Volume 92: Issue 3 by The Student Prints

The Student Prints

November 3, 2017 volume 92, Issue 3

The “Battle of Sylvania” goes to NV

Northview beats Southview in football... again! see page 16

NEWS

Graduation has always been a tradition, but where will that tradition take place?

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OPINIONS

Having trouble staying organized in school? Never fear, The Student Prints is here!

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FEATURES

Sylvania’s annual fall festival is back, and NV was heavily represented.

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SPORTS

Fall sports are wrapping up and NV is cleaning up in awards and qualifications.

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NHS prepares for fourth annual danceGOLD Kayla Thielen online editor

LAMMIE NHS OFFICERS are speaking to danceGOLD participants during lunches to explain the fundraiser and games for that night. The library was filled with excited students.

National Honor Society is preparing for their fourth danceGOLD on November 4. danceGOLD is a fundraising event where students raise pledge money to be active and on their feet for six hours straight and compete in activities. All of the money raised is donated to the Victory Center, which provides services and support for cancer patients and their families. “This may be our biggest year yet with a little over 300 dancers and a goal to raise $15,000. This is a great event not only because it gives back to people in need our community, but also because

it gets so many students involved and is one of the most fun nights Northview has every year,” NHS President Ian Donahue said. “Games range from dodge ball, basketball and cornhole to Mario Kart, Giant Jenga and karaoke. I’m very excited for this year because I know team Cha Cha will dominate.” The rivalry between teams is fierce as the four teams, Cha Cha, Jive, Salsa and Twist compete against each other. A point system is used to score each team and pick a winner at the end. Points are awarded for event winners, money raised, spirit, and other factors. “It is fun getting to make teams and compete against our classmates. The night is very

competitive. It’s great to see everyone having so much while raising money for a good cause,” NHS Vice President Jude Baroudi said. It takes many volunteers, before, during and after, to run such a large event. “Preparing for danceGOLD this year has been so much fun, and I can’t wait to participate this year. Raising money for such a great cause while playing games and dancing with my friends is an incredible opportunity that I am honored to be involved in. We get lots of support from the whole community. Parents, students and staff members volunteer that night and for weeks before,” NHS Secretary David Mulligan said.

Seniors destroy juniors in Powder Puff Kayla Thielen online editor Wednesday night football lights shined on junior and senior girls last week in the annual Powder Puff game. It was a tough match up but in the end the seniors came out on top with a 42-7 victory. Student Council hosted a tailgate before the game where a father and student grilled hot dogs and handed out chips to excited fans. “The tailgate is a must go to because you get free food and get hyped up before the game. It’s fun watching my friends try

to play football because half of them look very confused and the other half are super competitive and into the game,” senior Lucy Creech said. Although the game is free, junior and senior donation buckets are passed around during the game. At the end of the night whichever grade had the most money, this year the seniors, got an extra touchdown. Add in after the game who got the extra touchdown Junior and senior football players coached the girls and the football team coaches, Mr. Downing and Mr. Blakeman, acted as referees.

“It’s easy to coach when you have so much talent playing the game,” senior coach Josh McCormick. “We trained our girls to eat up and that’s exactly what they did. I’m very proud of their performance tonight 1-0 baby!” senior coach Alex Sample said. The rivalry was fierce as the girls and fans battled the cold temperatures. After the game students warmed up around a bonfire while listening to music. “Powder Puff went great this year; everyone did their part and it went very smoothly. Everyone seemed to enjoy it,” sophomore Jack McGranahan said.

LAMMIE SENIOR MADISON KELLER runs down the field to score a touch down for the senior class. The seniors won 42-7.

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Glamour Gals steal hearts Class gov update Emily Nowak

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Did someone say girls night? Some of the students of Northview have started to say no thanks to immature high schoolers, and have started hanging out with a more mature crowd. From eating cookies and chit chatting, to painting nails and cracking jokes, senior Madison Brixey has officially kick started the organization, Glamour Gals. Glamour Gals is a volunteer organization with over 100 chapters nationwide. They visit nursing homes a few times per month to pamper and chit chat in an attempt to end elderly isolation. The group is a large one with roughly over 50 participants. Another goal they have is to build relationships with the women there. Even though they go to different nursing homes, they are visiting one more frequently in hopes of doing that very thing with the residents there. “It’s really incredible knowing you are creating a fun envi-

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Thielen SENIOR KAYLA THIELEN kicks off Glamour Gals by giving a manicure to one of the lovely women. Smiles all around are being shared. ronment the residents do not normally get. A lot of them do not get visitors or they get pretty bored, but they like coming out and getting pampered by us,” Brixey said. According to sophomore Cecile Schrediah, they can really see the women’s faces light up when they stop by. All around the country they are inspiring and organizing teen volunteers to provide ongoing companionship and complimentary makeovers to these women

who are living in senior homes. People are paying it forward and being a friend to those who may need it. “I love knowing that I am making an impact on these women’s lives” senior Mary Matrisciano said. Brixey would not be able to do this without the help of Vice President Kayla Thielen, Public Relations officer Emily Thielen, and Treasurer Morgan Brixey. Together they are making the senior homes truly glamorous.

Graduation changes venue Emily Martinez staff writer

Many of the past senior classes have had their commencement ceremony at the Stranahan Theatre, however,this year’s graduation will be taking place at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo. The 2018 graduating class is bigger than past classes, and class size is continuing to rise. If they kept graduation at the Stranahan, each student would only be able to invite four of their friends and family, according to Principal Steve Swaggerty. An email was sent to all se-

niors telling them about this change. In the email Principal Steve Swaggerty stated that the date of graduation will remain the same, June 3. This year tickets will not be given out to all of the seniors because the Huntington Center will be able to hold every student's family and friends. The downside of this location is that family and friends will have to find parking and may have to pay for parking, but the upside is that every student will be able to invite as many people as they want. Graduation is on a Sunday so parking on the street is free, but those spots will be limited. There will be other places to park

but it may cost a few dollars and friends and family may have to walk a little bit to get to the Huntington Center. Many seniors are excited about the graduation change and think it is a good idea because they want all of their family and friends to be there for the special day. “It is good that the location changed because now students with large families will not have to worry about which family members to invite,” senior Dylan Bush said. Senior Kelsea Gorsha is excited about having graduation downtown because of the variety of restaurants she can choose from to have dinner at after.

