Brebeuf Jesuit Arrow September 2013 by Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School

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Friday, September 20th, 2013

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Fresh faces on the faculty

Volume 52, Issue 1

Hyde departs

Brebeuf loses a legend By Isak Andrew McCune ‘14 Editor in Chief

O Mr. Roessler

Mr. Weinstein

Ann Hourigan ‘15 Staff Writer

r. Roessler, a man who defies the status quo, is Brebeuf ’s newest football coach and art teacher. His success at football has been the talk of Brebeuf, but who is the man behind the multiple football wins? Coming from Cathedral, winning was expected, but while at Brebeuf, Mr. Roessler has been grateful for the community’s warm welcome of him as the new head coach. He attributes the renewed success of the Brebeuf football program to the hard work and ethic of the players. His coaching excellence was recently recognized when he was named the Indianapolis Colts /

NFL Coach of the Week in a ceremony held on campus last Wednesday. Since his recent move to Brebeuf, he’s also added another family member. He now has three mastiff dogs, with the newest member named Buffy (after Brebeuf). While getting used to the class schedule has been a little difficult, Mr. Roessler’s love for the closeknit community here has taken priority over any setbacks he may have faced. To find him, you can look to the football office, one of his favorite spots.

r. Weinstein, one of two of Brebeuf ’s newest math teachers, is a man to get to know! You can find him in the math or football office if you’re looking for a little help with homework or plays on the field. He teaches Algebra I and Geometry, of which Geometry is his favorite. He’s already thriving in the community’s atmosphere of positive energy. Many wouldn’t know that he has a secret polar bear stuffed animal named Saiku waiting for him at home after a long day of math, and his favorite thing about autumn is sleeping with the windows cracked open, letting in the perfect weather. Stop by to say hello to this down-to-earth new teacher and get to know him better!

EKS Games rock campus Brebeuf hosts Special Olympics

By Claire Burdick ‘15 Acting Sports Editor

eptember 15 was a monumental day for the hundreds of athletes who participated in the EKS Special Olympics event held on the Brebeuf campus. All of the athletes had at least one thing in common: their lives have been affected by a disease or disorder that significantly changes the way their body functions. Facing a variety of mental and physical challenges, these athletes still live with smiles. The common theme seen on the faces of everyone at Brebeuf last Sunday was happiness. The baseball field-turnedtailgate camp housed communities from all around Indiana and into Ohio, creating a camaraderie uncommonly seen between competing teams. Yet here they all were, kicking soccer balls and dancing with the band and each other, no matter the color of their jer-

sey or the disorder that afflicted them. “I just love what you all do here. It is the highlight of their year,” said the grandmother of Thomas, the autistic eight year old who lit the torch and declared the games open. “This is what they work for: to play the game and to hang out with the volunteers.” Handshakes, hugs, playful taunts and laughter; this interaction was what drove them through tough practices or frustrating times in their lives. The warm feeling between the athletes, their families, and the volunteers is mutual. Just as the athletes got much out of the games, supporters got a deep sense of satisfaction from helping them. Scorekeepers and specators viewed triumphs and valiant attempts at all games, particularly cornhole. One particularly heartbreaking moment for a volunteer scorekeeper happened when a bag bounced

on the ground and then onto the board, meaning the scorekeeper had to wipe it. Before that is possible, the person who threw it is politely saying, “Oh, that one does not count” and their teammate wipes it. Still, everyone cheers for the touchdowns and the aces, and when someone gets the bag in the hole on the cornhole board -- no matter the team. The honesty and support that the athletes have for each other, though they may occasionally get wrapped up in the game, is something to admire. They continue to participate under the Special Olympics oath, “Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” It is brave, and we Braves not only gain a larger sense of tolerance and respect for those that are different from us, but we also gain enjoyment and fulfillment, making people happy and celebrating their honesty in the attempt.

n August 27th, 2013, Mr. VanSlambrook, Brebeuf principal, sent an email to the faculty and staff informing its recipients that Mr. Hyde, Assistant Principal and former Dean, had resigned in order to “pursue other interests.” He had been employed by Brebeuf since 2003. The email went on to delineate the former duties of Mr. Hyde, assigning them to the various staff members who would have to help in the interim period while his position is vacant. As Assistant Principal, Mr. Hyde was in charge of many administrative roles and was regularly reported to by Brebeuf ’s Athletics Department and the Dean’s Office. In addition, Mr. Hyde was responsible for various positions that kept tabs on the safety and securilty of the school. Mr. Hyde’s resignation came as a surprise to many students: he had been employed by Brebeuf for over ten years as of this August, and now, after forming close bond with the Brebeuf community, he left at the beginning of a new school year. But perhaps those most surprised by the announcement are administrators. “For pretty much all of our school positions you deal with a school year cycle where typically candidates are starting to look for positions in the spring,” Mr. VanSlambrook told this reporter on September 9th. He elaborated, “…often the best time to find new people is in March, April, May, and that’s when we typically do our hiring for teaching positions… about the worst time to try to hire somebody is August or September.” For this reason, the administration may not hire a new Assistant Principal immediately, although Mr. VanSlambrook said that he would be open to finding a suitable replacement extra- or intramurally. “Mr. Hyde was a very large personality in the school… I have a personal and professional level of appreciation for him and the work that we did together,” said VanSlambrook. Most would agree that the impact of Mr. Hyde as an administrator and Dean throughout his tenure here at Brebeuf has been powerful, and he will be missed by faculty and students “I feel like he contributed a lot to this school and he’ll be missed,” said Junior Jasmine Adams on the resignation.

