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SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

the student newspaper of Kaneland High School

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How Kaneland teens contribute to their families’ finances LARGE CLASS SIZE EFFECTS p. 2

NARCISSISM ON THE RISE p. 8

MAKE THE BEST OF THIS YEAR p. 9

THE TRUTH ABOUT CELL PHONES p. 10

NEWS

KNIGHT WATCH The New Principal Photo by Heather Shelton

The Krier sat down with Chip Hickman, the new principal, to find out how he likes Kaneland:  Have you enjoyed your

experience at Kaneland so far?

Every seat is filled in Melissa Moloney’s third block Foundation of Democracy class, with almost 30 students enrolled.

Photo by Morgan Buerke

Kaneland’s growing numbers

BY MORGAN BUERKE, Editor Walking into the crowded classrooms on the first day of school, it’s always stressful being one of the last few students to enter, having to look for an open seat. As class sizes grow at Kaneland, those seats become harder and harder to find.

“When I first started [five years ago], a class size of 26 was large.

Now if we stay under 35, we’re happy,” Becky Rothecker, math department chair, said.

Illinois has a high debt percentage and Rothecker said that the large class sizes probably have something to do with the budget cuts. “Because the district is on such a small budget, the district cannot hire more teachers, so less teachers equals bigger class sizes,” she said.

Erika Schlichter, curriculum coordinator, said that the budget always has an impact on the number of students per class but that the small budget makes it even harder. “We [the administration] try as hard as we can to minimize the impact of any budget cuts on

students,” she said.

Counselor Cynthia Violett said that she thinks KHS is “kind of equal to other schools right now [in terms of how big each class is] just because of budgetary restraints and not being able to hire new teachers.” However, she said that with all schools in general, the class sizes are too high.

Danielle Nowak, math teacher, said that last year she had to teach a class of 34 students in Analysis. According to her, it was very hard to get to know the kids and give them one-on-one time. She had to get extra desks for her large amount of students.

However, Schlichter said that class sizes shouldn’t affect students unless they get extremely large or extremely small and that Kaneland actually has a very good balance between classes and students.

Rothecker said that the main concern with larger classes happens to be with students who are shy and don’t participate as much. It’s harder for teachers to remember who’s been called on and who hasn’t if they have a large class.

Rothecker said required classes such as Algebra I, II and Geometry tend to be very crowded. She tries to keep classes in the math department under 30 students, but core classes seem to be the hardest to maintain a low class size. Violett said a major problem is that bigger classes provide “less individual instruction and attention on each student.”

“In English, we focus a lot of time on writing, grading papers and getting them back takes a lot of time [with a larger class],” James Horne, English department chair, said. He thinks that larger class sizes are making it so “students aren’t getting the attention they need.”

Meanwhile, Schlichter said that class sizes only affect people when they let it affect them.

“Whether it’s a small class or a large class, I think that if the students take responsibility for their own learning by asking questions, keeping up with their work and paying attention in class; that’s gong to be the best way to get results,” she said.

Contributions by Heather Shelton

“It has exceeded every expectation I had.

Our students are hardworking and caring.

Our teachers have been an outstanding example to follow and incredible to work with.”

 What did you do in your previous job?

“I served as the associate principal at Batavia for seven years as well as project manager for the building expansion.”

 What new rules and policies do you want to bring to Kaneland?

“There is no specific agenda or point of interest in regards to rules, policies or procedures, however there is an interest in developing systematic approaches in evaluating our current means of doing business and their impact on students’ achievement.”

 What made you want to be the principal?

“The opportunity to have a positive impact on so many other people’s lives is a privilege, no a right. I have to earn that privilege.”

 How is Kaneland unique?

“Kaneland is unique because our students and staff value relationships.”

 What’s your biggest challenge?

“Having every student understand that post-secondary education and college and career readiness is their most important job right now.”

 What are you most looking forward to?

“Getting to know the students and being a part of the traditions here at Kaneland.

What makes this job fun is those activities and traditions we get to have. I look forward to those moments.”

-Kylie Siebert, executive editor

STEP receives mixed reviews Will the change raise scores? Students question it

BY KAPRICE SANCHEZ, Editor Will the new STEP give Kaneland students a step up academically? That’s what the administration hopes, but students debate its effectiveness.

Sophomore Lesly Chavez isn’t sure it will help students’ grades.

“The kids that need help won’t ask for it, and the kids that don’t need help will be bored the whole time,” Chavez said.

Sophomore Michael Potvin isn’t sure that grades will improve.

“I don’t think it will affect our grades because we don’t do anything during STEP,” Potvin said.

STEP is still a work in progress, administrators say. Throughout the year, STEP may change.

“Over time [STEP] will improve.

Right now we have a solid foundation,” Principal Chip Hickman said.

Freshmen, sophomores and juniors are required to go four days a week, while seniors may or may not be required to attend, depending on their PSAE scores. Seniors who met or exceeded on the test will not be required to attend.

“We want to be sure that seniors leave here with college readiness and career skills,” Hickman said.

Senior Alexis Villarreal agreed with the plan.

“I think it’s smart because they warned us seniors if we didn’t get good test scores we would have to come in for STEP,” Villarreal said.

All other students will spend an extra 28 minutes with their teachers each morning, something faculty say they plan to use.

“I want to make sure they are ready for the upcoming day and to make up missing work,” Biology teacher Jennifer O’Hara said.

STEP is only a temporary measure.

Next fall, Kaneland will

Photo by Kaprice Sanchez

Sophomore Lesly Chavez catches up on SSR reading in Christina Montalto’s English 10 class during STEP.

change to an eight-period schedule, then it will be gone, replaced by a study hall-like period opposite students’ lunches.

Beyond improving test scores, administrators say that the goal of mandatory STEP is to get students ready for longer school days next year under the traditional schedule. Many school districts are talking about lengthening their school days, including the Chicago Public Schools, to get more instructional time with students.

Some students worried that they would be in school even longer soon.

“I don’t see that on the immediate horizon for KHS, but it could be. That would be done by the superintendent and board of education,” Hickman said.

Many freshmen said they found the STEP schedule confusing since they also have M&M, the required freshmen mentoring program, on a different day each week. M&M is now rotating days so that freshmen don’t miss the same class every week

during STEP. Others simply wished for some free time in the morning again.

“Freshman mentoring isn’t confusing yet, but I’d rather have STEN and be able to walk around,” freshman Kayla Norell said.

Clubs and extracurriculars have also been affected. In the past, many clubs would meet during STEN. Now that STEP has replaced STEN, clubs and other activities will not be able to meet during the time before first block.

Instead, they will have to find another way to meet, like meeting after school.

Many students are worried that participation in clubs will go down because the after-school player busses were cut two years ago and they can’t find transportation.

O’Hara said that the details would be worked out.

“STEP is a good idea, and it will take us time to get used to, but in the end it will be a good thing,” O’Hara said.

KNIGHTLYNEWS Homecoming theme is “Cosmic Knight”; Knights to play Rochelle for big game Neon colors and glow sticks.

That’s what Kaneland students should expect at this weekend’s Homecoming dance, which has a Cosmic Knight theme.

The weekend will kick off with a spirit assembly during fourth block tomorrow, where fall athletes will be introduced.

The Knights will be playing against the Rochelle Hubs in tomorrow night’s Homecoming game, which starts at 5:15 p.m.

The game will be followed by the Homecoming dance, which will be on Saturday from 7-11 p.m. Tickets are on sale all this week. Single tickets are $15, and couple’s tickets are $25.

“Guest passes are a really useful way to bring back graduates, especially couples,” junior Kelsey Cotton said.

Students who want to get a visitor pass for a date have to get it approved by the school. If the school doesn’t have a documented pass on file on the day of the dance, that visitor will not be able to get into the dance.

If tickets get lost before Homecoming, Student Council members can look up an ID number to verify that tickets were purchased.

For security reasons, all students attending the dance will be required to bring their IDs. Anyone who doesn’t have an ID will not be able to get into the dance, Sally Wilson, Student Council sponsor, said.

Students said they were looking forward to the events.

“Homecoming will be awesome,” sophomore Hassaan Imran said.

–Kaprice Sanchez, editor

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Gaddafi’s forces lose ground Libyan dictator runs from rebel forces

BY SARA LAURIE, Editor

Photo courtesy of Illinois Tollway

Tollway fees to double

BY NICK PHILIPS, Editor Drivers cruising the tollways on Illinois soil will be paying more.

Starting Jan. 1, most plazas will increase in cost between $0.35 and $0.45 for drivers without an IPASS, and between $0.15 and $0.45 for drivers with an I-PASS. Paying the toll fee with cash will cost twice as much as paying with an I-PASS. The Illinois Tollway Authority estimates the average commuter will spend an additional $132 on tolls per year.