From fundraisers to decorating hallways to philanthropy projects, the four class governments of Northview have been working hard as they enter the second quarter of the year. In case you missed anything, here’s what each class has been up to. The Freshman Class Government hasn’t had much time to fundraise or work on for a philanthropy project, but they have all been elected into officer positions. For the class 2021, the President is Donovan Elder, the Vice President is Frankie Murra, the Secretary is Miyah Swan, and the Treasurer is Trent Woefl. They are currently working on planning their activities for the year. “I am so excited to get the year off to a good start with our great officers,” freshman representative Taryn Wachowiak said. The Sophomore Class Government is led by President Demetrios Rousos, Vice President Serena Jallad, Secretary Grace Donaldson, and Treasurer Daniel Klein. They have been working hard selling their class t-shirts, working on food fundraisers, and planning a night at Sky Zone for their class. In addition, they have organized a penny drive for hurricane victims that will be taking place during lunches, and it’s a battle of the grades, will be coming up soon. The Junior Class Government, led by President Josie

Umfleet, Vice President Alek West, Secretary Grace Nowak, and Treasurer Griffin Preuss, just finished selling shirts for the America out at the game. The shirts were wildly evident at the football game. They also just finished their scary movie night fundraiser, where they showed “Night of the Living Dead” in the NV parking lot. They are currently working on a philanthropy project, and will plan more fundraisers for later in the year. The Senior Class Government, led by President Danny Draheim, Vice President Tyler Beattie, Secretary Riley Runnells, and Treasurer Cooper Sadowski, has been fundraising to get ready for the annual Senior Prom. They kicked the year off strong with Homecoming, making quite the generous profit. “I am so proud of all of the hard work class government has done,” President Danny Draheim said. They have also conquered a philanthropy project, designing and selling “Bracelets for Brooke,” which were green rubber bracelets that said #BrookeStrong on them, and were sold during lunches and at the white-out home football game. They have been heavily focusing on food fundraisers, collecting portions of the profit from places like Pizza Fire, Chipotle, and Buffalo Wild Wings. The seniors will be focusing on designing more fundraisers, and bringing some back such as the infamous bubble soccer.

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Cougars Spirit Assembly switches things up for a change caged

Willy WINS! Hailey Brothag staff writer

The Northview vs. Southview football game is probably the biggest game of the year, therefore an exciting pep assembly was in order. This year things were flipped around. Instead of waiting to be dismissed, the drumline split into two groups. One group marched down Ahall while the other group marched down E-hall. As the drumline passed classrooms, everyone followed and joined the parade. The students stood in the main gym while the cheerleaders performed in the top left

section of the bleachers. The Student Council members showed a football highlights video. Reliving some of the best memories of this fall. A few Student Council members and football players threw glow sticks, headbands, shirts, and mini footballs into the crowd. “It was the most hype assembly we have had,” sophomore Stella Baker said. NV was awarded the student section of the week belt by BCSN. And to top it all off, Willy led a sad Cougar mascot out on a leash and caged him.

dents to explore scientific topics that are not covered in school and learn more about their interests. Advisor for the SciOly team is chemistry teach Andy Roth. They also compete at invitationals over a variety of 23 events. These include astronomy, herpetology, bridge building, chemistry lab, and many others. There are three types of events; there are lab events, building events, and study events. The 23 events switch every year to accommodate new ideas and concepts for students. “My favorite event was junkyard challenge, “ Mr. Roth said. “You had a box of certain diameters with

a few pieces of pre-picked parts you could use, and had to build the machine as quickly as possible and get it to perform the task. It was great to see students’ minds work, the event has not been around for a long time though.” To become part of the team you must take a test over the general topics that are covered by the different events. Out of everyone who takes the test, approximately 40 become part of the team. This year 41 students are members of the team. Almost half are members who have never done SciOly before. Fifteen are freshman, one is a sophomore, and their

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Science Olympiad starts a new season Max Kelso staff writer Last year the Science Olympiad Varsity team came in first at the regional competition,with the Junior Varsity team following close behind in third place. This has continued a tradition of NV’s SciOly team taking first for the past HOW MANY? years at regionals. But what is Science Olympiad, SciOly for short. What do team members do to become part of it and what do they do at competitions? Some past members may ask what’s new this year? SciOly is a way for stu-

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is a mix of three juniors and seniors. Then those 41 are divided into three teams, Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Junior Varsity two. This is based on test scores, grades, and work ethic shown in the past if you are a past member. Mr. Roth helps organize event times, assists with projects, and gets materials needed for the events. But the team is led and organized mainly by students. A group of captains helps lead the team to victory in the different fields. This year’s captains are junior Patrick Andres, and seniors AJ Federman, Kiran Kodali, and Grant Lyons.

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FRESHMAN MICHAEL SPINELLI and Science Olympiad advisor, Andy Roth working on rat trap prototype. And for first time member freshman Sam Kim, he made the right choice joining. “I joined Science

Olympiad so I can learn more and grow in the field of science and there’s a lot more jobs in STEM and scientific related fields.”

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Senior Erika Chen’s findings lead to patent Marian Estifan staff writer

Starting out with just a couple of cheap UV bulbs, some aluminum containers, and a wooden frame she built at home, Northview senior Erika Chen conducted research that would lead to her work being published in the Environmental Research Journal and a patent pending in China. Chen began researching because she was inspired by the Lake Erie algal blooms. As many people can remember, during the summer of 2014 Toledo residents had to keep their faucets off and rush to buy clean water due to toxins found in the city’s water supply. Since the 2000s, algae has been growing extensively in Lake

Erie. Algae blooms cause damage globally as much as they do locally and are a threat to aquatic animals as well as humans, according to NOAA’s National Ocean Service. First, Chen began her research online. She found out that we had science research competitions in the area and she wanted to participate. Chen also observed that UV radiation is capable of eliminating algae, but there had not been a lot of research on it. “I then decided to quantify the reduction rate of an algal species three different radiation levels,” Chen said. In simpler terms, Chen proposed the idea of floating tanks powered by solar panels that sucked in polluted water, treated

it with UV light, and then returned the water back to where it came from. During the winter break of her sophomore year, Chen began her research. Each trial was 32 hours long, so she would h a v e to often wake up at 3 or 4am just to collect data. She also needed a lot of help with the advanced math required to evalu-

ate the data. Although her research was successful, Chen decided that she would test her research in the field during the summer of 2016. Eventually, her hard work and passion paid off because she was allowed to test her research in the Beijing Botanical Garden. “Because the US has too many regulations, I decided to go to China to

“Although many scientists are trying to convert algae into fuel and make it usable, the issue of algal blooms is urgent in countries that regularly suffer from them,” - Erika Chen

test my research,” Chen said. With only a week to spend in Beijing, Chen assembled her treatment system alongside graduate students from the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Botany. Her treatment system was basically a larger and simpler version of the treatment systems she had built at home. “Although many scientists are trying to convert algae into fuel and make it usable, the issue of algal blooms is urgent in countries that regularly suffer from them,” said Chen. “I want my research to be used for a temporary solution.” Chen doesn’t plan on pursuing a career or degree in sciences, but she does hope to actively advocate for public health and policy with her scientific knowledge.