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Friday, September 20th

The Arrow Staff

Editor-In-Chief Isak McCune ‘14

Design Editor Sarah Spence ‘14

Section Editors Op-Ed -- Sierra Witham ‘14 A&E -- Will Siderys ‘14 Features -- Kristen Henderson ‘14 Photography -- Maddie Morelock ‘14 Sports -- Claire Burdick ‘15

Staff Writers Eddie Free ‘14 Gabby Phail ‘14 Clay Bowes ‘13 Alianne Staruszkiewicz ‘15 Ann Hourigan ‘15 Dorian McCarroll ‘16 Katherine Spence ‘16 John Loberger ‘16 Thomas Zelamanovitz ‘16

Advisor

Michael Armbruster

President

Father Jack Dennis

Mission As a student-written and student-edited high school newspaper, The Arrow strives to inform its readers thoroughly of the events and issues relevant to the students, staff, and community. Opinions in The Arrow are not necessarily shared by the BJPS staff, faculty, administration, or community.

Letters to the Editor

The Arrow encourages readers to share comments, suggestions, or complaints by submitting letters to the editor. Editors reserve the right to edit letters for clarification or for space limitations. Libelous or profane letters will not be published.

Junior Claire Wiland strikes a pose while wearing black polka dot skinnies and a light chambrey shirt, pulling off a perfect “Madewell” look.

Lunchroom turnover cafeteria changes create controversy Maddie Morelock ‘14 Super Senior Writer

t the kickoff of the 20122013 school year, Brebeuf introduced to its students a totally new lunchroom setup complete with a wrap station and multiple new food options. The previously in-house food service operation had been outsourced to a company by the name of Aladdin Foods, shaking up the longtime routine in the cafeteria. “Cece [a former cafeteria worker] was retiring and the cafeteria was not breaking even, so that’s why we originally looked to outsourcing,” Brebeuf CFO Janice Cota explained. With no natural succession of management after Cece’s departure, Brebeuf decided to investigate various food service options, eventually settling on Aladdin Foods.

“Part of our negotiations were that they would hire the cafeteria staff,” Cota continued. Aladdin Foods was obliged to meet these requirements and started the first year (2012-2013) of their contract by employing the same cafeteria staff that students had come to know and love. After a service has been outsourced, however, “it’s hard to get in the middle of the employee

and the outside company,” Father Jack explained. “[The employees] are technically not working for us anymore.” Responsibilities that had previously rested within the Brebeuf administration were now responsibilities of Aladdin Foods, including whom to hire and fire. This August, the employer turnover became apparent to students as some of the most

Freshman Natalie Kelley looks great in this simple loose fitting stripped shirt with a pair of dark skinny jeans for a cute casual and comfortable look.

Juniors Jake Yerkes, Andrew Terrell, and Charlie Dagher show off in a style of shorts popular amongst the guys. Andrew and Jake sport shorts in hues of blue and Charlie in classic black.

Senior Shannon Pehler’s knitted sweater, colored skinny jeans, and brown leather lace up ankle boots, contribute to an ideal fall look

well-known members of Brebeuf ’s community were noticeably absent from behind the lunch lines. Also missing was the large, gopherclad sign that previously adorned the cold-food line, taking with it a piece of the lunchroom legacy. Students were shocked and confused to see such a dramatic transformation. Some students and alumni reacted angrily to the switch and subsequent change in employees. Senior Courtney Batteast vowed to “never eat in the cafeteria again,” while alumni Jimmy Hogan ’13 reminisced about old employees who “always brightened [his] day.” Though responses varied in severity, most returning students felt uneasy about the difference in the cafeteria. To the upperclassmen and alumni of Brebeuf, the old cafeteria experience will be remembered fondly when looking back on their Brebeuf experience – though whether it’s because they miss the old staff or the old prices, it’s hard to tell. Regardless, these members of the Brebeuf community will always remember the cafeteria’s “glory days,” something that students of the future will not have the opportunity to say.

Sara Rose poses in a perfect outfit that keeps it more casual yet stylish, incorporating the popular Converses and a great pair of skinny jeans.

Brebeuf Fashion Report By Alianne Staruszkiewicz ‘15 Staff Writer

B Sophmores Liz Staruszkiewicz and Christina Kous change it up from the typical demin skinny jeans, Liz in a pair of a bold print and Christina in a pastel blue.

Juniors Molly Mackenzie, Gina Brase, and Olvia Miller pull off different shades of army green, in more ways then one. Molly and Olvia look sharp in jackets and Gina in a cardigan.

rebeuf students have only been back in school for a little over a month, and specific fashion trends are already being seen amongst the students. By now, girls have probably reluctantly tucked away summer’s very popular high-waisted shorts, skirts, and cropped tops, making room for school clothes. Denim, patterned, and colored skinny jeans, sweaters, cardigans, blazers, flowing tops, and tunics are just a few pieces that seem to be common staples in a Brebeuf girl’s closet. Guys are lucky, as they don’t have to change their wardrobe too much from summer. Their shorts, polos, tees, and sweatshirts are perfectly acceptable for school. Despite having to say goodbye to the short waisted shorts, skirts, and cropped tops, a few new trends have definitely already been set, and some old ones carried on. From chambray shirts to Birkenstocks, these are just a few students that were spotted wearing some of Brebeuf ’s most popular fashion trends.

Juniors Abbie Enright and Maddie Pritchett show off their great collection of ecclectic rings.

Junior Annie Clark cuddles up with Junior Shelby Goble’s Birkenstocks, one of the most popular shoe styles at Brebeuf.

Senior Haley Mayor wears the very popular Converse high-tops in a refreshing light teal color.

Junior Sam Mohr combines greys and blues to create an easy, yet fashion- foward outfit.

