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At home hair cuts have become a cheap solution to long hair, but cutting one’s own hair also comes with the risk of untrained students messing up with the scissors.
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05 SCIENTIFIC MURDER MYSTERY
A new multiplayer game has rose in popularity, allowing players to guess who the imposter among them is
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09 PSAT/SAT
Due to COVID, some colleges have begun to place less emphasis on these standardized tests, however, students reflect on their experiences taking them.
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Freedom of Faith
The Triangle staff investigates religion’s place in the public school classroom
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ne nation, under God, for which it stands” the pledge of allegiance gives verbal meaning to the red and blue flag hanging in the classroom. The founding fathers choose these words to represent their values of unity, strength, and the Christian God. However, in America, these words can potentially cause two issues. The first, it proclaims America united under one religion, which goes against the Constitution and the various other religions practiced in the USA. The second, the debate over religions place in a public education. According to an NBC news article written Feb. 6, 2018, students and facility’s ability to express religion differs. “Students can pray in school — that is their right — but schools cannot promote the prayer, because they are institutions for educating, not preaching.” However, this does not mean that educators are
not allowed to teach religion, as the NBC article goes on to mention that it is all about the context for which it is presented. “Religion does have a place in school: as a part of lessons meant to show various religions’ place in history as well as their similarities and differences.” However, Simon Brown writing for Americans United for Separation of Church and States notes that exposing students to different religions can often lead to a deeper understanding of others. “One of the best ways to build religious tolerance in this country is by educating children about various perspectives on both belief and non-belief ” According to the previous NBC article, religion’s role in one’s own community and the world is a common occurrence in most American classrooms. “Most state standards actually require schools to teach about the world’s religions as a part of world history or geography Religious Professor, William Chip Gruen,
sees education on different religions becoming instrumental in understanding globally current events, “Log on to any news page online and you will find a wide variety of stories that have some reference to religion...these stories and more would be fundamentally illuminated if viewers and readers had knowledge of the religious actors.” Religion, or understanding the multitude of religions being practiced in the United States and across the world, has become a necessity to any student wanting to gain knowledge on the people they share the world with. Gruen answers the main question, religion can have a place in school, as being educated on different worldviews can build tolerance and human connection. “The most important attribute that the academic study of religion offers to our students is even more vital and far more concrete: the ability to understand others” (Gruen).
Thanksgiving...with a mask
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or many, the holiday season means indulging in food, avoiding interactions with that one weird uncle, and visiting beloved family members. In a typical year like 2019, 115 million Americans traveled for the holidays. According to USA Today, however, 2020 has proved itself to be anything but normal. How can we strike a balance between holiday cheer and safety? The CDC has a few ideas. It recommends the usual precautions: masks, physical distancing, and avoiding hot spot states and cities. It’s another question entirely whether people will take this advice. After all, how can you have
Thanksgiving dinner with a mask on? After eight months of isolation, can Grandma resist giving out hugs? These ideas are practical in theory, but I have a feeling they won’t be put into practice. Personally, I recommend setting your own guidelines for holiday celebrations. Avoid traveling to areas where cases are abnormally high. Have everyone check for a fever before they leave and encourage the more susceptible family members to attend virtually. Consider having a smaller gathering than usual. It’s not a typical season, but the virus doesn’t disappear even as the holidays begin. So grab your masks, throw a turkey in the oven and try to make the holidays the best they can be.
