Vol 43 issue 2

NEWS

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Gubernatorial race coverage

FEATURES

ENTERTAINMENT COMMENTARY

SPORTS

National Merit Semi^Snallsts

"Black Dahlia" Review

Protest at G r a n t Park

B<jys'soccet firing on ail c\linckrs

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What are they thinking?

by Annette Dean

believes that this program is important because of the candidates. Blagojevich is currently at-risk children who attend preschool are 20 supporting a bill that would create 230,000 Turn on the TV and you'll inevitably percent more likely to complete high school. construction and manufacturing jobs in Illinois. see an advertisement for the November 7 His other education goal Those hired would Gubernatorial Election. There's the one from is to create a 1000 dollarl work on building the Blagojevich campaign, which sarcastically tax credit for fi-eshmen and improving and asks, "Judy Baar Topinka, What's she sophomores who live in including roads, thinking?" There's also Topinka's counter-ad, Illinois and attend a college project to the which states that she is thinking. or university in Illinois while! widen 1-55. The Both of these ads make two things clear maintaining a B average. workers would about the candidates: their opponent is not to Like Blagojevich also help build the be trusted, and they are going to make Illinois Topinka intends to expand| Mississippi River a better place. The irony is that neither of early childhood education. bridge. these ads state how they are going to make However, much of her| Topinka's plan Illinois a better place or what the candidates education plan consists o is to develop the are thinking about real issues. To figure that creating a P-20 Council "Illinois Jobs out, you have to do a little more digging.

The Council will be made] Partnership," The campaign began back in March up of education leaders which would of this year with the primary election. On and will work to develop a| be made up of the Democratic side. Rod Blagojevich, the "rigorous" core curriculum representatives incumbent, beat out Edwin Eisendrath, a for students. After creating from businesses, former Chicago Alderman, with about 70 this new curriculum, the and organized labor percent of the vote. As for the Republicans. Council will work on and economic Judy Baar Topinka, the State Treasurer, came coordinating different levelsi development in ahead of Bill Brady, a State Senator; Ron of education in Illinois. professionals. The Gidwitz, a former Chairman on the State Topinka also plans to provide] Partnership would Board of Education; Andy Martin, a legal Illinois schools with 8.2 focus on creating Phttlo a)urtes\ ol «ikipcdia.org activist; and Jim Oberweis, the owner of billion dollars for teachers" jobs in Illinois.

Topinka intends to develop the 'Illinois Oberweis Dairy. pensions, and 3 billion Topinka also Jobs Partnership" to expand jobs in However, as we approach the November dollars for building "safe wants to create the Illinois election, it's important to note that Blagojevich and modem classrooms."

"New Jobs Now" and Topinka Both Topinka tax credit for employers who create new jobs are not and Blagojevich in Illinois. the only also have plans Some of Topinka's other goals include candidates. to assist veterans. improving trust in the governor, reducing gas Rich Whitney, Blagojevich prices for Illinois drivers, and stopping abuse an attorney, intends to develop of class action lawsuits. will be a Veterans Care Blagojevich's other goals are to create more representing program that treatment centers for meth addicts, develop a the Green would provide tax rebate for Illinois" citizens who purchase P a r t y , \eterans who fuel-efficient cars, and reinstate the assault and many don"t have health weapons ban. others will insurance with Blagojevich appears to be leading in be running "affordable. most of the polls, especially following the as write-in comprehensive sentencing of former Governor George candidates. health care.'""

Ryan. In a poll printed by the Sun-Times on B o t h T o p i n k a September 12, Blagojevich had 56 percent of pholo coules.\ of hup; \\«\\.g<nam.orL; publicalions tall2(K)2 blajittjcMch.jpj: Topinka and wants to create the vote compared to Topinka"s 26 percent and Blagojevich's plan inculdes a tax credit for Illinois stuBlagojevich a State Veterans" Whitney"s three percent. dents who attend a Universitx in Illinois are focusing Ombudsman, There is no doubt that in the next month, their campaign on education. Part of who would "assist Illinois veterans cut through the candidates will continue to air many Blagojevich's plans involve the creation of red tape and bureaucracy."" Topinka also plans commercials targeting their opponents. a "Preschool for AH" program, which would to provide more staff and funding to Illinois Hopefully by November 7, the voters will make Illinois the first state to require universal four veterans" homes. determine what the candidates are really preschool for all three year-olds. Blagojevich Creating jobs in Illinois is another priority thinking.

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The Runway Crisis

by Nicky Priavolos It seems as though all of the clothing ads. television shows, magazines, and fashion shows we see have something in common. Most, if not all, portray an image of how women should look. However, the size-zero model standards may be disappearing soon. Fashion designers and runway directors across the globe are taking action to ensure that this happens.

Five potential models scheduled to walk the runway at the Pasarela Cibeles fashion show in Madrid, Spain, were denied participation because they were too thin.

After years of rail thin models appearing on the world's fashion runways and magazine covers, it seems that thin is not in.

Of the 68 models that showed up for the runway auditions, five were turned down. The reasoning behind this decision was that these women's body mass index was under the approvedstandardsofthedirectors.Thegirlsthat were rejected stood over five feet seven inches tall and under 121.25 pounds. Show organizer Cuca Solana told the "Chicago Tribune",

"Clearly we don't want walking skeletons."

Other metropolitan cities, such as Milan and London, are also in the process of creating similar changes. The media has bombarded the public with very thin models as the accepted body type for females. Now the controvers> of curves versus bones is receiving global attention. Thinner models argue that it is unfair to prevent them from walking the runways simply because they are not meaty enough Some might say that limiting the runway statT to thin models negatively affects young girls" perception of the ideal body weight. Experts feel that increasing the minimum model weight may help foil the rise of eating disorders in teens, such as bulimia and anorexia nervosa.

Will this new rule actually cause a drop in the yearly number of bulimia and anorexia cases? Maine South special education socical worker Donna Spanos stated. "Bulimia and anorexia are illnesses and lots of things contribute to body image. As far as having more average sized women be fashion models, that would portray a much more realistic role model for young women."

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College and Career Corner

Seniors: Are you starting to fill out college applications but really aren't sure of what you want to major in once you're there? Is it hard to answer the question "What do you want to do when you graduate?"

Attention: Correction iff,e Do What You Are There was an error in the last issue. Bess Featherstone '5 article, "Maine South updates software to benefit everyone," which appeared in the September 8 issue, was accidentally truncated and contained an error.

Please note that students will not be scanning into academic classes, just lounges and study halls (as well as the library and labs). Southwords apologizes for the confitsion this may have caused.

The following is the last paragraph of the article.

Although the nev\ attendance system will start this November, the on-line grading will not start until next year. Due to the fact that teachers will need training for this portion of the new system, onl> a few teachers who arc piloting it will be using it this school year. And. if all goes well this year, next year scanners w ill be in your lounges and study halls, but as for your regular classes, teachers will be taking attendance using the new computer system.

interest inventory might help you! Completing this interest inventory will give you information on how you learn, what your areas of interest are, a list of college majors that relate to your interests as well as a list of careers you can explore.

