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Summit to address racial issues

By P. Erik Meyer ’14

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he Summit on Human Dignity is an annual tradition that began in 2008.

This year the Office of Faith and Justice has a topic yet to be discussed during a Summit: race.

“Three years ago our topic had to deal a great amount with gender, we focused on masculinity but we covered gender issues, equality and how it’s effected via gender issues,” said Assistant Principle for Ministry Mr. Chris Calderon, S.J. “Last year we focused on quality through the lens of the economy through opportunity, fairness as class systems play out and we’ve covered gender, we’ve covered class and now we move into race.”

Each year a Summit on Human Dignity focuses on bringing an issue to campus through assemblies, guest speakers, field trips and workshops.

The title of this year’s summit is “Beyond Colorblind.”

The Summit will last about two weeks from March 3 to March 14.

Other potential topics for this year’s Summit included incarceration and immigration.

“These were up there as possible topics, but the top three being race and those other two, this is what the conversation seemed to lean us toward, and even in the discomfort or tension we realized that this isn’t something we should shy away from because it’s uncomfortable. So I think that was an influence too,” Mr. Calderon said.

Summit topics are selected based on faculty surveys and other outlying factors.

“It’s sort of a complex process that involves a variety of input from all the faculty and kind of surveying, and then ultimately being decided by the administration,” said Coordinator of Retreats and Reflections Ms. Megan McDonald. “We’re just trying to get a sense of what’s on people’s hearts and minds and what we think is important for our students to be aware of.”

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I have a Dream” speech; however, that milestone was pure See SUMMIT, Page 2

Pro/Con: TSA policies elicit mixed reaction Page 7

UNDERSTANDING

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Nearby weapons reports force 3 lockdowns Off campus incidents prompt 3 precautionary lockdowns in 4 months

By Garrison Murphy ’15

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Photo illustration by Alec Vick ’15 The Summit on Human Dignity begins March 3. Students and faculty will address issues concerning race.

Inside » Understanding Race

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See News, Page 2

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• OFJ schedules diverse group of Summit speakers

• Conversation more important than simple solutions

• Maynard: Racism still simmering in society

• Affirmative Action needs reform, should focus more on root of problem

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• Student club diversity present on campus

See Opinions, Page 7

• Students, faculty believe racism is still an issue despite improvements

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Soccer finishes regular season undefeated Page 12

• Mandela: ‘Long Walk to Freedom’ delves into details of leader’s life

In the last four months the Brophy campus had three lockdowns due to reports of armed suspects in the area, and in one case police did not notify the school until nearly 40 minutes after their active investigation started.

School officials say the campus is safe, that lockdown procedures are effective and that Phoenix police have revised their protocol when it comes to notifying schools of a nearby dangerous situation.

Reports of a gunman on Central High School’s campus just south of Brophy forced the first lockdown, which lasted approximately 20 minutes, Thursday, Oct. 24, and also prompted the same security precautions for Xavier College Preparatory and St. Francis Xavier.

“There was a report to Phoenix police that there was a gunman on Central’s campus, I think that it ended up being a toy gun,” said Dean Mr. Pat Higgins.

“Somebody at Central called the police, and the police called St. Francis and through that chain set off our lock down.”

The incident turned out to be a student with a toy gun, according to Phoenix police spokesman Sgt. Tommy Thomson. However, police did not determine that until after 6 p.m. that day, according to police reports, and Brophy’s campus was still open after officers began searching Central’s campus.

The initial 911 call regarding the alleged gunman was made at approximately 2:02 p.m., according to the police records obtained by The Roundup.

Police officers began searching Central’s campus room to room and a helicopter scanned the area while administrators initiated a school wide lockdown.

Phoenix Police and Central security were not able to find the suspect on Central’s campus and subsequently declared the premises clear.

The entirety of Central was on lockdown at around 2:30 p.m., according to Brophy Security Director Mr. John Buchanan, while Brophy, Xavier and St. Francis Xavier did not initially go into lockdown until See LOCKDOWN, Page 3

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OFJ schedules diverse group of Summit speakers

By Riley Morrison ’16

THE ROUNDUP For this year’s Summit on Human Dignity, Beyond Colorblind, Brophy will host a variety of keynote speakers, from children of historical civil rights figures to modern leaders in the immigration debate.

The Summit, beginning March 3 and ending two weeks later on March 14, will explore racism and its effect on the global, national and local scale.

The first speaker, Cheryl Brown Henderson, is the daughter of Oliver L. Brown, who filed the famous civil case Brown vs. the Board of Education that lead the integration of schools.

“She does a lot of incredible work,” said Assistant Principle for Ministry Mr. Christopher

Calderon, S.J. “We’re really fortunate to have... someone part of a movement that changed education as we know it in the states.”

Another guest, Jose Magaña, will be speaking on his own experiences with race, as well as immigration in Arizona.

Mr. Magaña, a supporter of the Dream Act, grew up in Arizona undocumented. Despite this, he was valedictorian of his high school class.

He went on to ASU, participating in speech and debate where he eventually ranked fifth in the nation and later continued to Georgetown Law School.

“His story was used by President Obama and other members of Congress who are lobbying in support of the Dream Act,” said Mr. Ryan Hubbell. “There is a need for such an act to be

passed, because it would allow people like Jose access to a better and more affordable education.”

A third keynote speech will be given by a panel of Brophy faculty, staff and administration. The goal of this panel is to make sure that the ideas presented take permanent hold in the minds of the students.

“Sometimes it can feel really distant,” Mr. Calderon said. “It can leave campus and never come back. This way we can look at ourselves as part of the solution.”

The OFJ staff said they believe that students may better respond to the message of the Summit if it continues to be broadcast for the remainder of the year, and years to come.

“This keynote was created to respond at a hyper local level,” Mr. Hubbell said, and to stay “in the community that we’re all involved in from year to

year.”

Scheduling with other speakers continues, but because of the year, many are booked and unable to give presentations.

“With the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s ‘I have a dream’ speech” Mr. Calderon said, “there’s been a resurgence of awareness, which is excellent.

But what’s happened is, a lot of people who work towards civil rights are in high demand.”

Despite this, the Summit will go forward as planned, retaining the same time frame and topic.

“Race is a factor, race is real,” Mr. Hubbell said.

“It’s ever present in our society and it does affect a lot of things. We want to acknowledge that, and use that as part of our decision making process going forward.”

Summit schedule to feature different keynotes, unique workshops

By Will Schubert ’15

THE ROUNDUP Starting Monday, March 3 Brophy students and faculty will partake in the annual Summit on Human Dignity with this year’s topic being race.

There are a few guest speakers that will be present during the Summit that will include: Jose Magaña, who is a key beginning member of the Dream Act, and Cheryl Brown, who is the daughter of Oliver L. Brown who led the Civil Right case Brown vs. Board of

Education.

Many Brophy faculty members will also share their experiences and stories in relation to the Summit at a special faculty panel.

The Summit will kick off with an opening liturgy March 3 and an introduction into what students will be doing in the upcoming two weeks.

On Tuesday there will be a keynote assembly where a special guest speaker will share their stories and experiences with racism.

Workshops will begin on Thursday and students will venture to the break out

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coincidence.

