n a j Matters o r T Feb. 6, 2015 Vol. 1 | Issue 4
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What are the odds that...?
Trojans live all over the Indy area
Famous Hoosiers Indiana discovered
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In this issue...
On the cover...
For the kids pg. 1
Class sizes pg. 2
Trojans Matter... In our continuing prayers:
-For Mrs. Vicki Traub and Mr. Tom Mahaney as they continue chemotherapy. -For the parents of several faculty members. -For all the seniors who have returned from retreats as they remember to live their fourth day.
Congratulations:
What are the odds? pg. 8
Misunderstandings . . . pg. 10
Yoga pg. 12
Where Trojans live pg. 14
-To Mrs. Ame Alerding on the birth of her twin grandchildren. -To the boys and girls JV basketball teams for winning the city championship. -To the boys varsity swimming team for staying undefeated in dual and tri-meets. - Dance Marathon committee for a successful event.
Trojan Matters staff box Editor: Maggie Dietrick News Editor: Victoria Toetz Opinion Editor: Lucy Eisgruber Opinion Columnist: Will Collier Sports Editor: Brooks Hepp Features Editor: Anna Giudice Photo Editors: Katie Bowes, Sydney Foster Reporters: Jacob DeCastro Lindsay Grant Emma Kinghorn Madison McClung Sian Rhodes Cecelia Stonner Publications Adviser: Mrs. Tracy Luke
Trojan Matters Mission Statement: We promise to bring you, the students of BCHS, the most obtainable version of the truth through courage, integrity and freedom of speech. Unsigned staff editorials reflect the opinion of at least two-thirds of the staff. Columns with bylines reflect the opinions of the writer. The newspaper will try to publish all letters to the editor within the constraints of space limitations. The staff reserves the right to edit letters for the length and clarity.
Netflix addictions pg. 16
Back to the Future pg. 18
Indiana Discovered pg. 20
Big crowds vary back cover
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Dance Marathon increases in participants and money Growth in numbers and in money raised marked the successful BCHS 4 Kids Dance Marathon. The committee works all year to help raise funds to help sick children around the Hoosier state. Students work with the Riley Foundation to help raise money. Here are some quick facts about the event: • 153 students attended • $4,187.40 was raised for Riley Children’s Hospital. • Students danced and participated in other fun activities for six consecutive hours.
• “The money raised by Dance Marathon supports programs such as the Riley Child Life Program, which provides play therapy for children at the hospital,” said Mrs. Amanda Horan, physics and chemistry teacher and co-advisor of the Dance Marathon. Mrs. Kim Shaw, biology teacher, is the other cosponsor. TM Brooks Hepp
Some of the 153 attendees of the BCHS Dance Marathon get ready for a group selfie at the Jan. 18 event. The dance raised over $4,000. photo by Sydney Foster.
Artists make mark in competitions
Three yearbook photographers and one art student received recognition at recent contests. -In The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, judges received more than 2,500 pieces of art. -There were 206 Gold Key Awards, 281 Silver Key awards, and 488 Honorable Mention awards. -Juniors Chloe Hill (photography) and Emma McClung (drawing) both received Silver Key Awards. -Hill and McClung also earned Honorable Mentions, as well as Rebecca Coan, junior, and Caroline Ferguson, senior. -Gold and Silver Key winners will be on exhibit at at Clowes Memoral Hall at Butler University from this Wednesday through Sunday, March 8. -To see their works, visit the-blueprint.com TM Lucy Eisgruber
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Vocations essay offered
Archbishop Joseph Tobin of Indianapolis is calling for an increase in vocation awareness among students. If you have a passion for vocation awareness and writing, he invites students to enter. The topic is “What are you doing to discern your vocation?” Here is what you need to know: • 300-500 word essay • Essays are due on Feb. 20 • You may submit your entry to your English or religion teachers. Winner will receive a cash prize, a chance to read their essay at a recognition luncheon, and the essay will be published in The Criterion. TM Brooks Hepp
Dates to remember:
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The Music Matters Mixtape is now online. Listen to all the songs and subscribe to our Spotify playlist at www.bit.ly/TMmixtape. The link will also be posted in the BluePrint. Have you heard a song that people should hear? To submit, please go to www. bit.ly/TMeditor.
