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eniors Anna Scheldrup, Allison Johnson, Tressa Frankel, and Amanda Grossmeyer look to see how they can get involved. Invisible Children is an organization that aims to raise awareness about children’s struggles in Uganda.

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like Invisible Children is a good way to do something without expecting something in return,” Nocita said.

This group has been working on a video to show Invisible Children had a presentation on Oct. 11 to jump start the book drive. This forum included a on the announcements, seeing as freshmen, sophoslideshow by English teacher Matthew Michelin, who mores, and juniors don’t know as much about Invisible has gone to Uganda twice to help with the Invisible Children as the seniors who attended the forum.

Both the Facebook group and the book drive Children’s Teacher Exchange program.

A short film called “Tony” was shown after Mi- have been focusing on fundraising. “The fundraising chelin’s slideshow. The movie followed a Ugandan boy has been going pretty well. Although things have been named Tony throughout the years of the war. It showed a little slow to kick it off, we raised $255 with a bake a firsthand account of the tragic effect of the Lord’s Re- sale,” senior Becca Harris said.

Proceeds from the bake sale will go to Invisible sistance Army (LRA) on the Ugandan people. The seniors attending the forum were able to see the poverty Children’s Frontline campaign, which builds radio and disease of the refugee camp, the constant fear that towers to warn villagers of upcoming LRA attacks.

Harris has been making contributions for the book the people lived in, and how teenagers attempted to drive. “I’ve been going around get by. and asking my family to help. I’m The movie also focused on even getting books from my famNate Henn, a former member It really impacted ily that lives in the South,” Harris of the Invisible Children team. me, especially when said. “I’ve also purchased loads of He was in Uganda working with one of the Invisible things from [Invisible Children’s] Invisible Children when he atChildren members website and have asked my family tended a viewing of the World died. I almost cried. to get their friends involved, Cup final. He was killed when - Senior too.” terrorists attacked the rugby Hannah Matos One reason the funfield where they were watching draising might be going the game.

For many, the movie evoked a strong emotional slowly is because the underclassmen aren’t as response often accompanied by tears. “It really im- familiar with Invisible Children. “I know they’re pacted me, especially when one of the Invisible Chil- raising money for the organization by doing cerdren members died. I almost cried,” senior Hannah tain activities like the book drive, the bake sale, and the shirt and bracelet sale, but I’m not sure Matos said.

After this movie, Peter King-Mwaka, a former what the organization is,” sophomore KaitLRA solider, spoke of his experiences being involved lyn Ries said.

Once word got out, parin the conflict. He told of his abduction, the brainwashing he endured, and the violence he experienced. ents and the community got Again, this elicited an emotional response from the se- involved. “I’ve gotten calls nior class. “It was very hard to hear. Everyone was very and emails from parents and the community emotional,” Matos said.

The presentation was so moving that a group of asking what they can seniors decided to start their own fundraising efforts. do to help,” social sciThey started the “I See” Facebook page, which is dedi- ence teacher Mindy cated to fundraising and gaining awareness to combat Bowes said. the LRA. Senior Ty Nocita is one such senior that decided to do something on his own. “I joined up with Peter • Continued on page 2 [Siepiora] because I wanted to do something for someone else. I dislike the emphasis society puts on personal gain, and getting involved with an organization

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Career Treks provide insight Natalie Czarnota District 214 offers many ways to explore careers, including career nights, Career treks, and Naviance. Although many already took place, a variety of career nights and career treks will still take place throughout the year.

Career adviser Cindy Behar planned a career night on Nov. 9 at Lutheran General, which will feature various medical careers.

“The advantages are to be exposed to a career of exploration and finding a match for each student. It starts the road to success,” Behar said.

Throughout the year there will be the following Career Treks: Nov. 10 Marriott Lincolnshire Trek, Nov. 10 UIC Chemical Engineering Trek, Nov. 17 Fabtech Manufacturing Trek, Nov. 18 Entrepreneur Conference Trek, and Healthcare Career Day at Hersey on Nov. 30. Behar will plan more Career Treks later on in the school year.

Junior Sarah Zidek enjoyed her career night experience.

“It broadened my views on what different careers entailed,” Zidek said.

Naviance was adopted recently to provide summaries of certain careers, including salary and description.

It is important for students to gain a network of professionals to keep starting in high school to help them in a career later in life. Therefore, students should take advantage of these opportunities. For more information, see Behar’s office in the college and career center.

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News You Need To Know iPads on agenda for more students As the next few years roll around, many students may be found ditching textbooks for iPads. Throughout the district, many more pilot programs have begun to see if our schools really want to make the switch to textbook-free iPads. In some freshman classes here, they have begun to pilot them.

“We don’t know if iPads are the way to go. We’re trying different things out, but not all pilots should work- some should fail,” Superintendent David Schuler said.

“I would definitely want an iPad because I’d feel that I could better organize myself for class, if our assignments and notebooks, and such were on iPads,” sophomore Alyssa Pearson said.

Many students seem to be on board with iPads, but negative input can come with them.

“I think an iPad is not necessary for students because we already have computers and have full access to them,” junior Demi Bandolik said.

On a daily basis, students can access the internet, so for some the iPad would be unnecessary and a waste of money, however both sides are represented in student opinions.

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‘Occupy’ protests continue

Amidst the current economic crisis, the majority of America has had to deal with unwelcome hardships as high unemployment and falling wages. This so called “99 percent” has recently begun to protest across the country to the unfair financial and economic advantages of the other “1 percent.”

“I agree with their cause, but I think they’re not protesting in the most effective way,” sophomore Kenny Mleko said.

The protests started in New York City with the Occupy Wall Street movement on Sept. 17, and have since spread to over 70 major cities in the U.S. and 900 cities worldwide.

The Occupy Wall Street protests are still prevalent and represents the state of the U.S. economy.

• Mike Miller

News Sophomore death shocks student body

November 4, 2011

Claudia Caplan in life, proactive in her studies, proactive in her sports, Ashley Hawkins and proactive with family and friends.

“She lit up a room every single place she went to.

Sophomore Gina Giancola had been suffering She was extremely friendly to everyone, it didn’t matfrom depression for over a year. She was undergoing ter who they were,” sophomore Delaney Fiorito said.

The Giancolas want to advise that suicide isn’t the intense therapy. She was trying to get better. But unanswer, that living life is too important to give up and fortunately, she took her own life on Oct. 22.

“She was always working hard, doing what they to always look for other ways to get help.

“Having depression doesn’t mean the end will be told her to do [in therapy]. She wanted to get better, wanted it to go away. But it was consistent. Nothing the same as Gina’s. People need to hang on and keep trying for the right therapist or worked. She always felt the same,” Jumedicine. There is always hope, stulianne Giancola, Gina’s mother, said. dents just need to find it,” M. GiancSome people wonder if more ola said. could have been done, but as far as “Get help. Talk to people. the Ginacolas are concerned, all that There’s so many people wanting to could be done, was. help you,” Domenica Giancola, sis“Julie [her mother] gave 110 perter of Gina, said. cent just to Gina. There was nothing Help isn’t far away. The school we wouldn’t do for Gina. It just wasn’t guidance counselors are available enough,” Mark Giancola, Gina’s faand willing to help students with ther, said. whatever troubles they are endurIn circumstances such as G. ing.

Giancola’s, students and teachers alike “Speak up, talk to friends. saw a girl who was lively and loving, a Handling depression alone is a lot soccer player, a member of the yearharder than handling it with people book staff, and a girl who tried to help surrounding you,” sophomore Ryan everyone, but unfortunately couldn’t Garrett said. help herself through this disease.