Go to www.ACHIEVEworks.com/6296 to find the interest inventory.

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Helping you help others

by Erin Klein

of four hours. You can also help with service projects, such as collecting toys, making activity kits, or making pillows and blankets to raise money. To volunteer at Lutheran General, contact Denise Morrissey at (847) 723-PLAY. Throughout Cook County, there are numerous soup kitchens that always need extra

Whether it's in school or in the community, volunteering is a great thing to do. As many of us know, it's a very rewarding experience. But it shows that you take time to think about others.

Depending on what your schedule allows, there are places where you can volunteer as little as once a month, or places where you can make a once-a week-commitment.

"Whetheryour schedule At Maine South, there are many clubs that allows a lot of time to do volunteer work and are fun, too. Regarding Brotherhood. Maine South sophomore Laura volunteer or very little, Walsh said, "I really enjoyed going with there is always something Brotherhood to Avenues for Independence.

There we worked with people with mental for you to do. " disabilities, and it really made me thankful."

Other clubs, like Key Club, do great things for the community and don't require much time. "Volunteering is a lot easier than you think; plus, clubs don't take a lot of time and help. Maine South sophomore Tess Wendorf our meetings are only once every two weeks volunteers with Notre.Dame High School once for just 10 minutes after school," said senior a month at a local soup kitchen. "At first, I just Colleen Muzynski. In past years, they've served was doing it because my mom forced me to, Thanksgiving dinner at a Chicago community but once I got there, 1 really liked it. It really center, volunteered with the Park Ridge park makes you appreciate all that you have to help district, the Autism walk, and nursing homes out," she said. Most soup kitchens always need and did many other activities. Another volunteer extra volunteers, so you can help out whenever o r g a n i z a t i o n at you can.

Maine South is CEC There are many club, or Council church groups in for Exceptional Park Ridge that C h i l d r e n . They accept volunteers v o l u n t e e r with that don't belong s t u d e n t s with to their church. exceptionalities.

Sophomore Keely Patt went If none of these to Kentucky over seems like they're the s u m m e r to for y o u , then build houses with there are many her church group places outside of from the Park school that need '(aiehea!lh.nr^ Ridge Community v o l u n t e e r s . For Lutheran General is one of the local places Church. Regarding those of you over where students can volunteer. her experience, she sixteen, Lutheran said "It made me General might be realize how good a good place for you. Sponsor Denise Morrissey works in we have it here and how much we take for the volunteer department and said, "Here, granted ever\ da>. The end result was great. We volunteers play and hang out with patients, hold got to look and realize at the end that we did babies, help run the playroom and teen room, this, that we built this floor or we built this roof and play games with the children.'" Lutheran and really made a difference in someone's life."

General asks for a once a week commitment You do not have to be a member of this church

to join the church group. Mary Seat of Wisdom also has a church group—CRUX—that does volunteer work and accepts members from outside the Parish.

The Park Ridge Public Library also needs volunteers and takes volunteers as young as sixth graders. Checking in materials, reshelving books, phoning patrons about reserve pick-ups and labeling and repairing books are part of the tasks. Many of the volunteers here come on a weekly basis, but they are very flexible to your schedule. To volunteer here, contact Pat Ciprian at (847) 720-3285 or for further details, the volunteer website is http:// www.park-ridge.il.us/library/voluntrs.html.

Volunteering is a great thing to get involved in doing. Whether your schedule allows you a lot time to volunteer or very little, there is always something for you to do.

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An open mind about open campus punishments are too strict and that District 207 should consider being more lenient.

"1 don't think it's that big of a deal. Seniors and juniors with cars should be able to leave, as long as they get back on time." he said.

Maine South, like many other high schools "Kids come back late all does not allow students to leave the time. It's not because campus during school hours. Other they're coming back to school schools, such as Chicago Public late though.

It's because when Schools and Prospect High School, they come back, they might have an open campus, which gives have to park farther away students permission to leave the since all the closer spaces are grounds during their lunch break. already taken." said Jemiola.

Maine South High School Dean According to Kendrick, Kara Kendrick believes that the the parking lots really would District 207 School Board is against impose a huge issue. "It was this policy mainly because of the lilike it is in the morning and ability issue. after school in the parking "I came from a school that had lots except in some cases, an open campus, and it didn't go even more hectic because very well. There were car accidents there were so many kids leavbecause kids were in a hurry to ing at the exact same time," get out and get back in," Kendrick she said. said.

Even though Prospect Alicja Jemiola, 17, of Prospect High School has an open High School, has been making campus, that doesn't mean good use of her school's open camOpen campus coma creulc inLin\ prunwins iiictituing that all students get to make pus since her freshman year and parking congestion. use of it. has only heard of one car accident "Your parents have a say since.

"There's a McDonald's, Starbucks, and the local Subway or any other such place are in it. They can choose to give you an open or closed campus. It comes with the registration Boston Market right across the street. 1 go to actually quite severe.

"Typically, the students receive a Saturday sheets," said Jemiola.

Starbucks at least twice a week. An open camAlthough the open campus policy works pus is also good to have when you need to go detention in addition to a parking probation if in fact, they have a parking permit. In the case for some schools, it will not work for all. home to get something."

Although Maine South does not allow stu- of juniors, they would get a junior parking Some students of Maine South High School dents to leave for lunch, many of them do. One warning, which means they'd be put on proba- believe that an open campus would create a senior said. "Last year, me and two other guys tion as a senior if they made it in the lottery to better environment, but there are issues that would still need to be resolved for the policy went to Rosario's for lunch everv day. Every, get a permit." said Kendrick.

The aforementioned senior thinks that these to be effective. single da\. and we never aot cauaht."

Many other students, however. don"t get away with leaving school unexcused.

"I'd have to say that quite a few people get caught." said Kendrick.

The consequences of leaving to go eat at

b\ Ashley Koda

by Leah Artwick

Daily Dose of Reality It has come to my attention that the quality o1 Like 'Don't Cha (Wish Your GirlAnd there was a our music has been decreasing (no matter how friend Was Hot Like M e ) ' if that's song in France that good a beat) It seems with recent hit songs; ali he wanted, he'd probably be made fun of how that we have become easily entertained dating her easy it was to make a hit song. (The song 13 about how beautiful a sink is)

True. I have some songs on my (Pod that I'm not exactly PROUD of

And guess what?

IT r 4 HIT/ (and it s pretty catchy.. )

SINKS!

So, if you can dance to it. it can be a hit.

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National Merit Semi-finalists: Lucky 13

by Katherine Gaudyn

The field of potential candidates for scholarships is narrowed to the top four percent of their state. These students—if not chosen as Semi-finalists—receive letters of commendation and opportunities to apply

scholarships. Of the roughly 16,000 applicants, 15,000 will be named Finalists in February of It's just one month into the school year, 2007. Those not chosen are eligible for one of and it's already a record-breaking year.

