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Giving Back

Iowa City ranks second in the country in community volunteering. Many City High students are part of this honor, volunteering through Celebrate the Season, Souper Bowl of Caring, Cassie’s Mittens, Habitat for Humanity, MOE, and The Ronald McDonald House. by ethanZIERKE

CELEBRATE THE SEASON The cold December day wasn’t enough to take the holiday spirit out of Mary Kelley and other City High carolers as they sang their way around the Ped Mall.

They were part of Interact members who helped to transform downtown Iowa City into a winter wonderland on Saturday, December 4th for the Downtown Association of Iowa City’s Celebrate the Season. Events included everything from festive cookie decorating and horse-drawn carriage rides to yoga for tots.

City High’s Interact Club contributed to the holiday-spirited effort by helping with the distribution of refreshments and caroling.

Shane Schoemmel, the Assistant Executive Director for the event, helped organize student volunteers from City that included fifteen students for this event.

“We try to get the youth involved,” Schoemmel said. “Iowa City is ranked 2nd in the nation in terms of involvement in community volunteering. This trickles down to the high school level.

The students really enjoy getting involved in volunteering opportunities like this and they like the responsibility that comes with being in charge of something.”

Celebrate The Season is just one of the holiday volunteering opportunities that City High students are a part of. Winter is the season of giving, and City High student volunteers are donating their time and abilities to warm

the hearts of those in need over the holidays and throughout the entire year.

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING Souper Bowl of Caring is an organization that works to make Super Bowl Sunday the largest day of giving toward hunger-related charities.

“I thought it [Souper Bowl of Caring] would be a great way for me to make a difference in the community,” Ana Hollander ‘13 said. “So I set up a committee of people from City and West High to help out.”

Right now, the group is planning a fine arts performance on January 28th to help raise money for the Iowa City Crisis Center.

The performance will be held at First United Methodist Church

and will feature local high school musicians. The groups donate food and money received to the Crisis Center.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, eccumenical, Christian housing ministry. This program seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness by relying on community volunteers to build shelter for families who cannot afford housing.

“Last year some kids participated in a wall building here at City,” Interact Club advisor Ms. Watson said. “They nailed two by fours together and signed the frame, then that wall was put in a home.

“We also had a few kids work on two houses. They loved the

hands-on experience and being able to contribute to a dream come true for a family” Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 by Millard Fuller and his wife Linda. To this day, Habitat for Humanity has built over 350,000 houses all around the world, providing more than 1.75 million people in 3,000 different communities with safe and affordable homes.

A family in need of a home goes through an application process at their local Habitat for Humanity center. Homeowners are then chosen based upon their level of need, their willingness to get involved in the program, and their ability to pay off the loans.

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SING SING SING:

Students singing carols in the Ped Mall for Celebrating the Seasons are Erin Durian, Emma McIntire, Mystery Singer, Mary Kelly, Mystery Singer, Emma Greimann, Mystery Singer, and Emma Greenberg

December10, 2010

Ampersand

Clubs

guilds societies cults

(that sort of thing)

Best Buddies

Best Buddies is a group dedicated to giving students with disabilities a place to belong at City High. Students with special needs are paired with ones in general education, and they’re buddies in a year full of activities.

Club Advisor Mr. Braverman believes every student involved gains from the experience.

“They learn that regardless of the hand we are dealt in life, everyone has the opportunity to play their hand and be winners,” said Braverman. “We aren’t so different after all.”

November brought on the Winter Formal, which was a chance for students and their buddies to attend a high school dance, since many of them will never be able to attend Homecoming or Prom.

It’s not too late! Best Buddies is always open to associate members, who attend events and are a part of the group, though they do not have a buddy. If you are interested, talk to chapter president Caitlin Clougherty or stop by Mr. Braverman’s room (1407).

- Annelise Jacobson

Harry Potter

With the new Harry Potter movie just out, City High’s Harry Potter club has a lot to talk about.

“The movie was great,” Ava Vargason ‘13 said, copresident of Harry Potter club along with Margaret Yapp. “We want to have a movie weekend to watch all of them!”

Most recently they decorated cookies, and in the future, plan on forming a quidditch team. They usually have about 15 students come each week.

“We want people to join,” Vargason said. “But people should have some general knowledge of the books.” Meetings are every Thursday after school in room 2109.

“It’s the best club in the world,” Vargasona said.

“If you want to talk about Harry Potter or just hang out come!”

- Emma Baxter

Pysch

Every Wednesday after school a group of kids meets in Mrs. Green’s room (#2106) to look at different things that have to do with psychology.

“We really do anything that people want to do that is related to psychology.”

Mrs. Green said.

So if you are interested in analyzing dreams, meditating, studying mass or serial killers or personality disorders this is certainly the club for you.

“This year is really fun, the kids are very interested.” Mrs. Green said.

- Emma Gier

Interact

Whether students are involved in Interact because they love helping the community or they would like to earn silver chord hours, there is no doubt their efforts go to a good cause.

With this year’s slogan “Growing the Community Together”, members of the volunteer club are participating in all things community oriented.

One of Interact’s goals this year is to visit the Iowa City Ronald McDonald House each month.

The “Home away from Home” is a safe haven for families seeking medical care for their children at the University Hospital. Interact members will cook food for the families as well as organize activities for the kids.

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“I love working at Ronald McDonald. It’s fun and the families are always super grateful.” Emma Gier ‘13, Interact member. “The kids are so cute!”

- Nora Holman

They also go to an annual state conference which they are currently raising money for.

BPA is always looking for new members and all you need to join is an inter-

-est in business. The club meets every other Thursday after school.

Talk to Mr. Lehman if you are interested.

- Oli Peters & Ellen Carman

Books

Sit back and ask yourself this: do dystopian societies on other planets intrigue you?

If indeed you find yourself nodding decidedly or answering in the affirmative in any way to this question, you should, on Tuesday December 14th, steer your way through crowds of bustling students getting ready to head home and go to the library for book club!

Sponsored by Mrs. Fredrickson and Mr. Morris, this month’s book is Madness of Men by Patrick Ness.

Justine Trollinger describes the mad world of the club. “Book club is kind of like it’s own cult,” she said.

Every meeting is filled with shouting and obsessing, and talking about recent scifi shows. Everyone seems to be enjoying it a lot, I know I do.”

- Jin Suh

BPA

BPA (Business Professionals of America) is preparing students at City High with knowledge that could be important to use as a business major or entrepreneur in todays career world. It is also a good resume builder.

The club is currently preparing for their career day in January. On career day, members of the club visit different businesses in the Iowa City area to talk to the owners about how to run their businesses.

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News

The Winter Show

4th Avenue Jazz Company and City Lights by anneliseJACOBSON& sonoraTAFFA

The heavy, red velvet curtain rose on a sparkling stage. Hippopotamuses, lonely princesses, flashing lights, and sparkling dresses all contributed to the splendor of “Dashing into Winter”, performed in the Opstead last Saturday. Among the performers were 4th Ave, City lights, the Jazz bands, and many special acts.

Mackenzie Mead ‘11 sang “You Raise Me Up” by Josh Groban for her special act.

“I just wanted a really powerful song and one that suits my voice,” Mead said. “I knew that You Raise Me Up would fit me. I could feel the same emotions as the song.” Her special act was the final performance before the curtain came up for 4th Ave, giving her a pivotal part in the show.

“I’ve been working on my special act for about a month,” Mead said. “I practiced every day this week. It was really hectic.”

The Jazz 1 performance included an energetic funk number, Honk, and a tenor saxophone battle for a solo. Both Jazz bands are ajusting under the new director Ryan Arp. ”Mr. Arp picks different songs,” jazz band member Rachel Fehr ‘11 said. “He’s been trying to teach us more swing.” This year has also meant more practice time for the groups, however this does not seem to phase them.

“It doesn’t feel like work,” Brian Martin ‘11 said. “It just feels like we’re hanging out and jamming.”

“Dashing into Winter” was only the second performance of the year for City Lights.

“I’m not really one to get ex-

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photos by ANNELISEJACOBSON

(TOP LEFT) Jazz Band 1 performs “Honk”. (TOP RIGHT) City Lights reaches for the sky.

(BOTTOM) 4th Avenue Jazz Company brings the show to a finish.

cited about performances but graphic of choir kids this year. that one felt really “We have the good,” City Lights first year sophmember Micah mores and the “The most imCabbage ‘14 said. more experienced “It was everything portant part of seniors,” director I hoped for and performing is Dr. Greg Grove more.” said. “So we have 4th Ave sang probably living talented young and danced to five people and exdifferent songs, through the mupierienced old including classics sic.” people who know such as Dream On, this is their last Impossibly Free, - David Maize‘13 go around. What and a Bon Jovi we’re missing is medley. the middle.” De“Tonight was spite the age gap, more of a success than we expect- members feels the group has ened, really,” David Maize ‘13 said. ergy and potential.

