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NEWS FEATURES ENTERTAINMENT COMMENTARY Rube ©afeiberg Constitution "Hot fuzz" l^ted Ihomp Teams finish Team takes home brings smart son's run for second and third a L'nit Award and satire the WTiite ^ at state fond memories House

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INEWS MAY 11, 2007 • VOL. 43, No. 13

Mind games making waves

by Nicky Priovolos Day in and day out. inroads are being made and boundaries broken in the high-tech world of video games.

Neurosky, an engineering company based in San Jose, California, has released a new toy that has the ability to read and process brain waves. The user wears a "mask'" over his or her eyes and part of his or her head, as if they were playing an interactive video game. A sensor is placed on the interior of the mask, which makes contact with the wearer's forehead and deciphers the brain's electrical signals. These processed brain signals are then sent to a wireless reciever housed in another essential of the interactive game, a "lightsaber"-like part of the toy. Upon evaluation of the information sent in the brain wave, the lightsaber glows as a sign of the player's focus; if the player

is not concentrating, the light saber does not glow. The brain wave signals are also used as a basis for scoring. The player receives a score between one and 100, based on the thought- process of the individual. The score will fluctuate fi^om second to second based on the thought-process of the one playing the game. For example, as relaxing thoughts enter their mind, the players' scores may dwindle.

Another variation of this system is a racing video game, which increases speed as concentration increases. As the player's mind wanders, his or her car will slow down until the player refocuses.

Initially aimed at children with autism and other related mental developmental disorders, the creators of SmartBrain hoped to use it as a tool to improve concentration and ability to absorb information and develop their minds.

Although the future of these "mind games" is still uncertain, this technology advancement has resulted in the buildingofhigh expectations.

The hope for this new technology is that it will cause video games that have been deemed the destroyers of today's youth to stimulate the minds of the players as well as to add realism to the games.

The SmartBrain, the advanced NeuroSky toy, which responds to players' concentration, relaxation and anxiety or ease levels, in addition to some other brain waves activity, is currently available for approximately 600 dollars and is compatible with PlayStation, Xbox, and PS2; an extension of compatibility with PlayStation 3 is currently in the works.

The Star Wars-esque form of brain wave reading video game will make its public debut soon before Christmas.

Child labor still present in Cameroon This ariicle is reproduced courtesy of PEARL World Youth News. a foundation sponsored by iEARN, in which students from around the world contribute articles about global issues. m. oy Masango Sone. Cameroon As you move past the streets in most cities of Cameroon during morning hours, you will find many children. Most of them are between the ages of eight and 15. They will be either canning trays of fruits, clothing items and cigarettes, or just begging for coins. You begin t>^ v\onder whether there are an> schools and who attends them.

This form of child labor is becoming common in Cameroon todav. Studies have show n that while some parents decide to send their children to the streets and markets to look for money during school hours, others do not know that this is what their children do in the cities.

Agah Veronica is 10 years old and sells fried snails in the Limbe market everv day. She carries the plastic snail container on her head and sells to anybody who will buy. "My parents live in Tole," says Veronica. "They know that this is what I do. My mother has visited me

at my 'Madam's' house. She collected money from my "Madam' for my services." Veronica confesses that she is happier at her "Madam's" house rather than in her home because she is free from the starvation that was almost becoming part of her existence.

In some cases, friends or relatives go to interior villages and bring young children, promising their parents a better future for them. Some even promise good education and other facilities for the children that they take to the cities. Some parents let their children go knowing that they are going to be used for either domestic help or other forms of labor for which the> will be compensated from time to time. They will say that they don't have enough means to feed the family because there are too many children or the father's failure to take care of the children and other difficulties.

Achu George is 12 years old. He washes dishes at a restaurant in the Buea Market. "I was in class four — that was two \ears ago in his village — when m\ aunt came from the town and told m\ mother that she needed a child to stay with her in the city. M\ sister w as too young and since m\ aunt promised to put me in a better school, my mother let me go with her. Since then I ha\e not seen the four walls of a classroom again. When we reached Buea, my aunt brought me to a woman and

told me that I was to live with her. That's how I started washing dishes here."

Achu says that he knows his aunt collects money from the restaurant owner on a monthly basis as payment for his services, claiming that part of this money is for his use in the future.

"I hope to raise enough mone> in the future to return home and continue schooling," he says before bending down to continue washing dishes.

Chukvvu Madu is a trader of Nigerian nationality. He has three boys who help him carry purchased goods to any destination that customers want them. The boys are 10, 12 and 15 years old. He says the boys are from Nigeria and he has signed an undertaking with their parents under which the\ are to work for him for seven years. Afer this, he is obliged to give them enough money so that each one can start a business. "In m\ countrv. this is considered helping the family from \\ hich you take the children." he says.

Many children are really living on their own. sleeping where thev can find shelter and eating in local restaurants by the roadside.

Musa Ahid is 11 years old. He sa\s that he makes money by helping people carry goods from the market to their cars. "On good da>s.

I can make more than 5,000 francs (CFA)." He adds that his parents live in town and he can go home, but he prefers living on the street.

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Rube Goldberg team captures two titles at State

by Karen Perille Kids marvel at incredible machines while serious looking judges make tallies on their score sheets. Balls roll down ramps, levers are pressed, electrical circuits are completed, and knives are swung—just to name a few of the varied steps occurring—in order to complete one test: squeeze an orange to get orange juice.

If you couldn't tell, this is no ordinary scientific competition. This is the Rube Goldberg Competition sponsored by Argonne, held at the Children's Museum at Navy Pier. Maine South sent two teams to this competition, where they placed in the top two.

These two teams then went on to win second and third in State.

Rube Goldberg machines take completing a simple task and make it much harder, usually with several complicated steps. For this competition, the machines must take at least 10 steps to complete this year's task. Nine machines competed in this year's tournament.

The veteran team of Jimmy Kryger, Bobby Tazioli, and Andrew Zwicky (last

years State champions) placed third in the regional competition, beating out six other teams for the chance to move on to the state competition. Their machine's theme was "Chicago." They decorated their machine with Chicago sports memorabilia as well as a miniature Sears Tower, the Millennium Park Bean, John Hancock Building, and of course.

Navy Pier, home of the regional competition.

Jimmy Kryger said. "My experience this year was fun. Lots of hard work, but it was worth it."

However, the real Cinderella story of the night was newcomers Rebecca Diaz, Emma Jane Thompson, Lisa Wading, Matt Abtahi, Cory Johnson, and Kim Blankshain winning first place in the regional competition—much to everyone's surprise, including their own.

Matt Abtahi said, "After hearing them announce the third place and second place team, we were just like 'Oh well, good job, guys." We were so surprised when we heard them announce our team in first place."

This team wanted to have their theme relate to the task so they chose to have a

"diner" theme complete with a jukebox, a sand "milkshake," and grill—all of which they made themselves.

Rebecca Diaz said. "I think our decoration had a lot to do with our success. Our machine was well-built, and the design and color worked well together."

