Volume 90: Issue 2

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STUDENT PRINTS volume 90, Issue 2 nvstudentprints.com @nvstudentprints October 16, 2015 NEWS

The Leadership Academy envisions plans for new year. Each class is claiming their positions as leaders and setting goals for the future. >> see page 4

OPINIONS

Are student teachers helpful to students? Does adapting to the different teaching styles affect student’s grades and understanding of new material? >> see page 6

FEATURES

Think you know your teachers well? Take TSP’s quiz to see if you can recognize some of your favorite teachers at their own high school dances. >> see page 14

SPORTS

Volleyball defeats Bowling Green. The Volleyball team continues their successful season with a new coaching staff. >> see page 23

NHS hosts informational meeting for danceGOLD maddie mcgranahan staffer

SENIOR CAROL WYGANT is crowned as the 2015 Homecoming Queen. For more on Homecoming, see page 14. HOWALD

The first informational meeting about this year’s danceGOLD event occurred on October 1 in the Media Center during all lunch periods. danceGOLD is a dance marathon hosted by National Honor Society that will be on November 14 from 6p.m. to 12a.m. danceGOLD is an event that raises money for the Victory Center, a local organization that aides and comforts cancer patients. NHS would like to have at least 200 students attend the event and raise $1,000 for the Victory Center. This is double the numbers from last year’s event, according to NHS advisor Darla Omey. “I was excited for the amount of people who showed up to the info meeting and hope that we reach our goal of 200 people,” Mrs. Omey said. There were 201 students who attended the danceGOLD informational meeting and picked up pledge forms. The pledge forms are for students participating in danceGOLD to collect money. Pledge forms and money are due to the Media Center on October 20. “We were extremely pleased with the turnout and hope that even more people will spread the news about danceGOLD and encourage their friends to participate,” NHS President Starr Jiang said. In order to participate in the event, students must raise a minimum of $50. Participants receive a danceGOLD shirt and also have the opportunity to earn more prizes by raising more money. The grand prize is a raffle for a Segway scooter for raising $300 or more. Students who are interested in participating can pick up a pledge form from Mrs. Omey in the Media Center.


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October 16, 2015

Process Race for the Cure achieves success begins for reps peter birsen staffer

College selection can be a daunting task for anyone, especially when there is a looming deadline approaching. To help smooth out this process, Northview periodically hosts representatives from different colleges. Students sign up for meetings with the representatives before they come and then get excused from class the day of the appointment, according to Mrs. Wachowiak. “All upperclassmen are welcome to sign up for these meetings although mostly seniors sign up, a few juniors also participate,” Mrs. Wachowiak said. The representative goes over specific information on their school and gives a general overview, according to Mrs., Wachowiak. Representative visits start at the beginning of the school year, according to Mrs. Wachowiak. “Depending on the school, some meetings are larger than others and when they are rather large the meeting is held in the PAC, otherwise they’re held in the guidance office,” Mrs. Wachowiak said. If no one signs up, the visit is canceled. “Most schools get about three to four students but bigger schools get 20 plus attendees,” Mrs. Wachowiak said. Colleges from the tri-state area come to visit, with a total of 25 colleges visiting, according to Mrs. Wachowiak. “These visits help give students a better piece of the puzzle for picking their future college,” Mrs. Wachowiak said.

BAND MEMBERS PLAY Northview’s fight song while the runners and walk pass by. They tried to give the runners encouragement by playing music and cheering them on as they went by. riley runnells staffer

Pink flooded the streets of Toledo September 27 as people lined up for the 22 annual Northwest Ohio Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, an annual event supporting the fight against breast cancer and raising money to find a cure. This year, there were over 12,000 people registered for the race and over 5,000 spectators gathered to support the cause and raise awareness. The race consisted of the 5K run and walk

and the family fun walk, which was only a mile. Before the walk and run began, there were many activities that the families who attended could enjoy. There was food, kiosks of different brands that support Komen giving away free prizes, Zumba classes, and the survivor tent. The breast cancer survivors were able to go into a tent where they could get massages, food, hangout, and talk to their friends before the survivor picture and parade. Looking down on the 5/3

field and seeing it full of pink as the survivors line up for their photo, forming the shape of a ribbon. They also show the stories on the “In Memory Of” and “In Celebration Of people”, allowing themselves and their families to come up and say a few words for everyone. Northview was involved in the race in a variety of ways. The LadyKat Soccer team, Volleyball team, and Band attended the race to support the cause through cheering on the runners and playing music. “This is our favorite team

bonding experience and it’s for this amazing cause so we love coming every year,” soccer sophomores Lucy Creech and Lizzy Due said. The LadyKat Soccer team has made it a tradition of coming every year to participate in the family fun walk. “We’ve done this every year and I think it’s good for us to show support for our community. Plus, doing Zumba together as a team is a blast,” senior Karlie O’Keefe said. The LadyKat Volleyball team came to cheer on the participants throughout the race route and as they crossed the finish line. “It is really important to me and makes me really happy that we come here as a team because I have had a personal connection to breast cancer. My grandma had breast cancer, so it really touches my heart when I see people come out to support this cause,” junior Kylee Keene said. Of course, hearing them from a mile away, the NV band stood along the route cheering on the walkers and runners and giving them something nice to listen to. “It’s important to represent NV and support the race for this amazing cause. I love coming to the race, and playing with all of my friends in the band is really awesome” sophomore Lexi Lauder said. Aside from the teams and band, some Northview students decided to band up and form their own team under Mr. Swaggerty and Mr. Fahim, and there were 15 students involved in this.


3 Cos students raise funds for breast cancer NEWS

October 16, 2015

claire weber staffer

Need your nails polished or hair styled? No need to worry because Cosmetology has been snipping up some great ideas these past few months. To start off the year, junior Cosmetology students have been learning the basics of styling hair, polishing nails, and waxing. They also have practiced the material they learned outside of the classroom in the lab. Meanwhile, seniors started off the year learning new material in the classroom and furthered their hands on experience with clients, according to senior Jordan Canon. So far this year, Cosmetology students took a field trip to SalonCentric, a store that sells beauty products to professionals, to pick out new products, such as shampoo, conditioner, and much more to use in the lab. Purchasing newly advertised beauty products was a necessity to start off the year with the latest brands, according to Canon. In addition, the students showed their support for Breast Cancer by carrying out a “Pink Out Nails,” fundraiser which involved polishing nails with a lovely pink color or getting a pink hair flare to raise donations for Breast Cancer research. The fundraiser took place on September 18 and 25. “It was more than a fundraiser because we all have personal loved ones who have or had experienced cancer. So many people in the student body are also affected too which made the fundraiser special,” senior Liz Hildebrant said. On their second and final day of the fundraiser, 13 ABC News came to record a segment about the students outstanding work styling and raising awareness for such an honorable cause. Another event the cosmetology students partook in was glamming up the girls on the Homecoming Court

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JUNIOR COSMETOLOGY STUDENT Emma Black practices the new material she has been learning in class, such as polishing nails. She paints junior Lexi Richardson’s nails for breast cancer awareness.

with a makeover. Students were able to style the girl’s hair, nails, and makeup. By the end of the day, each girl was all dolled up for the assembly and Homecoming game that evening. “All of these things have helped us Cos girls form a

deeper appreciation for not only making people look better, but feel better. That’s what we do,” Canon said. Students can stop in the salon to get their hair styled or nails polished anytime during their lunch or free periods.

Freshmen holds elections for new officers news editor

The Freshman Class Officers were recently announced on September 28. The elections took place three days earlier on September 25. The elections were held during homeroom and were completed on student’s phones or class computers. A form was sent to freshmen’s email which allowed only one response to be submitted, so that no cheating could occur. After the voting was completed, Kathryn Nelson, the class advisor, looked at all of the votes and made sure that no sophomores, juniors, or seniors were participating in the voting.

jake mossing

A majority of the freshman voted group of representatives that were elected and the results were announced right be- as well. The representatives include Patrick fore the school day ended. The Freshman Class Officers Andres, Audrey Berling, Jayden Bolden, Dominic are President Grace Nowak, “I am super excited to Ciucci, George Cole, Kaila Vice President Dickerson, Lily Dung, Sohelp make the class of phie Holt, Rachel Kujawa, Emily Kasse, Secretary Sheridan Scott, Paul Thom2019 the best that as, Josie Umfleet, and Alek Hannah DorNorthview has ever seen.” West. ris, and TreaThe four class officers surer Nipun - Emily Kasse are in charge of setting up Jayatissa. “When I for Homecoming, distribfound out I was elected as president I was uting class T-shirts, fundraising, and parextremely shocked and didn’t believe that ticipating in charities. They also have to it had actually happened. Then it sunk in arrange a class social where just freshmen will come together to hang out. and I couldn’t stop smiling,” Nowak said. “I am super excited to help make the Along with the officers, there is a large

class of 2019 the best that Northview has ever seen,” Kasee said. The class officers are also responsible for being leaders and trying to benefit the freshmen class in any way that they can, according to Ms. Nelson. “I’m really happy to be secretary, and I hope to get a lot of things done throughout this year to help the freshman class,” Dorris said. They have to be aware of what is going on in the school at all times. They also must be very dedicated and stay after school. “I think we have a great group of leaders and reps. They already have ideas for their class charities and fundraisers, so I think we are off to a terrific start,” Ms. Nelson said.


