May 2014 North Current

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MAY 2014 | VOLUME 55 | ISSUE 5
where in the world are seniors going? see pages 14-15 rampant commercialism! pages 22-25 mascots unmasked! see pages 12-13
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2 Table of Contents 3 Editorial 4 Stupinions 5-7 Opinion 8-10 Current Events 11 News Briefs 12-13 Features 14-15 Double Truck 16-17 News 18 Sports 19-20 Entertainment 21-23 Health and Fitness 23-25 Advertisements
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EDITORIAL
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1. Chris Allison eating celery with Mitt Romney: He was a nice

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Chelsea Hammersmith | Co-Editor-in-Chief Joe Simkus | Co-Editor-in-Chief Chris Anders | Entertainment Editor Joe Simkus | Sports Editor Marisa DiPaolo | Features Editor Sydnee Gee | Opinion Editor Karina Gandhi | Health & Fitness Editor Anisha Monga | News Briefs Editor Breanna Wishnow | Current Events Editor Nirav Virani | News Editor Kiah Vanderbrink | Asst. News Editor Kyle Berry | Photo Editor Cameron Kirk | Cartoon Editor Alex Wozniak | Business Manager Rebecca Gemkow | Advisor Carolyn Rehak | Advisor Jennifer Buck-Castaneda | Advisor
editorial board
3. Last issue: Woohoo! Mission Accomplished!
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Kyle Stankoskey, Dielle Ochotorena, Ariana Hammersmith, Catherine Kim, Kiah Vanderbrink, Kristin Maglabe, Anthony DiPaolo, Filasha Finley, Shawn Karim, Taylor Denning, Melinda Troyka, Libby Simkus, Chris Allison, Asheena Siddiqui, Tony Jacob, Alana Reynolds
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EDITORIAL POLICY The North Current is an open forum with no prior review or restraint. It is produced five times a year by staff members as an extracurricular activity. The editorial board has determined an editorial policy to maintain a responsible, ethical student newspaper.The following guidelines are taken from the editorial policy. Individuals wishing to examine the complete policy may request it from an advisor or read it in the staff manual. EDITORIALS: Editorials represent a consensus of opinion among members of the editorial board and will not be signed. Editorials express the opinions of the North Current editorial board and do not necessarily reflect the views of the advisor or administration. ADVERTISING POLICY: The North Current agrees to accept all ads meeting the guidelines of our advertising policy. No ad may be sexist, racist or poor in taste. CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES: The North Current will avoid sensational treatment of news but will never avoid a topic simply because it is controversial. The North Current reserves the right of fair interpretation on controversial stories. OBSCENITY/LIBEL: Stories or statements of a libelous or obscene nature will not be printed. Obscenity and libel are determined according to the legal guidelines. AWARDS: NISPA Golden Eagle 93, 95, 96, 97,98, 99, 02; EIHSPA Best Overall Paper in State 95,99,04; Best design paper 02; NSPA Pacemaker Finalist 94, 97; NSPA All-American 93, 94, 95, 96; NSPA 1st place; 02, 03; NSPA 1st Place Quill and Scroll 93, 94, 99, 01, 03; 1st place KEMPA,97, 02, 03; All KEMPA 94, 95, 04; Gallup Award 95, 96, 02, 04; ASPA 1st Place 99, 02; Gold medalist CSPA 04 AFFILIATIONS: JEA/NSPA, Northern Illinois Press Association, KEMPA, Quill and Scroll, Eastern Illinois High School Press Association, American Scholastic Press Association, Columbia Scholastic Press Association SPONSORS: Sharon Anderson, Nicole Bachara, Erica Bray-Parker, Andrew Burkemper, Eric Day, Don Depa, Carolyn Fitzgerald, Chris Fridlund, Joyce Fridlund, Carol Gebka, Mark Glenn, Laura Johnson, Kristin Kane, Justin Kerwin, Nathin King, Cindy Maloney, Joe McKeown, Kristen Meyers, Deb Novak, Jill ODonnell, Dorothy OMalley, Nancy Pearson, Carolyn Rehak, Kim Saxton, Paulette Sokolowski, Bev Vosicky, Miriam Walton
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MAY 2014 | VOLUME 55 | ISSUE 5
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of people, they are all gone by the time you graduate. Your fond memories are just that: memories. A warm feeling inside that you cannot quite trace back to its source. When you graduate, the people you are surrounded with on a daily basis suddenly disappear and scatter across the country to the schools of their choosing. Your daily routine and rituals, the things that keep you going every morning and every night get flipped on their head once you leave. Make them last. Four years gone in the blink of an eye. Please make them last. When your four not-so-long years of high school come to an end, hold on to what memories you have. No matter how far you may move and how long you may be gone, these memories will serve as a token of your youth, so make them last.
SK ANY HIGH SCHOOL GRADuate about their high school experience, and you are met with the same old clichs: Four years never flew by so fast. These are the best years of your life; make the most of them. The same rehashed, reused, and recycled material. Yet as unoriginal and lazy as it seems, I as a soonto-be graduate of Glenbard North High School cannot sum it up any better. Whether you love school or hate it, whether you relish in academic success or cringe at the sight of your grade point average, high school and everything it encompasses seem but a fleeting memory by the end of your senior year. I swear it was just yesterday that I walked through Door Eight after a warm, relaxing summer break. And the day before that, I swear I was entering Glenbard North for the first time as a young, eager, slightly lost freshman. Four years seem long when you are taking them day by day, but in retrospect, it almost feels like nothing at all. Those four years, dozens of classes, hundreds
will truly miss the Report. 2. Starbucks Wine: No. No way. 3. Coming up with titles: It only reminds us how uninventive we are. 4. AP Tests: Worse every year. 5. PSAE Test Schedule: Why Wednesday and Thursday? Weird Fridays are the worst. 6. Last issue: We have very mixed feelings about this.
1. The end of Colbert (not really): We salute you Mister Colbert; we
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Stupinions
For 3 years weve been lost puppies trying to find our way, but now we are the top dogs; we run this kennel!
-Peter Nicieja
OPINION
OPINION
(Dont worry. Its just a contraction for student opinions.)

kyle berry photo editor john de leon staff photographer
sydnee gee opinions editor
Racist Against White People?

mean losses for the other. What the people who believe this fail to see is that reverse racism does not and cannot exist. Australian-based standup comedian Aamer Rahman explains it perfectly to the Huffington Post. Covering issues like colonization, imperialism, slavery, inequality, privilege, war, cultural superiority and internalized racism, he sums up the fact that the only
In theatre, its really cool to have underclassmen look up to you. We arent just any ol bag of potato chips in the pantry anymore. We are the BEST bag of chips in the pantry. #Tasty
-Sean Jones
What is your favorite part about being a senior?

Knowing you are setting an example for the underclassmen.
-Yanna Falkiewicz
Looking back on memories of ISA, theatre, speech team, football games, failing tests and eventually getting As, making amazing friends, and knowing that everything has finally paid off!
-Janki Patel
E HAVE ALL HEARD IT. A white person and a person of color get into a heated debate about race issues, and the person of color will point out the deplorable racism illustrated in George Zimmermans acquittal, while the white person will criticize affirmative action and the inequality shown when a black student is picked over a white student who has the same credentials. As said white person proceeds to explain how hypocritical it is for the person of color to be so racist in such a culturally accepting society, suddenly the issue of reverse racism is brought to the forefront of the debate. Furthermore, perhaps the white person will exclaim that while people of color face less discrimination, white people face just as much. Therein lies the problem of racial issues in the twentyfirst century. In May 2011, the journal Perspectives on Psychological Science published a study done by Tufts Universitys School of Arts and Sciences and Harvard Business School which found that both white and black people agree that anti-black racism has decreased over the last sixty years. That sounds pretty reasonable. But the kicker is that whites surveyed in this same study believe that anti-white racism has increased and is now a bigger problem than anti-black racism. Researchers Michael Norton and Samuel Sommers state, These data are the first to demonstrate that not only do whites think more progress has been made toward equality than do blacks, but whites also now believe that this progress is linked to a new inequality at their expense. They say that whites see racial equality as a zero sum game, in which gains for one group
way reverse racism can exist is if people of color went back in time, made themselves the dominant group, and changed history so that white people were subjected to hundreds of years of slavery and institutionalized discrimination. So, maybe once the National Journal claims that Congress has become the most racially and ethnically diverse in the nations history because the percentage of white members is now at sixteen percent, white people can say that reverse racism exists. Maybe once the National Center for Law and Economic Justice says that compared to black or Hispanic
Americans, white people are three times more likely to live in deep poverty, reverse racism will be a real and pervasive issue, entrenched in our society. Until then, there is no system of oppression in America that actively works to oppress and subjugate white people. When a person of color expresses prejudice or racial biases towards a white person, while it is unfair and possibly even bigoted, that individual is acting alone, and it is wildly inappropriate to call this reverse racism and claim that it is racism on par with anything like the institutionalized racism that person of color will come into contact with. Racism in its most truthful form is when prejudice and power combine to the point where discrimination is ingrained in the attitudes and ideals of a society, contributing to the implicit and explicit oppression of the rights and liberties of a group of people. This intolerance within social structures is allowed to run rampant because of enforcement in laws and media biases, institutionalizing prejudice. It is present in every aspect of life, from the perceptions of jurors in criminal cases and funding for public schools to admissions to colleges and what neighborhoods people live in. This is why reverse racism can never actually exist. The people who are called racist against white people do not have the power to oppress them. They have the power to openly express prejudice or call white people out on their existing privileges, but they do not have entire social structures, government systems, or normalized stereotypes behind them.
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kristin maglabe staff writer
Look the Part