1,600 specific scholarships financed by corporate On September 13, 2006, the names of the sponsors.

16,000 National Merit SemiThose that ••"^'i!VW' '/••'-• finalists were announced to the are c h o s e n as public, and 13 of those names Finalists have are students at Maine South. several scholarship This is one more Semi-finalist opportunities than the previous year. The available to National Merit Semi-finalists them. About at Maine South for 2006 are 8,200 Finalists Brett Beaugureau, Bettina will receive one Chang, Katherine Gaudyn, of three types James Jaffe, Ryan Mirow, of scholarships.

Joanna Parypinski, Greg Each Finalist is Peterson, Steve Piekos, Andy eligible to win one Schwich, Stacey Svetlichnaya, of 2.500 $2,500 Caroline Tomas, Kristen Unti. scholarships and Jeffrey Wear. awarded by the National Merit The N a t i o n a l Merit Mrs. Kelly. Mr. Claypool and the !\atiomil Merit Semi-finalists Corporation based S c h o l a r s h i p p r o g r a m is administered by the National Merit Corporation. for scholarships open specifically to them. on state representation. Corporate sponsors also In order to qualify as a Semi-finalist, the students The Semi-finalists are the top one-half of give awards; however, their scholarships are first had to be among the 1.4 million students one percent of the test-takers in their state, awarded to students who meet the criteria set by the business. Also exclusive to certain students who took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit or about 16,000 students.

Scholarship Qualifying Test in October of 2005.

The next step for Semi-finalists is their are the college-sponsored scholarships, which are Like the SAT, the PSAT is divided into sections application. They must fill out an application awarded only to students who are attending one of critical readina, math, and writing. and write an essay in order to be considered for of the colleges that sponsor the program.

by Kevin Verre

Comic Mischief "Clever girl"

- The last words of Robert Muldoon before getting killed in the raptor pen in the movie Jurassic Park.

I still don't h a v e l ; ^ a date for homecoming.

Do ya know what the problem is?

Right now, the only girl you should be worried about is the Deinonychus that's behind you.

No. Girls who already have boyfriends, who don't want to walk to the dance and then pay for dinner, or who won't date guys they've never met are the problem.

PLEASE, PRIORITIZE YOUR SAFETY AHEAD OF TEEN ROMANCE.

HUH?!

[AHHHHHHHH!

Thank you for your attention.

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"The Black Dahlia" reeks

by Ron Feiereisel "The Black Dahlia" reall\ let me dow n. I just want to put that out on the table so there's no m\ster} about it. Going into the movie, I'll admit. I was prettv excited. The awesome trailer, w hich I saw attached to another letdow n.

"Miami Vice." coupled w iih the fact that Brian De Palma vvas directing, w as enough to bump it to the very lop of m\ must see list, right above "The Departed" and "Casino Royale."

Needless to say. coming out of the theater.

I vvas practically kicking myself for sitting through the movie. I was in an entirely different state of mind.

"Dahlia" is about the stomach-turning murder of fledgling actress Elizabeth Short, dubbed "The Black Dahlia" by the tabloids, and the in\ estigation of her murder. The officers w ho w heel and deal their w ay from Warrants to Homicide to investigate. Lee Blanchard (Aaron Eckhart) and Bucky Bleichcrl (Josh Hartnett) become intent on solving the case, apparently for no other reason than there's a case to be solved. We never get a clear motivation for the pair to become so obsessed with the Dahlia.

There's no scene that shows wh\ Blanchard and Bleichert become obsessed, other than the brutal nature of the crime. This adds to the sense of confusion that permeates the film.

I think the biggest issue I had with the film vvas that it w as more or less incoherent until the last forty minutes, when connections start being made. The mov ie seems to be about being the investigation of "Holly vv(xxl"s most notorious murder," but in reality, it focuses on two of the detectives that happen to be investigating it.

The V iewer nev er has a clear idea about what the officers are doing to investigate it.

Also, for some reason, the music in the "Dahlia" seems needlessly loud and gaudy. I understand that it was trving to evoke afilmnoir feel by using sharp strings and blaring brass. but in this case, the music seems to swell at the wrong moments and never realK matches the action on the screen. It's distracting.

Other than that, the movie is surprisingly solid, and the performances work for the most part, especiallv Hilary Swank's turn as Madeleine Linscott, the films femmc fatale.

The most surprising performance was from Scarlett Johansson, who played Blanchard's estranged girlfriend and Swank's apparent foil, Kay I^ike. In everj scene, she seemed horribly rigid and uncomfortable, cspeciall) in one scene in which she has a sit down talk with Bucky about their relationship. Hartnett

and Johansson apparent!) vv anted to see w ho could o\ erdct the most, kind of like how Sheen and Brando tr> to out-crazv one another at the end of "Apocalypse Now.' In fact, the scene was laughably phonv. because, at one point. I actually did laugh.

Despite that. "The Black Dahlia" still has a couple of things to brag about. Vilmos Zsigmond's cinematograph) is interesting if nothing else, but until the la.st half hour of the film, it never reaches the intensity required to make "The Black Dahlia" feel like true film noir. Until then, the film just sort of loafs around. Sure, there are plenty of noir conventions used in the film, but it feels more like a vain attempt at pulp detective fiction rather than a true example.

When the film works, like in a scene where Bleichert attempts to warn Blanchard of a set up, it works surprisingly well. Jhe use of slow motion, lighting, and several tin\ sub-

p/litt'i ifiHrlt-w oJroiffHKHnaUKsxow

Josh Hartnett hams it up as Bucky Bleichert. plots working together make it reminiscent of the bab\ stroller shoot-out scene in "The Untouchables." In the sequence, everything blends together perfectly, and even though the movie's already got so much w orking against it. it's clear what "The Black Dahlia" could hav e been, but by the time you realize how brilliant it was. the film is back to being bad.

Other than the last half hour of the film, there's nothing to recommend. It's a shame "The Black Dahlia" didn't live up to the h\pe surrounding it. which isn't an uncommon trend this > ear. It's prettv much par for the course. The boring, monotonous course. (HopcfulK. Martin Scorsese can deliver when "The Departed" drops on October 6.)

by Ale.ui Karas If you are looking for an exciting weekend without the stress of paying at the pump, there is an alternative form ol transportation that travels to one place that Jimmy BufTet v\ ould definitely approve of. The Park Ridge Melra Station is on Summit Street in between Prospect and Touh>. and i I can take you almost anywhere you need to go.

Located in Dcs Plaines at 1472 Market Street, this famous restaurant is easily accessible from (he Union Pacific Northwest Line of the Melra. Cheeseburger in Paradise has great food, friendly servers, and constani entcrtai nment.

The menu contains a wide variety of typical dinner items ranging from seafood to salads.