1. Gravity- DJ Fresh feat. Ella Eyre
6. Rollarcoaster- Bleachers
3. Through the Dark- The Mowgli’s
8. Bad Habit- The Kooks
2. Into Yesterday- Sugar Ray 4. Preacher- One Republic
5. Earth Stood Still- Lee DeWyze
7. Like I Can- Sam Smith
9. Rabbit-Lily & Madeline
10. New Perspective-Panic! At the Disco
Feb. 11 - Charity Spirit Day for Miracle Place Feb. 12 - Black History Month speaker Feb. 13- Valentine’s Dance @ BCHS 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16-NO SCHOOL (flex day) Feb. 17 - Student Union Assembly Feb. 18 - Ash Wednesday Mass Feb. 20- Dad’s Day breakfast Feb. 23-Sophomore/Junior College Night presentations Feb. 26-Senior Retreat #4 begins Feb. 28-Chatard-A-Bration
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TM Friday, Feb. 6 2015 Size of academic classes varies from small to large According to bishopchatard.org, the average class size at Chatard is 18 students. Just like every average, some classes are much smaller and much larger than 18. Each offers its own advantages and disadvantages to students. TM Maggie Dietrick
Largest class: Social Justice senior religion class
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Theology teacher Sister Kathleen Yeadon’s second period Social Justice class is the largest class, excluding physical education classes*, here with 30 students. She said that teaching such a large class can be intimidating in the beginning. “You see a lot of energy, so you just have to match that energy,” said Sister Kathleen. “You have to know exactly what you’re going to be doing that day because if there’s any free moment, it becomes chaos.” However, she added that there are good things that come from having large classes. She’s found that in her smaller classes, many people don’t want to talk, so larger classes are more vocal and often times have better discussions. (* The PE classes have more students, but this is the largest class with desks.) Sister Kathleen Yeadon, senior theology teacher, engages her second period Social Justice class, for a discussion. Her class sizes range from 17 - 30 students. photo by Katie Bowes
Who has the most students?
Mrs. Kim Shaw and Mr. Cameron Huffman, science teachers, have the most students daily (including SRT). They each see 133 students in their class load.
Smallest class: AP Studio Art Number of students: 1
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Mrs. Elaine Carson helps senior Charlie Wessel with a project. He is the only student in AP Studio Art. Mrs. Carson’s other classes have between 18-20 students. photo by Sydney Foster
Fine Arts teacher Mrs. Elaine Carson’s AP Studio art class is the smallest class here, with just one student. Charlie Wessel, senior, said that being the only student has its benefits. “I receive all of the teacher’s attention and my progress is monitored very closely,” he said. “I am not able to get away with slacking off because the teacher is watching me and only me.” According to Mrs. Jamie Marx, guidance counselor, “Normally, we wouldn’t be able to offer a class with a single student, but in this case, in keeping with our history, we try to keep AP classes consistently offered each year and in a specialized class, such as AP Studio Art, a student might need it specifically for college goals.” Wessel added, “Most of my critiques come directly from Mrs. Carson, which can be a disadvantage since it is good to have opinions from a multitude of people. I do not have other students to receive critique from.”
Who has the fewest students?
With regard to full-time teaching schedules, Ms. Stacy Wright, social studies teacher, sees the fewest students at 60 in her AP courses.
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pps useful, others pointless
There are 51 apps on students’ iPads, but not all are actually used during class. Find out what apps Trojans use the most and which are rarely used*.TM Lucy Eisgruber
Most used apps:
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Pages 62% of students said Pages is their most used iPad app
“I don’t type on Canvas and I just copy and paste from Pages to Canvas.” -Jack Foster, sophomore
“I use Pages a lot because I take notes on it instead of using a notebook.” -Lucie Marshall, sophomore
3. Canvas
60% of students said Canvas is their most used iPad app
“I don’t like using the website to get to Canvas. The app is easier to navigate and runs faster compared to going to the actual Canvas website.” -Lucie Marshall, sophomore
Least used apps:
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My Picasso
47% of students said My Picasso is their least used iPad app
“I don’t take any art classes and it doesn’t look like an interesting app.” -Jack Foster, sophomore “We never use (this) app in class.” -Eileen Keating, junior
Powerschool
60% of students said Powerschool is their most used iPad app
“I use the app because I don’t have to enter my passcode every time I use it.” -Lily Li, senior
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2. Geometry Pad
43% of students said Geometry Pad is their least used iPad app “I never use this. I don’t even know what it’s for.” -Lily Li, senior
Destiny Quest
41% of students said Destiny Quest is their least used iPad app “It doesn’t pertain to anything I am studying.” -Sharon Benjamin, senior
*percentages based on survey sent to students on 1/12/15; accuracy +/- 4 percent
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Trojans go the extra mile Trojan Matters Staff Opinion to help those in need
Trojans often go above and beyond when it comes to helping others. Many students and faculty volunteer their time and talents to better serve those less fortunate or who need a little extra help. Mother Teresa once said, “Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” These Trojans have done both small and big deeds with great love.
Mrs. Paula Beals, athletic assistant, takes part in the staff and faculty service day.
Delaney Mullin, sixth grader at St. Simon, receives a get well sign from the volleyball team.
Go M.A.D.
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Random act of kindness
Grace Lundy, sophomore, and Rebecca Doyle, senior, started a service club. Members of the club do service projects for organizations including Miracle Place and the Hollis Foundation. People in the club also tutor disabled children and have dance parties with the elderly. If you would like to join see (or email) either Lundy or Doyle.
Donna Riner, junior, coordinated and helped put together a goody bag for the daughter of Mrs. Dana Mullin, director of marketing and communication. Mrs. Mullin’s daughter is a volleyball player at St. Simon but was unable to participate in the upcoming season due to a concussion. Items in the goody bag included a card, candy, a signed volleyball and other various objects.
Rather than sleeping in on one of the 2-hour snow delays, Tyler Thompson, freshman, swept the snow off of his neighbor’s cars and the areas surrounding them. His neighbors woke up seeing that they would not have to do this. Thompson’s reward was seeing the smiles of his neighbors.