about the pilot, but unlike Fox they realize that Malaysia has the highest Islamic population in the world. However, just because CNN recognizes demographic facts, it does not justify their need to associate that religion with terrorism. CNN, deemed a credible news source, contrib-
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T MUST NOW BE APPARENT THAT news stations, local and national, have increased their speculations and criticisms about Muslims. In post-9/11 America, a justifiable fear of terrorist attacks persists in the minds of the general public. What is not justifiable is how the media focuses on the entire religion and ethnicity as terrorists, rather than condemning terrorism in general. The image they portray warps the national perception of Middle Eastern and Muslim people. Terrorism and religion obviously do not go hand in hand; in fact, the racial profiling at airports can likely be credited to the emphasis on Muslim or Arabic terrorists in the news. Rather than seeing a turban or hijab as a religious article of clothing, Americans have started viewing them as symbols of evil and violence. It is unfair to have the Islamic religion tainted by what a minority of its followers does. Contrary to popular belief, terrorism is not solely committed by Muslims. There have been numerous cases where non-Muslims incited domestic terrorism in the United States. For example, on January 8, 2011, when Jared Loughner opened fire near Tucson, Arizona, trying to kill Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords; the coverage of the story did not speculate about his religion. The news networks did not dub him a Christian terrorist or even mention his religion. So, why is there such an emphasis on religion when a Muslim terrorist attacks and ignored when a nonMuslim terrorist does? Loughner was under public scrutiny, but his religious ideas were never brought to attention. On the other hand, there has been unjust speculation about flight MH370 that went missing from Malaysia to China. Several stations discussed possible reasons for disappearance, but Fox News dedicated an entire segment focusing on the fact that the pilot and several passengers of the missing plane were Muslim. CNN mentions the religion when they talk
utes to the thoughts of Islam being linked to terrorism, so as a result, some people lose sight of the truth and are blinded by a false sense of fear. Religion does not intrinsically connect to terrorism, but since it is portrayed that way by the media, there is a fear in the general public of anyone who looks Muslim. Having a fear of fellow Americans who are simply exercising their rights and practicing their faith is a form of religious profiling and completely irrational. The medias obsession with grouping Muslims and terrorism together also plays a considerable role in hate crimes committed against Muslims. When news stations bring up religion in possible terrorist situations, it attaches a negative stereotype to peaceful Muslim Americans. There have been hate crimes committed against mosques and Muslims
across America since 9/11, and the FBI even states, Anti-Islamic incidents were the second least reported hate crimes prior to 9/11, but following 9/11, they became the second highest reported among religion-bias incidents. From pre9/11 to post-9/11, a growth of 1600 percent took place. With the rise in attention to crimes against Muslims, it seems as if news stations play up the idea of Muslims being attacked because they attacked first. This attention has also created copycat crimes across America. In 2012, a mosque in Ohio fell victim to arson. Though no one was hurt, it is clear that this attack was in reaction to the growing association of Islam and antiAmerican ideals. The person of interest was reported as a white, middle-aged man, but his religion was still never mentioned. So much focus was placed on the religion of the terrorist group on 9/11 that there is little recognition of the fact that many of the people who worked in the World Trade Center were Muslim and victims of terrorism themselves. The fear of Muslims in America has grown to absurd levels, and many ignorantly view Islam as a terrorists creed. Thanks to the media, Muslims are generalized as terrorists rather than peaceful people. In the areas where Mosques have been attacked, many Muslims now live in fear. The medias presentation of terrorism portrays Muslims as the enemy, and it endangers the lives of innocent people. This, mixed with the new coverage on flight MH370, and other possible terrorist activity, creates a blurred and untrue view of the Islamic religion. The freedom of religion encompasses all peoples, and Muslims should not have to practice in fear of being harmed. The Islamic religion should not be scrutinized for what is not typical in practice.
tony jacob staff writer
Senioritis Epidemic
tomed to high school life, they feel that they are able to accomplish more. Many students may sign up for more advanced classes, more activities, and in some cases, look for a part-time job. When junior year hits, students take on ACTs, college arrangements, and an increase in workload. Students perpetually overwork themselves in order to maintain a good profile for colleges, despite the strain on their health in the process. After all of that, the built-up stress serves as a reminder of how tough high school can be. By senior year, students often just stop caring about learning, especially if they have already been accepted into a university. What many students dont realize is that their college acceptance is contingent on maintaining the same level of grades that they had when accepted and a clean behavioral record, says GoLocalProv College Admissions Expert Cristiana Quinn. Colleges look at their future students senior grades to de-
HETHER A STUDENT IS preparing for college or going into the job market, neither one of these goals can be accomplished without graduating from high school. Crossing the finish line seems simple enoughuntil senioritis hits. Symptoms include laziness, excessive wearing of track pants, and a record number of incomplete assignments. Cases of senioritis may develop over the course of high school, as early as freshman year, but most instances develop in the spring of senior year. Coming in as a freshman, most students are overwhelmed by the power of choice that has been bestowed upon them. Students are first able to explore different types of classes, take advantage of student resources, as well as select activities to build character and bonds with their peers. As students grow accus-
termine their true character. They wonder whether the student will continue to work hard after being rewarded with an acceptance letter, or if the student will not even lift a finger for the sake of their own education. The habits one forms early in life are often carried over into later stages of life, be it college or the professional world. Motivation and hard work will always win out over basic intelligence, says the Dean of Enrollment Services at Wilkes University. Someone could have all of the knowledge in the world, but it would be completely useless without the wisdom to use it. Even if a student does not care about furthering his or her education after high school, that student will need the basics if he or she is going to have a better chance of making it in this world. One does not have to become a victim of the cyclical contagion of senioritis. Press on, and it will all be worth it in the long run.
ariana hammersmith staff writer
A Modest Promposal
However, it should be noted that as a part of this mating ritual, it is imperative to a boys success that he ask the girl. Understandably so, only the promposals in which the boy asks the girl are legitimate ones. Heaven forbid if it is directed at a member of the same gender. No, no, the boy must romantically ask and the girl must sit back and daintily search for prom dresses online. If the situation were reversed, it would be simply desperate. These public displays of affection tend to be ever-so-romantic. The boy sweeps his unassuming preyor, girloff of her feet. The look of terror on the unsuspecting girls face is just part of the magic. It seems as if year after year, these promposals grow more and more ostentatious and overstated. The culture demands that boys keep up with the trend; a simple Will you go to prom with me? no longer measures up. The perfect promposal must be well-executed, planned weeks in advance, and require a certain sum of money in order to convince that special someone to say yes. But, in all reality, of course she is going to say yes. How could she not? With all the time and energy a boy puts in and an audience to provide witness to this blushing prom dates affirmation, the prom-poser ensures the yes. If the boy took the risk of asking, the girl at very least owes him the yes. Oh, the reluctant consent of a humiliated partner is simply so magical. And, hey, the girl might be completely uninterested in the boy or uncomfortable with his flirtatious advances, but look at how thoughtful his promposal was! The girl, flattered, will surely say yes, and only partly out of obligation. So, find that special someone and pop the question already! Because here in the good ol U.S. of A., Americans like their prom dates like they like their women: pressured into consent.
FTER A LONG AND ARDUOUS winter, Chicagoans wait with bated breath for that first sign of spring. Some say it is when the snow begins to melt; others swear it is that first sighting of a robin that marks the arrival of spring. Some, on the other hand, like to believe that spring has truly sprung only when prom season kicks off. As the temperatures rise and bulky winter coats are tossed aside, the height of prom season mounts. Girls frequent prom shops in search of that perfect dress, boys rent tuxes, limos are commandeered, and the promposal rears its head once again. To clarify, a promposal is defined as the modern phenomenon of one high-school student (almost always a boy) asking another (almost always a girl) to prom in a creative, public, or overstated way. Yes, this is a curious mating ritual that would have even Jane Goodall scratching her head.
CURRENT EVENTS
breanna wishnow current events editor
Violence in Venezuela
haps even more concerning are the actions of the Venezuelan National Guard, who have responded to the protests with harsh measures and have allegedly taken hundreds of political prisoners who are being held without charges. The National Guard is also accused of using extreme interrogation techniques and excessive violence. Meanwhile, Maduro, whose resignation is the main demand of the protestors, has denied any undue action from his government and, in a piece he wrote for the New York Times, laid blame for the protests on the wealthier sections of the country which he claims are solely seeking the unconstitutional ouster of the democratically elected government in order to protect their own interests. The economy suffers from extreme levels of inflation and currency devaluation that have made many necessities inaccessible to a great number of the population, but Maduro emphasizes that steps are being taken to improve the economy and points to recent increases in revenue from the oil business. While it is true that this economy is not the worst Venezuela has seen in recent decades, much of the country is only now ready and willing to take action against their leader to demand improvement. Maduro distinctly lacks the charisma of his controversial predecessor and mentor, Hugo Chvez, who greatly inspired loyalty by championing the independence and rights of Latin American countries. Although Maduro is simply continuing Chvezs legacy of promoting socialism, he lacks the magnetism that often appeased and captivated the masses. Thus, as the conflict in Venezuela unfolds, it will continue to pose questions about political corruption, foreign intervention, and human rights that reflect some of the deepest concerns of millions around the world.
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chris anders staff writer
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Flight 370
Associated Press stated, It was not determined whether the signal was related to the missing jet. In addition, oceanographer Simon Boxall has stated that the frequency picked up by the Chinese ship is a fairly common frequency used by a variety of different instruments, not just aircrafts. Furthermore, it may take a considerably long time before the rescue crews are able to locate the black boxes and determine if they belong to Flight 370 or its wreckage. Nevertheless, the possi-
HE CIVIL WAR IN SYRIA, THE conflict in Crimea, even the scandal in New Jerseythese are the hot-button political conflicts that have grabbed the nations attention, and for good reason, as these are complex issues with dangerous implications. On the surface, the protests in Venezuela do not seem to have the same level of gravity as the other issues, yet as the situation continues to escalate, more significant repercussions are drawing global attention to this country in turmoil. The first and most concerning sign of serious trouble in Venezuela was the extreme violence in the streets. What began as peaceful protests against President Nicols Maduro and his financial policies quickly escalated to a level of near-warfare. As of April 6, at least thirty-nine people have died. There have been countless riots, fighting, vandalism, and large-scale destruction. Per-
alana reynolds staff writer
More Money, More Problems