Toll prices are rising in order to fund a highway construction plan that comes with a price tag exceed-

ing $12 billion. This project, intended to be a 15-year project, will widen many tollways and create interchanges. An estimated 120,000 permanent jobs will be created by the construction efforts and infrastructure expansion.

Among other plans, Interstate 294 and Interstate 57 are set to be connected by an interchange.

Speech teacher Kurt Green wasn’t very impressed with the planned toll hikes.

“Well, I mean they raised [tolls] and I didn’t see any improvement.

In Wisconsin, [drivers] don’t pay tolls and their roads are perfect,” Green said.

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The ongoing conflict in Libya took a drastic turn as dictator Muammar Gaddafi left Tripoli and went on the run from rebel forces.

Libya, a country in northern Africa, is currently in a civil war between loyal Gaddafi followers and the rebels, most of whom are civilians. When a peaceful protest started in February, the Gaddafi regime dispatched the military to attack protesters, causing an uprising throughout the country.

Since March, Gaddafi and his followers had taken over parts of the country eastward. The United Nations authorized many countries to employ and enforce no-fly zones. Gaddafi then established a cease fire, which his forces failed to uphold.

Rebel forces begun a coastal offensive over the summer. They invaded Libya’s capital of Tripoli in August, which had previously been the seat of Gaddafi’s regime.

“The effect of this war is most

likely going to be a change in government along with more fighting, so whoever thinks there is going to be a quick turnabout, they will probably disappointed,” said Social Sciences teacher Javier Martinez.

Gaddafi’s son Khamis was confirmed dead on Sept. 5. Gaddafi is currently on the run from rebel forces and has left the country, though has directed remaining loyalists to keep fighting for him.

The current political face of rebel forces is the National Transitional Council, whose goal is to hold democratic elections to choose a new leader.

The acting Prime Minister of Libya, a member of the NTC, has stated that he wants the ongoing conflicts with Loyalists to end peacefully with negotiations.

“I personally think that Gaddafi will fight until something cuts him off, either financial wise or the army,” said senior Krysta Knarr.

Though the eventual fate of Libya is uncertain, Gaddafi’s disappearance is a huge victory for stillstruggling rebel forces.

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Real World / September 22, 2011 / KANELAND KRIER

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Kaneland High School 47W326 Keslinger Rd. Maple Park, IL 60151 (630) 365-5100 ext. 236 www.kaneland.org/krier/ Member ISHSPA, Quill & Scroll, NSPA, NISPA NSPA First Place 2010 Quill and Scroll First Place 2010 NISPA Golden Eagle 2011 Subscription rates: Nine monthly issues, two supplements School-delivered, $15; Home-delivered, $28 EXECUTIVE STAFF Kylie Siebert Editor-in-Chief Circulation Back Page

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The smell of sharpened pencils and new paper matter what, everyone’s voice will be heard. wafts throughout the school, drifting across sun-kissed The comments are intended to be used as a tool so hair and tanned skin. The new school year has begun, that we may become the newsmagazine students want. and with it, we’ve officially kicked off the Krier. The We have trust in the students that this privilege won’t one in your hands now is the first of 11, and this year, be abused. we’ve revamped the entire issue, gutted it out, and As a staff we are fully capable of handling the reeven recruited 15 more editors than we had last year. sponsibilities that go along with being completely Our issues are highly edited and as close to perfection student-run, student-operated and student-published. as our eyes can catch.

A large part of the reason we can write stories about Each issue is for the student body; each issue con- a variety of topics, controversial or not, is because of tains topics we, as an editorial staff, would read and our Tinker rights. We write sensitive stories with the find interesting. We are a part of the student body greatest accuracy, and we contact the Student Press too, and we attempt to create eye-catching graphics, Law Center with any questions we have, giving us reasphotographs and stories that will surance and a safety net. We have open the minds of students as well EDITORIAL BOARD VOTE conference calls with lawyers, and as change the way news is thought we confirm our sources again and AGREE DISAGREE about. Some of us have the preagain. We make sure our stories conceived notion that news is boraren’t libelous, an invasion of priing, and since we aren’t in the real vacy, a copyright violation, or anyworld, it doesn’t have much to do thing that will cause substantial with our lives. disruption. It’s incredibly imporBecause this isn’t true, one of tant to our staff to maintain a credible newsmagazine. our goals is not only to inform, but also to help the Each issue prints and is distributed without any students of KHS realize what a privilege it is to have prior review from anyone outside of staff, decreasing access to news. the chances of our newsmagazine being influenced A goal that can’t be accomplished without the help from other students, parents or the administration. of students is the use of our open forum. If a story is This being said, any complaints or problems should be not up to par, or anyone isn’t happy with what was discussed and resolved through the editorial board and printed, anyone can write to us. We are one of the few are not the responsibility of Kaneland High School. schools that doesn’t have prior review and can publish We are a student-run newsmagazine. We’re pubcontroversial stories and opinion pieces (that we write lished for the students, by the students. We promise carefully and sensitively). Therefore, student feedback that this year the Krier will be everything the students is the best way the Krier is able to form into a student- have asked for. But first, they need to get asking. Alrun newsmagazine containing topics students actually ready have something to say? Drop off any written want to read. comments at B109 or e-mail us at krier@kaneland.org An easy way to get in touch with us besides coming So Kaneland High School, get ready. We’ll report by our office is to visit our new and improved web site. about tragedies, victories, losses, trends and everything After reading a story, submit your comments so that no in between.

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EDITORIAL POLICY Editorials represent a majority opinion of the Editorial Board and are not necessarily the opinion of Kaneland administration, staff, students or parents.

The Krier Editorial Board consists of designated Advanced Journalism students: Julia Angelotti, Rachael Clinton, Diana Nuno, Kylie Siebert, Brandon Bishop, Sam Bower, Morgan Buerke, Lanie Callaghan, Emily Gulanczyk, Gina Jarvis, Casey Jacobson, Tyler Keenum, Ryan Noel, Nick Phillips, John Pruett, Jake Razo, Lexi Roach, Kaprice Sanchez, Kaleb Schuppner, Heather Shelton, Brianne Strobel, Delaney Stryczek, Alex Vickery, and Matt Wahlgren.

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Letters can be sent to the address above or e-mailed to krier@kaneland.org. Letters must be signed (names may be withheld under extraordinary circumstances as deemed by the editorial staff), and must be under 300 words. The editorial board has the right to edit letters for clarity and length. Any material that is potentially libelous, obscene or disruptive will not be published, at the discretion of the editorial board. The Krier has been an open forum since 1974. As an open forum, we restrict editing to staff members only; prior review and editing are prohibited by people outside the staff.

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R-O-W-D-I-E, that’s the way we spell rowdie How far is too far, when it comes to cheering on your school team?

RYAN NOEL Editor “Hey number 12, you’re ugly, just like your mother!”

“If you’re winning and you know it clap your hands…”

“You’re racking up the air miles with all of that traveling!”

“Ref, you have no-soul!”

Getting rowdie for your school’s football, basketball or badminton game can be a blast, but when it comes to supporting your school and tearing down the opponent’s, where is the line drawn?

Even I have had to ask myself that important question. During last seasons’ Kaneland-Rochelle basketball game, I did something deemed inappropriate by many adults in the audience: after our close game, the rowdies—myself included—stormed the court to envelop the Kaneland basketball team in a mass of black t-shirts.

But before I joined the mosh pit, I decided that I would live in the moment—and I did the Aaron Rodgers patented “title belt” gesture to the Rochelle rowdies. Unfortunately, this “title belt” sign tends to look like a hip thrust, which is why I was confronted by a Rochelle security guard and told never to taunt the rowdies again.

I’d crossed that line without realizing it.

Getting rowdie at a game—one team’s rowdies shouting back at another—is a cherished sports tradition, but sometimes what we’re shouting at each other is out of control.

That’s why, before every game, the PA announcer will always remind the crowd and the athletes to let “the players play, the coaches coach, the officials officiate and the crowd cheer in a positive manner.”

Yet, before he even gets to remind the crowd, for what seems to be the hundredth time, the nasty comments and jeers have begun.

“Hey 48, cut your hair, you hip-

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pie!”

“Really, you guys wear red and green? Where are the reindeer?”

“They’re called free throws for a reason!”

It’s taunts like these, so carelessly flung across the court, that remind me of the old saying, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” It’s false, and we all know it, because names do hurt—sometimes more than those sticks and stones—and that name-calling quickly takes it from light-hearted sports ribbing to mean-spirited bullying. And you know what? That’s the line.

The taunts are not just limited to the athletes participating either.

No, because the overly rowdie student will get too bored with that.

What that rowdie will want to do is target coaches, officials, and who knows—maybe even the water boy!

Just think of how idiotic that person would sound: “Hey water boy, you fill that water up slower than molasses in January.”