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Henry Semler, junior, has participated in Saint Baldrick’s annual fundraiser every year since freshmen year. Semler has his head shaved in respect for the many children cancer patients that lose their hair due to chemotherapy. Semler will have his head shaved March 14th at Knights of Columbus.
Clothing
Austin Scheer, junior, emailed and asked the teams of different schools that were participating in the Indianapolis High School City Swim Meet to donate new or gently-used sweatshirts and blankets for Helping Our Own People (HOOP). The donations went to homeless Hoosiers.
Tyler Thompson Helpful neighbor
Gleaners Food
On the last day of their winter break, the faculty, staff and administration of BCHS volunteered at Gleaners Food Bank. They volunteered their time to inspect and sort 21,000 pounds of food that was later distributed to the hungry of Indianapolis. From their hours, the people at Gleaners said they were able to feed 14,000 Hoosiers.
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Some parts of life need a list. . .some, not so much A list about lists: list edition
Greetings ladies and gentlemen of Bishop Chatard high school Commentary by and Will Collier, senior welcome and part-time list to my maker. opinion column. For your safety, please keep all hands and eyes on this magazine at all times. It's that time of year again, folks! Time for the famous (and one of my favorites) "list edition" of Trojan Matters! Last year, I constructed a bucket list of some activities I wanted to do before I die. #tbt. However, in the words of millions of teenage girls everywhere, this is a new year and a new me.
So, as I sat down to brainstorm what sort of list I would make this year, I turned on my television to pass some time. What was on TV, you ask? None other than the classic, mind-blowing thriller, Inception, staring Leonardo di Caprio and Bill Nye the science guy. "Hmmm," I thought as the credits scrolled down the screen. Thoughts raced around in my head for a moment and finally... EUREKA! I had my idea! I would make a list about lists within the list edition!! LIST-CEPTION! So, without further adieu, here is my list of things that you SHOULD and SHOULDN'T make lists for: Should you make a list BEFORE Spring break? YES! Almost every year I forget something when I go on spring break. Shorts, sunscreen, or regretfully, my American flag tank-top. Not this year! Make a list, people! Think about any-
thing you might need to take with you on vacation and put it on paper! (Does not apply to baseball team.) Should you make a list while you're ON spring break? NO! Relax, hot shot. You deserve some time off. Forget the lists. Should, you make a list BEFORE prom? YES! Tuxedos, Limos, pictures, costs. Make sure you have them all planned out! Prom comes and goes quickly and you need to have a good idea of what you want to do! A list here is definitely a must-do. Should you make a list AFTER prom? NO! No one needs to know about my awful dance moves or wardrobe malfunctions (my vest ripped on the antler of a ceramic deer on the merry-go-round last year). Let it go, dancing isn't in my genes or jeans.
Should you make a list FOR emergency situations? YES! Always be prepared for the worst! Flashlights, batteries, food. Make a preparation kit to keep around your house in case of fire, tornado, or alien invasion. In the words of Chuck Norris, "Emergencies are not to be taken lightly! Listen to me! I'm Chuck Norris!" Should you make a list OF emergency situations? NO! Fire, tornado, alien invasion.... STOP MAKING LISTS AND RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! Unlike the movie inception, I won't keep you guessing at the end. There’s no baffling dream sequence here. This is the conclusion of my "list-ception." I hope I've helped you out in some way, and if not, then, well, make a list for me of things I can work on.
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What non-American product do you love the most?
“Black Ferrari 458 Italia because it is the pinnacle that has been achieved in the automotive industry thus far.” -Sean Sullivan, senior
“One Direction because they’re all attractive, have cute accents and beautiful voices.” -Mary Barnes, sophomore
“‘Downton Abbey’ because it is wellwritten and acted. I look forward to every January when the new seasons start.” -Mrs. Jennifer Klee, theology and English teacher
photos and reporting by Sydney Foster and Katie Bowes
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Bishop Chatard
By the numbers TM Jacob DeCastro
Number of books in the CLC
Hosts used at school mass
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80 in. Desserts purchased at lunch*
319 Number of points
Number of Apple TV’s in use
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Number of projectors in use
60-75 GB
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~17,000 Number of classrooms in building
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Number of computers in use
Meal deals purchased at lunch*
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We heard it!
You said it!
I’ll only get an Insta if my first picture is of me and John Green. You know I bruise like a pear. Some days I feel like Beyoncé, then I try to hit her high notes and my dreams are crushed. We just spent the last five minutes talking about how to cube a lemon. It’s like P90X but in water. Celery is the crust of watermelon. I’m embarrassed at how much I just cried watching Grey’s Anatomy. One thing I won’t miss about Chatard is the stairs. Someone just sang a Disney song on American Idol! My life has been made. At work I accidentally dumped a pitcher of water on a baby. You should take this moment to flip your hair. What does heaven look like?--It has a lot of lights and Beyoncé. Is snowsports all you do? I heard you all the way from Binford. Was it too loud for you to see? Why do girls have pioneer dresses? That Sesame Street song is my jam. Have you heard something funny? Go online to the school’s website, www.bishopchatard. org, and click on the “Students” link and then on “To the Editor” to submit it!