The restaurant's most popular dishes are the "Not too particular, not tot> pressed" burger that is served with cheddar and veheeta cheeses, ketchup, pickles, and mayo. Another common favorite is the "Cheeseburger in Paradise." As Jimmy Buffet sings in the song, "I like mine with lettuce and tomato. Heinz 57 and french fried p<itat<.^s."

Cheeseburger in Paradise is also known lor their Chocolate Nachos dessert that is perfect for sharing. It is served with ch(xolate over flour nachos that have been fried and sweetened and covered vvith chocolate syrup.

Top that off vvith straw berries, sprinkles, and ice cream. This is quite a dessert aJ'ler such a hearty meal.

If the food isn't enough of a reason to come lo Cheeseburger in Paradise, then the entertainment is sure to convince you.

Almost every night there is some sort of local entertainment and. a few nights a month, there is open karaoke for patrons.

After an hour or two at this classic burger joint, why not cross the street lo Sims Bowl located at 15.^.'? Hllimvood Avenue? This old lime bowling allev is home to a few regulars and leagues, but it ah\ays willing to accept more members into its famih. The atmosphere and bo^viing shoes are both comfortable. T he games are about three dollars each and time really flies while you are keeping your own score.

Traveling one-way from the Park Ridge Metra Station to the Des Plaines stop costs two dollars and fifteen cents. Don't forget to check travel times before you leav e. And you never knowâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;maybe this weekend I'll "Catch ya' on the Metra,"

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"Studio 60" rocks the Sunset Strip TV as it will always be

by Marty Diamond Few television writers hold more than one spot among the greatest television of all time.

Even fewer have consistently great shows as well as movies. Yet Aaron Sorkin has managed to hold both spots. With credits ranging from "A Few Good Men" to "'Sports Night" to, most recently. "The West Wing." it's no wonder that Sorkin's newest creation. "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" is stirring up interest among critics.

The show itself revolves around the making of a sketch comedy show, very much like "Saturday Nisiht Live." Sorkin demonstrates it's

deliveries.

Any show is nothing without quality acting, and "Studio 60" doesn't disappoint. One of the nicest things about the fledgling show is seeing how Matthew Perry, whose timing and deliveries were never fully taken advantage of—some might even say misused—on '"Friends," is finally able to flex his acting muscle with some quality scripts. Amanda Peet. whose career has been on the upswing lateK (see "Syriana"), turns in a stellar performance as well, truly becoming her character.

Naturally, some of Sorkin's favorites return.

Mathew Perry and others put in a solid perjormance on "Studio 60' not all fun and games on the set. Essentially, the show is a drama about a comedy show.

In the pilot, we are. introduced to executive producer Wes Mendell (guest star Judd Hirsh). who is trying to get his newest sketch on the air but is stopped by the network censors. He agrees to let it be cut, but five minutes into the live broadcast, he storms onto the set and goes on a rant about television making people dumber. Of course, this doesn't go well with the network, so he gets the boot. And that's how we meet Jordan McDeere (Amanda Peet), the new network president, who calls in some new executive producers. Danny Tripp and Matt Albie (Bradle> Whitford and Matthew Perry, respecively). The series of events that follows shows the relationships between the characters and the brilliance of Sorkin's writing: a dialogue driven stor\' with incredibly welldefined characters. The witty banter within is the stuff that few writers are capable of writing.

Even fewer actors cein pull off the timing and

including Bradley Whitford. As usual, he is perfect for the role he is given (a recovering cocaine addict, yet respected director). Another carry-over fi"om "The West Wing," Timothy Busfield, plays a producer on the show who becomes pivotal in the first episode. One nice touch is a guest appearance from Felicity Huffman (from Sorkin's ""Sports Night," her good television show). I'm sure Josh Molina, another Sorkin mainstay, will be on the show at some point in time.

Sorkin also manages to incorjjorate his own brand of politics (more liberal but not insane) into the show, making one of the character's plots revolve around Pat Robertson. Some may agree with his political statements but they make for great jokes and better drama.

"Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" has a lot of potential to be great. It may even fill the void that'"Arrested Developmem" left behind. With Aaron Sorkin at the helm. I'm not w orried about the direction that "'Studio 60" is headed.

/n' Vince Zicls TV has been a part of people's lives since its invention. Shows like. "Leave it to Beaver" and '"Happy Days," were on when people first worshipped television prograinming. Over the years, good shows pop up and disappear from TV. Ii has given up clever wit and original plot lines for high drama and stupid humor. Thus, reality TV has taken over viewer's minds for the quick buck.

Thinking of reality shows as •clever TV programming" is idiotic. They are lowbudgei programs that use people's emotions and real life actions for ratings.

Such reality shows include: "Cops," "Amazing Race." "So \\m Think You Can Dance," "Blind Date." •"Jerry Springer."

"Next." or '"American Idol." These shows have huge fan bases without even lifting up a pencil. ""Laguna Beach" is about real teens living in Southern California. MTV follows around members of a love triangle and their fi-iends in hopes for an original show that has huge ratings. After the first episode, the show became a hit and the number two show on MTV, next to the ""Real World."

Supposedly, the real life drama "Laguna Beach" is a live, almost unedited show.

Somehow, though, people in the show never have trouble with words or never mumble like people do in real life.

This sty le of reality TV show, where they script what people say so it's more cdg\, is how these shows have such a big audience.

The new season of ""Survivor" is also i trying to get ratings through racial drama.

Tlie way they are going to separate teams this season is by race. Even though it is obvious what is politically wrong with this show, it will probably have the highest rating of any other season.

A show like this is probably too good to miss, but how do you know the network executives aren't mutilating the show, even for ratings? All they need is an off color joke or a racial slur and they get recognition.

As we move into the future, TV will become more extreme than it already is.

Imagine all the TV networks competing, to produce the most fanatical show, so tfaey can win in the ratings. When humans evolve, so do their machines. TV will grow into something tliat man cannot control; its then when TV will control our lives. Now if you'll excuse me, that commercial told aie to buv a sofa. «' -^ •

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"Dead Rising'' a gem of a game

"Wicked" raises the musical theatre bar

been in the mall by counting down the time until

by Tom Berg Whenever someone talks about "Resident the helicopter arri\ es. You can do whatever you Evil" or "Night of the Living Dead," the same want to survive until the helicopter arrives, but word comes to e\eryone"s minds: zombies. to advance the story, you need to complete the Zombies that always find a way to scare the game's missions, which are called case files. daylights out of us. Zombies are commonly Each case file runs on a set schedule, and if you're late to a case file, then all the case files associated with horror, and with good reason.

The first zombie game to come to the Xbox are inaccessible and you can't advance the 360 is "Dead Rising," a game that takes place story. in a mall with hordes of zombies waiting to eat This time frame leads to the biggest problem your brains. This game was definitely one of the with the game: the save system. The only places better games to you can save in come out over the game are in the summer. bathrooms or the Even though it "home base" of the probably won't game, the mall's be the best of security center. the year, at least These bathrooms it passed some are dispersed at time on those about one to each rainy sumn, section of the mall. days.