Financial Aid night hosted for students Steven Barry staff writer

Northview hosted FAFSA Night, on October 25, for students looking at financial aid and scholarships for college. FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This form can be prepared each year by current and prospective college students in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid. “FAFSA gives all colleges your parent’s information, financially, so they can make a deci-

sion of how much money they will award the student,” counselor Crystal Burnworth said. NV hosts this event because most parents don’t know how to fill out the FAFSA form and need assistance writing it. “It is probably the singlemost exhausting and painful thing a parent has to do during the senior year process,” Mrs. Burnworth said. If you didn’t know already, most universities want students and their parents to complete a FAFSA form even if they make a good yearly salary. Universities need to know

the parents yearly salary before any money is awarded, even if the financial aid isn’t need-based. In Mrs. Burnworth’s opinion, all seniors should attend

FAFSA Night, or the presentation that Lourdes University hosts on November 1. Going to the financial aid night helps a student figure out

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what they need to look for. Universities are also starting to host financial aid nights because they get so many questions from individual parents, universities are figuring that if they host a forum they can answer questions in one situation. The more money you want to earn is based upon the activities you are involved in during high school. “There are some bizarre scholarships out there, that you wouldn’t think people will give you money for,” Mrs. Burnworth said

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Changing lunch locations To open campus or not? Abby Summers opinions editor Most students would probably agree with Zoey, but you have to look at the big picture and the principal’s perspective. During our lunch period, should we be able to leave campus? Being able to go wherever you want for lunch sounds fun until something bad happens. What if a student gets in a car accident, or kidnapped? If anything were to happen there would be all sorts of legal liability. It's only 45 minutes, that isn't a lot of time. Especially with everyone leaving the parking lot at the same time, then rushing to get back and trying to find a parking spot. All that and having to make it back into class on time. That doesn't sound like a reasonable amount of time. Another reason is that many kids could abuse this privilege: not being where they are supposed to be, doing stuff they shouldn't be doing. Some examples would be doing drugs, bringing drugs into school, vandalism, bullying, and much more. It would also be a problem if students didn't come back to school. If we had the option of leaving school, I think most people would go out to eat at a fast food restaurant. Eating fast food wouldn't be healthy, especially if it was a daily thing. Spending money on food would also put a dent in your wallet. Lunch is a great time to talk to your friends, finish up homework, go talk to teachers and maybe ask them questions. I also like to use my lunch period as a teacher aide period and get volunteer hours. Open campus is a no go.

Zoey Napierala features writer The idea of an open campus has been circling around the student body for years. Students love the idea of being able to go out to get food during a lunch or commons/study hall. We all get those random cravings throughout the day for a certain drink or food and for the kids that drive, that's incredibly frustrating to not be able to leave and go get those things that they crave. The school sometimes can’t keep up with a student's preferences or all they want during the day. Giving the students the option to go out for lunch would ease the frustration of eating the same meals every week. Also, if a student leaves campus during school hours and that student is harmed in any way while off campus, the school would be responsible However, what if students could treat it just like flexing in.

The students could sign a paper when they leave and then when they come back. This would make the students responsible for their own attendance and safety, leaving the school out of the equation in the time that they are gone. If they aren’t back before the end of the period then consequences for skipping could be put in place. The administration could also send out a note to the parents that explains the new policy and have them sign if they agree that their child can leave. That way the parents are aware of the new sign out policy and that their child has the freedom to leave during a free period. Therefore, the students are responsible for their own attendance if they wish to leave during a free period. An open campus would help with many other issues around the school like people leaving without permission. Having an open campus would be less stress for the school while also giving more freedom to the students.

Keeping in touch with a college student Abby Summers opinions editor “How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” My brother Andy and best friend Havin left for college in the middle of August and won't be back until Thanksgiving break. From seeing them daily to not seeing them for three month is very difficult. How am I supposed to keep in touch when I have a completely different schedule than them? I also don't want to interrupt and bug them. A great way to feel like you are actually with the person is Face Timing but it can be hard to find the time. It might sound stupid, but scheduling a weekly time to Face Time could make it easier. Before my brother graduated, my whole family went to Sunday church then got doughnuts. Now when we get our doughnuts we Face Time Andy. Another thing I like to do before I go to bed, is text Havin. We tell each other our high and low of the day - the best part and the worst part. Once every few weeks I send them packages full of little presents and letters. For Example, before Halloween I sent Andy and Havin packages of their favorite candies and a Halloween mask. It might seem hard to say bye but there are many different ways to keep in touch.

Graduating in front of your whole family, at the Huntington Center Grace Schlageter staff writer

JUNIORS Abby Summers and Zoey Napierala in a argument over a open and closed campus. What side are you on?

In years past, Northview has had graduation at the Stranahan Theater. Students walked through the aisles of the theater and then proceeded to take their seats on the stage. However, the 2018 graduating class will be having their ceremony at a new location. The class of 2018 consists of over 300 students. This causes a problem, because each student would only be able to have two tickets for people they would like to have come to the ceremony. There is nothing but good

things from this change. We can have unlimited people watch us graduate, we have more great restaurants to choose from, and we are starting a new tradition. The Huntington center is a much bigger building, which lets us have more of our friends and family watch us graduate. The Huntington Center is in Downtown Toledo, which means if we want to celebrate with our family and friends, there are more restaurants to choose from. It is also exciting because we get to break the tradition of having graduation at the Stranahan.

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How to stay organized Pencil pouches can help you keep track of your supplies and ensure you’re never left without a writing utensil. If you have space, throw in a few extra erasers and a mini Stapler. You’d be surprised how often it comes in handy.

Journals for every subject are a great way to keep organized. Composition bound books keep all your notes in one place and ensure you never lose them. This also makes reviewing for exams easier. If the class assigns a lot of homework from textbooks, use a spiral bound notebook with a pocket in the front. This will allow you to keep all your notes next to your homework and tear out your homework to turn it in if necessary. Lastly, if the class is mostly composed of worksheets, a binder, with plenty of extra notebook paper, is your best friend.

“I stay organized by color coordinating everything. I match my binder, folder and notebook to be all the same color per class. For example, pink is my Forensic science class. Sometimes, I write in pink pen too,” said senior Jaden DeWood.

Commons policy police Zoey Napierala features writer

The new commons policy was put into place last week, leaving a shock wave through the upperclassmen. The new policy includes assigned seats for attendance along with only one person able to leave the room at a time. The policy contradicts itself many times, the first being in attendance. The students must sit in the assigned seats until attendance is over and then they can go back to sitting wherever they want. The contradicting point would be that it would be easier and faster to just do a roll call. Instead of adding the extra steps for students and the commons teacher. The second aspect, which seems to irritate the students

the most, is the one person out rule. Which is horribly inconvenient for both the students and teacher. It forces the students to give up their commons time. If a student needs to get homework from their locker they have to go on a waiting list, which can take precious time away from the student. The other aspect is that if a student uses the pass to talk to guidance, the commons teacher has to wait 10 minutes or more before letting another person leave the room, which is 10 minutes wasted for the other students. Allowing one pass per location: a pass for the bathroom, a pass for lockers, and a pass for guidance would make the most sense in streamlining the amount of students in the halls from commons, but also keeping

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Chromebooks can be another solution. If you learn to use Google folders, docs, and sheets properly, you can keep everything organized electronically. Sheets can be used to organize due dates and deadlines. If you use a Google Doc to keep all your notes from one class you’ll never lose or forget them. This can help you keep track of everything while going paperless.