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North Central no more

Friday, September 20th

transfer brings new life to Brebeuf football team

By Clay Bowes ‘15 Staff Writer

Pictured on Left: Junior LeVante Bellamy. Right: Junior Aaron Banks Photo Credit: Clay Bowes

any have noticed a new quarterback on the football team. You may have seen this guy scanning the field, throwing precise passes to players, or maybe even sprinting through the defense after the pocket collapses, or perhaps in the hallways dwarfing his fellow classmates with his 6’4” frame. But who is he? That new quarterback is junior Aaron Banks. He came from North Central, “because I wanted to be challenged more academically.” When asked about whether a possibility of a deeper postseason run was a part of his decision to switch schools, Banks stated, “I didn’t really know what to expect with football when I first began to practice with Brebeuf in May.” So is this guy the catalyst of this year’s dominant football team? Banks has definitely opened up the passing game, allowing junior LeVante Bellamy to be unleashed as one of Indiana’s premier running-backs. When asked about Banks, Bellamy stated, “Aaron is a talented football player and leader; you can always count on him to do the right thing on and off the field.” Bellamy later went on to say that “Aaron is definitely a big reason why we are winning games. Coming into this season he has taught us how to be a family and how to never give up on our goals. He makes us try to achieve the impossible.” With Bellamy and Banks being best friends off the field, it seems obvious that they would be the dynamic duo destroying opposing defenses this season. This bromance, rivalled only by juniors Jake Yerkes and Andrew Terrell, will be hard to stop on the football team’s road to State. Banks has given vitality to an already impressive Brebeuf offense. When faced with trouble, he will get out of the situation by scrambling and keeping the play alive. With the talented supporting cast and new coach, Mic Roessler, Banks is confident that the offense will always put points on the board. He compares himself to Carolina Panthers QB, Cam Newton, because of his scrambling ability that Banks feels is his big-

gest strength on the football field. You will not only see Banks on the football field; he plans to play basketball for Brebeuf, too. Banks, at 6’4” will bring some much needed height and rebounding ability to the team, as well as the athletic ability he has shown on the football field If Banks is not playing football or basketball, he spends time chilling with his friends and playing outside with his 12 year old brother. And this is no ordinary 12 year old brother. The younger Banks is the #1 rated 7th grade basketball player in the state. With regard to college plans, Banks would love to go to Stanford University, and a few Midwest colleges have already contacted him: Cincinnati, Purdue, IU, and Illinois have expressed interest in Banks to play on their respective football teams. Many girls may be wondering whether this athletic stud is on the market. Yes, he is available, but do not count on him being at all the parties, because he’s not really a party person. However, if you want to take him out for a celebratory dinner after a big win, he loves Chick-Fil-A.

How did we do against our rivals last year? Brebeuf

Vs. Chatard

Vs. Cathedral

Vs. Park Tudor

Soccer

Men: Not on schedule

Men: Win

Men: Not on schedule

Women: Win

Women: Not on schedule

Men: Win

Men: Loss

Men: Win

Women: Win

Women: Loss

Women: Win

Men: Win

Men: not on schedule

Men: Loss

Women: Win

Women: not on schedule

Women: Win

Men: Win

Men: Loss

Women: Loss

Women: Win

Women: not on schedule

Men: Win

Men: Loss

Men: Win

Women: Win

Women: Loss

Football

Loss (but that doesn’t matter)

Not on schedule

Volleyball

Men: Loss

Not on schedule

Women: Loss

Men: Win

Women: Win

Women: Not on schedule

Men: Win

Men: Loss

Not on schedule

Women: Win

Men: Win

Women: Loss

Women: Win

Baseball

Loss

Win

Softball

Loss

Win

Average SAT Scores: 1862

Does not say on website

1610

1874

Average ACT Scores: 27.8

Does not say on website

24.5

28.0

Totals

Men: 7-3

Men: 5-6

Men: 5-4

Women: 6-4

Women: 7-4

Women: 4-3

Golf

Tennis

Basketball

Lacrosse

Cross Country

Bowling

Photo Credit: Bill Hicks

Track & Field

The end of an era

a long, long era... By Clay Bowes ‘15 Staff Writer

hatard has owned Brebeuf in football. Although Brebeuf has had great teams in past seasons, teams that have come close to beating Chatard, Brebeuf hasn’t been able to overcome this seemingly impos-

sible feat. According to Mr. Brian Brase ’77, Brebeuf has not won in 37 years. That losing streak has almost been embarrassing enough to force Mr. Brase into disguising himself at the Chatard football games. Brebeuf students have taken countless verbal abuse about how Brebeuf cannot beat

Chatard. For example, near the end of almost every basketball game, regardless of score, the Trojan fans, as if on cue, chant “Let’s play football,” “It’s not a rivalry if you never win,” or even their feeble attempt to use one of Brebeuf ’s classic, unforgettable, superior chants that has been used on them, “Let’s play scrabble.” But no more, Brebeuf has finally won! Brebeuf can wipe away the shame of losing year after year, because the Braves have done the impossible, the football team has beaten Chatard. The game started with the Trojans receiving the ball. Their first drive was full of dominating plays, and it did not look good for the Braves. But then,

junior Ethan Beaty intercepted the ball at the two yard line. When asked about that catch Ethan stated, “I caught it for the girl [freshman Gracie Medcalfe] wearing my jersey.” Senior Eddie Barks added, “That catch really set the tempo for the rest of the game.” After that catch, the Braves went on a 16-7 run to end out the half. Throughout the second half, the Trojans worked their way back into the game taking the lead 17-16. There was someone looking out for the Braves that night when the Trojan long snapper snapped the ball well over the punter’s head. When the punter ended up getting tackled on the Trojan 10 yard line, we knew the

win was in our grasps. Junior LeVante “Got Speed” Bellamy decided right then and there that we were going to win, so the next play he got the ball, found a hole in the Trojan line and the Braves took the lead. The game was sealed when Senior Ben Powell intercepted a Trojan pass to give Brebeuf possession for the final minute. Father Jack was asked about the game commenting, “[That] was an amazing win, one of the greatest football games I’ve ever watched. I loved the fans, the cheering and the storming of the field. Everyone was proud of that win, even if you didn’t play the sport. The coaching was fantastic, great leadership.”