However, if you save on one end of The game the mall, and you takes place in the town plmlÂŤ<oiirles\oflGN.<om h a V C tO b C a t t h C Frank West enters the zombie infested mall. other end of the of Willamette Colorado. mall in 20 game Frank West, the protagonist, is a freelance minutes, then you've practically lost. However, photojournalist. who flies into the town via if you do meet this untimely fate, the game lets helicopter on a tip he received. He finds the you restart from the beginning with all of your town is blocked off by the military, and there current stats. is some sort of riot going on in the town. He Of course, the developers give you more to asks to be dropped off on the roof of the local do than just kill zombies. There are people who shopping mall to get his story together and asks have gone insane from the events happening. to be picked up in three days. West finds the These people, aptly named "psychopaths," mall infested with zombies, and he has to keep serve as the bosses of the game. himself alive for three days, trying the get the The rewards these tasks offer are mainly in story of his career. the form of prestige points. Frank can level up The game's plot isn't dazzling, but it's using these points, which increases your attack enough to give an excuse to shoot at those skill, your life bar, and how manv items you can returned from the dead. The audio during game hold, among other things. But perhaps the best play is that of a standard mall's soundtrack: thing the leveling system has to offer is new soothing music. This completeK contrasts w ith hand-to-hand techniques to use on zombies, the scenario, but supports the scener} nicel\. ranging from the standard roundhouse kick to One of the major things that make this the judo throw, or even to the disembowelment different than other zombie games is that of your victim. practical!} anvthing and everjthing you find "Dead Rising" is one of the more enjoyable is a weapon. Is the only store nearby a kid's games for Xbox 360, if only for the variety store? Take a toy sword and bash through a of wajs to go around killing zombies. It is crowd. Onh option a grocery store? Grab presented nicely, and the developers didn't cut a shopping cart and push your way through. corners w hen it comes to game pla\. Although The \arietN of weapons that this game offers not as memorable in the same way as the contributes to the amazing replav value, as "Resident E\ 11" series, you'll never forget the finding the funniest w eapon to kill zombies w ith endless varietv of kills the game offers. You is an accomplishment on it's ow n. know you've hit gaming gold once you mow The game keeps track of how long you've dow n a pack of zombies w ith a law n mower.

bx Jen Ingbertsen A few munchkins short of the yellow brick road, this acclaimed hit is still as entertaining as it was from the star When opened.

Ana Gasteyer gave a brilliant performance along side many others in the dazzling spectacle of the script which was brought to life from Gregory Maguire's novel, "Wicked.'"

The back story of the novel has intrigued lots of fine arts lovers since the musical debuted. "Wicked: A New Musical" has taken over theaters by storm since it first came to Broadway in Chicago in mid-summer 2005.

If you loved "The Wizard of Oz," you will be blownawa\ by "Wicked." .lust what did happen before Dorothy fell in from above? Quirky puns and laughable lines will keep you going through the wonders of Galinda the Good and the so called "Wicked" Witch of the West and how their paths had crossed before Dorothy and Toto dropped in to pa\ a visit. Wonderfully designed costumes give the play a wonderful sense of imagination to its audience. Amazing vocals will electrify you in the dazzling performance of its cast along with the stunning choreography of the flying monkeys.

This popular show will continue to run in Chicago through Februar} 5, 2007. Also.

Day of Performance drawings are held for the seating in the first tw o rows in the theater.

Tuesdays through Fridays, two hours before each performance, 10 names are drawn from entry forms for the first 20 seats. Up to two tickets may be purchased at 25 dollars a piece. Cash and l.D. are required.

"Wicked" is performed at the Oriental 1 heatre, also known as the Ford Center for Performing Arts, u hich opened on May 8. 1926.

It was one of the first theaters in Chicago to show picture shows. In 1978. due to the age and wear effecting the building, the theater was added to the Federal National Registrv of Historic Places in hope of restoration by the cit\. The theater continued running films until it fell into a desolate condition in 1981 and was closed down. In 1996. Chicago's Mayor Richard M. Dalev announced that the Oriental would undergo repair and be fulh restored for live shows. In 1998. the Oriental was once again opened.

If you find yourself lacking in enthusiasm for the passion of the stage, as so many others ma\ enjoy, just simply click your heels together and make \our way to downtown Chicago,

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Normalcy: back in style byXander Tapling

a healthier caliber.

Now, Madrid isn't playing favorites by This is a relatively odd topic for me. seeing disqualifying only non-Spanish models, either. as I am not a big fan of fashion; however. 1 am They have set a base requirement that models a big fan of commenting, criticizing, and in must have a BMl (Body-Mass Index) of at least general, bashing those in places of fame and 18. This would disallow British supermodel power. The other day, I found an article by Kate Moss from competing as well as the Andrew Hay talking about famous Spanish model Spain banning skinny Esther Canadas. models from fashion shows.

The mayor of Now, the model part didn't Milan is also seeking particularly interest me. but a "similar ban for her the ban part did, because city's show unless it wherever there are bans, could find a solution to there are people whining "sick" looking models." about them.

It's her city to govern as she sees fit and, frankly, There actually was it provides a less a good reason behind dangerous role model Madrid's banning of for young women if the overly-skinny models from supermodels they see in the shows: too many young nearly every magazine girls and women were were quite so gaunt. beginning to develop eating problems like anorexia When designers and bulimia in an attempt from Madrid and to look like the models Milan were asked for being showcased during their opinions on the the shows. The organizers ban, they both "either also said they wanted declined to comment or to "project an image of said they did not want beauty and health, rather to become involved than waif-like, or heroin in the controversy." chic look." Alright, first Smart move. However, of all. "heroin chic?" For unlike other continental those of you who choose fashion authorities, not to remember the rather London Fashion Week gruesome details of your said that it wouldn't put of diet-blog.com health class, heroin is an Super-skinny models have long caused restrictions on the size addictive drug that slowly of models the designers concerns over impressionable teens. destroys your body and mind Can anyone tell use to make their outfits. me when it was considered cool to look like a The Association in Defense of Attention skeleton in a skin-bag? for Anorexia and Bulimia in Spain supported Of course, with all new rules, someone the ban because, as one might guess, they has to disagree. In this case, it was Miss have been pushing for a rule like this since the Cathy Gould. Gould is the North American â&#x20AC;˘90s.

With all that said and done, do we even Director of the Elite modeling agency. Her response is very predictable, however, playing know what "normal" is anymore? The media the prejudice card. Gould questioned. "What has spun our attention around iconic figures about discrimination against the models, and that we should all conform to in order to be what about the freedom of the designers?" "perfect." but there are a few who stand up She also states that this action could spoil the and do the right thing for the sake of doing the right thing. Madrid, my hat is oflFto you. Just careers of naturally thin models.