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What are the odds?
From dying in a plane crash to being called down for The Price is Right, there are so many situations you could experience in your life. See what the probability of one of these situations below happening to you is, and maybe the odds will be in your favor. TM S R ian hodes
Dying in an airplane crash- 1 in 354,319
Being attacked by a shark- 1 in 11,500,000
Becoming president- 1 in 10,000,000
Finding a pearl in an oyster - 1 in 12,000 Bowling a perfect game (score of 300)- 1 in 11,500
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Winning an Oscar1 in 11,500
Being called to “Come on down!� on The Price is Right - 1 in 36
Being struck by lightning- 1 in 1,107,143
Info from http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/1023453/whatare-the-odds-21-statistics-that-will-surprise-you
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Strange words apply to everyday situations New words are added to the dictionary every year. In 2014, the Merriam Webster Dictionary added words such as ‘selfie’, ‘hashtag’ and ‘catfish’ to the list. One may say that these are common words or phrases, but the dictionary is a big book with peculiar definitions. Here are a few uncommon words to expand your vocabulary: TM Madison McClung
Tacenda (n.) /ta-sen-da/ : things better left unsaid, matters to be
passed over silences. Binnenpretje (n.) /bin-nen-pret-je/ : when someone is suddenly smiling or chuckling to himself without any context. Petrichor (n.) /ˈpeˌtrīkôr/ : a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a period of warm, dry weather. takes to eat a banana. Nakhur (n.) /nakhür/ : camel that won’t give milk until her nostrils are tickled (v.) /wurife’sti (ə) rēə/ : to wander Werifesteria longingly through the forest in search of mystery. Lisztomania (n.) /list-o-mania/ : a need to listen to music all the time. (n.) /ˈbiblēəˌfīl/ : a lover of books; one who loves to read, Bibliophile admire and collect books.
Words supplied by WordDiction Twitter Account
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Pisan Zapra (n.) /pē-sun-zā-prā/ : the time it
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of the Trojans ask and answer long pondered questions about the opposite gender. . .
Boys and girls have had a long-standing feud, pink vs. blue, volleyball versus football, but often they are just as confused about each other as any topic of argument. Trojans address things that confuse them about the opposite gender, and the other gender responds. Artwork by senior, Sam Newkirk. TM
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“Why do girls always have to go to the bathroom together? You went five minutes ago. Why do you need to go again with your best friend? Or wait 25 minutes just to go with someone?” - Anthony Banayote, sophomore
“You need someone else there with you so you’re not walking out alone with everyone staring at you. It’s someone to talk to on the way there.” -Maureen Brogan, senior
“Why do guys take everything as a joke? If you’re having a serious conversation with a guy and they make fun of you that’s when you know you need to go to a girl for that kind of stuff.” - Margaret Malarney, senior
“I don’t make fun of women. Most guys are just trying to make them laugh. We aren’t trying to make them feel bad; it’s the opposite.” - Keion White, junior
“I think that it’s really confusing when girls are in bad situations and they won’t tell you what’s wrong. You want to help them, but you can’t if you don’t know what’s wrong” - Payton Mahin, junior
“If it’s about them then they should figure it out, or they should know what they did wrong. It’s awkward just to tell them.” - Katie Ward, junior
“Why do guys only have one sport and it’s like their obsession, or their life? It’s all they want to talk about or do.” - Clare McHugh, sophomore
“It’s a lot of what they do out of school. It’s always on your mind. Sometimes it’s something you’ve been doing since you were young. It’s a part of you.” - Luke Mark, sophomore
“Why do girls only go the same restaurants? There’s so many other places and they limit themselves to two or three places and basically eat the same things all the time.” - Jamar Watkins, junior
“They’re good. Girls don’t like change; it’s sad. You don’t have to question what you’re getting because you know it’s going to be good. When you go somewhere new, it’s a risk.” - Molly Egan, senior
“Why do girls wear Crocs? It’s literally just a piece of plastic (rubber) and doesn’t really qualify as a shoe at all.” - Sean Sullivan, senior
“Basically girls like to wear Crocs because they are just fabulous. They are comfortable, stylish and they slide on and off super easily. They are just very practical and I love them and so do most girls.” - Lauren Collins, senior
“Why do guys fight and hit each other for fun? It’s obnoxious. All you need is a bro hug. You don’t have to show affection by hitting people; bro hug it out and it will all be good.” - Jackie Carnaghi, senior
“We see it on TV shows and they make it into a big deal. It’s just fun to get a rise out of someone, but it depends on your friendship with them and if it’s a real argument or not.” - Quenton Wellington, junior
“Why do girls not do their hair or make up for school? They don’t try to look nice at school and then you see them on the weekends and they look so different.” - Dalton Folger-Macy, junior
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“You become so close with these people after four years, it shouldn’t matter how you look around them anymore.”- Mackenzie Annee, senior
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Why do “I do yoga because I am always stressed and it is a great time to relax. I can’t do other sports because of my concussions so yoga is a sport I can still do and workout,” said Lily Bardol, junior, yoga club captain. Ms. Maura Day, English teacher, yoga club moderator said, “I do yoga for several reasons. Physically, it is a great compliment to running because it helps with overall strength and flexibility. Mentally,
oga? yoga gives me time and space to just focus on my breath and the flow, and not think about my ‘to-do list’. I go to The Yoga Studio in Broad Ripple and I do what is called hot yoga which is really good with detoxing and good for my overall health.” “I’ve done yoga a couple of times. It was hard; I’m not going to lie, but I felt really good after,” said Luke Moran, junior.