One of the key ingredients to “Nobody knows what’s going on coping with depression, or even on the inside. Nobody knows what stress is leaning on others’ shoulanyone is going through,” M. Gianc- • Courtesy of Endeavor ders, or in the opposite case, letting ola said. ophomore Gina Giancola’s death others lean on each other for sup“I’d hate to have Gina rememhas spread awareness for teen port and guidance. bered for how she died. I want people suicide.

Being there for others is generto remember her for what she did,” ally something that can give anyone M. Giancola said. He hoped people would remember her as someone who included oth- the feeling of being safe, cared for and protected.

“We cannot stress enough that we’re here to supers.

“The people that aren’t the coolest, the people port the students in any way. Students deal with life who had trouble fitting in, Gina included all of them,” struggles. We’re here for that, and we encourage stuM. Giancola said and he hopes students will, “make it dents to utilize this to get help,” guidance counselor David Galarza said. inclusive,” not being so judgmental of people.

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Students join forces to fight against Lord’s resistance army • Continued from page 1 The cast of the fall play have also stepped up to do their part. “People in the play are putting boxes out in front of the theater for the book collection,” Bowes said.

Choir has helped out as well. “Choir members asked participants of the Happy Hersey Halloween to bring in books,” Bowes said.

Orchesis is planning to help out during their concert. “Orchesis is choreographing a dance about Invisible Children. They’ll show footage in the background.

During intermission, they’ll ask for donations,” Bowes said.

“Our goal is to reach $5000. That means that if everyone at Hersey donated $5, we would be well over our goal,” Harris said.

“If you want to help, donate books, give money, or go to the ‘I See’ Facebook page and just ask what people need help with. There is so much to be done; any contribution is welcome,” Nocita said.

Bowes is planning to hold a meeting to coordinate all of the different efforts. “I want to hold a meeting to brainstorm ideas. Anyone interested in helping out should come,” Bowes said.

Each year, Bowes shows the documentary “Invisible Children: The Rough Cut” to her sociology classes.

“I don’t remember how the video came into my possession; I think it was given to me as a gift. I started showing it in 2004. Last year, it hit people really hard, and we decided that something needed to be done,” Bowes said.

“I took Sociology 1 and 2 here at Hersey and one of the videos Mrs. Bowes showed us was the original film of the ‘Invisible Children.’ She told us that each year she always wanted to do something for the cause,” Harris said.

The goal of Invisible Children is to, “use the power of the media to inspire young people to help end the longest running war in Africa,” according to the Invisible Children website.

The premise of the war involves the LRA, a rebel group attempting to overthrow the Ugandan government. It started after Alice Lakwena, a woman living in

Uganda, received a vision from the Holy Spirit telling her to fight the government because of their mistreatment of the Acholi people.

This movement, called the Holy Spirit Movement, was popular with the local people because of a universal dislike of the government. Eventually she was exiled and her cousin Joseph Kony took over.

Kony formed the LRA, which received less support from the Acholi people than the Holy Spirit Movement. Because of the dwindling support, the LRA resorted to abducting children from villages to join the troops. These abducted children are the “invisible children.”

After seeing the documentary that depicted this conflict, Harris decided that she wanted to do something to help the Invisible Children cause.

“What attracted me to the cause was knowing that I could help the people of Uganda escape the LRA and improve their education.”

Bowes, Harris, and senior Rachel Terry searched the Invisible Children website for ways to help, and • Brian Loomis came across the idea for a ophomore Eddie book drive. The book drive Patterson is just ends tomorrow, and pro- one of many of the ceeds will go to scholarships underclassmen that are for Ugandan children. donating books to help When Invisible Chil- the Invisible Children dren heard about what Bow- campaign. es was doing, they contacted her.

“Invisible Children got a hold of me by calling me.

They asked if they could come. We decided that because Becca and Rachel are seniors now, it should be shown to the senior class,” Bowes said.

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‘It Can Wait:’ Contest combats texting and driving Brian Loomis this is just a small portion of a AT&T has now begun a competition in Illinois high schools named the “It Can Wait” pledge.

This contest involves students here, as well as other schools across the state, making a pledge to end the problem of texting and driving.

When students take the pledge, they make a commitment to put the cell phone down when they get into the driver’s seat of a car. They pledge to not pick it up until they park the car.

Cell phones have played a crucial role in shaping society into the technologically reliant people who society has become. When one hears their cell phone ring or vibrate, they instantaneously reach over and indulge into their conversation.

This action is not normally one to put people in danger, but when the text recipient is behind the wheel of a car, the hazards increase drastically.

“I would never text and drive.

It is so dangerous and can lead to so many accidents,” senior Lindsay Boivin said.

When texting, students spend about ten percent of the time they are driving outside of the lane they should be in. This is problematic in any circumstance because drivers are always sharing the road.

Students often neglect the fact that in just a few seconds a car can move one-hundred feet. Although

mile , it may be a difference between life and death.

“In seconds, the car in front of you may stop, a pedestrian may run across the street, or the light may change colors,” student resources officer Pete Hamrick said.

As simple as sending a text saying “k” takes the hands off of the wheel and the mind off of the road.

According to distraction. gov, using a cellphone(hand-held or hands-free) can take the mind away from the task of driving as much as having a blood alcohol content of .08 percent. This means that using a cell phone while driving is the equivalent of driving at the just legal-limit of alcohol.

One of the problems is being able to speak up when not behind the wheel.

“I hate when my friends do it, and there would be so many people alive if people didn’t text and drive,” junior Karlie Bless said.

It may be hard to tell friends to stop, but it may end up saving a life.

It can be helpful to tell a friend to stop texting the moment they start.

With these hazards constantly surrounding the roadways, students have no excuse to even pick up the phone.

Some students may also not even be aware of what the financial consequences may add up to in

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Even with these consequences students still find it hard to put the phone down.

“I do text when I drive, but only on side streets,” senior Emily Labbe said.

A study has recently shown that forty-six percent of 16 and 17 year-old students admit to texting while driving. This statistic shows the scale of the problem at hand.

“I believe that this [the pledge] is a great opportunity for this

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To take the pledge, students should text WAIT to 464329 from their cell phones(not when driving).

Students should tell their friends, parents, and siblings to text AT&T as all votes will be counted.

The contest ends on Nov. 30 and the winning school will receive a cash prize from AT&T. “LOL is not important, your life is,” Bless said.

In the end, sending a text while behind the wheel puts lives in danger.

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November 4, 2011

Invisible Children seeks student effort

Earlier this year, seniors attended a forum given by the Invisible Children foundation. Explaining how Uganda has been a war zone in Central Africa for 20 years. Children were being abducted at night by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). At night, the children travel to get away from the life as a soldier.

Uganda has left families in horrible living conditions. Now it’s this schools turn to help out. Students should be donating to this cause to make a difference in children’s lives.

The 20-year war has torn apart communities, leaving the people of Uganda to live in poverty.

After seniors attended the presentation, many were inspired to help the cause.

Several clubs and activities have taken the initiative to help Invisible Children. The choir members running the annual Happy Hersey Hal-

loween asked for book donations during the event.

The cast of “Little Women” has been placing bins outside the theater to collect books during their performances.

Orchesis will be dedicating a dance to Invisible Children and will ask for donations during intermission. These clubs are leading an example for the rest of the school to follow.

Students can donate books and money to stop the suffering in Uganda. They can speak up for the children by talking to underclassmen and help other students understand what this organization is all about.

With peace in reachable distance for Uganda, children need education now more than ever. Every penny that the school makes will go to a brighter future for Uganda and for Africa.