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Nine dead in Oregon shooting allie hartnett co editor in cheif

A tragedy hit in Roseburg, Oregon October 1 at Umpqua Community College, population of 13,600 students, when a shooter killed nine and then shot himself. Seven others were injured in the incident. Umpqua Community College student Chris Harper Mercer, 26, shot several students before taking his own life after being shot by police in a shootout. Mercer was in the Army from November 2008 until he was let go in December this past year due to the failure in meeting the administrative standards. The police arrived at the scene between 10 and 11a.m. and found 14 firearms which were kept by the suspect. The police were then able to conclude that Mercer committed suicide and are working to continue their investigations.

Joaquin causes floods in Carolinas emma crandall co editor in cheif

Hurricane Joaquin hit the Bahamas on October 2. The hurricane had been brewing for some time and on September 30, was expected to hit the Bahamas at a Category 3, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. On its actual contact with the island, the hurricane was a Category 4. Joaquin caused many fallen trees and wires, a plethora of rain, and heavy winds. The storm remained near the Bahamas and moved very little, causing these conditions to worsen. Joaquin has since moved north, causing some states to declare warnings and alerts for the safety of their citizens. States such as North Carolina have issued dire warnings, or warnings of disasters. Joaquin has caused severe flooding across the Carolinas as well as many fallen trees and wires, and has caused the closing of many interstates and other roads. Joaquin has even caused a handful of deaths in the United States. The hurricane has since moved east from the United States, just outside of Bermuda. It is still on its course and expected to hit Portugal and Spain on either October 10 or 11. Although the storm has moved from the United States, its aftermath is still prevalent. South Carolina, as of October 7, experienced a break in major dams. This has forced the state to spend an alarming amount of money to fix the problem. The total had not been released due to the intensity of the number.

Photo Courtesy of Mr. Swaggerty SENIOR CAMERON MCCASKEY poses with his phone to show off Sylvania Schools latest app that he created over the Summer at Camp Creative. david henry staffer

This week new apps will be made available to Sylvania students. Earlier this summer in a contest to make new apps for stuff kids made things and things were made. This was a part of a camp centered around teaching kids how to make apps and creative. The apps were created at a camp held here at Northview called Camp Creative. A total of 25 students attended the camp

and it was focused on web and app development using the HTML, CSS, and Javascript coding languages. After learning these languages the students made apps for a student or a teacher here at the school. At the end of the camp there was a competition held over who created the best app, which would be used as an app for the school. The winner would also receive a scholarship. Senior Cameron McCaskey won the competition, sophomore Casey Ruckman came in second,

and in third was Sophomore Max Fojtik. McCaskey’s app has a rather simple design with the home page containing a top stories tab with news from around the district. If you slide to the right you’ll various different tabs that give you access to different district information, including a school directory, information about the superintendent, and photos from around the district among other things. The app is free and can be found on the app store.

This little piggy went to Bio peter birsen staffer

Every year students in Honors Biology dissect pig fetuses in order to learn about the bodies of animals. This has been a tradition for the Honors Biology class for over 10 years, according to biology teacher Paula Werner. “This is something that we only offer for the honors biology

classes, we don’t do it in regular biology,” Mrs. Werner said. Before there was the biology curriculum in place, ecology was the requirement, with plants as the main focus. “Dissecting pigs is a more hands on approach to learning about the biology of animals,” Mrs. Werner said. Seventy-eight students dissected pigs spanning three periods, according to Mrs. Werner.

“When they’re not being dissected, the fetuses are stored in D-3, otherwise known as the Stinky Bio Room,” Mrs. Werner said. NV purchases the pigs at full term from a supplier called Biocorp, according to Mrs. Werner. ¨The pigs are found when their moms are being made into bacon, and it was not known that they were pregnant,” Mrs. Werner said.


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Zoology pet family growing Business Tech opens Cat Cave

kathryn mertens staffer

Zoology teacher Jennifer Wadas’s pet family gets bigger and bigger every year. This year the family added six members. There are two new turtles, two hermit crabs, and two red-bellied toads. The students always name the new pets when they come in. The turtles have already been named Tyrone and Squirt, but the other new arrivals have yet to be named. In addition to her new pets, Mrs. Wadas also has two hedgehogs, Sugar and Spice, one American toad named Chief II and a steppe lizard named Liza. The Zoology students are given the opportunity to take home a pet for short periods of time. The standing favorite of the many pets are the two little hedgehogs, according to Mrs. Werner. “They are great animals for the classroom because they’re quiet and they’re something that most people don’t get the chance to hold and learn about,” Mrs. Wadas said. Freshman Jason Rogers is the caretaker of many of these animals but he mainly takes care of the hedgehogs. “Some people think guinea pigs are the best pets but hedgehogs are easier to take care of and much better pets,” Rog-

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MERTENS FRESHMAN JASON ROGERS and sophomore Sydni Hornyak hold hedgehogs that they just bathed in Ms. Wadas’s classroom. ers said. Junior Marissa Moore also takes care of the animals with Rogers and is currently taking care of Liza the lizard at home. Mrs. Wadas tries to get quiet, hypoaller-

genic pets for her classroom. The Zoology students help choose the pets, however Mrs. Wadas hopes to get more animals such as snakes and some kind of hooved animal in the future.

Seniors collecting pop tabs allie hartnett co editor in chief

The Senior Class Government will be hosting a fundraiser based on collecting pop tabs to raise awareness for the Ronald McDonald House. The Ronald McDonald House is an organization that supports families while their children are hospitalized by providing housing to the families as well as medical and dental care within the community. The fundraiser will begin after Homecoming and will continue throughout the rest of the year. All representatives from Class Government will spread the word through social media and they will strongly encourage student body participation throughout each quarter. “As with any fundraising event, we hope to raise awareness. We can also

have a little competition between each of the classes while raising an awareness, so that’s a bonus,” Senior Class Adviser Andrea Davis said. In the lunchroom several containers will be set up near the stage where students can place their pop tabs after they finish eating. This fundraiser will be convenient to most students because they are often drinking from cans throughout their lunch periods, so this fundraiser will provide them with the opportunity to recycle their tabs and benefit the cause rather than just throwing them away, according to Ms. Davis. “When it comes to pop tabs it brings back memories of when I was in elementary school and how the classes used to get competitive over who brought

in the most pop tabs. What I’d like to see is not necessarily the competitiveness come back, but for our fellow students to care about something and get involved in it to change something for the better,” senior Blake Oates said. “In the end, I would like to see a drive in students to achieve something great whether it be for your competitive nature or just because you care to help others.”

New spirit wear just arrived for the Cat Cave. As the fall season begins, new shipments that are different than what was sold last year are being brought into the cave. Business Tech students recently created a survey to poll the student population on what they would want to purchase. They used Google Forms to find out what designs students like for new spirit wear. “I really like that the Cat Cave values my opinion on what I want to buy. It really makes me feel important and involved in school spirit decisions,” sophomore Maizy Crandall said. Business Tech students constantly use student feedback to decide what will be offered. Business Tech students research which vendors are best for cost and for quality of the spirit wear. Once all the vendors are researched and chosen, orders are placed. Then, as the shipments begin to roll in, the merchandise goes on sale. “We usually have some semiannual sales around the holidays and the beginning and end of the year. Those are usually our three major sales,” Cat Cave advisor Andrea Davis said. As the holiday seasons approach, Cat Cave sales go up. Typically, if there is a decrease in these sales, then new designs are made and new orders are placed to get the sales going again. This is a new inventory order that is used to maintain sales as Business Tech students redesign and reorder items based on additional student feedback.


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by Emma Crandall

I often times question the motives of people when I access any form of social media. The development of social media sites was mainly to connect with friends but, more recently it seems to have become an outlet for people to nag, criticize, and joke around. It would be hypocritical for me to say I dislike social media, in that I use it everyday, but rather what has come from social media is what is to my disliking. It is not necessary to tweet a play by play of your day. Or likely, post your day in the life on your Snapchat story. Not everything you do has to be documented for it to be an actual thing. Some things are better left unsaid or unseen. What confuses me more than tweeting 10 plus times a day is the content in which people tweet. Whether it’s harsh comments directed specifically to a certain person, or just a dramatic, drawn out complaint, it shouldn’t have to be documented. I was always told not to post anything I wouldn’t feel com-

Social media is a great tool that can be utilized to make an impact when used in a proper manner

fortable with my grandparents seeing. Many people don’t realize it now, but colleges and businesses actually look at applicant’s accounts. What people also do not realize is how easily anyone can see their posts and pictures, even if they are on private settings. Social media is a great tool that can be utilized to make an impact when used in the proper manner. For example, it is one of the easiest ways to spread news and information about upcoming events or major happenings. People are constantly on social media so once something gets retweeted, people start to read it. Word spreads quickly. Our generation changes with its time and social media is part of our generation. Think more closely in the way you use your accounts, think of if your parents were to read or see this, or even your boss. It makes you think twice about what you post.

Top 5 Things We Wish the Wifi Didn’t Block

1 Twitter: How am I

supposed to tell everyone I took the L on my stats quiz?