Yoga places around Chatard
The Yoga Studio (must be at least 16) 10 Class Pass - $140 ($14/class) 6245 North College Avenue Yoga Monkey & Fitness $144 for 12 classes ($12/class) 6160 Hillside Avenue CITYOGA 10 Class Pass - $135 ($13.50/class) 2442 Central Avenue Inner Peace Yoga Center 8 Class Pass available for $125 ($15.63/class) 5038 East 56th Street
Fun alternatives to working out hiking rockclimbing rollerblading biking active video games (Wii Sports) martial arts swimming dancing
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“The relaxation techniques incorporated in yoga can lessen chronic pain, such as lower back pain, arthritis, headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome,” said Dr. Natalie Nevins, certified yoga instructor, in the article, “The Benefits of Yoga”. “Yoga can also lower blood pressure and reduce insomnia.” According to Dr. Nevins, other physical benefits include: Increased flexibility Increased muscle strength and tone Improved respiration, energy and vitality The maintenance of a balanced metabolism Weight loss Cardio and circulatory health Improved athletic performance Protection from injury
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“Ugh there is nothing to do here,” and “I’m so bored, Mom,” are all sentences that have come out of a teenager’s mouth. Despite this, there are different things to do around Indianapolis (some free, some cost) that involve food, friends or the outdoors. Some people may TM Cecelia Stonner want to try something new in 2015. These are a just a few of the many things to try in Indianapolis this year.
Giordano’s - Chicago Pizza
Bacon Legs & Turntables
Giordano’s - Chicago Pizza is famous for its stuffed pizza and variety of other pizza pies. They have traditional pizza, but are famous for their Chicago-style deep dish. Giordano’s will open this month. “I’m from Chicago, so theirs is my favorite pizza place. I like the crust and chunks of tomato in the sauce unlike other places. It’s really good and there is a lot of flavor in the entire pizza compared to other pizza places like Dominos or Little Caesars,” said Elizabeth Raimondi, junior.
This restaurant’s menu includes turkey legs, chicken legs, frog legs and hog legs (pork shanks) served alongside as much bacon as you want. It’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and the BL&T (Bacon Legs and Turntables) is served on Fridays and Saturdays. “I’ve never heard of this restaurant but the food sounds good and the type of food they sell. The title is really creative too so I would for sure go,” said Max Ney, sophomore.
4110 E. 82nd St.
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Action Duckpin Bowl at Fountain Square 1105 Prospect St.
An alternative to regular bowling, duckpin bowling is when the bowling ball is much smaller than a regular ball but the pins are the same size. Instead of two tries, bowlers are given three tries to knock down all 10 pins. Duckpin costs $30 for an hour for a lane (up to four people can bowl on one lane) on the weekend and $25 Monday-Thursday. “The building is really cool because of the old-time feel. If you like bowling, it’s just a different and fun way to bowl. It’s kind of frustrating though because the ball is so small and I’m not very good at bowling but it’s harder than bowling,” said Kristen Battiato, junior.
Indianapolis Museum of Art 4000 Michigan Rd. The Indianapolis Museum of Art is one of the 10 oldest general art museums in the nation. The art is part of the city’s landscape and includes 54,000 works with lots of colors and history included within each artwork. Admission is free until April. “The magic of each artist’s unique interpretation of the world makes it fun to go the art museum,” said Ms. Jaydene O’Donoghue, fine arts teacher.
Sam Luke, junior, tries his hand at duckpin bowling in Fountain Square.
Hiking “I would recommend Ft. Harrison State Park because it’s closer than most places for hiking and there are isolated trails so you feel like you’re more in the wild. Hiking club is really fun because I like hiking and the teachers that lead it are fun. It’s a different type of club compared to others,” said Jacob Kelly, senior. Places to hike around Indiana: 1.) Turkey Run State Park 2.) Knobstone Trail of Fun 3.) Fort Harrison State Park 4.) Payton County Park 5.) Morgan Monroe State Park 6.) Shades State Park Shades State Park, in Waveland, Indiana, offers hikers 3,082 acres to explore. photo by Katie Bowes
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Tracking the Trojans around Naptown Although we all go to one school, we are not all from the same places. Here is a snapshot of the breakdown of where Trojans live in the Indianapolis-area. reported and designed by TM Lucy Eisgruber
Key: Broad Ripple/Meridian-Kessler/Butler-Tarkington Area Geist/McCordsville Allisonville/Binford/Devonshire
Mason Atha, junior Average drive time to Bishop Chatard: 25-35 minutes, depending on traffic How far (in miles) is Bishop Chatard from your house? 14.5 miles
Castleton/Ivy Hills Noblesville/Fishers/Carmel/Zionsville Pike Township/Avon New Palestine/Greenfield Downtown Indianapolis South of Downtown Indianapolis
Numerical Breakdown of Where Trojans (92) (71) (55) (28)
Ashlin Aycock, junior Average drive time to Bishop Chatard: 54 minutes How far (in miles) is Bishop Chatard from your house? 28 miles Most annoying thing(s) about living farther from Bishop Chatard? “The most annoying thing is that I have to get up early and I get home late. In bad weather, I have to leave even earlier (in the morning).� Wake-up time: 5:12
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Lauren Neely, sophomore Average drive time to Bishop Chatard: 20-25 minutes How far (in miles) is Bishop Chatard from your house? 9 miles
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Rachel Allen, senior Average drive time to Bishop Chatard: 12 minutes How far (in miles) is Bishop Chatard from your house? 4.2 miles Wake-up time: 6:42 a.m.