The Invisible Children Frontline Program has a goal to raise up to two million dollars to help stop the war in Uganda. The money will help children and families in ways unimaginable.

This school has set a goal of raising $5,000. Get creative and figure out ways to raise money to this cause. as an individual or as a part of a group.

This is a social, political, and global movement emphasizing that no child should be “invisible.”

Carlos Andina

Pay attention in history class; it plays vital role in present day Nick Diaz As important as education is in today’s world, not every course holds equal importance. I’m not going to go into which classes are considered less important than others, but I will bring up a class that is unjustly viewed by students in a negative fashion. While discussing classes and their postschool relevance, I’ve learned that a majority of my peers see their history-related classes as pointless. Apparently, historical knowledge isn’t a necessary tool to have a successful life.

Fortunately, I know that there are plenty of others who see the real beauty and significance of history just like I do. It’s true that most careers in the world won’t depend on an employees ability to recite historical facts.

Even though most adults wouldn’t be completely lost without taking a history course of some kind, the benefits of having a strong his-

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torical sense are beneficial.

In the past, history was used as a sort of screening device in many societies from China to the U.S. Elders would determine the degree of smarts students has through their knowledge of the past. Although not so much today, historical knowledge is still useful. For example: in order to get a better understanding of people or a society, knowing their history is crucial.

Traveling is a great experience, but culture shock can be pretty scary when not prepared for it. To get the most out of a trip, knowing about a society’s past can go a long way. I can think of many awkward situations that could arise in a foreign country because of a misunderstanding of local practice.

That’s just a practical example though; nothing more than a scratch on the surface of uses that come from historical enlightenment. If someone sees themselves as patriotic, then all of their pride sprouts from past events.

Most of America’s overwhelming pride wouldn’t exist without the incredible affairs in

the early stages of our nation. It’s our history that shapes the very foundations of our nation.

Thinking about it now, how could anyone undermine such an astounding subject?

As the saying goes: history has a tendency to repeat itself. By being aware of our world’s background, we can do our part in preventing past atrocities from occurring again.

Indeed, there have been very dark times, something most students of today never experienced before and hopefully never will. In that sense, the gravity of history is so strong that the peace of the world hangs on it.

I’m sure the average person considers themselves too insignificant to affect the world in such a way, but those were the same thoughts of the citizens of the past and they didn’t remain unscathed.

I don’t want to bring about the doom and gloom, but I do feel that if society starts to become ignorant of history, it will repeat itself for the worst. So as much as history may bore someone, the benefits are too good to pass up.

Junior satisfied with chivalry today David Milligan ple who hold the door for an extra second to be It’s far too easy to associate being a “gentleman” or “chivalrous” as someone walking around with a cane and monocle, speaking in a British accent looking better than everyone else, but that’s simply not what being chivalrous means. To be chivalrous, one completes simple actions for other people, and by that means, it’s pretty obvious that chivalry is NOT dead.

According to dictionary.com, chivalry loosely translates to the qualifications of courtesy, generosity, and valor. While this word was originally used for knights, and while it would be awesome to be a knight, today’s world could all use these qualities. However, many high school students are keeping chivalry alive and relevant.

Being chivalrous is courtesy: opening a door for someone else. If walking into the building just in front of a classmate, it’s not easy to find people who would go out of the way to close the door behind them just as an inconvenience to the other person. It’s very easy to see the peo-

kind to a fellow classmate.

Being chivalrous is being generous: participating in S.O.S. or any other service club.

Huskies pride ourselves on being givers to the community. We broke records with our canned food drive, we have a large majority of students in S.O.S, a club named after its dedication to service, and service “points” for other clubs aren’t even a problem.

Being chivalrous is having valor: not being afraid to give a compliment. I’ve seen people who seem to barely know each other say things like, “I really like your shoes,” or “You played a nice game on Friday.” Little things go a long way in the minds of teenagers looking for reassurance.

It’s impossible to say that chivalry is dead in a place like ours. The concept of chivalry lives strong in every student without even thinking about it.

Yes, students here don’t wear traditional knightwear or go to Prospect, so we’re not knights, but to consider ourselves not chivalrous is as wrong as soap operas. Chivalry is as alive and well as ever, and it shouldn’t stop any time soon.

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Somethin’ to talk about

Books provide lessons for life Reading was one of my favorite activities as a kid. Every night before bed, I would curl up with a good book until I felt tired enough to go to bed. This tradition carried on into middle school. Unfortunately, I entered high school and took on many more responsibilities and my nightly reading ritual turned into a nightly homework ritual.

Lately, I’ve picked that habit back up, and I’ve really been missing out.

Many life lessons can be learned through literature, even if it’s just a trashy paperback. Every night I’m able to escape from my life and enter the world of someone who’s totally different from me. I can see things through their perspective. Sometimes it’s therapeutic and sometimes it’s just for entertainment, but reading books (a novel concept) has definitely improved my life in more ways than one. Just sayin’.

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Cold weather calls appropriate dress

I’m not positive how many times I have to say this, but put some clothes on people! It is officially October, a so-not-summertime month of the year. If I see another pair of shorts on a fellow Huskie, I think I will chuck my grandmother’s hand knitted sweater at her.

Granted, when we get those Indian summers and glorious 70 degree-andup days, I love breaking out my warmer-weather-wear to celebrate our good fortune. Nevertheless, when the harsh winter wind is blowing across the baseball fields, and I just chiseled a layer of frost off my car, the last thing I want to see is some chick in her short-shorts and a tank top flashing two inches of midriff huddling in a skimpy cardigan borrowed from her generous friend. The cold days have arrived, so wear a coat. Just sayin’.

• Cory Hall

Boring school week saddens students Susannah Sinard

The Sunday afternoon blues affect all students and staff as thoughts enter their mind about another full week of school. Because of school and busy schedules, it seems that every weekday is devoted to just going through the same old routine. The alarm rings, and the first thing that enters students’ mind is “Ugh, only three more days until I get decent sleep.”

School days are thought of just a boring part of the week, but the dismissal bell rings at 2:50, and then there’s plenty of time to kick- back; not whine about homework.

School is only for about seven hours each day, and students usually have an average of one to two hours of homework a night. With homework done by at least 6 o’clock, dinner allows us to transition from the day and actually have fun.

After dinner, prime-time shows and sitcoms appear on television, and I’m sure every house has a supply of board games.

The week can be fun if students know how to put the fun in; school can’t take every hour of our lives.

Also, school doesn’t have to be such a drag because it gives students an excuse to see their buddies. After a dreadful, early morning, it’s comfortable to be able to converse with friends about the latest gossip and to “prepare” for the day. During the day, the school day loosens its grip as I see my friends in the halls and in my classes.

Even though the weekend is only two days, Friday and Saturday night allow students to relax and not have to worry about getting up for school.

A tip to make the days go by faster and more painlessly would be to complete homework on Friday after school.

This may sound lame, but once the entire weekend is free of homework, rest will come more easily.

Listen in school, complete the assigned homework, and spend time doing things that are relaxing.

The countdown until the weekend will slowly disappear, just as the amount of rings on students’ alarm clocks will after they hit snooze.

t n e d u t S Sass What have you done for Hersey Charities?

Grades don’t secure gain I’ll be honest: I’ve always been kind of a slacker. I never truly applied myself to school, coasting around with B’s while other students were studying religiously.

They belong to the Church of the Report Card, and their first commandment is “thou must receive an A at all costs.”

We’re all faithful on some level; nobody enjoys failing a class or the ramifications from their parents.

But the obsession over high marks is so pervasive that we’ve forgotten what school was invented for.

