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VOL. 46, NO. 1 Students show their Hawk Pride. From left to right: Emmanuel Arenas, Mike Clarke, Matt Moersh, Kevin Kowalski, Tom Rossi, Kevin Morrisoe.

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South students place in Skills USA contest

allotted time that were eventually designers in the world.

The competition lasted from 8:00 combined to create an overall website. ver the summer, two Maine to 4:00. They were given a series The challenges covered several of South Students, Chris Anderson of challenges to complete in the the current skills necessary to be and Nick Espevik, competed in the national level of SkillsUSA. Their SkillsUSA advisor on the trip was Mr. Bruce Atkinson. The competition was held in Kansas City, Missouri for one week. There, the students competed in a web design competition against several other students and achieved 15th place in the country.

The competition was held in the H. Roe Bartle Hall of the Kansas City Convention Center on June 25.

The team earned the opportunity to compete at this level when they won first place at the state competition back in early spring.

The team was told upon arrival to the informational meeting that just by competing at the national level, they Nick Espevik and Chris Anderson compete at the Skills USA were considered to be in the top 2% of competition. their peer web designers in the nation and in the top 1% of their peer web

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successful in today’s market.

During the rest of the trip, the group visited many booths of sponsoring organizations, businesses, and schools.

All had information about the various jobs in the electronics world. In addition, the group had some time to visit some local museums such as the Harry Truman Museum. Lastly, they attended the SkillsUSA sponsored trip to a local amusement park.

Maine South currently has a SkillsUSA chapter that plans to continue to compete in the various competitions that are offered at the state, and perhaps the national levels.

Along with Maine South, Maine East and Maine West represent District 207 in several of the other competitions available through SkillsUSA. Any students that are interested in learning more about the Maine South chapter of SkillsUSA are told to contact Mr. Atkinson in V-121-A or at batkinson@maine207.org.

Lights, turf, action: MS Friday night lights underway Jackie Hazlett-Morris and Ashley Kozubal NEWS EDITORS

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Mr. Inserra believes that now “there will be a different kind of crowd,” at night games. He says the lights will probably attract more students to night games, but that the Saturday games will still be more

activities. Mr. Inserra hopes that soon the fields will be of use to Park District groups, as well.

Maine South held a raffle to pick a student to turn on the lights. Mr. Dutmers was selected and he chose Chris Anderson to turn on the lights at the first Friday night game in Maine South’s history.

However, the lights weren’t always so popular.

L as t ye ar, t he re we re many complaints about the possibility of lights on the football field. Many neighboring homeowners were afraid that the family- oriented. bright lights and night games would The use of the fields soon may interfere with their privacy and their not be limited to just Maine South peace. So far this season, there have been no significant complaints about the night games.

Maine South is hoping to have a great season under the lights.

“The new turf will help give more space at Maine South for all school programs .”

-Mr. Inserra

PHOTO BY CHRIS ANDERSON

ver the summer, Maine South had some changes around the school, and included in these was the installation of the lights and turf on Wilson field. The new lights and turf have caused quite an impact at Maine South. The new turf has increased the overall usage of the field. The lights also increase the available practice time for fall and spring teams. The school no longer has to rent lights for late practices, saving the school money with this long term investment.

Now, athletic teams and P.E classes can use the field even if it rains.

Previously, the outside sports would have to move inside, moving the indoor sports around, causing further confusion. PE classes can be held on the field without disturbing the field.

Football players are at an advantage as well; because the turf is softer than the ground, getting tackled isn’t as harmful. It’s a lot easier to run on the field because of the increased traction compared to that of the ground. Also the soccer balls get a real ‘roll’ because of the even surface.

Though the amount of school property students can use for physical activities is limited, now students can use the fields all season without overusing them. Mr. Inserra, varsity football coach, said, “The fields never had a break, they were always in use so they were overworn.”

Mr. Inserra explained that the new field “it is for everyone to enjoy.”

Hawkettes, cheerleaders, band, baseball, soccer, football, and many other activities can use this field.

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Clout scandal rocks students at U of I

politicians—the eyes that seemed to matter the the University of Iowa at almost double the cost. most in this case.

Frustrated applicants aren’t the only ones who STAFF WRITER It is important to understand that in have reacted to the news. U of I students have had t’s that time of year again, and as many students circumstances such as these one can’t put all the some very strong, if very differing, opinions on these begin to prepare for college, they might find that blame on the U of I admissions officials. In many matters. Julie Ball, a grad student, told one tribune they need something reporter, “I feel there more than their books hasn’t been enough heat and pencils. The put on the president and Chicago Tribune has chancellor.” Sophomore discovered that the Obinna Osuji looks upon University of Illinois the clout scandal with a has allegedly been very cynical eye. “That’s accepting students how life is. People with with political pull power and money get i n f av or of m ore ahead.” Cynicism seems academically qualified to be the underlying students. effect of this situation.

Un i v e r s it y of The suspicious behavior Illinois officials are going on behind the now opening up scenes of a supposedly ab out “C ate gor y fair system is a pretty I,” a classification unnerving thought, and system they created it seems to cast a dark to ke ep track of shadow over the whole the applications of circumstance. students with clout.

These effects may In a story featured be felt by some Maine on National Public South students as college Radio, U of I’s former draws nearer and nearer. associate director It is something on many of admissions, Abel Gov. Pat Quinn offered a rationale for firing James Montgomery and Frances Carroll, University of people’s minds, and Montoya, explained when situations like this Illinois trustees that refused to resign in aftermath of giant scandal at the school. the workings of arise one can’t help but Category I. cases, their directors exercised their authority wonder how it might affect them.

Whenever a particular liaison called the and pushed for certain students’ acceptance.

Stephanie Maksymiu, a career counselor in admissions office and asked about an applicant, Abel Montoya claimed before a state commission Maine South’s Career Resource Center, believes that Montoya was informed and he would then investigating the scandal that he was overruled by while the scandal might have some serious effects promptly mark the file as Category I. As this was his director when he attempted to deny under- on people, things may not change much in the way apparently not enough qualified applicants. of college applications. to garner the attention Even still, this U of I always has some of the most applications of t h e a d m i s s i ons extra push granted by from Maine South every year, and although Ms. officers, the application Category I was quite Maksymiu believes this won’t change, there is a was also marked with a possibly the difference possibility people’s feelings on the application large red stripe down between rejection process may. “We like things to be fair. This sort of the middle. and acceptance for thing doesn’t sit well with people.” However, she According to one these not necessarily believes there may be some good as a result of all Tribune report, one q u a l i f i e d b u t this mess. “Some monitoring may be put in place such applicant was a definitely influential as a result,” Ms. Maksymiu says. “People may begin relative of Tony Rezko, students. While this to pay closer attention.” the now-convicted may have been a The clout scandal seems to elicit pessimism and associate and onegodsend to some, to disappointment in the system people everywhere time fundraiser for others it was more rely on. Although there is undoubtedly some former governor Rod like a curse. discontentment being felt to say the least, perhaps Blagojevich. His scores Many rejected there is a silver lining in this cloud. were very low, and one students who believe The University of Illinois is still a good school admissions official was they were qualified and perhaps after this slip, it will allow the school, reported saying, “Let f e e l s l i g h t e d b y with the help of its students and community, to me know when the C at e g o r y I ; a n d redeem itself in the eyes of society. denial letter can go out.” rightfully so, many would say. One applicant, It may, however, mar the opinions of the once He was, of course, accepted, along with about William Jones, felt much the same. “I was a mostly honorable school irrevocably and change people’s 800 other applicants who, by some uncertain A student,” Jones told NPR in an interview. “When I thoughts on the sanctity of the once trusted school standards, could be considered unqualified. originally applied to U of I, I guess I cockily thought system. The people will finally be able to decide the They were, however, considered qualified in the I was a shoo-in, but apparently not.” In the end, outcome of the corrupt school system that once eyes of some powerful university officials and Jones ended up paying out-or-state tuition to go to controlled the outcome of all of its applicants.

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“We like things to be fair.

This sort of thing doesn’t sit well with people.”

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Maine South freshmen faculty Ashley Kozubal

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Mr. Kirk Disrude Mr. Disrude is the new crosstraining teacher and wrestling coach.

He attended Rolling Meadows High School. His favorite memory from high school was being a senior leader, which gave him the taste of what his career would be. If he was at a different job, it would still be in the fitness i n d u s t r y.

