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tuesday, april 14, 2009

volume 21, issue 7 Soria becomes citizen

Safety Think you’re safe? Think again. Tips to help you avoid the onslaught of crime surging through Pella and neighboring areas. pp. 6-7

Spanish teacher Paloma Soria became a citizen after 22 years of living in the United States. ÂĄQuĂŠ padre! p. 4

Gritters to OSU Senior Brooke Gritters received a Division I scholarship to throw shot put for Oklahoma State University. p. 11

April 4 Atlantis prom hits the Opera House

DANCING QUEENS. Seniors Isabel Metcalf and Katie Allen DANCE DURING THE !TLANTIS THEMED PROM AT THE OPERA HOUSE !PRIL LEVITATION. Seniors Clarke Hammes and Luke Elzinga, under the influence of hypnosis, believe they have the ability to levitate. NAPTIME *UNIOR (ANNAH &ORSYTHE AND SENIOR !MANDA %RICKSON TAKE A NAP ON SENIOR !ARON &REDERICK S SHOULDERS DURING THE HYPNOSIS segment of after prom. s0HOTOS BY -ADISON 6ANDER 7ELL

Bergmann ready for retirement after 22 years Thompson to replace Vint Clarence Bergmann has been the media specialist relocate somewhere in the desert Southwest. as high school counselor here for 22 years, but at the end of this school year, Bergmann has been a major part in the development he will retire. Counting the 22 years that he has been head librarian, Bergmann has been teaching for 38. In those years, there have been many good memories. “You always remember the little things, seeing former students is always particularly enjoyable and seeing how they are doing now. Another thing that I remember is when we rebuilt the library in 1991,� he said. Along with all of those memories, the library has grown a lot. “(The library) has changed quite a bit; our print collection has multiplied by four. We had 3,000 books, and now we have over 12,000. Computers have also come into play in the time that I have been here; there are a lot more information resources. Even our media and picture taking has changed,� said Bergmann. After his retirement, Bergmann said he is most looking forward to “not working, and also looking to

of the library. “(Bergmann) oversaw two major construction efforts for the library; in 1991, we added a new media center, and three years ago, we added on again, and he was very instrumental. Every year he has been very important in recommending books and helping our book collection. Another item he was very instrumental in was in the late 80’s, early 90’s, we got one of the first electric card catalogs,� said Principal Mark Lee. Bergmann has also influenced many people in the time that he has worked here. “(Working with Bergmann) has been very educational and fun. I have learned so much; he always tells me stories about how things have changed and evolved,� said Media Center Associate Jill Roberts. As of now, no replacement has been hired. s4ELAN 0AULSON TP PELLADIUM GMAIL COM

As counselor and coach Mike Vint prepares for retirement, his replacement as a counselor has already been selected. Teresa Thompson, a counselor at Newton Senior High School for the past three years, will join the staff next year. Thompson, a Pella Christian High School and Central College graduate, also spent eight years working admissions at Central. “When the position came open, I knew I wanted to become a part of the staff in such a great school district,� said Thompson. Thompson, who has her masters in school counseling from Drake University, hopes to build relationships with the students by becoming a mentor and a role

model, someone students can feel comfortable around. “I am a people person – I want to continue to help others in their lives. I will stay in Pella as long as my work is meaningful to others,� added Thompson. Thompson, who was raised in Pella, can’t wait to get to know the school community she will be working with. “I’ve lived here for many years [and] I love how clean and quaint the town of Pella is. (Pella) has strong traditions [such as] Tulip Time, quality education and is family orientated,� said Thompson. s-ICHAEL 3UPLEE MS PELLADIUM GMAIL COM

senior Jaime Ruisch’s award-winning photo was published in the book. s&ORT£ MEMBERS FOR NEXT YEAR INCLUDE juniors Jessica Brown, Lauren Cooper (captain), Hillary Nossaman, sophomores Leah Engelbrecht (captain), Jessica Van Wyk, Jacklyn Budding, Hayley Morgan, Elizabeth Shrout, Mandy De Meulenaere and freshman Morgan Sprunk. Alternates

are freshmen Krista De Bruin and Ashley Parr. s!CCORDING TO !CA0ELLA $IRECTOR -ICHELLE Chaplin, AcaPella is ranked 33rd nationally. This ranking is done by http:// www.scrsystem.net/ratings.htm). s$ON T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE Pelladium’s website at pelladium.com.

news briefs .... s*AZZ ) COMPETED TODAY !PRIL IN THE Iowa Jazz Championships. Results of the competition will appear at pelladium.com and in the next Pelladium. s4HE -ARCH BLOOD DRIVE PRODUCED units of blood with 39 first time donors. s0ELLA S ANNUAL 4ULIP 4IME WILL BE HELD -AY AND s&OOTBALL CHEERLEADERS FOR THE

season are juniors Lauren Cooper, Kate DeHaan, McKenzie Doren, Hillary Nossaman, Holli Renaud, sophomores Mandy DeMeulenaere, Leah Engelbrecht, Elizabeth Shrout, Tricia Wisniewski, Jessica Van Wyk and eighth graders Lydia Hall, Holly Reimer, Megan Van Zante. s7RESTLING CHEERLEADERS ARE SOPHOMORE Brittney Hanna, freshman Miranda Lopez

and eighth graders Brooke Kirby, Carmon Koettel, Niki Messerschmitt and Brooke Simonson. s! SPREAD FROM THE $UCHESS yearbook has been published in the “Gotcha Covered Look Book� produced by Jostens. Two thousand five hundred yearbooks were submitted; 255 spreads and 180 covers were chosen. Additionally,

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Life VanderLinden starts new chapter

I was a bit disappointed when I found out I’d be temporarily JOINING THE &UTURE &ARMERS OF !MERICA &&! &OR STARTERS when I got home from school, my dad asked me to go see “Hamlet� at Central College. I was like, “That’d be great, I would genuinely like to, but I can’t, due to I have to join FFA.� My dad then asked me if I were becoming a farmer. To me, farmers in 21st-Century Iowa were an increasingly rare breed infatuated with arcane technological equipment only they can relate to. But, as I soon gathered, I was wrong on a couple fronts. For one thing, there are a lot of FFA members. I went to an FFA banquet, which was so packed I could barely park. And, moreover, their interests are pretty far-reaching. Because they’re wicked funny. Agriculture teacher Mark Williams emceed a good portion of the banquet, using most OF THE TIME TO ZING SLAPSTICK ONE LINERS 7HAT DOES THE farmer use to make crop circles? A protracter! What do you get when you cross a sheep and a kangaroo? A sweater with BIG POCKETS ) WAS ALREADY ROLLING AROUND ON THE mOOR WHEN senior Josh De Bruin and junior Steven Roose engaged in a skit, with De Bruin playing a wrench-selling businessman and Roose, a farmer in need of a wrench upgrade. De Bruin stole the show, repeating, “It’s your lucky day!� in a bizarre accent spoken, I assume, by people who sell wrenches. Also, as agriculture changes, so seemingly has FFA. The banquet included an award ceremony, handing out honors for, among other categories, speech-related achievements. Scholarships were also passed out for

Think twice before double dipping at lunch...

First meal = $1.85 Second meal same day= $2.85 The government only reimburses the school for one meal per day per student. This results in a higher cost for a second meal.

Identity theft in the lunchroom... When purchasing lunch, make sure to use your lunch card. Students have been obtaining others’ lunch numbers by listening to them recite it to the lunch ladies. To avoid having your identity stolen, stay away from saying your number out loud.