One things for certain: this team worked hard. For over two months, they met three times a week. They estimate that they spent about 300 hours planning, building, and perfecting their machine.

After a stunning finish in the regional competition, both teams were qualified to move on to the State competition, held at University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. The two teams and their machines made the long drive to attend the competition. Once again, Maine South dominated. The "Diner" machine took second place while the "Chicago" machine took third. It certainly took the teams a lot of time, effort, and brains but in the end, it paid off with two State titles and an experience that none of those who participated will ever forget.

Cancer vaccine creates controversy in legislature

by Annette Dean The One Less campaign has filled the air waves as of late, with a message that seems almost too good to be true: with one vaccine, the risk of cervical cancer can be greatly reduced in all women. There is still a lot of controversy surrounding this miraculous vaccine.

In order to understand the controversy, one must first understand the vaccine. Gardasil does not prevent cervical cancer; instead it helps prevent types 6. II, 16 and 18 of the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States, and the CDC predicts half of all sexually active individuals will contract HPV in their lifetimes. In most cases, the immune system is able to fight off HPV without any additional help. However, in a few cases, HPV types 16 and 18 result in cervical cancer. In fact, HPV types 16 and 18 cause 70 percent of cervical cancer cases.

Merck, the producer of Gardasil, has launched a huge advertising campaign to promote the vaccine. The commercials have caused a great deal of controversy on their own, since Gardasil is advertised as a vaccine to prevent cancer, rather than one that prevents sexually transmitted diseases. One

such organization is the Illinois Right to Life and underinsured children, add Gardasil to its Committee. The committee believes that this list of provided vaccines.

Many states have also made efforts to pass vaccination is being advertised as a panacea, legislation requiring school-aged girls to get when in fact it only prevents HPV. the vaccine.

The most notable attempt took However, many believe that Gardasil is a place in Texas, when Governor Rick Perry scientific breakthrough, and that it should be issued an executive order administered requiring all girls entering to all girls. sixth grade to be vaccinated.

In fact, the The order allowed parents Australian to opt out of the program. government However, many were furious has decided that the governor could even to fund issue such a mandate, and '^.:^vaccinations a group of parents filed a for all women lawsuit.

On April 25, the between the Texas Legislature passed a ages of 12 and Gardasil could prevent up to 70 percent of bill that prevents the state 26. cervical cancer cases. from issuing a mandate on T h e r e have also been efforts in the United States to vaccinations until 2011.

The Illinois legislature is currently provide girls with vaccinations. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has considering a bill similar to the Texas executive recommended that all girls between the ages order that would require all sixth-grade girls of 11 and 12 receive Gardasil, and that all to be vaccinated unless their parents opt out. females between ages 13 and 20, who have So far, the only state to pass legislation on not yet been vaccinated, receive a Gardasil Gardasil is Virginia.

As more states continue to examine vaccination.

The Committee has also recommended that the Vaccines for Children mandates, the debate on this potentially lifeprogram, which provides vaccines to uninsured saving vaccination will go on.

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MAY 11, 2007 • VOL. 43, No. 13

Rocking on stage, in classroom

by Katrina Underwood

different clubs about four times a month. The from song to song. This CD is not just for the lead guitarist of Mighty Pilots is Ted Ansani, hard-core rocker or obsessed jazz artist, but it is who belonged to the pop band Material Issue. for everyone and is guaranteed to bring a smile Paul Castelli is well-known around Maine Several of the other band members in Mighty to any music lover's face.

South High School as a substitute Pilots are teachers in What makes Dynamite Blu special is that teacher, as the drummer for wellDistrict 64. He is also they are not the average band. Listening to known bands, and as a long-time part of a live karaoke their songs doesn't feel like listening to one drum teacher. band that performs song over and over again. Dynamite Blu's 15-20 shows a month new CD has jazz, funk, rock, blues, and Latin Inspired by his father. Mr. Castelli at different c l u b s sounds. There are not many bands today that began playing the drums at the age I throughout Chicago. of seven. He quickly learned that he can say they have that big of a variety of sound loved everything about music, from Another b a n d to listen to. the self-expression that goes into Mr. Castelli belongs Dynamite Blu's new CD "Staring At writing and performing one's own I to is Dynamite Blu. Forever" will be coming out this summer. If music to the passion that one must Dynamite Blu consists you want to check out some of the group's have to make music a career. of Castelli on the songs ("Alone," "Face," "Space"), news, and According to Mr. Castelli, "Being drums, his brother Chris upcoming shows ahead of time, you can go to able to express yourself in a musical Castelli on guitar, and www.dynamiteblu.com. way, and learn from others who play former Maine South differently than you do" is one of the graduate. Matt Forest, best parts about being a musician. on bass.

S O U T H W O R D S "The constant obsession is These three A student-produced newspaper of: Paul Castelli performs at a something you have to have," he musicians have been local show. says.

Maine South High School working hard since Mr. Castelli's education began here October 2006, putting 1111 South Dee Road in Park Ridge, where he attended Washington together their new CD, which is titled, "Staring Park Ridge, IL 60068 Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School, At Forever." Dynamite Blu is a band like no and Maine South Signed letters to the editor should be delivered to r(M)in V-131 or given to a member of High School. Mr. the editorial staff. SOUTHWORDS reserves Castelli furthered the right to edit material for clarity and brevhis education at ity and to reject obscene/libelous submissions.

Columbia College in Chicago where Alexa Karas Editors-in-Chief he studied drum sei Kelsey Keith performance under News Editors Annette Dean Frank Donald, the Nicky Priovolos lead drummer for Katherine Gaudyn Features Eklilors Ramsey Lewis for Anna Wolonciej 12 years.

Marty Diamond Entertainment Editors Currently, Mr. Ron Feiereisel Castelli is attending Commentarv Eiditors Bettina Chang National Lewis Joe Micotto University in Sports Eiditors Meghan O'Keefe pursuit of a degree in Nick Ryter history. He believes Production IBditor Joshua Sissman that education is Photographers Carleton Gartner extremely important Kelsey Grandi in life, regardless of Paul Castelli, the drummer and lyricist of Dynamite Blu is Chelsea Zi\ ko\ ic what career a person also a well-known face around Maine South LeahArtwick Staff Artists plans on pursuing.

GinaTingas Mr. Castelli is currently in three bands other that brings a unique and fresh sound to Kevin Verre of different musical genres. One of them is the music industry. Their music is filled with Advisors Mr. EUefson the Mighty Pilots, a local band that plays in very upbeat notes and happy tunes that change Mr. Stathakis

5 Kurt Cobain's unsolved death FEATURES

M.AY 11, 2007 • VOL. 43. No. 13

b\ Ashley Koda

The 13-year anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death recently passed on April 5, 2007.

Although it was officially stated that his death was a suicide, the controversy surrounding the untimely passing of Nirvana's singer has only grown stronger.

On April 8, 1994, an electrician came to the Cobain household to find the 27-year-old rock star dead in his greenhouse. There was a lethal amount of heroin injected into his blood, and a bullet shot through his mouth.