Yeah. Real cool there, buddy.

So how do you stop this insolence?

The school is doing its part, though due to free speech rights, it can only do so much. Kaneland Athletic Director Leigh Jaffke said that, while it’s rare, she has had to throw out rowdies from games.

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“Some have been drinking, some were inappropriate with their chants, and some were just grossly disrespectful,” Jaffke said.

The rest—knowing where the line is and making a decision not to cross it—is up to us. Maybe a rules chart would help clarify the matter.

All we need is ten rules, inscribed in stone and placed in every Illinois high school gym. The contents would be somewhere around the lines of this: 1. Do not bring mothers into the chants or jeers.

2. Making fun of hair color, length, absence is fine—but in men’s s p o r t s only. And sparingly.

Men have feelings too.

3. Stop telling the cheerleaders to fall. They will get up, and they will hurt you.

4. If you wear goggles or RecSpecs, or any other sort of eye wear, stay away from four eyes chants. In fact, maybe stay away from them even if you don’t need eye wear.

5. Stay away from the Truffle Shuffle—“Goonies” is an old mov-

ie. Maybe we can “whip our hair back and forth” like Willow Smith instead.

6. Referee taunts are accepted; however, you’re only hurting your team.

7. To reiterate the first rule, please leave the mothers out of the yelling. They just want to watch their baby boy or girl succeed.

8. If the coach decides to wear an ugly sweater his grandma made for him, let him hear your style opinion.

9. Do not start two separate chants. This may not hurt someone’s feelings, but it makes you and your rowdies look slightly ridiculous.

10.

When painting your body, make sure you’re lined up correctly. And please be on your best behavior; you wouldn’t want a letter to get kicked out. That’d be embarrassing.

So as long as rowdies obey these ten sacred rules, no more problems should occur during football and basketball games. Unless of course, you decide to go streaking. But that’s a completely different story.

“But before I joined the mosh pit, I decided that I would live in the moment.”

Still learning acceptance, ten years later Whether it’s bullying or racist assumptions, comments hurt

KYLIE SIEBERT Editor Not everyone is accepted.

Every day, people are criticized on the color of their skin, the size of their body and the beliefs they have about the universe.

Every day, I hear students justify their mean remarks in the hallways to their friends with everything from personal to materialistic reasons.

Every day, about 86 Americans commit suicide, often because others didn’t accept them.

It’s not a lesson we should still need.

Back in Kindergarten, years ago, we were taught to make new friends and to treat people kindly. We didn’t know that most of the activities we did were actually teaching lifelong lessons.

Personally, my favorite part of the day was story time. We would all sit in a circle and Mrs. Pierson would read us a book. Every day it was different vivid journey and a lesson to be learned.

The book I clearly remember was “The Ugly Duckling.” I loved it, not because of the cute fluffy ducks, but because of the one odd duck who was harassed. Eventually the other ducklings realized he was more beautiful than the rest of them. I believe in the so-called “ugly” duckling because he showed that being different than the majority culture is okay and that we must accept

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others for who they are.

Twelve years later, we seem to have forgotten this simple lesson. It has been 10 years since AlQaeda brought the Twin Towers to the ground and still people act as if almost every Muslim on Earth was steering those planes with the intention to kill—even Muslim Americans, who we ought to see as just as American as everyone else.

“Bullying is a nationwide problem, but many school officials and youth workers say it has become especially severe for Muslim students in the 10 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks,” Dewey Cornell told the Washington Post.

In a study by the Washington Post, 100 percent of Muslim students said they’d been harassed because of their faith; 80 percent said they had been called “terrorist.”

Sarah O’Neal, a freshman at Wilcox High School in Santa Clara, Calif., told the Divanne that she has received many racist comments, the worst of which was when an older boy asked, “what are you looking at, towel-head?”

Abdul Hamed, an eighth grader from Katy, Tex., was told by a classmate that he was a “terrorist” and “your family blows things up.”

Muslim teenagers are verbally attacked every day, but there is nothing wrong with the race they were born or the religion they follow. Muslim Americans are ordinary Americans who just happened to share a faith with our attackers.

When Americans commit murder, we don’t stereotype all Americans as murderers. When Christians commit terrorist acts, as Timothy McVeigh did in the Oklahoma City bombings, we don’t stereotype all Christians as terrorists. So why do we stereotype Muslims?

We are taught from a young age that everyone is different, so why can’t we simply accept that?

On the tenth anniversary of 9/11, we must remember the lesson of “The Ugly Duckling”: we cannot judge a person by the color of their skin, by their beliefs, or by the actions of others. If we can get past our preconceptions, we will see that that “ugly duck” is actually a beautiful swan.

What are your thoughts on the new STEP?

“It’s boring and I think it’s really dumb how organized they are trying to make things.”

-Hayley Contorno, sophomore

“I think it’s a bad choice and should be for underclassman only because now there’s no point in driving to school.”

“It’s really helpful if you need help on your homework.”

“I don’t come to STEP, so I don’t really care.”

-Trever Heinle, senior

-Alexia Orosco, freshman

-Frankie Blanche, junior

Compiled by John Pruett, editor Opinion / September 22, 2011 / KANELAND KRIER

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FEATURES

Generation ‘me, me, me’?

Are selfishness and self-promotion on the rise among today’s teens due to Facebook, Twitter and popular music?

BY LEXI ROACH, Editor “Want you to make me feel like I’m the only girl in the world!” Rihanna sings.

And Kanye West? “Excuse me?

Was you saying something? Uh-uh.

You can’t tell me nothing.”

Lyrics like these are what Nathan DeWall, a psychologist at the University of Kentucky, says point to a rise in narcissism in popular culture—and among teens.

“What we found over time is that there’s an increasing focus on ‘me’ and ‘my’ instead of ‘we’ and ‘our’ and ‘us’ [in today’s music].

So, for example, instead of talking about love being between we and us and us finding new things together, it’s mostly about how, you know, for example, Justin Timberlake said ‘I’m bringing sexy back’.”

It’s not a flattering description.

Q+A

Are you a narcissist? Circle an answer for each question, then add up the numbers to get your score.

These questions were constructed by professionals at BeliefNet. 0-9: Ego maniac.

10-18: Selfless spirit.

Narcissism is a personality disorder where a person needs admiration and self-adoration.

Narcissistic people have a very high feeling of self worth and often direct all conversations to them, as they believe their business is more important than anyone else’s.

Combined with a lack of sensitivity, narcissists tend to exploit others, according to The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Friendships and relationships may be formed just to enhance self-esteem or boost an ego. To make them feel better, putting down someone who is in need of emotional support are ways of making themselves feel better or more achieved than that person.

Instead of taking criticism from someone else they in turn flip the criticizing onto that person, mak-

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WHEN IT COMES TO MY ACHIEVEMENTS AND TALENTS:

ing them feel bad about themselves, and in turn boosting up their ego even more.

“There’s no doubt that teens are far more narcissistic than adults. I think narcissism is part of growing up and self-awareness. As you mature, you start to realize it’s not always about you,” John Markovich school psychologist said.

Other researchers are suggesting that there may be a link between narcissism and social media.

New studies show that narcissism could be directly linked to Facebook, with all of the inappropriate comments, statuses, flashy pictures and “rate me” posts. All of these things degrade those who have more respect for themselves and make them feel as if those who put up more flashy things on Facebook are more popular, though it’s probably untrue.

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IN THE PAST YEAR, MORE THAN ONE PERSON HAS TOLD ME I FISH FOR COMPLIMENTS.

Senior Jenn Howland believes that there is a link between Facebook and narcissism. When girls put up Facebook pictures of themselves saying “how do I look?” or “rate me,” it’s a very conceited and self-loving comment, as well as them trying to get attention, Howland said.

Dr. Nathan DeWall found that lyrics in pop music from 1980 to 2007 reflect increasing narcissism in society.

Songs like “Pretty Girl Rock,” with lyrics like “I’m so fly it’s a little bit scary, boys wanna marry, looking at my derrière,” turn teens into sexually addicted and rebellious people, Dr. DeWall said.

“A lot of musicians, celebrities and athletes use a lot of narcissism, so definitely there is some narcissism in music,” said Mar-

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1. I exaggerate them.

1. Yes

1. Yes

2. I downplay them.

2. No

2. No

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WHEN SOMEONE EXPRESSES SORROW OR FEAR, I:

1. Feel confused; I can’t help them and it just wastes everyone’s time to dwell on it.

2. Feel my own mood drop in response to their pain.

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I FANTASIZE ABOUT UNLIMITED SUCCESS, POWER OR BEAUTY:

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WHEN SOMEONE IS PUBLICLY PRAISED FOR SOMETHING I WANTED TO BE INVOLVED IN, I:

1. Obsess about their success for more than a day, and let it negatively influence my behavior toward them.

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SOMETIMES I FEEL ONLY SPECIAL OR HIGH STATUS PEOPLE CAN UNDERSTAND ME.