United States FAREWELL. After eight years, English teacher Wendy Vander Linden will leave her job here at the end of the school year as her family will be MOVING TO )LLINOIS s0HOTO BY "EN -ULLER

year career behind me. It is unbelievable at how much I have grown and expended my family over the years, Pella has been a good home to my family,� said VanderLinden. +NOWN FOR HER VAST VOCABULARY AND ENDEARING LOVE FOR books, the loss of VanderLinden will have an impact on her students, past and present. VanderLinden only hopes that she has made her mark on her students, and that they, in turn, can take her final word of advice. “Don’t be afraid of taking advantage of opportunities, even if you might not succeed from them. This is a quintessential part of growing up, and I only ask my students to never sell themselves short,� said VanderLinden. s-EGAN #ARD MCPELLADIUM GMAIL COM

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English teacher Wendy VanderLinden grabbed the nearest tissue on her desk and inhaled deeply as she wiped her tear-stricken eyes. In two months, her eight year tenure as an English teacher here will end. She has felt a heavy heart over the nostalgia of Room 211. “I have appreciated the joy the students have brought into my room. The kids here have such great attitudes that it will be very hard to leave this town. It is difficult to find a place like Pella, where people are not just good students, they are good people,� said VanderLinden. VanderLinden agreed that the move would be for the best. After her husband Mark finished his master’s degree last semester, he was offered a position as a Director of Finance at the Pekin Regional Health Center in Pekin, Ill. Though VanderLinden will finish out the rest of the school year, her days in Pella will be numbered as she plans to move to Illinois with her children in early June. She has also decided to discontinue her career to stay at home with her two young children. But, she admits that her time spent as a homemaker will be an interesting substitute to teaching. “I don’t really know what it will be like to be at home day after day. I have been a teacher for so long, I don’t know what to expect. I love my line of work, especially the variety of students I get to interact with. But, I do love spending time with my children, and who knows, maybe I will have time to finally write my bestselling novel,� said VanderLinden. Looking back at the last eight years, VanderLinden is amazed at all that has changed her life since first receiving the position. “I arrived in Pella right out of college as a nervous inexperienced student, not to mention single. I leave now as a wife and the mother of two kids with a whole eight-

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LocalAccording to kniakrls.com, the school district is making progress with a major energy efficient project. The school board is expected to accept the bid later this month for the upgrading plans on some of the districts HVAC systems. Superintendent Mark Wittmer says that much of the work will focus on computerizing the HVAC systems, as this would better allow staff to manage them. HVAC systems are similar to climate control. HVAC stands for heating, ventilating and air conditioning. “I think it’s a good idea. Our school needs some improving and we deserve it!� said junior Alaina Spaur. StateAccording to the “Des Moines Register,� the unemployment rate in Iowa has hit its highest level in two decades. About 80,600 Iowans were unemployed in January. This is the first time that Iowa has had more than 80,000 unemployed people. Iowa’s unemployment rate has risen to 4.8 percent, compared to only 3.9 percent last year. Iowa also decreased job growth in many areas, like manufacturing jobs, professional business and service jobs and construction jobs. Among all of this, Iowa has had job growth in a few areas, such as education and health services, trade, transportation, utilities and financial services. “I think it’s bad that it’s decreasing and I hope more opportunities come along,� said freshman Emily Campbell.

NationalAccording to cnn.com David de Rothschild is making a boat that is entirely made out of recycled plastic, except for the masts, which are metal. The boat will be called the Plastiki. De Rothschild is planning to sail the boat out from San Francisco, Calif. to Sydney, Australia sometime in April. The journey will be 11,000 miles. Joining him on the Plastiki MEETING TIME. Senior Josh De Bruin, the outgoing FFA president, will be a permanent crew of three sailors and scientists plus CALLS THE MEETING TO ORDER AT THE &&! "ANQUET -ARCH 88 s0HOTO BY a handful of other crewmembers who will rotate through Madison Vander Well the voyage. The boat is supposed to stop in Hawaii, Tuvalu students planning to work in not only agricultural and Fiji on its way to Sydney. The trip is estimated to take sectors, but also in the food sector as a whole. more than 100 days. De Rothschild is making the boat The real problem with me attending a banquet, as opposed out of recycled plastic to hopefully boost the recycling of to an FFA activity, was that I didn’t really Join the Club. I just plastic bottles, which he says are the symbol of global waste. KIND OF )NTRUDED 5PON THE #LUB 4HIS BECAME BLATANT WHEN “I thought that it’s a good idea that David de De Bruin and Roose asked me to move so they could use the Rothschild is helping the environment, and I wish TABLE ) WAS SITTING AT FOR THEIR SKIT "UT ) ENJOYED )NTRUDING him luck on his voyage,� said sophomore Will Loux. and I learned much-needed information about FFA. s+ELSEY 6AN 4ASELL KV PELLADIUM GMAIL COM s7ILL (ARRIS WH PELLADIUM GMAIL COM

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Graduates shine bright under New York City lights Tired of waiting tables, alumnus Richard Spierenburg decided the time had come to put himself into the

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performing arts network known as New York. Spierenburg, along with a number of former students, has aspired to achieve a life in show biz, which requires career building skills from home and abroad. After graduating in May ’08 from NYU, Spierenburg has been finding numerous ways to support himself through music. This includes booking shows at a music venue in Chinatown called 169 Bar, giving piano and voice lessons, and playing regular shows with his band, Shady at Best. His resume also includes appearances on soap operas and singing and playing the piano at the Marriot Marquis in Times Square. With such a hectic career so far, Spierenburg has a clear idea of what he needs to accomplish to make himself a household name. “My future is a matter of networking. The more people I get to know better, the more bands I see or book; the more connections I make within a much-smaller-than-it-seems industry, the better. I plan on promoting my music with my band through this network, garnering a following in and around the city, and then, when there is due cause to do so, start touring high schools and colleges throughout

the U.S.,� said Spierenburg. Even after his furthering success as an artist, Spierenburg gives much of the credit to Pella High’s music and drama departments. “I moved to Pella when I was 12 from Teaneck, N.J. Had I stayed in New Jersey, I don’t believe that my musical or acting attributes would have had the ability to grow and expand. The programs just weren’t there. Pella, as well as Pella High, gave me a strong foundation of artistic expression. Without that, I would never have had the drive to move to New York,� said Spierenburg. Spierenburg is not the only former student trying to make it big in NYC; he is joined by alumni Toney Chem and Paola Espinosa. Chem has been pursuing an active acting career in NYC. So far he has had consistent work on a number of soap operas, and he recently appeared in “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist.� Espinosa, who also resides in NYC, consistently works on soap operas, and has a reoccurring role on “One Life to Live.� q-EGAN #ARD MC PELLADIUM GMAIL COM AND Morgan !NDERSON MAPELLADIUM GMAIL COM

Living the double life Worstell follows Teachers become students again to further education

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My Pella Top Sophomore Laura DePening

Eat: “I like eating at lots of places, but Panda Garden probably tops the list. While I don’t like all of the food, I like a lot of it. Also, I usually am there with friends and family, which makes everything better.� Shop: “I honestly don’t shop a lot or in one specific store. Wherever I find things I like is good.� Be Inside School: “I love English with Mrs. Vander Linden. She makes class a lot of fun and we all just get along really well. She just finished reading a book to the class for fun. It was great; it was just like we used to do in elementary school.� Be Outside School: “I enjoy hanging out with my friends. That usually happens at someone’s house or uptown. I love just hanging out watching movies and eating food.� Thing About Self: “I have a strong love for kids. I enjoy babysitting for various families and spending time with kids. I think it’s great that I like kids because a lot of people don’t care to tolerate them as much as I do. Plus, who doesn’t love a good game of hide-and-go-seek?� s4YLER %LLIOTT TE PELLADIUM GMAIL COM

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Soria, husband, son become US citizens

!FTER YEARS AND THREE MORE CHILDREN FROM WHEN THEY lRST ARRIVED IN THE 5NITED 3TATES 3PANISH TEACHER 0ALOMA 3ORIA ALONG WITH HER HUSBAND 3AM -ATE +ODJO AND SON %MMANUEL RECENTLY BECAME CERTIlED CITIZENS OF THE 5NITED 3TATES /N &EB ALL THREE OF THEM HEADED TO THE 3TATE #APITOL IN HOPE OF DUAL CITIZENSHIP AND THE RIGHT TO CALL THEMSELVES !MERICANS !S A NATIVE OF -ADRID 3PAIN 0ALOMA MET HER 'HANAN BORN HUSBAND AT THE 5NIVERSIDAD #OMPLUTENSE DE -ADRID WHERE 3AM WAS A STUDENT !FTER DATING FOR TWO YEARS THE TWO MARRIED BUT THEY REMAINED IN 3PAIN EVEN AFTER THE BIRTH OF THEIR SON )N 3AM WAS OFFERED A SCHOLARSHIP TO /HIO 3TATE WHERE HE COULD STUDY FOR HIS 0H$ 3AM CAME TO THE 3TATES ALONE UNDER AN & 6ISA OTHERWISE KNOWN AS A STUDENT VISA 3EVEN MONTHS LATER 0ALOMA AND %MMANUEL JOINED HIM IN #OLUMBUS &OR THE NEXT YEARS THEIR GROWING FAMILY SPENT lVE YEARS IN /HIO AND FOUR YEARS IN )NDIANA THEY HAVE BEEN 0ELLA RESIDENTS