The police told the world that Kurt Cobain's death was a suicide, which caused some very loyal Nirvana fans to kill themselves. Tom Grant, a private investigator believes that Cobain was murdered. The evidence shows that there were no fingerprints found on the gun, and he couldn't have shot himself and wiped off the fingerprints before he died. He wouldn't have been able to even pick up a gun with the extreme amount of heroin in his body, which would have had the capability to kill even the most severe heroin addicts.

Does the evidence found at the crime scene prove that it was a suicide? Or does it point to murder? Who would've had a motive to kill the lead singer of Nirvana?

El Duce, a ftiend of Courtney Love's, claims that Love offered him 50,000 dollars to shoot her husband. On March 6. 1996, he was given a lie detector test by one of the nation's leading polygraph examiners. He scored a 99.91 percent

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This w o u l d ' v e She had to have him taken much longer whacked right away than 60 seconds, so she could get the and with all of money." the heroin in his Two weeks after body, he probably El Duce went public wouldn't have with this information even been and appeared in the able to pick up documentary "Kurt the s h o t g u n , and Courtney," he was nevertheless stick killed in Riverside, it in his mouth and L.A. Friends say that press the trigger. right before his death, The true story he was going to take behind Cobain's a walk with someone death has yet to they have never seen be solved, but before. The death of there have been El Duce is highly several books suspicious, and the piioio touries\ of enMikif)e(ti{i.(>rii published on the investigators working murder theory. on this case believe The documentary "Kurt and Courtney " shows Several dedicated that it was connected alternatives for Kurt Cobain's alleged suicide. investigators are to the murder of Kurt still trying to Cobain.

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C-team success in D.C. other relatives were present to support the of the competition. Despite the disappointment, students. everyone was happy with the team's performance.

The competition resembles a simulated Also, the team did not leave empty-handed. Unit For the 14th consecutive year, the Maine South Constitution Team attended the congressional hearing. Each unit has three Five from Maine South won the unit award.

Center for Civic Education's We the People q u e s t i o n s for "It was great they National Competition in Washington D.C. w h i c h to win the Unit The competition was held between April 27 prepared a fourFive award. We minute response. and May 1. may have had some problems, The team - seniors Brett Beagureau, Robbie After the unit but we worked Bosco, Sarah Collins, Katherine Gaudyn, responds to one of through them Bobby Hemphill. Kelley Hungerford. James these questions, judges and did really Jaffe. Amy Johnson. Elyse Kafkas, Alexa Karas. t h e well," said Unit Kelsey Keith, Mustafa Khan, Abbey Kiem, ask a series of Five member Elizabeth Kossnar. Maureen Loughran, Laura f r e e - r e s p o n s e M a u r e e n McGinnis, Nora Mullen, Jenny Patelski, Steve questions for six Loughran.

Piekos, Lauren Restivo, Stacey Svetlichnaya, minutes.

Bobby Tazioli, Jeff Wear, and Anna Wolonciej W h e n "The first day - has been split up into six units since the of competition they w e r e n ' t beginning of the year. Each unit focuses on a was very nervephoto by Anna Wolonciej competing or separate part of the Constitution, ranging from wracking. I don't Amy Johnson, Maureen Loughran, Mustafa Khan, and doing some lastits historical underpinnings to its application know if I've ever minute studying, Jeffery Wear pose with their National Unit 5 award. in today's society. the members ofCbeen more nervous," team were touring Washington D.C. The team For the past several months, the units had said Elizabeth Kossnar Although this sentiment was a common drove past many monuments and museums and been preparing for the competition that, at times, seemed too distant to be real. For this thread among the team, each unit did well even stopped at some of them. The Holocaust reason, the team's focus earlier was perhaps a and was able to answer all of their questions. Memorial Museum, Mount Vernon, and the little frustrating for coaches Andy Trenkle and Everyone was hopeful and optimistic going White House were among the places the team visited. At the Capitol, the team got a tour of the into the second day of competition.

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After another late night of cramming and House floor.

Fortunately, reality set in. As the competition On Tuesday, the team spent the day meeting drew closer, the team's various people around Washington D.C. The concenfration and level first person they met was Jan Schakowsky, the of preparedness grew. representative in the House for Illinois's 9th N e v e r t h e l e s s , there congressional district. Unfortunately, she had just were other sources enough time for a photograph before hurrying of frustration for the off to a meeting. coaches.

Next, the team met with Senator Tom Harkin " I t s e e m e d like of Iowa.

Senator Harkin stopped to talk with the everyone was always team on the Capitol's steps while on his way to l a t e , " said Anna a hearing.

He caught some off-guard when he Wolonciej. began grilling the team on their competition and Luckily, the team questions.

Still, he became a favorite among arrived in Washington C-team.

D.C. Friday afternoon on-time and immediately "If I were from Iowa, I'd vote for him," said b e g a n t o u r i n g the Elyse Kafkas. city. They visited the Finally, the team had just enough time to meet photo by Arma Wolonciej National Archives and Terry McAuliffe. Hillary Clinton's campaign saw firsthand documents Constitution Team takes a break near the Capitol building. chairman. McAuliffe enthusiastically discussed politics and other issues from his book "What a they had spent m o n t h s studying, including the Constitution, the practice. C-team was tired but ready for the Party! My Life Among Democrats: Presidents, Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of second day of hearings. Again, each unit Candidates. Donors. Activists. Alligators, and Rights. That night, there was just enough time preformed well, even better than the first day. Other Wild Animals" with the students.

The judges were not able to stump the team.

Constitution team is undoubtedly a unique for a final practice.

Unfortunately, this year's Constitution experience and the members of this year's C-team Saturday morning brought the first round of competition. Mrs. Bondi, many parents and Team did not make the final Top Ten portion were glad to have the opportunity.

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"Hot Fuzz" smartly spoofs cop movies

by Ron Feiereisel

well-meaning but bumbling fool. Some of the best comedy is based on the characterization of the film's main players, and things that at first seem like throwaway gags often pa> off as genuinely funny jokes later on in the film.

There's a point in "Hot Fuxz" w here the film Even the o\ erall mundane nature of the town comes dangerously close to turning into one of is lampooned in the long run. One of the best the movies it's parodying. Though this mimicry two-part jokes deals with Officer Butterman may not have been director Hdgar Wright's emulating the mov ies he so loves, mimicking intention, it serves as a somewhat depressing the Keanu Reeves' performance in "Point rumination on modem day big-budget action Break." movies, especially the all-bullets-no-brains Wright and Pegg. who co-wrote the film, cinematic dr\ heaves that Michael Bay and also pepper it with little gags that recall "Shaun Jerry Bruckheimer somehow keep churning of the Dead," such as Frost's character being out. confused with a monke\ and Angel asking Simon Pegg—who played the title character Butterman if he's ever taken a shortcut before. in the absolutely brilliani "Shaun of the Dead"— In this case, they play with the audience's plays ace police officer expectations and use Nicholas Angel, a man them to get laughs. who is so effective The only thing that at protecting anJ flags "Hot Fuzz" is serving the Londi ! the third act. Up until community that he's then, you've got a very making the rest of well-written and whiphis department louk smart comedy flick. bad by comparison.