Scientific Murder Mystery Among Us: The game flooding our screens
By Margaret Mowrer Design by Ananya Adur
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midst the Covid-19 pandemic, social distancing has become the new norm, making it harder to connect with others. A new murder mystery game titled “Among Us”, however, appears to be a solution to the lack of social interaction, and it is quickly rising in popularity. This CLUE spin off has a space-themed setting, in which players transform into different multi-colored avatars that are assigned one of two jobs: crew mate or the imposter. As a crew mate, the object of the game is to complete the tasks before the impostor sabotages and potentially kills you. The game, overall, tests the loyalty of the crew members, as they work together to decipher who the impostor is. Reflecting back on my initial thoughts of this game, I would compare it to coffee. A bitter beverage that a lot of people enjoy; it just takes a little time to grow to your liking. When I was first introduced to this game, I did not understand the attention that it was receiving. I have never been much of a gamer. Therefore, I was not attracted to the idea of spending my time playing “Among Us”. However, after playing it a few times, I have come to enjoy the competitive aspect of discovering who the impostor is. One of the main reasons I enjoy this game is because it brings my friends all together, while of course keeping a social distance. In the game ‘“Among Us”, I am able to create games and have up to ten players. This allows my whole friend group to be a part of the fun. The variety of people I can have is also enhanced because of the multi-platform availability that this game offers. Whether on an Android or IOS device, it is possible to be a part of the game. This is a nice perk as there are many games that are only specifically designed for one device or the other. In conclusion, while I was not a huge fan of the game in the beginning, I understand now why “Among Us” has caught on like wildfire.
2. Crew mates should play more individually, or it becomes impossible to win as an Impostor
1. Players should try not to talk while not voting and should preferably, turn off their mic
3. To win the game, you must complete all tasks before the Impostor kills the crew
“One of the main reasons I enjoy this game is because it brings your friends all together, while of course keeping a social distance. ” Senior Margaret Mowrer
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New hair, new me After her cutting her own bangs in Quarantine, Senior Hannah Larson discovered the pro and cons of not visiting a salon By Hannah Larson Design By Tanya Iyer
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y decision to get curtain bangs was purely spontaneous and came as quite the shock to my friends, especially after explaining how I would be allowing them to cut the hair for me. I gave myself a little less than a week to fully accept what I was planning to do before the big day. Allowing time to contemplate a decision like this is a waste, as I believe fully committing is the only way to go. After a good rinse and blow dry, the cutting began. Pushing down the feelings of anxiety, I closed my eyes and waited to hear the first snip. Although my bangs may not have turned out as good as if a professional was holding the scissors, the fact that the bangs were homemade made them more special. Getting to watch jaws drop when telling people my hair was cut by two 17-year-old girls who have zero background experience with cutting hair was much more entertaining than them allegedly “looking good�. Another pro to cutting your own hair is the immense amount of money saved. Instead
of breaking the bank by investing in a salon that might not even generate the results I was wanting, I spent a total of 89 cents on a Target brand comb and utilized already bought scissors. Rather than sitting in an uncomfortable chair inhaling the smell of hairspray every time I open my mouth to make excruciating small talk, I was able to enjoy watching my friends struggle to keep me in a sitting position while I bounced off the walls from adrenaline in the comfort of my own home. It seems like the obvious decision to experience an event guaranteed to be more enjoyable the less you spend. Getting curtain bangs is a decision I recommend to all either on the fence or even
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A Planetary Pandemic How a harmful disease may have helped the environment By Molly Hotek Design By Sasha Goodlow
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uring spring quarantine, there was less traffic that was farther than a mile or so from their homes- that meant no flights or family road trips in the car. It may have had consequences for the billions of people on the planet, but it was healing for the earth. According to senior Purbu Das, a member of the Environmental club, the covid lock down has allowed wildlife to thrive in its natural habitat. “The pandemic has had a positive impact on the environment as evidenced by animals flourishing without people walking and driving through their habitats, and air pollution clearing up thanks to far less cars being on the roads,” Das said. According to Das, many environmental issues stem from airborne pollutants called emissions. “Most anthropogenic (originating in human activity) greenhouse emissions come primarily from burning fossil fuels- coal, hydrocarbon gas liquids, natural gas and petroleum- for energy use,” Das said. These emissions can also have an affect on the well-being of human beings and the place they call home according to fellow Environmental Club member sophomore Grace Anderson. “Emissions are harmful to the environment
because they cause a long list of health problems, extreme weather changes, and an increase in climate change,” Anderson said. As for the pandemic, there is evidence that these emissions have seen a drastic decrease during the past few months of separation. Anderson agrees with this thought, but also knows the harsh reality behind it. “Some greenhouse gases have decreased since the use for them has decreased during quarantines and the installation of lock downs. This is a positive outcome but it won’t last for long as we go back to ‘normal’ and levels will increase again,” Anderson said. In addition to this, club member senior Trisha Yerragudi admits that peoples’ main focus probably isn’t on living a green lifestyle- at least not with the continuous presence of COVID-19. “At this time, many people are trying to stay safe and practice isolating habits, which is understandable during the global pandemic. There’s a lot going on right now, especially with the election, COVID, and the wildfires, so I think
The COVID-19 lockdowns helped to reduce emissions by 17%
A new study has found carbon dioxide levels are at the highest they have been in 3 million years.