The best thing that he did this summer was he proposed to someone he has known for 18 years

Mr. Stefan Fritz Mr. Fritz is a new math teacher at Maine South. His hometown is Peekskill, New York. He attended Hendrick Hudson High School. His favorite high school memory is a model car battle in his physics class.

He came to work at Maine South because it is a great school, and he felt comfortable since he was a student teacher at South. If he could be anywhere else right now, he would be in the woods of New England. If he wasn’t a teacher, his job would be learning how to build houses. The best thing he did this summer was going bungee jumping in Switzerland.

Mr. Matthew Hanes

attended Elk Grove High School. His favorite memory from high school was spending 4/8 periods of the day in the art room. He likes to play and Mr. Hanes is a new choir director. coach hockey in his free time. If he His favorite memory from high wasn’t teaching at Maine South, he school was would be teaching somewhere else singing for or trying to make it as an artist. The t he Pop e best thing that he did this summer was Mass in vacationing in France.

St. Peter’s Basilica ( Va t i c a n City). If h e w a s n’t working at Ms. Wagner is a new science S out h, he teacher. Her hometown is Toronto, would be a meteorologist or chef. Canada. She has three children: Cailey, If he was somewhere else he would Killiaw, and being singing in a professional choir Margot. She in the city. attended B i s h o p’s College in Quebec.

She c ame to work Ms. Keith is the new Fine Arts a t M a i n e Department Chair at south. Her S o u t h hometown is right here in Park Ridge. because she She is married, has a son named was very excited about Project Lead Hayden, the Way. If she could be anywhere and four else, she would be in Europe. The best pets. She thing that she did this summer was attended leading Segway tours of Chicago and Hersey High attended POE training at VIC. School. Her favorite memory of high school is playing pit for the Mr. Young is another new math musicals and performing in show teacher at south. His hometown choir. If she could be anywhere else is Rockford. she would be vacationing in Trinidad. H e i s The best thing she did this summer married and was taking an art class with her son has one pet. and getting a new job at Maine South. He attended She is very excited to be at Maine G u i l f o r d South.

High School.

His favorite high school memory was Friday night football games with friends. In his Mr. Pruc free time, he likes to go to Cubs is a new art games and to play golf and softball. teacher this If he was wasn’t working, he would y e a r. Hi s be in Australia. The best thing that hometown he did this summer was he finished is Des remodeling his kitchen and floors.

Plaines. He has one pet cat named Goose. He

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U of I Rube Goldberg Team helps out EMHE

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ost Maine South students have probably seen Ty Pennington and his show, “Extreme Makeover Home Edition,” or EMHE. It is a reality TV show that reaches out to the unfortunate and turns their lives around when an entire volunteer crew puts its efforts together and remodels or rebuilds a family’s home.

Many of the families chosen to participate have been touched by a natural disaster. Others have a family member with a serious illness and the colossal medical bills do not allow them to have a nice house with basic needs.

This is where the EMHE crew steps in. The show sends the family on a nice week-long vacation while it fixes their house or builds them a new one. This, and the fact that the crew is entirely made up of volunteers and that all the materials for construction are donated, make this program one of the most selfless projects of the human heart, both on and off-screen.

This season, however, the program decided to add a little spice as well as science to the show. And physics has got a lot to do with it.

Many students at Maine South have at some point of their high school career built a Rube Goldberg contraption for Physics class, or at least they’ve heard about it. The basic idea is that contraption is started by

some kind of movement or motion of when considering that this was the EMHE. The task given to the team was that of building a Rube Goldberg the first object by the user, which then team’s first year.

Even better, the U of I Rube contraption that would demolish a activates another object in motion, which activates another object, and Goldberg Team has many Maine house on one of the episodes.

The team had to work very quickly so on. At the end of the cycle, a goal is South members other than James. accomplished, which can be anything “Half of the team is made up of MS and ran on a tight schedule. “We had most of our ranging from putting members give us a golf ball on a tee, the PHOTO COURTESY JAMES KRYGER ideas for the project goal of Maine South’s and then three of Accelerated Physics us spent two days class last year, to building it and demolishing a house, filming. We had a as was the goal of a total of three days contraption used on from when we were EMHE and the task contacted to when of a few very talented we had to be ready U of I students. to film so we had a A little over a year quick turn around,” ago, the University of says Jimmy.

Illinois at UrbanaThe episode is Champaign did not Extreme Makeover Home Edition host, Ty Pennington (center) with have a Rube Goldberg James Kryger (fourth from the left) and other members of the U of I scheduled to air at the end of October Team. That changed Rube Goldberg Team. on EMHE on ABC. when Maine South’s very own 2007 graduate James Kryger graduates who participated in Rube So maybe instead of watching the Goldberg in high school. They are totally unreal “reality shows” like “The started it last year.

While at Maine South, Kryger Graham Stapleton, Cori Johnson, Hills” or the overly pompous “Teen participated in the Rube Goldberg Doug Tanaka, Connor Simmons and Cribs,” more of us should tune it to Team for two years. He and his Matt Abtahi. The rest of the team EMHE and see for ourselves just how teammates won a state title in 2006. is made up of U of I students that far group effort, love, and of course, When Kryger went to U of I, are interested in Rube Goldberg,” Physics, can go.

The entire event was a massive however, he noticed that the school says James. It’s amazing how in a didn’t have a Rube Goldberg Team. school such as large U of I there is collaboration of the students and the That did not stop him from expanding an academic club that is half Maine crew that turned out to be a great his love for Physics. He started the South alumni; it says a lot of good success. The skills of the workers, the love for Physics of the students, and team by himself and led it to great things about our school.

Due to the enormous first-year the selfless compassion of both helped success. “We won Regionals and then took second at Nationals,” says James. success of U of I’s Rube Goldberg a family in need by giving them a new That’s amazing success, especially Team, the team was contacted by home and people to call heroes.

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ith the new school year underway, Maine South has already gone through some major changes. One of the most noticeable changes at Maine South is the new turf at Wilson Field along with the lights.

These, with the enthusiasm of Maine South students, give the games a new energized feel.

Sadly, however, Maine South will no longer have a color guard team.

The team was canceled because there were not enough students willing to go out for the team.

Additionally, there were changes to the library. Soft and tablet seating (soft seating with small attached tables for the tablet computers) were added.

This extra seating will allow more

Along with more space, there are also new rooms located inside the library, such as the new student council office and the new Southwords Office.

“Having a new office for Southwords will help everyone with organization and knowing where exactly they are supposed to go when they need something,” says Kaci Zimmerman, Junior and Commentary Editor.

Outside of the library there are changes as well. The girls’ locker room no longer resembles a cave. New lights and red lockers brighten up the entire area.

“I like all the new things. I like the locker rooms the most because they look cleaner and brighter,” said Junior Kate O’Grady.

In addition to the new locker room, there are also new tiles in the

cafeteria which bring more color to improve the school’s look. Also, the spec gym has new red doors. This is great for sports events as it shows how fired up Maine South’s teams are.

Another new addition are the new PC tablets that are in all classrooms.

These tablets allow teachers to show notes over the projector, instead of having to write all the notes out on the board. The notes in turn look neater and are easier to follow.

“The PC tablets are nice and more modern than the overheads that are ancient,” said Junior Haley Parker.

Additionally, new technology was installed in room C114 and new Dell computers were installed in both computer labs. These new computers feature a bigger monitor screen for multi-tasking and faster computer for quick processing.

M r. B e e r ’s We b Te c h Communications class has been the first to use the computers. Also as a part of new technology at Maine South, students will now be able to reach their teachers by phone with the new voice mail system. This system includes a regular ten-digit including an area code along with an extension number (usually four numbers long).

This will assist students in contacting their teachers.

“In case I missed school or if I have a quick question for my teacher I will be able to get a hold of them quickly instead of waiting a long time to get a reply back from an e-mail,” said Matt Blum, Junior.

With all of the new changes at Maine South we can already tell that this 2009-2010 school year will be a great one.

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Attention freshmen: rules of the halls Asha Kirchhoff FEATURES EDITOR

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s the school bells sound and music floods the halls, Maine South students begin to drift to class—or in the case of freshmen— they run. With their oversized backpacks and frantic expressions, freshmen are often the victims of calls of “Freshie, freshie!” To avoid these confrontations, upper-classmen have offered forth advice so that, in the words of Junior Elisabeth Roames, freshmen can, “Stay calm, cool, and collected.”