But, as previously His superiors remedy stated, there's a point t h e p r o b l e m by u here "Hot Fuzz" flies moving Angel from a little too close to the metropolitan London sun. While the movie f}ltOfi> titnrtif^ o/ wnfntotaaUKS.ioift d o e s n ' t crash and to the small country A„gei andButtertmn chase the town goose. town of Sanford. Once burn—it barely even on the job in Sanford. Angel becomes discontent falters—it does become a little derivative. with his work because nothing of note happens This is probably a little too serious a in the small town, even though its inhabitants dissection of the film, though. What acfion there are incredibly accident-prone. Once Angel, now is generally is pretty good, and it does resemble partnered *vith local officer Danny Butterman the action from the movies that arc being sent (Nick Frost, also from "Shaun of the Dead"), up. It also works as satire, and honestly, any begins to investigate these incidents, they movie that has Simon Pegg drop-kicking begin to suspect that there's a more nefarious an eighty-five year old woman in the face is explanation to them. enough for me to justify dropping nine-and-a"Hot Fuzz." while not as wholly brilliant as half clams to see it.

"Shaun of the Dead." does succeed in spoofing Soon enough, it's back to the inspired action movies as well as traditional buddj comedv of the film's first half. "Hot Fuzz" is cop movies, while also throwing a lot of ver\ easih the funniest movie to be released this original British humor into the mix. The first \ear, due to its excellent parody of the action half of the film is more of a British take on cop and buddy cop film genres. In some cases, it's movies, with a lot of dr\, dialogue-based jokes, better than those films, simply because the while the second half pokes fun of Michael characters are more interesting than typical Bay -csque films, filled with over-the-top, often action movie fare, even if they are meant to ridiculous, action. be the butt of many of the jokes. The little The best part about "Hot Fuzz," as well as flourishes of original humor, or rather humour, "Shaun," was the palpable comedic chemistry coupled with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost's between Pegg and Frost. Pegg is a great dead- natural comedic chemistry, also make it a pan straight man, while Frost is hilarious as the vvonhvv hile movie-going experience.

hy Ale.xa Karas As the school year inches towards the finish line, students and teachers want to get out and enjoy the improving weather with some delicious food on the weekends and even on some week days. The Cumberland Blue Line slop is the perfect place to explore those options because of its close proximity to Park Ridge.

A restaurant that is no stranger to Maine South that happens to be conveniently located at 516 Higgins is Spuntino Pizza. Serving pizza-by-lhe-slice on Hawk Pride days, it is probably clear to students that the food iS' tast), but many have not visited their actual establishment.

Changing ownership last November, the restaurant's menu has evolved from fast food to gourmet cuisine, and efliciency had improved. This has been changed by improving the quality of the pizza and also by remodeling the restaurant. The taste difference is obvious and refreshing. Delivering classic Italian food and pizza to a large area, Spuntino is willing to work for their customers' satisfaction. They reference their restaurant as "A very traditional, family-run business."

Heading towards Maine South, but still located at 8725 Higgins is Gino's East, another popular pizza option. Ser\ ing, in my opinion, the second best deep dish pizza in Chicago (the best would be Uno's downtown), this trendy spot makes teenagers feel at home with brick walls on the inside and an overall comfortable atmosphere. The more toppings) the better: Gino's East encloses them in the thick tomato sauce and cheese layer.

The actual location is hard to find, but can be reached by turning into the office building area at the stop light between Dee and Cumberland. Nestled between the expressway and other offices. Gino's East is a great place to relax and eat.

If a sweet tooth is what you're after instead of the aforementioned pizza "joints.^ then why not venture away from classic Oberweis and Dairy Queen hot spots, and sit down to dessert at the Harvest Grill Restaurant inside the Marriott Hotel. You can't miss the Marriott as it is located next to the "L" at 8535 Higgins and has an adjoining parking lot with Wesrwood College. The atmosphere is less casual, but the classy desserts can dress up any evening.

I have to recommend the Peach Blueberry Bettv dessert or the Creme Brule.

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asllEHffllSMENT MAY II, 2007 • VOL. 43, NO. 13

Clear skies for Wilco's newest record

by Marty Diamond In 2005. Wilco recorded a two-disc live compilation with a new, larger lineup since its 2004 album "A Ghost is Bom."" Two years later, Wilco has returned to the studio for their sixth ful] album and the first one with the new lineup.

"Sky Blue Sky,'" like each Wilco album before it, is unique, while sharing commonalities with Wilco's other work. The album opens with "Either Way," a good opener that eases the listener into the album. Its soft guitar and vocals let the second track, "You Are My Face" flow right out of it. "You Are My Face" contains more build-up while still managing to be pleasing on its own.

"Impossible Germany" is the highlight of what might be called the first act of "Sky Blue Sky.'" It demonstrates one of the best things about Wilco's new lineup: the raw musical power of the band. Front man and lead singer Jeff Tweedy has a much increased vocal range, hitting the high falsettos he was unable to before. The addition of lead guitarist Nels Cline, added to Tweedy"s guitar work (which has improved much since the band's forming), really shows itself on the new album. The solo in "Impossible Germany'" can be described as nothing less than magnificent. There are

actually three guitars going, with Pat Sansone on the second backup. The song brings the album to an emotional high, which is brought back down again by the title track "Sky Blue Sky." Thafs one thing that has stayed true about Wilco albums, at least since "Summerteeth" (and arguably "Being There"): the albums have a great arrangement. Like Wilco's work before it. ""Sky Blue Sky" is stronger as an album than as individual tracks. That's not to say that there aren't highlights. But the true power lies in the album's pace and each song's strength when combined with the rest of the album. This can be seen as a weakness, but it is a definite positive for the band; individually weaker songs still contribute to making the album better.

The album again hits a high with "Side With the Seeds" and "Shake It Off." "Side Widi the Seeds"' is one of those tracks whose strength comes from being combined with the rest of the album. It lacks the extra polish of a single, but sounds right on the album. "Shake It Off" is a bit musically different than things Wilco have done in the past. It can best be compared to Wilco's earlier "Misunderstood," and even that is a bit of a sfretch. It starts off slow and gains steam.

"Walken" is a fun song that ups the ante on the album, setting a path for thefinaltwo songs.

while sounding great with an upbeat guitar and piano (though the band has never been as good at this as they were with keyboardist Leroy Bach).

"What Light," which is being used as the single off of the album, is a beautiliilly arranged song, with elements barkening all the way back to "A.M." The song brings the album up, which then evens off with the final track "On and On and On." While it lacks the punch that Bach's piano gave on the final track of Wilco's last album, the last song still provides the emotional kick that Wilco wants listeners to be left with.

It gives a satisfying ending, starting off with only soft instrumental and louder vocals, increasing in the middle of the song, and just pulling back far enough to leave the album in a good place.