track of them. The policy was put into place to stop students from leaving school during commons and wandering the halls. However, commons is a privilege for upperclassmen. You must be able to hold a 2.5 GPA to remain in commons or you are put into study hall. Students who are there should be held to a high standard and simply be told that there is a problem with too many students in the hall, just ask them to make their trips to the bathroom or lockers quicker. Commons is a privilege for upperclassmen, why is that privilege being taken away from the students who are doing well enough in school to maintain that GPA level. The entirety of upperclassmen shouldn’t be punished and have their privileges taken away due to the actions of a few.

graphics editor With the first quarter finally over, many students may look at their grades with shock and horror. The first quarter can often be the most difficult because you are still learning how to handle the class. Every teacher has a different system for assignments and sometimes it can be hard to manage. Here are a few tips to help you bring up your grades, or keep them high. First, find a way to keep track of your assignments. You may have heard this a million times but trust me, it’s crucial. If you hate the assignment books given to you by the school, look online for a more personal planner. Michaels has planners for around $10 and they often go on sale around the holidays. You can also find planners that are organized hourly, which can be very helpful if you’re juggling school and work. If you’re not a pen and paper person, try to find an app to keep track of your assignments. Most teachers use The Homework Matrix. This can let you know what you have, if you forgot to write it down. Additionally, find an app that reminds you exactly what you have. I personally use “The HWApp,” which allows me to organize myself by class, due date and importance. Secondly, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Your teachers are there to help you learn. If you’re struggling, shoot them a nice email or ask them in person. Most of the time, they will be more than happy to schedule a tutoring session with you. If you’re struggling with your instructor’s teaching style, then there are other options. The learning center and various labs are there for a reason. National Honors Society members and teachers are always in these centers to help. As a last resort and quick tool to help you get the material, the internet is always a resource. Check out Quizlet, Crash Course, and Khan Academy. Third, you have to actually do the work. Any credit is better than no credit. One of the worst mistakes students can make is not doing assignments. Many teachers will offer half credit for late work or at least partial credit. This can be the difference between passing and failing for students who are really struggling. If this applies to you, consider asking a teacher or peer to help you get organized and find a strategy that works best for you to get your grades back up. Last, but not least, stay positive. Every quarter is a new start. It may take time to figure out how to manage your grades and courses. Find a strategy that works best for you and stick with it and modify it if it stops working. Keep at it stay positive.

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Have you ever been too afraid to speak up about something you knew in your heart was wrong? Have you ever felt so isolated from the world that you feel you aren’t yourself? Have you ever realized that you’re probably not alone? Courage is defined as the ability to do something that frightens someone. It can take a lot to show courage in tough situations, like sticking up for yourself when being bullied, or having a tough conversation with a friend. But perhaps the hardest area to show courage is when speaking up after being sexually abused or harassed. Admitting that you have been sexually harassed is difficult to do, but when one person comes forward to share their story with the world, it can change many lives by instilling courage in other people to do the same. That’s how the “#metoo” movement began. This hashtag that began on Twitter is being used for women and men to share their personal stories of sexual harassment and abuse. It’s not something that is a mere viral campaign, it is a movement meant to expose the magnitude of the problem that is sexual harassment. Too often sexual harassment go unnoticed, and too often are victims afraid to speak up about what has happened to them. The purpose of #metoo is to help women and men who have gone through this to share their stories and be heard. #Metoo has become a community, to help people talk freely about their experiences and victims sharing with each other that they are there, and understand what others are going through. Since the recent allegations against famed Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, the #metoo campaign has been growing exponentially. Many years ago people came forward with these allegations, but nothing came of it. Then all it took was one person with the courage to come forward and expose this man through their story, and dozens of stories against him were released. Actresses such as Reese Witherspoon and Angelina Jolie have come forward claiming that Weinstein was sexually abusive decades ago. If they are just now making this claim, more than 20 years later, think about how many others there are out there doing this exact same thing and getting away with it? The worst part about this is in some cases victims of sexual harassment are paid to keep quiet about their experiences. Just recently it was revealed that Fox News anchor Bill O’Reilly paid $32 million for his co-worker to keep quiet about her allegations of sexual abuse against him. This case punctuates a culture where men with power and money can sometimes get away with abusing others. Many people believe the allegations against Weinstein are a tipping point for society. Too long have victims of sexual harassment and abuse been silenced, shut down, or their claims rejected. It is time to take a stand, and what has become a movement started with the courage of one person exposing this story. These stories and movements are what many hope will be the beginning of the end of sexual harassment. But for this to happen, men need to join the fight; to stand up with their female colleagues and friends and not ignore this heinous problem. A growing number of men are coming forward and apologizing for ignoring situations, and standing up for this cause. The final rundown: It only takes the courage of one person to change lives. If you know something like this is happening or if something like this has happened to you, speaking up may

Word debate: what’s right? Anastasia Carter staff writer

Is it /po-TAY-toe/ or /poTAH-toe/? /Ess-PRESS-oh/ or / ex-PRESS-oh/? /Car-mul/ or / care-uh-mel/? Is there a “correct punctuation for these words, and are the arguments going to continue for eternity? In reality, not all of these words have correct and incorrect pronunciations. Words like carmel are said differently based on regional differences. Others, such as espresso, are just being mispronounced.

Following are three words from around Northview that people have had arguments over. Milk or Melk Is it milk or melk? This is the argument that makes you want to scream at your best friend when they say it differently. Milk is the correct pronunciation The mispronunciation of melk comes from a lot of midwestern people, even some of us here in Ohio. Libary or Library We’ve all been there, getting corrected by our English teacher

for talking about the “libary.” But they’re right. Library is the correct way to say it. Sometimes, we just skip over the first “r” to save time. In reality, we don’t sound very smart if we skip that first “r”, so we should probably take more time to study at the library. Interesting or Intresting This is another one that people are mispronouncing. It’s a lot like when people say “sah-prise” instead of “sur-prise.” They’re just shortcutting the word. Both pronunciations are acceptable.

Too early for xmas music? Eve Gross staff writer

Halloween has passed and Thanksgiving is coming up… which means it’s almost Christmas, right? So when is the right time to start listening to Christmas music? Why not start listening now, it’s never too early for a good Christmas song, right? Maybe a few songs here and there, All I Want For Christmas is You by Mariah Carey or Rockin’ Around

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the Christmas Tree by Lee “Scratch” Perry. But don’t get too crazy… After Thanksgiving is the time to listen to Christmas music around the clock. What other music is there to even listen to in December? There’s always a few who can’t stand Christmas music, but it’s kind of confusing why. Christmas songs are fun and uplifting, they bring everyone together. Who cares if it’s only November, why not put on a Christmas tune… or two.