“It’s actually coincidental,” Mr. Calderon said.

“It’s not because its 50 years since ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, that was coincidence. I think it affirms our topic and brings up the issue. It’s not because of anything but we felt it was right.”

Activities revolving around the Summit will be similar to previous years.

“We will have a movie series like we’ve had after school. Some of the films we’ve tossed around range from very contemporary documentaries to just a normal movie that has a strong message,” Mr. Calderon said. “Field trips will happen, keynote speakers, we’ll offer workshops, those experiences will be the same.”

Another common sight from the Summit is the

centerpiece, a physical art installation placed in the center of the Mall.

“We’re hoping for an interactive art centerpiece where students can share their own experiences,” Ms. McDonald said. “We’re working on something like that so we can get the sense of how our own student body experiences race, just in daily life and in their culture.”

Thus far students have yet to be directly involved in planning the Summit but that process is soon to come.

“We’ve had conversations with students and students have approached us with things that they hope can be articulated and addressed, but soon enough a student board will be formed, Mr. Hubbell will take that on,” Mr. Calderon said.

“We are talking to various groups on campus that have various insights that we need to be aware of as

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sessions that they signed up for.

During workshops students will discuss and learn about race and the effects it has on society and its members.

Students will have to sign up for workshops prior to the Summit and are required to sign up for three.

Workshops will be led by those who have studied racism and experienced it first hand.

On Friday, March 7 students will have the opportunity to partake in an afternoon Summit immersion experience.

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experience students will travel with faculty to different areas around town to help those in need.

Another guest speaker will share their experiences with racism Tuesday, March 11 during lunch.

There will be an all school assembly on racism Wednesday, March 12 in the gym.

Friday, March 14 will mark the end of all Summit activities and there will be a closing prayer service in Harper Great Hall.

we move forward. As we grow closer faculty will also start incorporating this into the classroom so those kinds of conversations will inform us because our intention is not to, unlike a complicated math lesson, our objective is not to teach you everything we know but to go through an experience where we also get to hear your reactions, your experiences, your opinion on all of this with the hope of creating a space that is appropriate, safe and informed.”

Ms. McDonald said she hopes that students look past the concept of ignoring racial differences, but rather celebrate and accept those of different backgrounds.

“Based on our title ‘Beyond Colorblind’ it’s not a question of not seeing color, it’s not a question of not seeing race, that race is important, it’s informative, it’s very close to people’s hearts and experiences so it’s not being color blind, it’s beyond that,” she

Schedule at a glance

•Monday, March 3: Opening liturgy and introduction of Summit.

•Tuesday, March 4: Keynote speaker.

•Thursday, March 6: Workshops begin.

•Friday, March 7: Afternoon Summit immersion experience.

•Tuesday, March 11: Guest speaker during lunch.

•Wednesday, March 12: All school assembly in the gym.

•Friday, March 14: Closing prayer service in Harper Great Hall

said. “Seeing differences, celebrating differences and kind of using that in the best way. Shedding light on places that are dark, things that we don’t understand or ignore or don’t see is important too.”

The Office of Faith and Justice also places an emphasis on showing students what can be done to fix problems at the Summit instead of just showing them the facts.

“Our community will be asked to consider what is the reality of racial inequality in the United States, how did we get here, why we should be concerned and what we can do about it because our hope is that we may come to see our individual and communal roles as significant in promoting human dignity in real ways,” Mr. Calderon said.

“Our lens is not separate, it is not distant from what Christ is inviting us to do everyday.”

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Maynard: Racism still simmering in society

By Hayden Prescott Corwin ’15

THE ROUNDUP Ms. Susan Maynard was born in 1952 in Tennessee and moved to Huntsville, Ala. when she was five years old.

The civil rights movement had already begun in Alabama with Rosa Park’s demonstration.

Ms. Maynard’s family took a stand on the issue of civil rights.

“My parents were very active in the Civil Rights movement,” Ms. Maynard said.

Her family belonged to a church called the Unitarian Church.

“It was very socially active,” Ms. Maynard said.

“My dad went with a group to Selma and marched in the voting rights march.”

Ms. Maynard said that her father also went to the city council in 1964 when there was a desegregation order to integrate the city pool.

The city council was planning to close the pool rather than open it to everyone.

“My dad went down there and spoke up and said, ‘Please keep it open for people who want to use it. We don’t have any other option,’” Ms. Maynard said. “The interesting thing about that was that the local newspaper in Huntsville and the Birmingham paper a hundred miles away published his name, address and phone number just to invite harassment.”

Her family was harassed and even had bomb threats sent to their house.

However, the pool remained open.

“We had almost the whole pool to ourselves with a few black kids,” Ms. Maynard said. “Hardly anybody went anymore for the first couple of

Photo by Cory Wyman ’16 Ms. Susan Maynard grades papers at her desk before school Jan. 16.

years.”

But there were not any incidents at the pool.

“It was just kids playing,” Ms. Maynard said.

High school was the first time Ms. Maynard had a black student in the same class as her.

“When I was in high school, in the 10th grade, out of the graduating class of 400 there must have been about three dozen black kids there,” Ms. Maynard said. “I always felt that it went smoothly and that there was acceptance, but I didn’t have the experiences that black kids had. I have no idea what

it was like for them.”

Ms. Maynard said she sees the civil rights movement present in today’s world.

“I have never lost my concern for race in America,” Ms. Maynard said. “I think that it’s a tendency to think that there is no struggle anymore because we do have legal equality… our tendency is to think that we’re post-racial, post-racist, but I think it’s still simmering, and it still comes out in a way that is subconscious.”

Students also said they believe that race and civil

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approximately 2:40 p.m.

That left the three schools unaware of a gun threat within walking distance to their campuses.

“I don’t know when they became aware of the situation,” Sgt. Thompson said when asked if police notified nearby schools of their search. “It could have been from a helicopter overhead. This student attended Central. It is up to the administration of a school to decide whether or not the school goes on lockdown, not the police.”

Mr. Buchanan said Brophy administrators had to call police to confirm what was happening.

“We had to make some calls to find out exactly what was going on, once we determined that at about 2:40, just before the bell rang, we all went into lockdown,” Mr. Buchanan said.

The lockdown ended about 20 minutes later when school officials determined there was no active threat at Central.

According to Mr. Buchanan, the police department should have notified Brophy so that the school could make the determination to lock down sooner.

“Yes (the police made an error) they have acknowledged and corrected that problem,” Mr. Buchanan said.

Since the incident Phoenix Police have made changes to their standard protocol regarding school lockdown.

“They have changed their procedures in that they will make sure the schools are notified and they will either call me or the office; if they get no answer they will send a car by … they have really made some giant strides to correct that error,” Mr. Buchanan said.

A map of the area around Brophy shows where the three incidents occurred that prompted campus lockdowns in the last four months.

With more than 50 school shootings in the past three years, according to U.S Department of Education, the incident was not taken lightly.

“The Phoenix Police Department takes these types of events very seriously. Too often the schools of our nation have become the scenes of tragic events,” Sgt. Thompson said.