I HAVE SNAPPED AT OR IGNORED SERVICE PERSONNEL:

1. Often. They are there to help me, so they need to do the job right.

2. A few times in my life.

2. Congratulate them and think they’ll be a good resource in the future

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WHEN I WALK BY A MIRROR IN A SEMI-PUBLIC PLACE, I:

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I THINK OTHER PEOPLE:

1. Often.

1. Pause and preen.

1. Envy me.

2. Rarely.

2. Take a quick glance.

2. Rarely think about me.

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Community college attendance rises

Prices and costs are affecting students’ choice of college

BY DELANEY STRYCZEK, Editor The economy is worrying senior Sarah Edwards about college.

“I may not get to go to the college I want because of the economy.

College costs a lot, and my family can’t afford it,” Edwards said.

Sending a child away to college is a stress for many families, both because some parents don’t want their children to leave home and because college tuition has skyrocketed in recent years. At the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, for example, tuition went up $718 from last year to this year, and it will go up again next year.

That’s the dilemma Edwards is facing. “[My parents] support me, but money is tight. I may end up having to go to Waubonsee for two years to save money,” Edwards said.

Edwards isn’t the only one.

Many students realize that there’s more than just choosing a major and “dream” college—there’s also deciding which college they can afford.

Since the recession started in late 2008, an increasing number of Kaneland students have chosen to attend community colleges and trade schools. Among the Class of 2008, 17 percent attended local community college, Waubonsee. Just a year later, 27 percent of the Class of 2009 headed to Waubonsee, and in 2010, 33 percent also went. Among the Class of 2011, 46 percent went to Waubonsee too, while 44 percent headed to a four-year college.

It’s a sharp increase, but it’s in line with national averages. Nationwide, 40 percent of U.S. undergraduate students attend community colleges.

Community colleges like Waubonsee are becoming increasingly popular choices among budget-con-

Photo by Jessica Corbett

Students walk to class across the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s main quad last September. The difference between last year’s tuition and this year’s at University of Illinois has gone up by 718 in just a year.

scious students because they are less expensive than a four-year school in comparison. For example, tuition at Waubonsee is $2,352 a year, far less than tuition at a four-year public or private school.

Other reasons for their popularity is that students can live at home while attending, thus saving more money, and later transfer to a fouryear school.

Senior Ray Barry plans to attend Waubonsee next year.

“It will give me an opportunity to save money and be able to live at home,” Barry said.

Counselors at Kaneland sometimes encourage students who are worried about costs or undecided about a major to consider two-

year colleges. “You can take specific classes of an interest that you may have at a community college,” Counselor Andrew Franklin said.

Yet the sticker shock many students and families experience when looking at private college tuitions —where costs may be upwards of $30,000 or even $40,000 a year— may not always be reality. Many of these schools give out more scholarships than anywhere else, which reduces tuition costs into a very affordable price.

“Don’t neglect applying to private schools, because they can get the price close to what a state school would cost,” Franklin said.

Several members of the Class of 2011 won full-tuition scholarships to

private universities, including Hannah Schuppner, who received a full ride to Northwestern University; Abby Michels, who received a full ride to Lewis University; and Jessica Corbett, who received a full ride to Ithaca College.

Private schools can also offer advantages that big state universities cannot—especially smaller class sizes. State universities like Northern Illinois and University of Illinois can have 20,000 or even 40,000 students, while many private schools are smaller. That’s why senior Melissa Bohorquez wants to go to Elmhurst College.

“I have more opportunity for hands on and teachers will know me as a individual,” Bohorquez said.

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CELL PHONES: HARMLESS? New studies are being done to discover whether cell phone radiation

BY CASEY JACOBSON, Editor potentially cause brain tumors and other cancer.

Sophomore Hayley Contorno is conscious of the waves of radiation that emanate from her cell phone—so much so that she keeps the phone away from her body whenever possible.

Instead of sleeping with her phone under her pillow or next to her head, Contorno keeps it away from her body. Anywhere except near her skin, where the radiation could potentially seep through.

The issue has been on Contorno’s mind ever since her aunt, Penny Kukovec, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010.

Kukovec kept her phone near her bra strap for several years and got the devastating news that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. The diagnosed area was her upper breast, precisely where she would keep her phone. The price to pay was a complete breast removal.

The suspicion that radiation from Kukovec’s cell phone may have caused her cancer has changed Contorno’s behavior with her phone.

“When I have my cell phone on me, I will keep it in my back pocket if I have to, but I try to bring a bag to put it in,” Contorno said.

What you need to know This summer, the World Health Organization stated that the electromagnetic field emit-

ted by cell phones has now been placed on the “possibly carcinogenic to humans” list, along with cigarettes.

It’s particularly concerning because cell phones are very widespread. According to the National Cancer Institute, there are 6.8 billion people on this planet, and about five billion use cell phones.

Teens and adults today are dependent on their phones, which go everywhere with them and are often kept near the body. Phones are tucked into shirts, held up to ears, and stuffed in pockets and even shoes. Some teens even sleep with their phones under their pillows.

Could something that simple be harmful?

Maybe.

Cell phone use began in Europe in the 1980s, but did not become widespread in the United States until the 1990s. Numerous large studies are being conducted on the effects of radio frequency energy on the body. Radio frequency energy, or RF energy, is the radiation emitting from cell phones as they maintain a signal or transmit data.

Since cell phone technology is advancing rapidly and smart phones emit higher levels of radiation, discovering if RF energy can affect the human body is a scientific priority.

Yet it’s hard for scientists to say they are harm-

ful because cell phones are relatively new, and the long-term effects are not clear yet.

“I think scientists need a lot of research to prove that,” sophomore Erika Carlson said.

This is what scientists are beginning to do.

Where does the radiation come from?

The NCI studies suggest the amount of RF energy produced by cell phones is too low to cause significant tissue heating or an increase in body temperature. However, more research is needed to determine what effects RF has on the body and whether it poses a health danger.

The majority of a cell phone’s radiation is produced through the antenna, and its intensity depends on the level of the phone signal.

When a call is placed from a cell phone, a signal is sent from the antenna of the phone to the nearest base station antenna. The farther a cell phone is from the base station antenna, the higher the power level to keep the call in service. The farther the distance, the more power is needed.

“When I’m alone and talking on my cell, I try to put it on speaker phone so it’s not up to my head,” biology teacher Breanne Kahl said.

The amount of radiation can also depend on factors such as the amount of cell phone traffic and calls at a given time.

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quality of the cell transmission, and size of the handset.

How harmful is it to the brain?

The NCI is concerned that the radiation produced by cell phones may affect the brain and other tissues. Cell phones are typically held to the head, therefore the head is the most exposed region. Radiation can cause cancerous and noncancerous brain tumors.

“I think it’s pretty weird to think that my cell phone can end up giving me brain cancer. It’s disturbing,” sophomore Kyle Disandro said.

Numerous studies are being conducted to investigate the relationship between brain tumors and cell phone radiation to see if users are at risk.

NCI researchers reported that, overall, cell phone users have no increased risk for two of the most common types of brain tumors (cancerous and non-cancerous). For the small portion of study participants who reported spending the most time on cell phone calls, there was some increased risk of cancerous tumors.

Yet other reports have been alarming, and scientists say it’s too early to tell.

“It’s one of those things where you listen to the news and cell phones could be the best thing ever, and then the next day they are bad for you.

Science changes everything,” Kahl said.

The interval between exposures to the clinical development of a tumor may be many years or decades. NCI scientists have been unable to monitor large numbers of cell phone users for the length of time it might take for a brain tumor to develop, since phones are relatively new technology.

“I think scientists have reached somewhat of a correlation about radiation, that it could be possible [that it causes cancer] and it could not be.

It’s too new of a technology,” Kahl said.

The big picture Teens may be at the highest risk, as cell phone use is increasing rapidly, and teens are likely to experience a lot of exposure to radiation throughout their life. The NCI says that children may also be at greater risk because their nervous systems are still developing at the time of exposure.

Instead of talking on the phone for long periods of time, texting is a better option because the phone is not held against the body. The NCI also suggests that people should limit the amount of calls they make and use wireless technology, such as Bluetooth, instead of holding the phone directly up to their head, which dramatically reduced radiation exposure. They also recommend that phones should not be stored against the body, such as a jeans pocket or under a pillow at night, because of the constant radiation exposure. Instead, keep the phone in a bag or on a night stand.

“Unless kids are going to get cancer of the thumb from texting, I think we are all going to be okay,” science teacher Jennifer O’Hara said.

How much radiation’s going into your brain?