It is hard to tell how "Sky Blue Sky" will go over with Wilco fans. Some are still comfortable with the band that produced "A.M." and "Being There." but that band has changed. Personal tastes aside though, this is Wilco"s best record musically. It rises and and falls in all the right places, never letting the album get too high or too low, and ends just slightly stronger than it began. No matter where it ends up with fans, it is clear that Wilco will continue to reach new musical heights. "Sky Blue Sky" will be available on May 15.

Extra lessons for students: teachers' outfits

by Courtney Vinopal When I think of fashion, the people that come to mind are celebrities and supermodels.

I often observe these people for fashion inspiration; however, the one group of people I often look over is teachers.

It never really occurred to me that our teachers, too, have some sense of fashion. When I think of teachers' fashion, many questions pop up in my head: Where do they shop? What do they wear on the weekends? There's a myster\' that accompanies the fashion ofour teachers. A lot can be said about a teacher from the clothes that he or she wears to school.

An overwhelmingly popular teacher fashion here at Maine South is the sportswear look. If a male teacher wears polos emblazoned with his favorite team's insignia on them often, it probably means that he's a die-hard sports fan.

If teachers wear a lot of Hawk apparel, they might coach a Maine South sports team, orjust have a lot of Hawk Pride.

You can usually tell what sports team a

teacher coaches because it will say something different style personalities of Maine South's like "soccer" or "golf if you look closer at his male teachers. or her shirt. P.E. teachers usually wear sports When it comes to female teacher fashion, apparel. A teacher's dedication to Maine South lifestyle plays a factor in what our teachers sports can be measured by the amount of Hawk wear to school. Female teachers who are more apparel they wear to school. practical with their fashion carry backpacks For male teachers, fashion at Maine South is to school because of their versatility. Some pretty standard. Many male teachers at Maine teachers are partial to messenger bags. If a South favor button-down oxford shirts, ties, teacher is very interested in fashion outside and nice pants. There are distinctions between of school, she'll take more risks with school male teachers' fashion if you look closer. If fashion, incorporating the latest trends into a male teacher really stands out from the rest her everyday attire. A female teacher with with his fashion, he may have a verj good more laid-back style usually wears corduroys sense of style. or khakis and isn't afraid to put on flip-flops Clothes that set a male teacher apart fixim once the weather gets warmer. Female teachers the rest include cufflinks, sweaters and sweater who wear polos, cardigans, and tweed jackets vests, designer oxford shirts, suit jackets, and to school probably have a very classic style. particularly shiny shoes with tassels on them, In the case of female teachers, every situation while some male teachers pay attention to their is different. fashion, others have a more laid back approach, Though it's hard to believe, teachers have favoring khakis and short sleeved button style. Decoding your teacher's style can be the downs. At the end of the day, it's the teaching first step to decoding who he or she is outside that really matters, but it is ftin to notice the of the classroom.

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Media coverage out of hand because we were middle-schoolers, we weren't deemed mature enough to watch the news, the 1 must admit, I feel pretty lucky at this point more 1 actually watch the news, the more 1 in life to have some sort of idea about my own understand the argument.

News coverage of large-scale domestic future. In about four months. 1"11 start taking classes at a well-reputed school of journalism, disasters is always controversial. While people, in a city full of journalist internships and indeed, need to know what is going on around opportunities, with some idea of what I want to them, the media has an unearthly ability to write about. 1 must also admit that 1 was pretty warp a story to catastrophic proportions. Can proud of myself for figuring this all out—that you imagine if a journalist used the shifitF7 thesaurus too many times on one word? is, until a couple weeks ago.

It wasn't a mid-life (-quarter?) crisis that The word "misfortune" could end up as made me second-think my potential future in "catastrophe," and the news-hungry public journalism; it was a very publicized event. And would be none the wiser.

Journalism is supposed to be accurate and it wasn't the event, but the fact that it was so over-publicized, that gave me perspective on brief. However, when there are thousands of newspapers competing to tell the same story, the territory I am about to step into.

The April 16 shootings at Virginia Tech are, they can resort to all sorts of antics that do not without a doubt, one of the greatest tragedies behoove a newspaper at all. I glanced at the of our lifetimes. When news broke out during front page of the Chicago Tribune on April 17 school, 1 was reminded of the rumors that and was horrified to see that the reporter had circulated on the morning of September 11, chosen to describe the shootings in step-by-step 2001. The biggest difference, 1 realized, was detail, ending with "Bang. Bang. Bang." Sure, that our teachers were much more open about it has more of a kick to it, but how is that word the VT incident. Back at Emerson Middle choice even close to necessary? If you were a School, we were prohibited from looking up Virginia Tech victim reading that article, how World Trade Center news on the Internet; here would you feel? at South, the teacher looked it up for us. And There is a lot of gray area between providing while at the time, 1 was infuriated that just the public with the truth, and riling up a

by Bettina Chang

In a society where we are supposed to be blind towards ethnicity and race, it seems that some cultures choose not to assimilate. In fact, most of my cousins who were bom in America refer to themselves as Greeks and call other people Americans. However, their

by Alexa Karas ancestors came to America so that they could I attended a big. fat. Greek wedding last be Americans. It is only normal to respect and weekend and 1 made a discovery. It was big honor your culture and not lose touch with your and it was fat, but most importantly of all, roots, but it is also important to become a part of it was totally Greek. There was plenty of society and to be proud to live in America.

Greeks are not the only ethnicity to hold baklava and everyone expressed themselves with traditional Greek dancing. My Aunt on to their culture so tightly, but 1 guess you Voula (yes, 1 do actually have an Aunt already knew that. Although 1 only have my Voula) kept coming around and making sure family to relate to, 1 know that this topic is applicable to nearly everv race and culture. everyone was eating enough.

However, behind the frilly dresses (1 was The reason that our country has had such a a bridesmaid so I can vouch for that) and my difficult time accepting other cultures and crazy Greek yiayia (grandma). 1 noticed that ethnic backgrounds is because we are too the reception hall was merely a room full of attached to our own.

Until people start opening up to the world Greeks that had married Greeks. I am even a slight outcast in my own family because around them and the traditions of their neighbors, I am only half-Greek, and I can't speak the we will continue to live in an ignorant societ>.

Our ignorance stems from our cultures because language.

community. True, some events will naturally gamer more of a reaction than others, but we all know that the media oversteps its bounds fi-om time to time.

When NBC decided to air the footage that the Virginia Tech shooter sent in. people were outraged. However, the glorification in the Tribune passed without argument. Where do you draw the line?

There are a lot of injustices in the world, and up until now. I've been more than happy to chalk it up to society. "It's the way capitalism works," I would have told myself a couple months ago.

"It's sad, but true. News companies need more viewers, so they do whatever they need to raise profits." Of course, profits are not an excuse to misinform the public and potentially harm the reputations and minds of those who were actually involved, but regardless of right or wrong, that is the reason.

But these news companies are run by people, people who probably camefi-omsmall suburbs and modest high schools, who at one point in class were told that "the news must be accurate and brief" Somewhere down the line, these ideals were thrown out the window. The scary part is, we're all heading "down the line," so to speak, and when the ideal-throwing part comes, will you do it? they put blinders on our faces to what everyone else thinks is important.