FOR YEARS EVER SINCE 3AM RECEIVED A TEACHING JOB AT #ENTRAL #OLLEGE h)T WAS REALLY HARD WHEN 3AM WAS AWAY IN !MERICA ) DECIDED TO JOIN HIM BUT THAT MEANT LEAVING MY FAMILY BEHIND IN %SPA¶A )MAGINE WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE TO MOVE TO A PLACE WHERE YOU DON T EVEN SPEAK THE LANGUAGE 4HAT IS WHAT IT FELT LIKE TO ME v SAID 3ORIA 3INCE THEIR ( VISA FOR BEING PERMANENT RESIDENTS NEEDED TO BE RENEWED THIS YEAR 0ALOMA 3AM AND %MMANUEL DECIDED THEY WOULD BECOME CITIZENS OF THE COUNTRY THEY CONSIDERED HOME h) HAVE BEEN HERE YEARS AND IT WAS JUST TIME 3INCE ) WAS NOT A CITIZEN ) COULD NOT TAKE PART IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS ) HAVE BEEN AN INDIRECT PARTICIPANT FOR A LONG TIME AND ) WANTED TO BECOME A DIRECT PARTICIPANT ) WANT TO BE ABLE TO VOTE FOR WHO ) WANT AS 0RESIDENT BECAUSE MY LIFE IS AFFECTED BY THEIR ACTIONS v SAID 3AM 4HE ROAD TO BECOMING A CITIZEN WAS RELATIVELY FAST FOR THE -ATE +ODJO FAMILY !FTER REGISTERING FOR CITIZENSHIP THE THREE RETURNED TO $ES -OINES

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Chaplin plans for the show choir’s return to the Caribbean Vocal Music Director Michelle Chaplin is rewarding the very successful AcaPella and Dutch Divas show choirs with a spring break trip in 2010. “I think [both groups] have worked hard, and they deserve this trip,� said Chaplin. The group will be traveling to Orlando, Fla. where AcaPella hopes to participate in a national show choir competition at Walt Disney World. “We decided to do this because AcaPella has been very successful in the state, and we want to see how well they do against other competition,� said Chaplin. After going to Florida, the two choirs will take a short cruise to Nassau, Bahamas. Upon their arrival, the show choirs expect to perform at a local high school in the Bahamas, giving the students the same memorable

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experience they did three years ago. “Going to the school again is going to be a great experience for the students. What really impacts the kids is the culture shock, but it’s what makes the trip unforgettable,� said Chaplin. Total cost from the trip is expected to be between $850$1200. Although the tour is optional, over 95% of students participated in the past, and they’re expecting the same turnout again. “The most beneficial thing for the students on the trip will be experiencing different cultures. Also, I chose the cruise ship because it is a great venue for our type of entertainment, and the student will have fun with it, too,� said Chaplin. s!DDIE 3MITH AS PELLADIUM GMAIL COM

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As most students’ careers with poetry rarely leave English class, freshman Marielle Gaiser extended hers, being selected to compete in the state Poetry Out Loud competition. “Marielle represented Pella well at the Poetry Out Loud Competition in Des Moines. She created imagery with her voice very well,� said English teacher Regina Linn. The competition featured 17 contestants from all over Iowa, and five were selected for the finals. Each participant was judged on how well they portrayed the author’s emotions and expressed themselves. Each state then moved one person on to a national Poetry Out Loud competition to compete against others from the whole nation. “Although I didn’t make it to the finals I’m not disappointed with my performance. Overall I thought I did well, and I enjoyed the poems I selected,� said Gaiser. During the contest, Gaiser memorized and performed three poems, “I Heard a Fly Buzz When I Died� by Emily Dickinson, “Ode on Solitude� by Alexander Pope, and “Harlem� by Langston Hughes. “I chose the poems because they flow and work well with how I perform,� said Gaiser. s!DDIE 3MITH AS PELLADIUM GMAIL COM

WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN! A girl’s ensemble performs the ‘Awesome 80s’ medley at Cabaret March 7. The girls sang and danced to ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,’ ‘Sweet Dreams,’ ‘Whip It,’ ‘Hey Mickey’ and ‘Walk Like an Egyptian.’ “Cabaret was really fun because you can audition for lots of groups and get really involved. This dance was so fun because we put it together in just two weeks, and it ended up turning out really well,� said Mueller. Additional members of the group were also pleased. “Cabaret was epic this year, and our ‘Awesome 80s’ group was super fun! No one can get physical like choir girls with microphones and leggings-not even Richard Simmons,� said Maakestad. For the first time ever, the choral department hired a caterer who provided fettuccini alfreado and LASAGNA s#APTION BY #AROLINE 0HILLIPS AND PHOTO BY *ORDYN 6ANDE ,UNE

New tradition unfolds for drama department For many students, the beginning of spring means the start of spring sports. But, this year brought an opportunity that hasn’t been seen for over a decade: a spring play. On April 24 and 25 at 7 p.m., students will present the African American folktale, “Wiley and the Hairy Man.� “I chose this play to help people get involved. When you do a children’s play, the children who see it become more interested in theater,� said Director Suzy Jones. Throughout the play, Wiley is trying to outwit the conjuring Hairy Man three times, because if he does, the Hairy Man won’t bother him anymore. “It’s interesting and funny. It’s kind of different because it’s geared towards kids, but high schoolers can still laugh,� said senior Hannah Harthoorn.

Two features of “Wiley and the Hairy Man� set this play apart: most of it is spoken in a poetic form, and the chorus is part of the scenery. “The chorus is kind of like a shadow. We are the scenery, like a tree and swamp. We also do sound affects and are the subconscious of Wiley and his dreams,� said sophomore Megan Card. Set in a swamp in the deep South, this play is guaranteed to bring a unique experience to its audience. “Practice is going well; we have a creative group of people collaborating to make this play not only what the writer intended but also something unique to our cast,� said sophomore Eric Moore. s-ORGAN !NDERSON MAPELLADIUM GMAIL COM

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Campus Safety

With the recent incidents of crime and assaults in this community, fear can be widespread, and safety is an issue commonly discussed. Are you safe? What can you do to be safer? Keeping students safe is a forefront issue for Mark Lee, principal, and Dean Thompson, director of campus security at Central College. What are the greatest risks facing students on your campus today? Thompson: “It would appear to be minor thefts from dorm rooms, but also things such as identity theft and general information theft from computer access are problems nationwide.â€? Lee: â€œâ€Śprobably bullying. I’d say that kind is more on an individual basis. #VMMZJOH JT QSPCBCMZ UIF HSFBUFTU SJTL that would harm somebody.â€? What are you doing to make your campus safer? Thompson: “We provide a variety of services to include crime prevention information, talks and surveys, information on safeguarding yourself, not only while on campus but out in the world and also, we have travel abroad students we speak to and give information to about being abroad. We provide an escort service to students and are also on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We have an excellent IT service that handles that computer technology end of the campus security issues.â€? Lee: “We have a bullying and harassment policy that is K-12. We have an emergency plan that can be put into effect and can be coordinated throughout

the district for bomb threats or intruders in the building. Mr. Nelson also walks around the building at least every period so we know the building is secure. We also lock all exit doors after first period except for the main entrance and east doors so anyone that comes into the building has to walk by the office. We also have signs posted that say for visitors and strangers to report to the office. What advice do you have for students on your campus to help improve their safety? Thompson:  “To be aware of your surroundings, report suspicious activity to security and be proactive in your crime prevention measures that you are BĂŞPSE PO DBNQVT #F JOWPMWFE JO ZPVS campus as much as you can.â€? Lee: “Use common sense. Report anything that might seem unusual, or if you see a student doing something they shouldn’t be doing, so it can be looked into, and we can do our best to stop it.â€? Â

#FDBVTF PG UIF SFDFOU BTTBVMU BHBJOTU a local college student, students can be heard talking about their fears for their own personal safety. The attacks, for some, served as a reminder that just because it is Pella, it doesn’t mean safety is guaranteed. Students freshman 4BSBI 7BO .BBOFO BOE KVOJPS #FO Fessler, and Central College students "MFY ,MFJT BOE #SBOEPO &TUBCSPPL graduates, shared their views on campus safety.