The numbers shown above each phone name is represented of the specific absorption rate, or SAR level, that each phone emits. SAR measures the amount of radio frequency radiation absorbed by the body when using a transmitter device such as a cell phone. The SAR limit for cell phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/ kg, averaged over one gram of body tissue. The higher the SAR, the more radiation risk a user may have.

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.194 Samsung Eternity

1.51 LG Rumor 2

Source: CNET Reviews

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The Money Issue

Teens have more to pay than ever before As jobs during this unpredictable economy become more scarce, teenagers are forced to make their jobs their priority.

As a result, more and more students are beginning to provide for themselves and even their families.

BY DIANA NUNO AND RACHAEL CLINTON, Executive Editors

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able to make a career out of any job opportunities.”

Some students expressed fear. One junior girl wrote about her concerns about potentially becoming homeless.

“We are losing our house,” she wrote. “My mom lost her job and is now getting paid very little per hour. My parents are getting a divorce, and sometimes we can’t afford all of our groceries.”

Beyond the devastating effects the recession has had on some students’ families, it’s also causing many students to change college and career plans.

What are the most common plans? Many students said they were planning on attending a two-year community college and then transferring in order to save money, something not all said they would have considered in a better economic climate.

“I’m planning on going to a community college to get my general education out of the way for less money,” junior Andrew Tobin said.

Senior Elizabeth Patterson works five days a week, from 4 p.m.-11 p.m. She buys her clothes, is saving for a car, and is responsible for her toiletries.

Counselor Anna Lamica says having a job can have both negative and positive effects on the employed students.

“When they’re responsible for buying their own things, priorities change and they put more effort into work and that takes a toll on their schoolwork,” Lamica said.

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as well as computer equipment, gas and car insurance. Only 11 percent said that their parents did not expect them to buy anything.

Senior Nicholette LeBlanc is among the students who feel no consequences due to the recession. “[The recession] doesn’t make me worried at all because my parents still spoil me and pay for everything,” LeBlanc said.

But for most students, that isn’t the case.

Two percent of students must contribute to housing, food and bills, while 35 percent of students are expected to pay for gas and entertainment.

“My parents have become more money-conscious and expect me to pay for more things,” junior Gabby Aguirre said.

Not only do many students pay for a majority of their social activities, gas and clothes, some families have been devastated to the point where the teens help support the finances of the household.

Nearly three percent of students were responsible for purchasing their toiletries.

Several students polled responded that they are helping to support their families.

“I can’t buy as much as I need to pay for things and I lend my parents money,” one junior wrote. “I don’t want to get kicked out of our house.”

Another junior wrote that the recession had affected his family life.

“It’s created an uneasy tension in our house,” Junior Esai Ponce said, “I’m worried I won’t be

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Senior Katie Tolan juggles a lot more than a job and school. A car payment, clothes and gas keep her from venturing out as much as she’d like.

“I wish I didn’t have to buy my own stuff. It’s not what I want to spend my money on,” Tolan said.

Tolan works 15-20 hours a week and makes $8.50, just 25 cents over minimum wage. Her job at Papa Saverio’s in Aurora pays for her car payment of $227 and, on alternating months, her insurance as well.

Junior Abby West, who is recently employed is responsible for paying for the gas in her car in order to relieve her parents from extra finances.

“I recently got a job, so I will have money, it just sucks that I have to spend my work money on gas,” West said.

West works at Kuiper’s Family Farm on the weekends and makes minimum wage. To fill up her car, it takes around $60.

Minimum wage workers tend to be young, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Workers under the age of 25 make up about half of those paid the federal minimum wage or less.

According to a poll of 150 randomly selected Kaneland students performed on Sept. 1, 75 percent of students said that their families expect them to buy more of their own things such as clothes, gas and music than before due to the recession.

Among the most common things students are expected to pay for are music downloads and entertainment expenses such as movie tickets,

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AT THE PUMP

BY ALEX VICKERY AND EMILY GULANCZYK, Editors

Spending paychecks at the pump has become all too familiar for many Kaneland students like senior Kristi Smith and junior Nick Sharp, who have to pay with their own money to fill up their tank.

Smith’s tank costs $70 to $80 to fill up, while Sharp’s costs $40 to fill up, depending on how often they fill up. This comes as no surprise because Illinois is in the top ten for the nation’s average fuel prices, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge web site.

A year ago, the average price for a gallon of regular gas was $2.68. Last month the average was $3.66. AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report is a web

site that shows the average gas price per gallon for today, yesterday, a week go, a month ago and a year ago. Gas prices haven’t spiked this high since around 1978, in inflation-adjusted dollars.

“I dread going to put gas into my truck. It’s like another car payment every month,” Tom Fedderly, health and physical education teacher, said.

Not only are gas prices high, car insurance is too, especially for new drivers. Along with Smith, junior Noel Delgado also pays for his own car insurance.

“I feel like people my age should pay for their own car and gas,” Smith said.

Smith and Delgado, like other teens, have gotten jobs to help pay for these expenses. Delgado works at McDonald’s in Sugar Grove and Smith works at the Portillo’s in Batavia.

Sharp, who pays for his own gas and insurance, works over the summer at Elfstrom Stadium, the Kane County Cougar’s stadium. Many teens find minimum-wage jobs helpful to be able to keep their license to freedom.

A tip from the U.S. Department of Energy on how to increase gas mileage is to obey the speed limit. For every five miles driven over 60 miles per hour, it’s like paying an extra 29 cents per gallon.

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Cosmic Knight 2011Should dates coordinate outfits?

What are your plans for Homecoming?

The Krier polled 150 randomly-selected students on Sept. 6 to find out their plans for Homecoming. How do your plans compare? Read on to find out.

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the dance?

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BLINDSIDED

It was a hot morning of double day practices last month when freshman football player Dominick Cozzi was blindsided by a teammate.

“I got in on kickoff and I was running down the field when I was hit on the side by a teammate. I remember getting up with a headache and I had blurred vision,” Cozzi said.

Cozzi walked over to the athletic trainer Missy Johnson, who diagnosed him with a concussion using a new test required by law. Before this injury occurred, Cozzi, along with all other athletes, was required to take a test that establishes a baseline score before a head injury.

“It made me think of seventh grade when the same thing happened to me,” Cozzi said.

On July 28, Illinois governor Pat Quinn passed a new law that requires medical clearance for student-athletes to return to action after an injury. It also aims to improve the education of athletes, their parents and their coaches about concussions.

“This new law will ensure that student-athletes, parents and coaches recognize the symptoms and understand the risks of concussions, so that they can prevent a more serious, lasting injury,” Quinn said.

Under House Bill 200, every Illinois school board has to adopt a concussion policy that follows the guidelines of the Illinois High School Association. The goal is to reduce the number of concussions that go unnoticed.

“We have heard disturbing stories about the long-term negative impact of concussions, this new law will make help sure that young athletes are better protected from potentially life-altering head injuries,” Senator Kwame Raoul said.

Kaneland now has a new computer testing system that will be used for all student-athletes who are suspected of possibly being concussed.

Cozzi went through this testing after he suffered the concussion. His test wasn’t easy.

“The first day of my injury I had trouble with

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The scary reality of concussions; new testing sweeps the state

Freshman Dominick Cozzi remembers having blurred vision and a headache after the hit.

my memory,” Cozzi said.

Testing includes “Memorizing shapes and words and also reaction time,” he said.

Concussions can be tough, mind-altering and potentially long-term injuries. Athletes can take steps to help minimize the chances of suffering a concussion, but what they do doesn’t fully protect them.

Cozzi’s injury occurred before the season kicked off, and he is sidelined indefinitely until he passes the test at the level he established when he took it before he was concussed.

If a coach suspects that one of their players may have a concussion, they need to take immediate action and remove the potentially concussed athlete from action, according to the CDC. All coaches, including varsity soccer coach

Photo by Brandon Bishop

Scott Parillo, are aware of the new testing. Parillo said it’s difficult to pass the test even without a concussion and that there’s a high standard the athlete must pass.

“I was looking at the computer testing,” Parillo said jokingly. “It’s crazy. If it would’ve been an IQ test, I would have none.”

New testing at the high school can help inform concussed athletes, coaches and parents if the athletes are still suffering concussion-related symptoms.

Michael Thorgesen, assistant freshman football coach, thinks the new testing is “interesting” and “a great tool to actually measure the severity of the concussion.”

Both Thorgesen and Parillo are most concerned about the health of their athletes. Concussion symptoms can last for months.

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DEATH by PEANUT?

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Coping with potentially serious food allergies is challenge for many Kaneland students, who often cannot eat the same cafeteria items or classroom treats as their peers.

Zach Gomes can’t eat the same things as others, even if the smell makes his mouth water.

“I actually like the smell of peanut butter, but I can’t eat it,” the junior said.