Keeping tradition alive is vital, but ostracizing others from your family only breeds more tradition and less diversit>'. 1 am lucky to be Greek, but 1 am also lucky to be Polish. 1 am able to celebrate my different family customs and I am exposed to two entirely diflFerent worlds. Keeping this spectrum of unique religious and cultural practices makes me more accepting of other cultures because there are a couple embedded in my own.

Take the blinders off and look around. 1 think the interesting people are the ones that have a well-rounded heritage. And if you come from only one background, you have all the more reason to explore and discover the delight of other special cultures.

Ignorance can be avoided if knowledge and tolerance are discovered. You can come to My Big Fat GreeL'Polish/American Crazy Wedding in several years and see for yourself

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11. 2007 •VOL. 43, NO. 13

America's Prosecutor as Prez?

by Michael Coyne

on the biggest issues? On abortion. Thompson has always been pro-life. He has stated that Among the already massive armada of he'd like to have the issue returned to the GOP presidential contenders, the obvious states for evaluation. This means that abortion vacant position was the so-called "Reagan may be legal in Illinois, but illegal in Georgia, Mantle." This means that there really has not for example. been an gutsy, conservative Republican with Thompson strongly opposes gun control the charisma and "star-power" to reinvigorate and gay marriage. the party.

On illegal immigration, he's said that he "America's Mayor," Rudy Giuliani, has doesn't see how we can have a secure country had several issues with more conservative without secure borders. That concept ma> be Americans due to his obvious liberal stances too logical for some on the left, so they won't on issues such as gun control like this guy. Good.

(Giuliani supports gun On a similar note, he has also control), not to mention the voiced his commitment to the fact that New York City is one War on Terror numerous times. of the most liberal cities in Unlike some of his opponents, he" the nation. Giuliani has had a also sees the necessity of victory built-in uphill battle with the in Iraq. I can already hear Obama most selective right-wingers. and Clinton running, screaming, In spite of his short-comings, and covering their ears.

Giuliani leads the GOP pack During his time in the Senate, in early pre-primary polls.

Thompson voted to make flagJohn McCain of Arizona burning illegal, which is a longis, with all due respect to overdue measure, even though the Senator, a dinosaur. His that particular bill failed. Many stances are respectable, and in America don't want to see that his beliefs are more-than-less sort of measure fail again, (over conservative, but his ideas 60 percent of Yahoo! users want are often archaic at best, as flag-burning banned, according his time in office leads him to a non-scientific poll). to entertain notions that don't In a recent LA Times/ l'lu>ln (ourlesx of the Assmialed Frei always ftinction anymore.

Bloomberg poll, Thompson Fred Thompson has cultivated a healthy following without For instance, Arizona trailed only Giuliani. Thompson officially declaring candidacy. He trails only Rudy Giuliani in has the highest illegal alien rate had a 15 percent rating, roughly 11 a recent LA Times Poll. in America, and McCain has percent of which was in the Giuliani no new ideas on how to fix the camp the month before. If Thompson issue. Conservatives don't like that. We need District Attorney Arthur Branch from NBC's were to announce his formal candidacy, that someone with both experience and new ideas. "Law & Order." Or you may know him from number would skyrocket.

McCain's got the experience, but old dogs and his roles in "The Hunt for Red October" or Having never even announced a formal new tricks usually don't mix. run for the White House, Thompson already Mitt Romney, although politically topped McCain and Romney. For comparison, conservative, is a Mormon. This doesn't bother Romney has been running from the beginning ''[Thompson] has also me personally, but any political strategist will and raised over 20 million dollars in support; voiced his commitment to tell you that most American voters are just Thompson is not yet officially running, has the War on Terror numerous not yet comfortable with putting a Mormon raised no money in support, and is still seven in office. Were it not for his religion, Romney percent ahead of Romney. times. Unlike some of his would probably lead the GOP pack in To quote former Clinton advisor Dick opponents, he also sees the preliminary polls.

Morris, the GOP now has "America's Mayor necessity of victory in Iraq. " Having written political commentary for vs. America's Prosecutor." Will Thompson this past year, I'm often asked who my '08 run? As of this writing, the jury's still out. pick is. I usually surprise people when I say, But with Fred Thompson as the Republican "Fred Thompson" "Die Hard 2." Acting is something of a hobby candidate. I'm predicting a favorable verdict Sixty-five-year-old Fred Dalton Thompson for Thompson. for both the GOP and, ultimately, America in was a revered U.S. Senator from Tennessee 2008.

So where does this actor/politician stand from 1994 to 2003. when he temporaril> left politics due to the untimeK passing of his daughter. He also serves on America's Council on Foreign Relations, and he has held an informal advisory position within the Bush administration.

Thompson is no stranger to politics, and he recently announced that he is "considering" running for President in 2008. As of this writing, his candidacy is highly expected, but not yet official.

Readers may better recognize Thompson as

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"Ditch day" rebels not so tough

by Alexa Karas

Although some adults may think that teenagers are nothing but trouble, do these words really ring true? As a teenager. I like to think that my generation is just misunderstood. In fact, I believe that these adults are wrong, but for a different reason. Teenagers aren't the only part\ responsible for their misbehavior—adults are too.

A few weeks ago. on Tuesday. April 24, the school was a little less crowded because of "unofficial senior ditch day."

If any senior feels like ditching on any day of the week, they may ditch to their heart's content.

However, it is not considered "ditching" if a parent calls you out for the day.

Ironically, that is exactly what happened when many students "ditched" with a little help from

ar, hy Alexa Karcs

their parents.

Any real rebel would accept the consequences and stand up and take the cut. Instead, scores of parents (and students) called into the attendance office and excused their kids' inexcusable behav ion If you're going to tr> and resist authority, the least you could do is not sell out and have yourself called in because you're afraid of the punishment.

I, myself, did not ditch on "unofficial senior ditch day" because I didn't want to face the music. I am not condoning the activity of cutting class, but at least those who really ditched still have their dignity.

So when you are asking yourself, "To ditch or not to ditch," just remember that it doesn't count as "ditching" if you have your mom's pCrmiSSlOn.

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Lady runners beat weather and opponents

by Lauren Alpert The start of the outdoor track and field campaign is often synonymous ÂŤith the advent of one thing: wanner, sunnier weather.

Unfortunatel), Mother Nature had other plans this year in\olving chilly temperatures, incredibly strong winds, and rare snowfalls which put a severe damper on much of the girls track season. Despite these setbacks, the Maine South girls" track team has been quite successful in overcoming not only horrid weather conditions, but many of its opponents as well.

Over Spring Break, two runners. Kristen Zillmer and Lauren Alpert. qualified for and participated in the Illinois Prep Top Times indoor state meet hosted by Illinois Wesleyan University. Zillmer, a stellar freshman athlete, placed third out of 22 girls in the mile run with a time of 5:11.9, a school record. Alpert, a junior and third-year varsity member, placed ninth in the 400 meter dash with a time of 61.42 seconds. Both girls' performances at this meet were an indicator of good things to come for the outdoor campaign.

