Sectionals as the top two on the team. The doubles teams were Courtney Hogland and Kasia Kociuba, along with Tina Hold and Caitlin Wilda, the top two as well.

At Sectionals. Peckowski just made state v\ hen she placed fourth out of the ten schools that played in the meet this year. Coach Elizabeth Exkhardt says of the results, "Overall, we would have liked to

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qualif\ more people for state." She isn"l disappointed in her team, though, "The people we lost to at Sectionals were good pla\ers." she admitted.

Peckow ski is one of the ten seniors who will be graduating this year. Eckhardt says this will make for a \oung team next year, looking to the future of the team. So even though this season may not have been as accomplished as it has been in the past, there's still a lot to look forward to.

Boys' soccer in the playoffs

by Tommy Joyce

Under the leadership of head varsity coach Tim Spiegel and senior Captains Tom Sullivan, Arthur Dinvemo, and Danny Colapietro, the boys' soccer team is headed for the playoffs. The team finished off the regular season at a stellar mark of 14-2-3.

They were 5-1-2 in conference, with the only loss coming to the number 10 team in the state.

New Trier.

The team has put forth great effort all year, and combined with great coaching, has achieved the best varsity record in ten years. photo courtesy ofCarleton Gartner The offense was headed Robbie Bosco gains control of the ball by two of the senior captains. Senior Tom Sullivan leads the team with eleven goals, and Arthur Dinvemo tops the team in assists with an amazing 18. His all around play has also produced ten goals which is the second best on the squad. Senior Paul Fafendyk also has ten goals on the season. The whole offense has been rolling, outscoring opponents 43-19.

The Hawk's offense and defense seem to both be firing on all cylinders. The defense has only given up 19 goals in the regular season, including seven shutouts. Junior goalie John Michael Kulnig

is giving up less than a goal a game on average for the season.

Last year the team was victorious in Regional championship shutting out Schaumburg 3-0. The team hopes to advance through the playoffs again and continue the success of the regular season with their strength.

The playoffs began on October 8, when the Hawks played Addison Trail at Lake Forest High School.

The boys defeated them, with a final score of 3-0. Goals were scored

by Paul Fafendyk, Arthur Dinvemo on a penalty kick. photo courtesx ofCarleton Gartner and Dan

Paul Fafendyk charges after the ball with intensity.

Gerrits. The game was tied 0-0 at half in heavy rain, but the team came out in the second half and took care of business, winning 3-0. Assistant Coach Dan States said, "We are looking to take it just one game at a time."

With the offensive firepower and the tenacious defense. Coach Spiegel's squad should be able to move through the playoffs and accomplish their goal of finishing as strong as possible, hopefully in the state finals.

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Girls volleyball set tofinishstrong

by Alexa Karas Things may have started out a little rough for the girls' volleyball team, but with practice and determination, they have high hopes for the remainder of the season. Their main goals are to win the rest of their conference games and to focus on getting through Regionals and hopefully Sectionals.

The team recently suffered three losses to Evanston, Glenbrook South, and New Trier, which did not bode well for team morale.

"Sometimes things just don't seem to be clicking like they should," said senior defensive specialist Katie Anderson.

"Things were going well, but we didn't finish strong," said Coach Butera. "We hope to play more focused in the entire match in the fliture."

Some of the starters include Kristen Unti, Karen Solari, and Alison GroessI at outside hitter; Blair Smith at right side, Haley Toter and Lindsey Wolf at setter, Katie Anderson at defensive specialist; and Elizabeth Kossnar and Ashleigh Heffeman at the middle.

"Liz is doing a nice job in the middle after her transition from playing outside," said Butera. "She is developing to be a great player; we really needed someone in the middle with a lot of volleyball experience."

The Hawks finished in fifth place at the Maine East tournament, beating Evanston in the final match. They won their pool in the tournament with a record of 4-1.

"We are doing our best when we just have fun and relax. " -Kirsten Unti

Mary Therese Ristau, a 2002 varsity volleyball graduate, has been assisting the team because it has been difficult for Coach Butera to

get to practice on time because of his current job at Loyola High School. In her senior year, the Hawks made it into the Sweet Sixteen.