Due to a series of beginner’s mistakes, freshmen are often easily identified as they struggle, doubled over, under the burden of a rectangular, overstuffed backpack. Luckily, several simple steps can aid freshmen in once again attaining an erect stature.

First, one must “Utilize lockers!” said sophomore Austin Bryniarski.

By scheduling regular locker visits, one will achieve a lighter and more

organized bag. However, if one’s locker is located on the prime real estate in the PA wing, this might be difficult. Yet even if one must travel from the A wing to the auditorium, “Don’t run in the hallways because you’ll look like a dork,” said Ariel Clark. Thomas Siwek also warns that running freshmen are apt to be tripped, and instead says that one should “walk outside to get to class on time.”

Nevertheless, on those inevitable days when one must carr y 17 textbooks, there is still a way to reduce the bulge. “If you have a full backpack you should carry some of your books in your hands so it’s not as big,” said sophomore Jimmy Loomos. Overall, there are many ways to lighten one’s backpack.

Surprisingly, students don’t lug around about a tree’s worth of paper for fun; homework must be finished.

While workbook pages may seem anything but useful, freshman year is not a good time to slack off.

“Get a good start because it determines the rest of your high school career,” said junior Michael Unti. Fellow junior Sammi Niese also remarked, “Have fun with your classes. Don’t overstress.” Luckily, a range of resources are available to help balance these two ideals.

A good location for a work session is the newly redone library. “The library is a great place if you need some quick help,” said Sophomore Matt Garvey. Students can use new computers or lounge in beanbags while scribbling all 59 Spanish translations. Students writing a paper can do so in the writing lab, and the math lab is open all day.

For help outside of school, one can visit the COACH program in room C134. There, Monday through Friday, upper-classmen tutor in every subject. However, the greatest resource remains one’s teachers.

“Have good relationships with your teachers,” said junior Ali Mangialardi.

“They can recommend you for other

programs.”

Looking at different clubs and sports teams is one of the most enjoyable parts of freshman year.

Freshman year is the time to “have fun while you can,” as junior Mary Ann Bennet said.

“Don’t worry too much because it’s still early on. Join lots of clubs,” said junior Sam Okrasinski. Maine South certainly offers a wide variety of clubs to choose from, ranging from French Club, to Martial Arts Club, to Ecology Club.

Ju n i or Ky l e Sut s c h e k a l s o recommends that one should “try out for sports even if you think you won’t make it.” While the football team is most well-known, one can also play almost every sport at competitive and intramural levels.

However, perhaps the most important thing to remember is that high school is all about meeting new types of people. As Nick Kowalczyk said, “Make a lot of new friends. Take the risk.”

German exchange a cultural vacation Lydia Ramsey

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n June 18, 30 Maine 207 high school students and three teachers departed on the trip of the summer. Headed toward the Frankfurt Airport in Germany, these students and teachers were prepared for all the exciting chances to experience German culture.

The students had previously been visited by students from Markgrafen Gymnasium, which is in Karlsruhe, Germany, in mid-October of last year. The German Gymnasium is the American equivalent of a middle school and high school combined.

Now was the time for the Americans to go and stay with their German partners.

There were so many different places to visit during the two-week visit that it’s amazing it was all fit in. The group got the opportunity to explore the cities of Karlsruhe, Mannheim, Freiburg, Tubingen, Heidelberg, Stuttgart, and even Strassburg, France. In addition to this, they also were able to experience the culture of the “Swarzwald” or Black Forest. The weekends were spent with the host families, where they were free to experience the social life of Germany, check out the immense

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history of the country, public transportation and explore “Europa to their recycling of Park,” which was a mix almost e ver yt hing between “Disney World” that could possibly be themes and “Six Flags” saved. Bakeries with rides. fresh rolls and breads One of t he most filled the streets with exciting trips was the good smells, and there one to Freiburg, where was an “Eis Café,” or the students got a tour fancy ice cream store at f rom a 14 t h -centur y almost every corner. costumed woman who Getting to shared historical stories PHOTO COURTESY LYDIA RAMSEY know all of the about the city, with A few Maine South students pose with their German partners. wonderful students its f rig htfully hig h from Markgrafen cathedral and its odd drainage system between German and American Gymnasium was an experience of its that created little tiny canals next to classrooms. German students go to own. Not only were the American the streets. Anyone who fell into such school in the morning, sit through students introduced to other German little canals would have to marry a lessons in a different order each day partners, but the friends of their Freiburg woman. Needless to say, a of the week, and generally get out of partner, creating a whole new realm member of the group fell in, and had school around lunch time. There are of friendships. It also brought the to propose causing many laughs and more languages studied in school, group of Maine Township students good times. including Latin. Grading is also much closer than they’ve ever been to one Another highlight of the trip was different, and classes stick together another. visiting the town of Strassburg in as a homeroom for the entirety of This trip to Germany was one France. It was such a difference to go the day. most students will never forget. from German society, to a blend of The culture of Germany is so It was full of adventure, learning, both German and French cultures. much different than that of the United friendships, and amazing times.

The street performers were very States, that it was amazing the group Leaving was such a sad sight that it interesting, and a boat tour on the survived without any more major seemed like most would never want river Ill proved to be quite a beautiful blunders than walking into the girls’ to leave. Thankfully, the trip will be experience. bathroom. There was so much to planned again in two years for all While attending school for a day, learn from the European way of those who take German or now have it was easy to point out the differences life: from their incredible forms of an interest in the language.

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Nike comes to Maine South Caileen Bazarek

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ith the Hawks’ last Friday night football game being so packed, it’s hard to believe that Maine South could have gotten any more popular, but it has.

“Five Days to Friday,” one of Nike’s newest programs, originated two years ago. Nike recognized Maine South from reports of its football team in the Chicago Tribune, which stated that our team was ranked in the top-ten preseason teams and as one of the most successful and competitive powerhouses in Illinois. Our football team program is considered so powerful that it was the only high school in Illinois to get to participate in this program.

“The program’s main goal is to not only get the team ready for the big game, but also bring in the rest of the students, different clubs, and the community,” Nike public relations associate Cindy Hamilton said. They reached their goal by not only speaking out to student athletes, but by also contacting Maine South’s student newspaper, radio and broadcasting students, cheerleaders, and neighbors. And for students not participating in these clubs? “The week is still a great experience. When students went into lunch, the Nike bus was there for them to participate in a shoe design contest, where the winner got shoes,” said Hamilton.

Also, new Nike dog tags for our Hawks’ Football team were given out. During lounge or lunch, the football players would show their dog tags and go in the bus. The bus was personalized especially for Maine South with a number 71 jersey and the Maine South Hawks’ emblem on the wall.

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The Nike ID station was used to create one’s personalized shoes.

school.

“Tailgate Central,” Nike’s area open to anyone the week of the game, was open not only for students contacted, but for everyone to get excited for the game and to cheer on their team at 4:30 on game day. The first 500 students who arrived at the game were also given T-shirts to go along with the school’s “black out” game theme. “It‘s just a good time for students to bond with their classmates and show their pride for their school all week,” said Hamilton.

By the looks of it, Nike reached their goal of getting the PHOTO BY CAILEEN BAZAREK community involved, since before the game the estimate of people attending was near 10,000.

One of the neatest, most inspiring things that Nike did for students was h av i n g c re at e d a video for the football players to watch before kickoff. The video had clips of many different students Maine South football players play NCAA 2010 inside the Nike Bus. wishing the team “Design-a-Shoe” station. luck, and even a clip from a professional athlete.

On a wall near the station, there were multiple Even though the Nike program is focusing shoes hung up on the wall, leaving a spot open for mainly on the football game, it’s nice that they Maine South’s design. The football players ‘design involved many other clubs and teams and the was given to Mr. Inserra at the banquet that Nike community in supporting our school and showing hosted for the players the night before the game, just how proud we are of Maine South. and will be the first shoe in the bus designed by a

ur first stop lets off right in the center of an extremely fast-paced neighborhood on Damen and Milwaukee. It is quite simple to get there; just get on the Blue Line at Cumberland inbound heading towards Forest Park and take it to the Damen Stop. There, many unique restaurants of various cuisines and shops satisfying every style can be found.