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is dark. I’ve lived in Pella all my life and have never been afraid to be outside when it’s dark; even going to Central, I don’t have that feeling. I also believe it is because I’m a guy. From a girl’s perspective, I think it would be different.â€? ,MFJT i#FGPSF UIF BTTBVMU ZFT * GFMU very safe at school. After the assault that occurred on campus, the feeling of safety all the time isn’t here anymore, especially once it’s dark.â€? Van Maanen: “Yes, I know a lot of the students and teachers, and just being around people I know makes me feel safe. Nothing really bad every happens here.â€? Fessler: “Yes, there really hasn’t been much threat for me to worry. It’s not like we live in a big town where mugging and holdups are a threat.â€? What do you do to improve your personal safety? Estabrook: “Like I said before, I

usually walk around with friends whenever it’s dark. Whether it is girls or guys, I think that walking with at least one other person is the safest way to go. I have also had friends call campus security when it’s three in the morning to give them a ride back to their room across campus, which the security is willing to do at any hour to keep the students safe.â€? Kleis: “To improve my own safety, I try UP BWPJE XBMLJOH PODF JU T EBSL #FGPSF the assault, it was something I did all the time and all hours of the night. If I have to go somewhere, I try to make sure I have someone to walk with me or stay in lighted areas. I, also, just try to be more aware of what’s going on around me when I’m walking so I can notice any potentially dangerous things.â€? Van Maanen: “I also keep everything valuable with me. I don’t drive yet, so I

don’t have any problems worrying about a car.â€? Fessler: “I work out (laughing). If somewhere were to break into my house, I have a baseball bat, and I’m pretty sure I could do some damage with that. I lock my car and keep everything locked, especially my house, I feel better that way.â€? Are there safety issues that you see on campus to occur regularly? Estabrook: “ Also, I’ve seen larger crowds walking at night. The only problem I have seen is the number of students walking alone at midnight and later to their rooms. A couple of my friends and I saw a girl walking by herself two days after the horrific incident at four in the morning, so we decided to walk her back and then go back to our rooms. All the students just need to do some small things to do

what needs to be done to keep things safe on campus. Since the incident, I think the school also has done a better job of keeping things safer at night. Occasionally, I even see police cars surveying the campus. â€œ Kleis: “The only potential safety issue I see on a regular basis would be people walking alone at night.â€? Van Maanen: “I hear a lot about people opening unlocked car doors and puling QSBOLT MJLF UIBU SFHVMBSMZ #VU PUIFS than that, there aren’t really any fights or anything.â€? Fessler: â€œI don’t know, the whole vandalism thing on the parking lot, like vandalizing cars and tires. Also, stealing from the locker rooms. I noticed our school only has one camera. This could all be prevented by using a surveillance system.â€? t"OESFB )VĂŞNBO BI QFMMBEJVN!HNBJM DPN

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Staying Safe:

Pella safety challenged through incidents

Alumni share safety techniques April 2007, 32 people were killed and 15 people were injured in a shooting at Virginia Tech. September 2007, one student was killed, and one student was injured in a shooting at Delaware State University. October 2007, two football players at the University of Iowa sexually assaulted a female student (http://media.www.timesdelphic.com). March 2009, a 20-to-30 year old man assaulted a female student at Central College. Every two-and-a-half minutes someone in America is assaulted in some way (http://www.savp.iastate.edu). These attacks are a reality for college students today, so what can be done? All colleges have an emergency plan and becoming familiar with the plan will help in times of lockdowns and shootings. It is also important to know how the school’s alert system works. Most schools send Emails and text messages to students to inform them of dangers and lockdowns. Students should make sure the school has their contact information and it is important to be checking emails and text messages in case of an emergency. The majority of assaults happen to females walking on campus at night. Those who walk alone are very approachable because it is easier to take on one person rather than multiple people, and there is a smaller chance someone will notice and seek help. “I usually call a guy if I’m going to go long distance across campus, to walk with me,� said 2008 graduate and Central College freshman Nikki Sikkema. However, it is not always possible to find someone to walk with, so others find comfort in being on their phone to make sure they have someone to talk to in case of an emergency. “I call my mom when I’m walking to and from my night classes. They tell us not to do that because it makes you more unaware if someone is going to attack you, but it makes me feel more comfortable if I’m by myself,� said 2008 graduate and University of Iowa freshman Sarah Langenfeld. In addition to using the “buddy system,� it is good to always be prepared for anything that could happen. “I put my keys between my fingers and also carry a fork in the other hand so that way I’m ready. I know that sounds funny, but it’s what I do!� added Sikkema. Not only is it good to be prepared, but also it is good to look alert and confident. “Just acting like you’re comfortable is going to make someone less likely to want to attack you,� added Langenfeld. t%FWPO 0 #SJFO EP QFMMBEJVN!HNBJM DPN

Pella residents instinctively recognize this community as a quaint and humble one. With a small population and a prominently uniform heritage, this town is unarguably an anomaly, distinct from the diverse characteristics of some larger Iowan cities. However, it is important to understand that despite all of Pella’s genial qualities, there remains the inevitability of crime. Crime in this city is infrequent, and many citizens of Pella are content with the safety of their town. They understand that crime is unfavorable, but is just a factor that must be tolerated. Sophomore Cody Lutgen, who recently moved to Pella from Jewell, views the community with this mindset. “Pella seems safe enough. The culture of the town and the history behind it makes it welcoming,� he said. “My old town was smaller, but still there were so many (thefts) at our school that cameras had to be installed around all the lockers.�

However, many of these trusting citizens were shaken by the reports of two assaults within a two-week period. One was committed on the Central College Campus Feb. 26, and the other, at the Comfort Inn March 5. Neither of the assailants has been arrested. More recently, police, with the help of the FBI and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, have been investigating the March 18 armed robbery of the Oskaloosa St. branch of MidWestOne Bank. The female culprit escaped on foot and has not yet been located. “I don’t live in town, but if I did (live within Pella) I would be getting pretty nervous about what has been happening lately, though,� said Lutgen. Delving into the town’s crime records, it can be discovered that these are not the only notable crimes to have been committed within Pella. Statistics publicly accessible on the Pella Police Department’s website show that in the year of 2008, there were a total of 1216

recorded crimes, resulting in 425 arrests. Among these were two occurrences of forcible rape/sodomy, 17 occurrences of aggravated assault, seven occurrences of arson, and 49 occurrences of breaking and entering. One is quick to point out that Pella’s record shows no counts of murder or negligent manslaughter over the past 10 years. This comfort was the catalyst behind the tension that arose after a fugitive murderer traveled through the area. On Dec. 4, Jesse Earl Scheuing was taken into custody at the Red Carpet Motel in Knoxville. He had a Alabama warrant for arrest after shooting a convenience store clerk in November 2008. Scheuing was drifting through town on the morning of his arrest reportedly stopped at McDonald’s before making his way to the United Methodist Church of Pella. “He told me a story, which I didn’t necessarily believe‌but I knew I had

to do something with the gentleman,â€? said Pastor Jim Beranek. “I decided to offer him a ride Knoxville (where Scheuing claimed to be walking)‌He was very nice and polite. Nothing in his personality made me suspicious at all.â€? Beranek proceeded to accommodate Scheuing with a room at the Red Carpet Motel. It was not until he received a phone call later that night when Beranek “put two and two together.â€? Although he was blindly implicated in the transportation of a nomadic murderer, Beranek doesn’t believe that his view of Pella’s safety has been compromised. “I think that Pella is a safe place. You’ve got to believe that maybe not everyday something like that will happen‌It’s the two assaults that concern me more than that guy‌those trouble me, and probably trouble other people.â€? s.ATHAN +OOKER (nk..pelladium@gmail.com)