Ms. Gould, sit down please. Designers are, because models are called perfect and beautiful by reputation, quite brilliant artists. 1 have by fashion critics, it doesn't mean that they complete faith in their ability to adapt their are health). Girls, women, listen: Long story designs and ingenious patterns to fit women of short, be comfortable with yourself.

"That would be good. I am a senior and can drive."

Sarah Jewgieniew '07

"That's cool. Ixt's do it."

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-Martin Gembis '08

"It \\ould be a gcxxj idea if the kids came back to their next class."

-Brian Kinell '09

"It should be allowed onh for seniors and juniors."

-Caroline Wiison '10

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RAAB; coming to a hallway near you

by Bettina Chang I'm sure you've all heard of RAK, better known as Random Acts of Kindness. The idea is that the little things, when done selflessly and unexpectedly, can make people smile. Help someone pick up their books when they drop them. Smile at someone when you have one of those awkward encounters in an empty hallway.

Hold a door for someone, perhaps.

What I'm talking about are the oppositeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; RAAB, the term I coin for Random Acts of Asinine Behavior Apparently, kindness has gone out of style at Maine South. This is a trend I've noticed since school began a month ago. People in the halls are tapping on that little freshman's shoulder just to see him turn 180 degrees with a mammoth backpack. When you drop a water bottle, people kick it around and play hallway soccer Tell me, fellow students, why in the world do you do it?

1 was walking into school one morning, after successfully maneuvering my way through the battleground known as the Maine South parking lot. With many near-death encounters behind me, I stepped up to the glass doors leading to the suicide T. There, a student was standing on the other side, talking to his friends. As he saw

me approaching, he reached his hand out as if he fear that I was concealing weapons and was to open the door. But wait, 1 thought chivalry trying to protect the general health and safety had long since lost its ''cool" factor with high of Maine South? 1 think not. The only reason school boys. Unfortunately, 1 was, perhaps to get a couple was right. Instead of opening laughs from his friends. We the door, he grabbed the handle didn't know each other. We and held it shut as I moved to (at the time) didn't have pull it open. anything against each other The first thought to run There was no rhyme nor through my head was "Do I reason. When you commit know you?" I admit, 1 am not a RAAB, you are simply completely enemy-less, and being a jerk. And maybe there are countless other people watching your friends be who would play this small joke a jerk to some random kid on me. Upon second glance, 1 does make you laugh, but asserted that no, I did not know really, what does that say the boy blocking my entrance. about you? drawing by Ron leireisel My next thought was (and I Here's the kicker: after Have vou been victim to RAAB? voiced this out loud), "is that holding the door shut for really necessary?" The boy was snickering on about 10 seconds, he let go. 1 pushed through the other side of the glass. He obviously had the door, walked right by him and his posse, no answer to the question. and went off to class, rendering the entire And that's where the randomness comes in. encounter all the more pointless. So perhaps The fact is, RAABs are just downright mean. this boy gained satisfaction from making me 10 Was there a reason for this boy to hold the seconds late to class that day, but I walked away door shut against me? Was he attempting to knowing that in two weeks, the entire school prevent me from receiving my education? Did would be reading about his AB.

Protest at Grant Park shows power of the people

by Jake Wilson On Thursday October 5. a nationwide protest will take place. All over the country, people will be united in glorious ideological harmony.

On October 5, there is a planned mass protest to protect liberty. More specifically, there is a mass protest against the Bush administration.

I was made aware of this protest when one of my friends handed me a wrinkled flyer that was put together by the events organizers, the Alliance for Global Justice. 1 read the flyer, and in it, I saw my chance to make a difference in this world. I will be at Grant Park at noon this Thursday, and Fm willing to accept any punishment that 1 receive for going there. That is my right, and that is my duty.

In the past five years, we have seen some rather alarming losses of human rights. For example, the highly publicized and incredibly atrocious acts of torture that have been photographed at the U.S. run military prison Guantanamo Bay show that our policies on torture are not in line with the internationally accepted regulations put forward by the Geneva Convention. He is currently attempting to work with Congress to create legislation that will "set ground rules so suspects can be interrogated."

However, I believe we abeady have a ground rule: torture is wrong, no matter the case. Why do we need any otherrule? Whetheryou believe Islamic radicals to be right or wrong does not matter They are still human, and thusly they should be treated with the respect that we would give any other human. I'm not accusing the Bush administration of endorsing torture because, quite frankly, there is no evidence that he has ordered anybody to be tortured. I do however expect the President to exercise his Executive duty and make those people who do break the law answer to the law.

However, my personal beliefs on President Bush are not the focus of this article; it is to explain why I'm protesting. I'm protesting because 1 truly believe that if 1 don't, who will? If 1 don't care enough about my life to take an active stand in politics, I can't expect anyone else to do the same. And if no one takes an active role in politics, how can 1 expect anything to get done? As far as conventional politics go. 1 have no political voice. 1 cannot vote, so politicians generally don't care whether I approve of their policies or not. So the only way for me to tell the government what 1 think is to be one of the thousands who protest.

If you thmk I'm being overly dramatic then I ask you, what should I do? Bow my head like a subject to his lordship? It is my duty as a person to fight for what I believe in. And whether that fight comes in the form of a brawl, a debate, or an election, Fm still required to do what I think is right.

My opinion is irrelevant. In the end, it's none of my business what your political views are.

I shouldn't care if you're as outraged as I am.

I shouldn't even care if you know that things like Guantanamo Bay happen. What 1 do care about is if you fight for what you believe. Why do you think I'm wrong? Why are politics not important? Why is it not a problem we should have to deal with? You can believe those things.

Truly you can. But you must recognize why you believe them. I implore you: use the skills that you learn at school every day. Think for God's sake, think.

And so, 1 march. On Thursday, October 5, there will be a gathering at Grant Park at noon to protest the policies of the Bush Administration.

We will march on Federal Plaza and meet there at 4:30. And remember, it's not important whether we succeed or fail. All that matters is that we tried to make a difference.

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Travesty vs. Morality

by Jen Ingbretson Imagine you are sitting on a plane, munching on your peanuts, enjoying the view. Over the PA system, your pilot announces that there has been terrorist activity in the country and your plane is going to be grounded. What thoughts are running through your head?

It"s been almost six years since I've heard those words on a direct flight to Florida. That morning, flying out of O'Hare on September II. a little after 8:30, thoughts began racing.

Relieved to know that the plane I was on was safe and being landed. I worried over the other members of my family who had left at 7 o'clock that terrible morning, and for the residents of New York.

Thankfully, everyone in my family who traveled that day was alright. During the week of my vacation, I couldn't help but think how lucky we were to not have been on one of those planes.

One of the biggest events in U.S. history since Pearl Harbor, the attacks of September II, 2001, hit home for everyone. Whether in the air, in New York, or miles away in school, the news caused a ripple throughout the world. Through every major disaster the world has faced, there comes a somewhat realistic tale of the actual events through a motion picture.