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Musical trifecta performs fall concerts Karen Pan news editor Northview has an extraordinary range of gifted musicians and with this season, three concerts truly brought the PAC its name as the Performing Arts Center. The first concert in this trifecta was the choir concert on October 19. Many soloists were able to perform, giving just a sneak peek at the upcoming NV theatre production of Cinderella, such as junior Sara Lewandowski who sang “In My Own Little Corner” and sophomore Isabella Litzer who sang “There’s Music In You”. The Women’s chorus sang “Bonse Aba” by Victor C. Johnson, “Lux Aeterna” by Z. Randall Stroope, “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” arranged by Lojeski/Raye & Prince, which has a combo consisting of Band Director Nathan Heath and seniors Miranda Futrell and

Spencer Johnson. The Women’s Chorus also had Johnson, as a soloist, performing “Ten Minutes Ago” from Cinderella. Harmony Road Show sang their rendition of “Hey Mama” by David Guetta and arranged by Choir Director Jeremy Davis, “Hallelujah” arranged by Miller, and “Classic” by Bogart. Symphonic Choir performed “Ma Navu” by Audrey Snyder, “Homeward Bound” by Keen, arranged by Althouse, and “Bridge Over Troubled Water” arranged by Kirby Shaw. And lastly, to end the show, the A Cappella Choir sang “Last Words of David” by Randall Thompson, “Sure On This Shining Night” by Morten Lauridsen, and “This Little Light of Mine” arranged by Nicholas T. Vangeloff. The performance surely left the audience wanting more, and those teasers from the upcoming musical really made it a special night. The choir concert might have started the trend, but the band concert never fails to excite the audience. The concert consisted of everything the band performed

throughout the year, including the National Anthem, the Alma Mater”, “Don’t Stop Believin’”, “YMCA”, “Sweet Caroline”, “Hey Baby” and “Holiday” as well as other themes the band has played either in class or on the football field. “Being able to perform everything from the beginning of the year shows just how hard we work as a band. As this is my last year in the drumline, I can’t think of a better way to end the season,” Johnson said. However, orchestra always brings the drama to the stage and that’s what they delivered. Director Pamela Thiel conducted five pieces with the Chamber Orchestra along with one piece that consisted of four violin soloists. Seniors Adam Murphy, Karen Pan, junior Danny Lee, and sophomore Nora Gera were featured in the “Concerto for four violins and string orchestra” by Antonio Vivaldi as the NV Chamber Orchestra accompanied them. The Chamber orchestra also performed “An American Rhapsody” by Richard Meyer, “Allegretto

from Symphony no. 7” featured in the motion picture The King’s Speech by Ludwig van Beethoven arranged by Robert Longfield, “Turkish March” from the Ruins of Athens by Beethoven, and “Riffin’ the Gryphon” by Thom Sharp. They did a fantastic job and certainly brought the audience to their feet. “I was honored to be featured as a soloist and all four of us are grateful for the opportunity to have an unbeatable memory from our high school duration,” junior Danny Lee said. In the Concert Orchestra, Mrs. Thiel conducted “Adra’s Dance”” by Brendan McBrien, “Dumfries Place” by Scottish Traditional arranged by Robert D McCashin, and “Saison de Cordes (season of strings)” by Francis L. Feese. Music is part of everyone’s daily lives and this fall concert certainly did not disappoint from the music department. The fall concert is just the beginning, and the winter concerts are surely going to be another week of exuberant evenings.

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How long have you been playing/singing? I actually didn’t pick up playing the drums until early to mid eighth grade. As far as singing goes, this is the first year that I have officially sung for a group or choir. I have been known to sing everywhere I go for my whole life though, so I guess you could say I’ve been singing since I could talk. What is the most memorable song you have performed and why? The most memorable song I have performed is French National. Many people know it as the “script Ohio” song. That song will forever bring back memories because it always marks the end of marching band season since we play it for the Southview game. Are you in another outside music group aside from Northview? Some people call me Troy Bolton so I guess you could say I’m in High School Musical, but other than that I’m not officially in any outside music groups. What is your favorite memory from being in choir or band? I don’t think I have a specific memory, but I have a large collective memory of the great times of marching band and choir. Two moments I will always point to are the Southview game my freshman year in the snow, and when we beat Southview on their home field. Do you have any musical plans for after NV? I continue to go back and forth as to whether I will try out for the UT drumline. As far as singing goes, I don’t see an end to impromptu high school musical scenes any time soon.

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To kick off the Halloween season the Pre-School kids Trick-or-Treated their way around the halls October 26 reminding students and staff alike just how much fun the season can be. Not to be outdone, the staff then surprised students by dressing up for Halloween with each department coming up with their own theme.

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Akron meets Northview

Korrin Zollweg opinions editor Friday night lights are full of football, tailgating, and most importantly THE BAND. On October 20, the Wildcats faced the Perrysburg Yellow Jackets. Not only did the football team go up against the other players, but the bands also had a little rivalry as. Along with the Perrysburg band, the University of Akron band came to join in on the fun as well. During halftime, all three bands joined together to put forth one great performance of

the song Believer. “Getting the opportunity to perform with other bands was a great experience and an amazing opportunity not just for myself but my fellow band mates as well. We all had a lot of fun getting to do something we don’t normally do,” senior Sabrina Hawkins said. The purpose for the band coming was to give the high school band students an opportunity to play with a college band and to have fun. The Akron band was also in town for their football team to play against The University of Toledo, so they

took the opportunity since they would already be in town. Along with performing at halftime, the NV drum line is well known for putting on a show for the student section. The student section always has a great time cheering for and having fun with the drum line, according to senior Grace Capellini. But this time the Akron drum line also came and did a few songs for the student section after the NV drum line. “Our drum line always knows the best ways to get our student section hype and having fun. The Akron band was very good, but ours is still more lit,” Capellini said. There was also a surprise performance by the tuba players from NV and Akron. At the end of the night the three bands came together to put on one spectacular performance that made all the fans “believe”.

Orchestra goes to regionals Kaushy Gera staff writer Fall has come, which means concert season has begun. The regional orchestra will have its concert on November 12 at Perrysburg High School. Members of this orchestra include freshman Sam Kim, sophomore Kaushy Gera, juniors McKenna Burke, Hannah Dorris, Danny Lee, and Alexis Van Klingeren, and seniors Erika Chen, Karen Pan, and Adam Murphy. These honored musicians will play three pieces of professional caliber, including a repertoire of “English Folk Song Suite”, “La Fiesta Mexicana”, and “Copelandia”. They will be directed by conductor Paul Stanbery. After this regional orchestra honor, four students were selected to go to All-State, an orchestra ensemble for the best

musicians in the state of Ohio. These students are sophomore, Kaushy Gera, juniors McKenna Burke and Danny Lee, and senior Adam Murphy. “This is a wonderful opportunity, and I am proud of all of the individuals who made it to Regionals,” Orchestra Director Pamela Thiel said. Thiel says that this is the biggest group going to All-State for the regional group.

The group came together through a very selective musical audition, and they will practice as an ensemble for only two days before the concert. Through sectionals, each orchestra part progresses its skills through the instruction from a professional player in the Toledo area. Though the pieces all challenge musical prowess, the orchestra is sure to practice hard for the spotlight.