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people are mainly focusing on the negatives right now,” Yerragudi said As society adapts to life with COVID, emission levels have the opportunity to return to normal. That is, unless people decide to make some big changes. “These seemingly positive impacts on nature are only temporary and will have no lasting effect,” Das said. “Once the pandemic is over, regular life resumes.” The world has the potential to return to a sense of normality after the coronavirus is tackled, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t anything students can do to stop letting the environment heal and continue the work that the pandemic unintentionally began. Anderson gives some easy and helpful tips to make your life a little more green. “Ways that we can prevent harmful emissions in the future are by continually recycling, using less energy around your home, carpooling or driving less, and buying sustainable products,” Anderson said.
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High ImpACT of College Tests Bull Dog opinions on the PSAT and ACT
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By Addy Rogers Design by Ananya Ramanujapuram he answer sheet in front of him seems daunting, and he only has three hours to complete it. His future is riding on this. His heart feels as if it could beat out of his chest as he begins his first SAT. This is senior Luke Akhalaya’s standardized testing experience, as he reflects on his first time taking the test. “It’s stressful. It’s really stressful. I’ve never had more anxiety than taking my first SAT,” Akhalaya said. 2.2 million students took the SAT in 2019, according to the College Board, which owns the test. The “nonprofit” company made $139,917,497 in profit in 2017, as shown by public records. Much of this revenue comes from the SAT: it costs $49.70 to take without the essay, with additional fees for reporting scores to more than four colleges. “I do consider [The College Board] a monopoly, and I don’t think it’s fair,” Akhalaya said. Another prevalent standardized test is the ACT, which 1.78 million high schools grads took in 2019, according to its website. This test also has science and social studies categories. However some educators hold mixed views about these tests. Among them is Barbara Handt, a teacher of 32 years. “The SAT and ACT seem to be good predictors of success for kids going into college. I’m not sure they always accurately reflect peoples’ abilities, because we have a lot of intelligences,” Handt said. However, Handt says that students have other ways to show their strengths to colleges. “Kids are able to put on their transcripts their grades for their classes, their awards, their honors, and all the events they
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participated in, so I think that helps to give a better picture of what the student can do instead of just the SAT scores,” Handt said. Some students and educators would like to see these tests Senior Luke Akhalaya reformed or at least become less important to colleges. “I don’t think it’s fair to weigh tests so heavily. Even as someone with a high ACT score, I know that standardized tests are hit-or-miss with showing a student’s academic prowess,” Akhalaya said. More colleges are removing the test score requirement completely, especially due to the pandemic. Notre Dame, IU, and Purdue are test optional this year; whether these changes will be permanent is unsure. “I don’t think they’ll ever completely go away, the SAT and ACT, but I think they’re just one component of what kids can do,” Handt said.