“I think in the future as long as we “I think we did really well tokeep practicing as hard as we can, night, but I think we have a lot of we’ll be going places.” room to grow,” 4th Ave member 4th Ave has a unique demo- Phil Buatti ‘11 said. “And I think

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The directors of showchoir have not lost sight of one of their most important goals every year.

“We want the kids to develop new friendships and deepen old friendships, and just have a great time together,” Grove said. “If along the way we place in a competition, all the better.”

4th Ave and City Lights will perform in their first competition on January 15th, at the Waukee Invitational.

“The most important part of performing is probably living through the music,” Maize said.

“If you’re just there dancing and singing, it’s not enough. If you’re putting all of your emotion and all of your energy into it, that’s what really makes a show.”

Along with stinging snow and cups of cocoa, this winter comes a helping of hope and opportunity for aspiring actors and special education students. “ [The] Combined Efforts [play] gives all students a chance to perform,” Sophie Neems ‘12 said. “It’s a great opportunity to work with lots of different people.”

The Combined Efforts program puts on a show twice a year, each winter and summer.

The Plague Show will premiere on December 17th and 18th in the Little Theatre, giving little time for these actors to prepare.

“It’s amazing that we can put a show on in just a month.” Neems said “It’s a great learning experience for everyone involved.”

You do not need to be an actor to be involved; there is a part for every person and every type of talent in one of Janet Schlapkohl’s shows.

“Combined Efforts works around your abilities,” Sam Buatti ‘13 said. “You can use your hidden talents in ways you never thought possible.”

Whether your forte is juggling, dancing, unicycling or whistling, Schlapkohl can find a place for you.

“Janet is great,” Neems said.

“She is simply good at everything she tries.”

Besides experience on stage, Combined Efforts builds something much greater.

“Performing helps develop confidence,” Neems said. “ It’s awesome to see someone burst out of their shell.”

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Freshmen Struggle with Grades 1st Tri

December10, 2010

UAY Attaches Youth to the Community

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Many freshman recieved failing grades first trimester. A large majority of the failing grades were in American Studies classes. by oliPETERS

Three times a year, grades come in with varying reactions from the student body. Though it is difficult to generalize, recent grading trends have raised concern at City High. First trimester grades showed that the freshmen class had much lower grades and a much higher percentage of failed classes than in previous years.

“Although grades reflect many things, they don’t necessarily reflect how smart people are,” Terry Coleman said, assistant principal.

“They reflect how much people are willing to work.”

This attitude is common among many freshmen teachers.

The low grades of freshmen vary in different classes, but most of the poor grades are in American Studies classes. History teacher Nathan Hellwig agrees with Coleman’s outlook on work ethic, but has his own views on why freshmen grades dropped first trimester.

“Most freshmen grades aren’t as good first trimester,” Hellwig said. “Lots of students rebound second and third trimester because they’re more used to high school. We have to remember that the transition from middle school can be tough.”

Welcome Center manager Emily Dvorak has worked with many students who have had a hard time adjusting to high school.

“I do think the transition from middle school is tough on freshmen,” Dvorak said. “However, each freshmen class experiences this every year. This could be a part of the problem with freshmen grades but I don’t think it’s the whole story.”

Not only is the transition from junior high to high school an important element in the dropping of freshmen grades, but so are

homework assignments, big or small, in any class. Some districts are instituting a no-homework policy to help keep grades up.

However, many teachers disagree with this policy.

“Homework is such a big part of my class that if you didn’t do the work, you would fail,” Hellwig said. “So I’m definitely not in favor of this no-homework policy that districts are re-enforcing.”

The no-homework policy is an issue that school districts have been struggling with for many years. Although many of his colleagues agree with the policy, freshman American Studies teacher Melanie Gibbens says homework has its merits.

“You need homework for a successful high school,” she said.

“You would be shocked if you didn’t have homework in high school then went on to college to find yourself doing extra work after class for hours. Homework is very important and it keeps balance.”

Homework and studying are two words that aren’t strangers to high school students. Coleman assures that although they are both big parts of school, they’re two very different things.

“I think studying is another reason why freshmen grades are lower across the board,” Coleman said. “Homework is not a substitute for studying and freshmen are still figuring out effective study habits.”

Regardless of teacher’s opinions on why the freshmen grades are significantly lower than past years, most teachers agree that they would never want a student to fail their class.

“I believe every student is capable to pass my class,” Gibbens said. “I try to do anything I can to help improve my students’ grades.”

The hangout room at UAY is where teenagers can hang out, play video games, strum guitars, play foosball and spend time with friends. by gabrielBRASILE

Teenagers have always struggled with becoming connected to their community, which United Action for Youth has taken as a challenge. UAY has a youth center that provides band shows, art galleries, and Summer camps. These are aimed to help teens influence and effect the community in positive ways. “[Teenagers] can learn how to play instruments, record a song, join a group, or use our art studio,” Prevention Specialist Kylie Buddin said.

“Alternatively, they can come in and simply relax in a respectful environment.”

connected to the community and get their music or art into society.

Mickey Hampton, the arts coordinator of UAY, directs the Image Alive improvisation group.

“I think that the arts offer a really great way of expressing yourself and contributing to your community in a way that is creative and heartfelt.” Hampton said. “People get a chance to be creative “Teenagers can and be with creative learn howto play people. They learn life that will help instruments, skills them no matter what record a song, they go on to do.”

join a group, or use our art studio.”

-Kylie Buddin

In addition to relaxing at UAY, large events are also held around once a month and bring in approximately 20-40 people on average, including art galleries and band shows.

The smaller events include writing and art workshops, disc golf trips, and movie nights. UAY also hosts weekly groups including the Image Alive improvisational acting group, the Rhinestone Cowgirls (an all girls group which talks about teen issues), and the GLBTQA (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Question and Answer) group. These groups are open to everyone between ages 12-18, help teens get

One of the unique things about UAY is the amount of expertise on hand in the youth center.

“I think the fact that we have artists and musicians on staff is very unique.” Hampton said. “It’s not like people are coming and doing art workshops with just Popsicle sticks.”

In addition, UAY helps high schoolers get their art into the community directly through both art galleries and band shows. Seanna Feijo, ‘13 recently performed for in her band in support of UAY for the first time.

“With UAY, they [the staff] try to get everyone involved in the art galleries and band shows.” Feijo said. “It’s nature for people to say no, but UAY will always say yes.”

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TOP: Seanna Feijo ‘13 strums a guitar in the hangout room. BELOW: An art exhibit features work from Aurora Green. UAY does Art Exhibits almost every month.

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State Dance Competion

In a field of 270 schools the City High dance team finished 5th in jazz and received a division one rating for their lyrical performance this past weekend.

The competition was held in Des Moines at the Wells Fargo Arena.

“Everyone always wants first,” Caitlin Danielson ‘12 said. “But I’m proud of the team.

As for the state competition, the team performed and danced to a mix of songs from the movie “Avatar” and a song called “Coming Home.”

The teams were judged based on their costumes, hair, dance technique, and showmanship.

“I think we did really well,” Alyssa Capron ’14 said. “Even though the placing wasn’t what we expected.”

The team’s competitions have ended with successes including a first and second place finish for their jazz and lyrical dances at Prairie. Caitlin Danielson also finished 2nd in the state solo dance competition.

“Even though practices can be hard,” Caitlin said.

“It’s worth it in the end.” by ellenCARMAN

Debate Met with Success The City High debate team continues to do well as members win awards and see great success at tournaments.

“We’ve been extremely pleased with the team’s performance at all levels, as well as the fact that we’ve been able to function more cohesively as a team” said head forensics coach, Darcie Hutzell.

Many first year debate members have also been encouraged by the success that they have achieved so early on in the season.

“It felt good to win a tournament” Drew Wilson ‘13 said after winning the Novice LD portion of the Iowa Fall Conference. “Its something a lot of debaters don’t get to experience ealy on.

After the Fall Conference, both debate teams are gearing up for the winter portion of their respective seasons.

“From here on out we are going to be working more on honing the skills that we’ve already acquired. Its a long process of turning defeats into victories and victories into decisive victories,” Policy Coach Vince Woolums said.

The next local tournament will be held at West High on January 14th. by kieranGREEN

December10, 2010

News

Little Hawk Talks TV Show on Public Access Television So far, the show has covered by ellenCARMAN the two school pep assemblies along with other City High news.

The Little Hawk Talks TV The shows are normally 30 minshow has officially gone world utes long, but there are wide. Well at least occasionally hour long to a friend of the specials. show’s adviser, To make each show, Mr. Carhoff, in Kothe staff creates an itinrea. erary, then they desig“It wasn’t our nate topics to each regoal to go world “The show porter. After this, they wide,” Zach promotes good film and edit the show.

Devine ‘13, sports “I love that you can reporter for the things have fifteen outtakes,” show said. “But going on at the show’s host, Ashhey, I’m not comley Orr ‘11 said. “Beplaining.”

City High,” cause you only need to Little Hawk get it right once.”

Talks airs on PATV The show has plans (Public Access TV, to interview Chip, the channel 18), The hall monitor, foreign district channel 21, exchange students Blip TV, and in segments on You- at City High, and new teachers.