Supreme Court ruling, as many against the case have argued, would theoretically allow a man or woman of great wealth to potentially influence elections in all fifty states at every bureaucratic level. Shaun McCutcheon, the main supporter of this ruling and petitioner in the case, argued in a recent statement that by cutting limits on campaign funding the American people are only further providing support for a system in which We the People hold the ultimate reins of power. Campaign finance reform supporters, however, have stated that the idea that money has no direct, corrupting influence on politics is absurd and has been repeatedly disproven throughout American history. They go on to cite monetary scandals as recent as Rod Blagojevichs soliciting of bribes in Illinois and Nixons infamous Watergate case, claiming that these incidents paint a very different picture of the history of wealth in American politics than what the Court is suggesting. It is also worth considering that many of the American people McCutcheon is referring to do not have access to the hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of dollars often donated during campaigns. With uneven distribution of wealth in mind, many government officials such as Public Citizen president Robert Weissman even went so far as to say that this decision was reestablishing plutocratic rights in America. Although repercussions from this decision have yet to be seen, in a country that prides itself on the idea of equal say for all, it is important to be certain that money does not come to outweigh political equality and a government free of corruption.
N MARCH 31 OF THIS PAst month, the Supreme Court handed down a landmark 5-4 ruling in its decision to strike down one of the last remaining federal limits on political campaign contributions. This case, known as
McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission, effectively reversed many of the his-
torical Watergate-era rulings that aimed to limit moneys influence on politics by putting a cap on the amount of funding wealthy donors could give to actively campaigning politicians. It was a counter ruling that passed based on the now hotly debated premise that money equals speech but not necessarily political influence. And it currently allows a single donor to contribute millions of hard dollars to a virtually unlimited amount of politicians at the federal and state level. This
N MARCH 8, MALAYSIA AIRlines reported that one of its aircrafts, Flight 370, lost contact with Subang Air Traffic Control outside of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Flight 370 was a scheduled international flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. Less than one hour after takeoff, around 1:20 pm Malaysia Time, communication with the plane was cut off. Carrying 227 passengers and twelve crew members, the disappearance has created the largest multi-national search and rescue effort in history. Initially, the search began around Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea, but after a few days, the search was expanded to include the Andaman Sea and the Strait of Malacca. Based on military radar data and radio pings between the Inmarsat Satellite and the aircraft, investigators of the crash were able to conclude on March 15 that the plane was heading across the Malay Peninsula in a westerly direction; then, it continued on in either a northern or southern direction for an estimated seven hours. After these assumptions were made, the search in the South China Sea was abandoned. Instead, a new search started three days later in the South Indian Ocean. Finally, on April 5, there was hope when a Chinese ship detected a radio ping that may have come from the missing aircraft. This was a fantastic, new opportunity to find Flight 370. Unfortunately, the ping-emitting black boxes used by Malaysia Airlines in their planes only have enough battery power to emit pings for approximately one month. Although this finding seemed hopeful, the
bility of the pings originating from Flight 370 has been the most promising lead in the search to find the missing aircraft. As the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 continues, the likeliness of finding survivors has substantially decreased. On March 15, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak issued a statement essentially confirming that the aircraft most likely crashed into the South Indian Ocean and the chance of finding any survivors was slim. Moreover, while some families are hoping for survivors, most just want answers as to how a large aircraft could seemingly vanish. Malay Mukherjee who is now caring for his daughters children, a passenger of Flight 370, says, The children are in limbo they want to know where the plane is. Is
it in the ocean or on land? Unfortunately, at this point in time, investigators are unable to provide families any conclusive answers as to where the plane is or if there are any survivors. Sadly, some relatives of the passengers and members aboard Flight 370 have given up any possibility of survivors. For instance, a cousin of one of the missing passengers has said, I dont see any hope of them aliveNo matter what, our sadness will never end. Hopefully, in the coming days, rescue crews will be able to provide the families of the passengers and crew members responses to their unanswered questions. The strange disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has been an event that has captured the attention of the entire world. While search and rescue teams promise to keep looking for the missing aircraft, hope of the passengers or crew members aboard Flight 370 surviving the crash is dim. With any luck, investigators will finally find the aircraft or its remnants and will able to provide the world with answers as to just how Flight 370 was able to nearly vanish from existence.
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dielle ochotorena staff writer
Crisis in the Ukraine

as interim president, and called for elections in May. Because of these events, Ukraine is in chaos, causing Russia to fear for its assets from the new deal with Ukraine. Given the recent events and the transfer of power, Russias parliament approved President Putins request to use force in Ukraine to protect Russian interests. On March 1, Russian troops quickly moved to occupy the island of Crimea which lies in a peninsula surrounded by the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. In the eyes of the Ukrainian governments Prime Minister Yatsenyuk, Russia has declared war against the Ukrainian people. Putin states that the troops placed in Crimea them to use all measures, including military force, to stop Russias aggression. With the rising tension between Russian forces and the possible annexation of Crimea, Ukraines parliament has voted to create a National Guard made up of 60,000 people to defend the country. March 24 was a day of change when Ukrainian troops left Crimea, as Putin signed a bill allowing Crimea to join the Russian federation. Still, even with the annexation of Crimea, Russian troops refuse to leave Ukraines eastern borders causing NATOs foreign ministers to suspend all civilian and military cooperation with Russia. At the beginning of April, pro-Russian forces took over the Crimean region of Ukraine. Russias relations with Western countries are now fraught with tension as they have ignored international directives and acted on their own interests regarding the state of the Ukrainian people. NATO officials and US President Obama have even stated that in the case of a war between Ukraine and Russia, they are willing to aid the Ukrainians in war. Unfazed by threats and rising support for the Ukrainian people, Russia has now increased sanctions over Ukraine. Tension and fear of war continue to rise as Russia plans on overtaking Crimea with Western countries making threats for war to prevent the invasion.
N DECEMBER 17, 2013, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych signed a financial deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin which stated that Ukraine would receive fifteen million dollars in financial support and cut Ukraines gas prices by one-third. This deal, however, sparked international conflict. Since much of western Ukraine and the peninsula of Crimea are predominantly Russian speaking, the people saw the deal with Russia as a positive step towards closer relations with Russia. However, the eastern Ukrainians view Russia as an unreliable ally and instead wish to be closer to other Western European countries. So, on February 18, some 25,000 protesters arrived in Independence Square for a peaceful protest against President Yanukovych and his recent dealings with Russia. Then on February 20, according to BBC News, the situation exploded, and Kiev faced its bloodiest day of violence in over seventy years as citizens stormed civic offices in an act of protest. Over eighty-eight people were killed within forty-eight hours of fighting and as it dragged on, Independence Square became a battleground. The fighting briefly ended when a European-brokered peace deal was made, but soon began again even more viciously. Yanukovych disappeared, and protesters took over presidential administration buildings. Since then, Ukraines parliament has taken over, named Oleksandr Turchynov
Science Olympiad
anisha monga news briefs editor