This struggle for high marks demands our complete and total focus on whatever happens to be on the test. Yet students will simply forget concepts from the last few units to make space for new information. First of all, the lost information will show up on the final exam, which could end up lowering the student’s overall score (oh the irony! If only I could remember what that word means.)

But the bigger issue here is that these ideas that we’re taught won’t be any use to use if they’re lost in the expanses of our minds. Trigonometry seems like a total waste of time now, but it’ll come in handy soon enough.

Now there are some skills we learn here that we’ll never have to use in any situation (sorry info processing teachers, but handing in a collage of stuff we enjoy that’s made in Word doesn’t count as a resume) but most of the curriculum has some real-life uses.

Yet the worst part of this high mark-hunting is that we’re being lied to. Adults like to tell us that good grades are important because without them, we’re not going to get into college or get a stable career, eventually losing all of our friends and dying broke and alone on the street. At least that what it’s made out to seem.

Yet Bill Gates founded Microsoft after dropping from Harvard and he’s doing pretty well for himself. Roman Abromovich dropped out of Russian law school and now he’s worth over $13 billion USD and owns Chelsea F.C. Remember that DirecTV commercial with the guy who has a house plated in gold and a tiny giraffe that gives him a kiss? That’s probably Roman Abromovich. I’m not saying that a college degree won’t make a graduate more likely to succeed; only that correlation doesn’t prove causation.

What I’m saying here is that life isn’t a numbers game. Being able to apply an idea in the field is better than being able to apply it on a piece of paper.

So remember: we are not letters on top of a term paper. We are not our ACT scores. We’re people, and the fact that we’re alive and breathing is a passing grade.

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Tyler Billings I sold peanuts outside Dominick’s to collect for Kiwanas.

Gianna Tehnorelli I participate in the food drive.

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Megan Fish I’ve donated books to Invisible Children.

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Eddie Melchor I participated in the food drive since freshman year.

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Seniors experience application anxiety Megan Boyle The beginning of the end has came and went for the seniors. Packed into the first quarter has been football games, homecoming, Halloween, and college applications.

Starting as early as summer, seniors have began etching out time in their social lives to write essays and fill out applications. Now that school is underway, transcripts are being sent and letters of recommendation are being written.

With the stress of the application process, seniors may be missing the easy-going senior year they were hoping for. “Finding the time to complete all the applications by the Nov. 1 deadline and writing all the essays was the most stressful part,” senior Tressa Frankel said.

Most seniors would agree that writing the required essays is the most time consuming part of the process. “The fact that the essays have to be perfect was hard, so I spent a lot of time on them,” senior Jared Martin said.

Along with online applications and essay writing, seniors had to complete other requirements such as transcripts and recommendation letters. “There are so many elements needed to be able to apply, other than the application itself, that it is hard to keep track of everything,” senior Olivia Hirt said.

With so much stress, seniors turned to the college and career center to help them out. “The school would send e-mails reminding us to make sure we had all the required materials completed on time,” Frankel said.

“The staff in the college and career center knew how to answer every question I had and informed me about every step in the application process,” Hirt said.

Although applications for most schools can still be turned in after Nov. 1, most students choose to apply early. “I didn’t want the stress hanging over me longer than it had to, and I want to know if I got in as soon as pos-

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Now that the hard part is out of the way, seniors are excited to really get their senior year underway. “I know that whatever happens now out of my control, I can enjoy my w ends again,” senior Pietro said.

Although the process is far from plying is a big step.

Next, seniors w apply for scholars cial aid, and even a school. For now, seniors are taking break.

“I’ll have to scholarships, but fo lax and wait for the ber,” Frankel said.

For the curren coming up on the juniors to make su everything they’ve out,” Pietro said.

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Students find comfort in ‘the little things’ Jessica Lynk Brian Loomis

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Stress, death, sickness, grades, parents, friends, and homework are just some of the thoughts that float through students minds on a daily basis. Sometimes it is hard to deal with everything that is surrounding a students’ life, but little pleasures help them get through tough times.

These pleasures can be anything from inside jokes to just listening to music.

“Music, music, music; I think it’s really does set your mood for whatever you are dealing with,” sophomore Kelly Holifield said.

While some deal with these thoughts by themselves, others turn to friends to help them get through the hard times.

“When I see other people dealing with stress, I usually tell them embarrassing stories about myself to make them laugh and see that even if what they’re going through is really hard and challenging, there are always positives that they can focus on in life,” senior Ang Charczuk said.

These embarrassing stories can help make students laugh and forget the pain for a few moments. Sometimes just listening to friends can help, but at times all the friend needs to do is listen.

“I deal with stress by talking to my friends and having a really strong support group,” Holifield said.

When freshman Sarah Fisher gets down, she said “I almost always go find someone to vent to either my mom or one of my best friends, but I also love to sit down and play the piano; something about it just makes me feel better.”

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Students find different ways to cope with situations by listening to music or participating in their hobby, but almost everyone needs to rely on somebody else to get them through.

When students are by themselves, they often need another outlet to help them deal with these thoughts.

“I clean my room when I am stressed out and it helps me take my mind off of everything,” sophomore Kayleigh Morris said.

Another thing students do to help stay positive and upbeat is by exercising.

“Usually I deal with stress by going running, exercise is a great way for my body to relieve stress,” Fisher said.

As time goes on, these issues become easier and easier, but the little pleasures can help remind students that the good times are coming.

“To students who are going through hard times, I would say that I have gone through a lot and I’m still battling a lot of issues. I was at a point where I honestly saw no way out and i thought I couldn’t do it, but all it took was time,” Charczuk said.

The pressure of everything can be hard on students, but taking time to take part in these pleasures can be a big relief for students.

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There are many resources available for students who are struggling with coping. They can see their counselor, who may refer them to a psychologist. In emergencies, they can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK

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Mackenzie Francis

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It all came about in a soccer game in fourth grade. Long story short, a girl tried to kick the ball but missed and kicked my knee instead.

I remember that day like it was yesterday, because since then, I’ve had a whirlwind of health problems.

This incident resulted in me being diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis later that year. For a kid who never had anything wrong with her, it was hard to deal with. The disease greatly affected my childhood and forced me to adjust my lifestyle.

At the start of my middle school career, the diagnosis was changed to Psoriatic Arthritis, and I was also diagnosed with Spondyloarthritis.

The Arthritis slowly spread all over my body, so I currently have it in my toes, feet, knees, hips, elbows, shoulders, hands, fingers, back, and neck.

Arthritis is an autoimmune disease, and autoimmune diseases easily destruct other parts of the body because they attack the healthy cells and tissues. This causes other autoimmune diseases, which lead me to be diagnosed with Celiac Disease in middle school and Crohn’s Disease freshman year.

Again, I was diagnosed with another disease; Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, which made this currently the fourth disease that I am battling.

Coping is something we all have to do, some more than others. In my case, I have to cope a lot. Every day I find myself discovering new ways to cope. One of the easiest things I have found that helps is natural relaxation.

For example, getting a massage or sitting in a hot tub can help soothe the whole body.

These things can effectively calm a person down and allow him just relax and look past the pain he may be dealing with.

This helps me when I am excluded from activities that I cannot do, as a result of physical pain on a particular day. It helps both ease the pain and accept the fact that I can’t do what my friends are doing, once again.

I also frequently find myself at my psychologist’s office. Seeking professional help when dealing with a variety of problems can significantly benefit individuals, and it doesn’t necessarily mean that patients have some psychological disorder; they simply need comfort.

If people still need additional help, family is always there to lean on for support.