Tube. Although the audience may They would also like to spotlight include some foreigners thanks outstanding students and do a to the world wide web, it mostly segment on each department in consists of City High students the school. The staff would like and their parents. to get more people involved with “The show promotes good filming and making the show. things going on at City high,” “People should watch our Carhoff said. “We are here to show so they know what’s going share news with the public at City on at City High,” Orr said. “They High.” might learn something new.”

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MOE (Money Offering Effort) is a non-profit charity organization started by a group of high schoolers. MOE members make crafts and gifts over the holiday season and sell them to raise money for local charities.

“The program raises money for a different charity organization every year,” Claire Rowden ‘13 said. “The group has grown a lot over the years.”

MOE is made up of group members from both City and West High and members of First Christian Church “I felt like it was a really good organization,” Rowden said.“It feels good to know I’m helping people.”

The Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City is a housing system for families looking for a place to stay while their child undergoes long-term medical care for their child.

“Beth Larson came up with the idea to help out at the Ronald McDonald house,” Sophie Neems ‘12 said.

“They’re very organized, and making food for people is a lot of fun.”

Students who are going to help out at the Ronald McDonald house cook for families and will be making holiday decorations to hang on the doors.

“We’re trying to make it to the Ronald McDonald House once a month,” Mrs. Watson, Interact Club Advisor said. “Next weekend will be the third time we’ve gone so far this year.”

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The drama department’s hopes to perform Chicago are hanging by a thread.

“I think (Chicago) is a dynamic, fun play. It’s a chance to show off the dancing ability at City. It would attract a large crowd. It is a bit racy, but I don’t think too much so for our population,” director Mr. Peters said. “(Chicago) has such great energy! One of the songs, Cell Block Tango, is a phenomenal piece and I think we have the cast to pull it off.”

Chicago is widely known for it’s vaudeville music and dance numbers “As a trumpet in the pit, I think the jazz pieces will be really fun to play,” Bryan Martin ’11 said.

Along with Chicago’s wild popularity and success come copyright issues, however.

“We submitted a third and final appeal to the producer for the copyrights. If (our production) does end up affecting a touring company of Chicago we would promote their show around school also,” Peters said. “ I talked to Waldorf College (Northern Iowa) and they were denied the rights after they had already put up posters and everything.”

Students are worried that Chicago may not be suited for the talent available at City this year.

“I think it was an interesting decision. (Chicago) might have been a better idea for next year because of the demographics of the people who are involved in the drama and music departements this year,” drama student Chuck Foster ’11 said. “This year they have a dozen or so senior guys who have been very involved and loyal to the music and drama departements, they chose a play with one and a half major male roles.”

Others doubt whether Chicago is an appropriate play, regardless of the talent or time.

“Most of the songs are about either sex or murder,” said Mary Rethwisch ‘14. “ I don’t think it’s an appropriate play for a highschool. Families and children want to come to see the plays, and they may not be allowed to if we perform Chicago.”

If the Chicago copyrights don’t come through the directors are ready to move on. They will not disclose the next play until the copyright issues are in the clear, however.

We’ve never had to go to a third appeal,” Peters said. “ This is new territory for all of us.”

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Potter Heads attend 2 0 1 0 Deathly Hallows premier

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City High students wait for hours outside Sycamore Mall Theater for the movie’s start at midnight. byanneliseJACOBSON

He was introduced to the world as a skinny, dark-haired boy with broken glasses, who lived in a cupboard under the stairs.

Bewitching from the start, the adventures of Harry Potter attracted readers of all ages, but especially children. It wasn’t long before his story represented a generation.

“I grew up with Harry Potter,” Kennedy Bodnarek ‘11 said. “I feel like he’s a part of my family.”

The last decade has been defined by the annual release of a Harry Potter book or movie. This era is now coming to a close, heralded by the release of The Deathly Hallows Part 1 across America on November 18.

All four midnight showings at Sycamore Mall Theater were sold out long before opening night, and fans waited hours to claim the best seats.

Alanna Walterhouse ‘12 and her family

were proud to be the first in line.

“This means everything,” said Walterhouse. “We’ve been 2nd for the past two years. And now we’re first. It’s like we’ve achieved the ultimate fan-dom.” Walterhouse’s mother made the trip to Sycamore at 8:15 in the morning ensure the spot, spending the day re-reading the book.

“My mom is a rock star,” Walterhouse said.

Just around the corner from the most die-hard fans, another group played a heated game of Harry Potter trivia. They knew they were in good company when the people sitting around them began to yell the answers in support. “Harry Potter fans are intense,” said Kelsey Sheets ‘11, who came to the midnight showing dressed as the golden snitch.

Fans explain that there is something special about seeing the movie premier. They arrive early and wait in line for hours not only to get good seats in the packed theaters

but to celebrate their devotion to Harry Potter.

For Emma Greenberg ‘14, seeing the movie at midnight was very important.

“Its really the experience of being here.”

She and her friends camped out in front of Ben Franklins, playing card games and Connect the Dots. They flaunted their Gryffindor pride with red and gold knit scarves, and a stuffed Hedwig was included in all activities.

“We’ve all been fans from the beginning,” Gretchen Burke ‘14 said.

Even though the movie premiered on a school night, most fans felt the reward was worth the sleep sacrifice.

“It was was definitely the highlight of my year,” said Sophie Peterson ‘13 in a Fred Weasley sweater and orange wig. “The best part, except for watching the movie, was playing catchphrase with my wizarding pals.”

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Album Review by: carlSESSIONS Kanye West’s fourth studio album had a lot to do. Coming off of a weak previous CD and the infamous VMA incident, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy needed to prove that West is both worthy of his constant stream of self-promotion and skilled enough to compete on the evolving stage of mainstream hiphop. Fortunately MBDTF is successful.

The album is a well produced, dynamic piece of art that at times surpasses his past hits like “Through the Wire” and “Flashing Lights”.

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is a change in Kanye’s style. He no longer has to prove that he has ‘the good life’ or is ‘the cool’. MBDTF steps past the excess driven, materialistic hole that artists such as Tech9 and Lil Wayne are stuck in, and gives him the ability to explore other things. Every song on the album is part of the grandiose, orchestral sound that he beautifully imagines and creates/enacts/spawns. Opening with the fairytale-like track “Dark Fantasy”, the most soulful of the dozen, he sets the tone for the rest of a strangely honest album. “The plan was to drink until the pain over/but what’s worse, the pain or

Kanye West

“My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy”

“Kanye finally acknowledges his narcissim”

the hangover?” On “Runway”, Kanye acknowledges his narcissism, and turns it into a rallying call. “I think it’s time for us to have a toast/Let’s have a toast for the douche bags/Let’s have a toast for the assholes/Let’s have a toast for the scum bags/Everyone of them that I know” Like his greatest songs, it’s funny, a little sad and ultimately relatable.

West’s expansive guest list, which includes Jay-Z, RZA, No ID, Kid Cudi and Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, is another asset to the album. “So Appalled” is an under-recognized 6 and a half minute song that features 5 guests who gather to spit dead-pan verses celebrating their success’ contra the established order in a quintessential hip-hop ballad. “Success is how you make it/Take it how it come/ Half a mil in 20’s is like a billion where I’m from/An arrogant drug dealer, the legend I’ve become/CNN said I’d be dead by 21.”

The album isn’t perfect. Four songs

top the 6-minute mark and seem a little long. Some guest artists could have been comfortably left out (rapper Rick Ross nearly ruins “Monster”).

Politics are, for the most part, ignored on the album. The minute-and-a-half song that mentions them is stuck at the end of the album and sounds like an afterthought.

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy shows that Kanye is once again comfortable leading the hip-hop world. He successfully incorporates some muchneeded art (both the “Power” music video and his 40-minute album video are indicative of his new vision) into a tired genre. The album is truly beautiful at times, and when taken as a whole, sounds grand, ambitious and orchestral.

Additionally, Kanye West is probably the only mainstream artist today that can combine both searching questions and self-idolation in the same minute of a song: “is hip-hop just a euphemism for a new religion?” and “the same people that tried to black ball me forgot about two things/my black balls.” That is art.

Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18) The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear. Just don’t get kicked out of your house. ’Cause baby, it’s cold outside.

Pisces (Feb 19-March 20) Foreign spies will kidnap your dog and poison your eggnog.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Never fear! Sweater vests are cooler than Carl Sessions.

Taurus (April 20-May 18) Your karma will take a turn for the better. Especially if you leave chocolate cupcakes with rainbow sprinkles, outside of room 2109 by 12:30 today.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) All your hair will fall out.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You’ve been lied to your entire life. Yellow snow will make you invincible.

Leo (July 23-Aug 22)

Somebody’s getting coal for Christmas...

Virgo (Aug 23-Sept 22)

All you want for Christmas is the new ipod touch. Yay for consumerism!

Libra (Sept 23-Oct 22)

Open a smoothie shop. Make mango smoothies.

Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21)

The stars have revealed your future. Join the Little Hawk and all your dreams will come true.

Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21) Big money is coming your way. Use it to pay off your credit card debt.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) THIS IS YOUR YEAR. Santa Claus is going down. But you have to get started early with your stakeout. All you need is some binoculars, a large butterfly net, and a diguise.

An elf costume may help too

December10, 2010

Features

CITY&WEST Academically In Sync?

very September, the City High and West High communities prepare for the annual “Battle of the Boot”, an intense competition between the two cross-river rivals.

But an even greater battle takes place in the classrooms.

The question of academic equality between City and West has become increasingly pronounced due to rising college standards and demand for an institutionalized curriculum. Standardized tests, such as the ACT, SAT, and ITEDS reflect colleges’ thirst for the “perfect” high school student.

“The honors vs. AP [Advanced Placement] is a debate which rages in the academic field,” City High principal John Bacon said.

Teachers at City High have been extremely involved in this debate, some wishing to continue with their longstanding Honors curriculum.

“We think that locally developed curriculum with teachers who have expertise in their subject and who know their student body is better than curriculum developed by people hundreds of miles away,” Kevin Koepnick said, a City High science teacher, who teaches the AP Biology classes.

This is a belief shared by many City High teachers in all departments.

“It is important to offer the same curriculum so we are not perceived as being less academically challenging,” Bonnie Hall, a City High Spanish teacher, said. ” because our curriculum is extremely challenging and students do very well on placement tests after they leave City High. “ For the 2011-2012 school year, the Spanish IV/V Honors classes will be switching to AP Spanish, a class

a class which West High has offered for quite some time.

City High is catching up rapidly to West High in the amount of high level courses offered. The two schools are beginning to be percieved as equal in that aspect.

The numbers, however, show a different show a different story.

Currently, West High trumps City High in various departments, most notably Language Arts and Social Studies. The West Language Arts program offers 35, while City has only 21. This number is also due to West not offering all of their L.A. classes every trimester.

“The City High Language Arts department is discussing more AP Language Arts classes for next year,” Jonathan Rogers, language arts teacher said.

In the Social Studies department, West High offers almost twice the amount of classes than City High. Much of this is accounted for in their different curriculum. West for instance, instead of having World History, offers more pinpointed studies of regional history.

“We believe, at the high school level, that it is better for students to have a broader world view rather than the narrower focus of area studies,” Steve Dodge said, Social Studies teacher.

It is clear that this “battle” will continue no matter what the circumstances are, and regardless of what the numbers show.

Most of the fundamental differences between the schools are ones based on principals.

“City and West are at the top of almost every measure in the state of Iowa” said Bacon, “They are both truly extraodinary high schools.”

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LittleHawk

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Marijuana: Usage or Abusage?

Medical

Administration deals with drug users seldomly despite rate of use

What Students Said

hock me, shock me, shock me with your deviant behavior. It’s happened again, as it does every year. City High students are smoking pot.

In fact, recent polls conducted at by the Little Hawk show that 44% percent of City High se“I consider niors have smoked marijuana at least once. Students have varying myself a views of this statistic. student “I don’t think that just because it advocate” [marijuana use] has become more common makes it less of a big deal,” -MECCA director Sebastian Surom ‘13 said, “I think Mindy Coon it makes it more of a big deal.”

The school’s role in curbing illegal drug use is clear. Assistant Principal Terry Coleman said in a recent interview that the school “has to take steps in the punishment of using marijuana.” If a student is caught with marijuana on them they are detained until the police arrive.

They then are charged with possession and/or intent to distribute, depending on the amount of marijuana they have on them. If a student smells of the drug or there is probable cause that they are using the drug, then teachers or administrators can do a full body search and investigation of the student’s locker and car to look for incriminating evidence.

“Since I have been assistant principal here at City High [3 years] there have been an average of about 10 student a year we deal with about marijuana,” Coleman said.

In addition to punishment, the school also“wants to provide resources to [marijuana users].”

One of these resources is the the Mid-East Council of Chemical Abuse. MECCA has been in place at City since the 1990’s, however in 2005 Mindy Koon was appointed fulltime director of the school’s branch of the program.

“MECCA’s primary goal is early intervention and prevention,” Koon said. “As well as risk reduction.”

Koon says she has seen over 80 students since the beginning of the school year.

“I consider myself a student advocate,” Koon said.

Some students come for advice, some simply for information.”

Her experiences have led her to believe that there is “no one way to describe people who use.” This reinforces the general trend in studies--AP students, Football players, actors, and those with unstable home lives all may smoke.

“If you legalize it the economy would improve”, a 9th grader said

Should marijuana be legalized?

No 55%

95

Yes 45%

million Americans have used marijuana at least once

12%

of substance abuse admissions in the U.S were for Marijuana (in 2000)

11%

of 8th graders in the U.S have used

Should medical marijuana be legalized?

No 23%

24%

of 10th graders in the U.S have used

Yes 77%

33%

of 12th graders in the U.S have used

1,000 amount in dollars that first-time offenders can be fined

7,500 amount in dollars that first-time offenders who have an intent to distribute can be fined

5 years

maximum number of years that first-time offenders who have an intent to distribute have to serve

“If you need it for your health why not legalize it?”, a 10th grader said “Alcohol is legal and it’s worse”, a 11th grader said “Don’t try it. It will f*** you up”, a 12th grader said

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by maxFRIEDMAN

ar iju an a users have long been viewed as druggies or pot-heads, however, as the medical possibilities for the weed emerge, this image is changing. Unfortunately, as the push for medical-legalization becomes stronger (15 states have legalized medical marijuana), so too, has the rumors surrounding it.

Marijuana has proven to have two large effects when used by patients with terminal illnesses. The first is that using the drug can actively help to combat some diseases.

The American Association for Cancer Research has conducted research which indicates that marijuana works to considerably slow down tumor growth in the lungs, breasts, and brain. Further research backs up this discovery; in laboratory tests in Germany THC, the active components in marijuana, were found to slow the spread of lung and cervical cancer tumors. The second positive affect is pain relief. There is an overwhelming amount of evidence that shows marijuana relieves pain caused by nerve damage from spinal cord injuries, and blunts nausea caused by chemotherapy. Patient testimonials reinforce the laboratory data, and medical marijuana users are clear to point out that they use the drug for the relief, not the high.

Opponents to legalization say that smoking marijuana leads to cancer, however this has been proven false. A 1997 study conducted by the UCLA School of Medicine of 243 marijuana smokers over an 8-year period proves that neither the continuing smokers nor ones that stopped and started at intervals showed any significantly different rates in the decline in lung function as compared with people who never smoked marijuana.

For a state to legalize a drug, their Board of Pharmacy must move it from a Schedule I classification to Schedule II. Schedule I classification means that it is illegal under all circumstances and has high potential for abuse. Schedule II classification means that it would be open for medical uses. However, this action is only a recommendation for the legislature, who can either respond to it or ignore it completely.

On November 24, 2010 the Iowa Board of Pharmacy wrote a bill that will classify marijuana as a Schedule II drug, opening it to medical use if passed by the state legislature. States all over the country are doing just the same, which raises the question of whether the drug will be legalized recreational purposes.

According to the office of Iowa’s future governor, Terry Branstad, legalizing marijuana for medical purposes puts us on a slippery slope to legalizing other drugs, but this argument shouldn’t prevent legalization. Because the Iowa Board of Pharmacy would only be legalizing medical marijuana for use as a prescription drug, legalization of worse drugs will not follow.

It is unacceptable and immoral to deny an important drug that can combat serious illness because of fabricated disadvantages and reactionary politics. Iowa should recognize the high potential that legalization has, and legalize marijuana for medical purposes.

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Features

December10, 2010

HOMELESS for the holidays Local teens are facing homelessness during the holiday season and all-year-round.

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here are 300 registered students in the ICCSD that are friends or family members, but they can’t stay there forever. Unhomeless. fortuantely, it is almost impossible for teens to get into a shelter.

“Yes, there are homeless students here,” Emily Dvorak, “The shelters, are always, always full,” Van Housen said. head of the City High Welcome Center, said. “It’s an ongoing “There needs to be a safe local place where teenagers can go.” problem that people need to become aware of.”

Without knowing their basic rights, many homeless students One problem is that many people are stay in the dark and keep their situation fooled about who a homeless perto themselves. While living with friends or son is. A homeless person isn’t just “The shelters are family members is considered illegal, it is a hobo who hangs around the pedsometimes the only help they have. always, always full. mall; homelessness comes in all “Who wants to admit they’re homeshapes, sizes and different situaThere needs to be a safe local less?” Van Housen said. “Everyone has tions. their pride to look out for.” place where “Homelessness is extremely different Administrators are standing by to help for everyone,” Dvorak said. “ It’s very perovercome the challenges, but not everyteenagers can go.” thing can be resolved. sonal.”

Even though the main cause of home“Of course, I would love it if we could - Stephanie Van Housen provide everything for the students,” lessness is job loss and economic problems, Family Resources at Mark Twain many other factors play a part.