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Friday, September 20th

Students find expression in music Ann Hourigan ‘14 Staff Writer

ithout question, music is a force. Those who are rapt by its spell are sent into transcendent pleasure and happiness through sound. This universal tool of joy, used by many across and around the world, is thought to hold a medicine scientists can’t create out of chemicals and an enjoyment unavailable elsewhere. Students of Brebeuf, a school fostering teenagers of independent talents, have discovered ways to express themselves musically. Students, asked to comment about their creativity in the musical field, were able to share their expression of music in their life. Junior Sophie Zinn rapped an entire Taco Bell song she and her friends created spontaneously. While the song is just a funny story now, it lives on and shows their creativity. More serious music students such as Junior Eric Coglianese, who started a band with his friends, talked about his music experience and his reason for getting into music. His guitar career started three years ago, just at the end of middle school, and his intrigue with music and musical creativity began out of pure curiosity. Junior Bennett Powers discussed his love for music and how he has brought things beyond just appreciating a good song. His beats and mixes of songs show an ear for new musical creations, and one of his proudest works, “The Girl X Carry Out,” is a mix between two songs by pop artists. While some students are serious in creating and sharing their music, others are reluctant to voice their talents in public. Junior Marshall Farren states that singing in the shower is one of his favorite activities. It’s clear from the wide variety of musical exploration that the students of Brebeuf each hold a piece of creativity. Watch out Jbiebs!

Album Review

Yeezus K a n y e

Will Siderys ‘14 Editor of Arts & Entertainment

t’s an artist’s worst nightmare: having to top their best work. The Beatles responded to their masterpiece, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, with The White Album only a year later. While Sgt. Pepper’s is still considered their best work, The White Album is still hailed as the height of their creative prowess. Minimal, loud, sloppy, The White Album was the problem child of The Beatles’ albums, mainly because it was everything The Beatles weren’t. The guys were known for being composed, calm, and clean for the length of their careers, until the world heard songs like “Helter Skelter”, where Paul McCartney is literally fighting for breath while screaming his head off about something as silly as going down a slide. Listening to the last two Kanye West Albums is a lot like listening to Sgt. Pepper and The White Album. In 2010, Kanye released his best work to date, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, which was immediately hailed as not only one of the best albums of the year, but also one of the best albums rap albums to date. And finally, three years later, Kanye faced his own worst nightmare: trying to one up his work once again. Kanye West occupies the limelight now more than ever, with the birth of his and Kim Kardashian’s child, North West, and his recent scuffles with paparazzi landing him on front page spreads of tabloids over the likes of movie stars and British royalty. What separates Kanye West from the droves of other stars of our time is his aloofness towards any sort of press he receives. It’s evident from interviews and from his few and far between TV appearances that he wants no part in turning himself into a product. This could be commendable, maybe even an attempt on his part to shine a light on how mainstream media turns artist into commodities, only if he weren’t such an arrogant jerk. His ability to balance his many “faces” allows him to air out his dirty laundry on his records, which he’s been doing more and more since My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and still maintain his tantalizing and disinterested demeanor. After My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, West swapped out the widely varying production that served as a vehicle for him to deliver verses, for a

Kallen Ruston

West

more dark, minimal, singular moving entity. The end product is a far more ambitious affair then any of his earlier releases. Industrial electronic beats and hand picked samples share center stage with an angrier, faster, and grittier Kanye. The album itself is only 40 minutes long, yet gives listeners a wide-open space in between jaw-shattering analog breaks and a primal narrator, which creates the feeling of an overarching storyline. The story itself, layered beneath cliché rap themes like money, sex, and partying, can be interpreted in as many ways as Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. In the near future, there will be arguments on forums across the Internet about what exactly Kanye meant on “I Am A God,” whether it be a social commentary about how stars are idolized in modern society, or how he feels about himself in comparison

to other performers, with the belief that he’s making music that his peers aren’t talented enough to make. Themes and production are so compact into a small space that it makes up for sometimes sub-par wordplay on Kanye’s part, that sometimes cringe-worthy. Lines like, “We get this [explicative] shakin’ like Parkinson’s” and many others that aren’t school appropriate. West has always been commended for his skills as a producer, and on Yeezus, he takes all of his best skills in production and turns them up to a deafening volume. Sub shattering bass and a stunningly well struck balance between the primal uncertainty the beats have with blaring horns and ascending string sections make for a more lavish and varied effort than what the accepted norm in hip-hop is. On “I Am A God,” one second one could be beaten over the head with an

instrumental that could’ve been made by killing a synthesizer with a sledgehammer, only to be abruptly interrupted by being cuddled by the sweet and almost angelic voice of Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. The effect, which is carried throughout the duration of the record, makes for an extremely sporadic and exciting experience. The help enlisted on the album spans across the board of genres, with the likes of industry legend Rick Rubin and electro-pop pioneers Daft Punk alongside Chicago up and comers like Cheef Keef and King L. These choices, like most of the choices surrounding the release, publicity ascetic and production of Yeezus, challenge a lot of the stereotypes and clichés that surround rap music today. There’s a distinct lack of Dj Khaled yelling “We the best!” at the beginning of any of the songs, there are no features by easy money makers like 2 Chainz, Rick Ross or Lil Wayne and there wasn’t a single released preceding the album to boost hype. Looking at the album art, or lack there of, gives all the reasoning that Kanye had behind his decision to leave out the easy picks: This is bare bones and straightforward without any of the fluff or gimmicks that have given rap fans Stockholm syndrome. Moves like this on Kanye and other like minded rappers are already creating waves in the industry, with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, A.$.A.P Rocky, Danny Brown and their associates spearheading a creative renaissance in HipHop. The faults of Yeezus, while few, are noticeable. Some of Kanye’s lyrics feel rushed and create an odd paradox alongside some of his other, more well thought out material on the same record. The lyrical flaws, which are cornier than they are lazy, are luckily not dwelled on, with the fast paced production and the constantly evolving nature of the album. Those who are willing to reach out into the fold and experience the seemingly odd and off-putting Yeezus will be rewarded with easily one of the best albums to come out this year.