One of the restaurants that stand from the pack is Smoke Daddy’s, located at 1804 W. Division Street (773-772-6656). Smoke Daddy’s boasts a limited menu, but every item can be considered a specialty. Whether one wants chicken or pulled pork, their famous barbecue sauce turns ordinary chicken into something spectacular. It’s a great place to go with a large group of friends because the menu also contains several sample platters, which are great for sharing at an easily affordable price.

Unlike most barbecue joints there are also many non-meat alternatives. Their Barbecue Vegetable Sandwich is fantastic and has the taste of real meat, with a smoky flavor that’s a barbecue lover’s dream. Their world famous mac-and-cheese, made with various cheeses and topped with bread crumbs is outstanding and the ultimate treat for any eater. Don’t forget to bring your furry friend along because outdoor seating is dog-friendly as well.

After that smoky flavor, an excellent refreshing treat is in order. For this, there is no better place than iCream, 1533 N Milwaukee Ave, (773342-2834).

This ice cream shop, in the heart of Wicker Park, is like no other; it is literally the only one of its kind. At iCream, through an interesting and innovative process, the ice cream is made instantly in front of the customer after he chooses ice cream, flavoring, color, and mix-ins.

From there, the ingredients are poured into a blender and exposed to liquid nitrogen (dry ice).

This freezes the creation of ice cream instantly and the customer’s concoction is scooped and served in an eco-friendly cup.

For a smoky-filled extravaganza and a hightech ice cream experience, be sure to take the Blue Line for a ride to Damen. It is a guaranteed amazing time.

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s August starts to wrap up, autumn comes into clear view, so why not start it off with some new music? The month of September might just have more anticipated album releases than the entire summer. Here’s just a peek at what’s coming up this month.

On the 11th, Jay-Z releases “The Blueprint 3,” his eleventh studio album. Produced mostly by Kanye West, the album is actually the first to have cover art without him on the front. He’s made plenty of charttopping albums in his career, and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. The lead single for this album is “Run This Town,” featuring Rihanna and West. His ability to collaborate with other artists really shines in this track. The other single entitled “D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)” starts with a saxophone and a part of “Na Na Hey Hey Goodbye” that really proves that “The Blueprint 3” is going to be one of the best hip-hop albums to come out this year.

The next album is Muse’s “The Resistance.” The British rockers have gained a highly-devoted fanbase,

and after a three-year break, they are legends Pearl Jam with their album returning. The band’s unbelievable “Backspacer.” Pearl Jam has released many chart-topping live performances albums in their and distinct career, and their style have debut album, e ar ne d t he m “ Te n ,” w h i c h many awards was re-released and lots of earlier this year respect. You can in March, has sold hear two songs over nine million from the album, copies in the US. “Uprising” and This will be Pearl “United States Jam’s ninth album. of Eurasia,” on The only single their website. from this one is “Uprising” is a Jay-Z’s new album, “The Blueprint “The Fixer,” which little on the long 3,” is due out September 11. side at just over five minutes, but has an upbeat and catchy feel to it. The it has a great fist-pumping chorus song is just fun, something that will and their distinct spacey sound. On make you want to dance. Guitarist the other hand, “United States of Mike McCready said, “I like the Eurasia” sounds a lot like a song by sparseness of the songs and the way Queen, hearing it for the first time will that Brendan pulled us together and remind you of “Bohemian Rhapsody.” made us play as good as we could.” It It starts off very slow and intimate, will be released in Target on the 20th, then transforms into a huge mess of and everywhere else on the 22nd.

Being released on the 29th is sound, with Matthew Bellamy belting out vocals like he never has before, Paramore’s “Brand New Eyes”, their and finally ending with a small piano third studio album. They are also ballad. Look for this one at your local going on tour on the same day.

Paramore rocketed to fame after record store on the 14th.

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peaked at #15 on the Billboard 200.

The first single “Ignorance” was released in July. If you think that their other single “Decode” marked a new sound for the band, you’re mistaken.

Ignorance sounds exactly like a classic Paramore song, with a punk pop tune and charismatic vocals that show that even under the pressure of fame, Paramore’s junior album will be something to look forward to.

Alice in Chains is releasing their first album in nearly fourteen years, entitled “Black Gives Way to Blue.”

After the passing of lead singer Layne Staley, the band unofficially disbanded, but after recruiting William DuVall, they started writing a new album. The first single “A Looking in View” is a very guitar-heavy track, and sounds much darker than the previous decade of their music. DuVall really gives his best on this one, and while not sounding exactly like the old band, it sounds distinctly better. Single number two is “Check My Brain.”

It’s got a really nice, grungy crunch, and even with Staley gone, this song proves that they can still rock. “Black Gives Way to Blue” will be coming on the 29th.

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school horror flick “Jennifer’s Body” opening September 18, and the starstudded film “New York, I Love You” staring Shia LaBeouf, Natalie Portman, Bradley Cooper.

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The hottest stars to see this fall (from left): Shia Labeouf, Zach Galifianakis, Robert Pattinson, Megan Fox, and John Cusack.

Movies:

Broncos” due out October 30, star smaller names such as Michael Angarano, and “Flight of the Conchords’” Jemaine Clement. This film was made by the cr creators who brought you “Napoleon Dynamite,” and is about a boy who gets his sci-fi novel stolen by one o of the biggest authors in the genre. Fi Finally, in November, the epic thriller “2012” comes out on the 13th, starin staring John Cusack who is trying to save his family from the apocalypse ap pocalyp ypse that was predicted centuries t ri tu ries es ago by the Mayans.

S this fall, don’t think So that there will be nothing to do or see because there are definitely plenty of movies that will get fans flocking to theaters everywhere and sitting on the edge of their seats.

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After 50 years, WMTH to have a big reunion Josh Timm

things. Music programs were basic, but programs for children and news were also created. Even the Maine East Mother’s club had a show on timely topics. The success for WMTH at Maine East kept growing, and stations were set up at the new schools; Maine West, Maine South, and Maine North picked up on the success of WMTH and started sharing broadcasting.

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history of WMTH from the people who made it themselves. Closing the weekend, on the 27th, there will be a big celebratory breakfast and a special program of vivid memories, live entertainment, and many fantastic surprises. Cyndia Schaulis, the faculty sponsor at Maine East from 19651970, said that an important part of the reunion is the chance for broadcasting students to talk to alumni. Interaction between student and alumni is so important because it gives students an alternate perspective to what they are doing. Mrs. Schaulis adds, “[The reason why] the alumni are so interested in and are working so hard on this celebration is their feeling that the work with WMTH gave them a step-up in their careers...

They want today’s students to have the same opportunities they did.”

WMTH was, and still is a life changing experience for all kids and adults involved with it, and could prove to be an important step for anyone interested in broadcasting, or any career, for that matter. Vince Pinelli, who helped manage WMTH from 1980 – 1985 says, ”Maine South is a great school because it realizes that each student must find out who they are and what they want to do with their lives.” WMTH helps students discover who they are, what they like to do, and give them an advantage in any career path they choose.

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hroughout this past summer in the Hollywood scene, several famous musicians, politicians, actors, and leaders passed away. To some of us, they were our heroes, our idols, and most importantly, they were people we looked up to.

Starting from early summer, actor David Carradine died in a hotel room in Thailand on June 4. He was 72, and officials stated that he possibly committed suicide but it is still undetermined. Many know him as Bill from the famous “Kill Bill” movies.

On June 23, Ed McMahon died peacefully at the age of 86. He is best known from “The Tonight Show” as Johnny Carson’s sidekick.

On June 25, we lost two very important Hollywood stars. Far-

rah Fawcett and Michael Jackson.

Fawcett is best known for her role in the hit ‘70s show, “Charlie’s Angels.”

Michael Jackson died from cardiac arrest at the age of 50. Tests are still being done to figure out what really happened in regards to Michael Jackson’s startling death. Some of Jackson’s most famous songs are “Thriller,” “Billie Jean,” and “Beat It.” He has won 13 Grammys, and had 17 number-one singles.

On June 28, TV’s most wellknown pitchman died from hypertensive heart disease. Billy Mays, also 50, is most recognizable with his big black beard, loud voice, thumbs up, and his persuasive commercials.