Sometimes it just helps to sit down and talk about it or watch a movie with them. Family supplies unconditional love, which can help people trying to cope with problems. They are always there for me, and support me in whatever I do, or needs to be done; whether that be making me glutton-free food, or calling restaurants to check their food content.

I cope every day. Now that I have learned healthy techniques for doing so, I can kick my struggles away.

It’s truly a sad time for our hallowed Hersey.

Gina Giancola’s death means that we’ve lost another student, another friend and another member of the Hersey family. But her seat isn’t the only one that’s going to be empty. Two others have also left in 2011. But what disheartens me most is that they all died the same way: they killed themselves. I really don’t like to talk about this, but it’s time for me to do so. For the majority of my junior year, I was depressed and many times, suicidal.

For those readers not familiar with being depressed, allow me to describe it. Depressed people don’t see in black and white. They don’t walk under a rainy cloud all day or have a castiron ball chained to their ankle as antidepressant commercials make it seem. When someone’s depressed, they don’t find the point behind anything and see the world as malevolent. The world around them becomes mundane; a nuisance even. Their favorite foods make them fatter, their friends secretly make fun of them and what used to make them happy now leaves them with an empty pit in their stomach. But the worst part of being depressed is the shame.

For some reason, suicidal people can’t talk about being suicidal. I saw it as something not to be discussed because everyone around me appeared happy and carefree. Who am I to place a burden on them? But that’s exactly what we need to do: talk. To anyone reading this who is depressed or suicidal, don’t commit suicide.

If life feels totally hopeless and every thought is about dying, then do what I did: wait one day. Allow the suicidal thoughts to pass and, more importantly, share them with someone who can help. Talk to the school psychologist, a favorite teacher, a friend, a parent, anybody. I’m in room 118 during 7th period.

Come and talk with me if need be. It’s hard to tell someone how bad it feels, trust me, I know.

But it’ll be a step for the better, trust me. I know.

All of our colleague’s departures were avoidable, and that is simply unacceptable. Suicide cannot be considered an option, and everyone (not just those close to Hersey) needs to foster that attitude. So once again, to anyone considering suicide: don’t do it. Just talk. It doesn’t matter how bleak the world looks and no matter how uninterested everyone seems to be, there will always be someone who will listen. And if someone wants to discuss how terrible they feel, then listen and give them consolation, because a death in the family is always a terrible thing.

It’s kind of funny, how one day I was living my normal life, feeling so sorry for the people who are in a worse off scenario than me, and the next thing I knew, I’m the unfortunate person. I guess not really a “ha ha” funny, more like a “Oh! Didn’t see that coming!” funny. Like out of some stupid sitcom.

On March 16, I was diagnosed with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH for short), a rare blood disorder. After being infected, my body’s blood cells became unrecognizable to my immune system, which resulted in self destruction of my blood cells.

My sister, fortunately, was a valid bone marrow donor. So, after a week of chemo I received a transplant and spent one month in the hospital.

Afterwards, I returned home with a PICC line, a whole bunch of medicine, and a lot of clinic visits. Soon after that, my life returned to normal, and now I get an infusion every couple of weeks with a once a month clinic visit.

I know how lucky I am, that my sister was able to be my donor, that my gym teacher took the initiative to tell the school nurse I was not able to keep up in gym class (Kudos to Mr. Huber and Mrs.Messer), or that I’m even alive. At least it’s not like I have to do it again, though, right? Well, not quite.

The bone marrow transplant failed. All of my treatment will need to be repeated. I find my stress not from my current life, but the imminent threat that looms: having to endure all of my suffering again.

However, finding something that gives stress a release is easy. I find that as long as I am doing something that allows me to forget who I am, I can easily loosen up.

Some may shoot me down for saying this, but I believe that sinking myself into school work is a great release. Concentrating on, “calculate the initial velocity” can work people just as much any other work out.

That doesn’t mean that exercising is out of the question, though. Starting and ending the day with some quick workouts is a great way to rid myself of stress and even get the body looking great. Even a simple trek through the town is helpful and a good excuse to get out of the house as well.

However, working the mind and body isn’t always the best way to fight stress, it may even make it worse. Average activities such as hanging out with friends is a nice relaxant. Going out to eat, watching T.V., or playing games are all great ways to take the mind off of things with the group.

Being by myself can be just as relaxing as anything else. Sitting down with a good book is a nice way to ease the nerves. I picked up a copy of “The Hunger Games,” following the story of a teenager pitted against twenty-three others to fight for her own survival, and allowed myself to be engulfed in it.

Looking for comedy? John Stewart’s “Earth (The Book)” will wrap up any reader in his great sense of humor.

With how busy our lives are, stress can easily impair us from our work. Hopefully, people can find the suggested ideas are effective ways for coping with stress.

Shea Anderluh, the fourth Editorin-Chief, has been battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma for over three years. As a staff, we have learned a great deal about coping and understanding others’ struggles.

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This school is known for coming together and supporting each other through adversity.

Whether it’s having a fan section known for breaking bleachers, or comforting each other in a time of need, students should be proud of what they have accomplished.

So many things can af- fect hundreds of lives and impact the school, and it’s nice that the supportive attitude is shown.

During some of the most tragic events that can happen to a student body, like the death of a student, Facebook news feeds are flooded with condolences and encouraging statuses.

“While most students think they don’t need anyone, the whole Hersey family loves each other and has each other’s backs. All of us care for one another greatly,” sophomore Mina Ljubijankic said.

Even students who have already graduated try to help the younger kids stay strong and remember how close the school is.

“I think as a school, we have really come together. It’s one of the most amazing things about Hersey. I cannot imagine going to another school. It’s like we’re a family,” junior Elizabeth Odegard.

The sad experiences and troubles the school goes through seem less hopeless when we have hundreds of friends backing us up.

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ent stereotypes and receiving labels that don’t correlate to who they actually are, some don’t care to change it.

“I don’t mind being put into the ‘emo’ Whether it be because of the clothes stuor ‘punk’ stereotype. I dents wear or the sports they play, each one of don’t aim to be punky or us is put into some kind of stereoemo, but I don’t want to type. be wearing Abercrombie As students walk through the and Hollister like everyhalls, they come across many difone else,” Kowalski said.” ferent students with many different Some students are looks. judged on what they can’t Because of movies, the pretty change, such as knowlblonde girl is seen as a ditzy cheeredge. leader, the hot football player’s brains The typical plaid are in his biceps, the boy in show choir shirt, tucked in too tight is said to be gay, the number one in the khaki pants with big, bulky class has no social life, and the girl who glasses is typically what is wears black lipstick and dark clothes is thought of for number one known to hate everyone she comes into Emo/Punk in the class. Much the opcontact with. posite, senior Drew Curtis Students don’t like the stereoA dumb blonde was a varsity soccer player type they’re receiving mostly because it d A ner on what activities they enand a nominee for king on doesn’t fit with their personality. joy. Leff is a four year show choir participant the homecoming court as well as being first in Junior Elizabeth Corning is a blonde, varsity cheerleader. Although her looks and ac- who has been dealing with this given label since academic standing in his class.

“Since I’m number one in my class, I’m tivities fit perfectly into a “ditzy cheerleader” he began his freshman year.

“It’s annoying and at times frustrating, since seen as a nerd, but I honestly don’t care about stereotype, under the surface, she does not fit at I’m just trying to do something fun,” Leff said. that stereotype since I know it’s not true. I have all.

Once Leff started to be called gay, he tried friends and I know I have a social life, so a label “I’m not an airhead, I use common sense,” convincing people otherwise. doesn’t change anything,” Curtis said.