Cinderella takes flight Riley Runnells co-editor in chief Are you a fan of flying fairy godmothers, wicked stepmothers, handsome princes, and girls losing their shoes? NV’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella has all of that and more. This version of the show was revived in 2013 starring Laura Osnes as Cinderella and Santino Fontana as Prince Topher. With a new spin on a Disney classic, NV is putting on a performance no one will ever forget. Junior Sara Lewandowski is starring as Cinderella and senior Spencer Johnson is Prince Topher. The show started rehearsals in September. “I am so lucky to be a part of such a wonderful production, the people are all so nice and the relationships I am forming are ones I know I’m going to have for a long time. This show is a great way to end my senior season of

NV musical theatre,” senior cast member Mary Matrisciano said. The hard work pays off for this cast. The costumes crew has already begun pulling costumes for the characters and working on their design for the show, and the technical crew has been working hard on getting the set ready for what is shaping up to be one of the most complicated sets we have ever had. “It is great to see your vision play out on stage after working on it for so long,” sophomore Mackenzie Lisowski said. This production has faced a problem with advertising restrictions since this season at the Stranahan Theater Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella is on their list. NV is not allowed to advertise for Cinderella off of school grounds. The performances will take place in the PAC, November 16-18 at 7:30pm and the 19 at 2:30pm. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students.

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Boys Soccer beats SV, wins Districts Lindsey Hubay staff writer

The Boys Soccer team had a tough season, filled with competition, wins, some losses. Although this season brought forth some hard times, the time won the district title in the Northern Lakes League. The team’s regular season finished with the standings of 6-4-5 and are 4-1-2 in the NLL. The team showed promise in some of their biggest games, like when they played St. John's and St. Francis in their regular season. The Cats beat St. John’s, winning 2-1 and they tied Southview 3-3. “The comeback against Southview really helped to define who we are as a whole and give us some

very positive vibes going into the tournament,” junior Ryan Bules said. The Boys faced one of their biggest competitions in the post season tournament, Waite. NV won the game 7-0. “The game against Waite was pretty insane. Waite’s goalie, Bam Bam, had 18 saves,” junior Jimmy Duwve said. The Cats played St. Francis in the Semis on October 25. They beat the Knights, winning 1-0. This win was a huge accomplishment for the Cats. Winning against the Knights advanced NV Boys Soccer to the Finals, where they would play their biggest rival, Southview. “We want to win this District's title so badly because everyone in this area has made us out to be a bad,

easy to beat team. Winning the District's title would really help establish who we truly are as a team and to prove all of the doubters wrong,” Bules said. On October 28, the Boys Soccer team faced and defeated SV for the District title. The game went into double overtime, with Marios Kamilaris scoring the winning goal that put the score at 2-1, making the Wildcats District Champions. “Winning the District title this year means a lot to me. Being a senior, this year is the last shot I have with this team,” Kamilaris said. Everyone on the team was super excited about winning Districts and advancing on to regionals. “Winning Districts as a

Bartlett JUNIOR ALEK WEST holds possession of the ball during a game against SV. This game was a tough battle between the two rival schools. sophomore was super cool and gives me hope for the next two years I have with

this team,” sophomore Matthew Mahoney said. The Wildcats went on

to play Anthony Wayne in the all NLL Regional semifinal on November 1.

Girls team finishes season Emily Thielen staff writer

Macy SOPHOMORE MADI WILLIAMSON runs towards the ball during a game against SV. Madi enjoyed her sophomore soccer season.

As the LadyKat Soccer season wraps up, they come out with major victories and overall success. This year the girls welcomed many new freshmen joining the team. This was a difficult adjustment for some in the beginning of the season, but due to travel leagues most of the

girl had already known each other and were able to have a lot of fun on the field. Once the team finally connected, they became best friends and together were unstoppable finishing 5-4. The team had their ups and downs throughout the season. At the beginning of the season, sophomore Lily Fojtik on JV had a stress factor and was out

for many games. “it was hard watching my teammates play and not be able to be on the field with them, but I was really excited to come back,” Fojtik said. The most difficult adjustment was getting the plays down. It took some time, but they were able to make it work in the end. One highlight of the girls season was beating south-

view who they played twice throughout the season, the first time at SV. This game ended in a victory,3-0. The second time was at home and this game also ended in the same score of 3-0. This Wildcat victory knocked SV out of the tournament rounds. In the tournament, NV made it all the way District Semis. In the end NV had a successful season.

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Success for Boys’ Golf Going to states Josie Umfleet business editor The Girls’ Golf team had a great end to their season. First, the team won the NLL tournament. Then the team competed at the sectional tournament and played well enough to secure a third place ranking, making them the last team to qualify for Districts. At Districts, junior Lexi Knight shot 76 and finished in fourth place overall. The team also ended up in fourth place at the tournament. Knight ended up qualifying for States as the second of the two individuals to

qualify. This was her first time qualifying for States. The state tournament was held at the Ohio State University golf course in Columbus. “States was a great experience even though it didn't go as well as I had hoped,” Knight said. She shot 81, 89 meaning that the first day of states she shot +11 over par and +19 over par the second day. She ended up in 47th place out of 72 golfers. The Girls’ Golf season has come to an end. “Overall, I really enjoyed playing this year. I thank my coaches and teammates for pushing me to do my best along with the all the support that they bring,” sophomore Kiki Confer said.

COURTESY OF CONNOR MCANN THE BOYS’ GOLF TEAM posing with their trophy after winning the NLL tournament. They were excited to continue on to other post season tournaments like States in Columbus, OH.

Josie Umfleet business editor The Boys’ Golf team has had quite the season. They started their run by winning the NLL,held at Eagles Landing, after going undefeated in the league matches. Following that, their post season started with regionals held at Stone Ridge in Bowling Green, Ohio. At regionals they took first place shooting 312 and that advanced them to Districts. Districts was held at Red Hawk in Findlay. There, the team finished second shooting 330. The top two teams at Districts advanced to compete at States and Northview qualified. States was held at The Ohio State University golf course in

Columbus. “We played well and it was a good experience at States but we could have done better,” junior Connor McCann said. The team finished ninth in the state. “I had an awesome experience with the team with a year that I am going to remember for the rest of my life. I could not be prouder of this group of guys and

all that they accomplished this year,” senior Andy Riggs said. There was a different person who stepped up and fulfilled their individual role to contribute to the success of the team, which is a sign of why we were a great team and could compete at the state level.” The team’s goal was to win NLL’s and make it to the state tournament and they certainly accomplished that.