The film "United 93'" debuted in theaters months ago and displayed the valiant efforts of the passengers on the tragic flight that was taken down in Pennsylvania. As heard on the cockpit

blackbox recorder, the story of flight 93 is the very definition of heroism. As the terrorists began to head for their target, the passengers banded together and took over the plane, crashing into a desolate field. In doing so. they sacrificed their lives, which were unfortunateK lost, but then also saved countless numbers of others who could have perished.

The actors of "United 93" were not famous celebrities trying to improve their resumes.

They were average people who were taking part in something they believed was right.

Very recently, "'World Trade Center," the story of New York Port Authority officers who had the courage to run in when everyone else was running out. opened in theaters. The publicity of both movies was mixed in terms of the principles of producing the film so soon after the attack, and also feelings of pride and respect for those who survived in the tragic events of 9/11.

To be remembered in history textbooks or even motion pictures isn't the same as selling publicity and making a mockery of a terrible event. To remember history, we must first be able to fully comprehend what happened with our own eyes. Whichever way we each choose to remember, we must capture the emotion and know what it feels like to see one of the defining moments that has shaped history.

History-based films to show that there are people willing to help give hope to humanity in times of great doubt and suffering for this great country.

Letter to the editors Dear Editors: The news article in the Southwords edition dated September 8, 2006, entitled, "Insight on the conflict in the Middle East" . should have been an Op. Ed. column. The author selectively presented an unbalanced perspective of the war between Israel and Hezbollah. I am writing to provide additional information from an Israeli perspective: - Hezbollah is a terrorist organization because they took responsibility for bombing the U.S. Embassy in Beirut in the I980's.

- Like Hammas, Hezbollah is committed to the destruction of the State of Israel, opposing a two state solution.

- The weapons and money Hezbollah receives, comes from Iran through Syria. Both countties also support the destruction of Israel.

- Hezbollah participated in the assassination of

Lebanon's popular and moderate Prime Minister, deliberately weakening the legitimate national government.

- Hezbollah kidnapped two Israeli soldiers and held them as hostages while asking for the release of thousands of prisoners held by Israel.

- Their refusal to return the soldiers while resorting to terrorist tactics precipitated the conflict in July.

- The U.S. support for Israel's rights to exist and defend herself from terrorists groups will place us in opposition to those radical Islamists responsible for 9/11 and other acts of terror.

They threaten legitimate western democratic governments around the world. This is the war we are in.

Jay S. Karant Social Worker Alternative Resource Center

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eoiiarsj h\' Keisey Keith "Grey's Anatomy." against my wishes, has moved from Sunday nights at nine following "Desperate Housewives" to Thursday nights at eight in order to compete with CBS's "CSl." I am the type of person that watches TV in blocks. 1 watch a few shows on one night and that fills my quota for the week. As I looked at the "TV Guide." to see what would be on before or after "Grey's" that 1 might watch, 1 was shocked to see that "Survivor" still had a primetime slot on CBS. Although "Grey's Anatomy" didn't premiere until September 2 1 , 1 didn't have much homework on Thursday, so I decided to watch "Survivor: Cook Island." I was shocked when I saw that the teams were divided by race.

The "tribes" consisted of the White Tribe, the African-American Tribe, the Asian-American Tribe, and the Latino Tribe, with five members to a tribe. In recent years, "Survivor" has spiced things up to attract viewers with versions of the show, like battle of the sexes or the young vs. the old, but never has producer Mark Burnett gone to such an extreme.

Initially, I was repulsed by the thought of people competing not just for a prize, but also for racial superiority. Although it is not exactly like Hitler trying to create the perfect race, it has a touch of that sickening ideology in its purpose.

The shows' creators claim that the idea arose because the applicants had so much "ethnic pride" and decided to divide them on that basis.

Yet a person of Korean descent and a Japanese person on the Asian-American team don't have the same ethnicity to have pride in. The same case goes for a Russian and an Irishmen.

These broad assumptions made by people and their ethnicities are the source of many of racial prejudices and stereotypes.

Despite the show's insensitivity and ignorance, it might actually fuel some interesting discussions. Many people are afraid to talk about racial issues fearing that they won't be politically correct or will offend someone in the process. If there is any place where we have seen inhibitions thrown out the window, it is on reality TV. I cannot see heated discussions not happening when the racial divides are so blatantly obvious to the participants. It will be interesting to watch this experiment unfold as the competitors have willingly agreed to push the limits of racial issues in the twenty first century.

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Racing to the finishline Gins' tennis strong

by Ogilvie Zavala

in third place with 17:06. Karl Karrasch, also with a time of 17:06, finished in fourth place.

Although this year there is a small varsity During nice, sunny, 75 degree weather, the team, everyone on the boys" cross-country team team was able to bring home twentieth, twentyis pulling their weight to keep the team in the lead. fourth, twenty-ninth, and thirtieth place out of "The boys' cross country team is off to a 88 places from the Lyon Township Invite on good start; we won the Maine East 207 Invite. September 2. During the three-mile relay. Tim We were able to obtain first, second, third, and O'Hare was able to obtain twentieth place. fourth place in the meet," said Coach Nordahl. In twenty-fourth place, Karl Karrasch came In order to stay ahead of the game, the in with a time of 16:18. In twenty-ninth and boys' cross-country team has been running 10 thirtieth place, Ryan Lynn and Brett Beaugureau miles every day since the summer. Everyone finished strong with times 16:30 and 16:33. on the team has both increased his speed and Just within this past summer, the boys' decreased his time by 30 seconds since last year. cross-country team has run over 700 miles "Our goal this year is to make it to during practice. During the school year, Sectionals and State," said Coach Nordahl. they run an average of about 500 miles.

So far this season, the team has With their sincere dedication, this season is run three races with much s u c c e s s . bound to be a successful one. And if that isn't "When we went to the Lyons Township meet, enough, they have their four personal goals it was as if we started where we left off last year: they are hoping to achieve. These consist of fast and strong," said varsity captain Karl Karrach. supporting each teammate to improve and In the Maine East 207 Invite, arriving succeed, exhibit positive sportsmanship in first place, Brett Beaugureau was able internally and externally, train and compete to obtain a time of 16:51 in the three-mile aggressively without fear, and advance to relay. Finishing in second place, Tim O'Hare, the state meet every year. The goals are set received a time of 16:52. Rvan Lvnn arrived high, but the boys are up for the challenge.

Girls' Swimming win at Hoffman

by Colleen Muszynski

(40). Divers Katy McCourtney and Courtney Fuller both earned a top-six ranking for diving.