Score:

8.8/10

aspiring to artistic excellence

By Dorian McCarroll ‘16 Staff Writer

veryone at Brebeuf knows that there are many artists in our school. Brebeuf encourages all students to express their talents in various ways. One way to show off these students is in a showcase. Sophomore Kallen Ruston is a gifted artist who loves viewing art well as making it. Ruston practices drawing and printmaking, an art style in which the prints are made of woodcuts or silkscreens. She has not take any formal art classes, besides the classes provided here at Brebeuf. Ruston desires to go to Herron Art College so she can further her knowledge of art, but would rather just make art and not be graded on it. When asked if she aspires to become an artist, she said that she “wouldn’t mind.” Ruston tries to draw her inspiration from herself; she is inspired by the mood she feels on a particular day. She said that art and drawing allows her to escape the daily stresses of life. Ruston likes to draw from reality, and her favorite subject to draw is that. She enjoys drawing people because of their realism. When Ruston was asked how long it usually takes to complete a piece of art, she answered, “Oh it depends, usually between five hours and a couple of days.” She puts very specific detail into her art and, like most artists, want it be perfect. Who is the biggest critic of Ruston’s work? She is of course! Her inner perfectionist comes out and persists through the duration of her project. Ruston is a young artist who strives to improve on her gifts as much as possible. Always eager to learn more, Kallen Ruston is a hard working artist who would love to do what she loves as a career and share her work with many people.

Commons TV

will students tune in?

By Thomas Zelmanovitz – ‘15 Staff writer

Photo credit: Dorian McCarroll

n the past, many students have described the student commons as loud, crowded, and even disturbing. But last year there was installed a shiny, sleek new resident in the room. A TV was put into the commons last year, and it’s caused quite a buzz in and out of the commons. At first administration had prohibited students from even touch it. Then, in finals week, it was regularly showing episodes of Adventure Time, Tom and Jerry, and other shows then Harry Potter on the delayed opening in early September. The television was installed into the commons as part of the renovations last year. Though several months late, it was put in to fit with the new furniture installed by the Mothers’ Association. Junior Jess Ammeen said this about the TV: “If it’s going to be something the students use, then we’ll need more people in the commons. People who are actually interested in watching a TV during school hours, which I don’t think is going to happen anytime soon.” With the current reputation the

commons has, it could be years before students start using the TV on a regular basis.

Photo credit: John Loeberger

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YouTube takeover Friday, September 20th

the new tv? By Katherine Spence ‘16 Staff Writer

s the world changes, so does technology. With technological changes, come changes in the way we come across entertainment. More people than ever have access to technology and more specifically the Internet. We can be entertained for hours on end with the Internet, especially on YouTube. YouTube allows people to view video footage of many things, whether that be news reports from Syria or a cat playing a keyboard. Because it provides so many different gemres to watch, that brings up a big question: Is YouTube becoming the new TV? One fact that may seem surprising is that YouTube reaches more US adults ages 18-34 than any cable network, according to the official YouTube statistic page. This means that in our country, more people, specifically adults, view YouTube videos than a CNN newscast. This might be because people would rather get the grittier details behind a story and see a first-hand video of it as opposed to the watered-down news story. There are many videos from people who have been in the middle of a riot or a protest on YouTube. These videos have so many views because the people watching them want to be “in the action” of the news story unraveling before them. People are going to YouTube for their news because it is supposed to be real and raw, which a lot of it is. Another thing people are going to YouTube for is entertainment in the form of YouTube vloggers. A quick explanation for those who aren’t familiar with vlogging (video blogging) is that it is a person sitting in front of a camera and recording themselves saying things from how their day went to providing commentary on a certain video game. Many of the people who vlog get paid for it by YouTube and they have channels where they will post videos, usually on a schedule. Because of the wide variety of vloggers, there is something for everyone out there. This is where a lot of younger kids focus their attention on YouTube. Vlogging is becoming a new form of entertainment, as most of it is comedy based. This comedy is easier to access because it is on YouTube. This accessibility is a major factor in the advancement of online video watching. Many nowadays have free Wi-Fi. This makes it easier to entertain ourselves on the Internet. Why wait to get home to watch a TV show when you could watch something similar on YouTube? The question is still being asked: Will YouTube become the new TV? Well, the answer to that depends on your need to be entertained.

need a study break? check out these popular vloggers: By Sarah Spence ‘14 Design Editor

Danisnotonfire

his vlogger and BBC radio personality resides in London, England and is well known in the realm of YouTube. Dan’s videos often revolve around topics that his viewers can easily relate to such as annoying people in cinemas, embarrassing school anecdotes (known as “Danectodes”), and crazy substitute teachers. Dan often describes his channel as an “Internet Support Group” when describing his hilarious mishaps and then asking his viewers to leave comments about similar situations. Dan is also a part of the Fantastic Foursome which includes himself as well as three other YouTubers, Amazing Phil (Phil Lester), crabstickz (Chris Kendall), and KickthePj (PJ Liguori).

Daily Grace

here is no shortage of hilarity when watching this popular YouTube lady. Grace creates daily videos and each day has a quirky theme. Videos on Monday are miscellaneous. Tuesday is when Grace comments on the comments left on her videos by her viewers and hazes them upon reading their comments. Wednesday, Grace reviews anything from One Direction’s new album to VMA fashion. On Thursday, Grace teaches her viewers how to do things: twerk, shave your legs, make brownies, or get over a breakup. Grace ends the week with “Sexy Friday” where she answers her viewer’s questions about love and relationships. Grace is often joined by her dog, Goose or her friends, and fellow YouTubers, Mamrie Hart and Hannah Hart (no relation).

The Vlog Brothers

eal life brothers, Hank (right) and John Green (left) form this dynamic YouTube duo. John Green is a bestselling author that lives in Indianapolis and Hank Green is a musician and entrepreneur; together they are two of the most well-known YouTubers. The fandom Nerdfighteria was born after the completion of Brotherhood 2.0, a project spanning an entire year in which the brothers communicated solely through their uploaded videos. Their videos range from informative lessons on America’s health system to hilarious rants about American cheese. Check out some of their other channels like Mental_floss, Crash Course, and SciShow. And DFTBA.