CIENCE OLYMPIAD IS IN ITS eighth year at Glenbard North and is a club where students who love science can go to show off their knowledge. As part of Science Olympiad, members go to tournaments and compete against students from different schools in approximately twenty events related to different science topics. The hope is to make it to the state or national tournament. Some events require students to take a test, and the club members in these events prepare by studying old tests that were used at previous tournaments. Some students are required to bring projects premade, usually for events involving physics. Club advisor Adam Heise says, It is a lot of work, however a lot of fun for those who enjoy science. And the club is open and welcomes new members. Science Olympiad meets every Wednesday at 2:45 after school in Room 2308.
catherine kim staff writer
Math Team
HE MATH TEAM, WHO ARE also known as Math Ninjas, is for students who are interested in math and wish to expand their skills. They compete in meets throughout the year where they participate in individual, two-person, eightperson, calculator, and relay events. At the end of each event, team members earn team and individual awards. Yesha Patel, 15, says, Math Team is a really awesome way to learn while having fun at the same time. The members are divided up into the freshman-sophomore team and the junior-senior team. The freshman-sophomore team meets in Room 2117, and the junior-senior team meets in Room 2105 after school on Wednesdays. Students should contact math teachers Jill Gotter or Michael Pavlakis for more information.
Chess Club
anthony dipaolo staff writer
are not Russian troops, but rather are self-defense forces against the Ukrainian people. Since the Crimean people have closer ties to Russia due to the proRussian activists and Russian-speaking majority that live there, ninety-seven percent of the population voted to join Russia in a March 16 referendum. Fearing for their countrys welfare, Ukrainian members of parliament have been seeking the aid of the US and the UK, urging
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HESS CLUB IS OPEN TO ANYbody who can play or wants to learn how to play chess. The team meets weekly to play games and compete in tournaments. The top eight players are chosen to be a part of the competing team. The competing season goes from the middle of November until the final state tournament with 130 other schools in mid-February. The team goes on a three-day trip to Peoria for the largest high school tournament. Club advisor Radomir Niewrzol believes the club to be a place to get away from the pressures of school and homework. The club meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays in Room 2309. Although the season is currently over, the club is still meeting and accepting new members.
May 1: Save the Rhino Day May 2: International Tuba Day May 3: Lumpy Rug Day May 4: Star Wars Day May 5: Cinco de Mayo May 8: No Socks Day May 9: Lost Sock Memorial Day May 11: Mothers Day May 12: Fatigue Syndrome Day May 14: Senior Honors and Award Night May 16: National Sea Monkey Day May 17: Armed Forces Day May 18: No Dirty Dishes Day May 20: Be a Millionaire Day May 23: Lucky Penny Day May 25: Tap Dance Day May 26: Memorial Day May 30: Last Day For Seniors
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The Mascots of Glenbard North: Revealed!