The girls' swim team has been hard at work Notable swims included a first-place win practicing in the pool since the week before for the 200 medley relay, Lauren Zitkus, Sarah school started. With a strong group of juniors, Walsh, Madeline Sarran and Colleen Muszynski a solid core of sophomores, and three new (1:58.86), a second-place win for Lauren Zitkus freshmen, the varsity swim team, led by senior in the 200 individual medley (2:25.56), second captains Kelsey Keith and Colleen Muszynski, place for Leah Artwick in the 50 free (26.93), is looking forward to a successful year. second for Sarah Walsh in the 100 free (57.89), The team had four solid weeks of practice to first for Muszynski, Kathryn Larocca, Artwick, get themselves ready for their first dual meet and Walsh in the 200 free relay (1:47.48), first against Maine East on Friday, September in the 100 backstroke for Zitkus (1:06.34) and 8. Even with most of the girls swimming second for Angle Sulimowicz (1:16.13), first off-events on Friday night, both the JV and for Walsh in the 100 breastroke (1:08.17).

Varsity Hawks easily beat the Demons, with a and first for Artwick, Muszynski, Larocca J V score of 111 to 61 and a varsity score of 116 and Zitkus in the 400 free relay (3:58.12). to 61. The varsity girls swept every individual The team and Coach Deger could not have and relay event, including diving, with Courtnev been more pleased with their performance. Maine Fuller's first place score of 137.10 points. South's victory was made even sweeter after the The real test came on Saturday morning Hawks took first in the traditional "apple relay" at Hoffman Estates, and the varsity girls met at the very end of the meet. As captain Kelsey the challenge with full force. The varsity Keith put it, "The entire meet was just amazing." team swept all three relays and absolutely The win at Hoffman Estates was incredible, dominated the invite. With a final score of and if it at all indicates the outcome of 174, the Hawks emerged victorious over the rest of the year, this swim season Rolling Meadows (133). Hoffman (102). should promise to be an exciting one.

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by Meghan O 'Keefe This year's varsity girls' tennis team is off to a great start. They have great players, a dedicated coach, and a very busy schedule.

Coach Eckhardt is working hard to make sure these girls do as well as possible. Actually, that's the number one goal for this season.

"The main goal for the season is to qualify as many players as possible for State," says Eckhardt. This involves a lot of hard work, time and effort, though.

The team is busy nearly every day of the week. They play in three or four dual conference meets every week. Practices fill the other days, showing just how committed they really are to their goal.

Something that's different from last year is that they are playing tougher teams, such as New Trier, Glenbrook, and Evanston.

Those big names don't intimidate this solid team, though. Even after a loss to Glenbrook South on September 14, with a very close score of 3-4. they are keeping up with the success of the preceding years.

On September 16, the girls tied for second in the Hawk Invite at Maine South. Stacey Svetlichnaya, a senior, won her division.

Placing second were Theresa Loera. Sam Krawitz, and Tina Hold, all singles players.

In doubles, Christina Allen and Katherine Gaudyn also placed second. Overall, this meet appropriately reflected the amount of sweat these girls have devoted to their sport.

Although the team is strong a as whole, there are some players who have been known to go above and beyond this year.

In singles, the top players are Theresa Loera and Kate Paczkowski. The doubles team of Courtney Hoglund and Kasia Kociuba is also impressive. This year's captains for varsity are Kociuba and Loera. both seniors.

This team isn't all work and no play, though. Pasta parties and laser tag are both activities the team likes to do together, just for fun. Coach Eckhardt describes them as being "a really close team." making them and overall stronger unit.

As this season gets tougher, with conference the first weekend in October, the players are sure to maintain their strength in tennis and teamwork. They are working endless hours striving towards state, but they are having flm along the way. With their strong work ethic and sense of companionship, they are twice as likely to succeed this season, no matter who they are up against.

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on to beat Rochester High School, 2-1. The Hawks then had Under the leadership of head varsity coach an impressive Tim Spiegel and senior captains Tom Sullivan, a l l - a r o u n d « Arthur Dinvemo, and Danny Colapietro, the win a g a i n s t boys' soccer team is off to a scorching 7-1-1 S p r i n g f i e l d start. Tom Sullivan leads the team with six L u t h e r a n , goals, while Arthur Dinvemo tops the team in shutting them assists with four. His all-around play has also out 5-0. produced four goals, which ranks second on The team the squad. also posted a The Hawks' offense and defense seem to 4-1-0 record in be firing on all cylinders. The defense has only the Pepsi Soccer given up six goals in nine games, including four S h o w d o w n . shutouts. Junior goalie John Michael Kulnig is This is one of giving up less than a goal a game on average the biggest high for the season. school soccer The boys' soccer team won the Quincy Notre tournaments in Dame Tournament September 2. They beat the the Midwest and , host team, Quincy Notre Dame, 1-0. for their is considered first win of the season. The team then went an excellent test for all competing teams.

Unfortunately, the Hawks lost to Lake Zurich,

a top 10 team

n the first round but put forth a valiant effort. In the consolation bracket.

Maine South rebounded by shutting out Timothy Christian, 4-0. The boys' soccer team then went on to beat Larkin 2-1. Oak Park also fell to the Hawks 2-1 in the next round. To finish up the tournament, the team shut out Rolling Meadows 2-0 in a well played game.

Coach Tim Spiegel has been the varsity head coach for seven years and most recently, has led his team to a regional championship jroHmgbyRonieiereisei ovcr Schaumburg in 200 The Hawks hope too continue the winning on September 30.

Golfers have their eyes on the prize

Boys' Golf As the season drives on. Coach Dave Scott hopes to steer his golfers onto the green and out of the

leadership from the juniors and seniors." As for seniors Mike Atas, Carmen Corvino, Chris Dardi, Ryan Mirow. and Bobby Tazioli, their experience will be the reason that much of their best golf is

4 record and has consistently placed at and around the top ten in several 20 team meets.

According to Coach Scott, the team's success so far can be attributed to " a mixture of some solid play from the underclassmen and

boys 'golf team. shot a 43 over nine holes. Caccomo's 43 at the end of the meet was the deciding score. The Hawks hope to keep refining their games in time for conference, which starts on September 28.

by Nick Ryter

Girls'Golf The future looked bright last year for the girls golf team, but the Hawks may actually look back on this year fondly, even without seniors Katie Katz and Melissa Miller.

"Our goal for this year is to really come together and play our best golf in time for the Regional, and this year I believe we have a better chance than ever for getting through our Regional." said Head Coach Jeff Hamman.

Similarto lastyear's team is strong leadership from seniors. Emily Miller and Kelly Connell.

But the difference this year, and quite possibly the reason for more expected success, is the strong play of the underclassmen. Juniors Jessie Griffin. Megan Millon, and Nicole Mirjanich have helped out, while sophomore Abby Miller and freshman Rachel Oberheide have made big impacts despite their lack of experience.

As of press time the girls are 4-4 overall and 2-1 in conference, but have won three of their last five head-to-head meets. The Hawks beat Ressurection 208-200. Glenbrook North 233201. and Evanston 208-171 in key victories so far this fall.