Peanut allergies can be among the most serious food allergies, leading students who have them to carefully read labels and identify ingredients, since even something that touched a nut can send some people into a severe allergic reaction.

Although Gomes’ allergy to peanuts doesn’t scare him, he wishes it wasn’t there.

For many Kaneland students, and people all over the world, food allergies create restrictions to their lives that others don’t have.

When they eat snacks brought in by other students or treats handed out by teachers, they have to ask about the ingredients. When they go out to restaurants, they have to

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ask about the ingredients. When they go grocery shopping, they have to check the ingredients.

“Starting this year, we have a district-wide computerized allergy tutorial which all teachers are assigned to view,” Barb Giese, school nurse, said.

There is also a new Allergy Emergency Action Plan in place so that staff members know what to do in case of an incident. When students purchase lunch and enter their ID number, any food allergies that the school knows of shows up to their name in order to prevent students from purchasing foods they’re allergic to.

Giese advised that it’s very important for students with severe allergies of any kind to provide the office with an EpiPen or Benadryl.

Food allergies can add inconvenience, discomfort and fear to lives of those who suffer from them.

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Junior Brianne Claypool feels like her allergies are part of her personality. She is allergic to walnuts, pecans and bananas. Although those things aren’t commonly in snacks like cookies, she still has to check to make sure.

“It’s kind of a quirk to me; it’s not really a bad thing. It’s inconvenient, but it’s who I am,” Claypool said.

Claypool said it can be embarrassing when teachers ask students if any have allergies and she has to raise her hand. At restaurants, her friends occasionally joke around and remind her to confirm the lack of nuts in menu items like cheeseburgers that likely don’t have any.

Her allergies were passed down from her grandmother and father.

The home environment can sometimes be easier for students with families that understand or share their allergies.

“At home it’s not really that big of a deal because my brother just has to wash his hands after eating something with peanuts in it but at school, I have to ask people what’s in the food,” Gomes said.

Junior Brittany Larsen said that her allergy to nuts doesn’t really affect much of her home life because they just don’t buy nuts. All of her siblings have the same allergies.

When they go out to eat, she doesn’t know what’s in the food and has to ask.

Larsen said that the school should have more food options that don’t contain nuts. Last year when the power went out, their alternative food option was peanut butter and jelly, so she couldn’t eat it.

The school does take many measures to compensate with students’ food allergies like the Allergy Emergency Action Plan and keeping staff informed.

10 THINGS TO MAKE THIS

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BY BRITTANY FORGIVE YOURSELF. Maybe you did badly in a class last year, and it hurt your GPA. Maybe you got in a fight with a friend that could have been avoided. Whatever the mistake was, realize that it’s last year’s news. Look to the future and think about what you can do to avoid doing it again, not what you could have done then.

PAY ATTENTION. Everyone has one class that no matter what, just doesn’t click. Still, find a way to make the class interesting. Whether it’s by seeing a friend to help in that class, connecting the problems to real life, whatever needs to happen, get yourself interested. One of the best ways to stay focused is to take notes, ask questions, and pair up with a friend after the class to compare notes, Counselor Cindy GET INVOLVED. Find some sort of club or sport that interests you.

Meeting new people and trying new things is a good way to build new memories that will make you remember this school year. Studies by the College Entrance Examination Board suggest that extracurricular activities could help lead to higher SAT and ACT scores. Getting involved also “develops leadership, time management skills and organizational skills,” Violett said.

FIND THAT ONE CLASS YOU’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT. Look at what kind of future and careers seem interesting and find something that could help with that. Free one block a day to learn about something you enjoy.

BE POSITIVE. Not everyone wants to be at school every day, but it isn’t all bad. Look for the bright spot, even if it’s just lunch. Find something to look forward to. American Psychological Association studies by Deborah D. Danner indicate that positive emotions in early adulthood can help lead to a longer life.

DON’T GET CAUGHT UP IN DRAMA. Hearing about who broke up with whom or which friends are fighting might be fun at first, but after a while, it just ends up tearing you down. When it gets to be too much, just ask yourself if you’re really going to care about it next year. Put things in perspective.

DON’T PROCRASTINATE. Thinking that problem can just get done tomorrow just ensures that it probably won’t get done. 20 percent of people are chronic procrastinators, according to Joseph Ferari of the American Psychological Association’s Joseph Ferrari. “Don’t wait until the last minute to study for a test. Start doing study guides a week before the test,” Violett said.

FOCUS ON YOU. It’s nice to have friends and spend time with them, but sometimes, everyone needs to step back and look at what they need to get done. If that means spending a night in to study for a test while friends head out, so be it.

TAKE TIME TO DE-STRESS. If homework gets to be too much of a focus, it will only lead to a freakout. Find one thing to do a day that is relaxing, whether that is playing a sport, listening to music or curling up with a good book.

GET EXCITED. Make a fun playlist of songs to get ready for the day.

Laugh with friends. Take a little time to have fun.

Photos by Heather Shelton, Caroline Eichelberger, Kate Anderson and Kelsy Goodwin

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PULSE

Back-to-school shows won’t disappoint

Brand new comedy lineup promises laughter all fall

Falling leaves and football grace our presence during fall. Another addition to the hoodieweather is the laugh-out-loud shows.

“Louie” Thursdays on FX at 10:30 p.m.

In front of millions of viewers stands a chubby, quirky, red-headed middle-aged man. His name is Louis C.K. The second season of FX’s TV show “Louie” is in session, while a third is already being planned. The hilarious series is based loosely off of comedian Louis C.K.’s life.

“Louie” is a dark comedy that includes both live C.K. stand-up and sketch comedy from the divorced father of two girls who is in his forties.

C.K. seems to enjoy making very uncomfortable parts of his life comical for others. “Louie” is a show that will generate big laughs and suck viewers in. Viewers will find that suddenly, three hours will have passed as they root for this painfully socially awkward man.

–Kaleb Schuppner, editor

Premiering tonight on ABC at 7 p.m.

An action-packed remake of the 1976 chick flick “Charlie’s Angels” is the brand new hit for this fall. When a thief, former dirty cop and a street racer are given another chance by the mysterious Charlie to do good for others, will things turn out for the best?

This show is all about living in the future and forgetting the past. If you liked “Vampire Diaries” or “Chaos Theory,” then you might love

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“The Blind Side” $19.99

Hearts will melt and tears will flow after watching this inspirational true story about Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron).

He’s a quiet and mentally scarred 17-year-old who has been in foster care his whole life after his drugaddict mother abandoned him. One night, Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) invites Oher back to her house and soon enough, he becomes part of the Tuohy family. Oher joins the football team and struggles with it at first because of his gentle personality.

Oher gets the hang of it and receives a scholarship to the University of Mississippi. “The Blind Side” is a critically acclaimed movie; Bullock won an Oscar for her performance. This movie is a great reminder to all that perseverance and hard work always pay off in the end.

-Emily Gulanczyk, editor

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–Sara Laurie, editor

“Napoleon Dynamite” Sundays on Fox at 7:30 p.m.

“Napoleon, gimme some of your tots!”

The beloved character is back in an original series on Fox. “Napoleon Dynamite” is predicted to tickle audiences with laughter starting this fall, mid-season. This new series is based off the hit cult classic movie Napoleon Dynamite that charmed audiences with his quirky quotes and personality. It follows Napoleon and other characters including Kip, Pedro, Uncle Rico, Deb and Grandma. Thankfully, you’ll get a weekly dose of Napoleon Dynamite and his friends every Sunday.

–Sam Bower, editor

“Charlie’s Angels”

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this show, since it is also directed by Marcos Siega. The show stars actresses like Annie Llonzeh, Minka Kelly, Rachael Taylor and Ramon Rodriguez. This show newly created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar with executive producer Drew Barrymore, a former Angel.

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“2 Broke Girls” Mondays on CBS at 7:30 p.m.

“2 Broke Girls” is a show about two girls just trying to make it by in New York City and make their dreams come true. Max (Kat Dennings) is a sassy girl that always works for what she wants. Caroline (Beth Behrs) is a rich girl that gets what she wants. They are completely different in personality but are forced to cope with each other’s differences as they work since they are “two broke girls.” As they go through tough

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“Win Win” $20.69 “Win Win,” a film by Thomas McCarthy starring Paul Giamatti, is a story about overcoming all obstacles and attempting everything to win. It tells the story of a New Jersey attorney and wrestling coach Mike Flaherty (Giamatti), who is trying to keep not only himself happy but also his wife and two children. There’s only one problem: the wrestling team is on a losing streak that makes it difficult to live up to the school’s motto: “Home of Champions.” Just when Flaherty thinks the team has hit rock-bottom, he stumbles onto star wrestler and troublesome teenager, Kyle Timmons (Alex Shaffer). The stage is set for Flaherty to achieve a longawaited winning wrestling team. This is a more serious film about overcoming obstacles within sports and life, with some funny moments as well.