Dvorak said. “But that’s not the business “Every situation is different,” Stephawe’re in.” nie Van Housen, from Family Resources at Besides personal and family issues, Mark Twain Elementary said. “The reasoning could come from homelessness also takes a toll on education by distracting homeillness, sexual and verbal abuse, domestic violence, substance less students from their schoolwork. abuse and family problems.”

“It’s crucially important for these students to stay in school,” Even though all these hardships are affecting students’ lives, Van Housen said. “You are set back 4-6 months and have half- a most still have a way to improve their situation.

-chance of graduating each time you switch schools.”

“There are emergency shelters, ecoThe problem stretches out far beyond the nomic aid and free and reduced lunch,” individul and the school.

THELITTLEHAWK.COM Dvorak said. “We can also help students “It could be any of us,” Van Housen said.

Check out thelittlehawk.com obtain bus passes and tutors, but the prob“We need to be grateful and need to make for more resources on homelem is there isn’t enough community fundsacrifices so everyone can have a roof over lessness in Iowa City and how ing.” their head.” you can help.

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December10, 2010

Opinion

First Trimester: Our Report Card We, the Editorial Board of The Little Hawk, took it upon ourselves to grade City High School on its first trimester performance.

We each graded the the school in the six areas we feel make up the core of City, providing reasons for our judgements. After melding all our grades into one cohesive set, we feel we have a report card that accurately reflects both the opinion of the Board and also the current state of City High School.

Administration

Administration Academics Fine Arts Maintenance Sports Student Body

Mr. Bacon is doing a fantastic job as the new principal.

The new policies, especially the new cell phone rule, are solid ideas and choices.

The amount of school spirit he’s gotten going is staggering, and the student body seems more cohesive for it. Thumbs up to the rest of administration too!

A+ BAAA A-

max friedman news editor

Academics 12 National Merit Scholars certainly isn’t bad, but come on! We can do better than West! Additionally, the fact that they’re all guys is a bit misrepresentative.

Aside from that, reports show that the majority of the freshmen class is failing at least one class. That’s pathetic. Step it up, underclassmen!

harrison burke opinion editor

Fine Arts The Performing Arts are doing great - with a fantastic fall play, awesome All-State concert, and a sweet showchoir shows, they’re representing City very well.

We’ve yet to see a lot of work out of visual arts though...

Editorial Board

(a staff editorial)

carl sessions executive editor

renata stewart features editor

Maintenance The janitors are doing a fantastic job coping with even more students than last year.

The only things preventing an award of a perfect A+ are the few remaining leaks in the roofs and ceilings of the building. And a lack of urinal dividers in a few boys’ bathrooms...

3.83 GPA

Sports City High School

Editorial Vote:

What area needs the most

2010

Editorial Vote:

What are Bacon’s best changes?

improvement?

Admin: 0 Academics: 0 Arts: 2 Maintenance: 0 Sports: 0 Student Body: 3

- Water bottles - New Cell phone policy - ENTHUSIASM - More school spirit - Red Nikes

Editorial Vote:

Are we, as a school, doing better than we were last year at this time?

YES: 5

NO: 0

With every sports team having super solid fall seasons, the football team making it to the State Championships for the second year in a row and having one of the longest winning streaks in state history, and the fact that we soundly trounced West in every sport, City High Athletics are on top.

Student Body We have more school spirit then possibly any year on record, and have had way fewer fights than last year at this time.

The use of the extra-toolish “Citizenship, Integrity, Teamwork, You!” chant and so many failing freshmen prevent a solid A+

Our Thoughts Overall, we the Board feel that City High as a whole is doing well. For sure, most parents would be happy with a 3.8 GPA. But as one can see, most of our grades are at the point that keeps students frantic at the end of the Tri - hovering just a few percent above falling down a letter. We’re certainly not scraping by overall, but we’re barely holding onto our A’s as it is.

We feel, and we know, that City High can do better. We need to get solid A’s, not shaky ones and we need to excel in everything, not just one or two areas.

As we near one of the hardest times for many students (early-onset senioritis, the winter blues and general lazyness) we have to make sure that we, as citizens of City High, not only keep up the good work, but improve.

opinions The Opinion section is designed as a forum for the staff members of the Little Hawk and the CHS community. Signed commentaries and cartoons are the views of the writer/artist and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editorial Board. Opinions of the board are presented in unsigned editorial messages. Letters to the Editor should be dropped off in Room 2109 or sent to opinion.thelittlehawk@gmail.com. All letters must be no more than 250 words in length and must be signed. The Editorial Board reserves the right to edit for length, content and style.

mikey hunter sports editor reporters:

kieran green, nora holman, annelise jacobson, ellen kealey, molly powell-littler, jin suh, sonora taffa, alexandra perez, cassie wassink, ellen carman, emma baxter, ethan zierke, gabriel brasile, oli peters, will benson mission statement The Little Hawk, thev student newspaper of City High School, aims to inform, educate and entertain readers; to provide an educational opportunity for the students who produce it; and to provide a medium for commercial advertising.

Equity Statements English Version: It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or socioeconomic status in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.

If you believe you have (or your child has) been discriminated against or treated unjustly at school, please contact the Equity Director, Ross Wilburn, at 509 S. Dubuque Street, 319688-1000.

Spanish Version: Declaración de Equidad: Es la política de Iowa City Community School District no descriminar en base a raza, credo, color, género, origen, religión, edad, estado civil, orientación sexual, estado de veterano, incapacidad, =estado socio-económico en sus programas educacionales, actividades, o políticas de empleo.

Si usted piensa que usted o su hijo (a) han sido descriminados o que han sido tratados injustamente en la escuela, por favor comuníquese con el Director de Equidad, Ross Wilburn, 509 S. Dubuque Street, teléfono: 319-688-1000.

Iowa City High School 1900 Morningside Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Phone: (319)-688-1040 Fax: (319)-339-5704

Opinion

December10, 2010

Papparazziowans

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Pretty Disgusting Adolescents by jindaleSUH

by willBENSON

robot unicorn attack ugly sweaters gangsta’s not asking questions turducken Pokemon theme song Combination Pizza Hut & and Taco Bell wiiiinterrrrrrr Pokemon Profile Picture Month!

Kanye’s new album

As I stood in the stands following the overtime loss in the State Championship vs Dowling Catholic, the post-game antics were disappointing. Not those of the opposing team, however, but of the media. After the closing seconds of the game, City High quarterback Andrew McNulty, stayed kneeling amidst a swarm of Dowling players.

Meanwhile, a photographer got up in McNulty’s face and starting snapping pics of him while he lost his composure. An assistant coach finally had to push him away as he continued to fire shot after shot.

From one reporter to another, the integrity of his position should not have been compromised for the “perfect shot.” These are high school athletes, not paid professionals, and they should never be attacked fol-

lowing a heartbreaking defeat in that manner. It was a great championship game, going back and forth with momentum shifts untill the final play, and it shouldn’t be ruined with media indifference.

As a journalist, my role is to share information with the public with an unbiased, objective point of view.

Journalists can look to get good facts and offer interesting insight without going overboard when the players pay the price.

There is an appropriate way to get powerful photographs and journalists should definitely aim to get athletes showing emotion or determination, but under some constraints. It’s a real shame when this occurs, and it displays a perfect blueprint for young journalists on “what not to do.”

“An assistant coach finally had to push him away as he continued to fire shot after shot.”

DOORBUSTERS

Sweater Pains

Sleigh bells German candy

by carlSESSIONS

fart sniffings janky school internet service college apps having to scrape your windshield FB chat Cyber Monday new-age hipster, computer lovin’ freaks! rolling buses ‘in the latter’ Corruption Lil’ Wayne hype crazy Black Friday shoppers Fake profiles on Facebook

A mainstay piece of clothing seen at hipster house shows, suburban country clubs and on the side of Ohio State football games, sweater vests have now proliferated into City High. I thought that the school’s tradition of inspired un-pretentiousness would be immune to such smug clothing, but the new “sweater vest Thursdays” have proved my assumption off the mark.

Hanging awkwardly from the wearer’s frame, the sweater vest is in defiance to common sense. At the best of times it looks like a knitted basketball jersey, at the worst of times it’s just an ugly piece of clothing.

One of the main problems is that sweater vests try to do too much. Like a centaur that also wants to be dragon, the sweater vest turns independently fine pieces of cloth into a conglomerate, tacky mess.

This “high-low” brow piece of clothing is ugly to all eyes that aren’t lusted over by its convenience. Supporters defend it as a functional over-piece, combining both the comfort of a sweater and the ‘classy’ image of a vest. Friends, this is imaginary.

Is it possible to reconcile such radically different functions of clothing into a single item? No. Will the sweater vest become as popular as the mixed denim-sweatpant hybrid became in the ‘70’s? I hope not. Recognizing the fact that sweater vests

are not, and never have been, good ideas is vital to ensure that future generations won’t laugh at pictures from 2011.

Like old fashioned iced cream, some things are best not tampered with lest their authenticity become ruined. The sweater and the vest are two of these things. The new “sweater vest Thursdays” is the glorification of the worst of humanity’s post-modern exceptionalism, the idea that we can create newer and better forms of old-world progress.