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Recently, while reading a reputable news source, I came across startling information that had scarcely been reported. It was information regarding President Bush’s legal counsel, a man by the name of John Yoo, who had apparently been writing memos that would essentially let Bush single-handedly rule the country. I checked once to make sure I wasn’t reading “The Onion.� I was not. That’s right folks, George and his lawyer were planning a new authoritarian regime for the United States. Checks and balances would be gone; all law, including the Constitution, would have been secondary to the word of our man Bush. You would have to kiss your rights goodbye and hope that no soldiers busted your door down to search through your STUFF OR TAKE YOU AWAY DUE PROCESS IS OBVIOUSLY OUT OF THE QUESTION ASK THOSE GUYS LOCKED UP IN 'ITMO 4HE 5NITED 3TATES WOULD HAVE BEEN A MILITARY STATE ALL IN THE NAME OF National Security. You probably still don’t believe what you’re reading, but here’s something to make it a little clearer. Remember the Patriot Act? Warrantless wire-tapping? That stuff was pretty bogus, but it only scratched the surface of what could have been. Before last November’s Election, three brigades of soldiers were deployed within the United States-- something that is generally prohibited by Posse Comitatus. It appears that Bush was already sidestepping laws. He was smart about it though, and got “legal� backing for his plans. Hitler did the same before he started massacring millions. It just looks better if you have a lawyer on your side justifying your acts as “legal�; Bush didn’t want a tarnished rep. To make sure there was nothing bad said or published about what he was doing, Bush also would have had the power to close or censor all media, including newspapers the radio and even the internet. Can you say hello Fox News, goodbye everything else? So, it appears we have narrowly escaped, though you can never be sure about things like these. For all I know, Obama’s call for change could be from democracy to authoritarianism JOKING "UT REALLY ) AM SURPRISED THAT THIS HASN T RECEIVED MORE MEDIA ATTENTION MILITARY rule in the United States seems like a big deal to me. Could the government have already gotten to the media? Hopefully, I’m not next; being detained against my will just isn’t what I’m into lately. s-ARCUS (AUSTEIN MH PELLADIUM GMAIL COM

Staff Editorial Think of Pella as a bubble. We can’t see the bubble; it is hard to tell exactly how high it is, or where it begins, or where it ends. But, there is definitely a bubble. We have been largely unaffected by the problems that plague the outside world. We have lived in our comfortable hamlet not largely unaware, but largely indifferent to these plagues. We live outside of poverty, outside of violence, outside of crime, even outside of most diversity. The bubble has been penetrated by this once foreign economic crisis, but that will only be the beginning. There are two paths this town can take. One, the economy continues to tank, and the worst happens, a depression, maybe even a Great Depression. This is unlikely, but as a result, our bubble will pop and we will experience things we don’t want to. Maybe some people won’t have warm homes to go to at night. The other possibility, the more likely of the two, is we will recover and come back stronger than ever. We will grow and prosper; we will continue to live in our invisible, but strong bubble. Unfortunately, all good things must end; the bubble can’t keep it all out. Recently, the criminal element we so rarely see found its way into Pella. The first two caused our paper to do a full center spread on staying safe not to mention rumors, talk, and general unrest. Then there were even more. Some are shocked; some are putting their guard up. As our town continues to grow, this, unfortunately, will happen more often. Is the bubble popping now? Maybe not. The point is, though, it will. Pella is going to have to look outside the bubble, because at some point, maybe not now, maybe not in the near future, it will pop. This town is eventually going to be exposed to things it doesn’t want to be exposed to. We need not be surprised, nor fearful of it, because it is simply the truth. This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be prepared either. We only need to realize that it is inevitable. The staff voted 24 to 0 in favor of this editorial.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Pelladium Editors, Staff, and Advisor, I wanted to write and commend you for the well written story about Andrea Pearson, published in the March 10th edition. Liz Core did a wonderful job writing about a subject some would find controversial. Ms. Pearson should also be commended for her willingness to be open about her life. If isn’t easy to be labeled as something outside the norm and is especially difficult during high school. You will probably be chastised for publishing this story and complaints will be directed to school officials and possible the school board. Please know that there are readers who appreciate your ability to tackle a variety of subjects, even those which might raise eyebrows. A newspaper which only prints the easy stories or is subject to strict limitations isn’t a true expression of free speech. Keep your heads held high and be proud of your journalistic accomplishments. Sincerely, Molly Harthoorn Editor’s Note: School administrators also recieved four other e-mails expressing disapproval over the same article. However, their e-mails cannot be printed due to the fact that they were not sent to the Pelladium staff.

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Obama lifts embryonic stem cell research ban After years of hard-lined restrictions by the Bush administration, the ban for federally funded embryonic stem-cell research has been lifted by President Obama. The President said that he understood it was a difficult and conflictive issue for some, but that the research has potential to yield great medical and scientific advances. Researchers hope that the cells, which are able to turn into any cell type in the body, will lead to cures for diseases such as cancer, diabetes, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, as well as spinal cord injuries. This new executive order allows the federal government to fund research involving embryonic stem cells, but it does not allow the government to pay for the creation of such cells. The degree to which stem-cell related projects are funded by the government will depend on future congressional legislation. “I read in ‘Time’ magazine that there are more ethical ways to get stem cells than by using embryos. I think that stem-cell through those methods would be a good idea and should be supported, but I don’t think that they should use a woman’s embryo.� -Freshman Madeline Meyer “I think it’s wrong because I believe embryos are the first stage of life; it’s basically abortion, so I don’t support it. I feel like there are other options for couples finished with in-vitro [fertilization]. Although I don’t support it, I do think the government has good intentions.� -Senior Isabel Metcalf “I would say it’s a necessary experiment since the embryos used are so young. This would help cure other people with diseases, so as long as it’s an in-lab experiment and not actually killing the baby in the mother’s stomach [it’s a good idea]. If we found a way to clone this process, then I would agree with stem cell research to accomplish its highest potential.� -Sophomore Vector Baccam s-ARCUS (AUSTEIN MH PELLADIUM GMAIL COM as an informative, educational and entertaining communications media and to provide an open FORUM TO STUDENTS AND READERS s,ETTERS TO THE Editors are welcome and encouraged. These letters must be signed and should, in no way, be libelous, irresponsible or obscene. Letters must have verified facts and should deal with issues. The Pelladium reserves the right to edit grammatical errors, libelous content or length due to the space limitations. Letters may be brought to Room 201 or sent to Pella Community High School, Box 486, Pella, IA 50219. s4HE 0ELLADIUM WILL STRIVE TO DELIVER INFORMATION in a fair and truthful manner. The Pelladium will function in accord with all applicable laws, both in regard to the rights and restrictions of journalism. s4HE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS PUBLICATION ARE THOSE OF the individual writer and not necessarily those of the Pella Community High School Administration or the Pella Community Schools Board of Education. The Pelladium will make retractions in the event of errors made in the content of printed stories. Retractions will be printed in the issue immediately FOLLOWING THE ISSUE CONTAINING THE ERRORS s4HE The Pelladium is a monthly tabloid produced by Pelladium is a member of the Iowa High School the high school journalism department to serve Press Association. Co-Editors: Will Harris, Marcus Haustein Copy Editor: Michael Suplee Design Editor: Cameron Downing Page Editors: Nicholas Birkel, Josh Borgerding, Josh Dale, Cameron Downing, Clarke Hammes, Will Harris, Marcus Haustein, Andrea Huffman, Devon O’Brien, Caroline Philips, Andrew Sagers, Caitlin Simpson, Josh Van Ee, Ranier Worstell Photographers: Josh Dale, Ben Muller Cartoonists: Michael Ge, Eric Moore, Ranier Worstell Business Manager, Associate: Josh Borgerding, Megan Card Reporters: Morgan Anderson, Stewart Beyer, Liz Core, Tyler Elliott, Michael Ge, Caleb Klyn, Nathan Kooker, Grant Naschke, Telan Paulson, Addie Smith, Kelsey Van Tasell Adviser: Ann Visser Photo Adviser: Jeff Bokhoven Editorial Board: Mary DeVries, Cameron Downing, Greg Ellingson, Will Harris, Marcus Haustein, Dak Rasmussen