Some players that are showing signs of promise are Melissa Manson and Lindsey Wolf.

Manson has moved between middle and right side and has helped the Hawks in finishing up matches. Wolf is also playing at a varsity level of setting, which looks promising for next year.

Heffeman continues her intensity at the net, playing her second year on varsity.

"1 admire Ashleigh Heffeman because she is always very positive and motivates the team," said Kossnar The Hawks hope they can get their act together as the second half of the season approaches. "We do the best when we just have fun and relax," said Unti. "Our problems come when we start questioning our own ability."

"Individual identities are good and bring energy and feeling," said Butera. "The goal for us is, instead of an individual identity, we have to make it a team thing for more success and wins."

Girls' cross country keeping pace

by Meghan O 'Keefe Things are coming together nicely for the girls on cross country in this turning-point of a season. As they continue in their season, they maintain high standards.

So far this season, they have run against Waukegan, New Trier, Evanston, Niles West, and Glenbrook South, teams they were unsure whether they could beat at the beginning of the season. Essentially, they have had mostly positive resuhs. They are 4-1 in conference, having lost only to New Trier and beaten everyone else. This is a dramatic improvement over last year, when the only team they beat was Waukegan, finishing off the season with a less than impressive record. Despite the tumultuous past, this season is shaping up to be something they can be proud of.

A lot of their newfound success may be due to the impressive talent shown in the freshmen.

The number-one mnner on the team, Kristen Zillmer, and the number four. Shelly Brosnan, are both doing exceptionally well. Zillmer. the number one varsity ranner on the team, has yet to be beaten this season by anyone, and on October 3. the first home meet since August, her time of 19:00 just missed the school record

held by Kim Coppin of 18:53 for three miles.

This placed her second in the history of Maine South.

At the same home meet. Shelly Brosnan also achieved a time to earn her the number-nine spot on the school's top ten. The meet was the last chance for records to be made for the season.

On September 30, Zillmer ran her personal best time of 18:30 at Niles West. This time can't go on the record board, though, because it wasn't achieved at a home meet. Coach Downing commented on the meet, saying.

"Getting a team trophy on all three levels was very exciting to see."

The team is still maintaining an abnormally large size as the largest in Maine South history. with 75 members practicing and competing.

Their large size isn't slowing the team down at all. though. They are second only to New Trier in conference.

It isn't over yet. though. "We need to keep improving to keep up with the other teams." said Downing. Even though they're second in conference, it's unknown how they will compare to the teams at Regionals and Sectionals, which are coming up.

Right after conference, on Saturday. October 14, "We're gearing up for state,'' says Downing.

The top five runners and top five teams at Regionals go on to Sectionals, so even if Maine South doesn't make the cut, some of the best runners will still have the opportunity to compete. As to how far they'll go, says Coach Downing, "I'm pretty humble about things.

I'd rather people come to meets and find out for themselves."

This is Downing's first year coaching cross country, but he is also the track coach so he isn't inexperienced with the sport of running. He manages the team along with Coach Ladendori who has coached in the past. Coach Downing describes her as being "what makes this program run." Together their teamwork has given this team a competitive edge.

Varsity runners, consisting of the top seven runners on the team, include Kristen Zillmer, Kelly Kohlindorfer, Keely Patt. Shelly Brosnan, Colleen Gavin, Alexis Gavin, and Michelle Jaworski. As the giris start the last leg of the season, things are mnning smoothly.

Conference is at Niles West on October 14. 2006. The girls are sure to mn well, if the season so far has been any indication. Nothing can stop these girls from crossing that finishline, knowing they have given it their best shot.

They are hoping for the best.

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Swim team enters conference waters try Colleen Muszynski

Trojan Invite on September 23 where a strong group of swimmers clinched an impressive The Girls" Varsity swim team has seen their fourth place out of eight teams. share of ups and downs through the middle of On the junior/senior level, the varsity team their season. A definite high point came for the swam well enough for seventh place out of girls after their strong win against Highland eight. Certainly, the highlight of the meet came Park on September 21. fi-om the talented junior Sarah Walsh, whose The Hawks swam to victory with a score of 100 breastroke time of 1:08.22 was good 126 to 59, with first-place individualfinishesfor enough forfirstplace and a new meet record.