July 1, actor Karl Malden passed away at age 97. He won several awards and starred in many famous movies since 1940. On July 4, Steve McNair former Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens QB died from

a gunshot wound to the head. He was only 36 years old. On July 6, at the age of 95, Oscar G. Mayer passed away. He is most commonly known for the processed meat that has its very own song. On July 17, Walter Cronkite passed away after a long illness. He was America’s favorite anchorman from 1962 to 1981. He had been by our country’s side for a very long time and he was a wonderful man.

John Hughes died on August 6, from a heart attack at the age of 59.

Many know him from the 1980s teen movies such as “Ferris Buellers Day Off,” “Sixteen Candles,” and “The Breakfast Club.” August 11, Eunice Kennedy Shriver who battled Addison’s disease for a few years died at 88. She is the founder of the Special Olympics and sister of John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Edward Kennedy. August 13, Lester William

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radio program, the high schools were broadcasting video.

After all of WMTH’s success and t Maine East, 50 years ago, in some radios clearing up, WMTH a Social Studies classroom, a switched to 90.5 FM and boosted its student told his teacher Otto Koehler signal strength by purchasing a new about the idea of having a broadcast transmitter. Currently, you can listen station for the school. The idea turned to WMTH-Radio for Maine South into a request, and was brought to by tuning in to 90.5 FM on Tuesday, student council. Student council did and you can watch WMTH-TV by everything it could to get the station visiting Mainesouthtv.org. Check out on air, and it went up in the fall of the WMTH programs to see what 1959. 2009 is the 50th anniversary fantastic content your fellow students of the WMTH (Maine Township) have produced. radio broadcasting station. 50 years of The reunion is scheduled for the broadcasting is a cause for celebration, weekend of September 25, and it is and on September 25, 26, and open to all involved with WMTH. 27, there will be a celebration On the 25th, there will be a tour of open to everyone involved the WMTH studios. After the tour, with WMTH, no matter how there will be a large gathering of remotely. people from 8 p.m. to midnight.

In the beginning of the On September 26, students, a station’s life, the signal for the panel of WMTH alumni, onstation came from a 16-watt air talent, news reporters, transmitter from the Maine producers, management, East’s tower. During the first technical wizards, and a host of few years on the air, taped other web, broadcasting, and educational programming, non-broadcasting professionals sports contests, and several student-created programs A student participates in a WMTH broadcast whose lives have been impacted

by WMTH will gather together were being broadcasted from from previous years at Maine South. for a conference about WMTH. high atop the Maine East tower.

The radio station became popular Maine East, South, West, and North This conference is very important quickly, and the music department had the ability to send not just sound to current students involved with drew in an even bigger audience by waves, but videos. By the year 1974 WMTH so they can get a perspective broadcasting “The Messiah” live. As each Maine Township High School about the other schools’ stations, a WMTH was becoming more popular made television production courses better understanding of broadcasting with students, it started to do amazing available to students. Just like the from professionals, and an amazing STAFF WRITER

Celebrity:

Polsfuss, better known as Les Paul died at age 94 from complications with pneumonia. Les Paul changed the world of music with the electric guitar and multi track recording. On August 26, Massachusetts senator Edward M. Kennedy died at the age of 77 from suffering a brain tumor.

He was the third longest-serving member of the United States Senate in American history, and had helped to win so many important American battles. Voting rights, education, immigration reform, national service, the minimum wage, and equality for minorities, women, the disabled and gay Americans were all a part of his accomplishments.

Every single person listed above was important person to the world.

They helped us laugh, cry, smile, feel happy, and feel better about ourselves. They will all greatly be missed and forever remembered.

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Lolla comes back again Gabby and Dominique Guerra

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housands of music fans, this past summer, rocked out at Lollapalooza. If you’ve never heard of Lollapalooza, it’s a three-day annual summer festival taking place at Grant Park. The event was revived in Chicago by Perry Farrell of Jane’s Addiction.

Every year, thousands of people attend Lollapalooza to see over 100 bands entertain them with astounding performances. Big-name bands in the past include Weezer, Kanye West, Radiohead, Red Hot C h i l i Peppers and plenty more. These b a n d s raised the b ar h i g h .

Ho w e v e r, this year’s l i n e up r a i s e d it even higher.

Setting the bar higher was simple, with A view of the 2009 Lollapalooza Music Festival in Grant headliners Park. like Kings of Leon, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Depeche musical artists worth mentioning Mode, Jane’s Addiction, and The are Vampire Weekend, The Airborne Killers. Kings of Leon played so well Toxic Event, Of Montreal, Fleet that their album sales skyrocketed. Foxes, The Arctic Monkeys, Ida The Yeah Yeah Yeah’s had big shoes Maria, Snoop Dogg, TV on the to fill. They filled in for the Beastie Radio, Ben Folds, and Santigold.

Boys, since MCA, the founder, has The energetic performances of these throat cancer. They definitely filled bands proved memorable because those shoes. Their performance got they loved entertaining as much as the crowd constantly moving. Karen the crowd loved being entertained by O. sang her heart out, and the crowd them. Even if you’re not necessarily a joined her. At one point, she forgot fan of a band playing at lollapalooza, her words, only to be reminded after hearing them, you might find of them by the thousands of fans. yourself wondering why you hadn’t They all forgave her for the mistake given much thought to them before.

The weather wasn’t picture perfect; which was most likely caused by the the concert in Grant Park began as excitement of the crowd.

The Killers gave the performance a rainforest and ended as a desert. of a lifetime: high energy, no mistakes, As cold, wet, and overheated as suspense, and perfection. The fans became, or as much as their band played old favorites like “Mr. feet hurt, the bands definitely made Brightside,” Somebody Told Me,” it worthwhile. There aren’t words and newer hits like “Bones,” “Read that can quite describe the spirit of My Mind,” and “Human,” plus many Lollapalooza. But considering that more. They gave the crowd a scare Lollapalooza is scheduled every year by leaving the stage without playing at Grant Park for the next decade, you “When You Were Young.” When can experience it for yourself.

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nobody thought another song would play, the band rushed out. They played the song with much passion and excellence.

These bands all gave mind-blowing performances, but were definitely not the only must-sees. Lollapalooza is also a great place to discover new and less “mainstream” music. In fact, some bands may impress you enough that you’ll have their songs stuck in your head for days.

With a diverse collection of bands ranging from indie rock to rap, there was something for everyone. Some

‘Inglourious Basterds’ a work of excellence Max Mielecki

fear among the German ranks by using the tactics of an Apache Indian uentin Tarantino is without Resistance. These include taking no a doubt the movie lover’s prisoners, scalping the dead soldiers, director. In every film, he makes and only leaving one alive to tell the allusions to other movies, creating rest of their cruelty. He actually orders a unique feeling that Tarantino’s every man in his company to gather him 100 scalps of Nazi soldiers. It’s gruesome.

Over the course of the film, the two stories intertwine, speeding to event after event that you simply can’t predict.

Although the story is excellent, t he ac ting als o takes center stage in “Inglourious B a s t e r d s ,” i n particular Christoph Waltz, who is rumored to be in the running for Oscar nominations for his role as Hans Brad Pitt as Lt. Aldo Raine in “Inglourious Basterds,” Landa. All those which is in theatres now. It’s a film about Native American war tactics put into the World War II rumors should setting. be true; he really characters exist in the same world deserves it for this performance. you do. A master of the one-liner, his Every movie he makes is as visceral movies are also well-written, and are and deep as the character he portrays. of course incredibly violent.

Other mentions are “The Office’s” B.J. In his latest movie, “Inglourious Novak as a soldier in the Basterds, and Basterds,” he follows an alternate Mike Myers in a cameo as a British history of WWII, a bit of a departure Commander. All in all, “Inglourious from his previous movies that deal Basterds” is a top-notch movie, with mostly criminals living in the which illustrates similarities to Clint present day. But that doesn’t mean it’s Eastwood westerns. It also seems to not as good as his previous work; in answer the statement,“If we did that, fact, it largely surpasses it. we’d be no better than them.”