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CNHS students explore their ways of incorporating spirituality into their daily lives as religious diversity becomes more prominent in their school and community
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We will now have 30 seconds of too controlling,∫ Fox said. ™ I choose silence to reflect on those things Buddhism now because it has a set of that are important in our lives.∫ rules that are mentally and physically The phrase blares through the helpful to me.∫ classroom speakers each morning Fox has found mental and emotional . It is a time for reflection, giving fulfillment through the rules that students the freedom to choose how Buddhism provides. they fill it. One student may find little ™ My religion is important to me, but importance in this moment, swiping not to an extreme,∫ Fox said. ™ I think through Instagram to fill the time. it is a good way of giving you hope Beside them, another student may in life and a good way to help your recite a prayer. Every day, students mental state if you're doing unwell.∫ have 30 seconds to explore what Like Fox, junior Naomi Gambrel was is important to them, and it is this also born Christian. She, however, freedom of expression that allows has decided to continue practicing it, for such diversity in thought and even incorporating her religion into all spirituality. Sophomore Siddhant Jain, aspects of her life. for example, uses this period to reflect ™ My religion is very important to me. on his spiritual morals rooted in his It's the most important thing in my life,∫ Hindu upbringing. Gambrel said. ™ It's really nice to know ™ I am not very religious, but that God is always there no matter [Hinduism] what.∫ has a huge Because impact on religion is "I love meditating, because it gives my family,∫ such an you a sense of calmness and well- important Jain said. ™ My family being. It is just overall a great way part of [spends] her life, to connect with yourself in order to Gambrel time together dedicated feel happier.” celebrating her past festivals and spring worshiping break to our gods.∫ taking a In addition mission to parttrip to taking in Guatemala, freshman Faline Fox Hindu where she traditions helped and children celebrations, Jain's family also in need of food and water. This trip expresses their faith by visiting a shifted Gambrel's views on gratitude. Hindu temple. ™ This was the most life changing trip ™ We go to the temple because there I have ever been on because of how are artifacts of all the gods we worship, grateful all of the people there were so we feel spiritually connected there,∫ for everything they had, even though Jain said. it was so little,∫ Gambrel said. ™ The Unlike Jain, freshman Faline Fox children there were just so joyful and began practicing Buddhism after loving and it was so amazing to see learning more about it. Christ-like love being lived on in that ™ I've practiced Buddhism for only community, and it inspired me to be a about four months now,∫ Fox said. better person.∫ ™ I learned about it recently and then One way Gambrel expresses her became more invested in it.∫ religion is by the way she wants to treat Fox began practicing Buddhism after others and handles personal challenges. realizing she aligns more with those ™ I try to be welcoming and kind to ideologies than the ones from her everyone. [My religion] also affects previous religion. me because my first instinct in hard ™ I used to be mainly Christian, but situations is always to turn to God and I never enjoyed it and felt like it was pray,∫ Gambrel said.
Looking Deeper Buddhism
Budhism has 360 million global followers. Their religious text is the Sutras.
Hinduism Hinduism has 900 million global followers. Their religious text is the Bhagavad Gita.
Judaism Judaism has 14 million global followers. Their religious text is the Tanach.
Christianity Christianity has 2.4 billion global followers. Their religious text is the Bible.
Islam Islam has 1.9 billion global followers. Their religious text is the Quran.
"Everybody lives a different lifestyle and disrespecting someone's core fundamental belief isn't okay at all."