Colleen Muszynski in the 200 free (2:12.13), The girls' next home meet against Hoffman Sarah Walsh in the 200 individual medley Estates ended in another victory for the Hawks, (2:24.47), Leah Artwick in the 100 butterfly with the junior varsity winning by a close score (1:08.62), Jill Ramirez in the 500fi-ee(6:22.50), of 96 to 60, and the varsity swimmers finishing Maddie Sarran in the 100 backstroke (1:11.37), with a comfortable score of 120-63. The varsity and Lauren Zitkus in the 100 breastroke girls swept all three relays and almost every (1:18.67). individual event.

The girls also swept all three relays, with First-place finishes included Zitkus in Zitkus, Kristen Kruk. Sarran and Ramirez in the the 200 free (2:11.70), Artwick in the 200 200 medley relay (2:08.49), Kathryn Larocca, individual medley (2:229.57), Sarran in the 100 Muszynski, Artwick and Walsh in the 200 free fly (1:09.13), Artwick in the 100fi-ee(59.41), relay (1:49.13), and Walsh, Sarran, Muszynski Muszynski in the 500 free (5:46.26), Angle and Zitkus in the 400fi-eerelay (4:40.84).

Sulimowicz in the 100 backstroke (1:14.03), The Hawks then traveled to Downers Grove and Walsh in the 100 breastroke (1:10.05). for the very competitive Downers Grove North Swimming powerhouse New Trier paid the

Hawks a visit on September 29, and although the Hawks lost the meet 142-44, the Coach Deger and the captains were happy with the effort the girls put forth.

"I was really proud of our team. The New Trier meet is always a difficult one, and the girls didn't let that stop them from swimming some really good races" said captain Colleen Muszynski. The highlight and only victory of the meet for the hawks came from Sarah Walsh in the 100 breastroke (1:08.76).

A week after, the swim team went to Glenbrook South for another challenging dual meet. The varsity and JV Hawks again walked away with the loss, but had some key wins including the 200 medley relay of Zitkus, Walsh, Sarran, and Muszynski (1:59.37), Zitkus in the 100 backstroke (1:06.86), and Walsh in the 100 breastroke (1:08.33).

The Hawks now have 4-1 overall record, with an 0-2 conference record. Next up for the hawks include meets against Evanston and Leyden, as well as the 32"'' annual Hawk Relays.

Girl's volleyball bullies bulldogs

by Alexandra Wojciechowski

communication picked up, and the Hawks were able to challenge the Bulldogs' long-lasting rallies thanks to a number of digs by Katie Anderson.

By the end of the match, Groessl had one ace

Varsity girls' volleyball was tested on Senior Night, but as expected, the girls came out on top. They lost the first game, but won the last two games with points to spare.

In the first game, the Hawks were defeated with a score of 22-25. The Bulldogs were putting up a tough front with good communication and quick kills, while the Hawks started out just a little slower, always one or two points behind.

The second game was a different story. The Hawks picked up the pace, winning 25-21.

The girls held a three-point lead ahead of the Bulldogs after their tie at 13 points, with Liz Kossnar defending every hit with an forceful block. Kristin Unti ended the game with a clean kill.

I nc girls take a team picture The Hawks won the final game 25-21. after a win Unti had an ace and five kills while Allison Groessl had a driving, impressive ace. The and a total often kills. Unti had two aces, and

nine kills. Kossnar had two kills and a dozen blocks to team up with Melissa Manson and Blair Smith, who had three kills of her own.

When asked for a comment on the match.

Coach Butera said, "We started out sluggish without confidence, and needed to work on our quickness to the ball. We got to work on emphasizing the other team's errors and minimized ours. It was our last home game, and this was a special match. I've known these girls for three years, and it was a great game."

Aside of all the great game play, the real highlight was honoring the seniors with their coach and parents. Among the seniors were Olya Witkowsky, Katie Anderson. Liz Kossnar.

Blair Smith, and Kristin Unti. Their roles were crucial, and they were valued players. j "I'm definitely going to miss playing here next year. Volleyball is my favorite sport, and we needed to go out on a win. It was a great game, and I'll be back to watch next year," said Unti.