able to cheer on our teams and get the crowd hyped up. PH: In elementary school, I was a cheerleader for a few years, and I always liked being involved in school spirit. I love big furry creatures! And I thought it would be fun to do it because no one knows who you are! I wasnt into the cheerleading and poms thing anymore, but I wanted to contribute to school spirit and do something that was really small with not too many people. I just really wanted to be a part of it.
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Ive also had a couple kids jump on my back or pull the tail; so now the tail is kind of like half off. Ive actually had one person rip the glove off, and we had to go find it, so I was just gloveless for half the game. Also, theres one band member who freaks out every time she sees the mascot. I went up to her the first time and she was petrified. I didnt know someone could be that scared of a panther! PH: Ive had a few. Honestly without having a spotter there, it wouldve been horrible. There was one time I was at a basketball game and I stood in front of the Superfan section. I felt like they were petting my head, joking around and saying things like Aw, Kitty! Then all of a sudden my spotter grabbed me, and she told me they were trying to pull my head off by yanking the top of it. Then there was another time that I will never forget. Around the track by the football field, I got ambushed by a group of kids. They were the little peewee football players, and they attacked me. They jumped on my back, were pulling my tail, but it was okay. I laugh about it now. It was one of those memorable moments. NC: Do you have to go through specific training to learn how to be the mascot? EM: Not really. You just go out there, but I did Google some things about being a mascot. Otherwise I had no clue what I was doing. PH: No, Mr. Westra pretty much just put me in the suit and I went out there. He didnt really have any audition or training for it. I had no experience, either. I know one of the people we have was previously a mascot, but I hadnt before. I just had it in me to be goofy enough. NC: Do you hope to be a mascot in college? EM: I would love to be a mascot in college, but its super hard to be one. You have to be at least 54 and Im only 53 1/2. I was so upset when I found that out. They said maybe if I get high enough shoes I could do it, but Im going to try out and well see.
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ENIORS EMILY MASTERTON and Pam Hollingshead have been performing as the Glenbard North mascot for the past few years. They were kind enough to interview with the North Current this issue so that they could share their experiences with GN. North Current: When did you first become the mascot?
at a football game in the fall, and I was a little bit nervous, but I had a spotter. Having someone there, I felt more at ease. Wed walk around the track and then go in front of the Superfan section, which was our little area. Wed stand there, and I was basically allowed to do what I wanted. I wasnt really scared; I was a little nervous because its kind of hard to see. But once I got out there, it was no problem because Im a naturally goofy, fun person so I was dancing, doing all sorts of weird things, so I had no problem. NC: What does it feel like to be inside the mascot suit? EM: Youre a different person in the suit. When youre acting as the mascot, people dont think of you as a person but as a panther, so you can do stuff that an actual person couldnt do. You can go up to people and steal their food or their hats, but if you were a regular person and you did that, youd get in trouble! So its really a fun experience. PH: I wear shorts and a tank top and throw my hair up because I sweat so much. The worst is when you sweat down your face, and you just want to itch it and wipe it, but you cant! But it doesnt smell that bad. The best part is when its a football game, and its cold because you get that breeze through the mouth; it feels so good. NC: Have you had any negative or strange experiences while being the mascot? EM: Ive had a couple people try to rip my head off, and we have a strap underneath, so if someone tries to rip the head of, the string just yanks under your neck.
mainly work with Emily, and I had never known her before. When I started working with her, I realized how important it was to have someone there with you. [She] and I working together, we made a really good team. When we would be at the assemblies and I would be watching the mascot high five people and stuff, I really wanted to do it. I was kind of nervous watching it. Once I got in it, I was relaxed. NC: How does being anonymous change the experience of being the mascot? EM: After my junior year people started finding out. I was getting tired of people of people asking me, but I told one person, and they kept it a secret. Then my senior year, Ive told maybe five people. But there are still a lot of people who dont know, which is pretty cool. When people know who you are, you cant act [differently]; it just ruins everything. If Im in the suit and I see someone who knows that its me I would act so differently, so I just kind of walk away. PH: Its really funny when you hear people talk about it. There have been several times when Ive heard people talk about it, and they always wonder who it is. People have seen me walking with Emily while spotting her. People always ask me who it is. Its funny because it makes you feel more relaxed when youre in the suit because you know people have no idea who you are. I have done things that were kind of embarrassing, but I get over it because I realize they dont know who I am. It makes it fun.
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Emily Masterton: My freshman year they made an announcement to see if anyone wanted to try out to be the mascot. We had to fill out a questionnaire, do an interview, and then try on the suit to show them what we could do. Twelve of us tried out, and two of us made it. Pam Hollinshead: I really wanted to do it freshman year. I approached Dr. Mensik one day freshman year, and he told me he would contact someone. I kind of forgot about it after that. Junior year is when I really started to try to get in contact with people about it. I got sent to Mr. Westra, and [we] talked about it, exchanged emails, filled out all of the paper work, and I started officially junior year. NC: What first made you want to become the mascot? EM: Im not really into being in the crowd, so it was nice to be separate but still be
PH: Yes, I actually went on a college visit to COD, and they have a new mascot. Its the chaparral, which is like a roadrunner, [or a] big bird, basically. I ran into someone and we talked about games, and they said it would be possible for when I go there to be the mascot. I would like to do it. NC: Is being the mascot different for you now than it was when you first started? EM: I feel a lot more comfortable than when I first started doing it. The first time, I lasted about fifteen minutes, and now I could go for two hours and Im doing pushups and everything now too. Im all pumped up in the suit, and before I would just stand there and wave, freaking out inside. After about two days, I got used to it all though. I still cant throw shirts that well though. PH: You know, not really. But I know that, even though it sounds corny, it gave me a different view on teamwork, because I
NC: What was your experience the first time you were the mascot? EM: I was petrified. I went out and only lasted about fifteen minutes in the suit because it was so hot. Ive lost maybe ten pounds from the suit just because you sweat so much. It was really scary, but as I got used to it, it became really fun. PH: The first time I was in the suit, it was
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THE NORTH CURRENT | MAY 2014 | VOLUME 55 | ISSUE 5 |
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chelsea hammersmith editor-in-chief
Oh the Places Youll Go!
Illinois Institute of Technology: 1. Steven Nelson 2. Daniel Pena Illinois State University: 1. Katherine Hesser 2. Jeff Modzelewski 3. Zach Taylor 4. Lizzie Dahlquist 5. Tiana Chalus 6. Gabriella Lorusso 7. Jenna Brown 8. Kaitlyn Corbett 9. Cassidy Brown 10. Patricia Buno Indiana University, Bloomington: 1. Taylor Fridner 2. Parth Patel Indiana State University: 1. Krystyna Williams Inter-American University of Puerto Rico: 1. Alondra Soto Joliet Junior College (IL): 1. Christopher Bodell Le Cordon Bleu, Chicago: 1. Emily Skorupa Lewis University (IL): 1. Lillian Catala 2. Melissa Lonero Lipscomb University (TN): 1. Alyson West Loyola University, Chicago: 1. Darshana Patel 2. Yanna Falkiewicz 3. John De Leon 4. Vivek Patel 5. Cameron Kirk 6. Christina Tran 7. Deep Patel 8. Marina Banjac 9. Arti Patel 10. Kevin Lim 11. Amie Gandhi 12. Jessica Quinones 13. Danny OLeary Macalaster College (MN): 1. Sydnee Gee Marquette University (WI): 1. Katie Schwarze 2. Sammy Dayon Maryville University (MO): 1. Ashley Pogue McKendree University (IL): 1. Pasquale Fiduccia Michigan State University: 1. Annie Stacey 2. Eleni Galanopulos 3. Emily Spoeri
Michigan Technological University: 1. Danny Johnson Muhlenberg College (PA): 1. Melinda Troyka New York University: 1. Rushabh Shah 2. Lauren Serritella Nicholls State University (LA): 1. Stephanie Tobison North Central College (IL): 1. Eli Casey Northeastern Illinois University: 1. Kimberly Juarez Northern Illinois University: 1. Taylor Gleason 2. Anisha Monga 3. Kristin Maglabe 4. Logan Yniguez 5. Kyle Crites 6. Cassandra Caruso 7. Jessica Gatewood 8. Tony Jacob 9. Janki Patel 10. Haashim Azam 11. Michael Nguyen 12. Eric Graham 13. Tommy Stich 14. Nishita Shukla 15. Yilda Guerrero 16. Jelome Carlos 17. Jordan Arcilla Northwestern University (IL): 1. Justin Jackson 2. Katie Chamberlain 3. Ariana Hammersmith 4. Chelsea Hammersmith 5. Marisa DiPaolo North Park University (IL): 1. Renee Baker 2. Marianne Hooson Ohio State University: 1. Christina Lee 2. Dani Kfoury Purdue University, West Lafayette (IN): 1. Kyle Berry 2. Ryan Slusarski 3. Katie Sherburne Princeton University (NJ): 1. Alana Reynolds Rider University (NJ): 1. Eric Beelah Robert Morris University (IL): 1. Keli Dorynek 2. Christopher Edwards Rollins College (FL): 1. Cassidy Padal St. Ambrose University (IA): 1. Tom Shultz
St. Louis University (MO): 1. Jay Colucci 2. Karan Shah 3. Shrina Patel St. Norbert College (WI): 1. Megan Merkel St. Xavier University (IL): 1. Dallas Hughes Southern Illinois University, Carbondale: 1. Emily Masterton 2. Becca Curtiss 3. Mike Hunt 4. Dennis Jenkins Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville: 1. Nicholas Kalke Universal Technical Institute (IL): 1. David Dobey 2. Stevie Barton University of Alabama: 1. Trevor Gentner University of Arizona: 1. Jessica Ewald University of Central Missouri: 1. Samantha Krzeminski University of Hawaii at Manoa: 1. Gianna Chesrow University of Iowa: 1. Cesar Barraza 2. Alex Leal 3. Matthew Bosler 4. Christine Gillespie 5. Cassie Poulos University of Illinois at Chicago: 1. Marisa Savegnago 2. Shan Pandya 3. Fatima Afzal 4. Irfan Safvi 5. Ipsa Patel 6. Ramandeep Brar 7. Rushi Amin 8. Sadaf Paya 9. Ravi Gondalia 10. Priyam Patel 11. Fathima Alaidroos 12. Shailja Padai University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: 1. Ben Pauling 2. Amanda Kim 3. Thomas Joseph 4. Vaibhav Jariwala 5. Lauren Gramann 6. Marissa Ferreri 7. Carla Kochis 8. Alvin Chang 9. Shivank Waghray 10. Jered Cortez 11. Anan Azeem 12. Karman Joshi 13. Dan Curet
14. Suman Patel 15. Neha Patel
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University of Louisville (KY): 1. Sydney Benz University of Memphis (TN): 1. Destini Wade University of Minnesota, Twin Cities: 1. Brendan Flanigan University of Missouri-Columbia: 1. Alexander Barrett 2. Chris Murray 3. Jeremy Karll 4. Amanda Moy 5. Frank Petock 6. Bridget Everson 7. Kelly ONeill University of Missouri-Kansas City: 1. Nihit Desai University of North Florida: 1. Josh Masters University of Pennsylvania: 1. Anand Desai University of San Francisco (CA): 1. Taylor Denning University of Wisconsin-Parkside: 1. Chavares Flanigan University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: 1. Hayley Jefferson 2. Angela Ravenesi Valley City State University (ND): 1. Meredith Olsen Vincennes University (IN): 1. Maha Fatimah Waubonsee Community College (IL): 1. Jonathan Cortes Western Illinois University: 1. Dasia Guthrie 2. Ryan OConnor Wheaton College (IL): 1. Valeria Pineda 2. Sienna Crosby United States Military: 1. Giovanni Esparza 2. Jesus Torres United States Navy: 1. Adina Crawford 2. Isaac Hill
Going to college next year? Technical school? The military? Living in your parents basement? The North Current compiled a list of GN seniors posthigh school destinations. Find your classmates new home towns on the map (states highlighted in gray).
Concordia University Chicago: 1. Abby Gorr Cornell University (NY): 1. Denise DeJesus DePaul University (IL): 1. Bilal Rizvi 2. Matthew Albin 3. Juan Jasso 4. Devin Whiteleather 5. Jaskirit Kharia 6. Freddy Marquez 7. Tyler Nowak 8. Carina Medina 9. Samantha Sotelo 10. Stephanie Zahaitis 11. Amber Anderson Dominican University (IL): 1. Jazmine Pina 2. Kristyn Valene
* and Puerto Rico

Arizona State University: 1. Shivam Modi 2. Ryan Schwichtenberg Art Institute (IL): 1. Sammy Krystal Augustana University (IL): 1. Jessica Phillips 2. Ashton Hutcheson Aurora University (IL): 1. Deisy Labra Ball State University (IN): 1. Monica Del Ciello Benedictine University (IL): 1. Amy Pham 2. Rene Garcia 3. Humera Cassim 4. Kumayl Jafry 5. Aditya Kapoor Boston College (MA): 1. Danielle Homere Bradley University (IL): 1. Rodolfo Casas 2. Steven Jackson Calvin College (MI): 1. Andrew Blunt Carthage College (WI): 1. Jacob Menard 2. Nicholas Gonzalez College of DuPage (IL): 1. Joe Simkus 2. Candelaria Sanchez 3. Khalil Brooks 4. Priti Dhami 5. Lucie Stastna 6. Hazel Silva 7. Brandon Clements 8. Iamilex Ibarra 9. Taylor Militello 10. Colin McCarthy 11. Anthony Alberto 12. Alexandra Langlois 13. Marissa Bettinger 14. Colin MacGaffey 15. John Dillon 16. Joey Mendes 17. Nick Bank 18. Anthony Buscarino 19. Denise Calma 20. Caitlyn Patrasso 21. Dominic Beljung 22. Daniel Roy 23. Timothy Hycner 24. Diana Reyna 25. Sunena Benjamin 26. John Martynek 27. Naisargi Patel 28. Frank Giunti 29. Christopher Battisto 30. Nick Fischer 31. Annabelle Sabate 32. Rebecca Verne 33. Zachary Carchedi 34. Jane Crilly 35. Josselyn Ramos 36. Justin Clark 37. Jason Olsen 38. Abel Gallegos 39. Rabia Sajjad 40. Christina Hedges 41. Kevin Gines 42. William Bryers 43. Michelle McGraw 44. Jay Patel 45. Chad Gregie 46. Edvinas Zuolys 47. Michelle Perez 48. Amy Peter 49. Annie Milschewski 50. Kurt Pysarenko 51. Tyson Thunderthighs 52. Kayla Friedman 53. Brandon Clements 54. Simardeep Singh 55. Sylwia Cebula 56. Robert Angiulo 57. Anthony Transon College of William and Mary (VA): 1. Colin Pierce
Drake University (IA): 1. Sharmi Patel 2. Krishn Patel Dubuque University (IA): 1. Darian Washington Eastern Illinois University: 1. Mary Johnson 2. Blake Brousek 3. Nicole Tomaselli 4. Karen Campos Eastern Kentucky University: 1. Kyle Murray Elmhurst College (IL): 1. Maciej Smusz 2. Jessica Benavides 3. Fatima Patel Florida Gulf Coast University: 1. Jenna Carzoli Georgia Institute of Technology: 1. Andrew Krohn Grand Canyon University (AZ): 1. Zenia Simmons 2. Laila Pickens Iowa State University: 1. Samantha Ege 2. Jobin Alexander 3. Zachary Ramey
Note: This is not a complete survey of GN seniors. Only 269 seniors responded to the survey that was available on FirstClass to every senior.
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nirav virani news editor
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Hello, Dolly!: A Musical Melody