As Gambrel connects to her religion through prayer, Fox contexts to hers through the practice of meditation. In Buddhism, meditation is the act of centering one's thoughts. ™ I love meditating because it gives you a sense of calmness and well-being. It is just overall a great way to connect with yourself in order to feel happier,∫ Fox said. Fox appreciates the freedoms of her religion and feels that she is happier with no traditional rules. She wishes more people know about the joys of meditation and spirituality. ™ I wish people knew more about meditation and spirituality because often people think of it at first and don't understand it, saying it's weird or pointless,∫ Fox said. While some people may enjoy meditating or praying, others may not believe in any religion at all. Junior Annabel Freeman has never felt connected to a religion. ™ I love the idea of religion but I can never bring myself to fully commit and believe in it,∫ Freeman said. Without religion she focuses on her experiences to influence her life and form her moral beliefs. ™ I like to think my morals are based on the influences various different people have had over me through my life,∫ Freeman said. ™ I like to think my morals are based off of my decisions as a person and not off of a book or because I am told to. ™ Unlike Freeman, sophomore Marieme Niang believes her religion, Islam, is at
sophomore Marieme Niang the root of her morals. ™ I prefer to stay within the parameters of my religion for the most part,∫ Niang said. ™I value praying and things like that.∫ Like Gambrel and Jain, Niang was born into her religion. She connects with other religions through the idea of forgiveness. ™ I like the inclusivity and the ability to be forgiven for sins which is also prevalent in other religions,∫ Niang said. Although she feels included within her religion, stereotypes from those that do not understand her faith can cause others to believe she supports ideals that actually go against Islam. ™ There are many common stereotypes and beliefs about Islam that aren't true. We are not terrorists and we do not support terrorist groups. People think that is an excuse to be Islamaphobic when our religion is all about peace,∫ Niang said. ™ We do not wish harm on people and it is a very great religion and interesting to learn about.∫ Similar to the Islamic tradition of nonviolence and peace, Jain follows the Hindu tradition of being vegetarian. ™ In India, we often worship many
"I am Jewish. I started practicing [Judaism] around sixth grade. My family [also] practices the religion. [Judaism] is important with symbolism and remembering my family history and keeping the religion alive. I mostly focus on being true to yourself and everyone around you and always thinking of things long term, not short term. Some of our Hebrew words really clash with Islam and people tend to think they are both totally different, but they definitely clash, and not completely separate. I think it's nice for [people] to have some background knowledge [about Judaism], but I wouldn't say it is required."
animals and our culture believes all life is sacred,∫ Jain said. ™ Therefore, us eating other animals is not something we do.∫ Similar to other religions, Fox follows the Buddhist ideals that will help her achieve her religious goals. ™ I think it's similar to others because it gives a sense of happiness and hope, and in it I believe in what could be similar to heaven,∫ Fox said. ™ There are other things, too, such as morals. For example, a really popular rule is to never murder.∫ Fox believes that it is up to the individual person if they choose to learn about other religions or not. ™ I don't think it is anyone else's responsibility to learn about other religions if it isn't important to them, because it would be their choice whether they decide to learn about it or not,∫ Fox said. Unlike Fox, Gambrel feels people should be more educated on other religions as this will spread tolerance for others faith and ideals. ™ I feel like it's nice to be educated about other religions even if you don't practice them,∫ Gambrel said. ™ I believe it's important to respect everyone's beliefs and religions because I know how much comfort I find in my own.∫ Through experiencing disrespect based on her faith, Niang understands the importance of respecting others religions. ™ Everybody lives a different lifestyle and disrespecting someone's core fundamental belief isn't okay at all,∫ Niang said. ™ It doesn't affect others so why should they feel the need to be rude because they have a different belief.∫
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photo illustration by Annagail Fields ere it any other year, basketball fans would be gearing up to cram in to a packed, sold out games in either one of the gyms. Teams would be starting practices and looking forward to another stretch of Bull Dog victories. But with the ever-present concern of COVID-19, this year's season promises to be very different, and that guarantee is affecting everyone. Senior Emily Herndon and freshman Elise Preston are just two of the many passionate players affected by this pandemic. Both of these players long to see the season played out as normally as it possibly can. ™So far, COVID has made sports kind of boring this year,∫ Herndon said. ™It will just make the season feel more toned down and less exciting as other years because the majority of our peers won't be able to come to our games.∫ The impact of COVID expands beyond
just the fan section. All basketball teams are taking precautions in an attempt to stop the spread of the virus. ™We have been getting our temperatures taken before every practice, and our balls are all sanitized before we leave,∫ Herndon said. According to Preston, however, the precautions don't end there. ™There used to be restrictions about how many players are allowed in the gyms, but those have all lifted,∫ Preston said. ™We are still required to wear masks going in and out of the gyms.∫ But while guidelines for practices are set in stone, the idea of what games will look like is still undecided, leaving many decisions still up in the air. ™I don't know of any of the regulations for games yet besides the limited number of spectators, which will make the games much less exciting,∫ Herndon said.. Preston remarks on the few details that she does know about upcoming games.