Doctor Who anniversary

50 years of time travel and bow ties By Thomas Zelmanovitz ‘15 Staff writer

N Matt Smith portrays the current Doctor. He is leaving the role at Christmas. Photo credit: who-natic.blogspot.com

ot many television shows can claim that they have been on the air for fifty years. One that can is Doctor Who. Capturing the hearts and minds of viewers since November 23rd, 1963, the show has a cult following that is large, diverse, and fiercely loyal to the show, its characters, ships, and actors. The protagonist, who is know only as The Doctor, (birth name yet

to be revealed) is a 900+ year old alien, a Time Lord, from the planet Gallifrey. Travelling through the whole of time and space in self exile, he picks up human companions to accompany him, and has become the most important man in all of creation to devoted Whovians (fans of the show). Coming up in November, the show will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary, bringing back old characters and past incarnations of The Doctor. His species evolved

to be able to cheat death by regenerating their bodies, thus introducing a new actor as The Doctor, and allowing the show to continue. Current Doctor Matt Smith (11th regeneration).

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Friday, September 20

burgers that make you boogie

here is one food item that is almost always associated with American cuisine: the burger. A grilled patty of ground beef wedged in between two soft white bread buns seldom ceases to make my mouth water. To me, the best burger restaurants have always been casual; you order a burger at the counter, the chef yells your name from the kitchen when it is ready, and a server puts it up on a counter wrapped in paper with a small amount of grease bleeding through. Gourmet burger restaurants serve very chichi and over complicated burgers that are meant to be consumed with a fork and a knife. In my opinion, that is not the right way to enjoy a burger. A small restaurant in Broad Ripple fits the classic burger joint criteria perfectly; this restaurant is Boogie Burger. As I drove into the parking lot, I noticed the 1960s Volkswagen Beetle that had been converted into a dune buggy. On the side of the Beetle read the words “Boogie Burger.” Upon entering the restaurant, I glanced up at the walls and noticed a portrait of Jimi Hendrix. As I looked closer, I noticed the portrait was made up of fragments of broken vinyl records. Classic rock hits from the

1960s played in the background. Needless to say, Boogie Burger has a very retro atmosphere. Boogie Burger is known for having a wide variety of burgers. They have docile burgers, such as the Boogie Burger, which consists of a hamburger with lettuce, tomato, onions, and a pickle. At the opposite end of the spectrum, they have completely insane burgers, like the Boogie Monster: this gargantuan burger has two 1/3 pound patties stacked extra high with onion rings, grilled pastrami, two slices cheddar cheese, a fried egg and bacon. If you are looking for a way to off someone for their life insurance, feed them this burger. The prices of the burgers range from $4.50 to $12.30. On my visit to Boogie Burger, I decided to go with The Shroom Burger. A young, slightly flirty cashier took my order with a smile. She charged me $6.75 for the burger and $1.99 for a regular soft drink. The Shroom Burger is 1/3 pound patty with mushrooms and Swiss cheese. The burger was delivered within five minutes of my ordering at the counter. When it arrived, it was steaming hot and juicy, just the way I like it. I decided to let it cool for a minute. I took my first bite into the burger

Photo credit: Eddie Free

By Eddie Free ‘14 Staff Writer

If you go: • Located at 1904 Broad Ripple Ave. Indianapolis, IN • Park in front of or behind the restaurant • Bring at least $15 • Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11 AM to 9 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM to 10 PM.

and immediately tasted the perfect combination of a medium cooked burger, melted Swiss cheese, and perfectly sautéed mushrooms. This burger was exquisite to say the least. After reviewing Boogie Burger, I decided there are a multitude of reasons why someone should dine there. The service is great, the atmosphere is even better, and the food is out of this world. I will definitely be going back.

Prius Pride

Photo Credit: John Loberger

in defense of the first mass-produced gasoline-electric hybrid car Prius 101 • • • • • •

Manufactuer: Toyota Etymology: Prius is Latin for “before.”* Date of first sale: December 10, 1997, in Japan Price of first sale (Model XW10): $19,995 Price of newest model (v 5): $30,295 Price of smirking at a truck driver when you blow his doors in your Prius: Priceless • Available colors: sea glass pearl, nautical blue metallic, winter gray metallic, blizzard pearl, classic silver metallic, Barcelona red metallic, and black** *I bet you green freaks fancy this. **Apparently Toyota doesn’t believe the color black deserves adjectives.

By Sierra Witham ‘14 Op-Ed Editor

raves who converse with me on a regular basis are aware that I am a blunt individual. I share things about myself without much forethought, and my straightforwardness causes me to regularly catch judgmental glares. I admit that the majority of these scowls can be justified. For example, the typical person would rather not be informed that I have not showered in the past four days, so I welcome the dirty looks that stem from my hygiene, or lack thereof. There is one fact about me that provokes undeserved glowers: I drive a Prius. To report that people groan when I confess that I own

a Prius would not be an exaggeration. I would even venture to claim that the common Prius owner considers a groan to be a relatively positive response. I’ve been asked no fewer than ten times immediately after asserting ownership of my car, “Why do Priuses drive under the speed limit?” First of all, let me clarify the plural form of Prius. Toyota declared that the official plural of Prius was Prii in 2011. Therefore, that question is ignorant in more ways than one. Secondly, my cruise control is perpetually set on seven MPH over the speed limit. Frankly, slow drivers—who, by the way, are just as likely to be holding the wheel of a Lexus as they are a Prius—peeve me. However, I’m more irked by roadfarers who have falsely predetermined that I am

driving at a leisurely place because I am within the surprisingly spacious walls of a Prius. (Don’t worry. I refuse to relent and switch lanes for the sake of letting truckers pass me.) The assumption that Prii always go slowly indicates that the disapproval for Prii is not directed at the cars themselves, but at their owners. I’ve tried to annihilate this distaste for me as a person by placing a Central Perk sticker on my back window. If someone riding my rear does not find Friends to be a rib-tickler and consequently ease off the gas pedal to commend my taste in television, then I believe they are entitled to their anxiety. Despite my efforts, stubborn drivers continue to act upon their fixed aversion. (Interesting observation: the poor souls on