2Snapchat: Come on now, we even have NV geofilters

3Vine: ”WHAT ARE THOSE?” vines literally never get old

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Instagram: Now I have to wait until I get home to post my “flashback Friday”

5Pinterest: You never know when you’ll need to look up a new hairstyle for 4th period

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Why is the wifi strict? At Northview we have a lot of freedom chat and use the new update. This is unwhen it comes to our phones. fair for the students. We shouldn’t have to Many teachers do not allow phones in use our data for these things. the classroom unless it is for school work, They know that we are going to be on but students may use them in the halls, in our phones during lunch and study hall, study hall or commons, and during lunch- and we will just turn off our wifi to go on es. them anyways. This leaves no point in However, students are always com- blocking these sites. plaining about soIt would cial media sites be“We think with ing blocked on the all the homework We all strongly want wifi. we have, we should social media sites to be be able to at least “We want twitter, we want go on social media unblocked on the wifi snapchat, we want during lunch to get instagram,” said away from all the sophomore Kaylene work,” sophomore Pietrzak Haley Mitchell said. So many students, including myself, With the new setup that we are uscan agree that we all strongly want social ing with classroom, basically everything media sites to be unblocked on the wifi. is online. Unfortunately, Sylvania Schools can Even text books are online now so we not do this. The organization that funds can use them at home. Sylvania School’s wifi said we need to have If we have to do all these various specific wifi restrictions in order for them things online, why cant we use social meto pay for it. dia too? “I would love to unblock social media For all the homework and projects we sites for the students but we can’t do that,” have to do out of school that is too hard to Principal Steve Swaggerty said. do in school, we should be allowed to do In homeroom we are asked to go on what we want on our phones. twitter and post something or go on snap-Korrin Zollweg

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Student teachers an asset or not? Every year groups of students from Lourdes University, Bowling Green State University, and the University of Toledo come to Northview. They are known as student teachers, who assist and learn valuable traits from the teacher. Student teachers can really change the way that students learn in the classroom. The student teachers are usually teaching in a their assigned class for a semester. After the semester is over, they will go back to their colleges to continue studying their major or graduate. Student teachers are working to become a teacher when they graduate, so this teaching opportunity is a learning experience. Before earning a degree in teaching, the student teachers must be in a class teaching for 75 full school days, according to student teacher Mr. Mohn The student teachers are gradually

worked into teaching the high school students by the regular classroom teacher. For a few weeks, they will watch how the class is run and help out with the teachers’ requests. Eventually, they become the teacher of the class, while the regular classroom teacher observes and makes sure everything is going well. The student teacher will run everything including: notes, projects, homework, quizzes, and tests. Even though this experience benefits the student teachers in every way, does it really help the students trying to learn? Many student teachers can confuse the students by changing the style of the class. The students do not know entirely what they are learning and what they should take from the class period. Sometimes they may never even touch on important concepts or ideas. When the test comes, there are some questions the students may have no idea how to answer,

because it was never reviewed in class. In turn, the student’s grade in that class will drop, creating even more stress for the students. On the other hand, student teachers provide reassurance and help the students whenever they can. Student teachers are very dedicated to the class and are always looking for students in need. They are willing to make the class fun and brighten up the mood. They also work to keep the students involved in class and integrated into many different activities. It essentially just depends on each student’s ability to adapt to different teaching methods, so that they can succeed in that class. Student teachers give the students a different style of teaching, so the students have to decide for themselves whether they are willing to adapt to get a good grade in the class. -Jake Mossing


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Dances can be fun Getting dressed up, taking millions of pictures, going out to fancy dinners, and dancing the night away with the date of your dreams. This is how many people picture Homecoming dances. Let me be the first to tell you, I have never been to a dance that went that way. However, I never fail to have an amazing time. Homecoming was October 3. 687 students attended the dance. The theme was a Masquerade and many students even came to the dance wearing masks. DJ Scholar played music for the night and even gave out four free VIP tickets to an upcoming Waka Flocka Flame concert he is opening for. He gave the tickets to the students who “hit the quan” the best. Dances haven’t always had the best reputation. The past few years Student Council and the administration have been working hard to change that. This year’s dance was a reflection of

the hard work they have been doing. I did not talk to a single student who said they had a bad time at the dance, so I would consider that a success. Now if you did have a bad time, I am going to let you in on the secret of how to have a blast at all future dances you attend. It is simply what you make of it. If you go into Homecoming thinking, “I’m going to have a terrible time...NV dances suck... the music is horrible...,” you will most definitely have a bad time. If you go into Homecoming thinking, “I’m so excited...this is going to be so fun... the decorations are amazing...the music is great...,” you will have more fun than you thought possible. It’s all about your mentality. If you go and make it fun, it will be fun. This can be applied to all aspects of life. If you go into the next school dance with this mindset, I can guarantee you will have a great time. -Maddie McGranahan

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Co-Editors-In-Chief: Emma Crandall & Allie Hartnett Adviser: Sarah Huey News Editor: Amir AbouZied & Jake Mossing Opinions Editors: Ahmed Atari & Nazihah Bhatti Features Editors: Chloe Romine Sports Editor: Matt Bishop & Andrew Headman Business Editor: Trent Croci Online Editor: Luke Beattie Staff Photographers: Syd Donahue & Baylee Gryca Staff Writers: Andrea Almeida, Kat Arndt, Peter Birsen, Erin Chambers, Isabelle Compton, Katie Davenport, David Henry, Haley Jones, Jessie Li, Maddie McGranahan, Katie Mertens, Emily Nowak, Riley Runnells, Molly Spieldenner, Emily Stephens, Claire Weber, Korrin Zolweg The Student Prints is the official student-produced newspaper of Sylvania Northview High School. It is distributed monthly at no charge to serve the purpose of informing students, faculty, staff, administration and the Sylvania community of current issues. The main goal of The Prints is to present coverage of events in an unbiased and accurate manner. The paper also respects the opinions and ideas of the entire NV community. Signed letters to the editors are encouraged and should be no longer than 300 words. All letters can be turned into the publications room, E-6. The Prints reserves the right to edit letters that contain grammatical errors, accuracy and profane or libelous comments. The newspaper staff is entirely responsible for the content of the paper and supports the First Amendment to the Constitution. Unsigned editorials published in The Prints are written by staff members, and agreed upon by a majority vote of the editorial board. The Prints is carefully examined by its staff and adviser prior to publication to prevent incorrect or libelous information. The newspaper staff does not endorse advertisements published in The Prints. Advertising specifications may be obtained by calling (419) 824-8708. The newspaper follows the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook guidelines for punctuation and grammar. The Prints is a member of the National Scholastic Press Association, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, and Quill and Scroll.

How should you vote for your queen?

HOWALD SENIOR HOMECOMING COURT members Pauline Brenner, Emma Crandall, Natalie Kujawa, Molly Spieldenner, and Carol Wygant pose for a group shot. Wygant won and was crowned at the Homecoming Football game. One time a year, there is the excitement of Homecoming and everything that comes with it, such as Homecoming proposals and voting for Homecoming Queen. A frequently debated topic is whether or not girls should be able to vote for themselves? Should Homecoming court be voted on for only popularity and looks? Or should we try and vote for Homecoming nominees based off of personality, school spirit and how involved that person is within Northview? If a student is involved with many different areas of NV, then she would be a good person to vote for. For instance if a senior nominee is being voted for Homecoming court and she is involved in band, theatre, Student Government, National Honors Society and track, would she be a better nominee than someone who is not involved in any NV activities? This is the question we should ask ourselves as part of the student body. We should vote wisely and for who represents the student body through their participation at NV not just for looks. If a student is more involved at NV this makes for a better Queen because then she knows more people and is more a representative of everyone.

If the Queen knows more people around NV then she can interact more freely with everyone at NV and become a better influence and role model on the student body. Then in the long run this can help NV become an even better school than it already is. The student body should consider more than just how pretty someone is or how popular they are when they vote. They should consider her involvement in school and the variety of activities NV has to offer thus avoiding the stereotypical beauty queen concept. This isn’t saying that the nominees can’t be good looking, because that is not at all what I am going for. It just gives more people in the student body an opportunity to be on the ballot. The students that were nominated this year are very good candidates. Many are involved in Student Council, Leadership, National Honors Society, and a variety of different sports. Being involved in the school will allow more people to get to know you and get your name around. Next year, consider who you know and who represents variety of people at NV, it could be you. -Katherine Davenport


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October 16, 2015

Which ‘wich?

Let’s talk about Subway. I only get the veggie sub when I go there, but I’ve never had any complaints. The veggies are fresh, aren’t gross and soggy, and they have a large selection to choose from. I usually put all of the vegetables on, from the cucumbers and tomatoes, to my personal request of extra pickles. Next comes sauces. They have a TON of sauces and I don’t really think any of the sauces taste bad. The best thing about Subway though, is a few hours later when it’s sitting in your fridge and the sauces have all kind of soaked into the bread and veggies, but it’s not soggy yet. That’s what makes Subway worth the drive, and more importantly, going out in public in a groutfit.