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By Devon O’Brien (do.pelladium@gmail.com)

Deborah Perry’s proposed c cell phone ban unnecessary A bill proposed by Rep. Deborah Berry would have banned cell phones from all schools in Iowa. Basically, the bill would have required school boards of both public and private schools to implement policies that would have allowed students to have cell phones on school grounds, but they would not be allowed to access them in any way. The bill would have stated that cell phones should not be seen or heard at school, even during passing periods or study halls. I feel this idea is not only bad, but also unnecessary. First, who would enforce these rules? Every school I know already has a policy that bans the use of cell phones during a class and although some students get punished for cell phone use in class, how could the rules be even more enforced? It is very understandable

to ban cell phones during an actual class, but to eliminate them during passing period is taking cell phone restrictions to a whole new level. Berry thought that this would have been a good idea because it would have eliminated cheating within the school, but if students want to cheat by sharing information during passing period, they don’t need a phone to do it. They can simply find their friends and share the information. Just because students can use cell phones for for cheating, doesn’t mean they all will. And if some do, the whole school shouldn’t be held responsible. Schools should focus on punishing the guilty, not base policies on mistrust of the student body. Valid reasons exist as to why students may need their cell phones during the school day. Often,

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students leave something at home; having a cell phone provides the opportunity to quickly call or text parents while walking to class. Cell phones are also used as calculators for those who can’t afford purchase one. Some phones work similarly to computers, with Internet access. This helps students do research for their classes and gives them the ability to do some assignments. High school is supposed to be about preparing students for the next step, college. What does almost every student take to his or her college classes? A laptop. Laptops have forms of instant communication and Internet access, just like some phones do, and by becoming familiar with how to properly use the technology and how to use it considerately, high schools can only be helping their students.

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(rw.pelladium@gmail.com) I’ve been fasting for awhile now. Fasting for Lent is no easy task for me. However, somehow, I’ve managed. Ever since I’ve started, all people can tell me is, “Wow, I could never do that; I don’t have enough self-control.” Call me crazy, but shouldn’t self-control be something that everyone should have? Maybe, but then again, I constantly see a lack of common sense when common sense is supposed to be (as the name implies) common. This idea isn’t that unusual. We’re supposed to limit ourselves from too much of certain things. That’s why people are supposed to limit themselves when they drink alcohol. Unfortunately, they turn into raging alcoholics who can’t control their drinking at all. They started drinking by choice, and continued it because of addiction.

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The simple truth is this: we make so many irrational excuses every day to justify our own actions. For example, say you and friends are eating a plate of pizza rolls. The numbers are dwindling, until eventually there’s only one left. If your friend takes the last one, you get angry and call him a jerk. If you take the last one, you tell yourself that it’s been a long day, and you’re hungry, and you’ve been stressed. Are you sensing a bit of hypocrisy in the two reactions? If you are, congratulations. Your brain is working. I, for one, look at these and wonder how people can possibly justify their actions. When someone says “I have a sweet tooth,” what they’re really trying to say is “I love eating delicious, fatty, sugar products, but I don’t want

to take responsibility for my inability to resist ridiculous impulses to binge eat.”

We make so many irrational excuses to justify our own actions. There’s just no sense in making excuses. There are people who have legitimate addictions, real problems and issues that affect them. You, on the other hand, have a lack of selfcontrol, but more than that, you have a lack of personal accountability. Take responsibility for your problems and your mistakes, and I think you’ll find yourself becoming a better person.

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By Kelsey Van Tasell (kv.pelladium@gmail.com)

Cell phone ban would eliminate class distractions When I hear the clicking , buzzing, and ringing of cell phones in class, I get pretty annoyed. Cell phones have a place, but I don’t think that it’s in the classroom. That is why I think that passing a bill to make cell phones in the classroom illegal would be a good idea. Unfortunately, this piece of legislation was not passed. Cell phones used in class tend to be very distracting to the entire class, not just the person using the phone. Almost always the person using the phone isn’t paying any attention in the class, so they end up clueless to what is going on. Then, the phone user has to ask everybody what happen in class and if any homework was assigned. Picking up their slack gets pretty old after awhile. Plus, once in awhile, ring tones will go off or start buzzing in the ! ! ! ! !

middle of a lesson. It throws off the concentration of the rest of the class, and then, most of the time, they don’t get back on topic. To make things worse, some people don’t even bother turning off their phones due to the fear if they take it out it will get taken away. On some occasions, it continues to buzz at random intervals in the middle of class. Cell phones are also distracting, because the user isn’t focused on the class and is more focused on what is happening with their friends or whatever else they are doing on their phone. Maybe if they would pay attention in the class their grades would be higher. I’m not saying that using phones in class give you bad grades; I just think paying attention at school might just come in handy sometimes.

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Another reason cell phones shouldn’t be allowed in class is that sometimes students can take advantage of their phones and cheat. If cell phones weren’t used in classes it would eliminate a lot of the cheating taking place; students who choose to cheat might end up getting the grades on tests or quizzes they really deserve. Cell phones and school just don’t seem to be a good mix. They just end up disrupting students’ learning and make them lose focus. A full ban on cell phones in school would alleviate many of the problems that are caused by them. In the long run, a cell phone ban isn’t a big deal, and it can only help to ensure distractions are kept a minimum and students are doing what they are supposed to do.

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Each one of use has an ideal path that we would like to follow in life. There is a certain set of actions that must be adhered to in order for us to reach that pot of gold at the end. What I want to know is how we define these paths. How can we preordain a sequence of actions to lead us to a prospective end. I think it can be hard to reach a conclusion on this issue, when we are looking from the path itself. Is it possible to know how you got to a certain point without being at the end of your road? When I say “know”, I am not talking about the series of actions themselves, I am simply speaking of the why and the how. If it is true that each experience shapes us, how are those experiences integrated into a coherent thought which leads to an action?

During my tenure at Pella High, I have thought of these things. I do not believe it is currently possible to map someone’s experiences, and if it was, could that data even be utilized? Is it not true that one genotype could be matched with billions of phenotypes? This data would suppose a level of detail greater than anything ever encountered, because it could not logically be expressed in a three dimensional pattern. Even in this stage, the data would look like millions of points intertwined by hundreds of millions of edges. The realization of this truth puts me in awe. How could we, these multifaceted beings who can’t even

express one aspect of our existence expect to ever understand ourselves? Life and logic are

How are these experiences integrated into a thought?

worthless in combating this question. Do you understand this problem? Can you decipher the code? The survey method exists, but how can we analyze the data. How can we hope to understand people without looking at one microscopic piece at a time?

Despite being given $173 billion dollars in bailout money since last September, insurance giant AIG paid 73 employees bonuses, or what they have named “retention payments” of more than $1 million each, some receiving up to $6 million. Should a failing institution, being kept afloat by taxpayer money, be dishing out these bonuses? What should or can be done to sanction this?