™I'm not 100% sure what all the regulations will be for the season,∫ Preston said. ™I know some teams are wearing masks on the bench, but not when they are playing.∫ The Bull Dogs anxiously await their first game away from home at Franklin tomorrow. Herndon hopes that her final season as a Bull Dog will be just as memorable in 2020 as it would be at any other time. ™For my final season, I hope that we win conference and sectionals,∫ Herndon said. Preston aspires to make her mark on Bull Dog basketball history throughout her years in high school. ™My hopes for the season are to start JV and get some playing time on Varsity. I'm looking forward to all of the new friendships I will make,∫ Preston said.
Upcoming Basketball Games Boys' Schedule Dec. 4 vs Shelbyville Dec. 5 vs Martinsville Dec. 12 vs Fishers Dec. 18 vs East Dec. 22 vs Terre Haute S.
Girls' Schedule Dec. 5 vs Terre Haute South Dec. 11 vs East Central Dec. 15 vs Seymour Dec. 17 vs East Dec. 22 vs Jennings County
Falling into FALL Students explore several activities and trends this fall. by Elise Maschino design by Anushka Nair photos by Jordan Brady and Shayna Lane
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sunset sky, leaves fall in every which way as the fall breeze blows in your face. Pumpkins at (what seems like) every store, fall decorations and hay rides are common chatter and everyone is wondering what you’re dressing up as for Halloween. For many students, fall is the time to get together with friends, family, and others to celebrate the beautiful weather. For students like Gabby Grimes, sophomore, and Andrea Contreras, senior, they have had their fair share of fall activities. From hayrides to photo shoots with friends, the two have taken advantage of the season to spend time with family and friends and have a good time. “Every year my church hosts a bonfire and hayride. We go out to a church family’s home. We always play volleyball and football,” said Grimes. One of Grimes’s favorite memories from this
tradition is cooking hot dogs and ‘smores around the bonfire and walking in the creek behind the house. The main event, however, Grimes says, is the hayride. “As it gets dark they start doing the hayride. We go around town and go through a cemetery to have a ‘scare’. After that we all just kind of hangout and make memories.” With new trends surfacing like the “ghost picture trend,” Contreras couldn’t resist the opportunity. “What I did was show up, and if they needed any inspiration for some pictures I would help,” said Contreras. Contreras says her favorite part was the memories she made with her friends, and even some strangers along the way. “My favorite part would definitely be asking some girl that was walking past if we could use her dog,”said Contreras. “I had to put the sheet on and basically let the dog guide me because I was blind.”
Rake leaves
Roast marshmallows
Take a hike with family/friends
Fun Fall Activities Camp in your backyard
Carve pumpkins
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Touring Technicalities Senior discuss the effectiveness of virtual tours as they prepare to attend college By hannah larson Design By abinaya ganesan
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or those struggling between which college to attend after graduation, touring the campus of desired universities is a crucial step in this decision making process. Due to the many setbacks caused by the global pandemic, many colleges are offering virtual tours of the schools. Columbus North seniors discuss the effectiveness of both virtual and in person tours in providing information and getting them ready for this next chapter in life. Senior Riley Osowick discusses how she feels about both types of tours. “Some schools had better tours than others, but I preferred the in person tours because they really gave you context for the scale of the campus and what the energy was at that location.” Osowick said. “While some of the virtual tours were great, they were much more scripted and I found that they had too many fun facts and not enough necessary information.” Because of Osowick’s preference for in person tours, she really enjoyed the tour the University of Wisconsin-Madison offered. “My favorite tour was UW Madison because I got to do it in person,” Osowick said. “ While it was a self-guided tour, the route and information was great, and the campus was gorgeous.” Similarly to Osowick, senior Kurt Nusterer prefers in person tours as opposed to ones done virtually. “In person tours really help you picture yourself at the school, so you can see if you
think you’ll fit in or not at the college,” Nusterer said. Nusterer’s preference for in person tours is mainly due to the fact he will be a student athlete. Therefore, doing a tour virtually would mean missing out on his favorite parts. “My favorite part of the tour was usually the games we would watch or the team activity we did together after practice,” Nusterer said. “It would always give me a good idea of what it would be like to be an athlete at that school.” Like Nusterer, senior Adeline Rush’s favorite parts of her in person tour of Indiana University. “My favorite part of the tour was seeing some friends who attend the college and seeing the campus; it was really pretty,” Rush said. Although COVID-19 has caused the challenge of meeting in person for touring, Rush explains how this hasn’t affected how she feels about college. “I am very excited about college,” Rush said. “I know that no matter where I will go I will enjoy the new experience, even if the application and decision process is a little stressful.” Like Rush’s excitement about college, Nusterer explains he too is ready to attend college. “A couple of the visits made me super excited about potentially being a student athlete there,” Nusterer said. “I would be a bit nervous about meeting the coaches and players, but they were always super chill to talk with.”