COURTESY OF LEXI KNIGHT JUNIOR LEXI KNIGHT teeing off at the state tournament. This tournament took place over the course of two days at The Ohio State University,

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Boys Cross Country end season at Regional meet Andrea Almeida Sports editor

The Boys’ Cross Country team approached the finish line of their season. The Cats placed fourth overall at the District Race at the Findlay-Owens Campus, with sophomore Simon Masters finishing 15th and senior David Mulligan finishing 36th. The Cats qualified for the regional meet. Regionals were held on October 28 at Hedges Boyer Park where the Cats placed seventh overall. Sophomore Simon Masters was the first finisher placing 33rd and senior David Mulligan placing 55th. “We didn’t do as well as we would’ve liked as a team but I’m still proud of how we ended the season,” Mulligan said. The Cats finished their sea-

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DILDAY SOPHOMORE SIMON MASTERS sprints past sidelines and other runners as he works hard to reach the finish line to help the Cats place well in their meet. son losing only one senior. “I’m definitely going to miss racing and competing, but most of all I’ll miss my teammates and all the time we have spent together over the past four years. We’re a really tight group of guys and I’m honored to have been a part of

the team,” Mulligan said. The Boys accomplished Districts and got to cross the finish line of their season at Regionals. “It was a lot of fun gaining new freshmen and having our team be more competitive during the postseason,” Masters said.

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Run, run, as fast as you can; you can’t catch the Girls’ Cross Country team, they’re the league champs. On October 14, the annual Northern Lakes League meet was held at Whiteford Valley golf course. The depth of talent on the team was evident as they secured their second consecutive league championship despite not running their best, according to Coach Jerry Flowers. Senior Jenna Kill placed first individually, and the rest of the team earned

Water Polo teams make a splash at state championship games

all league honors. “Our team winning NLLs this year was an amazing feeling as we got to see all of our hard work pay off. I am so proud of how far our team has come,” Kill said. The following Saturday the LadyKats raced in Findlay, Ohio at the district meet. They won, which allowed them to move on to Regionals. Highlights include Kill’s first place finish, and freshman Emma Steingass’ sixth place finish. The team beat both Perrysburg and Notre Dame, their two main sources of competition in the area. Regionals were held October

28 in Tiffin, Ohio. With grueling hills at the beginning of the second mile and end of the third, this course did not provide for an easy race. Despite the difficult course, the team still managed to come out on top, earning them a trip to States; and Kill came out on top once again individually. “This was the first time this group qualified for the State meet after a few near misses, so it was really satisfying to finally get to be the team celebrating,” Coach Flowers said. The Girls’ Cross Country team will be running at States tomorrow at National Trail Raceway.

Sports editor Just as the warm weather ends, the Girls’ and Boys’ Water Polo teams say goodbye to another season. Ending with a 3-14 record, the Girls placed 11th at the State Championship at Princeton High School where they played Mason, Kilbourne, and Milford High Schools. “Even though we only placed 11th at States, we still held our own very well and we played our game despite the odds. I’m proud of the team and everything we’ve achieved,” junior Sophie Holt said. “I’m hoping our girls now come back healthy, strong, ready to play, and maybe have a few recruits to play with us. From what I’ve seen this year, next year we’ll really be ready to go.” With the girls finishing States close to the top ten, the team has high hopes for the next season. “We are only losing one senior to graduation so we expect to keep getting better and finishing higher at States next year,” Coach Pete Dankert said. The Boys also had a strong finish to their season as well.

“This season we haven’t been doing too bad, we’ve lost more games than we’ve won, we’ve had some difficulties trying to integrate some plays into our games, but other than that it has been pretty good. What I will miss most about the team are the friends that I have made throughout the years,” senior Daegan Sorensen said. With a record of 8-16, the Boys finished the season with the State Championship at Mason and Princeton High School. “We didn’t play as well as I had hoped but we improved from the beginning of the year,” senior Parker Hanna said. The Boys fell short against St. Francis and Sycamore High School, placing in 12th place. “With a combination of different levels of talent, strength, experience and skills, the team is facing other teams that are in average stronger, faster and more skilled. To offset these differences, the team is relying on playing a lot more as a team, using prefabricated plays and relying and trusting in each other. All players participate regardless of their athleticism, nobody is left behind,” Coach Alberto Almeida said.

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NV secures first playoff berth since ‘05 Patrick Andres sports editor Northview’s football fate was decided as the fates of all Midwestern teams should be: on a miserably cold night, amidst pouring rain, against an ancient rival. Flashback a few weeks. The Cats travelled to Whitehouse to meet Anthony Wayne, in arguably the biggest game in school history. And it did not disappoint. The Wildcats seized the lead with a field goal from senior Luke

Pawlak in the second quarter, but those were the last points NV would score. It was a brilliant defensive battle, and the Cats came very close to tying the game. Alas, NV fell, 10-3. Senior quarterback Brandon Leach finished with 146 yards through the air. NV’s penchant for playing close games continued the next week, when Perrysburg came to town. It was a festive atmosphere - the University of Akron Marching Band performed at halftime alongside the home ensemble and the game matched the event.

After a sloppy first half, NV trailed 21-10 in the third quarter when they suddenly snapped. Senior Jeffrey Blanks shaved eight points off of the Cats’ deficit, and Pawlak kicked one over again with 43 seconds left. The game was tied. Playing hero, however, Perrysburg quarterback-kicker Drew Sims passed for 78 yards in an incredible final drive and then booted the winning 21-yard field goal. Now NV’s playoff hopes were in trouble. The Wildcats already knew a rivalry game would be tough. But a rivalry bad-weather game was a different story.

Word began to spread of an unfavorable forecast throughout the week, and when kickoff time came Friday, it was pouring rain and approximately 45 degrees, conditions that would change little the entire match. The rain was no bar to senior Dane Hullibarger, who singlehandedly helped NV clinch its second postseason appearance in its long history. Hullibarger ran for 214 yards, and he averaged a staggering 8.5 yards per carry, a number that grows more impressive when the cast on his arm is accounted for. The Great Dane, in his final regular season game, was re-

sponsible for every one of NV’s three touchdowns, and when it was all over, the contingent of NV students that had braved the rain rejoiced and celebrated with the team for the Cats’ second straight win over their crosstown adversaries. The next day, the last piece in NV’s playoff picture fell into place, as Bowsher’s win over Scott ensured the Wildcats of the seventh seed in their region. The Cats will meet the second-seeded, unbeaten Wadsworth Grizzlies tonight at 7:30pm; Wadsworth is located in Medina County west of Cleveland.

Volleyball ends, girls learn life lessons Ryan Storey staff writer The Volleyball team didn’t end the season quiet how they wanted to. They took on the Panthers on October 5 at Maumee. The Kats fell in three sets by a score of 3-0. Their next match was against the Springfield Blue Devils on October 10. The match was very hard fought on both sides going to five sets. The Kats fell and lost by a score of 3-2. Then on October 12 the Kats took on the Perrysburg Yellow

Jackets, this was also senior night for the three senior captains. The night didn’t end how the seniors or the rest of the team had hoped for as they lost in three sets by a score of 3-0. Before the Kats took on Anthony Wayne in the tournament, they had a practice where they had team bonding and also were getting prepared to take on the Generals. The Kats took on a strong AW team on October 21. The Generals were just a little too much for the Kats and the Kats lost in three sets 3-0. Sophomore Hannah Frame commented on the team's sea-

son. “Through many challenges we faced this year, I’m happy we kept our spirits high and finished as a team.” Frame said. This loss meant that the season was over for the Kats. Senior captain Aly Olenic reflected on the past four years playing for NV volleyball. “Over the past four years in the NV volleyball program I have seen many of my teammates and myself develop into more wellrounded people. We learn leadership skills and teamwork that not only help us throughout the volleyball season but also helps us prepare us for life after high school,” Olenic said.