Corning said.

“Initially, I wanted to let others know that As quiet as she is when she sits in class, juTo prove that she differs from the stereotype, Corning earned a 34 on her practice ACT my stereotype wasn’t true, but it’s a losing cause. nior Amanda Cortese proves there’s more than I just accept it, shrug it off, and have fun with what meets the eye. Cortese’s small stature lets as a sophomore.

“In the movies, the blonde girls are always something I love,” Leff said. “I know that I’m not her hide behind the scenes in most situations dumb, ditzy cheerleaders who don’t seem to gay, (there’s nothing wrong with being gay) and and doesn’t let her be the center of attention, however, once she is in her element, she is quite care about school,” Corning said. “Sure, I have that’s all that matters.”

At times, it’s clothing that can give away the opposite. Cortese is a honor student and a blonde hair and I’m a cheerleader, but I think cross country runner. “I come off as a quiet perpeople would be really surprised to hear that I’m false interpretations.

As she struts down the hallways in her son, but once you get to know me, I’m not that in mostly all honors classes and I actually am black clothing, dark eye makeup, teased hair, quiet,” Cortese said. smart.”

Stereotypes are given to students based on Students are judged not only because of the and headphones blasting punk rock music, sesuperficial judgement. “People just peg you as way they look, but the activities they’re involved nior Kaylee Kowalski seems unapproachable.

“People stereotype me as an emo or punk something you’re not,” Leff said. in.

Whether it’s the blonde girl cheering, the Standing on stage in full costume, senior because I wear a lot of black, dark heavy makeMatt Leff belts out his last note in the musical. up, and tight skinny jeans,” Kowalski said, “but show choir performer dancing, the punk blastTypically students see males in show choir as once you get to know me, I’m actually really cra- ing her music down the hallway, the nerd studyzy and seem kind of preppy.” ing by himself, or the quiet girl in class, they homosexuals.

After many students being put into differ- have more to them than what is seen.

Students are being put into a category based

Band triumphs at U of I

The band played at the University of Illinois putting the last show of the season and trying their hardest to finish in a sprint for first on Oct. 22 at 7:32 p.m.

The competition held 47 bands in the state playing all in separate classes competing with each other for first place and other awards such as the best artillery, music, or percussion award. “I was nervous, and excited at the same time,” said freshmen Kevin Messer The band took second place overall and took first under musicality in their class.

Band students can agree that everyone has been working hard every week to play for at the University. With such a successful season the band finished it with the party they had on Oct. 26. “If we practice hard, we can get first next year.” said Messer.

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• Ariel Ramirez

Clubs bake for a ‘batter’ cause The majority of the student body jumps at any chance they get to be involved with different clubs and charitable groups.

It’s not a surprise that there has been three consecutive weeks of bake sales.

For many students, it’s easier to donate money for these groups when there is an incentive, such as delicious brownies and puppy chow.

The Invisible Children and Polish clubs are only a few examples of groups benefiting from the hungry students so eager to help.

“If I could munch on brownies all day long I would, and the fact that the money I use to pay for them gets donated to charity is a glorious feeling. I salute you fellow huskies.” senior Justine Redmond said.

It’s safe to say that as long as there are bake sales, no student will go hungry, and no club will run out of money. • Morgan Ronn

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Things to do in the City

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Adler Planetarium

No, I am not telling anyone to go to a boring museum or learn about planets and constellations on their own time. I, for one, have absolutely no interest in any of that nonsense. I have only been inside of the Adler Planetarium once, and the actual museum itself is not what attracted me to the grounds, but the surrounding area and views that bring me back just about every visit to the city.

It seems that no matter what Facebook album I look at, or whatever pictures of Chicago I see, I always see the skyline lit up and reflected upon Lake Michigan.

It was only until I went to the planetarium that I actually discovered where these seemingly staged pictures were taken from.

Situated along the shoreline, cement walkways allow for an up close view of the lake and some of the most incredible views in the entire city. The Sears Tower (or shall I say Willis Tower), the John Hancock Building, and Navy Pier can all be fit into one snapshot, a feat that seems unreachable.

If I were to have a picnic, this definitely would be my choice of destination.

If anything, go just to make a Facebook album where peers can revel in and comment about how jealous they are.

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Footloose remake better than original

The classic movie “Footlose” was remade and better than ever. I saw the original “Footloose” and after watching commercials and previews on the remake, I was unsure at first if it would be better than the original version.

The remake of Kevin Bacon’s 1984 film stars Kenny Wormwald, Julianne Hough, and Dennis Quaid. The film focuses on Kenny Wormald’s character Ren, who moves from Boston to a small town in Bomont, Georgia and protests the ban of dancing in the town after a horrific accident. During this time, he slowly fell in love with the preacher’s daughter, Ariel.

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‘Paranormal Activity Three’ fails to scare Waiting in line at AMC I noticed “Paranormal Activity Three” had sold out. As a fan of scary movies, I decided to check

it out.

I expected myself to be jumping out of my seat, instead I ended up with my aunt taking a nap next to me. I’m not saying the movie was horrible, but it just wasn’t worth a $13 ticket.

The paranormal activity series is in reverse chronological order, placing this movie in the 80s. The movie focused on the younger sister Kristi, as well as the wild antics and the evil spirit of a brain-washing polygamist

Topshop

On a trip to New York City last summer, I found myself strolling around ultra trendy neighborhoods lined with high end designer stores and boutiques. Window shopping may sound fun, however when I looked into my wallet, the anguish ensued.

Not only was it until I stumbled upon the heavenly glass facade of Topshop, an ubercool, British-based clothing store that specializes in the young adult market that now calls Chicago home.

After walking around and taking a gander at the meticulously sewn jackets and luxurious looking coats, I automatically assumed that this would just be another moment of sadness that my wallet could not mend. My heart palpitated beyond belief, as the items I was interested in were finally in my price range.

Now, suburban teens seeking a leg up on the same old Woodfield purchases are able to divulge themselves in a modelesque wardrobe that can perpetuate and accentuate each shoppers individual style.

Whether it be a chunky-knit-sweaterthat-looks-ugly-but-is-actually-trendy or skinny jeans or graphic tees for the boys, or dresses of every color, tights, or shoes galore for the girls, everyone can find that one item that will leave people asking “Where’d you get that?”

named Toby. Eventually, the family moved into the kids’ grandmother’s home, where various symbols of satin worshiping were found.

Later in the movie, the viewers find out that the grandmother was siding with Toby.

When the movie ended, it left the audience with pretty much no closure. Let’s hope the next movie is better than the past three.

Evelyn Pasillas

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The Walking Dead wakes up audience Garret Matchen

•Madeline Weber

Some would say that this version of “Footloose” is a film that only dancers or “country people” would enjoy watching, but that is not necessarily true.

I found myself laughing in various scenes along with everyone else, and I don’t think they’re all dancers or from the south.

Overall, all the dancing, the vigorous arguments, and romantic scenes got me so hooked onto the movie that by the end, I wanted to watch it a second time.

Erika Murillo

tack. A few members of the group are brutally scratched and bitten; they are shot and buried Blood splattered walls, blown up cars, and because they will turn into zombies. After the headless zombies roam the earth in the new sea- attack, the group seeks a new refuge, the CDC son of “The Walking Dead.” The first season was building, where a large assembly of scientists a huge hit, but it only had six episodes. However, is supposed to be working on a vaccine for the those six episodes were well developed and had zombie outbreak.

Upon their arrival, they meet Dr. Edwin an easy plot line that was easy to follow. Despite critics’ praise of season one, season two is only Jenner. Unfortunately, he is the only scientist left and the vaccine he was working on was deexpected to have seven episodes.