–Tyler Keenum, editor

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Comedian Louis C.K. generates big laughs in his returning show, “Louis,” which is entering its second season.

times, they have to learn to get along and help each other through their difficulties. This is the show to tickle viewers’ funny bone, whether it’s from Kat’s sarcastic character to Beth’s spoiled and sassy attitude.

–Kaprice Sanchez, editor

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“Bring It On: Fight to the Finish”

$19.99 Go, Team, Go! In this spirited cheerleading movie, “Bring It On: Fight to the Finish,” Lina (Christina Milian) is a high school cheerleader who switches schools and ends up joining the Sea Lions cheer team. Quickly making enemies with Avery (Rachele Brooke Smith), the captain of the rival squad, the Jaguars. The two girls assemble their teams and compete against each other in the All-Star Championship. This movie has the perfect mix of bitter boy drama, catty girl fights and awesome cheer routines and stunts.

–Emily Gulanczyk, editor

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Tasty and inexpensive: the Moon Dance Diner

BY RYAN NOEL, Editor The Moon Dance Diner, the new Maple Park breakfast restaurant owned by George Georgio, offers outstanding visuals as soon as you walk in the door. Along the walls are small signs and posters that make the restaurant feel like the 1950s.

The cherry red bar stools surrounding the main dining bar complement the retro look very well.

Georgio’s wife’s horse, named Moon Dance, was the reasoning behind the creative name of the little restaurant.

The diner is only open for breakfast and lunch, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., but the menu doesn’t disappoint. The options are limited, but the choices are all very tempting. Skillets, flapjacks, biscuits and gravy, and omelets dominate the one-page, double-sided menu. The Moon Dance Diner also offers homemade pies, fried baloney sandwiches, reubens and burgers for a lunch time meal.

The country skillet ($7.50), biscuits and gravy ($5) and the three stack pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream ($5.75) were among the items sampled that morning, and we only had to wait ten minutes for breakfast to be served.

The food looked scrumptious, nothing too fancy, but something like mom would make.

The skillet consisted of hash browns, ham, sausage, bacon and sausage gravy, covered with two over-easy eggs. The biscuits and gravy looked comforting, and they tasted superb. The golden and flaky biscuits were over-generously smothered in the thick gravy.

Maybe the most attractively presented item was the pancakes covered with strawberries and topped with whipped cream. The pancakes were soft and fluffy, the strawberries exploded with flavor in every bite, and the whipped cream added a sweet and sugary taste to finish it off.

Photos by Jake Razo

Top: The flapjacks at the Moon Dance Diner look fantastic topped with a mound of whipped cream, and they taste even better. Above: The country skillet has a great homemade taste and will fill you up.

Service was great—our waitress was very kind and checked up on us every now and then to see how everything was. When she wasn’t checking up with us, she was chatting it up at the diner’s counter with the other patrons, always making them laugh.

Overall, the Moon Dance Diner doesn’t disappoint one bit. Though it’s only been open for seven weeks, it has potential to become a busy and bustling restaurant, if it already hasn’t become one, as we came in at around seven in the morning.

In fact, that’s something that Georgio would love, as one of his goals include landing on the TV show “Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives.”

The prices are economy-friendly, with nothing topping $10. Make sure to get in on the action at the Moon Dance Diner as soon as possible, because you’re missing out.

“THA CARTER IV” Lil Wayne

After he was released from prison, Lil Wayne’s fans knew he would come back with a great album— the only question was when. The day finally came Aug. 29 and the fans got what they wanted—a hit.

The New Orleans-inspired rhythm and beats create maybe one of his best albums yet and features prominent artists including John Legend, Nicki Minaj, Bruno Mars and Drake.

Songs vary tempos, from slow and steady “Nightmares of the Bottom” to fast and spastic “MegaMan.” Other popular songs are “Mirrors,” “President Carter,” and previously released single “How to Love.”“Tha Carter IV” shows Lil Wayne’s versatility and lyrical creativity like “sleepin’ at the top, nightmares of the bottom/everybody wanna be fly til you swat ‘em.” The album is a must-listen for all hip-hop fans.

–Ryan Noel, editor

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“I’M WITH YOU”

The Red Hot Chili Peppers

Five years since their last album, ”Stadium Arcadium”, and ten albums deep, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are back with a new innovative twist in their energetic, edgy, upbeat, yet original style.

Their new album, “I’m With You”, released on Aug. 26, seems to have refocused on stretching their music abilities by adding new elements and providing a variety of vocals while keeping that familiar, warm, summertime vibe. For fans, this new style may take some time getting used to because it differs from their previous albums..

Josh Klinghoffer has replaced former guitarist, John Frusciante. It’s noticeable that Klinghoffer has added his own individual touch to his music, but still keeps up with the familiar Frusciante vibe that fans have grown to be so familiar with.

“I’m With You” is recommended to those who are interested in alternative and 90s rock. Some fans may feel distanced from the unforgettable style the Chili Peppers had portrayed in their past albums. However, the Chili Pepper edginess and vintage-sounding 90s funk rock still lingers.

The band should be credited for trying something new and offering fans something interesting.

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“21”

–Gina Jarvis, editor

Adele

“Few contemporary singers do unrequited love as righteously as British vocalist Adele Adkins,” Greg Kot, Chicago music critic, mentioned back in February 2011 after the release of her brilliant new album, “21.”

Adele started her career back in London with her album a few years ago, 19, and ever since she’s been quite the hit, releasing “Rolling in the Deep” last November, which reached number one in eight countries including parts of Europe, Australia and the US. Since “21’s” release, 2.5 million copies and 992,000 digital copies of have been sold in the US. “Set Fire to the Rain” and “Turning Tables” are also hit songs on the album. Adele’s voice is describe as “sultry contralto” by other critics they also suggested that her vocals were more developed and intriguing than her songwriting. Based on her last two albums’ popularity, all we can do is wait for the damage to be done in “30.”

–Bryanna Stoiber, reporter

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Remembering 9/11 Ten years later, Kaneland remembers

BY MATT WAHLGREN, Editor The tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon was memorialized this month with a ceremony led by Fox Valley Career Center Fire Science students. The attack, which took the lives of almost 3,000 people, was planned by the now-deceased Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

“The response at the time was visceral,” social science teacher Lynn McHenry recalled.

English teacher Patricia Welker worked at Kaneland at the time of the attacks and remembers that day well.

“At first there was a lot of not getting the significance of it, which is pretty normal. I remember having to explain what Al-Qaeda was,” Welker said.

A memorial ceremony was held on Sept. 9 by the FVCC Fire Science students and the Color Guard.

Fire Science teacher Gary Baum gave a speech in remembrance of the victims, and his students re-enacted a scene of firefighters raising the flag at Ground Zero.

Kaneland alumna Sarah Conley ‘01 was one of the students who traveled to New York after the attacks to help out with the rescue efforts. “[It was] truly unbelievable, in the worst sense of the word. Steel beams stretching a city block were twisted like pretzels. The sky was literally blocked out by the debris cloud. Huge lights, like stadium lights, were our sun. They never set and the work never stopped. The shear size of Ground Zero is completely incomprehensible. It was hell on earth,” Conley said.

Navy SEAL Team Six killed bin Laden May 2, with support from CIA operatives. The Taliban leader was shot dead in his Abottabad, Pakistan compound.

“I can’t celebrate the deliberate death of another human, but I can’t say I’m sorry he’s gone,” McHenry said.

Scott Parillo, social science teacher, said that bin Laden’s death could probably be justified for many of the victims of the attacks.

Though the attack has become a part of history for many like Lynn McHenry, Conley believes we should always remember the sacrifices of 9/11 and perhaps take something positive away.

“People say ‘we will never forget,’ but I truly believe, we as a nation, have already begun. We need to come together and take that moment of unity and make it everyday life,” Conley said.

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1. Fire Science students set up the American flag for the 9/11 memorial.

2. Firefighters raise the American flag in remembrance of 9/11. “I thought it was very nice,” Kevin Peterson, Maple Park Fire Chief, said afterward. “The class did a very nice job with it. It shows our respect for our brothers and sisters in the fire services and the losses that occurred in 2001.”

3. Students hold the Flag of Honor and the Flag of Heroes, with the stripes made out of names of those who died in the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

4. Color Guard prepares the flags for the ceremony.

5. Fire Science teacher Gary Baum salutes as the flag is brought forward by the FVCC honor guard. Baum opened the ceremony with a speech remembering the 2,800 civilians killed on Sept. 11, as well as the 343 members of the Fire Department of New York, 23 members of the New York Police Department and 37 members of the Port Authority who died as they responded to the attack. “We are here to honor those that gave the last full measure to save others,” Baum said.