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November 3, 2017

Top 5 Plays Northview athletes now It would be impossible to pick just one moment from Northview’s historic football campaign, which resulted in the school’s second-ever playoff berth. The two most probable individual moments are probably the Springfield game, where the Cats won after trailing 21-3, and the Southview game, which earned NV its playoff trip as NV ground out a W in heinous weather.

Katie Cole graduated in 2016 and is now a sophomore at the University of Notre Dame. She walked onto the women’s basketball team this year. He first season hasn’t started yet, but Cole gave advice for people who are considering walking onto a team in college. “The entire process was very intimidating to say the least. If you want to walk on just be sure to be the loudest on and off the court: this means cheering and talking on defense. Just try your best, no matter what happens all you can say is that you tried everything you could,” Cole said.

Overtime goal sends NV to Districts

Angela Dilday trailed a pair of runners as the Girls’ Cross Country District race wound to a close. But she passed three runners - two from Perrysburg and one from district champion Notre Dame. This seemingly innocent move propelled Northview to a District title, adding to an already successful sports season for the Wildcats.

Luke Fortner graduated in 2016 and is a sophomore at the University of Kentucky. Fortner got to where he is not only through hard work on the field, but he also worked hard in school. “If you are a high school athlete that wants to be a part of collegiate athletics, make sure you love that sport. Collegiate athletics require a lot of sacrifices and are incredibly hard. If you love it, know that someone just like you is trying to get the same position on a team. There’s always someone working just as hard as you,” Fortner said.

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Ashley Knight graduated in 2017 and is a currently a freshman at Cleveland State University. Knight recommends looking not only at the best schools for your sport, but also finding teammates and coaches you can work well with. “Coaches not only look at your ability, but also your attitude both on and off the course. If coaches come to watch make sure you’re taking it seriously, but make sure you make it apparent you actually enjoy being out there and competing,” Knight said.

The LadyKats had Southview’s number late in the season, beating them twice. First, NV shut out their rivals at home 2-0, and then, just eight days later, the Kats turned the same trick, beating Southview again 3-0.

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In a banner year for Northview Golf, both the Boys’ and Girls’ teams put up successful campaigns, but it was junior Lexi Knight who delivered the outstanding individual performance. Knight fired an 81-89 at the State tournament in Columbus to finish a very respectable 47th in the state of Ohio.

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Tyler Biggs graduated in 2017 and is a freshman at Loyola University. He was recruited to play soccer for them as a midfielder. This biggest challenge Biggs has faced is trying to balance school and soccer because soccer takes up a lot of time, but he still thinks it’s a great experience that teaches you a lot. If you’re thinking about playing a sport in college Biggs’ advice is to keep working hard and good things will happen.

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With Northview and St. Francis locked in a war of attrition in the Division I District Semifinals at Southview, Montz provided one of the clutch moments of the season. He caught a header on a corner kick, balanced it on his foot, and tapped in the decisive goal as the Wildcats advanced to the District title game for the second straight year.

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by Patrick Andres, Sports Editor

Photos Courtesy of: Katie Cole, Tyler Biggs, Ashley Knight, and Sarah Fortner

Sports The Student Prints

November 3, 2017

College sports leave fans in amazement Patrick Andres sports editor How ‘bout them Dawgs? And Crimson Tide? And Buckeyes and Spartans and Nittany Lions and, for that matter, Astros and Dodgers? Every sport worth talking about seems to be either ending, peaking, or getting started this time of year. But, of course, college football, Northwest Ohio’s pastime, and baseball, America’s, have dominated the headlines. The game of the month, as October closes, occurred in Ann Arbor, when heinous weather conditions created the archetypal Big Ten weather game. Michigan State and Michigan scrapped through the muck and rain at Michigan Stadium for 60 minutes and when it was all over, t h e

Spartans had claimed victory, and they currently reside in the driver’s’ seat of the Big Ten East. The landscape of college football looks noticeably different than it did about a month ago. Clemson, Oklahoma, Washington, Washington State - they’ve all lost, and all to unranked foes, too, in Syracuse, Iowa State, Arizona State, and California. But two top teams hadn’t (at least in the Big Ten) until October 28 - Penn State and Ohio State. It was a zany game that started with a bang Saquon Barkley, Penn State’s electric running back, began the tilt with a 97-yard kick return for a touchdown. Soon, the Nittany Lions led 21-3, but it was the Buckeyes who clawed their way back into it. When he needed to be most, quarterback JT Barrett was immaculate (he completed his last

16 passes), and Ohio State celebrated a 39-38 victory, avenging their defeat of 2016. College football has b e e n fun lately,

the Philadelphia Eagles - with their back to back 7-9 seasons would be the strongest team in football at this point? They are looking like Super Bowl contenders, as are the Patriots, who are seeking to win their sixth Super Bowl and tie the Steelers, who figure into the AFC playoff mix also. The Chiefs remain a threat despite some recent woes, and the Rams and Seahawks are the classes of a highly competitive NFC West division. Now to baseball - where despite some twists and turns along the way (Indians collapse! Cubs-Nationals thriller!) the two favorites all along have reigned supreme. The Los Angeles Dodgers simply overwhelmed the remainder of the National League, sweeping Arizona in the division

“Ohio State celebrated a 39-38 victory, avenging their defeat of 2016.” - Sports Editor Patrick Andres

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series before a five-game anticlimax that ended hopes for a Cubs repeat. The Astros, meanwhile, went the distance with the Yankees before silencing them in a memorable Game 7, won 4-0 by the home team on an emotional Saturday night in Houston. Now, they have begun baseball’s last dance, which has been led so far by the (Astros/Dodgers), (score). But while baseball is ending, and football is nearing its peak, several other sports are just getting started. Basketball’s back - earlier than usual - and several storylines have peppered KELSO the headlines. The Wizards are hot, the Suns are not, the 76ers are rebuilding and the Cavaliers are reloading. In hockey, the Lightning, Penguins, Blues, and Kings lead their divisions out of the gate. Soon, college basketball will be back too, and before you know it, the sports world will be indoors as another winter begins.

About the athlete:

When did you start playing golf? When I was around five years old I would just go out for fun and play with my parents and sister. Who is your role model and why? Jordan Spieth because he is so dedicated to the game and became so successful at such a young age. What is your pregame routine? I hit at the range for about 20 minutes and then practice putting for anther 20 minutes. I always have to be listening to music and have to make three puts in a row before going to play. What is your favorite memory of NV golf? Winning NLLs my sophomore year because it was my first NLL win and I got to experience it with my sister What is your best record? My best nine hole round is 32 (four under) and my best 18 hole round is 70 (two under).