The TV series is based on the collection stroyed in an accidental explosion. Despite the substandard events from of comics by Robert Kirkbefore, Dr. Jenner has food, man. The comics, titled “The wine, and hot water for his Walking Dead,” won several guests. Despite all the joy of awards. Over 89 issues will the group, Dr. Jenner is in a be crammed into multiple deep depression and plans on TV seasons. blowing up the CDC buildThe beginning of season ing. The members discover one started off with officer his plans and attempt to esRick Grimes, who was in a cape. comma from before the zomAll but a few of the membie invasion due to a bullet bers escape before Dr. Jenner wound, in a deserted hospihits the self-destruct button. tal. When he leaves the hosThe end of season one ends pital he runs into a dad and with a mushroom cloud over his son who are trying to surthe CDC building and the vive the apocalypse. They tell group members gasping for Rick, who is searching for his air amongst the smoke. wife and son, that most peo•MCT Campus/Handout Season two premiered ple have traveled to Atlanta on Oct. 16, picking up where for safety. He then sets off in agie Greene, played by Lauren season one left off. Season search of his family.

Choen awaits other survivors two is expected to be filled Rick finds his wife, Lori, of the zombie apocalypse. Season with even more zombie splitand his son, Carl, on the out- two of The Walking Dead airs every ting, sniping, and stomping. skirts of a battered Atlanta. Sunday nights at 8 p.m. central time Each episode airs at eight Along with Lori and Carl is on AMC. central time on AMC. Dehis former police mate Shane Walsh. Because Lori and Shane thought Rick spite some extremely gory scenes, “The Walking was dead, they had started dating. Upon Rick’s Dead” season two is a show that will get every return, Lori dumps Shane and goes back to her viewer immersed in the action. My mom even husband, leaving Shane in a bitter mood to- ended up watching the entire first season and wards Rick. Along with Lori, Carl, and Shane is the season two premiere with me, and she is not a fan of action killing zombie mauling movies. a group of about ten others.

I encourage everyone to watch “The WalkSurvival, being their main objective, leads the group to explore new areas. They end up ing Dead;” after one episode, viewers will be landing in an open field and set camp. However, wanting to smash some zombie skulls. the zombies are able to sniff them out and at-

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Little women puts on big production Emily Swanson The production of “Little Women” opened yesterday. It tells an inspiring story about the March sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. They live with their loving mother Marmee, and grow up fighting against the norms of society during the Civil Wars times.

“The musical’s about a young woman named Jo March and her desire to become a writer in a man’s world,” director Kyle Marquette said.

“This story has a really good message behind it,” senior Grace Petit, who will be playing Jo March, said. “It’s about not letting a negative event in your life beat you.”

Each student in the production had her own technique of getting to know the musical.

“I read the novel,” senior Caitlin Featherstone-Priester, who will be playing Marmee, said. “Reading it was really easy for me because it’s one of my favorites. I also like to get really into my character, so I annotated the book and took special notes on whatever my character said or did.”

“I did a lot to learn the background of the story,” Petit said. “I read the book and watched annotations of the movie. I also did some research on the 1860s.”

“I really enjoyed reading the book, but I loved how I really got to see my character come to life when I watched the movie,” junior Nicky Mendelsohn, who will play Professor Bhaer, said.

There was a lot of competition for spots for this specific production. Everyone chosen for this production was already able to sing, dance, and act.

Having a talented cast made rehearsals and casing relatively easier.

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of students that were already in choir, so they were well prepared.”

Even though there are choir classes during the school day, every practice is extra-curricular.

“We have practice every day after school for about three hours,” Petit said.

“Everyone’s been working so hard with all the music and dance steps,” Mendelsohn said.

Neighbor of the March family, Laurie, played by Mike Perlongo, is one of the main characters in the dance scenes.

“There are two songs with actual dancing,” junior Perlongo said. “Fortunately it didn’t take long to learn. Foss and everyone learned quickly, so it didn’t affect practices that much. Foss made everything really easy and everyone caught on right away.”

Students are already looking forward to opening night, based off of the productions performed in the past.

“Everyone is giving their full effort and really pulling their weight at practices,” Mendelsohn said. “I know it’ll turn out really well.

• Courtesy of cast and crew of Little Women “Everyone’s really excited for opening night. It’s been pretty stressful but that goes eniors Amanda Grossmayer, Caitlin Featheralong with every school production,” Menstone-Priester, Grace Petit, and Meghan Griffin delsohn said. star in “Little Women.” They will perform again “After all the long rehearsals I know everytonight and tomorrow night at 7:30. thing will run smoothly,” senior John Crowe “We started auditions early June,” said Mar- said. Crowe and other students a part of the quette. “There were about 40 people who tried technical crew. Students part of the “tech” crew out for the musical. We took 13 people, so it’s a make sure every light and microphone are on and working throughout the show. small cast.”

“The tech and costume crews worked very Throughout the summer, the cast met every hard every practice,” Perlongo said. “I’m excited Monday to rehearse the music. for opening night. It’s going to be a lot of fun; “Everyone is very dedicated,” musical coevery production is.” ordinator Sara Michaels said. “The cast is full

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ophomores Michaela Slosar and Megan Salt play doubles on Sept. 7 against Palatine. The girls tennis team’s top doubles team ended up 10-13, while the team finished with a record of 4-6.

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enior Kristen Pederson goes for a spike in the team’s final home game of the year on Oct. 13 against Wheeling. The team had a final regular season record of 10-0 in the Mid-Suburban League. Pederson, senior Kelsey Haas, juniors Taylor Schill and Abby Fesl all earned all- conference and all-area honors.

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enior Joey Rodgers leads cheer for the football team. The team narrowly missed the playoffs with a record of 4-5, losing to Rolling Meadows on Oct. 21. Rodgers, seniors Frank Kalble, Jake Mueller, and Justin Jobski earned all-conference honors.

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enior Jared Martin steps up to kick during practice. The soccer team finished the season with a 3-0 loss against top-seeded Libertyville on Oct. 19. The team finished with a 3-8-6 record. Martin and senior Jon Krok earned all-conference honors. Krok also earned all-area and all-sectional honors.

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Successful season despite sectional fall Kevin Hyde After a long and successful conference season, the girls volleyball team was able to bump, set, and spike their way to sectionals, ending their season with a 2-1 loss against Stevenson on Nov. 1.

“We obviously had some low points and some high points, but we fought through every point, every game, and every match, but ended up falling to a tough Stevenson,” junior Taylor Schill said.

Despite their loss at sectionals, the team was able to build up a winning record throughout the rest of the tournament, as well as the season as a whole.

The girls defeated Wheeling at regionals on Oct. 27, therefore advancing onto the regional championship against Buffalo Grove on Oct. 29.

Upon defeating Buffalo Grove, the girls were feeling proud and confident of their achievements.

“We’ve been playing really well, and I am proud of the team. We’ve really been working as a team and it’s nice to see that represented in our wins and how we play,” junior Alli Mueller said.

Aside from the playoffs, the team was able to secure their top standings in the conference.

With a record of 10-0, the girls clinched the MSL East championship, sending them on their way to face Barrington, MSL West champions, in the conference championship game on Oct. 20.

After a two match run, the girls were not able to reign supreme against Barrington. This, however, did not jeopardize their chances in participating in the playoffs.

“We would have liked to make it to state, but our own errors put us behind in our last game,” Schill said.

“After the conference championship, we just really needed to focus on a lot of our skills so that we could get as far as we could in the playoffs, and then hopefully state,” Mueller said.