“I do not think AIG should be giving out these bonuses; they have to layoff people to keep their business afloat. It’s our taxpayer money that they’re paying these bonuses with.” - Freshman Alex Ropes

“Absolutely not; the company is failing financially. The bailout money needs to go towards paying for peoples’ insurance, not giving bonuses to those running the company.” - Senior Josh Hones

“No, I don’t think this is a good thing because employees in high positions already receiving huge salaries are getting this money, while employees of the same company are getting laid off.” - Sophomore Molly Neil

“Companies should not be giving out these bonuses. If they can’t keep their company afloat, than they should be allowed to fail, not be saved by the government.” - Junior Caitlin Mock

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Watch: Watchmen

Watchmen is based on the 1986 novel written by the comic book genius Alan Moore, who also wrote the graphic novel “V for Vendetta�. It takes place in an alternate 1985 America, where the Cold War is at its height, masked vigilantes are a social norm and Richard Nixon is in his fifth term as president. The plot centers on the murder of the aging super hero ‘The Comedian’ and the subsequent search to find who the killer is and why he was killed. Being a rabid fan of the book I naturally knew that I would be disappointed by the movie. However, after two and a half hours of cinema, I was left far more disappointed than expected. While the main plot and points of the book are conveyed in the movie, it wasn’t done so convincingly. The plot felt choppy and far too much like a graphic novel for its own good. Director Zack Snyder failed in translating the stop and start action of the novel into a free-flowing movie, requiring the average movie-goer to be far more focused in order to catch every exacting plot point. While that may be bad enough, I also didn’t get a sense of the deep moral and philosophical issues and questions that sets Watchmen apart from other comics. Every single intellectual point Watchmen has made about society felt as though it was just thrown into the movie by Snyder as a courtesy rather than a necessity, as they were mentioned and then never expounded upon. Snyder’s failure to do so destroyed the soul of what Watchmen is, turning what could have been a beautiful thing into something less brilliant. Watchmen was also disserviced by the sudden and apparent drought of good acting in Hollywood. Aside from Jackie Earle Haley’s portrayal of the hero Rorschach, every single other role in the movie was most likely cast purely based on their appearance rather than on their acting abilities. Numerous scenes felt forced and insincere, leaving me disengaged from the various back-stories and plot lines whirling throughout the movie. Such flat acting from almost the entire cast should not be forced on anybody, even fan boys who will gladly sit through it based on pure unadulterated, comic book ardor. Watchmen did have its moments. Such iconic scenes as Jon Osterman being transformed into Dr. Manhattan shone brightly as moments of amazing cinematography that made Snyder famous as a director. The background and special effects throughout the movie, ranging from the backdrop of New York City to the Vietnam War set a dark tone that pervades this anti-hero movie. The sound track (with one exception) was also perfect, as the selections of the immortal Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix fit into the movie perfectly. Without a doubt the best part of the movie, and the only part that saved it for me, was the character Rorschach. Without a doubt the mannerisms, voice, and acting behind Rorschach were perfect, as if they were cut and pasted from the book to the movie. Watchmen is a study in paradoxes, as it takes the skeleton of something magnificent and puts on the flesh of something far less amazing instead. The elements to make a great movie are there but aren’t capitalized on due to problems with acting and the director’s vision. If you do go see the movie, I would like to humbly request that you not confuse it with the book, for while the basic make-up of the movie and book are almost the same, the small changes set them apart in brilliance. Something beautiful died on March 6 with the movie’s debut, forever leaving a Watchmen-shaped hole in the universe of all that is good. s!NDREW 3AGERS SAGERS PELLADIUM GMAIL COM

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My father introduced me to “The Derek Trucks Band� on a car ride. From the start, talent and experience was highly evident in the band. Derek Trucks (the band’s guitar player) picked up his first guitar for five dollars at the age of nine, and by age 11 he had his first paying gig! This band, being his current project for over 10 years, blends jazz, rock, blues, Latin, Eastern Indian and other world music into a soulful listening experience. When listening through the “Already Free� album, it starts with “Down in the Flood,� which combines acoustic and electric slide guitars with pads in the back making a catchy beat and melody. Other songs focus mostly on optimistic viewpoints, on love and freedom. On the fourth track entitled “Sweet Inspiration,� Mike Mattison (lead

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vocalist) belts out how men need women for their inspiration, “Cause there’s just no telling what a satisfied man can do!� Derek’s wide range of guitar playing kept me interested; he can fill you with energy and motivation through one song and have you singing the blues the next. After listening to the CD, I was surprised at the variety of styles that The Derek Trucks Band covers. After so many years of making music, artists tend to get in a sort of rut. However, I was satisfied with the band’s ability to continually release fresh music. s"EN -ULLER BM PELLADIUM GMAIL COM

Eat: middle school chocolate chip cookies Most of us should recall the forever familiar and delectable taste of the not-quite-done-enough-butdone-enough-to-taste-ridiculouslygood chocolate chip cookies from our junior high days. You may very well have mashed it and thrown it all in your mouth at once, or neatly cut your chocolate chip “pizza� with your lunch card. You might possibly have juiced the cookie for all its greasy worth, or just straight up drank all of its scrumptiousness through a school straw. Whatever your consuming method, the unforgettable taste still lingers in your mouth as you read this savory review. I personally chose the ever-so-popular method of eating the crusty edge of the cookie first and saving that gooey, irresistible center for an epic and/or sick-nasty finale to my cookie eating experience. Now, I did not have enough sampling time to try multiple cookies to test the modern day Pella Middle School lunch ladies’ gooeyness consistency; besides, there is a new rule hindering the purchase of any more than two cookies at a time. My specific cookie, though, was just about the perfect

amount of gooeyness, so I have reason to assume they still produce the quality cookies I have dreamt about ever since the last day of my junior high career. Since this is a review, I should probably note other attributes besides the taste, right? Right. The cookie was presented in a most professional manner; when I approached the lunch lady, she, out of habit, asked me what my lunch number was, and I instead handed her $0.60 to satiate her request. In these tough economic times, it is encouraging to learn the value of the Pella Middle School chocolate chip cookie has only inflated by $0.05 since my last delicious experience four years ago. I took the time after purchasing to savor the taste and reflect on my middle school days at one of the lunch tables occupied by seventh graders. The flavor that made love to my taste buds that day may very well have been the highlight of my week. I highly recommend a stop at the middle school to anyone craving that nostalgically heaven-like taste we all miss, and I’ll leave you with this: I have discovered that an ounce of grease is approximately congruent to love, and these cookies are full of it. Eat and enjoy. !3TEWART "EYER SB PELLADIUM GMAIL COM

Read: Into The Wild Rarely does a book come out that is able to take the reader from merely turning stale pages to being immersed into an adventure that is relatable, emotional and real. Additionally, rarely does a person come along that is able to live a life inspiring enough to give way to such a book. Now made into a successful film*, Into the Wild is a biography written by journalist Jon Krakauer about a young man, determined to escape of the corrosive effects of society on the human psyche. That young man’s name was Christopher Johnson McCandless. The lust for adventure that ran thickly through was able to be translated and formed a beautiful and inspiring retelling. Growing up in an opulent, suburban neighborhood in Washington D.C., caused McCandless to question the set ways of the world at a very young age. He found comfort in naturalist authors like Thoreau, Emerson and London, seeing them not just as great authors but as motivators. After graduating from college, McCandless embarked on

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Gritters to attend OSU on athletic scholarship Senior Brooke Gritters recently signed “My choices were narrowed down to a Division I athletic scholarship with TWO SCHOOLS (ARVARD AND /KLAHOMA Oklahoma State University. Gritters, a two- 3TATE ) KNEW THAT IF ) WENT TO (ARVARD THE time shot put state champion, excelled in educatiosssn would definitely be there, but all of her high school sports, particularly it didn’t feel right. I chose Oklahoma State in throwing, and hopes to continue that because the coaches there were so nice, and success next year in college. I liked their philosophy. It Gritters fell in love with also felt more like home, sports at a young age, and which further pushed me never looked back as she towards the school,� said started to measure up to a Gritters. talented athlete. This year has already “I have no idea how I been promising, as Gritters got started in sports, as no recently won shot put one really pushed me to be easily in the state indoor in them. I was blessed with meet with all classes. In natural talent, but I feel my addition to her two state drive to compete made me titles in shot put, she into what I am today,� said placed second overall for Gritters. discuss last year. With offers from over 30 “I really want to different schools, Gritter’s improve this year in both options were almost competitions. My goal limitless. She went on right now is to throw the CHAMP. Senior Brooke Gritters four official college visits follows through with her record- shot put 47 feet, and be TO 7ISCONSIN (ARVARD setting shot put at the state able to throw the discuss Oklahoma State and meet in 2008. Gritters hopes to 132 feet. Ultimately, I Minnesota. She also went improve on her mark this year hope to win state in both on two unofficial visits to and prepare herself for years to this year,� said Gritters. come. Arizona State and Iowa. Next fall she will be “I was really excited to stepping on campus as a know that schools wanted me to throw freshman majoring in exercise sciences, for them and that they would pay for my while pursuing her shot putting career as education. This was great news for both my AN /35 #OWGIRL family and I financially,� said Gritters. “This is almost unreal. I don’t know how Gritters has known where she wanted to else to put it. This is a big dream come true attend school for some time now, so when for me,� said Gritters. national signing day on Feb. 6 came, there s#LARKE (AMMES CH PELLADIUM GMAIL were not tough, last minute choices. com)

Coaching change brings renovation to softball program Recently the softball team has run through a stiff wind of adversity as coaching vacancies and uncertainties arose this offseason. All worries and problems were dampened, though, as a new coaching staff has now been given the opportunity. “I am very excited and proud to be a part of this team. Their potential and dedication is immeasurable. We will return eight of nine starters, both varsity pitchers, other strong contributors to last year’s varsity squad as well as many new additions to this year’s roster. Many of the 25 players signed up this year have been working out all winter: hitting, pitching and catching,� said first-year head coach Kristi DeMeulenaere. !FTER PREVIOUS COACH #HARLIE %STABROOK stepped down, it allowed DeMeulenaere the chance to grab the reigns. “I jumped at the chance to work with these wonderful softball players. I was an avid softball player while growing up, playing at a young age all the way through college at UNI. I have been a part of softball in Pella for many years, sitting on the Little League board and coaching for four of the five seasons Pella Little League has been in existence. It is a great fit to NOW BE COACHING 0ELLA (IGH 3OFTBALL 4HE new assistant coach, Brady Goerdt and I are very excited to be working together.