On the other hand, Firehouse Subs, located down the street from Subway on Monroe Street, gives the latter a run for it’s money. Firehouse offers a selection of cold and hot subs, and their veggie sub matches none other. It has steaming vegetables and about three cheeses just melted all over the place that do that cool string thing when you pull the sandwich apart. Also, their meat selection is actually fresh, as opposed to Subway’s weird, cold, “pre-grilled” meat. However, once that special hot sub gets cold, it kind of loses its uniqueness and taste. Plus, it’s a bit more expensive than Subway, but the sandwich is 10 times better once it comes out.

You know those days where it feels like all you have at home is ingredients, but no real food? The only option is to go out and let someone else make your food for you, right? That’s my mentality anyway. When I’m in this type of mood, I live right by all the sandwich shops, so I’ll make a quick drive and get a full meal for about $8. The problem is, which sandwich shop should you go to? That’s where I come in. - Ahmed Atari

I don’t even want to talk about Pennstation. Personally, everything about the place disgusts me. The place as a whole has never really met my expectations. Once you put in your order, the wait time is REALLY long and even though the subs are filling, everything is greasy. How is a veggie sub greasy... Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like I go in with a certain mood to be satisfied, and once I leave, I’m out an hour and half of my life and a fourth of my last paycheck is gone. The building looks rundown and grimy, and it has this weird aura when you walk in? Almost like a New York L train where you can smell the disappointment and sorrow. Not my cup of tea. The home squeezed lemonade is really good though, so that’s a plus!

Finally, we get to Jimmy Johns. I went there for the first time the other day, and I can truly say that its extremely over hyped. Again, I got the veggie sub, and was given bread slathered in mayonnaise, provolone, some lettuce, a couple cucumbers, and 2 tomatoes. Yet, living up to my heroic reputation, I persevered. The sub tasted a lot better than I expected one with only 5 toppings to taste, but it didn’t really hit the spot and I was left hungry and sitting there as the personified version of this “:/”.

Overall, for someone with my taste and palette, I’d stop by Subway and Firehouse for a quick, tasty sub before heading to Jimmy Johns or Pennstation. Maybe I’m too picky or I complain a lot, and if not, I’d enjoy the latter two a bit more. Or maybe veggie subs just suck.

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How would you define “basic”?

“I think basic is when people just bandwagon onto trends that are happening and are real around their friends, but fake around others.” -Freshman Jasmine Swaney

“Basic is when everyone follows the upper classmen like how freshmen follow the sophomores and so on and so forth.” -Sophomore Alex Loney

“Basic is when everyone follows the norms and tries to be like everyone else around them.” - Junior Taylor Vanderbrook

“Basic is someone who goes to Starbucks everyday and always shows up in the same outfit: a scarf, boots with the socks hanging over, and 2 jackets.” -Senior Andy Hosinski


9 How do you like these apples (updates) OPINIONS

October 16, 2015

Apple is back at it again. After a successful year, they had to step up their game to compete with other companies. On September 9, Apple held their annual event to release new products. The most anticipated product was the iPhone 6s. With record sales coming from last year’s launch of the iPhone 6, Apple had a challenge. They didn’t fall short on the new iPhone. The iPhone 6s features a 4k video camera, four times the amount of a standard 1080p video. 4k video is relatively new technology and Apple is one of the first to put it into a phone. There is also Live Photos which is a one to two second video that brings photos to life. If you hold down on the screen, the video will start, then take a photo, and then start the video again. A waving flag would be perfect for this new feature. The iPhone 6s also features 3D touch. Depending on how much pressure you put on the screen, the phone will show essential options quickly. Taking a selfie with just a hard press on the camera app. While in the Mail app, press and hold on an email for a quick overview of the message. Apple is all about simplicity and the ability to do things faster and easier.

The iPhone 6s also brings all of its features including Touch ID, a solid metal back, and the 4.7 in iPhone 6s and the 5.5 in iPhone 6s Plus. The iPhone 6s is slightly thicker than iPhone 6 so don’t expect it to fit into Otterbox and Lifeproof cases just yet. The iPhone 6s comes in gold, silver, space grey and the new is rose gold. The new phone has some upgrades but there is not enough for me to upgrade just yet. I am content with the iPhone 6 that I got last year at this time. Most computers and TV’s can’t show 4k video quit yet so they will automatically lower the quality of the video to accommodate the viewing device. 3D touch isn’t a necessity, for anyone. It just makes the device easier to use. If you have an iPhone 6, I would wait until 2016. We all know that there is a new and improved iPhone that comes every year. If you have an iPhone 5s or lower, I would definitely consider it. You will start to get behind on software upgrades and your device will continue to slow down. Supply of the new iPhone is slowing increasing as production has kicked into action. You will definitely have to order the phone at this time with 3-4 days before receiving the device. -Luke Beattie

ATARI The iPhone 6s features plenty of new updates, including a new 3D touch, Touch ID, solid metal back, and an overall larger look, bumping up from 5s.

Sugar, (pumpkin) spice, and everything basic Fall is back which means students are falling back into new boots, sipping new drinks, or dressing up in warmer clothes. Say you want to wear your new Ugg boots? Well, you’re basic. What about drinking a pumpkin spice latte? Basic. New Patagonia jacket...yep basic too. “Basic” seems to be the word for everything now and nobody is safe. When something is a popular trend and you catch on to it, you’re just as basic as the girl/ boy next door. But, what happens if someone just naturally likes the coziness of the soft fur in Ugg boots, the warm, rich taste of a pumpkin spice latte, or the snug fit of a Patagonia jacket on cold nights? Are they basic too? Sadly, in today’s society it seems like that’s the answer. People judge others for doing things other people do. Usu-

ally the people who are judging are the ones wearing the Ugg boots themselves. Before you judge someone, step into their Ugg boots and realize that they may actually just be comfortable to wear and that’s the reason why they have them. People will end up buying things that aren’t as popular in order to not be basic and be “edgy” or different. “Woah, you got a Columbia jacket that’s so edgy and OMG is that Tim Hortons and not Starbucks? Wow that is so different.” As a PSL (Pumpkin Spiced Latte for those of you who aren’t so “basic”) fan myself I love sipping on some Starbucks and I think it’s generally just good and tasty. I’ll get called basic, but I’ll still be sipping like it’s none of my business. Then, there are the people who think they get things before

they were “cool,” acting like they

started the trend. No you’re not cool, maybe these new Timberland boots just happened to be on sale and that’s why I purchased them. You didn’t start anything, so sit back down. If you get something first it doesn’t mean you start something. It’s like getting your food first at a restaurant and thinking everyone else is copying you by getting their food after you. Actually, my steak took a bit longer to grill than your chicken caesar salad so that’s the reason you have yours first. We need to realize that people get things to get them and enjoy them because they have an interest in them. If something is “basic”, it most likely means it is popular. Since it is popular, people buy it because it’s reliable. I’m not saying everyone has their own likings, because there

are some people out there who do secretly fit in to be basic and get that “cute” and “seasonal” Instagram picture. Some don’t even like pumpkin spice lattes, they are just holding them to hold them. If you tell them to try it they will swallow it with a disgusted look on their face while saying, “OMG that was soo good,” then five minutes afterwards they’re puking it all out. So get what you want, and who cares what anyone says. If you’re basic your basic. Moral of the story is, let people do what they want. If they are not purposely trying to be basic, let them be. Even if they are, still let them be-just keep the judging to yourself. Since this is finished I will happily drive over to the nearest Starbucks and get a PSL. Tis the season. -Trent Croci


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October 16, 2015

Other school sports need audiences too We all know the feeling of walking into the student section for a Friday night football game; it’s crowded, it’s loud, and you can’t find a spot. But have you ever experienced the same thing at a wrestling match, or a swim meet, or a lacrosse game? Probably not, and this really isn’t fair to all the other sports teams. We’re lucky to be at a school where we have a lot of amazing sports teams. Most of them don’t get the same recognition as football does. I’m not trying to diss the football team, because they deserve the recognition they get, but doesn’t every sport? Going to sporting events increases school spirit, and supporting our teams can help them play better. By only going to the sporting events that are more popular, we’re overlooking the talents of the rest of our athletes. A lot of people only go to football games, and never go to another sports team’s game. So once football season is over, maybe you should think about going to watch a swim meet or a basketball game and cheering them on. Looking at a rowdy student section where everyone is dressed the same looks a lot better than just seeing a few kids sitting down. Thankfully, Student Council is working to improve attendance at other sports’ games. They will be designating themes for other games, like basketball and lacrosse. This will help get the student body more excited to attend games and cheer on the Wildcats. High school football is a Friday night tradition, but we should expand our interests to other sports. We shouldn’t deny certain teams a great student section. Parents show up to other sports to watch their kids, but they just aren’t enough. Is there apparent who was ready to start the “do it” chant. We’re the only ones who make sporting events fun, so if we all show up, every event can be lit. It’s fun to dress up in the different themes for games, and it’s always more fun when there’s a lot of people at the games. As a student body, we should make more of an effort to support ALL of our sports teams with huge student sections at the games. -Nazihah Bhatti

MUIR STUDENTS IN THE NV STUDENT SECTION are all wearing black in support of the team. The football team and its fans can always count on the student section for the games to be loud and full of cheer.