Approximately four hours following the first gunman sighting on Central’s campus, Police received an emergency call from the principal of Atkinson Middle School in west phoenix stating that a student who had placed a gun in his backpack at Central was inside Atkinson Middle School as part of an

ROTC event.

Officers determined the student, whose name was redacted in the report, fit the description of the suspected gunman at Central, resolved that the gun was a cap gun the student purchased earlier in the day, and took the teen into custody at the Maricopa County Juvenile Corrections Center with a class one misdemeanor charge for one count of interfering with an educational institution, according to the police report.

Armed suspect causes November lockdown

rights are still important issues.

“I think it’s still an issue in some places around the world,” said Ben Zimmer ’15.

Arizona is one of the places where civil rights are being fought over.

“I believe the main struggle with civil rights in this state pertains to the immigrants, illegal or not, that immigrate here for a better life but receive far less,” said Jordan Griffin ’15.

The treatment of other people is another theme of civil rights.

“People may not think that it is an issue because they are on the outside looking in, they don’t understand,” said Evin Schmidt ’15. “People make jokes about color and other things relating to it, thinking that they are not hurting anybody, when in reality they are.”

The struggle for civil rights has grown to involve more than race.

“Civil rights are no longer only racial things; it has grown into something that includes women’s rights, and also issues like sexuality and religion,” Schmidt said.

“Civil and human rights are in need of defending,” said Mr. Chris Ramsey.

“I think there are a lot of areas where we see a lot of injustice going on,” Mr. Ramsey said. “I think as a whole, we need to start defending right to life, trafficking and exploitation.”

Ms. Maynard said the fight for civil rights should not be overlooked.

“I think that people still make presumptions based on race,” Ms. Maynard said. “And the danger is that we think it’s over and that we quit addressing it.”

The second lockdown was prompted by reports just after 10 a.m. Nov. 26 of an armed man headed towards the Veterans hospital at 7th Street and Indian School Road with the intentions of either killing himself or forcing police responders to kill him, according to an email sent by Mr. Buchanan.

Unmarked police cars followed the man as he drove north past the hospital, eventually turning around in Xavier’s parking lot off of Highland Avenue.

Police stopped the car and found and seized a fully loaded 9mm handgun in the man’s possession, according to Mr. Buchanan. No shots were fired and the suspect was being held in the VA hospital for treatment.

Mr. Buchanan said that the lockdown procedure for this event went smoothly, and the lockdown ended after about 10 minutes.

“We all performed well during this very short lockdown and I feel comfortable with our current procedures,” he said.

BMO bank event causes 3rd lockdown The most recent lockdown occurred Jan.14 after Mr. Buchanan received word from Phoenix Police that there was a shooting on the eighth floor of the BMO bank building on Central Avenue and Camelback Road.

After police apprehended a suspect who was found hiding in a closet they confirmed he was not armed, but highly intoxicated, according to Mr. Buchanan.

The individual was reportedly throwing chairs and breaking glass

within an office space on the eighth floor.

Mr. Buchanan said that this lockdown procedure also went extremely smoothly and Phoenix Police notified him of the situation quickly.

This lockdown lasted about 15 minutes.

Principal Mr. Bob Ryan said the school takes reasonable precautious to safeguard students, which he said is “of paramount importance for us.”

Brophy has a core crisis group of faculty members who have specific duties during an emergency and meet after every lockdown to discuss how the student body and faculty handled the situation, according to Mr. Ryan.

However, he said there are always uncertainties in our society.

“I do believe that we’re a safe campus, but I don’t want to assure anyone of anything though; we live in a dangerous world, and people are sick,” Mr. Ryan said.

Mr. Ryan said too many precautious could be detrimental to the culture of the school and campus. He said hopefully the school cultivates a sense of responsibility and freedom, and the campus is designed to foster that.

He added changing the culture and feel of the campus is not a tradeoff he is willing to make.

“I do believe that it is a safe campus but it is what it is,” Mr. Ryan said. “We don’t have gun turrets in the corners and armed guards walking around checking everyone when they walk through doorways, and if that’s what you want to feel safe then you aren’t going to find it here.”

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Cordova inspires inside, outside classroom

By Christian Guerithault ’14

THE ROUNDUP People from all over the world aspire to come to the United States in search of the American Dream, of more opportunity and a better life.

Mr. Richard Cordova is one of those people.

Mr. Cordova teaches five Spanish classes at Brophy: four Conversational Spanish classes and now one Spanish 2 class, which he took on after Ms. Maria Dominguez’s departure.

Mr. Cordova has been at Brophy since 2011, and he said there are so many things that he loves about the school and teaching.

“Educating the human being is very powerful,” Mr. Cordova said. “Also the spiritual part is powerful and meaningful for me to see every day in every student here at Brophy.”

One of Mr. Cordova’s students, senior Jake Porter ’14, had praise for his teacher.

“I think that Mr. Cordova is a great teacher,” Porter said. “He keeps us engaged and focused by making jokes, but also keep us busy and learning at the same time.”

Photo by Charles Dominguez ’14 Mr. Cordova participating in an interview with The Roundup

Porter said Mr. Cordova is not only a great teacher in class, but he is also an influential person outside of teaching Spanish.

“He is an awesome guy, he’s very fun and relaxed,” Porter said. “He has a ton of influence on the students, especially when he talks about morals and values

in class and leaving your ego at the door.”

Mr. Cordova is originally from Bolivia. He came to Arizona Nov. 16, 1991.

“I went to a Catholic university in Bolivia and after I finished my studies there was a great opportunity to come to Arizona,” Mr. Cordova said. “I

would not call it luck, I would call it a blessing.”

The process of becoming an American citizen can be difficult and time consuming.

“I married an American and through our marriage I became a

citizen,” Mr. Cordova said. “After you do the application it takes about five years.”

This year’s Summit on Human Dignity is on the topic of race, something Mr. Cordova said he has experienced firsthand.

He said he has felt racism in America when going through the immigration process of becoming a citizen.

“You have the sense and the feeling that people look at you in a different way,” Mr. Cordova said. “You feel that and it is hard to ignore.”

Mr. Cordova said he thinks that one day racism will end.

“I think it will end, I think we are responsible to end it,” Mr. Cordova said. “I believe in my heart that we are going to end it and great things are coming.”

Mr. Cordova said Pope Francis is evidence of that.

“The Pope is one example of that, I think we need to follow that example as the leader,” Mr. Cordova said. “It’s a challenge for you, me, and everybody here at Brophy and all over the world to change that and to see everybody as a whole person, not just a color, or a belief, or a particular religion.”

Black Student Union aims to build community, safe zone among students

By Tanner Nypen ’15

THE ROUNDUP Once a week the students of the Black Student Union meet in Mrs. Susan Maynard’s room to gather and socialize.

Mrs. Maynard became the moderator after the former moderator, Mr. Stephen Johnson, moved to another school.

“It’s a place to gather, to socialize, to talk comfortably about the experience of being a black student at Brophy,” Mrs. Maynard said. “To feel like you are in a safe place, to be candid and honest.”

The club seeks to create a better sense of

community and brotherhood among all students.

“Earlier meetings, the kids just went around sharing who they were and what their experience had been at Brophy so far. Sometimes the older kids will ask the younger kids if they have any issues, inquire about their how academics are going,” Mrs. Maynard said. “They just try to be big brothers in a way.”