Kevin O’Hara, junior Average drive time to Bishop Chatard: 1 minute walk How far (in miles) is Bishop Chatard from your house? 30 ft What is nice about living closer to Bishop Chatard? “I like living so close because I can wake up later and I can walk to football practice Saturday mornings.” Wake-up time: 7 a.m.
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Daniel Ortman, junior Average drive time to Bishop Chatard: 40-45 minutes, depending on traffic How far (in miles) is Bishop Chatard from your house? 22 miles Most annoying thing(s) about living farther away from Bishop Chatard? “I have to stay after school to attend sporting events.”
Sarah Mastrian, freshman Average drive time to Bishop Chatard: 25-35 minutes, depending on traffic How far (in miles) is Bishop Chatard from your house? 14.5 miles
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Students have plethora of suggestions for binge-worthy TV shows on Netflix
photo illustration by Katie Bowes
In the past few years, Netflix has taken the world (and everyone’s free time) by storm along with giving a whole new meaning to the word “binge.” Nearly every Bishop Chatard student has TV show recommendations up to their ears, ready to be listed at any given moment. It was Trojan Matters’ mission to find out the top shows that you should binge-watch. TM Lindsay Grant
10 seasons, 220 episodes
9 seasons, 208 episodes
“It’s suspenseful, and keeps you wanting to watch the next episode.” -Kahla Grable, senior “I’ve actually learned a lot about medicine and overall it’s just really interesting.” -Alexis Puente, sophomore “It’s legen...wait for it...dary.” -Bekah Rivelli, senior “Every episode has a different plot and it’s not so serious, but still not stupid. There isn’t an episode that won’t make you laugh.” -Alex Syndram, senior
3 seasons, 38 episodes
9 seasons, 192 episodes
Honorable Mentions:
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“It’s not like most horror shows- it’s unique and creative because there’s a completely different story every season. ” -Brittany Mullen, senior “Overall it’s somewhat scary, but thrilling to binge on. I’ve watched 12 non-stop hours of American Horror Story before and I’m not ashamed.” -Kara Janssen, senior “The characters are so relatable because they are just regular people. Everyone knows a Jim or Meredith or Toby, and everyone has a boss like Michael at some point.” -Sasha Bledsoe, senior. “I work in a professional environment that’s equally as dysfunctional as Dunder Mifflin.” -Ashley Mullen, senior
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A foodie’s guide to every situation Whether you are super hungry, upset or a little under the weather, there’s always a food that can curb your hunger and that works well with your mood. See what students thought was the best food for each of the situations compared to what experts from WebMD said. TM Sian Rhodes
What do I eat when I’m...? students said
doctors said
37 percent said protein shake.
“I would say a protein shake because it has protein and carbohydrates. I wouldn’t go to McDonald’s and make myself feel gross.” -Brianna Langley, senior
46 percent said soup
and crackers.
working out
sick
A protein shake rebuilds muscle mass and restores energy.
Ginger - is a great
anti-nauseant while soup relaxes a congested chest and crackers absorb stomach acid.
47 percent said
everything
“Ever ything. Food is great, I love food and if I’m super hungr y, everything sounds good and it’ll make me feel better. ” K atie Perr y, sophomore
bummed out
41 percent said pizza. “Pizza. It comes in an large amount and is easy to put down.” O wen Boggs, sophomore
famished Survey percentages +/- 4 percent
Dark chocolate boosts endorphins and is healthy for your heart.
Fiber - (veggies or
whole grains), causes stomach to empty slower keeping you fuller longer.
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TM Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 predictions fall flat while others predict modern-day technology The 1989 film Back to the Future Part II recounted Marty McFly and Doc Brown’s trip to the future date of October 21, 2015 from the movie’s setting in 1985. Viewers got a glimpse of the future with flying cars, hover boards and multiple forms of virtual communication. Although some of the predictions seem far-fetched today, the movie hit the nail on the head with others that were difficult to imagine back then. TM Anna Giudice
WRONG PREDICTIONS
1.
automobiles of the movie are seen flying throughout the sky in These iconic
the hypothetical 2015. However, it is unknown when such vehicles will appear in the real world, and Patrick George, senior writer for the automotive blog Jalopnik, is skeptical about whether they will be similar to the ones seen in the film. According to chicagotribune.org, he said, “I don’t think we’ll ever see flying cars as they were portrayed in Back to the Future II, let alone by 2015. A few companies have experimented with aircraft/car hybrids, like the Terrafugia Transition, but none of them seem realistic for mass production and use in a practical sense yet.”