Holidays arriving at stores near you Christmas may be almost three months away, but if you head over to some stores it seems closer than you think. Shops such as Hobby Lobby and Lowes have already started to string up lights and sell candy canes. Focusing on one holiday is hard enough, but it is overwhelming to start thinking about Christmas when Halloween and Thanksgiving are close. Seriously, it is 70 degrees out, it is not time for wreaths yet. “I like the Christmas holiday, but putting Christmas decorations up this early is implying that everyone is skipping over all the other holidays such as

Thanksgiving and Halloween,” sophomore Taylor Wood said. “The fact that Christmas decorations are already out in stores is crazy. We haven’t even celebrated Thanksgiving yet and I’m already thinking about Christmas,” senior David Henry said. But I can’t help but agree with them. Christmas may be an important holiday, but putting out decorations this early makes people jump ahead to December, skipping October and November. And in the process of doing this skipping over other equally important holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving. Also, the stores may not get much sales because people are not ready to start

decorating quite yet. This makes it non beneficial for the buyer and the seller. Although there are these downfalls, it also can get people excited for the chilly weather and snow days to come. “It makes me excited to go shopping with my friends and spending time with my family,” junior Ali Clement said. Stores may be too ahead of themselves in putting out the decorations earlier than necessary. The fact that there are candy canes in November is getting ahead of the holiday a bit, but they are in the right spirit trying to get everyone ready for the Christmas cheer to come. -Emily Nowak


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October 16, 2015

New release fall TV show reviews

Reviews written by Baylee Gryca

Limitless: 3/5 Quantico: 3.5/5 Brian Finch discovers a A group of young FBI miracle drug that allows recruits are training at him to access every the Quantico base in neuron in his brain. Virginia when one of the An FBI agent gives recruits is suspected of him a second drug that being a terrorist. counteracts the deadly side effects of the drug, It’s unique and has with the agreement that enough action that he uses his brain to help it keeps the episodes the FBI. interesting. I’m going to keep watching since The concept is cool but I’m curious to see what it was very slow to start. agent is the actual terrorist in the end.

Life in Pieces: 4.5/5 The Grinder: 4/5 Narcos: 4.5/5 A sitcom focused on a Both a history lesson After spending many family, with each event years on TV playing a and entertaining action told from different famdrama, Narcos focuses lawyer, famous actor on the rise of drug king Dean Sanderson decides ily member’s point of view. Pablo Escobar and his that he wants more in life, and comes to war against the AmeriThe show is really the conclusion that he can Drug Enforcement funny. It’s really easy wants to be a lawyer at Administration. to relate too. The show his family’s law firm. is similar to Modern The show is great. More Family. than 75% of the show is The show had a few laugh-out-loud moin Spanish so you have ments, usually caused to read subtitles. by the younger brother.

60 seconds with: Mr. Portteus Student teachers are a big part of the classroom, and Mr. Portteus has returned to NV after student teaching here last year. Psychology teacher Sarah Rhine gave birth to her daughter in July and won’t be back until the second quarter. With a position needing to be filled, Mr. Portteus helped out. How long have you been at Northview for? About eight weeks last year I was a student teacher for Mr. Lefevre and Mr. Czerniakowski What do you like most about? I love the students and working with all of their different personalities. Favorite subject? Why? My favorite is social studies, I find it the most interesting even though students find it the most boring. What do you hope to do after subbing here? I hope to be a teacher. Period. If you weren’t a teacher what would you do? I would most likely work in something with the government. Not be President though. What is the most interesting thing that happened to you here? Too many to think about, but the students are always interesting.

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What advice would you give to students? Enjoy what you do and study. If you do study, study how you want to. - Trent Croci, Business Editor


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Fall Fun

Apple Orchards This activity is great because you get to eat fresh apples straight from the trees in all colors and flavors. Some other seasonal favorites are apple cider and apple pies you can buy at these orchards. Pumpkin Patches There is nothing better than trying to find the perfect pumpkin to bring home and it is a great way to create memorizes. Typically there is a farm where people of all ages can go see pigs, horses, cows, kittens, and bunnies. Corn Mazes Mazes can be very tricky, but they are a great activity. Some corn mazes have scavenger hunts or objects you must find within them and others may have some creepy friends hiding waiting to spook you. Pumpkin Carving This activity allows people to bring out their creative side. What people choose to carve can range from a smiley face to a witch on her broomstick. This is also a great time to collect the seeds and make roasted pumpkin seeds for a nice fall snack. Hay Rides This is a great activity if you’re looking to take an adventure. Daytime rides are fun and not frightening but there are also haunted hayrides if you are looking for a thrilling experience. Playing in the leaves This is a small detail that may go overlooked but plays a big role in the what fall has to offer. People of all ages could agree that it is fun to make a big pile of leaves and jump in it. It’s a great way to create fun memories with your family and friends.

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Favorite flavors of Fall One of the best parts about the fall season is hands down the food and treats. Some of these items on this list are limited strictly to the fall season, making them taste even better when you get them.

Caramel Apples

Pumpkin Spice

Red or green apples, nuts or sprinkles, it doesn’t matter how they are decorated, they all taste delicious.

Ice Cream, lattes, smoothies, donuts, muffins, I don’t care what it is, I will eat it.

Pumpkin Delights

Sugar Cookies

You know it’s fall when you start seeing these at Kroger. Hands down, one of the best store bought treats out there.

Apple Cider

The perfect drink to sip when you get home from a long day at school. Kroger brand is good, fresh from the apple orchard is even better. Apple cider slushies are the best.

If you don’t eat at least seven of them this fall, then you’re not living right. They’re so addicting and tasty that you can’t stop eating then.

Apple/ Pumpkin Pie

Can’t explain it, but pies just taste better in the fall. Weather it is your grandma’s homemade pie or store bought, it all tastes just like fall. - Baylee Gryca


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October 16, 2015

Creepiest month of the year traditions Its all about the scary movies It might not be Halloween yet, but it’s never too early to jump into all of your favorite classic Halloween movies.

First on the list is Disney’s Halloweentown. This movie was released in 1998 and is still well known, recognized, and loved by many students. In this classic movie, a teenage girl named Marine finds out she is a witch and goes on to rescue her town full of supernatural creatures with her two siblings, much to their mothers dismay. If just one Halloweentown movie isn’t enough for you, three more sequels were created for viewers to love and enjoy.

If you are really into this whole witch and saving the world scene, you will also find much enjoyment in the classic Halloween movie called Twitches. This movie is about two teen witches who were switched at birth. They finally meet up at the age of 21 to save their world with their powers. If you have seen the show Sister, Sister I’m sure you will not have a hard time recognizing who the main characters are.

If I say the next classic movie title three times in a row, I might just be welcomed by a creepy man with green hair, black eyes, and a striped suite. Beetlejuice is the name of the guy and the movie. Beetlejuice is summoned by a dead couple trying to scare a family out of their home. But in the end, they end up needing help getting rid of the scary Beetlejuice. This creepy thriller has been a favorite since it was released in 1988.

If you are looking for the ultimate thrill, you should get ready to cover your eyes for the classic Halloween. Clever title right? Released in 1978, Halloween is about Michael Myers who brutally kills his older sister. He gets sentenced and institutionalized for 15 years, but manages to escape during his transferal to court. He returns home and looks for his next victims to kill. Let’s not forget about the disturbing mask Michael wears while going on this killing spree.

Prepare to be scared Halloween is coming and haunted houses are on the rise. Let’s look at some of the best in the area. Cedar Point is now featuring the “Haunt” at Halloweekends. Halloweekends opened on September 18 and will last till October 31. A new haunted house at Cedar Point has just been made in 2015, called the Fear-Y Tales. Walking into this you are stepping into a disturbing, storybook where demented fairy-tail characters make sure you won’t get your happy ending. Now, let’s not forget about the largest haunted house in Northwest Ohio, Terror Town. If you were planning on going this year, think again. Terror Town is now closed for the season, because they do not have enough money for the attraction. This has disappointed many students

considering it was said to be one of the scariest haunted. It had the House of Dead and Doom, like no other attractions anywhere in Northwest Ohio. Doom had no light, which made the haunted house just that more thrilling. “I am really disappointed Terror Town is closed, it was one of the most thrilling haunted houses I have ever been to, for not that much money,” sophomore Paige Beck said. If these haunted houses are not enough to fill your “thrilling” needs, there is also a haunted house in Napoleon called Scream Acres. Their attractions have grown more every year, giving you the best experience possible. Scream Acres will take you through cornfields, monsterinfested laboratories, war zones and so much more.

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Cats: Wearing a black shirt and cat ears is the definition of a basic costume. Make it better: Any other animal would better than a cat. But if you have to go as a cat, be a specific cat like Garfield.

Witch: This has been the go-to costume for young girls for years. Make it better: Harry Potter characters make great costumes.

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Pumpkin: This is a cute costume for in infant, not so much for a teenage. Make it better: Try being a jacko’-lantern or an evil pumpkin.

Nerd: This costume is so overdone Make it better: Try being a specific nerd like Einstein or your favorite teacher

Superhero: Little boys have been rocking this costume since the beginning of Halloween. Make it better: try being a villain instead, it can be fun to be the bad guy sometimes Athlete: Everyone knows it, wearing a jersey is a lame costume. Make it better: If you want to go for the athletic look, try out a specific athlete or an Olympian.