Instead of having one singular student leader, the club has an executive board of four to five students, one of these students being Isaiah Williams ’15.

“We decide what we are going to do at all the meetings, how we can get the school involved and have discussions about what we are going to do as a

club,” Williams said.

Williams was one of four students chosen to be part of this executive board by previous board members.

“Last year the seniors had picked four of us to be the board for next year, and we could agree or not,” Williams said. “Everyone agreed of course.”

These board members are the one who plan events and discussions to spread the club’s mission to other students.

“In my opinion, the mission of the club is to form a brotherhood at Brophy of students that may seem or feel differently … but all in all aren’t that different at this school,” Williams said.

The club is planning on having speakers during the opening assembly of Summit on Human Dignity, which focuses on race this year. They also are thinking about leading some workshops during the week.

“I know one of the things we want to do for the Summit is highlight personal experiences that students of all races have had … so one thing they are starting to think about is how they can contribute to that,” Mrs. Maynard said. “I hope that it will enrich our understanding that race still matters and that we can’t just sweep it under the rug.”

Middle Eastern Club looks to educate students on array of issues

By Michael Ahearne ’14

THE ROUNDUP The Middle Eastern club offers students a chance to become educated not only about Islam, but also about Christianity, Judaism and other cultural and religious areas in the Middle East.

“The purpose of the Middle Eastern Club and why we thought it was so important for the Brophy community is to educate our peers on many issues regarding the Middle East that they have been raised with that, in our opinion, isn’t necessarily true,” said president and co-founder of the club John Ghazoul ’14.

The club hosts a variety of events, from just normal meetings where students talk about different topics

in Dr. Thomas Donlan’s room, to hosting clothing drives and having guest speakers talk more about Islamic benefits and cultures.

The club hosted guest speaker Ms. Azra Hussain Jan. 17 from a group called the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona to talk about Islamic culture.

The Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona is a civic organization that trains speakers to discuss Islam and Islamic history without proselytizing or promoting Islam, but are practicing Muslims who belong to Islam.

“It was fantastic, she was great,” Dr. Donlan said. “She did a super presentation on cultural history, food history, dance history, history of words relating to medieval Islam and how we see things that are rooted to that history

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today in culture, but we are not aware of it. She’s great and she has agreed to come back.”

Also the club tries its best to help out the community.

Last year over Thanksgiving, the club held a clothing drive to donate clothes to St. Vincent de Paul. With the help of many of the club members, Ghazoul was able to drop off bags of clothing.

Ghazoul said he decided with cofounder Adam Mosharrafa ’14 to create this club at the end of their sophomore year.

“At the end of sophomore year, I got together with Adam Mosharrafa, who’s co-founder and vice president of the club, and we contacted Mr. Donlan,” Ghazoul said. “We decided we’d be able to start the club after the Club Fair in our junior year. We got

everything together end of sophomore year and we started meetings junior year.”

Dr. Donlan said he was enthusiastic to have the opportunity to moderate the club.

“They approached me and immediately I thought it was a great idea because I knew there was a good number of students here at Brophy whose families have ties to the Middle East,” Dr. Donlan said.

Ghazoul said that the club has been fortunate to grow so much since its founding.

“It went from about 20 members every single meeting to about 35-40 every single meeting now,” Ghazoul said.

“We have always had a lot of members on the email list, but we have a consistent

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amount of about 30 people every single meeting now.”

Ghazoul said his background helped motivate him to start this club.

“My Syrian heritage has been very important to me as I have been raised,” Ghazoul said. “My parents tried to raise me very traditionally. I am fluent in Arabic and my parents made sure of that. My background really made me want to help people understand the Middle East better.”

Ghazoul’s favorite part of the club is the involvement he gets from members.

“I really like the fact that members get so involved and everybody asks questions, everybody really wants to know more, they want to learn more, and I think that’s really beneficial to our community in a whole,” Ghazoul said.

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Mandela’s passing shines light on achievements

By William Joseph Borders IV ’16

1995 international championship for rugby.

“Nelson Mandela used rugby as a kind of a way to bond everyone in South Africa and convince the rugby team to win the international championship,” said Jack Fletcher ’16.

THE ROUNDUP Nelson Mandela passed away from a respiratory infection Dec. 5, 2013 in South Africa, at the age of 95.

His life’s work has been seen and has affected people across the globe, including on Brophy’s campus.

“He was a freedom fighter,” said Mr. Christopher Agliano, a religious studies teacher. “He was a public figure and in my mind somebody who transcends this notion that we have of race in order to reach out, break the divide and help others.”

Apartheid was a policy or system of segregation and discrimination on grounds of race in South Africa.

Mandela worked to change this and tried to make it so blacks and whites were seen as equals and could work together.

“He definitely took the first step for future generations to continue what he envisioned for his country,” said Theodore Donley ’16.

“I think what Nelson Mandela, among others, has done, is really break down

Mandela has been compared with people like Ghandi and Martin Luther King Jr. ever since he started reuniting blacks and whites in South Africa. Mandela also had a much different lifestyle before trying to accomplish his goal.

Photo from MCT Campus A poster of Nelson Mandela is seen in the crowd during a memorial service for Nelson Mandela on Dec. 10, 2013

the boundaries of how we view Africa, and how we view race and culture, and

what the important things in this society should be,” Mr. Agliano said.

One way Mandela tried to prove whites and blacks were equal was in the

“I relate to him because of his passive ways of doing things, passive resistance as opposed to aggressive resistance or using force,” said Mr. Joe Klein ’86, a history teacher.

Mandela went to jail for sabotage and was a ruthless communist before making a dramatic change and emerging with a new goal in life.

“In his latter days he was for peace and union, but I don’t think that you should overlook the fact that he was a communist and that he was part of a sabotage military organization,” Donley said. “What he did prior to his arrest wasn’t much like Ghandi or Martin Luther King at all.”

Students, faculty believe racism is still an issue despite improvements

By Austin Norville ’15

THE ROUNDUP Students and faculty believe racism is still a problem today.

“There’s definitely still racism, there always has been and generally always will be,” said Tom Rainer ’15. “You’re never going to be able to get rid of that tension between groups.”

According to Rainer, the reason racism occurs is because it is just a part of human nature.

“You can cut down on it; I think we should focus on that,” Rainer said. “It’s sad to say that but in light of that there is at least still a way we can cut back on it. I think at Summit we should focus less on trying to get rid of it and focus on trying to remedy it.”

This year’s Summit on Human Dignity in March will focus on race.

Mrs. Sue Hornbeck said she also thinks that

there is still racism today, although not as blatant as in the past.

“I certainly think that we are still not at the level where all of humanity is created equal,” Mrs. Hornbeck said. “I think one of the biggest areas is education. It’s not blatant but, it’s the fact that they do it unintentionally.”

According to Mrs. Hornbeck, the fact that some people will not go into struggling communities to teach is borderline racism and the students living in those communities are denied a quality education.

“Education becomes not the quality that we are all lucky to have, then when those students aren’t prepared and then when they do go to college, how many of those students don’t graduate in four years?” Mrs. Hornbeck said. “I think in our hearts it’s unintentional, although a few do it intentionally, the KKK, but I think that’s such a small portion of the population.”