enable him to give his niece a comfortable life. In Yonkers, Dolly convinces Vanderfelder and his clerks to go to New York and march in the Fourteenth Street Association Parade. The story continues on as Dolly matches other couples while she pursues Vandergelder for herself. Hello, Dolly! was first produced on Broadway by David Merrick in 1964, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and ideas from a play by Michael Stewart. This play was based on Thornton Wilders 1938 farce The Merchants of Yonkers, though the original plotline originated in John Oxenfords 1835 English play, A Day Well Spent. The musical won a record ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and held this record for an astounding thirty-five years. The musical was made into a film of the same name in 1969, and the movie was nominated for seven Academy Awards. GN has stayed true to most of the musical plotline, noting its success on Broadway and elsewhere, and hopes that the production will be a success, as the companys musicals are always the highlight of the year. Cast member Priya Rajan, 15, states, The company is very excited to bring Hello, Dolly! to GN this year, as the story is unique and will bring out a number of emotions from the audience because of the productions ability to be humorous and serious at the same time. It has been an honor to be a member of the cast this year because the rehearsals have brought the entire cast together and have inspired us to bring GN a production it will never forget. Hello, Dolly! will run from Thursday, May 8 through Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 pm every night, and the tickets cost ten dollars.
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an acclaimed Spanish writer. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1989 for his innovative novels. Also, he was credited for inventing tremendsimo, a form of writing that emphasizes violence and imagery. He was chosen as GNs chapter to praise his accomplishments in Spanish history. The French Honor Society is backed by the American Association of Teachers of French. This association is devoted to spreading French learning across the nation. French teacher Carolyn Fitzgerald says of learning a new language and joining the French Honor Society, Students are recognized for many talents in life sports, music, overall academicsbut this is a specific recognition in honor of the many hours of work they have put into learning this very valuable skill. On the behalf of students inducted in the Spanish and French Honor Societies, GN student Priya Patel, 16, says, It is an honor to be a part of these societies because we are being recognized for our commitment to a new language. These societies have been a part of GN since the 1990s and will continue to honor achieving students. Every year, a new batch of students is inducted, and students elect a new president and vice president via a majority vote. GN Spanish teacher Alyssa Godzicki says, It is an honor to be a part of these honor societies because students have worked so hard to get here. The Spanish and French Honor Societies are a great way to acknowledge and reward the commitment of hard-working students.
HIS IS A SPECIAL YEAR FOR GNs theater group, as the company will be presenting a musical, Hello, Dolly!, as its last production of the year. The company produces a musical every two years. This musical is an excellent choice for the group because of its unique plot and history as a production on Broadway and elsewhere. Hello, Dolly! is the story of a widower who becomes a matchmaker, only to find the perfect match for herself. Dolly Levi, the protagonist, travels to Yonkers, New York to meet Horace Vandergelder, a well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire, to convince him to have his niece, Ermengarde, marry one of her clients, Ambrose Kemper. Vandergelder opposes this idea because he believes that Kempers vocation as an artist will not
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Spanish and French Honor Societies
VERY YEAR, GN INDUCTS SPAnish and French learners into the Spanish and French Honor Societies. These societies recognize students that have been enrolled in honors or regular Spanish or French classes for three full semesters with at least a 4.0 GPA. In order to qualify, students in foreign language need to have received an A in all three semesters, or a B if in Honors. To be inducted, students need to do two hours of community service in the form of tutoring. Inductees also receive a certificate of completion, a pin at the induction ceremony, and an honor cord to wear during graduation. The Spanish Honor Society chapter at GN was named after Camilo Jos Cela,
There are plenty of men trotting around in the spring musical, Hello, Dolly! Ranging from adventurous and innocent to masculine and rugged, Dolly Levi matches you with the man of your dreams! Follow the arrows to find your ideal man from the cast of Hello Dolly: Full of money, your man HAS to be a half-millionaire... Cha ching! Your man may only be an assistant... but hey, thats better than nothing! Being chief clerk, your man is inches away from that new promotion. A trip outside of Yonkers? Yes please!
A Journey to Discover Europe

kyle stankowskey staff writer
HE GN FOREIGN LANGUAGE Department travels to various countries every other year to provide students with a different perspective of the world. The privilege of visiting another country allows students to learn and gain more respect for different, diverse cultures. In the summer of 2015, Glenbard students have the chance to travel for ten to twelve days to several European countries to have this same experience. GNs Foreign Language Department traveled to Peru in the summer of 2013. These students were able to experience the Peruvian culture and apply knowledge from their foreign language classes to communicate with others. GN Foreign Language teacher Antonina Benigno remarks, We encourage students to communicate with natives and bargain while shopping, and allow students to order and try new, authentic food from the countries.
Your man needs to be authoritative. He picks the date for the evening!
You can only roll with someone as energetic as you are! No coffee needed here.
He may be set in his ways, but you love him for it!
When it comes to the perfect boyfriend, sweet and naive are the qualities you are looking for. Someone who can watch chick flicks with you and isnt afraid to cry!
Theres a world to be explored out there! You need your man to be adventurous and exciting.
Your dream date is Horace Vandergelder! This propieter of the local Hay and Feed store is a halfbillionare that will steal your heart!
Barnaby Tucker is your dream date! He is sweet and naive, perfect for the ideal boyfriend!
Cornelius Hackl will sweep you off your feet! Be prepared for dates full of adventure and sightseeing!
See the show May 8, 9, and 10 at 7:30 pm. Tickets will be sold for $10 and can be preordered online or purchased at the box office during all lunch periods. Be sure to follow GN Theater on Twitter, Tumblr and Facebook for more information!
Students traveling in the summer of 2015 will visit Spain, Italy, and France. In addition to planned tours, students will be given free time on the trip to explore and get a feel for what cultures outside of the US are like. This allows students to get a first-hand view of the history as well as modern art of the country. The GN Foreign Language Department has a rough itinerary of the highlights that students will be able to see during the trip. In Madrid, students will visit places like the Plaza Mayor and several museums. In Paris, students will visit the Eiffel Tower and famous museums like the Louvre, home of the priceless painting of the Mona Lisa. Finally, in Rome, students will be able to see famous sites like the Roman Colosseum (and of course eat pizza). Students will also see many other sites besides the ones listed throughout each country to gain greater knowledge of the countries they visit. Although having previous knowledge
in French, Spanish, or Italian increases understanding of the country, it is not a requirement to have taken a foreign language class at GN to go on the trip. All are welcome to travel with the department in 2015. According to German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Nothing can be compared to the new life that the discovery of another country provides for a thoughtful person. Although I am still the same, I believe to have changed to the bones. Although the cost may seem high, GN foreign language teachers host many fundraisers to lessen the 4,500-dollar cost. The trip is actually a great deal the price is low considering all that it covers: airfare, hotels, air-conditioned tour busses, breakfast, and dinner. For more information, students should contact teachers Monika Numrich, Antonina Benigno, or Sarah Minogue.
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SPORTS
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chris anders entertainment editor
shelly israni staff writer

he Glenbard NORTH GIRLS soccer team started the season with a bang. So far, the varsity team has won four games and lost two, while the JV team has won all three of their games. The girls on the freshman soccer team, coached by science teacher Kathy Rossetti, are off to a good start as well. The JV captains include Filasha Finley, 15, and Ashley Class, 16. Emma Martinez, 17, has scored five goals in the first three games while Summer Corsolini, 16, has been a key player by contributing three assists. Goalkeeper Cece Gilliland, 16, has only let one goal in the net for each of the seasons three games. JV coach Michael Dietmeyer says, The girls have done a great job battling difficult weather conditions and getting to know each other on the field. The varsity girls have scored seventeen times and have conceded four goals. There are six seniors and nine juniors on the team. The six seniors on the varsity team include Ashley Pogue, Em-
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ily Merkle, Rachel McDonnell, Jazmine Pina, Marissa Ferreri and Danielle Ulrich, whose dedication and hard work have and the next couple. The girls goals this season are to challenge the best teams in DVC and to make the regional playoffs. Support the Panthers at Wheaton North on May 13 and the varsity girls at the West Chicago tournament on May 5, May 7, and May 10.
Guess Its Not So Magic