I-465 with Wisconsin license plates constitute most of these stubborn folks. I try to pardon them. I mean, their hostility is understandable considering they reside in Wisconsin.) Why the steady tailgating? Perhaps they’re bitter. I would be too if I was reminded of the unfortunate truth that my vehicle does not get fifty miles per gallon. But hey, it’s not my fault that they decided to invest in a MercedesBenz S550. Maybe they mistake me for a green freak, leading them to feel personally targeted, as if I’m traveling along the interstate for the sole purpose of reminding gasburners like them that the earth is dying. To this I say, Nah man, I’m just fond of the impeccable MPG. Perhaps their resentment

towards me has more to do with the look of absolute contentment that consumes my face when I embark upon a roundabout than it does the car I’m driving. I will not apologize for this. I adore roundabouts for the sense of invincibility they give me. (Like, yo inferiors, I’m in the circle. You must yield to me.) People justify their objection against Prius owners with an array of reasons, most of which I regard as invalid. You can judge me for my pitiable hygienic habits, but do not look down on me for driving a Prius. Prii are meticulously designed vehicles that merit admiration. Will a more simplistic gear shift ever exist? I’m convinced that those who express their supposed hatred for Prii do so to conceal their jealousy.

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Double standard in the pop industry Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber

t is no secret that Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber have both recently had extreme turning points in their careers, sparking from their drastic haircuts. Miley Cyrus has displayed her edgier style through her fashion, dancing, and new songs such as “We Can’t Stop.” On the other hand, Justin Bieber’s edgier side is shown less through his career and more through his bad attitude. Justin Bieber has been getting himself into trouble with the law numerous times recently; from reckless driving, to alleged battery, he has become quite the troublemaker. Recently, Justin Bieber has been accused of spitting on people—once on fans from over a balcony, once onto his neighbor, and once onto a DJ whom he suspected was taking pictures of him. Yet even with all the trouble that Justin Bieber has been getting himself into, people do not show nearly as much concern with Bieber’s behavior as the do with Miley Cyrus, which I find to be absurd. While Miley’s dancing may be questionable to some, it can be stated without a doubt that she stays out of trouble when it

comes to the law. Miley Cyrus’ performances are nothing we have not seen from celebrities like Madonna, Britney Spears, and Lady Gaga—In fact, when you think of all the legendary pop stars, most of them have done something very controversial— playing safe does not get you to the top, but taking risks surely does. Justin Bieber’s actions on the other hand, cannot be argued as anything other than inappropriate. The risks that Justin Bieber has been taking have no positive outcome; they are simply careless acts that display rebellious juvenile behavior. It does not make sense that Miley Cyrus should get so much grief for the choices she is making within her career, while Justin Bieber is seemingly let off the hook in comparison. Although I am in favor of the new Miley Cyrus, I can see why some do not support her divergence from the “good girl” she used to be. However, the double standard that exists between Miley and Justin is absolutely unfathomable. Justin Bieber, just like Miley, was once a cookie-cutter pop star, and now has diverged from that reputation. Therefore, Justin Bieber deserves no less condemnation than Miley Cyrus.

November 23, 1992- Born March 1, 1994- born 2004- Chosen out of 1000 girls to be on Hannah Montana 2006- First Hannah Montana album release 2007- Double album release and Best of Both Worlds tour Feb 2008- 3D concert film (made 31.3 mill in first weekend) 2008- Legally changed her name from Destiny Hope Cyrus to Miley Ray Cyrus 2008- Posed for Annie Leibovitz for Vanity Fair which caused controversy 2008- Album: Breakout

iFlop

2009- Autobiography: Miles to Go

what’s the iProblem?

Will Siderys ‘14 Arts and Entertainment Editor

he IPhone: you either have one or are constantly berated by your peers for not. Since Apple initially released their phone, they’ve gained buzz and praise from their consumers. Intelligent, minimal, and ambitious, the IPhone has raised the bar for what we expect from our cellular devices. But even some of the strongest have their slip ups and Apple isn’t without its flaws. In preparation for the release of the IPhone 5s and 5c, it’s worth pointing out some of the more amazing flops that have dumbfounded the masses.

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Photo Credit: Evan Agostini

Gabby Phail ‘14 Staff Writer

Friday, September 20th

2010- The Last Song 2010- Can’t Be Tamed

Fingerprint scanning: The newest and by far the most unnecessary of all additions in the IPhone timeline, fingerprintscanning recognition is just a high priced gimmick. Firstly, I can say with confidence, that no one at Brebeuf is keeping NSA or Area 51 type secrets in their most recent game of Candy Crush or on their Twitter feed.

2012- Cut her hair 2012- Engaged to Liam Hemsworth

2013- VMA performance with Robin Thicke 2013- Release of Song “Twerk” with Lil’ Twist and Justin Bieber September 2013- Engagement is officially broken off

January 2007- joins youtube and starts videos under name “kidrauhl”

2009- My World release- overnight sensation 2009- One Time goes platinum 2010- My World 2.0 2011- concert documentary Never Say Never 2011- Releases Christmas album 2012- paternity law suit 2012- cut his hair 2012- dumped Selena Gomez 2012- Believe album release 2012- Believe Tour 2013- Release of Song “Twerk” with Lil’ Twist and Miley Cyrus 2013- Believe 3D expected to release

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Siri: We all saw 2001: A Space Odyssey, and we’ll share the same fate as the crew of the Discovery One if we decide to let artificial intelligence to baby us. And in all honesty, Siri isn’t really doing much that I couldn’t do by myself. “Tell me a joke!”, “What’s your favorite color?” and “Where can I hide a body” were all cool novelties for the first week we all had our shiny new IPhone 4s’s, but now Siri has now suffered the same fate as HAL. Maps: You just had to be stubborn Apple. You could’ve just stuck with outsourcing Maps to Google Maps, but no, you just had to have it your way. I don’t think driving through Minnesota to get to Louisville is the best move. I know right, call me crazy.

Dress code conundrum what is proffesional?