Mrs. Hornbeck said she believes that until we look at humanity as we are all equal, there will

always be a part of racism for anyone of a different race.

“I think Brophy does a great job of (promoting that approach),” Mrs. Hornbeck said. “I think certainly when people come to our campus they are always surprised about how loving we are.”

Mrs. Hornbeck said we need to bring in speakers and be able to reach out to communities and other school campuses.

“I think our Jesuit education calls us to do a good job. Could we do a better job? Certainty; in times gone by we did not have the Black Student Union … I think as a whole we do a pretty good job,” Mrs. Hornbeck said.

Student Chris Hubbard ’15 believes racism is still an issue today as well.

“I do believe there is still racism today. In my case, it involves how smart I am and the fact that I go to Brophy.When I tell most people that I go to Brophy, they are usually not only highly impressed, but a bit skeptical as well,” Hubbard said. “Also, the recent

incident with Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman, after the game, he gave a not so pleasant interview, which lead to a social media explosion of racial slurs against him because he was interviewed while his mindset was still in game time instead of his regular mindset.”

Hubbard thinks the Summit this year should teach students how to deal with racism.

“Brophy should teach us students how to deal with racism, not only as we are afflicted by it, but how we ourselves are racist and how we can deal with it. Everyone is truly a bit racist, even those of color,” Hubbard said.

Hubbard said he does not believe racism will ever end.

“The thing about racism is that we cannot end it. No matter what, there will always be a group of people that are discriminated against. It is also passed down generationally and taught within individual households, so it would be pretty much impossible to completely eradicate racism,” he said.

Race related ‘micro-aggressions’ become more than micro

By Garrison Murphy ’15

THE ROUNDUP He stands at about 5’7, has sandy blonde hair, bright blue eyes and seemingly boundless amounts of energy.

Matt Figueroa ’15 is more affectionately known as “Fig.” Although most wouldn’t know without meeting him, his heritage is primarily Cuban.

“I am Cuban, but I have blonde hair and blue eyes,” Figueroa said as he walked by the grassy area in front of Brophy Hall.

“When it comes to me telling someone I’m Cuban it really strikes them because Cubans usually have dark complexion, and I obviously am the opposite of that … although I actually identify as Latino.”

Figueroa said that he has never been the target of racial prejudice, but feels that the issue of passive or inadvertent racism is an often overlooked

phenomenon, especially on the Brophy campus.

“Brophy definitely has a wide range of views, but I really see it everywhere,” Figueroa said.

The occurrence he is experiencing is known worldwide as an aspect of a behavior called micro-aggression.

Different from passive-aggression, micro-aggression is characterized by seemingly unremarkable comments that have a deeper and more hurtful intended meaning, usually regarding race or gender.

This is very similar to a “backhandedcomplement” in which the aggressor uses the vessel of a compliment to disguise an insult.

The issue was recently brought to light by photographer Kiyun who photographed and posted online 21 individuals who claimed to have been

victims of racial micro-aggression. View the photos at www.buzzfeed.com/ hnigatu/racial-microagressions-youhear-on-a-daily-basis.

Each person held a sign with an example of a micro-aggressive statement pertaining to their race or ethnicity, such as “You’re really pretty, for a dark skin girl.”

When asked for local examples students pointed to the tendency for non-Hispanics to label all Hispanic individuals as Mexican “It’s kind of become a social norm to just classify Hispanics as Mexican even though a lot aren’t,” said Christian Franco ’15. “Even though I am of Mexican descent I could see how it would be harmful to someone.”

The term micro-aggression was first seen in the early 1970s when discovered

by Harvard Medical Professor Chester

Pierce.

It came into the public’s eye three years later when Mary Rowe of Massachusetts Institute of Technology released a full analysis of the behavior stating that it is characterized by, “brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional.”

Isn’t aggression something that requires intent?

“A lot of these are said in an innocuous way or in the form of a question … but thoughts and words have consequences, even if they are not intended,” said English teacher Mr. John Damaso ’97. “I am certain that there have been comments I have made that have been perceived as aggressive, and it doesn’t matter if I intended it or not,” Mr. Damaso introduced this concept to his students in the month of December

when he shared the 21 photos of microaggression taken by Kiyun to his AP English III class.

“I wanted you guys to see a contemporary connection that these are ideas that we have been struggling with as a country for hundreds of years and as a species forever,” Mr. Damaso said.

With the 2014 Summit on Human Dignity approaching, this topic will be considered by the wider community.

Figueroa said before making a generalization or comment about an individual’s race or ethnicity it’s best to get to know them first.

“It is really more than the color of your skin or the way you speak, it’s more your character and not the complexion of your skin,” Figueroa said. “Character should come before anything.”

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Conversations more important than simple solutions

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s a senior, I’ve benefitted from Trust me on this one: If you approach three years of the Summit on the Summit without preconceived Human Dignity. notions, you’re given the opportunity In every conversation following the to learn a lot of great information from Summit, there was always someone who wondrously intelligent presenters. would say that the Summit was great at Even if the Summit only presents presenting a problem that we the issue, that shouldn’t face, but didn’t tell us how to underscore our need for fix it. thoughtful discourse.

Whether or not you’ve This year especially, the attended a Summit yet, Summit is dealing with an you’re bound to hear at least issue that, in our culture, one of your peers share this is both incredibly sensitive same sentiment—even if and incredibly important. they read this column.

While some might have, It’s not always about with the election of

By Charles Louis Dominguez ’14 President easy answers, though.

Barack The Roundup For those of you Obama in 2008, who’ve never experienced the Summit, concluded that we live in a post-racial and for those of you who might feel as society, this is far from the truth. though it’s simply a week to take a break Our conviction that racism is no from your usual schedule, I offer this longer an issue is part of what purports advice to you: Approach the Summit incidents of racism and injustice. with the most open mind you can and With such a pressing issue, it’s unlikely always consider the possibility that your that we’re going to be presented with a viewpoint is flawed. ready-made solution.

As the Opinions Editor for The If you find yourself overwhelmed by Roundup, I cannot possibly over- this, please don’t conclude that our emphasize the importance of well- world is a lost cause. developed opinions or open-minded In the case of many topics, including people to a well-functioning society. this one, the solution isn’t the endgame;

Photo by Dalton Radcliffe ’13 Mr. Ryan Hubbell led a student assembly Feb. 22, 2013 to introduce last year’s Summit on Human Dignity.

it’s equally important that we have our conversations and dialogues— sometimes conversations and dialogues are the solution.

And if a solution is necessary, it’s part

of our social responsibility to try and think of one. Plenty of great minds are already working on it, so we’re in good company.

The Summit on Human Dignity

could be one of the most formative experiences of your Brophy career and should be treated as such. Easy answers or not.

Staff Editorial

Journalists, newspapers allow open discourse on racial issues The Issue: Racism continues to be a hot-button issue in America.

Our Stance: Media can facilitate dialogue and candid conversation on this often inflammatory issue and shed further light on the problems we face today.

A potentially controversial topic in any setting, race is typically considered a “red flag” issue in journalism.