City. Eventually, the twosome moved into an eleven million dollar home in Los Angeles where they lived for the remainder of their marriage. While the separation came as a shock to many faithful fans of Paltrow and Martin, there had been consistent speculation of possible marital problems over the course of their entire marriage. For instance, many reporters and writers
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been felt throughout every game. Varsity coach David Stanfield believes [the girls] will be very competitive this season
filasha finley staff writer

he Glenbard North girls badminton team kicked off their season with a great start. On March 19, they held an event, So You Think You Can Badminton, in which participants were charged five dollars a match in order to raise money for new equipment and uniforms. The girls have had some spectacular results in their last few matches, most notably winning the Addison Trail Invite. Varsity came in first place, while junior varsity took second place. Continuing their winning streak, varsity also claimed
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first place at the Saxon Invite, played at Schaumburg High School on March 29. JV did not disappoint either; they were awarded with second place, beating every team but one at the Downers Grove South tournament the weekend of April 5. Commenting on the seasons success, Desiree Calma, 15, explains, I feel like the team is closer than ever this year. Thanks to that, we will continue to succeed and work our hardest to get the winning title. While all players have excelled this season, some have stood out more than others. Sisters Trisha Cordero, 15, and Eryka Cordero, 16, who are partners in doubles, have great chemistry together that helps them communicate and beat other teams. Marianna Zalova, 16, and Andrea Gutierrez, 15, also contributed to the team to help win their tournaments. Badminton has had some impressive results, but the girls have more matches to come and will try their best to show that Glenbard North is a force to be reckoned with.
N MARCH 24, GWYNETH Paltrow sadly announced her separation from musician Chris Martin via her website Goop. The news came directly after an announcement that the front man for the Grammy-winning group Coldplay would be joining the hit singing competition The Voice. After more than a decade of marriage, two children, and well over a year of trying to work things out, the couple is finally deciding to end their marriage. Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin have not always been at odds; in fact, when they first met, they described themselves as instantly being drawn to each other. At the time, Coldplay, Chris Martins band, was an upand-coming musical group that was slowly but surely gaining global recognition. On the other hand, Paltrow, who had won an Oscar for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for the movie Shakespeare in Love, was a breakout actress in Hollywood. Paltrow and Martin first met at a Coldplay concert in 2002 while the group was touring in Britain and quickly became a couple. Just days after they announced they were expecting their first daughter, the couple held a private wedding ceremony in Southern California in December of 2003. Later on, in 2004, Paltrow gave birth to their first daughter Apple and the couple also went on to have a son named Moses in 2006. The pair lived in Britain for the majority of their marriage, but also owned homes in the Hamptons on Long Island and New York
questioned why Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin were almost never seen together. Even though Paltrow had been nominated for countless awards including a Golden Globe this year, the couple was never once photographed together on the red carpet during their ten years of marriage. However, Paltrow and Martin constantly brushed aside controversy as to why they were almost never photographed together, contributing it to
their desire to keep their marriage out of the tabloids. Also, in a 2011 interview, when referring to his marriage to Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin told CBS News that the couple wanted to try and keep the whole thing quiet. Furthermore, the couple was also victim to cheating allegations. While Paltrow attempted to dispel these rumors in a 2011 interview with Britains Daily Telegraph, she made a comment that many readers believed to imply that there had been infidelity in her marriage when she stated, Life is complicated and long and I know people that I respect and admire and look up to who have had extramarital affairs. Its like were flawed. Nevertheless, Paltrow did not confirm that she or her husband Chris Martin had been unfaithful. Additionally, over the course of many interviews in 2011, Paltrow appeared to be preaching a never-ending speech about how difficult marriage is, which came off to many as clues that Paltrow and Martins marriage was crumbling. Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin have vowed not to put their children through an ugly divorce. The couple has said that they will always share a bond with each other, remain close friends, and continue to put their children first. In fact, the soon to be divorced couple amicably spent a weekend together in the Bahamas with close friends. With any luck, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martins divorce will be painless, and the two stars can go back to raising their beautiful two children.
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HEALTH & FITNESS
asheena siddiqui staff writer
The Country Music Awards

Lambert and Keith Urban stole the show as they earned top honors. The night was also filled with the recognition of the achievements of country singers. The winners, however, were not that surprising. Miranda Lambert was nominated for seven awards and took home three as she won Single Record of the Year, Vocal Event of the Year with Keith Urban, and Female Vocalist of the Year. George Strait took home the biggest award at the event as he won Entertainer of the Year, for the second time, his first time being twenty-five years ago. Florida Georgia Line took home Duo of the Year, as their hit Cruise was at the top of the charts this year. One surprising win of the night was Justin Moore, who won New Artist of the Year. He was clearly not eligible for the award as Moor has sold 577,000 copies of his album, and has been certified gold. The ACMA regulations clearly state any artist who has sold over 500,000 copies is ineligible for the award. There were strong outcries from fans of other artists who were also up for the nomination. Numerous artists performed incredibly throughout the night. The highlight of the night was when Blake Shelton and Shakira performed their collaboration Medicine. Miranda Lambert, top winner of the night, also took the stage as she performed her hit single Automatic. Tim McGraw and his wife Faith Hill also performed a duet of Meanwhile Back at Mamas. There were seventeen other performances, including George Strait and Brad Paisley, filling the night with country music. The forty-ninth Academy of Country Music Awards were a great success as viewers were delighted to see their favorite artists win and the many performances by the greatest talents of country music.
HE FORTY-NINTH ANNUAL Academy of Country Music Awards took place on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The awards were a big event in country music that started with a massive kickoff party which was hosted by Hunter Hayes. Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan were hosts of the ACMAs and although they did not win any awards themselves, they were extremely confident in calling themselves the biggest celebrities at the event. The two were not afraid to roast any of the audience members and bashed other genres of music throughout the night. There were many great performances that night, including Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, and Shakira. Miranda
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Poisonous Produce
soning the body and harming the nervous system, the reproductive system, and the endocrine system. People are concerned that the United States Food and Drug Association is not putting enough effort into preventing the chemicals and pesticides from harming their health. The types of produce that should be most looked out for are apples, celery, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, grapes, hot peppers, nectarines, peaches, potatoes, spinach, strawberries, and sweet bell peppers. They likely contain the most pesticides due to their thin skin. Ultimately, there is little consumers can do to reduce the use of chemicals, so there are other options when choosing produce at the grocery store. Some people buy organic fruits and vegetables since they do not contain any pesticides. However, it is expensive and not everyone can afford to buy organic produce. The next best thing is to find substitutes
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VERY YEAR, NEW ISSUES ARISE pertaining to peoples health. One of the most crucial health concerns in the United States this year is food safety; the United States Department of Agriculture recently discovered that the food industry has risen the use of pesticides in fruits and vegetables. The reason for the increase of pesticides is that bugs and insects are growing resistant to the pesticides because of overuse. A small portion of pesticides in fruits and vegetables will not do much harm to peoples health, but if the amount of pesticides being used increases it could become a serious health hazard. The most wholesome foods are slowly developing into the most dangerous because the government is allowing the food industry to use more pesticides on their produce. If pesticides are consumed in large amounts, the chemicals may end up poi-
for the fruits and vegetables that have high doses of chemicals. Replacement foods include asparagus, avocado, cabbage, cantaloupe, corn, eggplant, grapefruit, kiwi, mangos, mushrooms, onions, papaya, pineapple, sweet peas, and sweet potatoes. For example, pineapple can be substituted for strawberries, and sweet potatoes can replace regular potatoes. People also buy special washes to clean produce. Dr. Mehmet Oz informs his viewers, You dont have to wait for the US government to fix this problem. We could fix it in our households. Even though the overuse of pesticides and chemicals in produce is becoming a major health concern, the need to wait for the government to make changes is not necessary. There are substitutes to certain fruits, as well as organic foods to try. Natural and organic produce can be found at grocery stores such as Whole Foods.
Vibrate: The Best of Rufus Wainwright