That’s what resulted in things like over-priced Dippin Dots.

Hand-churned ice cream is dead and sweater vests have killed it.

Alt bros, faux-hipsters and country clubbers stand down. Staying straight is critical to intelligent debates. I’m not denying the comfort or accessibility of sweater vests, rather, I’ve both challenged and debunked the assumption that having an article of clothing that both serves to possess the comfort of a sweater and the classiness of a vest is desirable.

It’s impossible to argue against the ‘knitted basketball jersey’ and ‘illegitimate bastard’ arguments I’ve made without resorting to selfserving circular reasoning. With that being said, I implore you to embrace the big sweater. Distinctions are critical. Bill Cosby. Goodwill hunting.

2012. <3

“Alt-Bros, faux-hipsters and country clubbers stand down.”

I know it’s hard to repress that gag that comes rushing up when it happens. If you’ve ever felt like every fiber of your being has been assaulted, you’ve probably experienced it. The lucky ones can get through the day without having to witness it. But, tragically, on the average day I’m sure most see it at least once.

The horrifying epidemic that I’m referring to is PDA - aka public displays of affection. I’m sorry if anyone reading this engages in this offensive act, but read on and you may just be a little more sympathetic to my, and likely the rest of City High’s point of view.

When I come to school, I already dread the long, ceaseless hours of sitting, waiting for the last bell to ring.

I already despise the overcrowded hallways that jostle me, and the chastising of the teachers when I walk into to class late again. But the thing that sends me over the top is having my eyes harassed by the numerous couples competing to see how far they can stick their tongues down each other’s throats. It’s singularly unpleasant to watch. I get the feeling (and maybe I’m completely alone here) that eating somebody’s face can’t possibly be enjoyable in any situation. So children, let’s save those “intimate times” for somewhere else.

It may be fun to do, but please, spare the rest of us.

Since I didn’t understand WHY anyone would participate in PDA, I decided to come up with a hypothesis. My findings have led me to believe that this disturbing occurrence happens because A) the persons exhibiting PDA don’t know that it’s gross or B) they want to show off their making-out skillz... Either way, to help these poor souls I offer some simple solutions to this terrifying problem. 1) No tongue inside school grounds, under any circumstances. 2) If you must show some kind of unnecessary physical affection an occasional hand-holding session is permissible, though please no walking slowly down the middle of the stair case while doing so. 3) I suppose if you’re really desperate, a peck on the lips or cheek will do. 4) A Hug. Everyone likes a hug.

I can’t change the tide by myself, no matter how much I would like to.

As Mr. Bacon says, City High stands for citizenship, integrity, teamwork, and YOU. We can fix this dilemma if we work together. If I have failed in persuading those that partake in the gruesome action to lessen the severity at which they mack, please remember this: people can see you, and they are judging.

Opinion

December10, 2010

Why Glee:

American’t

Rocks Sucks by ellenCARMAN

As one of the most popular series on TV today, Glee’s audience of high school students love the show for a reason. Taking ‘real life’ situations, making them hilarious with characters that have real depth, played by actors with real talent is what gives the show depth and attracts a huge audience.

Glee has not only become one of TV’s biggest phenomenons for two years, but also has had ten million song downloads since the show began. This is because Glee’s cast doesn’t just consist of good actors but also very accomplished singers.

For example: the character Rachel Berry, played

by Lea Michele, was part of the cast of the Tony award winning Broadway production “Spring Awakening”.

The show has also had guest stars like Kristin Chenoweth and Indina Menzel. They attract a new kind of audience interested in theatre, along with those familiar with pop culture songs the show feautures.

Although many characters in Glee seem quite stereotypical -Brittany, the dumb cheerleader or Puck, the juvenile delinquent, - as the story unfolds it’s clear that they are far from normal.

A perfect example of this kind of character is Sue Sylvester, the school’s cheerleading coach. In the beginning of the show Sue is introduced as fairly heartless.

Her main goals are to win cheerleading championships and tear down the Glee club.

Then a cheerleader with down syndrome joins the team, and it is revealed that Sue has a sister with similar disabilities. This twist eliminates Sue’s original mean facade and exposes her sensitive side.

Glee is full of talented actors and characters with many dimensions. To add to that excellence the series is a comedy, and writers Ian Brennan and Brad Falchuk make it one of the best. The plots of each episode mirror scenarios that you could theoretically find in any high school. Except unlike high school, they’re funny.

Glee represents many different kinds of high school students and the trials and tribulations that go along with them. It gives musical theatre a voice and pays tribute to the latest in pop culture.

Editorial Vote:

Does Glee:

3 Rock Hard?2

Suck Hard?

by sonoraTAFFA

We all have our guilty pleasures. Mine include McDonald’s french fries, raw cookie dough, and 30 minute showers. But my darkest, most embarrassing obsession overshadows all of these by a landslide. Glee. This one word will set a large majority of highschool girls off on a squealing rant about Puck, Sue Sylvester, and “why oh WHY did Curt have to leave!?”

Don’t get me wrong, I’m just as caught up in it as the rest of them, but where I differ from most Glee-loving fans is this: I know the show sucks.

Well, aside from the music anyway.

The first season was packed full of genius song arrangements and classics such as “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” and “Somebody to Love.” I don’t know about the rest of you, but this is what I’m in it for.

The acting is laughable, the plot is ridiculous, and the message doesn’t exactly hit home for me either. In fact, the music is the show’s one redeeming factor.

The cast is full of amazing singers, but this sadly doesn’t translate into amazing actors. I find myself cracking up at times that I’m supposed to be tearing up.

‘Nough said.

As for the plot, I don’t know what type of highschools they’ve got in Ohio, but William McKinley is one scary place. They employ a verbally abusive, blackmailing, neurotic cheerleading coach, Sue Sylvester. She tries her hardest to destroy and crush the Glee Club the entire first season. But in the end, after New Directions comes in dead last at regionals, she shares her cheerleading funds to save the Glee Club. Basically, it was completely implausible and dripping with cheese.

Finn is also convinced he got his cheerleader girlfriend Quinn pregnant with hot tub sperm. In reality, Quinn cheated on Finn with his best friend, Puck. That’s a great example of friendship, right? The worst part is that when Finn finds out, he gets angry... and that’s the end of it. Pretty unrealistic. He immediately gets over the deception and confesses his undying love for the drama nerd, Rachel.

The show takes serious issues like teen pregnancy, gay discrimination, and bullying, and makes a joke out of them. Then, they throw in a few dance numbers and come out with a Grammy Award winning TV show.

These problems need a show that raises awareness, not laughs.

So my advice to you is this. Get out of it while you still can. Better yet, never get into it. Because once you’ve seen an episode it’s all over.

by kieranGREEN When the Foreign exchange students first arrived, I was a little perturbed. I mean, being Europeans they were almost certain to have misconceptions about Americans and the American way of life.

Being an American, my knee-jerk reaction was to declare said allegations preposterous. But, the more I thought about it the more that I came to the conclusion that we, for all of our good points, deserve the negative light in which we are portrayed.

I think that the most common assertion that people make about Americans is that we are, for lack of a better term, gun toting, overweight, obnoxious hillbillies.

While this has some credence (America has the highest rate of obesity in the world, as well as one of the most vibrant gun advocacy groups) it is massively compounded by the image of us as a nation.

That we are imperialist pigs bent on world domination is more or less taken for granted in many parts of the world, and rightly so. Of course there is our foreign policy rhetoric about standing for “truth, justice and the American way,” but lets be honest, it’s usually out of basic self interest.

From government sponsored genocide of Native Americans in the name of

Manifest Destiny to the wars of imperialism against smaller nations (The Spanish-American war, Vietnam, and Iraq to name a few), to the presumptuous and hypocritical nature of our foreign policy (Such as our hypocritical stance on non-proliferation), America has shown itself to be something of a global bully, made even more galling by the fact that it still continues to regard itself as infallible.

What America doesn’t get is that any moral authority that it may have enjoyed in international affairs was dead by the time Nixon came to be president, with Bush putting the final nail in the coffin.

So there you have it America.

Not only are we exceedingly unpleasant people, but we are also the immoral tyrant of today’s global community. So how do we correct this rather unflattering image painted of us by the international society?

A good first step may be to stop believing everything you hear on Fox or MSNBC and go find out news for yourself, from independent sources.

Formulate your own opinions, and don’t be afraid to be a bit radical. If we’re going to act as a beacon of freedom for the world, we might as well put those same principles in the way we live.

“as gun toting, over-weight, obnoxious hillbillies!”

“America has shown itself to be something of a global bully.”

Ignorance

is

Bliss

by emmaBAXTER& alexandraPEREZ Perhaps you’ve heard the saying “Out of sight, out of mind” or “Society exists only as a mental concept; in the real world there are only individuals.”

Boiled down the meaning is universal: Ignorance.