This does not mean journalists should shy away from the subject, but they do need to approach it with care.

Taking the importance of this subject into consideration, journalists should report race issues—as long as they acknowledge that this topic needs to be approached with care and understanding, as doing otherwise could lead to

offensive or inaccurate work.

We have extensively covered the topic of racism in this month’s edition of The Roundup.

As a result, this edition had to be approached with great finesse; we strived to accurately report our surroundings while considering all sides of the issues.

Erik Meyer ’14 wrote the main Summit on Human Dignity article.

In Meyer’s article, Ms. Megan McDonald said that this year’s Summit will address various topics involving race.

“Based on our title ‘Beyond Color Blind,’ it’s not a question of not seeing color, it’s not a question of not seeing race. (It’s) that race is important, it’s informative, it’s very close to people’s hearts and experiences so it’s not being color blind, it’s beyond

that,” Ms. McDonald said. “Seeing differences, celebrating differences and kind of using that in the best way. Shedding light on places that are dark, things that we don’t understand or ignore or don’t see is important too.”

After going through the process of finding, writing and editing stories that pertain to the subject of race, we have realized that written journalism, much like the Summit, presents a powerful vehicle for open conversations about issues.

Case in point: The authors of this very editorial come from very diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, including Mexican, French, Indian and white, and the amazing part is that those backgrounds don’t matter when it comes to reading words on a page.

What matters to you, the reader, are the words,

not the skin color of those who penned them.

Unfortunately too many media outlets do not always pay heed to red flags and can turn their products into ways to propagate misinformation and opinions spun as facts.

Not all journalism is like that, though, and we believe newspapers are an ideal setting for open discourse regarding race and the problems surrounding the issues we face today, but only when approached with prudent sensitivity and finesse.

Staff editorial by Charles Louis Dominguez ’14, Christian Guerithault ’14, Aakash Jain ’14 & P. Erik Meyer ’14 Staff editorials represent the view of The Roundup. Share your thoughts by e-mailing roundup@brophybroncos.org or leave comments online at roundup.brophyprep.org.

Hands-on learning strengthens science education, classroom enthusiasm Nearly 25 percent of American will eventually compete for jobs in an increasingly high-tech parents say their global economy. children’s schools do According to the same not emphasize science NPR article, one critique enough, according to a from parents is that December 2013 NPR science education in the article.

United States tends to Last year’s Program emphasize memorization for International of facts rather than Student Assessment study indicated that intellectual curiosity

By Aakash Jain ’14 the United States or exploration.

The Roundup ranks 28th globally While it is true that, in science education. just like any other These statistics are troubling, academic subject, there is a certain especially considering that U.S. students level of memorization required to study

science, schools should seek to not only instruct but also inspire their students through an increased focus on hands-on learning.

Personally, these kinds of learning experiences have been the most meaningful for me.

Memorizing solubility rules in chemistry class is not nearly as fun or constructive as actually mixing together lead nitrate and potassium iodide solutions and observing the bright yellow precipitate that forms.

At the same time, hands-on learning experiences are meaningless without a strong foundation of knowledge of the

relevant topics.

Thus, the ideal classroom combines hands-on learning with traditional forms of studying, such as lecture and readings from textbooks, in order to provide students with ample opportunities to grapple with scientific ideas and learn about their real-world applications.

Most importantly, this kind of a well-rounded education not only maximizes students’ learning but can also potentially stimulate interest and enthusiasm in the classroom.

The NPR article provides some examples of recent efforts to stimulate interest and curiosity regarding the

sciences among America’s youth—from elementary school students making lava rocks in a San Francisco organization called the Mission Science Workshop to teachers developing new national science standards in Minnesota that emphasize critical thinking and engaging students in practicing science.

However, much more work must be done in this area in order for the United States to improve its science education and give the next generation the opportunity to be successful in tomorrow’s highly competitive job market.

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Airport policies elicit mixed reaction TSA security offers legitimate protection National security is an important part These counter measures have been vital of any developed country; the ability of a to the safety of our country. government to protect its citizens is vital In 2012 alone, around 33,600 people to its legitimacy. were either killed or wounded in global Preventative measures are the first terrorist attacks, mostly in undeveloped line of defense. The public or insecure countries such often sees national security at as Afghanistan and Nigeria, work when it comes to travel, according to National especially at airports.

Consortium of the Study of The real issue has come up Terrorism and Responses to from those who oppose high Terrorism. security in airports.

The groups most Recently, there has been responsible for these an issue with racial profiling. attacks would be the People are claiming Taliban, according

By Reese M. Krantz ’16 unfair treatment to the NCSTRT The Roundup under the belief that organization, their ethnicity is impacting their social with more than 525 attacks in 2012, stance. accounting for 1,842 total killed.

Racial profiling exists, there is no doubt That’s an average of 3.51 deaths per about that, and is wrong, but it is relative attack. to sample size. Many people travel on a This count has only risen in these sorts daily basis, all colors and physiques, but of countries since. the foreigners seem to be stopped more Without safe travel, those responsible often. for the deaths could more easily make These claims have warranted action their way into our own country and by the government, and some people the United States fails to uphold its believe that less security is better for governmental duty to serve the state. everyone.

This hurts our global legitimacy as a This is the wrong course of action to government and could lead to peaces take on this issue. If we want to secure broken and internal turmoil. our borders while keeping fair treatment Even if the TSA hasn’t ever truly of ethnic groups, we must keep our stopped an act of terrorism, they act security as it is. as vital detergents to such attacks and Since 9/11, airports have been have become important, if annoying, protected by the Aviation and guardians of intercontinental travel.

Transportation Security Act of 2001, If the future is one without travel an act which created the TSA within security I fear for what could be the U.S Department of Transportation exploited. and required metal detectors at security The last line of defense is not always checks and potential to x rays. the best line of defense.

Excessive TSA security measures need change Don’t you just love lines at airports, especially going detectors, full-body scanners, conveyor belts and through security? screening rooms waiting ahead and eagerness for Airport security in the United States is controlled flying plummets.

by TSA and, love it or not, security is important.

Not only that, but the lines tend to stretch mercilessly However, the extent of airport security in the from to entrance to exit, often moving as fast as a snail United States far exceeds necessity. riding a tortoise.

The Transportation Security Administration Because of these many little nitpicks, was first formed Nov. 19, 2001 when Congress flying often seems a cumbersome and enacted the Aviation and Transportation brutal activity.

Security Act. Besides being annoying, recent TSA Just nine days earlier, the Sept. 11 attacks measures tend to encourage racial drove fear deep in to the hearts of U.S. citizens profiling, which reflects badly on the With the threat of terrorism looming, added United States as a whole. security measures were absolutely Quite often these policies necessary to ensure our safety. allow TSA officers to target

By Cameron M. Bray ’16 Twelve years have passed since then. minorities with more The Roundup Times have changed and so must U.S. freedom and without fear of policies in order to remain relevant and beneficial. consequences.

As Charles Darwin once said: “It is not the strongest TSA policy states: “TSA will always incorporate of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent random and unpredictable security measures that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable throughout the airport and no individual will be that survives.” guaranteed expedited screening in order to retain a While terrorist attacks remain fairly common certain element of randomness to prevent terrorists worldwide, they are beginning to subside. from gaming the system.”