6. Members of the Color Guard hold the Fire Department, Emergency Medical Service and American flags.

7. Baum asked the crowd to “spend time today and reflect upon those who serve us and, in this reflection, please remember those that protect our freedoms by serving.” A Fire Science student prayed for the victims following the ceremony.

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‘Best start yet’ for girls varsity volleyball season

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Photo by Matt Alfrey

Senior Amelia Napiorkowski and Freshman Madi Jurcenko talk over their first match against La Salle-Peru with Coach Tim Larsen on Sept. 6. The Knights swept La Salle-Peru 5-0.

High expectations this season

BY JACOB RAZO, Editor Freshman Madi Jurcenko is picking up right where her sister, Lindsey Jurcenko ‘11, left off, and playing doubles with returning all-conference player and senior Amelia Napiorkowski.

New players aren’t the only things changing this season. Napiorkowski, who is one of the team captains, will be playing doubles all season instead of playing singles, which she did last year.

“Playing double is a lot different for me,” Napiorkowski said. “I don’t feel as much pressure as I did when I played singles, and it’s nice knowing you have someone on the court with you.”

Dominic Bruno, assistant coach, said the team as a whole is much stronger this year.

“This year’s team is a lot deeper than last year’s. We have two freshmen as our number one and two for singles. When they play, they’re a lot more mature than freshmen,” Bruno said.

Napiorkowski/Jurcenko are the number one doubles team, and freshmen Sammie Schrepferman and Angelica Emmanouil are currently the top singles player.

Coach Tim Larsen also said several players stood out. “One of our captains, Kelly Kovacic, won our off-season dedication award,” he said.

The team has started the season strong, winning their first tournament at Plainfield North against eight different schools, many which were three times Kaneland’s size.

Schpeferman finished first in number one singles and Emmanouil finished first in number two singles, and Napiorkowski/Jurcenko finished number one in doubles.

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Girls Sports / September 22, 2011 / KANELAND KRIER

Tennis started off their conference season beating long time rival Sycamore for the first time in seven years.

“It’s been a long time since we had been able to beat Sycamore, but it feels good to start off our season on a good win like Sycamore,” Larsen said.

The Lady Knights also beat La Salle-Peru in a convincing 5-0 sweep on Sept. 6.

They later went to IMSA and lost a tough meet by 4-3. The Lady Knights rebounded later that week by once again sweeping conference foe Rochelle 5-0.

On Sept. 12, the Lady Knights beat Rosary for the first time since Larsen’s been coach with a 5-2 win. “We’re on a roll. We’re 7-2 right now overall,” Larsen said.

The Lady Knights were also undefeated in conference play at press dead. The strong start has led to some high hopes this season. Larsen said that Napiorkowski has set her goal as placing in the state tournament this year. The Knights have never made it to the state tournament in tennis, although Napiorkowski and Lindsey Jurcenko came close last year.

“I think our team could win conference, and I want to go undefeated this year for a personal goal,” Napiorkowski said.

Senior Madi Limbrick agreed.

“This season has been really great. I love being able to be a team captain and having the shot to be a leader this year,” Limbrick said.

The Lady Knights’ next match will be against Rochelle at the invitational on Sept. 24 and against De Kalb on Sept. 27.

Experience. That’s the advantage this year’s varsity volleyball team has with 11 of 12 girls who have previously played on, Varsity Coach Todd Weimer said.

“This is the most knowledgeable and experienced team that I have ever coached on a varsity level,” Weimer said. “We have a couple of big key players.”

Weimer said key players include the team captains, seniors Malory Groen, Kylie Siebert and Katy Dudzinski, who is a “big go-to hitter.”

“With these all three girls as captains, it’s been rewarding to see the positive leadership on and off the court,” he said.

The team is strong in serve-receive, where Siebert, who Weimer named player of the week, shines, with 229 digs. The team has a total of 388 serve-receiving successes. Weimer said the team has versatile with hitters, with Dudzinski averaging 4.3 kills per game. Another strength is a tough serve, with the team averaging 3 aces per game.

The Lady Knights are 11-3 so far this season and are well positioned to win conference as well as regionals. At this point in the season last year, they were 8-8 and finished the season with a 19-13.

The team finished second at the Bartlett Tournament on Sept. 10, defeating Woodstock North, Dundee-Crown, Bartlett and Larkin, but falling to undefeated West Chicago.

“This is the best start yet,” Weimer said, “We need to continue to push forward and higher.”

-Lanie Callaghan, editor

Injuries slow down strong girls cross country team After Andie Strang, one of cross country’s key runner graduated, her sister, sophomore Sydney Strang has really stepped up to fill her shoes.

“Sydney has improved this year from last,” junior Maggie Brundige said. “Her times and work ethic will benefit the team.”

The team’s work ethic paid off at the Wauconda Invite on Sept. 10, where it finished second out of 25 teams, its best finish there in 20 years.

Both Brundige and junior Abby Dodis had personal best times, with Dodis finishing in 19:21.2 and Brundige in 19:49.7. Freshman Victoria Clinton came in at 19:25.66, placing 11th.

Clinton had been out with an injury at the beginning of the season, and senior Jenn Howland is currently sidelined by an injury, despite the team’s focus on preventing injuries during practice. “[The top runners] changes around a lot,” Dodis said. “We don’t have Jenn back yet. [Jenn and Victoria] will help push the top of the pack.”

The Lady Knights won their first meet facing West Chicago and Wheaton Academy at the Elburn Forest Preserve on Aug. 30. “The first race was about getting back into racing. We saw where everyone was at,” Dodis said.

“We have been working hard and making sure we get the workouts done,” Strang said. “We want everyone running at their fullest potential.”

–Lanie Callaghan, editor

Golf team looks to defend conference title

BY SHANE FERGUS, Editor The Kaneland golf team is looking to defend its first-ever conference championship this season. Last season was the Knight’s first season in the Northern Big 12 East division in which they won the conference championship.

The team has many returning key players including seniors Adam Grams, Anthony Sperando, Troy Krueger, Mitch Gemini and Zach Douglas from last year’s conference championship team. The team lost Josh Schuberg and Hayley Guyton, due to graduation.

“This is the best team that I have had in seven years because we are deeper throughout the entire lineup,” said head coach Mark Meyer.

The Knights practiced a lot in the offseason to improve their game individually and as a team. Workouts included many indoor hitting sessions during the winter and practice rounds on actual courses.

“Our team goals for the season are to win conference, make it to sectionals as a team and possibly state,” Grams said.

So far the Knights are on six game winning streak after their first match of the season. The Knights lost the first match of this season 162164 to Jacobs High School, but since then they have been on a six game winning streak.

They beat Rochelle with a score of 159-182.

Team leaders were junior Matt Yonkovich with a score of 37, junior Luke Kreiter with a 39, sophomore Brody Kuhar with a 41 and junior Sean Glennon with a 42.

The Knights then went on to face Marengo in which they won with a convincing score of 160-179. Individual leaders were Douglas, Yonkovich, and junior Connor Williams, who all scored a 39, and Krueger, who shot a 43.

“The season for me individually started off kind of slow but has slowly progressed so far,” Douglas said.

The Knights then defeated West Aurora

Photo by Anthony Sperando

Junior Sean Glennon putts in a home match at Hughes Creek against Hinckley-Big Rock. Glennon shot a 42 for the match.

and won with a score of 158-173. Kreiter was a medalist for the Knights with a score of 36. Also scoring for the Knights was Kuhar with a 39, Krueger with a 41 and Williams with a 42.

Next for the Knights was another victory over Sterling with a score of 151-165. Leading scorers for the Knights were Grams with a 36, Yonkovich and Krueger with a 38 and Kuhar with a 39.

“We are doing very well. We have a (6-2) record, which is what we were last season at this point but I believe we have an even better overall team this season,” Meyer said.

Their second conference match came against conference rival Yorkville. The Knights beat them 153-170. Leading the team were Yonkovich with a 37, Krueger with a 38, and Kreiter and Ku-

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The Knights next match came against Hinckley - Big Rock, which Kaneland won 172199. Leading scores for the Knights were Williams and Glennon with a 42, Douglas with a 43 and Gemini with a 45.

The Knight’s last match before press dead was a close loss to Sycamore 154-157. Leading scorers for the Knights were Yonkovich with a 38 and Krueger with a 39.

“One of my individual goals for the season is to have my golf score average under a 40,” Douglas said.

Overall, the team is off to one of their best starts in recent history with a record of 6-2 as of press dead and are looking to build on their success the rest of the season.

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September 23 Football vs. Rochelle

September 24 Golf @ Genoa Kingston Invitational Tennis @ Rochelle Invitational Cross Country @ ACC Invitational Cross Country @ Sterling Rock

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September 27 Soccer @ Sycamore Tennis @ De Kalb Volleyball @ Yorkville

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