By Katherine Spence ‘16 Staff Writer

t the beginning of the school year the teachers and administrators are pretty relaxed about the dress code. I have seen a lot of kids wearing sleeveless tops and shorts that don’t touch the knees, but now as we start getting into the normal rhythm of school, the dress code is being more strictly enforced. This means JUGs for those who do not change their summer styles. These codes are in effect because the administration would like us, as a private school, to look professional. In my per-

spective this code is too stringent and doesn’t prevent us from dressing unprofessionally. To start off, we have the rule that all shorts and skirts must touch the knee. Now, I know that guys don’t really have a problem with this rule because most of the shorts that they buy are at the knee level, but for girls it is an entirely different story. We have three options: super-short shorts, mid thigh shorts, and pants. Now I can level with the code on the no super-short shorts rule because after all this is school, not summer fun time. The one thing I don’t understand is--why can’t we wear mid-thigh shorts? Yes, they are

above the knees but they are not showing too much skin, and the only thing that goes against the code is the fact that they are above the knees. People would say it doesn’t look “professional”. This brings me to the second dress code rule I find ridiculous: the shoulders must be covered. I think that the whole reason this rule is in place isn’t because bare shoulders are too provocative or distracting, but because they are regarded as unprofessional. Now if we want to get into looking professional I will get into it. If exposed shoulders aren’t considered professional then why

should wearing jeans, a sweater, and tennis shoes be considered professional enough for school? This is the typical attire for a lot of kids at Brebeuf during the winter and it always makes me question what we define as “professional school attire.” My brand new dress, that I bought in a store that specializes half of it’s stock in professional work clothes for women, doesn’t have sleeves so it is considered unprofessional by the administration. The next day I could wear my worn out jeans, my ratty old IU sweatshirt, and my colored-on converse and that is professional enough for our school. If we really want to

look professional shouldn’t we just resort to school uniforms? They would get rid of the worry of not looking professional enough for school and they would all be within dress code. My point is that what the code defines as professional isn’t what the real world defines as professional. Isn’t that the point of Brebeuf ? To prepare us for what we will be doing in the real world? If administrators can’t trust us to dress in clothing that is good enough for school, how do they expect us to be ready when the day comes to dress ourselves for work?

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Friday, September 2013

Fall Concerts

Love It/Hate it

September 26: Flux Pavillion, Egyptian Room October 5: The Lumineers, the Lawn at White River October 5: Jack Johnson, Murat Theater October 11: Drake, Banker’s Life Fieldhouse

Love it -The return of pumpkin spice lattes -Football season starting again

Did You Know? This summer, senior Veronica Manges was an extra in the Jackie Robinson biopic 42, which hit theaters last April. Of her experience, Veronica says “It was really cool to be a part of the filming environment and to see what goes on behind the camera.”

-Sweater weather Hate it

October 19: Twenty One Pilots, Amber Room at the Old National

-Candy Crush level 97

October 24: Hunter Hayes, Emens Auditorium at Ball State

-The left turn lane on 86th in the mornings

November 1: City and Colour, Egyptian Room

-Breaking Bad ending

Words of Wisdom

Celebrate This The last week of every September is Banned Books Week. To celebrate, check out some classics that were banned or challenged and stick it to the man. Leaves of Grass, Walt Whitman. Banned by he New York Society for the Suppression of Vice, whatever that is, for being too disturbing, the book by acclaimed poet Walt Whitman is worth spending an afternoon on. Additionally, it is rife with symbolism from Breaking Bad. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne. If you’ve seen Easy A (and if you haven’t, why not?) then you’re familiar with this story about adultery and ostracism in the 1800s.

November 8: Datsik, Egyptian Room Veronica on set with star Chadwick Boseman.

Why isn’t this a word?

Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak. This classic children’s book was declared “disturbing” by parent’s groups.

“The most important relationship in your life is the relationship you have with yourself. Because no matter what happens, you will always be with yourself.” –Diane Von Furstenberg

“I think that we have opportunities all around ussometimes we just don’t recognize them.” –Lou Holtz

“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” –Henry David Thoreau

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” -Helen Keller

HANGRY (han-gree) adj. a state of anger caused by lack of food; hunger causing a negative change in emotional state.

The level created by the devil himself, Candy Crush level 97.

“Leaves!”Deanna Hicks ‘14

Still from a scene in which Veronica is featured.

“Football games”- Cecily Pedregon ‘17

“Soccer”- Braden Wagle ‘16

“Flannel shirts.” -Joe Rudolph ‘14

Favorite thing about fall?

“Football.” –Dean Adams

“The smells and sounds” –Mrs. Beult

What’s your top five? Jasmin Adams, class of ‘15, gives her top 5 songs right now. 1. “Boy With A Coin”- Iron and Wine 2. “Chocolate”- The 1975 3. “Skinny Love”- Bon Iver 4. “The Girl”-City Colour 5. “Dancing In A Burning Room”- John Mayer

“I love all the pretty leavesfinding them, drying them in books, using them in stationary, and going to bonfires.” – Mrs. Huntington

Logo update To kick off a new year here at The Arrow, we have commissioned a revamped logo. This certainly switches things up, but it’s for the better. Sleek, modern, and sharp are just a few words envisioned during the crafting of this artwork. The old logo had an ancient feel to it; with a curved base arrowhead design housing a gothic-style calligraphic letter “A” the new design combines the old with the new. Tie the design elements together with the new school color schemes, and there you go: a new logo everyone can appreciate.

Page 8 created by Kristen Henderson, Alianne Staruszkiewicz, Dorian McCarroll, and John Loberger.

“I love the crisp evenings where you can have a fire and wear a sweatshirt.” – Mrs. Money-Brady

Freshman tips It can be difficult to adjust from middle school to high school or even from summer back to school and advice is always appreciated. 1. Don’t cross Mr. Hauger 2. Don’t take up the whole hallway when walking 3. Don’t sit in the halls during classes, Dean Adams will find out 4. Become friends with seniors so you can get food from outside of school 5. Be active in your school!