“Overall, I’d say we had an amazing season,” Schill said. Although the season is over, some players are already beginning to learn from their mistakes and are preparing for next season.

“Next year we’re losing a lot of seniors, but we still have a strong group of starters, but we just got to keep our heads up and play volleyball,” Schill said.

“It’s going to be different, obviously, since we are losing a lot of our strong seniors, but I think with the right amount of practice and preparation we can work hard and make it farther than we did this season,” Mueller said. “I’m already excited for next season.”

Looking back on the season, the team is satisfied with their abilities and how far they made it, despite the loss at sectionals.

“We had an exhilarating season and even though it’s disappointing that it ended the way it did we still should all be proud of the accomplishments we’ve made,” Schill said.

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Hockey team holds high expectations Connor Hargett The club hockey season is already under way and starting off strong with a record of 4-3-1, and they are confident that this year they will have a successful season. The team is mixed between Hersey, Buffalo Grove, and Wheeling, (not a school or District 214 sponsored sport) and after the state run last year, which ended in the final four, they are looking for a similar outcome to this season.

“I’m happy with how our team is doing so far this season, we have pretty much the same team as last year with a few new guys. Over all I think we have a really good chance to have a great season,” sophomore Brad Koch said.

“We are playing well together. We have a perfect balance of speed, shooting, and power,” senior Marek Koziol said. “Our power play and our passing in the offensive zone is very good.”

The team is looking to exploit many others strengths as well.

“Our biggest strength is our power play and penalty kill. We have a really strong first line on the power play and our second line is getting

there. Another strength to our team is our physicality. There are a bunch of guys on the team that like to take the body and are good at it too,” Koch said.

The team goals for this season are to match and advance beyond last year’s finish.

“As a team, our goals for the year are to have a good, productive, winning season. This year we are also talking about having another great run at state,” Koch said.

However, in order to successfully reach that goal, practice is always necessary and as a team, they have certain aspects to work on.

“Some current weaknesses are breakouts and neutral zone passes,” Koziol said.

“One of our weaknesses is taking unnecessary penalties. We have to play with discipline, no matter what the score is,” Koch said. “Right now in practice we are working on puck movement and 3-on-2’s. Also, we work on our power play and penalty kill every practice.”

Although the season is young, the team is keeping its eye on the prize.

“We got to the final four last year and hope to get there again, if not farther,” Koziol said.

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The prestigious Culture Cup soccer tournament took place Oct. 26, and more clubs than last year signed up to compete. With tough competition, it proved to be an exciting day of soccer all around. Irish club recorded their first ever championship beating Spanish club in a nail-biting 2-0 victory.

“We had beaten the Irish in the first round, but when it came to the championship game, defense let us down in the end,” Senior Jon Krok said about Spanish club.

Although German club bowed out of this year’s competition, Polish club and South Asian club both got their first tournament bid. LASO and French club also competed.

“It was a lot of fun this year because there were so many new clubs and the competition was hard,” senior Molly Jahrling of the Irish Club said.

“It’s awesome because everyone has so much team spirit, we respect each other, and everyone can participate,” senior Chase Monckton of Spanish Club said.

Until next year, Irish club can celebrate their championship. “It was the first time in the history of the Culture Cup that Irish club won!

We were so excited,” Jahrling said.

It seems as if Culture Cup will continue to expand in years to come, and maybe former German club coach Herr Lewis will be back to create a new dynasty and take back the coveted Culture Cup title.

•Megan Boyle

Stay fit with outdoor sports Although winter is coming up quick, that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop outdoor sports. With the recent weekends being quite warm, it’s a great time to go outside and run around.

Sports great for this weather include paint balling, airsofting, soccer, and wiffle ball. These sports are enjoyable in the summer, but the heat can really put a damper on the activity. With the cool, yet conformable weather, all sports are perfect outside.

“I love paint balling all year round, it’s a great outdoor activity” sophomore Sean Hlavin said.

Wiffleball and soccer are exciting activities especially with large groups of friends.

“Last year I got a group of friends and every Friday we went to MacArhur and played football,” sophomore Brien Martin said.

Not only are outdoor sports entertaining, they also keep students in shape.

With great weather, long weekends, and a group of friends, any ordinary weekend day can be turned into an accelerating savior-faire.

•Garret Matchen

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•Madeline Weber unior Emily Goldsberry practices her breaststroke during the vigorous set of eight 200 IMs, combined with butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. The swim team placed third at the MSL Conference meet last Saturday at Barrington where junior Amanda Petro finished first in 200 free, as well as strong performances in the 400 free relay as well as the 200 free relay. The team heads back to Barrington on Nov. 12 for the sectionals, with the state meet the following week at New Trier.

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Equipment perfects athletic performances Michael Miller

Sports have certain equipment that is essential to the game and are standard regulation, like the hoops in basketball. However, these sports also have equipment which can greatly differ from one person to the next.

Basketball shoes and golf clubs, for instance, are available in many different brands and styles, but only the athlete can really decide which one maximizes the performance.

Although ability ultimately comes down to the person, the specific equipment used helps on the path to victory.

Golf is a sport that relies heavily on the quality of the equipment. From the golf clubs to the golf balls and even the gloves worn, the type, feel, and model of this equipment can have a major effect on the performance of the golfer.

Sophomore golfer Karl Taillon prefers Callaway golf balls and clubs. “The golf balls are

harder and go farther, and with the irons, I like the feel and grip, because it’s just what I’m used to,” Taillon said.

Specifically, his putter helps him with his short game. “My putter is heavier than a normal one, so when I putt the ball, it will go farther with less of a swing,” he said.

Overall, his putter’s difference helps keep his short game steady. “It’s more comfortable, and helps me hit the same stroke every time,” Taillon said.

Basketball is another game in which style and brand are an important factor in the equipment a player chooses. Basketball shoes in particular are available in a plethora of brands, colors, and styles, and it’s up to the athlete to pick his favorite combination.

“I like Nike and Air Jordan basketball apparel because it’s stylish, and I prefer orange and white shoes to go along with Hersey’s colors,” sophomore Kenny Mleko said.

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I ranked over all at 18th place with a time of 18:30 being my best time for the season. I was the fourth individual to qualify after the five top teams.

Work hard every work out, rest on recovery days. Getting sleep is really important and eating colorful food. They all add up to something in the long run.

those shoes. “They are also lighter than most shoes, so it helps me run faster,” Mleko said.

Although an athlete’s equipment can really help in the performance, victory ultimately comes down to the person’s preparation and skill.

“Having good equipment helps, but it takes good equipment and skill to make a good athlete,” sophomore cross country runner Brentyn Leong said.

“Success requires hard work and determination, even with good equipment,” Mleko said.

The specific types of equipment that athletes choose do have a subtle, yet important effect on how well they play.

“I like Asics or Brooks shoes. They fit my feet well. Nike’s arches are too high, so I don’t run as well, whereas Asics fit my arches and foot width,” junior cross country runner Tori Valadez said.

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Boys Basketball tryouts “Strong, fast, athletic, hard-working individuals who dedicate themselves to defending first, sharing the ball second.”

-varsity coach Steve Messer

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Wrestling first practice “There aren’t any cuts, but the athletes should expect a lot of hard work.”

-varsity coach Jim Wormsley

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Bowling recruitment “We are trying to recruit more than anything else because we want to build a strong JV/ frosh/ soph team.”

-varsity coach Julianna Skrzypa

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Girls Basketball opener “Jewell Loyd is the best player in the state, so it is going to be tough. I like to start our season that way to see where we stand.”

-varsity coach Mary Fendley