The story follows two characters It is fascinating to see what the war across a three-year span in Nazi- might have been like if the Americans occupied France from 1941-1944. were as cruel as Nazis or the Viet Cong, Shoshanna Dreyfus (Melanie Laurent, and it leads to other questions of what a French Actress) is an escaped it’d be like if this was happened in the French Jew who eluded capture from Korean or Vietnam wars. If you can’t a Nazi SS Officer named Hans Landa stomach violence, let alone Tarantino (Christoph Waltz, a German Actor) violence, “Inglourious Basterds” will in the beginning of the film; she goes not be good for you. One suggestion is to Paris where she enters into hiding renting it and fast-forwarding through and eventually becomes the owner some of the violent scenes; a few don’t of a local movie theater. The other serve any purpose other than to see story viewers follow is that of an blood splatter. unnamed allied company nicknamed That said, for Tarantino fans, the “Basterds,” led by Aldo Raine, a this movie is an absolute mustsouthern officer played by Brad Pitt. see; for movie lovers, it is good as The Basterds’ mission, as described by entertainment, and excellent as art.

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it’s a convenient spot with all sinks working and any freshmen have a lot of questions when everything in order. they first come to Maine South. When do I 4. Bathroom by the Library: Newly renovated, visit my locker? Which hallway is the best to take? this bathroom is the bathroom design of Maine How big should my backpack be? One of the major South’s future. Hardly used, this bathroom usually questions is which bathroom to avoid. Now, being stays clean. It has great lighting and is very bright a guy, I won’t be able to rank the lady’s restrooms, especially in the afternoon when the sun is coming so this is primarily for the fellas. Every one of the through the glass hallway. The only problem, is that nine bathrooms is unique and has its flaws and the middle sink doesn’t work and there is only one bonuses but some are worse then others. This list soap dispenser, so when you’re washing hands at the is ranking them from worst to best: right sink, you have to lean over to get some suds.

9. Bathroom by the Cafeteria: With only one 3. 3rd Floor A-Wing Bathroom: With all the stall and two urinals, this bathroom gets a lot of awesome accessories of the 1st floor and without the usage being right by the Cafe. It used to always kinks, if you’re on the 2nd floor it’s smarter to go up to smell like smoke, but the 3rd floor bathroom. in the past year it has Power hand dryers, been smoke free to my great lighting, locks knowledge. But it’s on all the stalls, and still, in my opinion, a great view from its the worst bathroom in window make this the the school. prime bathroom when 8. 1st Floor A-Wing you’re in the A-wing.

Bathroom: One of the The only problem is bathrooms that hasn’t that it can get busy gone through recent and there might be a renovation, this is no wait if you’re following doubt the most used Man Law and skipping bathroom. Lighting a urinal. is very poor in this 2.

Sp e c Gy m bathroom and one Bathroom: This of the stalls doesn’t bathroom is just have a lock, which isn’t brimming with convenient. It does Hawk Pride. The have the power hand red, black, and white dryers and the middle color scheme is great sink has a temperature when you’re just not control faucet instead feeling like a Hawk. of just hot and cold Mostly used only by options. But if you athletes before they put it on the hottest hit the field, track, or you will get burned. I court for practice, this personally have done bathroom is usually this multiple times, clean and hardly used and it doesn’t feel during the school day. pleasant at all.

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PA Wi n g you’re going to feel Bathroom: With no pampered. The only renovations done, this This is the best bathroom in Maine South. Even the problem with those is bathroom gives an redundant “Men’s” sign is classy. their water pressure image of how Maine South bathrooms used to isn’t ideal for a quick hand wash. This bathroom look like in the dark ages. Its dull, boring interior can be locked on some days, but if you get lucky is dreary but this bathroom is usually pretty clean. then you’re in for a treat There is some graffiti in the middle stall, however.

1. Auditorium Bathroom: This is hands 6. Boys’ Locker Room Bathroom: This down the best bathroom in the school. The design bathroom just got a new renovation, which pulled of stone floors is simply superb and everything it up from last place. The problem is that there is in this bathroom functions perfectly. It is very no light and you’re practically in the dark when spacious and gets great natural light from its visiting. It’s a high traffic bathroom, though and window. Always maintain in the highest cleanliness can get unsanitary. standards to please parents at performances, this 5. Bathroom by C134: This is the study hall bathroom is usually locked and only on occasional bathroom and gets a lot of traffic so it won’t be days will you be able to enjoy the highest class of the cleanest. It hasn’t been renovated yet, but the boys’ bathrooms.

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“Some paper towels.”

-Emma Russell ‘12

“A TV.” -Jerome Schwich ‘13

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ong gone are the days when simply “keeping in touch” with old friends via Facebook satisfied our socials cravings. No, no. We have to know every last detail of the lives of people that, for the most part, we only vaguely know. (“Oh yeah, I once asked to borrow a pen from her in my freshman study…!”)

It ’s b e c o m e a n addiction for many—maybe not quite of the intensity of say, hard drugs or alcohol, at least, for now. It’s the latest celebrity trend to be seen checking into rehab for things like excessive partying, drinking, and overdosing on prescription drugs, but what about a rehab for Facebook?

If you can identify with five or more of the following, you might as well blast some Amy Winehouse, because you’re headed for rehab.

1. You’re tagged in over 1000 pictures…and you’re a freshman.

2. You update your status multiple times a day because you’re convinced

be expected, but rather you and your friend taking “mirror pictures” in the bathroom of your family’s condo there.

7. You only count relationships as real if they’re “Facebook official.”

8.You add “CALL OR TEXT!” to the end of every one of your statuses because you’re worried about being

“Facebook stalk” on a regular basis.

5. You’ve changed your profile picture more than 10 times…since last week.

6. Your photo album titled “**FlOrIdA sPrInG bReAk!!**” is misleading because it doesn’t contain photos of Floridian scenery, as would

out of contact with people for more than five seconds.

9. You’re not only Facebook friends with your parents, but you use Facebook chat as a frequent substitute for actually talking to them.

10. You avoid homework that involves the use of computers because

you somehow always end up on Facebook for hours.

11. You’re too busy discussing drama on Facebook chat to check the Portal to notice that you are failing math, again.

12. You have searched on Google for a proxy to get access to Facebook during school, even though you know no one is online.

13. You search through 75 pages of bumper stickers to find the “perfect one.”

14. You actually care that “23 of your friends are fans of Megan Fox!” 15. And lastly, you can’t join the high school network because you’re not even in high school yet.

If you or any one you know exhibits many of the behaviors listed above, they may be Facebook addicts.

Luckily, there’s a quick, simple fix. See that little red “X” button in the upper right-hand corner of your computer screen? Click it the next time you feel the urge to spend more than a few minutes on it. That’s it, you’re Facebook free.

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ost realize the crisis stage of our country: men and women losing jobs, homes foreclosing, and stocks plummeting. If you are anything like me this news is old, boring, and has little to do with high school students. Honestly think to yourself: do you hear more about how the economy is affecting the adults or teens? My guess is that you know the news isn’t centered on how we’re being affected by the economic state.

According to one Maine South student, Mairead Downes, “With the bad economy, people are less likely to hire kids…they hire more adults because they feel they need the job more.” Look in any nearby Walgreens, Trader Joe’s, CVS, and see how adults are the majority of the staff. Recent

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studies show that the number of teens being employed has dropped severely. You may be thinking: yeah, I already know that. So I’ll just wait until something opens up. But while you can just wait it out, having no job does massive damage to your wallet.

Even t houg h t he economy is completely horrible, you still need to go to college, right? Teens shouldn’t have to put their future, dreams, and hopes on the back burner just because a company can’t manage their expenses.

So what now? The lack of employment means no money. So who is there to turn to? An

undependable bank? Parents? It seems the problem is insolvable because parents have a million other things these days to be more concerned with. They are worried about keeping up with bills, not losing the house,

and more importantly, keeping their family as stable as possible.

One Maine South student’s feelings on taking money from parents is “every dollar you take [from your parents] is one less dollar to pay for college.” Think about it, in the long run, a job is essential.

We, the teenagers, need jobs to learn responsibility, g ai n e x p e r i e n c e, m a ke some cash, and to “stop relying on your parents.”

What it all comes down to is that jobs are tight and in high demand, which is about as good as the partnership of water and electricity. Even though the job search is a tough battle, stick it out. It will be worth it in the end.

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that your Facebook friends care that you are doing something different than you were an hour ago.

3. You honestly believe that you are the “124th best person to be stuck on a deserted island with” amongst your friends, according to your “Compare People” application.