Generalizations close mindedness, and obliviousness all very common outfits in our society. Citizens carelessly enjoy their lives, blissfully unaware of their surroundings and what takes part

in their communities. Issues are sometimes viewed as a far away thought, as if these things can’t alter everyone’s’ cookie-cutter lifestyle.

Our society needs a wake up call.

When assigned the topic of homelessness we got more then we bargained for. Along with the startling statistics came the unsettling taste of oblivion. There are 300 registered homeless students in our community school district.

“Our society needs a wakeup call.”

Right to Remain

Silent

“We dated for 4 years and have been married for 27, so its not like I get all breathless when he walks in the room. But I don’t want you to take that the wrong way.”

-Mrs. Wilson, on Mr. Wilson.

“Baldness. Is not. A defect.”

-Mr. Koepnick explains that he is not genetically defective.

“This composer must have dated a clarinet player. And it must have been a pretty bad break-up.”

-Mr. Arp tries to read between the (music) lines.

“Welcome to America!”

-Chip greets hordes of students exiting C lunch.

“Stop playing games! I see the unicorn in your eyes.”

-Mr. Rogers isn’t as much of a fan of Robot Unicorn Attack as we are.

“I find so many places in Hell for myself.”

- Mr. Hartwig’s self esteem issues surface during AP English.

“Nobody else is around, I guess I’ll just have sex with myself.”

-Mr. Sheldon’s version of the Birds and the Bees.

“Come over here if you want acid!”

-Mr. Wilson gives out chemicals to the class.

“It sounds like you’ve taken a wooden box, covered in catgut, and rubbed horse hair over it.”

-Mrs. Weibner giving the cellos feedback.

“I mean, honestly!

Let’s just all go lie down on the highway!”

-Mr. Yates finally gives up.

“The government is trying to feed us the same old oatmeal. It may be shaped like a steak, but it’s still oatmeal. Don’t eat the oatmeal steak.”

-Mr. Hartwig, on the state of our nation.

“Let’s get a student to get naked.”

-Mr. Rogers thinks up ideas for the next issue.

Have you heard a silly slip of the tongue?

Share it with The Little Hawk!

Email it to opinion.thelittlehawk@gmail.com

A simple number yet a symbol of conflict. When thinking of homelessness what comes to mind? The Ped-Mall, cardboard boxes, dirty faces, old men? None of the words that came to mind were students in Iowa City, Iowa.

Ho m e l e s s ness affects all different types of people and shows up in all different kinds of situations.

Most students stuck in the state of homelessness try to perform like their peers when they are confronted with everyday challenges, such as clean clothing, a warm bed and even food.

Many people think these simple everyday c onve n i e n c e s are no-brainers but fact is, 20% of students at Mark Twain Elementary are homeless.

When becoming aware of the disposition of homeless students, shelters seemed like an obvious solution to the

problem. But you have to be over 18 to get into a shelter unaccompanied. Even if given the opportunity to stay, you’re allowed lodging for up to 90 days, and then you are on your own. Sheltering for youth is available at UAY but limited space makes openings few and far between.

Our community needs to take action and stop homelessness. We propose a third shelter in the school district, geared toward families and youth and an increased amount of more-affordable housing. Our community offers reducedcost housing, but fines and entrance fees are sky high and seem to contradict the cause. None of this can happen without the awareness of others. Open you ears, open your eyes and open your arms to citizens in your community.

“The fact is, 20% of students at Mark Twain are

“We propose a third shelter in the school district, geared toward familes and youth.”

December10, 2010

Sports

DYNASTY

City High’s consecutive winning streak of 28 came to an end in the state championship when City lost 38-31 in overtime. The 2010 brought their third straight MVC crown new school records in total yards, rushing yards, and the continued tradition of what they term “smashmouth” football.

City High 48 Dubuque Senior 6

McNulty passed for 52 yards and connected twice with Connor Alberhasky for the score. Adam Prybil also scored on a 28 yard pass from McNulty. Thompson rushed for 92 yards and scored once.

2010 Season Recap

Thompson rushed for a season high five touchdowns in the rainy conditions and just came short up of 300 yards.

City High 26 CR Xavier 24

Wide Receiver Jasper Washington received for two touchdowns in his first game. Amos Lavela had 9 tackles.

City High 35 Dubuque Wahlert 7

In City High’s first home game

Thompson had success again in the backfield scoring twice.

Freshmen Drew Cornwell’s last second 26 yard field goal gave City High its victory over third ranked Xavier.

Cedric Readus scored twice on just six attempts in his season debut. McNulty passed for two touchdowns and 144 yards.

the season McNulty rushed for 119 yards and ran it in twice.

McNulty passed for 52 yards and connected with Steve Ferentz for the touchdown. Thompson rushed for 78 yards and scored twice for the Little Hawks.

Bobby Millard, Andrew McNulty and Ronald Thompson all had a touchdown for the Little Hawks. City High’s defense limited Kennedy to 158 total offensive yards.

McNulty scrambled for two touchdowns and 31 yards.

Thompson also scored twice and rushed for 86 yards. Cedric Readus added a touchdown in the 4th to seal the victory for the Little Hawks.

City High 48 Waterloo West 24

of

City High 41 Iowa City West 21

In the Battle of the Boot,

City High 21 CR Kennedy 0

City High 31 CR Washington 0

City High 47 Linn Mar 32

City High 41 CR Prairie 14

Cedric Readus led City High in rushing with two touchdowns and 141 yards. McNulty added two touchdowns through the air to Thomas Zoeckler and Jasper Washington.

Cedar Falls 28

City High hands Cedar Falls with their first defeate of the season. Thompson and Readus rush for over 250 yards. Amos Lavela had ten tackles at defensive end.

City High 21 Bettendorf 7

City High 49 Dav Central 13

Ronald Thompson led City in rushing with four touchdowns and 147 total yards. Kye Grenko led City High on defensive with 9 tackles.

City High 43 Linn Mar 27

City had 314 total yards with 136 coming from Cedric Readus.

Millard led City in tackles with seven.

City High 49

Readus and Prybil both add a touchdown to City High scoreboard. Jasper Washington puts the game in the books with a 65 yard return. Zach Swehla has a season high 16 tackles.

City High 31 Dowling Catholic 38

City High consecutive winning streak of 28 comes to an end. McNulty had a season high 162 passing yards and one touchdown, while Cedric Readus rushes for 171 yards on 23 carries.

2010 FOOTBALL AWARDS

Adam Prybil

Jeremy Johnson

Dan Minchk 1st Team All-State Jeremy Johnson Dan Minchk Andrew McNulty Amos Lavela

Andrew McNulty 1st Team All Conference

Honorable Mention

2nd Team All-State

Andrew McNulty Amos Lavela Jeremy Johnson Dan Minchk Ronald Thompson

Kye Grenko Aaron Johnson cody Donnelly Todd Turner Thomas Zoeckler

3rd Team All-State

2nd Team All-Conference

Academic All-Conference

Nick Beckman

Connor Alberhasky Zach swehla

Nick Beckman Connor Alberhasky Zach Swehla Adam Prybil

Nick beckman Dylan Quint

Motor Awards Nick Donohoe Kye Grenko Jeremy Johnson Amos Lavela Andrew McNulty Bobby Millard Dan Minchk Cedric Readus Christian Reprado Zach Swehla Tim Tvedte Isaiah Washpun Thomas Zoekler

Hitmen

Amos Lavela Adam Prybil Todd Turner

Elite O-Line Nile Banks Nick Beckman Cody Donnely Brad Gingerich Steven hensley Aaron Johnson Dan Minchk

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December10, 2010

Bowling Splits the Battle for the Pins

The City High bowling team split the annual Battle for the Pins against rivals West High at nearby Colonial Lanes. The West boys defeated City 2,883 to 2,702 and the City girls won 2,265 to 2,163.

With veteran leader Mr. 300 Dan Saehler 11’ returning, and big numbers out for the boys team this year, there’s pretty high expectations for success. The boys had won four straight meetings against the Trojans prior to this year’s contest. But many of the newcomers have began to show early promise.

“This is my first year on the squad, but I’m really hitting stride early in the year“ first year bowler James Henkhaus 11’ said. “This group is a force to be reckoned with.”

Many of the players are joining just for the pure fun of the sport, and enjoy spending time with the team.

“Coach is a good guy,” said Jon Hartley ‘11 ”We have some great team chemistry.”

The girls return with some experience from last year and are off to a fast start. The win to reclaim the Queenpin is just the first step however.

“This year’s victory over West is a great start to the season, but we still have a lot to accomplish,” Taylor Leonard 11’ said.

The teams practice on Tuesday and Wednesday each week and each player roughly bowls two games a practice. Space has been a concern for the team, however, as they struggle to get everyone enough time slots to play. Players who are bowling for Varsity or JV that certain week are the only ones who bowl on the Wednesday now, due to the size of the team. by willBENSON

Hungry For Wins

Snow shines on the leafless branches, and most people are inside, enjoying the warmth of a dancing fire or a mug of hot chocolate as the falling snow swirls around them. No such thing can be said, however, for the City High boys swim team, which trudges every day to Mercer Aquatic Center and back again, through the chilly winter air.