14 Dance Pics: Which teacher do you know? FEATURES

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2015 Senior Homecoming Court

A) Mr. Kwiatkowski B) Ms. Huey C) Mr. Swaggerty D) Mrs. Nowak E) Mrs. Blue

“Being on Homecoming court was unbelievable. Riding in the back of the car around the field was so much fun. I couldn’t stop smiling the whole day, it was like living in out of a childhood fantasy.” -Pauline Brenner

Photo Credits: Jenna Mermer

“Being on Homecoming court was on of my best experiences during my years at Northview. It was an honor to be nominated, and represent the senior class. I loved riding on the convertible at half time.”- Natalie Kujawa

“Being on court was such a great experience. When they called my name during halftime to be crowned queen my heart dropped to my stomach. It was a moment that I will never forget and I’m glad I got to share it with so many fantastic people.” - Carol Wygant

“Being on court was really fun. I was a little scared I was going to fall off the back of the car at first but my favorite part was getting pampered by the cos girls.”- Emma Crandall

“It was a really cool experience. Riding in the parade around Sylvania was so much fun. I loved being able to experience this with some really great people and I really appreciated the love and support from my friends and family.” Molly Spieldenner


15 FALL FASHION FOR LESS FEATURES

October 16, 2015

-Emma Crandall & Chloe Romine

jean shirts Banana Republic- soft-wash denim boyfriend shirt: $64.99 Forever 21- classic denim shirt: $19.90

hunter rain boots

Hunter Boots- Original Tour Black Rain Boots: $150.00 Target- Classic Knee High Rain Boots: $39.99

other trends OVERSIZED SWEATERS LL BEAN BEAN BOOTS SHORT WHITE CONVERSE

blanket scarves puffer vests Urban Outfitters- BDG vertical stripe oversized blanket scarf: $49.00 American Eagle Outfitters- Aerie Blanket Scarf: $20.00

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“I enjoy layering pieces in the fall such as flannels, sweaters and jackets.” -SENIOR, MACKENZIE BALSOM “I love when I can wear riding boots with a scarf and a sweater.” -SOPHOMORE, KATELIN MEREDITH

RIDING BOOTS STRIPED TEES SWEATER PONCHOS FLANNELS BURGANDY & OLIVE

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J Crew excursion quilted down vest $120.00 Old Navy quilted front zip vest - $34.95

statement neckalces J Crew- pearl twisted hammock necklace: $98.00 Charming Charlie- four strand pearl necklace: $20.00


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What To do on college visits? By Emma Crandall

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Having experienced visiting colleges, there are some activities you should do that sometimes go unnoticed. Whether you are going there for academics or athletics, the campus should fit you. Here are some places on campus to visit as well as some questions to ask.

Walk around campus during all points of the day (morning and night)

You need to feel comfortable at a school you could possibly attend. That includes your safety. You are not going to want to go to a school that you are uncomfortable walking around the campus. Late nights at the library will cause you to have to walk back to the dorms alone, it’s better to find out if you are comfortable now rather than later.

Eat at a dining hall

I know that can be slightly awkward, entering a cafeteria full of college kids with your parents, but you need to know what kind of food you will potentially be eating for the next few years you will be on a meal plan. It also allows you to experience the atmosphere and life outside of the classroom

Sit in on a lecture

Again, I realize that the awkward factor comes back into play, but the sole purpose of going to college is to further your education. Depending on the person, you may like large lecture classes, others may like small classes that have more one on one attention. You will never know until you put yourself in the situation

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Go on two types of tours

a.) Sign up for an actual tour with a group of other kids your age. There is an informational meeting in the beginning and then you break off into groups with a guide to explore the campus. This is a great time to ask questions about the campus itself, classes, admission or anything you can think of. b.) If you know someone in attendance at that university, ask them to take you on a tour as well. They will give you a different perspective on the campus and student life.

Attend a sporting event

If sports are a big part of the campus life at a particular college or university, attending a game is a great way to see if that is the type of experience you are looking for.

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Ask questions

Being there is the best time and place to ask questions. Go to the admissions office if needed, ask questions of your tour guide, and ask students.


17 Theatre rehearses upcoming musical A&E

October 16, 2015

Students practice their parts for fast approaching musical In need of music lessons? Contact professor Harold Hill. This year’s fall musical is The Music Man by Meredith Willson, starring senior Matthew Nolan as professor Harold Hill, the music man himself, and junior Libbey Jaeblon as Marian Paroo. The Music Man is about Hill, a con-man who comes to Iowa to sell instruments and form a boys’ band. Along the way he meets new friends, runs into old friends, and falls in love with the town’s librarian. “It is an amazing experience and opportunity, Harold Hill being an iconic role, it’s certainly an honor being able to portray that,” Nolan said. This show includes famous songs such as Seventy Six Trombones, Marian the Librarian, Shipoopi, and Pick a Little Talk a Little. The show is co-starring sophomores Luke Kilcorse as

with the other three girls, and create a really fun character to act out,” Leamy said. “When you listen to the barbershop, it’s very unique and something that’s extremely hard to do, and it’ll blow your mind,” Freeman said. With 43 people in the ensemble, 20 people in the crew, 11 people in the costumes crew, and a children’s chorus, this show is going to be one to remember. The Music Man will be performed four days, November 19 through the 22. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows will be at 7:30 pm, and Sunday will be at 2:30 pm in the Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at northviewtheatre.org, in the cafeteria the week of the show or at the door.

Chorus members senior Carly Radebaugh, sophomore Olivia Yarbro and seniors Hannah Watt practice their parts in the song “There’s Trouble” for the upcoming musical.

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Marcellus Washburn and Riley Runnells as Mrs. Paroo, senior Jack Sanderson and junior Caity Hoffman as Mayor Shinn and Eulalie Shinn, freshman Sara Lewandowski as Zaneeta Shinn, and freshman Grant Perry as Tommy Djilas. “The Music Man is really interesting to do now, because the past couple of years we’ve done contemporary shows, and it is a classical show set in the early 1900s, so it’s really different from what’s been done since I’ve been at Northview,” Hoffman said. Aside from the leads and supporting roles, there are two quartets in the show; one female, the Pick a Little Ladies, and one male the barbershop. The female quartet consists of senior Carly Radebaugh, junior Cayla Kale, and sophomores Ally Leamy and Kati Garribean. The male quartet consists of juniors Luke Achinger, Brendan Coulter and Jared Freeman, and sophomore Spencer Johnson. “Being a Pick a Little Lady is fun because I get to work closely

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Band awakens the force at halftime show emily stephens staffer

It’s not every day that you see a football field taken over by Stormtroopers, Jedi, and Wookies rather than black and gold clad band members, but during the halftime show September 25, just that happened. In honor of the new Star Wars movie, Episode VII: The Force Awakens, coming out this December, the band decided to perform a collection of Star Wars hits rather than the typical band fare. In addition to a different selection of music happening this year, the band also paid tribute to the movie by dressing up as characters from the series. “I dressed up as an Ewok, which is basically a slightly vicious teddy bear that

wears a raggedy cloth over its head. Ewoks ally themselves with the Rebel Alliance in the Star Wars movies,” junior Maggie Eding said. Not only did the marching band members dress up as characters, the majorettes also had a special performance for the show, battling with lightsabers and twirling storm trooper rifles. Overall, the band members think dress up shows contribute to a more exciting show, and therefore a better performance. “I think the dress up shows make the performances better because the whole band gets excited to mix it up and have fun with the costumes,” senior Mitch Lyons said. With all of the theatrics and costume choices aside, the band itself played quite challenging music in comparison with nor-

mal marching band choices for the show in a shorter than normal amount of time, completing the show routine in a week, according to band direct Nathan Heath. “I think we did an excellent job, considering that we learned the show in such a short amount of time and performed it in costumes. The hard work and dedication the band put into the music and marching paid off,” Eding said. In addition to dressing up for the Star Wars show, the band has another costume-adorned performance coming up on October 18, the date of the annual Fall Festival Parade. The Fall Festival Parade is held every year, celebrating the autumn season and helping to get the city of Sylvania into the fall spirit as a community. “I always love getting to dress up in a costume for the parade because in band we

usually only wear our band uniforms, so it’s nice to get to do something else that’s more fun,” senior Carol Wygant said. In addition to the parade on October 18, the band holds an annual pie sale. Also, several pumpkins are given away for carving from different companies and local businesses sell their wares along the street, spreading the fall cheer. The Fall Festival Parade is typically a community-wide event with children and parents lining the streets from the morning on. People walking in the parade typically throw candy and dress as different characters, spreading the Halloween spirit and exciting the kids who come. All ages are welcome at the parade, and encouraged to come. The Fall Festival Parade will begin at 11a.m. Sunday.

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Senior Minso Choi has been a musical influence at Northview for many students and other musicians. Minso is a member of the Chamber Orchestra, as well as a participant of the Toledo Youth Symphony Orchestra, and recently got into the Northwest Regional Orchestra as a representative of the school. -Karen Pan How long have you been playing? “I’ve been playing for about nine years. I started when I was in third grade.” What’s your favorite orchestra memory? “My favorite orchestra memory from now until forever is the Disney trip we went on last year.” How long do you practice? “I try to practice for an hour, but I usually end up doing one or two sets of 30 minutes.” Any advice for anyone interested in playing an instrument? “Everyone isn’t born playing like a genius. It’s all hard work that ended up paying off, so don’t be afraid if you aren’t good at first.” What music do you like to listen to? “I like all kinds of music, specifically pop and Contemporary R&B.” Why did you start playing? “I’d love to say that I played because I fell in love with the violin, but, long story short, my uncle, who plays the cello wanted me to play and sent me a violin from Korea.”