4. You have a list of people that you

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n the past weeks, my college search has quickly shifted from an in-depth survey of where I will go to school for the next four years to an upsettingly persistent question of what I will do with the rest of my life. Both questions are of equal merit, one might say, and I am sure finding it hard to decipher an answer to either one.

Without my consent, a big, fat question mark has been forced into

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explains that the robots learned to speak English through the World Wide Web; it’s no wonder these two speak the way they do; the internet is not exactly written by Harvard’s most profound English professors.

As for not being able to read the

the symbols. So I’m thinking that the writers, directors, and producers weren’t out to poke fun at one specific race of people.

This is but one example of caricatures that aren’t taken too seriously. Whatever happened to

the space where my head used to be.

My life has been reduced to lists and schedules; college visits, deadlines for applying, and Benjamin Franklin lists are nearly forming wallpaper in my room. And through all of that, I have fine-tuned my already ahead-of-thecurve skills and become an absolute expert at being indecisive.

For those who aren’t familiar with the pains of being irresolute, let me show you a picture of what it looks like. When I was younger, I was the annoying little girl that stood in the candy aisle at Walgreen’s for ten minutes trying to pick which treat I would really like to have. When I got older, I was still the annoying

girl that took forever to order my food at restaurants because I wasn’t sure what I really wanted. In a few months, I will be the girl who sits around until midnight on April 30, unable to decide on a college because I’m not sure which is the right one, for however many reasons.

As I sit here, I am already getting anxiety considering the fact that I could potentially pick the wrong college or choose an ill-fitting major. Rather than think about the possibilities of dissatisfaction with the decision of college, however, I have consistently been trying to remind myself to stop stressing, because, ultimately, the decision I

Speedy Gonzales? Why is it that people were so offended by the amphibian alien Jar Jar Binks from the Star Wars Saga?

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ne of this summer’s most highly anticipated and talked about blockbusters wass “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” allen,”” the sequel m “Transformers.” to the 2007 film Personally, I found nd d the th movie m vie both mo h entertaining and well worth h myy seven sev eveen dollars and fifty cents—gotta nts—gotta love love the he student discount. However, I was was as revie ieews ws, upset in many of the reviews, and eventual solo l o articles, artii cl c l es es, regarding the “apparent a ppaar a r en e nt racism” in the movie. viee.

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make probably won’t make or break my college experience. Chances are that I will enjoy college whether I go to that small school in Wisconsin or that big school in Illinois, and both will prepare me just fine for the next portion of my life. After four years of working hard in high school and getting the scores to make it, college will be fabulous. At least, that’s what I’m telling myself.

I wish I could be sure of myself and confident in my decision-making, but I’m afraid I will always be that girl standing around in the candy aisle.

So…here’s to coping.

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Hawks’ golf soars to begin season Scott Wiliams

play, and a scramble format were all experience and lots of summer play.”

This is great news for the Hawk’s played at the CSL Ryder Cup. he golf team started off hot only Finally, they went on to beat golf team given that they lost a key two days after tryouts, by taking Glenbrook North and Niles West on player in Dave Atas, who graduated second in a ten team tournament GBN’s home course. “I think this is last year. Atas played a large part at Prairie Isle in their first in the success of the 2008 meet of the season. Prairie team. Atas, who was on Isle is always a tough course, varsity for three years, but the Hawks had a great had an overall average of result finishing behind only under 40, and also shot a the tournament’s hosts, the 73 at sectionals last year to Barrington Broncos. qualify for the state meet.

The next day they won This year they are the Maine-Niles Shoot-Out looking for a couple of at Chick Evans. This meet different golfers to step up consists of Maine East, Maine and be playmakers for the South, Maine West, and Niles team, including juniors The 2008 Hawks boys’ varsity golf team. Groessl and West.

Spencer Groessl and Tony They rounded off the first Albano are both returning members Albano. Last year, both week with two consecutive golfers had very impressive meets at Sportsman’s Country Club one of the better teams South has seen numbers as the only sophomores on in Northbrook. The first day was the in the last 10 years,” Coach Dave Scott the varsity squad.

CSL Ryder Cup where the South beat remarked, “We have three seniors and Spencer shot an overall of 40.6 last the North 11-6. Match play, stroke eight juniors all with plenty of golf year, whereas Albano shot an overall SPORTS WRITER

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score of 38.8, only a few strokes behind Atas, the leading senior. The juniors look to build on last year’s success in the 2009 season.

This year the Hawks will host archrival New Trier at the Park Ridge Country Club, their home course.

They will, however, have to go to Glenbrook South’s home course to challenge the Titans.

Coach Scott feels that the Hawks have a very good shot at bringing the Conference Championship home this year. “The most dangerous thing about this team is that we have five or six guys that can play number one,” Scott added. “I’m really looking forward to this year and it looks like it will be a competitive one.”

The Hawks look to continue their great start on the backs of a few key underclassmen as well as a couple seasoned veterans.

Cross country teams start off strong Daniella Kroschel

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fter a great season last year, the boys’ and girls’ cross country teams are back to speed past the competition this season. Both teams made it to State last year, the boys being the first boys’ cross country team ever to qualify for state in Maine South history.

After going through a long, hard season with multiple injuries and sicknesses, the boys were able to see all of their hard work pay off as they made it the state finals.

For the boys’ team, every year they have an alumni race where the whole team runs a time trial. The top five guys last year ran three miles in around 16 and a half minutes. With them as frontrunners, the team had a solid group to lead the races.

They beat New Trier in the first dual meet of the season, and they also came in first against Evanston. Having dominated the CSL South, the team was able to become CSL Conference Champs.

The team has already made some major improvements since last season.

This year at the alumni race, the boys treated the race as a regular workout and ended up with times from 15:50 to 16:00 minutes for three miles. Already they have shed about thirty seconds

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off their starting time last year.

Senior Nick Keenan has high hopes for the team. “I am 100% confident we will advance to the state meet. I want us to win our regional, sectional, and place top 3 in state.

As long as we train right, have good team chemistry, and stay healthy and injury free, Maine South might see their Cross Country team bring home a trophy this year.”

With David Eckhart returning for his 3rd year, striving to set the all-time Maine South record for the 3-mile race, and Seniors Sean Senf, Nick Keenan, Mike Moore and Dylan Wallace following close behind, teams like Peoria and York might find some tough competition coming their way.

The Hawks will get another chance to face the top-ranked team in the state, York High School, in the Palatine meet later this season. Not only is York the best team in state, but they are also ranked second in the nation. If the Hawks are able to pull out the victory against a team of York’s talent it will be a statement win, possibly the greatest victory in Maine South history.

The boys have put in a lot of mileage since the beginning of June, with the top varsity guys running around 900 miles while still waiting

for the huge Lyons Invitational Meet on September 5. This meet will put Mr. Nordahl’s team to the test and really show the other schools what Maine South is made of.

In addition to the boys’ team, the girls ran as a team at the state meet last year for the first time since 1988.

Over the summer the girls ran a lot at the camp, and they are ready for a whole new season.

The team is looking good with a roster of over 70 girls combined on both rosters. They will be competitive both on the Varsity and JV levels, with many of the varsity runners back from last year to form a solid top seven.

Not only are there duel meets during the season, there are also several invitational meets. “Three of our four invitational meets will be very challenging. We start with the Lake Park Invitational, which will have several ranked teams, and then we go to Palatine for another big invite and finish up with a newly added meet at Wheaton North. In fact all 3 invites will have at least 25 teams of which several are ranked in the top 25 in the state,” said Coach Downing.

With many girls running hard at practice, this may be their opportunity to shine. “The Palatine Meet will be challenging, but I think we’ll be just fine,” junior Thea Cudnowski said.

At the sectional meet last year, the team placed fitfth, qualifying them for state; they hope to repeat that this year. While returning to state is a priority, the Hawks also want to win the CSL South Conference for the third year in a row and capture a regional title for the second straight year.

After finishing 20th in state last year, Kristen Zillmer is shooting for another All-State Honor and plans on finishing in the top 10, a personal best for her. Other possible state qualifiers include, Austen Beaugureau (Soph.), Molly Amelse (Jr.), Alexis Sammarco (Jr.), Kimberly Hejza (Soph.), Thea Cudnowski (Jr.), and Eileen Cameron (Jr.).

There are many other girls who might be able to make the top seven and Coach Downing is ready to see who will step up for the challenge.