Their wet hair freezes in the biting wind, but no amount of cold deters them from preparing for the upcoming season.

“I’m feeling really good about it [the upcoming season],” John Burkle, head coach, said. “We’ve got a lot of seniors back... some really strong swimmers.” Cameron Herting ‘11, a returning varsity swimmer, echoed Burkle’s sentiments. “We’ve got the same varsity swimmers this year as last

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boys football record 13-1

City High’s consecutive 28 wins comes to an end in state finals against Dowling Catholic. Andrew McNulty passed for 162 yards and Cedric Readus rushed for 171 yards on 23 carries.

by steveFERENTZ

The City High wrestling team started their season on Thursday, December 2nd with a double dual against Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids Jefferson. The Little Hawks lost both duals.

Cedar Falls defeated City 40-30 in the first dual. Freshman Tanner Artz picked up the first win for the Little Hawks this year with a 48 second pin in the first match of his high school career. City also recieved falls from juniors Evegeney Kolyvanov at the 125 pound weight class and Steve Ferentz at 189 pounds.

The Little Hawks struggled through the first dual meet but they were able to get wins in the final three matches to gain some momentum going into their dual with Jefferson.

After falling behind 21-0 early City High buckled down to come back and come back to tie the meet up 36-36 at the end. The comeback was lead by pins from team captains Brent Hamm and Kody Dailey.

The effort did not result in a win however. Jefferson won the dual by a tie-breaker. Having scored the first point in more matches than City, the J-Hawks escaped with a 37-36 victory by the eight criteria.

girls swimming state: 24th place

Margaret Yapp placed 6th in the 100 freestyle and 9th in the 50 freestyle. Ava Vargason, Olivia Ford and Claire Rowden placed fourth in the 200 freestyle relay Jin Suh placed 24th in diving.

volleyball record 33-6

Volelyball comes short of making it to the state tournament. Erin Muir, Kelsey Coleman and Kari Mueller earned all district honors.

The wrestling time didn’t have much time to dwell on the losses as they competed in the Keith Young Invitational in Cedar Falls two days later. The tournament is considered to be one of the toughest regular season tournament in the nation. The top schools in all three classes were at the tournament. The top ranked wrestling team, Apple Valley(MN), was there was well.

Little Hawk wrestlers Brent Hamm and Steve Ferentz both got third place. They were the only two CHS wrestlers to place.

City High was 12th in the team standings, an improvement from last years 16th place finish.

The Little Hawks next home meet is January 6th against Dubuque Hempstead and Waterloo East.

Swimming Stomps West by jinSUH and cassieWASSINK

Fall

year,” said Herting. “all seniors, so we’ve had more time to train.”

This conviction is backed by the endless hours spent by the team in the pool, where they swim 10,000 yards per day, with a goal of 50,000 yards per week. In fact, the team can be found at Mercer every school day afternoon, practicing, and lifting weights before school on Mondays and Fridays at 6:00am, and on the extra Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00am for varsity.

The practices are not the only rigors of the team, however. The players are also expected to follow a few simple dietary restrictions. “It’s not a very specific diet,” Tom Chudzik ‘13 said. “No snacks at all except for weekends, when we get one.”

With all of the prep work going into the fast approaching season, it is hardly surprising that both the players and the coach speak

boys golf state: 10th place

Golf qualified and placed 10th at the state tournament in Des Moines. City High last qualified in 1997. Nathan Goddard shot a 165 for the Little Hawks.

boys cross country state: 9th place

Boys XC finished 9th at the state tournament. Sophomore Brooke Price placed 7th with a time of 15:45.

girls cross country state: runner- up

City High finishes behind Dowling Catholic for the 4A state title.

Rebecca Reithwisch placed second individually with a time of 14:09. photo by jinSUH FLYING THROUGH THE WATER: Ike Eyman Casey ‘13 makes a splash as he races neck and neck in the 100 butterfly, November 23rd against Pleasant Valley. City High went on to beat Pleasant Valley 61-109.

alike with confidence about their upcoming meets. “The team was great last year,” said Sebastien Surom ‘13. “but this year we’re really going to capitalize and kick some butt all ‘round!”

After all of these preparatory measures, the City High boys swim team performed impressively at its first two meets, against Pleasant Vally and Iowa

City West, each one resulting in a sound Little Hawk victory.

This puts the team well on its way to achieving what Herting described as the team’s three goals: winning conference, districts, and state. “I’m not going to say we’d be disappointed if we didn’t win all that,” said Herting. “but... we’d be pretty disappointed.”

dance state: 5th jazz

Caitlin Danielson placed second and Mary Sharp placed seventh in the Class V dance competion at the 2011 Iowa State Drill/Dance Team competiion in Des Moines.

City High placed fifth in the jazz competition.

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Boys

BASKETBALL

The senior averaged 5.8 ppg with 128 points on the year, and scored 14 points in a win vs West High Andrew McNulty last year. He is the player returning with the most varsity experience. An injured finger caused him to miss the home opener.

The junior point guard had 40 points and 30 assists last season for the Little Hawks.

Johnson had 14 Jeremy Johnson points against Davenport West on December 4th.

Levi and Josh will both be trouble for Little Hawk opponents this season. Josh is a defensive Josh Powell-Littler player.

Cortez Barfield had 9 points and 5 rebounds for City in their home opener loss to Des Moines LinCortez Barfield coln. Barfield will look to help City in rebounds this season.

Home Court 5

Girls

BASKETBALL

All-State Foward Virginia Johnson led City High in scoring last year with 439 points Virginia Johnson and averaged 22 points per game. Johnson committed to the University of Iowa this past fall.

Mickey Hansche started freshman last year scored 186 points and sunk Mickey Hansche 34 three pointers. Hansche had 22 points in season opener against North Scott.

Questions with...

ADAMloria

Boys Basketball Coach

What are your team goals for the season?

Improvement every day. We want to take it a game at a time, going 1-0 in that game.

Do you think depth is a concern this year?

No, I think we have the personnel to play up tempo basketball.

Kelsey Coleman scored 81 points last year as a Junior and sank 65% of her Kelsey Coleman free throws.

Coleman also earned all district honors for volleyball.

Who is looking strongest in the MVC? The CR teams- but individual talent is clearly standout, with so many Division 1 players Where does this year’s team have the most room to improve?

Experience- we just need to get guys more playing time.

Will this year’s team be more fast break or set plays offensively?

We want to run this year. We have a point guard in Jeremy Johnson 12’ that fits the mold for a fast break team.

Sophomore Grant Simpson started the game against Lincoln, and is a outside threat for the Little Grant Simspon Hawks. Simpson had eight points for the Little Hawks against Davenport West.

Levi PowellLittler, with the best jump hook since Kareem.

Levi will also look to gain a large Levi number of rebounds.

December16, 2010

5 Questions with...

BILLmctaggart

Girls Basketball Coach

What is your goal for the season?

To make it to state and bring home another state title.

How does this team compare to last years?

We are a younger team.

How will you prepare for Iowa City West and other tough teams?

We have a while, we will take one game at a time.

What is your biggest strength?

Playerwise it is probaly Virginia Johnson, but as a team our girl’s willingness to improve.

Powell-Littler

What will your team work on in practice?

We will continue to work on defense in our practice.

Freshmen Haley Lorenzen started the game against Linn Mar and put up 9 points HaleyLorenzen for the Little Hawks. Lorenzen looks to be a player to rely on this season.

Sierra Chambers had 41 rebounds last year and scored 15 points as a sophmore.

Sierra Chambers Sierra put up nine points against Waterloo East on December 3rd.

Kayla Hyche had 27 points and 20 rebounds last year.

Hyche looks to be one Kayla Hyche of the top rebounders for the Little Hawks this season.

PLAYMAKERPROFILE brenthamm interview by will benson Little Hawk: What are your team goals?

YEAR: Hamm: Placing at State & wrestling at state duals S e n i o r LH: How long have you been wrestling?

SPORT: Hamm: Since 8th grade W r e s t l i n g LH: How much weight have you cut this season?

Weight: Hamm: 25 pounds 1 6 0 LH: What methods did you use to lose the weight?

Hamm:Sauna, Starving myself LH: What are your post high school plans?

Hamm: Go to Iowa - 1st man to wrestle on the moon

LH: Best pre-match song?

Hamm: Darude- Sandstorm LH: Best wrestling move in your arsenal?

Hamm: Head in the Hole LH: When you get a bad opponent, do you toy with him?

Hamm:Of course, who doesn’t LH: How does Coach Smith motivate you guys?

Hamm: I Love Coach Smith, nuff said LH: Do you like Smith’s new haircut?

Hamm: Better back in the day with the fro

LH: Best part about the wrestling season?

Hamm: Weigh-In’s LH: Prediction for Iowa Wrestling 2010?

Hamm: Young team, but top 3 LH: What’s one question you want me to ask?

Hamm: Why do you think people want to go to U of I? LH: And the answer is?

Ha,,: To receive a high quality education with no outside distractions