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Art students shine bright with masterpieces jessie li staffer

The Focus Art Show held their regional art exhibition at Bowling Green State University September 12 to October 3. Around 1,300 pieces were submitted from high schools in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan to be judged and only 230 works got to be displayed. Out of those 230 art pieces, only 21 were selected to win Juror’s Awards in their specific category. Junior Kimmey Mugford and senior Ben Sczublewski were among those 21 people, they won a Juror Award in drawing and ceramics, respectively. Mugford wanted to do something with snow and nature so she went to Wildwood for inspiration. Her piece consists of a fence from an ant’s point of view.

“I was very surprised that I won,” Mugford said. “I didn’t really like the piece but I’m glad that someone else did.” Mugford has been taking art lessons for eight years and has been in art classes at NV ever since her freshman year. She is thinking about majoring in marketing or graphic design when she gets older. Sczublewski created a ceramic piece of three elephants sitting on a ball and was inspired by wooden monkey sculptures at his house. He is thinking about becoming a glass-blower after high school. “I always like to see hard work acknowledged,” art teacher Terri Seal-Roth said. “Sometimes, especially with juried art exhibitions, not everything that should get in does get in, so it was nice see them both not only get in but also win Juror’s Awards. They both worked very hard.”

WHAT’S COMING UP IN BAND EVENTS - Performance at the Hickman Cancer Walk Oct 10 - Fall Festival Oct 18th - Junior High tours Oct 21 - Marching band concert Oct 22 - Concert band auditions Nov 2-6

Photo Courtesy of Kimmy Mugford JUNIOR KIMMY MUGFORD poses for a picture with art teacher Ryan Creech shortly after receiving her award.

WHAT’S COMING UP IN THEATRE EVENTS - Cats Meow tryouts Oct. 13 and 15 - Music Man cast members perform at the Fall Festival Oct 18 - Music Man Nov 19-22 - Drama Club meetings twice a month on Fridays

WHAT’S COMING UP IN CHOIR EVENTS -Singing workshop with East Leydon High School Oct -Fall concert Oct 20


20 LadyKat Golf advances to Districts SPORTS

erin chambers staffer

With the golf season coming to a close, the LadyKat Varsity Golf team has high hopes of making it to States. The Junior Varsity team’s season ended after NLLs, but the Varsity continues to practice to not only get better individually, but also as a team. The NLL match for the golfers was September 23. The LadyKats did not do as well as they were hoping to, but they finished strong in third place. “I don’t think the team did the best we could have done because some of our players had a bad round, which cost us,” junior Rachel Lambdin said. Overall the team took second place in the league. Sectionals were held October 7. The LadyKats finished second and moved on to Districts which were October 13. "I think we did very well at Sectionals. Our scores today were close to the lowest scores we've had all season," junior Kimmy Mugford said. The team's chipping and putting was a bit weak, but she still was

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Back to back, the Boys’ Golf team won the Northern Lakes League championship again this year. They headed into the tournament 7-0 and needed to win to secure the championship. Sophomore Jack Kunkel was the low man on the team with a score of one un-

HOW DID THEY PLAY? VOLLEYBALL 13-6 overall 10-2 in NLL

GIRLS’ TENNIS MEYERS JESSICA RAGLAND CAREFULLY eyes a putt during the match against Southview. The LadyKats placed second at Sectionals, making it Districts. able to get close to her personal best, according to Mugford. Even with losing many vital seniors, the team was able to reach their goal and have a great season. According to coach Jay Leifheit, their main goal was to win the

Sylvania Open and the team accomplished this to win the NWOGGL. "The team's greatest strength is their desire to win and always give 100 percent and encourage their teammates," Coach Leifheit said.

Boys Golf on road to Districts andrew headman

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der 71. He won the tournament by four strokes. Kunkel also won the player of the year for the NLL. “It was a goal of mine from the beginning of the year and it is a blessing that I was able to accomplish it,” Kunkel said. Junior Ben Kimmet shot a four over 76, senior Drew Beattie shot a six over 78 and senior Andrew Headman shot a seven over 79. Northview won the tournament with a team score of 304, beating Bowling Green and Perrysburg by 14. Receiving first team honors were Kunkel and Beattie. Collecting second team honors was Kimmet and Headman. Senior Ryan Czerniakowski received Third team honors. “It was our goal before the season started to win the

league and be the first golf team in NV history to be back to back league champions. It was a total team effort and we look forward to making another run at getting back to state this year,” Kimmet said. The boys headed to the sectional tournament eyeing a victory so they would have the possibility of playing with Toledo St. John’s. The sectional tournament was held at Stone Ridge Golf Club in Bowling Green. Leading the way for the Cats was Kunkel with a 76, and Kimmet with a solid round of 78. The Wildcats won the tournament with a team score of 314, beating Norwalk by five strokes. They will pay Districts with St. John’s and Lexington at Red Hawk Run. This year the state decided to only allow one team to make it to States and one individual. Last year NV came in second in districts and advanced to state. So this year they will need to win the District tournament to advance to the State tournament in Columbus. The state tournament is October 23 and he 24.

Districts senior Abbie Ciucci - singles senior Sam Howald and junior Jessica Mermer - doubles

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BOYS’ GOLF Won NLL Won Sectionals with a team score of 314

GIRLS’ GOLF 2nd in NLL Ashley Knight qualified for States

CROSS COUNTRY Girls’ placed 1st at Culver

BOYS’ SOCCER Undefeated in the NLL Won NLL 11-2-1

GIRLS’ SOCCER Undefeated in NLL 6-5-2

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21 Wildcat football nears end of season SPORTS

October 16, 2015

matthew bishop sports editor

After losing their first game of the Northern Lakes League season to Anthony Wayne in week four, the Wildcats returned home on September 25 to take on Napoleon. The Cats were looking to gain their first league win of the season. The game turned out to be very low scoring. Through two quarters of play, the score remained 0-0 with neither team having a legitimate chance of scoring. Half way through the fourth quarter, Napoleon ran in a three-yard touchdown followed by an extra point to take a 0-7 lead. The Cats responded by driving down the field and scoring a touchdown of their own. However, the extra point was blocked, putting the score at 6-7 Napoleon. Napoleon ran out the clock and won the game 6-7, putting the Cats’ record at 3-2. “That was probably the best game our defense has ever played. To hold them off until the fourth quarter felt somewhat prideful even though we lost by one point,” senior Brandon Moody said. “I expected it to be a hard nosed game and it was.”

HOWALD JAMES HANLEY AND other wildcat football players celebrate after a fourth down stop against Bowsher. The Cats won 13-6. The next opponent for the team was Bowling Green on October 2 for Homecoming. Both teams came into the game with a 3-2 record. This game wasn’t much of a

contest. At halftime the score was 6-29, BG. The Cats’ only points came from a touchdown pass by senior Brendan Pierson to sophomore Dane Hullibarger. The final score of the game

was 18-41 with BG on top. This was not the performance that NV was looking for. “It was a tough loss because we didn’t play very well,” junior Mitch Gibson said. “I still believe

Sports teams participate in car wash haley jones staffer

This past weekend, students and parents took time out of their days to help raise money for various athletic teams through the Buick Car Wash. This took place on October 10 at Northview. Different teams competed by trying to get the most number of people to test drive a Buick. Drivers had to be 21 to be able to test drive one of the cars. The more people who took a test drive, the more money Buick donated to the winning team.

On top of this, each team had a car wash to raise money for their individual team. “It was lots of fun washing cars to help support my team, we had probably 40 cars come and get their car washed,” sophomore volleyball player Paige Beck said. The car wash was six hours long and was split into one hour increments for each sports team involved. Each car wash cost $5, and any other donation was appreciated. Many athletes were standing with signs on the side of the road trying to recruit people to

come and get their car washed. Also, the Dance team had a bake sale where they raised over $170 to help with their team. There were 241 people who attended and test drove a car at the Buick event. At this time the final amount made at the Buick Test Drive is not finalized, Athletic Director Chris Irwin is hoping that with over 200 people coming NV will receive an additional $10 per person who test drove a vehicle, according to Mr. Irwin. Two teams tied for the top spot, the Volleyball team and the Boys’ Basketball team.

In the previous two years, the Volleyball team has taken home the win, so while this did not end their winning streak it did add another winning team. “Even though we didn’t win entirely this year, the car wash still helped every team involved. It only took people 10 minutes out of their day to get their car washed and help their favorite sports team,” junior volleyball player Sydney Boerst said. Once Buick sends the check it will be split between the two teams.

great things are ahead of us.” Springfield knocked off the Cats by a score of 42-22 on October 10. This loss gives NV a 3-4 record heading into a home game against Perrysburg.