Likewise, Osowick agrees that touring the colleges added to her eagerness for attending, as well. “I would say that the tours only made me excited,” Osowick said. “While I am still nervous about attending college, it is simply because I’ve never left home and been out on my own before, but seeing the campuses and talking to students has made me feel like it will be a positive experience.”
Steps to Visit a College
1. Decide what schools to visit by looking at websites
2. Contact the admissions office to decide on a time
3. Decide what to see on the visit and wait for confirmation material
4. Visit the campus and ask any questions you may have
The Show Must Go On Columbus North theatre participants discuss COVID-19 affecting the upcoming fall production By Margaret Mowrer Design By Annagail Fields
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he scene is set, and black curtains act as a barricade, separating you from the audience. You take one last glance in the curtain’s wings where all your cast mates are standing, their reassuring smiles covered by a mask. Though an unusual sight, it stands as the new normal. The curtain separates, revealing a black sea of the audience that contains mostly families of the actors and crew members. However, as they put it in show biz, the show must go on. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, The Columbus North Theatre department has worked to do whatever is necessary to allow a fall production to take place. This year’s play, “Almost Maine” is comprised of a collection of shorter plays that together form one larger production. With COVID-19 as an obstacle in the way of many events and activities, the theatre department has learned to adapt. Seniors, Hannah Franklin, and Colvin Iorio are two students at Columbus North that have been participants in Columbus North Theatre for four years. Franklin and Iorio discuss their thoughts regarding changes this year and how the show will operate given safety measures. Iorio is hopeful about this year’s play, but he also has his concerns. “We do not have to wear a mask for the show, but we will [for]
most rehearsals and backstage”, Iorio said. “I’m a little nervous to have the mask off, but acting would be impossible with it on, so I understand why we will take them off for performances.” Due to the outbreak in the spring, the musical earlier this year was canceled weeks before opening night, and Franklin is fearful that history may repeat itself. “I am a little worried if things get worse [with COVID] that the play could get canceled,” Franklin said. “It was hard [that] something we [had] worked on for so long [was] canceled. Hopefully, we get to do this play.” Due to cancellations in the past, Franklin and Iorio both share happy emotions towards having the opportunity to participate in a show. “I was happy that I got to do a show in my senior year because I wasn’t sure if I would be able to,” Iorio said. “I am just happy that the show did not get canceled.” All in all, amidst the circumstances, Franklin appreciates the effort from others to make all the participants experience the best it can be. “It is a little disappointing to have everything so uncertain during my senior year,” Franklin said. “I appreciate all the effort people are making to help things stay as normal as possible, and I am happy to get an opportunity to do theatre this year.”
“Honestly, restrictions wise, I don’t mind the changes,” Iorio said. “I do miss a lot of the seniors who did theater last year.” senior Colvin Iorio
Due to COVID-19 precautions, the Columbus North Theatre Department hs increased the number of show times to allow more people to see the show.
SHOW DATES: Dec. 3-6, 11-12
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Managing Your Homework Learn from tips on how to manage your time and homework as a high school student. By Anushka Nair
“I write out my assignments at the start of the day and organize them based on their priority. Junior Sanjana Jain
How long do students spend on homework?
30 mins or less 45 mins 10% 1 hour 29% 2 hours 14% 3 hours 8%
39%
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