2.
Along with other gadgets, the McFly’s own an oven-like device that will turn a small, uncooked pizza into a large, hot pizza, ready to serve. According to chicagotribune. com, there is technology to dry and
rehydrate food, but there
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has not been anything invented yet to make that food taste good. Homaro Cantu, molecular gastronomist, writes, “Technically, it’s here today, but why would you want to pour water on a dried pizza and have it taste like a wet sock?” Future fans will have to wait for the instant pizza maker.
CORRECT PREDICTIONS
1.
When the future Marty McFly is OW shown speaking with his boss via N from the TV, the process seems similar to that of Skype and EN H Facetime. T Both types of communication are seen everywhere in today’s society. According to skype. com, Skype was released in 2003, making the prediction correct about 12 years ago.
2.
video chat
Bulky glasses that act as com- OW N puters are seen in the movie, showing a similarity to today’s
Google Glass. Ac-
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3.
cording to google.com, the modern glasses can send messages, play music, work as a GPS system and much more. They sell for about $1,500, and prove this prediction right.
news drone
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A for NO USA Today films footage of the arrest of Griff Tannen in the film, and it wasn’t far off the mark. According to huffingtonpost.com, drones have been used by CBS News to get news footage of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in Ukraine. More drones will be used for shooting news N footage this year due to the reE TH cent addition of CNN’s agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration, allowing them to use drones for filming news.
Information according to businessinsider.com
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A fully charged iPhone can... It’s a common problem many iPhone users face: you charge your iPhone, then only a few hours later, your battery is nearly zero. Use this list to find out how much you can really do on a full battery. (iPhone 5s with 100 percent brightness) TM Maggie Dietrick
3 hours and 8 minutes. ...use GPS for
2 hours and 38 minutes or use the flashlight for 1 hour and 44 minutes.
...make voice memos for
3 hours and 30 minutes.
...take photos for
Information according to Battery Doctor App
9 hours and 37 minutes worth of videos or record 2 hours and 38 minutes ...watch
of it.
14 hours and 6 minutes.
...read iBooks for
14 hours and 41 minutes.
...talk on the phone for
6 hours and 17 minutes.
...talk to Siri for
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Indiana has more fame than just corn Coined “The Crossroads of America,” Indiana is known for the Indianapolis 500, the Colts, Pacers, Fever, corn and soybeans. It also surprisingly offers many famous people and movies that have roots in the state Trojans call home. TM Victoria Toetz
Jackson 5 (Gary)-The Jackson 5 musical group was a family group that originated in Gary, Indiana. Their first four singles, “I Want You Back”, “ABC”, “The Love You Save” and “I’ll Be There” made history as the first recording act whose first four singles reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Jim Davis (Marion) -Jim Davis, cartoonist, was born in Marion, Indiana and grew up on a farm in Fairmount, Indiana with his parents, brother and 25 cats. He studied art and business at Ball State. In June 1978, he created the comic strip Garfield that is read by over 300 million people today.
Lily and Madeline (Indianapo-
Zach Martin (India-
napolis)- Zach Martin, offensive guard for the Dallas Cowboys, graduated from Chatard in 2009 and Notre Dame in 2014. Martin was drafted 16th overall in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. As a rookie, he was named to the 2014 Pro Bowl and to the AP All-Pro first team.
Jon McLaughlin (Anderson)- Jon McLaughlin, pop-rock singer-songwriter, attended Highland High School and Anderson University. His debut album was called “Indiana”, and he now has five albums total with the most recent called “Holding My Breath” released in 2013. In 2008, he was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Original Song category for the song “So Close.”
John Green (Indianapolis)- John Green, author, was born in Indianapolis and throughout his childhood moved to Michigan, Alabama and Florida. He went to high school in Florida and attended college in Ohio. His first book, Looking for Alaska was published in 2005. He has written six books with some of the most popular being Paper Towns, An Abundance of Katherines and The Fault in Our Stars. He won the Michael L. Printz Award in 2006, the Edgar Allan Poe Award in 2009, the Indiana Authors Award in 2012 and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in 2013.
lis)- Lily, 17, and Madeline, 19, Class of 2013, Jurkiewicz are folk-pop singers. They have released two fulllength albums, one in 2013 called Lily and Madeleine and one in 2014 called Fumes. The duo has toured the country and the world.
Chris Warren Jr. (Indianapolis)Chris Warren Jr., actor, is best known for his role as basketball player and chef Zeke Baylor in the High School Musical
David Letterman (Indianapolis)- David Letterman, TV host, attended Broad Ripple High School and Ball State. He then became a local weatherman, and in 1975 moved to Los Angeles where he was hired to write jokes for actor and comedian Jimmie Walker. Becoming a regular guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson opened the doors to his own show, The David Letterman Show in 1980 and then Late Night with David Letterman. He left NBC and moved to CBS where he hosted 20 The Late Show with David Letterman starting in 1993.