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LadyKat soccer undefeated, stays successful in the NLLs

Boys’ soccer rallies with each game amir abouzied news editor

HOWALD THE LADYKATS GET spirited with a cheer before taking the field against Bowling Green on senior night. Four out of the six seniors had goals in this game, adding to the overall 6-0 win. amir abouzied news editor

The girls soccer team is undefeated so far in the NLLs and has been continuing their success the past few games. On September 24, the girls travelled to Anthony Wayne to take on the Generals. The LadyKats were victorious with a 2-0 score. Goals came from senior Shaylee Strauss and sophomore McKenzie Johns. “I thought we didn’t play our best game, but we worked as a team and grounded it out to get a result of two goals and another shutout,” junior Morgan Lutz said. The LadyKats’ next game was at Findlay against the Trojans. It was a hard fought match between both teams but neither team could seem to find the back of the net. The match resulted in a 0-0 tie. “We didn’t play at the level we expect ourselves to play at. This is one thing we need to work on as a team, always playing at a high level. However, the important thing is that we didn’t concede a goal and we know what we have to work on,” senior

Kathleen Duwve said. On September 30, the LadyKats took on Napoleon. The girls had no trouble putting the ball in the back of the this game as they shutout their opponent 6-0. Goals came from senior Shaylee Strauss; juniors Alyssa Ersig, Morgan Lutz, Abby Koback, and Lily Powell; and sophomore Madison Keller. “The first half was a totally different game than the second half. We stepped it up and worked the ball around and created many opportunities and came out with a good win,” Ersig said.

Last Wednesday, the LadyKats hosted the Bowling Green Bobcats for their senior night. The girls were hoping to come out with similar results as the boys did the night before. The LadyKats defeated the Bobcats 6-0. Goals were scored by seniors Katelyn Shoffer, Karlie O’Keefe, Strauss, and Duwve; junior Laina Mossing; and Johns. “It was senior night so we were focused on having fun and because of that I think we played well and were able to score which is something we’ve been really working on this season,” O’Keefe said.

The Boys’ Soccer team has continued to dominate the field this season with an 11-2-1 overall record and a 6-0 record in the league. On September 22, the Wildcats travelled to Anthony Wayne and won in a close game 2-1. In the second half, senior Christian Massey scored a goal to give the Cats a win. Both goals were scored by Massey. “I think we played well. Our goal was to win every 50/50 ball and put shots on net. We all came ready to play and achieved our goals like we wanted,” Massey said. The next game was at Cats Stadium on September 26 against Saline. The Wildcats lost this game 2-0 as they had a difficult time finding the back of the net. Next up for the Cats was Napoleon. This game was not much of a battle as they ended up winning 8-0. Goals came from seniors Nick Nye, Carson Montz, Jose Pita, Massey, and Aerin West with a hat trick; and junior Tyler Biggs. Ottawa Hills was their next opponent October 1 which was senior night. This game was another walk-through for the team as they shutout the Green Bears 6-0. Goals were scored by senior Cole Gonia, Montz, West, and Biggs. Massey scored two goals. Last Tuesday, the Wildcats travelled to Bowling Green. The Wildcats had no struggle defeating the Bobcats 5-1. Goals were scored by senior Justin Netry, Massey, Biggs, and Gonia. “I think that we all played well. Beating a team by more than just a couple goals is always a good feeling,” senior Jonah Masters said.


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Volleyball aims for NLL title; beats SV

Knock off rival Southview in three sets; gain momentum heading into tournament

SENIOR OLIVIA YODER jumps to hit the ball in a game against Bowling Green. This was the Dig Pink game in which the team raised money for cancer research. NV won the match in four sets to obtain a 10-2 NLL record. The LadyKats are looking forward to competing in the league tournament, followed by the state tournament.

molly spieldenner staffer

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Volleyball is on the rise. The players worked hard with summer workouts, events, camps, and fund raisers to support the program. The girls have been involved with many events such as cheering on the runners at the race for the cure, running a recreational league, and participating in the Northview car wash. “Attending the Race for the cure was a really awesome experience. It was great to see all of the fighters and survivors at the race. They were so happy with the support from our team and all of the other people that came to support,” senior Kaylee Hall said. The Varsity team is 10-2 in the NLL conference. The team has overcome their rivals and their toughest opponents, including Perrysburg, Bowling Green, and Springfield. The new coaches, Ben Miglin and Trey Fanfulik, have been great additions to the program, according to the staff and players. The girls have grown as players and have responded well to their diverse personalities, according to parents and coach-

ing staff. “I want this season to end with our team working hard for every single point, executing our game plans, and enjoying the process. We have some big exciting matches with league title implications coming up, and I want our team to enjoy the moment and take advantage of the situation they have put themselves in by their hard work,” Coach Emily Jones said. “I can’t really speak about what it was like before I came, but I know since my first year there has been a high level of expectation that has grown. From the way practices run, to the way we work in off season, to being great teammates, and for competing in matches. I’m so proud of our seniors Molly Spieldenner, Baylee Gryca, Olivia Yoder, and Kaylee Hall for being great leaders and buying into the things we’re trying to do within NVVB,” Jones said. On October 8, the team defeated their rival the Southview Cougars in three sets. “The team has worked very hard in the offseason and school year to be the type of team that other schools really want to beat,” junior Sydney Boerst said. “We have built the program up over the past couple of years and we are excited to make it even stronger.”

Girls’ Tennis finishes season on a strong note karen pan staffer

Sports seasons are the epitome of having the time at Northview. As the season comes to the end for the Girls’ Tennis team, senior co-captains Sam Howald and Abbie Ciucci bring the team together for the final NLL tournament matches. Ending the year with a fourth place title at NLLs, was the cher-

ry that topped the season. “I’m really happy with how each player and our team as a whole grew over this season. We had a lot of fun at NLLs, and placed fourth which was a good way to finish,” Howald said. Indeed they excelled at NLLs. Not only did they finish fourth overall, but Ciucci placed third for first singles and Howald also placed third for second singles. Junior Jessica Mermer and sophomore Mitali Dalwalla placed in third place for first

doubles. Sophomore Baylie Horvath and junior Maddie Moore placed third for second doubles to add to the team’s achievements. With NLLs being the last stop for the team before the season ends, many players reminisced about their time with the team. “I thought the overall season was great. I had lots of fun with my team and we made loads of great memories,” junior Maggie Laberdee said.

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JUNIOR MAGGIE LABERDEE follows through on a serve in a tournament match against Fremont Ross. Maggie made a lot of memories this season.


24 Many teams try to prevent injuries for season SPORTS

October 16, 2015

Football, cross country deal with numerous injuries throughout season staffer

How prevalent are injuries in high school sports? What is being done to prevent these injuries? Each team has their own protocol for treating injuries and preventing them. Playing sports leads to exposure to several types of injuries. Injury prevention is key, especially in high school athletics. For the Girls’ Tennis team there were no major injuries this season. They prevented potential injuries by doing a warm-up jog, and then stretching. Exercises like these help keep athletes safe and prevent injury. The coach was immediately aware of any pain that the team faced, so therefore

she could give them exercises to help them, according to senior Abbie Ciucci. “Our coach was very preventative and took steps to prevent injuries,” Ciucci said. The Girls’ Soccer team also took many precautions to prevent and treat injuries. Common injuries faced on the soccer field were ankle sprains and quad pulls. “We do 15 different stretches for 15 minutes which helps loosen and relieve sore muscles,” senior Kathleen Duwve said. The Football team does stretches be-

fore practice along with an injury check every Saturday morning after the game. Some players also have concussion caps to help prevent head injuries. “We do several different stretches to help prevent injuries,” junior Marty Hofbauer said. T h e Girls’ Golf team does not face many injuries, other than the clubs swinging into their legs as they are walking if they are not careful, according to Kimmey Mugford

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Our coach was very preventative and took steps to prevent injuries,” - senior Abbie Ciucci

“We have to stay alert so that golf balls don’t hit us in the head,” Mugford said. The Boys’ Cross Country team has also faced several injuries, but the most common being shin splints. They do an exercise called “goofy walk” to strengthen the muscles around the shins, according to Coach David Briggs. “When an athlete gets shin splints they take a break from practices to help the muscles heal, and take part in rigorous icing,” Briggs said. A few different ways to prevent injuries would be stretching and warm-up jogs to loosen muscles. These can be used by any sport or anyone involved in an athletic activity. Also, when injured, athletes should take the necessary time off in order to recover.

E T E L H T e A v E w u R D U T n A e e l FE h t Ka Senior Kathleen Duwve is playing Goalie for the Varsity Soccer team, this is her fourth year on the Varsity squad. She recently committed to Bowling Green State University to play soccer. She is planning on studying Biology. -Matt Bishop and Andrew Headman When did you start playing soccer? I first started playing soccer when I was three years old. What is your most memorable moment of play soccer at NV? My most memorable moment at NV was winning district finals my junior year. Why did you pick to play soccer at Bowling Green? I chose to play soccer at Bowling Green because I love the campus and the philosophy of the team. Also I love the MAC because any team can beat anyone in any given day. Who is your soccer idol? My soccer idol is Tim Howard because he is a great goalkeeper and person. You are up against someone who is on a penalty kick. How do you decide which way you go to stop the ball? You can read little things they do like the way their foot is positioned and the way their hips are pointed but in the end you have to react well and make your best decision as to which way to dive.

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