According to The Washington Post, 14,415 attacks Basically, TSA officers can target passengers on a were reported worldwide in 2007 and 10,283 were whim and subject them to questioning and screening. reported in 2011.

TSA does not need to be abolished nor do all the Surely the United States could loosen the reins on security checkpoints have to disappear all at once. security now that the threat is shrinking and security TSA security merely needs to lessen as terrorism technology continues improving. does so in the Unites States.

In its current state, airport security is excessive and While 40 attacks and nine fatal attacks were only serves to bother travelers coming in or out of the reported in 2001, nine attacks and one fatal attacks airports. were reported in 2011, according to The Washington For example, all travelers now have to remove their Post. shoes before going through the scanner due to one Moreover, additional control needs to be given to failed shoe bomb attempt more than 10 years ago. the supervisors of TSA officers so that racial profiling Travelers now enter the security checkpoints with does not remain a prevalent issue in U.S. airports. reluctance and sigh, thinking “Oh fun, I get to go In general, security needs to change so that flying can through security.” become a more expedient venture and an altogether I sure do. more pleasant experience for all passengers.

Every time I go to the airport, I think of the metal

Affirmative Action needs reform, should focus more on root of problem It was in the spring of 1961 when the President Kennedy’s, the highly debated words “affirmative action” were first and vexed issue eventually hit the publicly strung together on President classroom in 1964 as a part of President John F. Kennedy’s Executive Lyndon B. Johnson’s Civil Order 10925.

Rights Act. Fifty-three years and eight Today, the effects induced separate federal “affirmative by these legislative acts action” bills later the status are being felt by students of the innovative bill and of all racial and ethnic its successors remain background across the controversial. country.

While effective at For many nonproviding a more minority students

By Garrison Murphy ’15 integrated classroom there is a feeling The Roundup environment and of discontent and providing opportunities for students frustration regarding the current policies who otherwise would not have them, on race within educational institutions. affirmative action policies have many “I think it’s racist, it favors people flaws and need to be revisited. based on their race … I don’t see why “It’s pretty important,” said Gus you could favor people over other Laurin ’15. “It affects a lot of people, groups of people if someone is more especially students.” qualified and you don’t accept them just The initial order, an effort to create because of race; that’s racial inequality,” equality in the workforce, stated that said Andrew Webb ’15. employers are to “take affirmative action According to the Thomas J. Espenshade to ensure that applicants are employed, and Alexandria Walton Radford’s 2009 and that employees are treated equally book “No Longer Separate, Not Yet during employment, without regard Equal: Race and Class in Elite College to their race, creed, color, or national Admission and Campus Life,” a black origin.” student with a similar application to After multiple revisions and related a white student applying to the same autonomous bills building on top of university receives equal to a 310

point SAT boost just for being a certain and slowly ease off the gas. In this case ethnicity. the driver being legislature, the car While many students may feel that being affirmative action policies and quotas are unfair or racist, some of those the icy road signifies the amount of who are affected racial tension and positively believe “While effective at providing inequality present in that what they are a more integrated classroom our society. experiencing is In 1961 the road environment and providing an act of penance was frozen over. for the centuries opportunities ... , affirmative What about in action policies have many of unjust or 2014? flaws and need to be cruel treatment “The initial implemented on intentions might revisited.” them. have been good, but “When people the outcome would refer to it as be contrary to the reverse racism, intentions,” said it is kind of weird because it was over David Hall ’15. “It’s bad because now a hundred years that blacks and other someone could consider you a racist if races were persecuted, and I guess it’s you aren’t a supporter.” kind of a way to make up for it,” said It’s true; affirmative action policies Isaiah Williams ’15, a member of the do their job of creating diversity and Black Student Union. “In my case it’s keeping minorities in the big picture positive for me, but I can see why white despite economic inequalities, but in this people wouldn’t be in favor of it because day and age is the Federal Government’s it goes against them in some cases.” involvement still necessary?

The predicament is very similar to A cursory glance at minority related driving around a bend on an icy road; statistics gathered by the U.S census the worst thing to do is overcorrect or bureau reveals data that is strikingly slam on the breaks and possibly lose grim. The median household income grip or veer off the paved road. The gap between white families and black best thing to do is keep the wheel firm families is large enough to purchase

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a 2013 Chevy Camaro and it hasn’t narrowed in the last 50 years.

According to a 2012 “Kids Count” poll, black children are 33 percent more likely to live in an impoverished are then white children, and if income gap statistics and poverty rates seem redundant from yesteryear’s summit, consider that on average, our schools today are more segregated than in 1980.

So the Federal government may actually be doing the right thing in stepping in on this issue. But affirmative action policies have been in effect since March of 1961, and there haven’t been any significant shifts in demographics since the early 1980s. Using the fact that this same issue has been stagnant for the past 30 years as evidence, the system is inherently ineffective.

Instead of using quotas to incentivize diversity at educational facilities and workplaces, the legislature should focus more on the root of the problem – home life and early education.

The road is still extremely icy but slowly thawing.

Instead of overcorrecting in different directions it’s time for current politicians pull over to the side of the road and put on a set of snow tires before continuing on.

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Brewer’s changes to CPS policies bode badly for neglected children In cavalier fashion, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer Associated Press. “And now she just did another announced Jan. 13 that she was “abolishing Child appointee for what seems like a new entity without any input from Protective Services as we know it” us again.” and replacing it with a new program In addition, reporting directly to her. her appointed For a variety of reasons, this is leaders of the bad news for neglected and abused program don’t children across the state. First, exactly seem Gov. Brewer doesn’t know what she like the right is doing. people for She initiated the “Division the job. of Child Safety and Family

By Riley Morrison ’16 The leader Services” without first having The Roundup of the new figured out whether she had money to fund the program, and without consulting program, Charles Flanagan, has had quite an illustrious job many of the concerned Arizona lawmakers.

“Quite frankly, her appointee that was heading up history.

According to the Arizona Department of Juvenile CPS is what got us in this mess in the first place,” said House Minority Leader Rep. Chad Campbell Corrections website, Flanagan “has more than 28 during an interview with Bob Christie of the years of correctional experience... serving as a

warden at two prison complexes, assistant director, work force development administrator and CEO of Correctional Industries.”

In more recent years Flanagan has been overseeing the team that investigated problems in CPS. In what way does running a prison qualify him for the job of watching out for neglected children?

Hopefully tough love won’t be his approach.

In addition, Gov. Brewer was one of the people who created the CPS budget issues that led to scandals within the agency in the first place.

According to a 2012 article by Mary K. Reinhart on AZCentral.com, “state budget cuts lengthened

“For a variety of reasons, this is bad news for neglected and abused children across the state.”

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waiting lists for subsidized child care, domesticviolence shelters, substance-abuse programs and health care.”

Guess who had to sign off on those budget cuts.

Instead of starting entirely new programs from the ground up with equal budgets, wouldn’t it make more sense to simply give more money to the grossly underfunded program that already exists?

Since Brewer’s ascendancy to governor, I haven’t been much of a fan.

She shook her finger at the president of our country, signed racist and stereotypical SB1070 into law and loosened gun regulations after the Newtown shooting to the point of “no background check required” insanity.