With such fierce competition during practice each and every girl is forced to compete at her best.

This looks like another great year for the both the boys’ and girls’ cross country programs. The chemistry of both teams is top-notch. All team members compete at practice, but off the course they are like a family. Their talent along with their chemistry are sure to make both teams contenders for a state championship.

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Girls’ volleyball spikes competition Mady Baer SPORTS WRITER

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he Maine South Hawks varsity girls’ volleyball team is determined to play hard in the upcoming season.

“We hope for the team to play well together as a group and bring the mixture of grade levels together,” says head coach Kelly Markworth after a tough season last year.

Wit h a f re s h m an an d t wo sophomores on the team this year, the Hawks are the youngest they have been in years, “The young players add a special quality to the team. Even though they are new to the game, they contribute positively to make our team the best we can be, ” says Morgan Jaeger-Bekker.

The heart and experience that the upperclassmen bring is unmatchable.

“As far as offense goes, our returning senior Amy Kutska brings a lot of blocking and attacking,” says Markworth. Along with Kutska, right side hitter Lisa Gregerson and outside hitter Veronica Szklarzewski give the Hawks a one-two punch, which give the Hawks an advantage over most other teams in hitting.

Not only is their offense a force to be reckoned with, but libero Morgan Jaeger-Bekker has the ability to return

opposing attacks with relative ease, setting up a great attack form either Gregerson or Szklarzewski.

With an extremely diverse group of athletes composing this year’s team, they have come extremely far in just three weeks of practice. Their commitment shines through, by completing v i gorous workout s , some up to four hours.

Any days these girls are practicing in the gym, they are engaged in an intense scrimmage.

“Right now, because we have a lot of early season games, we have a lot of preparation and a lot of gamelike situations,” adds Markworth.

The decision to have Senior Amy practices focused on showdown. “game-like situations” was clearly a great idea. Beginning with three games in the first week of school, the team will have an average of two games a week.

Another key to the success of the team is their chemistry. All the girls get along well; some have even been

playing together all four years at Maine South. The strong chemistry is sure to push Maine South far this season.

In a conference with the likes of

As well as their CSL Conference opponents, they play a burdensome non-conference schedule. On Friday August 28, they played first-time opponent Regina in a difficult battle, losing in a tight third set.

“Our main goal this season is to play as a team not as individuals.

Te ams win games not pl ayers,” s ays Kutska. Comments like this assure the team’s coaches Kelly Markworth and Peter King of the unique bunch of girls they have this year.

Don’t be surprised w he n atte n d i ng a varsity game to see a player throw herself PHOTO BY MIRANDA KARHILAS on the floor to pass a Kutska spikes over Regina’s blocker in the August 28 ball, jump higher than expected to hit past Glenbrook South, New Trier, and her blockers, or simply encourage a Evanston, each and everyday the team teammate after a poor play. will need to push themselves to play The team’s record is 1-2, with a to their best ability. Every girl brings win against Maine West and close something special to the team, and losses to Prospect and Regina. As when each is playing at their best the head coach Markworth says, “It’s day Hawks are nearly unbeatable. by day, match by match.”

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Greve added that one benefit was the absence of “unexpected bounces” which made looking for teammates much easier.

The addition of lights means that the Hawks will play night games all season long. Lights add an extra element to the game and all the players are thrilled to play in the new facility.

The Hawks started the season on August 25 with a 2-1 losing effort against Conant. The Hawks fell behind on a goal in the first half.

Down at half, the boys rallied to tie it up with a goal from Laszczkowski.

The momentum appeared to be favoring Maine South until Conant scored the decisive goal on a counter attack. But the Hawks would rebound on August 27 with a convincing 2-0 win over Kelly. Tied at half, the Hawks took control of the game with a goal from Viola, followed by a long range score from Milan Gacanovic.

The Hawks are looking at a busy schedule of games and tournaments until playoffs begin October 21.

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and Brad Sharp in goal. Although Kaczowka, and Kamil Laszczkowski. both Sharp and fellow goal keeper, New seniors to the team this year oys soccer still has the sour taste Richard Balek, are new additions are Peter Kumon, Kevin Aulisio, from an early playoff defeat last to he Varsity team, they both have Mike Landreth, Jack Walsh, and Sam Viola. Juniors joining year. But with six returning the team this year are seniors, they look to be on the Ste v an G a c an ov i c , right track to make amends B r e n d a n Mu l l a n e , for that loss.

Kyle Louie, Martin Under the command of Sullivan, Ben Hannon, Mr. States, Maine South had Peter Kaczowka, and another successful summer Corey Aumiller. They preparing for a rigorous are j oi n e d by on e season. For a record fourth s o p h o m o r e , Vo y o straight year, the boys won Grabilo. the Western Summer Soccer There are two new League. With a record of t h i ng s ab out b oy s 11 wins and one tie, the undefeated team beat some Peter Kumon clears the ball. The Hawks went on to beat soccer this year: the new turf field, and lights. of the state powerhouses for Conant in their first game under the lights.

The field was not ready another title.

However, the Hawks are not just a lot of talent and will be a strength in time for any practices so the first time they were able to play on it satisfied with a summer title. They are this year.

The Hawks are anchored with was during their first game. Even looking to do well during the season and then make a run in the play-offs. a strong group of seniors, most of without a practice on it, the reactions There is no question of the amount who have been playing together since to the new field were positive. The of talent on the team. The Hawks are before high school. The captains are turf gives a level and sturdy playing led by captains Eric Greve on defense, joined by returning teammates Ian surface everywhere, which makes Milan Gacanovic in the midfield, McGuire, Krystian Dudek, Tom the game faster, yet more controlled.

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hen people hear about high school football, they think of two things: bringing glory to the school and Friday night games. The Maine South football players experienced the glory last year as they had a historic 14-0 season, finishing off by winning the Class 8A state championship, beating Hinsdale Central, 41-21.

However, it’s a new school year, a new season, and the defending champs were ready to debut a new addition to the school: a new artificial turf, and new lights.

“I’m anxious,” said starting wide receiver Sean Zingsheim. “I want to go out and hit somebody. We’ve been working hard all summer, so we’ve got to get out there and do what we love to do.” Zingsheim wasn’t the only one who was feeling the nerves of the opening night. “We get kind of sick of hitting our own teammates,” said starting safety Mike Divito. “We can’t wait to get out there and hit someone on Schaumburg.”

Another important question that needed to be addressed was how Tyler

Benz was going to fill the shoes of AllAmerican quarterback Charlie Goro.

Tyler stated, “By being myself and trusting my players, I believe it will be a successful season.”

The final question was how the Hawks were going to come out after

When all the pre-game nerves and glamour were over, the Hawks set foot onto the new turf. The Hawks opened the game with a solid four-minute, sixty-five yard drive that ended in a 4-yard touchdown run by Indiana bound Matt Perez. Schaumburg scored

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Julian Douglass

Matt Perez runs in for one of four touchdowns. The Hawks went on to beat Schaumburg 64-35. going 14-0 and finishing number 21 in the nation by the USA Today. “Just like Coach Inserra said, we’ve got to take it up a notch,” offensive lineman Victor Nelson stated. “We have to go out, play hard and get back to the state championship game.”

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quickly on a ninety-six yard kickoff return from a properly executed reverse on the return. The Hawks then took the lead on another touchdown drive to make the lead 14-7.

The Hawks would add another scoring drive and, getting a safety,

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would close out the half leading the Saxons 44-21. The Hawks were outscored in the third quarter but were able to stop Schaumburg in the fourth quarter winning 64-35 over the Saxons.

The game was an of fensive domination for the Hawks as Benz was 16-25 with 228 yards and two passing touchdowns. He also added 56-yards on 11 tries on the ground with three rushing touchdowns. Perez rushed for 113-yards on 12 carries with four touchdowns. Alex Romano led the receiving core with four catches for 79-yards, while receiver Sean Zingsheim had four catches for 61-yards and a touchdown.

Most of the offensive attack came in the first half, where the Hawks scored 44 of their 64 points which shows, since 192 of Benz’s 228 yards came in the first half. “At first Schaumburg was giving us outside looks,” said Benz commenting on Schaumburg’s defense. “They were taking away the deep pass, so we stuck to the short passes, but I had a decent game. If I were to give myself a grade, it would be a ‘C’. I missed a few receivers.”

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