Nick Goepper (Lawrenceburg)Nick Goepper, freestyle skier, moved to Mt. Hood, Oregon when he was 15 to improve his skiing skills. He placed second in the 2012 Winter X Game and first in the 2013 Dumont Cup, New Zealand Winter Games and Dew Tour. In 2014, he was part of the US freestyle skiing sweep and won a bronze medal at the Sochi Winter Olympics.
Mike Epps (Indianapolis)-Mike was born in Indianapolis and found that he had a comedic talent. He then moved to Atlanta where he worked at the Comedy Act Theater. He has been in The Hangover and The Hangover Part III. When not acting, he tours the country with his stand up comedy act The Mike Epps on the Edge Tour.
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Rivalries increase the meaning of the game
A big part of Chatard is its rich athletic history. As each sport has developed and evolved, they all create different rivals for differTM Brooks Hepp ent reasons.
“Ever since we moved up to 4A and Cathedral was in our sectional, the rivalry has increased like crazy. The whole season lives and dies off those games,” said Anna Lubbers, junior-- girls volleyball “Cathedral is our biggest rival by far because the school is right down the street-they are basically our neighbors,” said Alan Squier, senior-- football
“Scecina is traditionally one of the best programs in the state, so we always get really excited before we play them every year,” said Alex Barnes, junior-softball
“Every time we play Ritter, it’s really evenly matched so it’s always intense,” said Alec Eckert, senior-- wrestling
“By far the most fun game every year is the Brebeuf game, no game packs the gym quite like that one,” said Jacob Kelly, senior-- boys basketball “Playing Brebeuf has been the biggest game for us the last few years. We beat them in the last seconds last year, and it was awesome,” said Monica Dunn, senior-- girls lacrosse “The Heritage Christian game has gotten a little bit chippy ever since we upset them last year, so they have become a huge rival to us,” said Monica Penny, junior-- girls basketball
Four Trojan defenders bring down a Cathedral player during the 2014 game. photo by Victoria Mpistolarides
Waiting for the pitch Paige Barnes, Class of 2014, bats against Scecina in 2013. photo courtesy of 2013 Citadel
“We always play Park Tudor in sectionals, and they are one of the best teams in the state. If I could beat one team, it would be them,” said Matthew Stewart, senior-- boys tennis
Brian Ball, senior, guards against a Brebeuf shooter during a 2014 game. photo courtesy of 2014 Citadel
Tayra Breitbach, sophomore, waits for a free throw while defending a Heritage Christian player in 2014. photo courtesy of 2014 Citadel
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Stadium seating Capacity crowds vary in defining ‘huge’
Indianapolis Colts A sellout at Lucas Oil is
Indy 500
Kentucky Derby
Men’s Basketball
10.9 percent of this 8.9 percent stadium illustration. of this illustration.
Indianapolis Indians
A sellout would represent 1.3 percent of this stadium. But, in Minor League Baseball, the Indians set the record for the highest attendance.
Indy 500
Super Bowl
Final 4
Indiana Pacers A sellout would represent 2.4 percent of this stadium.
11.4 percent of this stadium illustration.
22.7 percent of this stadium illustration.
BCHS Trojans
IHSAA
The state finals in football averages about 4,000 people per game.
Against Cathedral in football, the crowd was 5,000 people, .69 percent of this illustration. The Guerin Catholic crowd had 2,000 people (.2 percent).
The officials at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway do not provide official attendance records, but the Indianapolis Star once counted all of the seats and the general estimate to attendance is 300,000 people watch the race in May each year.
Indy 500 Sometimes, when it’s a
“big game” against a
rival, it feels like the crowd is huge, but huge is variable. For instance, if there were a stadium that fit 730,000 people (as in the example above), the percentage of a “huge” crowd might look something like the stadium above.
Comparing crowd sizes: Indy 500 - 300,000 approx.
Indians regular season sellout - 8,980 Pacers regular season sellout - 17,000
Kentucky Derby - 165,000
Colts regular season sellout - 65,375
BCHS football game v. Cathedral - 5,000 v. Guerin Catholic - 2,000
(Editor’s note: for the Indy 500, assume the stadium is full on the part you don’t see. That crowd would fill the entire end zone and around to where the green is showing.)
All crowd sizes are taken from respective websites or from team officials.
Middle and high school students are welcome to enter the Ball So Hard charity basketball event, April 4. Seniors Matt Stewart and Alan Squier and junior Max Babcock and freshman Patrick Babcock (along with two others from Cathedral) sponsor a
2-on-2 basketball tournament. Their funds go to CYO. Cost is $20 per person and that includes a t-shirt and food. For more information, see Stewart (his email is: Stewart.matt18@ yahoo.com) or Squier or check out the website, ballsohard2k. com.
Quick Hits
IHSAA state final football game - 4,000 per game Superbowl (2014) - 82,529
Final 4 Men’s basketball - 79,238
In the city meet at UIndy, Abby Teed, freshman, swims the 200m freestyle. photo by Sydney Foster
The girls swimming sectional competition concludes tomorrow after prelim races last night. Swimming finals begin at 1 p.m. at North Central. Most recently, the team earned runners-up in the city meet. The team is coached by Mrs. Melissa Meadows and Ms. Attie Kempf.