While the spring season usually opens with the District 207 Championship meet between Maine South. Maine East, and Maine West, an extraordinary April snowfall resulted in the cancellation of the meet. The varsity girls' first real chance to compete outdoors took place at the Wheaton North Invitational on April 14.

The girls came up against some prett) tough competition in state-qualifying teams, like

Palatine and Wheaton North, but they held their own and placed fifth overall. Individual standouts for the day included Caitlin Eskew in the 100 and 200 dashes (third in both). Alpert in the Long Jump. Triple Jump and -WO dash (first, third, third. respecti\ eh). Alexis Gavin in the 100 hurdles (second) and Anne Mueller in the .^(X) hurdles (second).

The Glenbrook South Invitational on April 20 was the next challenge in the girls' outd(X)r season. As the 2(X)6 champions of this meet, the pressure w as on. and although Fremd edged out the Haw ks for the win. individual performances of the da\ garnered enough points for Maine South to take a strong second place. Alpert repeated as b)oth the long jump and triple jump winner, in addition to winning the 4(X) dash in 60 seconds. Eskew placed second in the 200 dash after sweeping the competition in the 100 dash, with talented freshman Noelle Tazioli taking second. Zillmer placed first in the .1,200 run with an 11:49, and the team's newest talent.

Ashley Tomzik, placed second in the 400 dash and fourth in the long jump.

At the Elk Grove Invitational on April 27. the Hawks soared to an unexpected and overwhelming first-place victory in the 12 team field with 145 cumulative points over the runner-up. Highland Park High School, who garnered a mere 69 points. In the field, Alpert stole the long jump with a leap of 16 feet four inches and placed second in the triple jump as well. Eskew had an exceptional night on the track as she won the l(X)and 2(X) dashes in 12.9 second and 26.7 seconds, respectiveh. Zillmer

ran an amazing 1.6(X) meters to place second at 5 minutes. 23 seconds, and promising freshman Amalia Megalls sailed to a strong second place finish in the 8(X) run in 2 minutes. .3.3 seconds.

Other help for the Hawks came from Alexis Gavin in the 100 and 300 hurdles (fourth, second). Tomzik in the -100 and the long jump (second, second). Kale) Malone) in the pole vault (third) and all four of South's relay teams placing in the top two.

"I was very happ) with the team's finish toda)." stated Mr. Downing, the head coach.

"This is the first time we've ever won this meet and only the second time we've ever won an invite both indoors and outdoors."

With the very short outdoor season coming to a close, two tasks remain on the girls', plates: conference and sectionals. At the indoor conference meet, the team placed fourth and hopes to improve upon this the second time around at Waukegan High School on May 4.

The sectional meet, which will take place on May 11 at Lake Park High School, is the meet that individuals qualif) through for the state meet, so the stakes are high and the competition is intense.

"Obviously, the goal is to put people in the right places and come out as successful as we can," said Downing. "We can't predict what other teams will bring to these meets, so we just have to go and do our best. We'll see how it goes."

With all the hard work the girls have done in the last two weeks, the forecast will predict a strong and successful end to the season.

Tough competition, state dreams byAlexaKaras With a slightly rocky start to the season, the Maine South boys' volleyball team is playing as hard as they can with an inexperienced team and several younger players. Recently, they have captured wins at Evanston and Niles West, but they placed fourth in the Downers Grove South Tournament after losing to Naperville North and Wheaton Warrenville South.

'There was very good competition at the tournament and Napenille North. Although they ha\ e no returning players, the) have a lot of club players," said Kris Staks.

The Hawks also defeated Libert)ville and Glenbrook South. The next thing on the Haw ks' agenda is the road to the state tournament.

"We can take out any team, but Naperville North might be tough," said Claudius Kuzmicki.

Although the tournament did not put the Hawks on top, Staks still felt that it benefited the team. "We realized where we fit in there and other teams may be better now, but what really matters is in the playoffs."

With the same mentality as last season, the Haw ks ha\ e their e) es on the prize, and ) ounger players like Kuzmicki want to be integral parts of the team in getting it this year. "The goal for us is to make it to state and then take it from there." said Staks. "The only team we're worried about is New Trier."

The Hawks ha\e also been gelling with their assistant coach, Mr. King, who replaced

Mr. Fechner this year when he took a spot as a freshmen coach. "King is young like us and is really cool," said Kuzmicki.

Still relying on Teddy Adamczyk to lead on the outside, Kuzmicki explained how he really adds to the team. "Tedd) takes all the pressure off and makes it easier for m)self and others to concentrate on the game."

Other plavers that has e risen to the challenge are R)an Haas, who starts this )ear after an injury last season, and Johnny Allegretti.

Luckily for the Hawks, they have a state championship behind them to pro\e their excellence, but the returning seniors from last vear still have an unfinished mission: to end their high school volleyball careers with the same dominance they acquired throughout it.

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Hawks vying to extend 3-game win streak

by Nick Ryter

The Hawks have been a team on a series of short streaks following a frustrating 1-0 loss at the hands of Maine East. They beat Glenbrook North and South back-to-back before dropping four straight games, culminating in a no-hit, 1 -0 loss at Nile West.

The guys shook off the previous poor performance at the plate by averaging 10 runs per game the next three times out while also winning three straight. "While our pitching has been there for the majority of the season, the key has been giving our pitchers a lead to work with. The last three games we've won, we've scored a bunch of runs," said Coach Milano.

The Hawks are undefeated this season when they score at least 10 runs.

After Maine East, the Hawks found themselves on the right side of another close game, defeating Glenbrook North 2-1. It was a relief to a team searching for a spark when centerfielder Charlie Cappozzoli tripled to lead off the game. On the mound. Rob Seiwert had the Spartans on edge through five and a third innings allowing one earned run before Tony Cannizaro closed the game with a save.

Seiwert was called upon the next day to face a single batter in order to get the Hawks to the seventh inning with a 5-2 lead. The Hawks tallied three runs in the fifth inning, giving Brad White a well-deserved win after giving up only two earned runs in five and two-thirds innings.

Milano's team was poised to get a third straight home victory against a tough Deerfield team. They were up 5-3 in the fifth inning, but a mixture of walks and errors led to a Warrior three-run sixth. All the Hawks could muster was a run in the seventh, and the Hawks' record

dropped to 5-4. got the win when he came in for relief for The Titans and Hawks met at Glenbrook Brad White days later at Maine West. White South for a postponed rematch after getting kept Maine South in the game for six innings rained out the previous week. The Hawks had before Seiwert put a lid on the Maine West bats. an overall great game defensively, but the In three innings of relief, he struck out seven Titans made sure to start hitting away fi^om batters, waiting for the Hawks" offense to come shortstop Ryan Wachholder. On two ground to bat. In the top of the ninth, Nick Ryter led balls in the hole between shortstop and third off with a single and scored the go-ahead run base, Wachholder showed flashes of Yankees from third base on a wild pitch. The Hawks shortstop Derek Jeter, laying out with backhand hitters tacked on two more to make the final stabs and then firing to first for the out. score 10-7.