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Freshman Lucas Boyd has been involved with golf all his life, but this will be his first year competing for the Dutch. Boyd looks to make the top six that compose the varsity team that lost four seniors last year. “I hope to make the top six as a freshman and have some success at the bigger meets. I hope to help my team make it back to state and possibly place high,� said Boyd.

This years boys soccer team looks very young and talented. They have four returning SENIORS !LEX ,OPEZ !NDREW (ORACEK 'REG %LLINGSON AND 'RANT .ASCHKE 4HE CAPTAINS are Alex Lopez, juniors Blaine Forsythe and Nathan Buchheit. Besides the four upper classman, the team is rather young. Four freshman made varsity this year: Grant Barrick, Zach Buchheit, Tukker Bogaard and Brennan Mejia. “I didn’t like having all our tryouts inside, and from the first game, our team is looking good so far,� said sophomore Nick Gerdes. Weather is not always ideal for the team, but they make do by utilizing both indoor and outdoor facilities. Players have been preparing for the long season throughout the winter and into spring, taking every opportunity to condition themselves. This year’s matches extend from March 30 to May 18. “I keep in pretty good shape from the other sports I’m involved in. Also, we run as a team quite a bit to prepare us for the season,� said sophomore and returning starter Spencer Boeyink. Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the school, with over 50 participants this year. This year and in the future, the Pella boys soccer program will be on the rise with a growing interest in the sport. s#ALEB +LYN CK PELLADIUM GMAIL COM 3"#9:"++';0<% !4#$<=&(>.'($)*+ ,-..&/$012& 3"656;44

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Junior Richie Bales has been involved in track for the past five years, spending his last three on varsity. Bales runs the open 400 meter, the four by 400-meter relay, and high jumps for the Running Dutch. “I hope our team can place some events at state, so we can maybe compete for a team title. Individually, I hope to win the open 400 meter, and run it in 48 seconds,� said Bales.

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Brady also grew up playing softball including college ball at Waldorf. She was recently an assistant varsity coach at Marshalltown. She and I bring some strong similarities in coaching styles as well as some good differences to the team,� said DeMeulenaere. The newly-united coaching duo of DeMeulenaere and Goerdt open the door and allow for a successful and productive season, according to DeMeulenaere. “This combination will allow this team to propel to great heights. We will obtain these heights by: 1) utilizing proven strategies for character and personal development; 2) utilizing proven strategies for softball skill and tactical development; 3) setting and driving to a standard of excellence; and 4) creating an atmosphere for kids to have a passion for Pella, Pella (IGH 3CHOOL THEIR TEAMMATES AND SOFTBALL v #APTAINS HAVE BEEN NAMED AS WELL Senior outfielder Rachel VanDusseldorp and junior catcher Whitney Pavlat will join in an attempt to bring the team together throughout the season. “They both bring a great amount of dedication, hard work and leadership to the game. They will do a great job,� said DeMeulenaere. s*OSH 6AN %E JVE PELLADIUM GMAIL COM

Senior Will Wadle has played tennis all four years in high school. Wadle looks to make the top 10 of varsity for the entire year, and currently plays the fourth on the team. “I like to work hard and train for events, but I also like to make plays. I hope our team can send both individuals and doubles teams to the state meet,� said Wadle. Senior Alex Lopez has been involved in varsity soccer for the past two years. Lopez plays the striker position, and looks to improve the team’s record from last year. “Right now we are working on our chemistry and communication as a team. If we come together before the playoffs, we have a really good chance of making state this year,� said Lopez.

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Top Ten: Legit Words For Kids These Days

1. Ballin’ - “Dude, Meyers, we gotta look ballin’ tonight. The ladies is gunna be everywhere.� 2. Fly - “Dude, Grant, we gotta look fly tonight. The ladies is gunna be everywhere.� 3. Bro - “I’m not your bro, bro.� 4. Sick - “Ahhh, last night was so sick!� 5. Word - “Word.� 6. Like - “So, I was all like, get outta’ my face, and she was all like, you don’t even like know me, and I was all like, do to.� 7. Brodown - “So, I say we leave the ladies at home tonight and just have us an oldfashioned brodown.. football, hot wings, action movies. What it is.� 8. Fo-Sho - “You goin’ to the game tonight?�... “Yeah bro, I’m hittin’ that fo-sho.� 9. Clutch - “Dude. Kirk Korver was pretty clutch out there on the basketball court this season. I hear his bro plays in the NBA.� 10. Legit - “This top 10 is legit.� *AKE -EYER JM PELLADIUM GMAIL COM 'RANT .ASCHKE GN PELLADIUM GMAIL COM

Junior Brandt Van Rees was asked to go to the movies. But he couldn’t, because he has a girlfriend. Brandt was asked to play poker. But he couldn’t, because he has a girlfriend. Brandt was asked to play ping-pong. But he couldn’t, because he has a girlfriend. To vent our frustration, we’ve decided to write a poem, reverberating with the Tone of a High Schooler Who Takes Him/Herself Too Seriously. It’s called “Brandt, Oh, Brandt.� Brandt, Oh, Brandt I wish there was a metaphor To express my sorrow, when you uttered, “Can’t� My pain lasts, pulsating through my skin, forever more Shan’t a day pass In all the years When my feelings aren’t suffocated, poison gas Ever since that fateful day, tears, only tears Sitting on our cushy thrones In the basement dark You are subject to what she condones Hang Time promised not to narc

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Tulip Time can get dull when you attend year after year. The secret to having a great time lies with us. We will divulge these ancient Dutch secrets to you so you can make this year’s Tulip Time your best. 1.Before the weekend begins, run in the Klompen Classic to make your self feel better about eating all those wonderful, Dutch, fried delicacies. 2. Join the parade and spread the joy. If you’re worried about being caught, remember that they’ll never know it’s you if you’re dressed like a giant dutch letter. 3. Sell tulips to the tourists. There may be a $100 fine, but that doesn’t matter when you sell them for $150! That’s business. 4. Dutch Dance. Get your Netherlandish groove on. 5. Do as many loops around West Market as humanly possible to get that nitro-ice cream stuff (FREE SAMPLES!!) 6. Bombard your unsuspecting friends with water balloons. It’s all in good fun. 7. Take advantage of the free pass out of class by speiling or flipping poffertjies for a youth group. 8. Avoid driving your car; traffic sucks. Instead, be chauffeured around in style by buying a golf cart shuttle pass. 9. Visit every single food stand. All three days. s,IZ #ORE LCPELLADIUM GMAIL COM AND -ORGAN !NDERSON MAPELLAIUM GMAIL COM

Ages we have longed Only for thee To you our soul hath always belonged Wander away from her, with us, be free Even after thick and thin Running of red lights You left to our great chagrin It became a Hang Timeless night Your life is a tragic story A story of can and can’t Of how much, and how gory Brandt, Oh, Brandt s 7ILL (ARRIS WH PELLADIUM GMAIL COM .ICK "IRKEL NB PELLADIUM GMAIL COM

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