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UBBED BY ELTON JOHN AS THE greatest songwriter on the planet, Rufus Wainwright has won over countless fans with lush pop music that incorporates elements of opera and show-tunes. His career took flight when he recorded a cover of Leonard Cohens Hallelujah, which is recognized for being on the soundtrack of the smash-hit animated film Shrek. Wainwright may not be a chart-topping musician, but he has released seven critically acclaimed albums, four DVDs, and a handful of live albums, as well as performing at legendary venues such as Carnegie Hall. With an impressive career and catalogue of music spanning almost two decades, forty-year-old Rufus Wainwright has created a best of collection that includes pieces from each of his
albums. Wainwrights records are often very morose and autobiographical, and tackle his personal struggles with drug addiction, insecurities, family members (his parents are critically-acclaimed folk singers), his sexuality, and love. His new album features eighteen tracks, plus a second disc complete with sixteen tracks. These tunes are exquisite and demonstrate the maturity of Wainwrights voice as he ages. From the rather nasal, yet unique vocal characteristics of his self-titled debut album (1998), to his rich, silky, and rather operatic voice found in All Days are Nights: Songs for Lulu (2010) and Out of the Game (2012), Wainwright has established himself through his career as one of the best vocalists of his generation. Mainly composing his masterpieces using the piano and the guitar, Wainwright features songs on this album with not only solo piano or solo guitar, but lush strings, genius percussion, and powerful horn sections.
Vibrate may not feature all of his cult hits, but his selection of songs makes him out to be the avant-garde artist that he really is. In addition to Rufus Wainwrights classic repertoire, Vibrate features two new tracks including the pop/rock delicacy Me and Liza, which describes Rufus Wainwrights friendship with pop-icon Liza Minelli. The second new track, Chic and Pointless, is a light guitar tune for easy listeners. GN student and devout Rufus Wainwright fan Emily Peraza, 15, says, My favorite part about Rufuss music is his unique voice and the raw emotion that you can feel behind his captivating lyrics. Rufus Wainwright is making his way to the Chicagoland area this summer at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park. There is a pre-sale for tickets to his show currently available on www.rufuswainwright.com, and the actual concert is June 25, 2014. Plan on purchasing tickets promptly, as Rufus will not be revisiting Chicago soon.
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Do Good and Be Good

monly, men ages forty through seventy are afflicted with ALS. The average age for diagnosis is fifty years old. Shortly after his diagnosis, my great uncle suffered only slight pains; however, those little pains eventually grew larger and larger. One day, when he and his family were over, he said to me that with each day comes a little more pain, but also a little more to be grateful for in life, and the best should wholeheartedly be made out of each day. From then on he was wheelchair ridden, slowly betrayed and consumed by his own body. Day after day, month after month, and the further downhill his health deteriorated, his hopes and spirits never wavered. As a businessman and writer, the day when he could no longer sign his name, his identity, was the day that broke many hearts. His signature began his career, and losing that beginning meant slowly losing the rest of his journey in life. As a writer, he created his own life philosophy to live by, revealing through his mind full of experience and wisdom, There are things that we dont want to happen but have to learn to accept, things we dont want to know but have to learn, and people we cant live without but have to let go. Learn to get in touch with silence within yourself, and know that everything in this life has purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences, all events are blessings given to us to learn from. Be good and do good.
EBRUARY 12, 2014, MY GREAT uncle, Navin Gandhi, lost his battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), otherwise referred to as Lou Gehrigs Disease. ALS, in simple terms, is the deterioration of all voluntary systems and muscles, often resulting in a premature death. Viewing this treacherous disease through the eyes of a sixteenyear-old was a shock into the brutal realities that the world holds. ALS can strike any person, anywhere, and at any time in life; approximately 5,600 people are diagnosed with ALS each year, but the deadly disease is still incurable. Commonly, men have a twenty percent higher chance than women of contracting this disease. More com-
To support ALS, join us in our Walk to Defeat ALS! Saturday, May 31 at Cantigny Park Distance: 1.5 miles Walk Check-in: 9:00 AM Walk Starts: 11:00am
Log onto ALSA.org Go to In Your Community Go to Events Go to Walk to Defeat ALS On the right side, click on Find a Walker Enter Megha Gandhi and register!
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Starbucks Coffee: From Bean to Dessert
OFFEE IS A COMPLEX BEVerage that has captivated casual coffee drinkers, cultural elites, and students alike. Believe it or not coffee comes from a cherry. The cherry is picked at its peak of ripeness; the bean is extracted from the fruit, sun-dried, packed, shipped, roasted, ground, and brewed. Up until recent years, this was coffee. Some drank it black, some added cream and sugar, while others enjoyed a latte, cappuccino, or shot of espresso. In 2007, Starbucks Coffee Company of Seattle, Washington, the largest coffee brand on the planet, introduced the iconic Frappuccino blended beverage. First, they were bottled, flavored coffee drinks with milk; now, they have turned into thirty ounce drinks that are practically milkshakes topped with whipped cream, chocolate chips, syrups, drizzles, and sugar. Some of these beverages may not even include coffee or espresso the ingredient all Starbucks drinks should include, as it is a coffee shop. These beverages were invented to appeal to a younger market and a new generation of coffee drinkers. The customers in Starbucks are getting younger and younger, so in turn, the consumption of five-calorie coffee is decreasing, while the purchasing of fattening, sugary, and artificially colored Frappuccinos is increasing. Starbucks has also changed the treats found in their pastry case from simple and classic delicacies, to buttery, sugary, and greasy desserts. Customers are now skipping out on a classic brewed coffee and a banana, opting instead for a Frappuccino bigger than the size of the average human stomach, paired with a few chocolate chip cookies and a cake pop. In addition to this, Starbucks sells ice cream by the pint and quarter at most major grocery stores. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz once said, Coffee will
always be the core of what we do. So many companies have made mistakes by not sticking to their knitting and they start believing their own press. Thats not going to be us. But with the introduction and focus on new beverages and food items that include fattening pastries, lunches, and Starbucks Evenings (small palates of food served with wine at select locations during the evening hours), Schultz did not stick to the core of what Starbucks was. Schultzs goal was also to emulate the environment of classic European coffee bars, but the expansive and unhealthy menu, and the baristas wearing baseball caps and drive-thru headsets, is far from the environment of classic coffee shops. At Starbucks, the Caramel Frappuccino is a popular beverage. According to nutrition facts from the official website of Starbucks, this drink has 410 calories, and actually has the least amount of calories in comparison to similar beverages from Dunkin Donuts and McDonalds.
This beverage is by no means healthy, and other Starbucks drinks are loaded with even more calories! The Pumpkin Spice Latte is over 500 calories, and has a whopping twenty-two grams of fat. When choosing between a Frappuccino and any other beverage at Starbucks with a pastry, ditch the Frappuccino for an iced coffee with milk. For customers who prefer hot beverages, swap a Caramel Macchiato for a Skinny Vanilla Latte. It has sugar-free syrup, and a balanced taste. As for those pastries, grab a banana from the basket at the counter instead. It is sweet, delicious, and satisfying. Make the better choice at Starbucks, and dump the drive-thru for a walk through the door. Even though Starbucks may not be as centered on brewed coffee as it used to be, customers will still be greeted by an intense fragrance of deep, complex, and earthy coffee; and thats just how it should be.
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Body Battles: The Modern Struggle

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders) more than one-third of Americans admit to normal dieting. However, many of those diets can be harmful, and as a result, about one-fourth of those people will suffer from a partial or complete eating disorder. ANADs website also states that ninety-five percent of people with eating disorders are between the ages of twelve and twenty-five. Since the problem is most prominent in the current teenage generation, there must be something that has changed in the last twenty years. Increased technology use is key to the expanding insecurities about weight among teenagers, whether it be social media pressure or models looking skinnier than ever because of Photoshop. Social media has become so essential in a teenagers life that the amount of likes someone gets on Instagram or Facebook photos impacts how goodlooking they perceive themselves to be. Shockingly, young children are beginning to be pushed into the idea of becoming a certain weight. A study funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute showed through a survey that fortypercent of girls between nine and ten years old have already attempted to lose weight. When a girl is young, she should be focusing on playing games and enjoying her childhood, rather than her looks. Following a similar pattern, college kids are more insecure about themselves as well: fifty-eight percent of college girls feel pressured to be a certain weight (ANAD). Commenting on her views towards body image is Glenbard North student Emily Pereza, 15, who said, Thousands of years ago, girls did not need to stand on a scale to be accepted. The problem with todays media is that it has transformed girls into insecure robots. People do not realize that girls that were born a thousand years ago were just as beautiful as the girls born nowadays. Body image is a challenge people of all ages and gender have to deal with. Learning to accept everyones unique body type is an important step in building up peoples self-confidence. Losing the pressure of conforming to body image is only a few physiological steps away.
OCIETY OFTEN SEEMS TO DICTate that being thin and beautiful are synonymous. Body image is defined as the way that peopleperceive their bodies and the assumption of how others perceive them. This image is often affected by family, friends, social pressure, and the media. The media is responsible for keeping everyone informed and entertained, but it also commercializes how people should ideally body type. Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers have advertisements for dieting programs to push for weight loss, and these programs may make larger individuals feel pressure to conform to a certain body type. Judgments of who is considered overweight or not are based on personal opinion. Even for people who are technically not overweight, the push for dieting is everywhere. In fact, according to ANAD (the
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