The Hawks had an early 3-0 lead but fell a The Hawks were eager to get back at Niles couple hits short to the Titans, who exploded West in the conference rematch at home. They for 10 total hits. Not even a couple of outfield led early 5-0 and kept matching the Wolves assists from Doug Tanaka in right field, or a whenever they made a push to close the gap. diving catch by Tommy Muck at second base Cannizaro pitched five and two thirds innings with the infield drawn in could prevent the and Wachholder preserved the Hawksfi-omfalling 7-3.

12-7 victory.

Elk Grove pinned The team entered May 7-7, seven runs on the Hawks (4-4 in conference) but quickly through the first two got over the .500 mark with a 8innings, and two more 2 win over Waukegan. It looked throughout the game, as if the Hawks might get a nobut the guys made it a hitter of their own off the right game by scoring five arm of third baseman Brian runs in the fifth and Montgomery, who was cruising two in the seventh. The through the fifth inning with one difference in the end was out before a ball landed safely in photo by Carieton Gartner two occasions where shallow center field. He allowed the Hawks grounded into Nick Ryter displays perfect form two more hits in the next inning inning-ending double ^hileatbat. and two-thirds, going a total of plays with the bases loaded. The final score six innings in his first varsity start. was 9-7.

Coach Milano said, "In order to pla '^etter The Hawks' trip to Niles West wasn't one baseball and extend this current three-gai.ie win to remember for either side, until the Wolves streak, we have to run the bases in a cleaner broke the 0-0 tie with an unearned run off of fashion, and get a better percentage of our bunts Seiwert, who went six innings and surrendered down, because come playoff time, little aspects of the game become magnified for each team four hits in the game.

The rest of the team made sure that Seiwert trying to advance to play one more game.

Girls' Softball wants more

by Bess Featherstone

the team show off their talent early on in games by raising their level of aggressiveness and by With only a month or so left in the season, scoring early. varsity girls' softball has come backfi-omtheir Hoping to return this year to the CSL early 1 -5 record to a current record of 11 wins, conference, the Hawks need to win their six ties, and one loss. After working hard to get upcoming games against rival New Trier. back to .500. varsitv coach Emily Pasier knows "Without a doubt, we can win both games on that her team must work even harder to stay in Friday. We just need to be aggressive when we their current position. are batting and continue to play solid defense," "Our season is packed with good competition said Pasier. and we look to play hard and win these games," In addition to her expectations for the players Pasier said. during their games, Pasier also would like more According to Pasier. the team plays very from the students at Maine South. well together, but she would only like to see "Our team motto this year is "We Want

More." I would love to see more fans at our games to help support this hard working group of girls," said Pasier.

Not only does coach Pasier expect her team to beat New Trier and go on to the conference, but hopes also that the Hawks will finish up their season with at least a Regional championship under their belts.

For four players on the team. Alicia Apa, Michele Ciaramonte. Kristen Unti, and Katie Anderson, this season will be the last season for them at Maine South. But with Pasier watching the girls on the younger teams, she says "The future looks bright for Maine South Softball."

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• TRA( K • GIRLS' Sot CER • Bo^ s' G^ MNASTICS •

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• SOFTBALL • Bo^s' TENNIS • Bovs' VOLLEY BALL

Girls continuing tradition

by Meghan O Keefe

Trier on May 1. With the final score of 1-0. scorers are Lauren Pagone. a senior, w ith 11 goals, New Trier managed to score the second goal as well as Jenna Shemk\. the onl\ freshman, The Maine South girls" soccer team is of the season against Tazioli. with eight goals taking a cue The Hawks put up a of her o w n . from their malefight, but were unable to Outstanding counterparts score, resulting in their outside halves so far this first defeat. include senior season, with These posit i\e Grace G o r o , a few minor changes have been and junior Kelly improvements. brought about b\ some Kohindorfer.

They have unstoppable strategies At m i d f i e l d . stunningly and player lineups.

Crawford calls maintained an Obviousl), an integral senior Katie almost perfect part of this barely scored Crowley "solid." record of 13-1. upon team is their A l s o . Gabby irleltm (lartlKr with only three intense defense. Starting Doherty sweeps in to avert tlie ball away Whitfinghill.the goals against only sophomore, is defensive players include from a New Trier attacker Phtiio by ('arleif»i Gartner them for the junior Monica Zwolinski, showing promise entire season. Pagone gives New Trier the cold shoui Kaitlin Dohertv. Katie Carskie, and at the midfield position.

Not onlv is this der while fiercely protecting the ball.

Lauren McGinnis. all seniors. Coach This winning machine is working hard nearly impeccable, it is a surprise. Says Head Crawford says, "We tr>' to keep our shape in the to achieve a great deal this year. This could Coach JJ Crawford. "I'd be lying if I said I back then counterattack quickly with the speed mark the first season for a first or second place thought we'd be |nearly! undefeated at this at the outside halves and at fonvard." in conference. Another landmark will be a point. We expected to be better, but this is a No worries if an opposing offender does potential regional home game, which hasn't pleasant surprise. I owe a lot to seniors who happen to slip past these usually unstoppable happened in the past 15 years. The Hawks hope are working hard and settmg the tone for the forces on defense. Waiting for them in the to host not just one but two, giving students an team." goal is Senior Cara Tazioli, who has only let ample opportunity to come out and support this The original outlook for this season was in one shot all season. Junior Kim Blankshain. dedicated team. based on the fact that more than The playoffs are also approaching, a few formidable teams were on beginning on May 15. Adversaries the the schedule. Some of the most Haw ks are likely to meet are Elk Grove challenging teams thev've played and Larkin. If they are able to pull through ha\ e been Wheaton Academy, w here that first round of intense competition. the first goal w as scored against them, Supersectionals will be their next stop.

Loyola. Glenbrook South, and the This last barrier to the state tournament three games of the Chatham Glenw ood will most likely include a face-off with Tournament, plaved against Morton, Rockford Boylan. a pow erhouse team and Normal West (the game of the other _\ Craw ford's standards, their "toughest scored goal), and Peoria ND, where competition" this season. the Hawks shut them out with six 0\erall, this team hopes to continue goals. Yet, the team has found the on this path, and hopefulK finish up the strength in each of these matches to season undefeated. Win or lose, though, l'h(>u> hy ('arleuttt (iartwr rise abo\e the fierce competition in these upcoming weeks, what's most Pagone leaps past New Trier s attempted steal. and make it a Hawks victory. They important is "not to suffer an\ mental lethave brought themselves up from a previously an alternate goalie, has also only let one goal dow ns," notes Crawford. They hope to continue unranked team to the top 10 in the state, ranking hit the net. working on their weaknesses as well. For the number 10 (as of April ,30).

If the defense is successful, which they remainder of this season, they hope to put their The only loss this season was against New usually are, the offense comes into pla>. Leading best cleat forward no matter the odds.