All in all, it saddens me that Brewer is attempting to make the situation with CPS better.

I can only see her involvement making it worse.

CIA drone strikes spread fear abroad, reflect badly on U.S. Several years ago, I received a toy UAVs, Remotely Piloted Aircraft, helicopter for Christmas. or drones, are gaining I crashed it a lot. The prominence as the situation helicopter rammed full in the Middle East boils. speed into everything: 294 weapons were released books, walls, doors, you by drones in Afghanistan name it. in 2011, while 506 were From that young age, released the following year, I learned I would not according to The Guardian. grow up to pilot Drones strikes in Unmanned Aerial Pakistan and Yemen

By Cameron M. Bray ’16 Vehicles for the U.S. have hunted down key The Roundup military. targets such as al Qaeda

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leader Anwar al-Awlaki, who died Sept.

30, 2011 in a CIA drone strike.

Besides key targets, 2,528 to 3,648 people have died as result of drone strikes, in Pakistan since 2004, according to The Huffington Post.

Between 416 and 948 of these people were civilians, not threats.

This is unacceptable. And yet, President Barack Obama continues to defend the drone program.

“Let us remember that the terrorists we are after target civilians,” President

“Curling.”

– Andrew Paddison

Obama said to the National Defense University as reported by The Huffington Post. “And the death toll from their acts of terrorism against Muslims dwarfs any estimate of civilian casualties from drone strikes.”

This reasoning seems sound at first but we must remember, two wrongs don’t make a right.

By killing innocent civilians, we become the very people we swore to destroy.

We spread fear when our drones kill

“Bobsledding.”

– Austin Inglett ’15

’15

“Snowboarding.”

– Cesar Castro Banaga ’16

civilians and destroy homes.

In order to beat terrorism, we have to hold ourselves to a higher standard than the terrorists. Otherwise, we are only damaging ourselves and our reputation abroad.

As Mark Twain said: “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”

The United States needs to curtail the drone program before its international reputation crashes and burns.

“Bobsledding.”

– Johnny Moran ’14

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Grant races toward collegiate career at Miami

Photo by William Joseph Borders IV ’16 Bobby Grant ’14 spends time on the track practicing his hurdles during preseason training.

Senior sprinter strives to break Allen’s current 300-hurdles record, have success at University of Miami

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fter three years of winning races and setting records, Bobby Grant ’14 has decided to take his track talents to the University of Miami next fall.

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school was the right fit for him.

“It was an excellent choice for him to go to the University of Miami,” said coach Mr. Bill Kalkman. “We are really looking forward to this season and towards a state championship.”

He received a full scholarship and will be one of four incoming freshman on the track team.

It was difficult for Grant to make a final decision on a university because he said he liked almost all of the four universities he had visited.

He visited Texas Christian University, University of California, Miami University and the University of Tennessee.

He visited the University of Miami twice before making his final decision.

“I took one more visit after going to the University of Tennessee and I realized that Miami was the school for me,” Grant said.

This year Grant is looking to break Devon Allen’s ’13 previous record in the 300-hurdles.

“He is an extremely fast sprinter and he is the best at the hurdles,” Mr. Kalkman said.

One of the main reasons Grant chose Miami was due to the fact that they wanted him compete in categories that he felt the most comfortable in.

“I chose to commit to Miami because the education is great, they’re a top-40 institution, their track team is on the right track and they’re building a whole new facility,” Grant said. “It’s really

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exciting and I love being in Miami.”

Grant waited until late November to announce his final decision and said he is looking forward to a successful career in Miami.

“When I went to Miami I instantly fell in love with the school, campus, coaches and especially the team,” Grant said.

Miami has a strong coaching staff.Their coach, Amy Deen, was the head coach of the Olympic track team in 2012.

“We are going to make some waves in the ACC,” Grant said.

Grant will be running the 110-hurdles, 200-hurdles, 400-hurdles as well as all of the relays.

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Photo by Cory Wyman ’16 The Brophy wrestling team trains Tuesday, Jan. 21, for an upcoming meet.

“I chose to commit to Miami because the education is great, they’re a top40 institution, their track team is on the right track and they’re building a whole new facility.”

-Bobby Grant ’14

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Basketball attempts to finish strong, makes push for playoffs him, he took his time and he handled himself pretty well,” Mr. Fuller said.

The Broncos started slowly and ended the first quarter down by 10, but rallied back and entered halftime down 33-31.

As the second half began the Broncos had momentum; however, they failed to ever gain a solid lead.

The Firebirds pulled away as the fourth quarter went on thanks to a dunk and a number of threes, which fired up the Chaparral bench and fans.

“I knew we’d play hard, I knew we’d compete because it’s become our rival. I was just hoping that we didn’t get over excited where we let our nerves take over and not execute,” Mr. Fuller said.

Basketball edges Westwood with aggressive play

Brophy 59 Westwood 47

By J.P. Hajjar ’16

THE ROUNDUP In Brophy’s first game since the McClintock Tournament, the Broncos outlasted Westwood, Thursday, Jan. 9 in a physical game.

A defensive effort led to a much needed win for the Broncos as they defeated Westwood 59-47.

Fred Erlandson ’15 led the team with 11 rebounds and added 10 points in the team’s effort.

Guard Matt Stark ’15 scored 15 points and had five rebounds in the win.

As the game progressed, the play got more and more physical.

Head coach Mr. Tony Fuller said he thought the team just needed to “concentrate on just playing basketball, not fighting.”

In doing so, Mr. Fuller made the decision to go with a bigger lineup with Michael Kempton ’15 and Erlandson in at the same time.

Kempton finished the night with five points, seven rebounds and two blocks.

“We came together as a team and talked each other through (the physical play of Westwood),” said Bo Brunkhorst ’16. “We were really supporting each other out there and did not get down on each other.”

Basketball overtakes Horizon in final quarter, shoots for playoffs

Brophy 51 Horizon 42

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Broncos drop game to rival Chaparral

Chaparral 68 Brophy 58

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Photo by Nick Park ’15 Mason Zwillinger ’15 goes up for a layup against Westview Dec. 6.

In a game with a number of momentum swings, the Broncos could not quite pull out a victory Wednesday, Jan. 16 against the Chaparral Firebirds.

Despite having a student section of equal size and

energy, the Firebirds had home court advantage and the last say as they stormed the court after their victory.

Erlandson played a significant role in the paint posting eight points by the end of the first half.

“Fred was a force down there, went inside to

Thanks in large part to a fourth quarter in which the Broncos outscored their opponent by 10 points, Brophy was able to pull ahead of Horizon Wednesday, Jan. 29 for the 51-42 win.

After leading 22-15 at halftime, Brophy cooled down and went into the fourth quarter down by one.

“The reason they got the lead was because we started taking shots we couldn’t make, we were a little cold from the outside,” Mr. Fuller said.

Needing a spark, they changed their offensive approach in the fourth quarter.

According to Mr. Fuller, his team started going back inside the paint while trying to draw some fouls, which was the reason they were able to make a comeback.

Erlandson was constantly fed the ball in the post, finishing with 10 points and multiple offensive rebounds to give his team second chance points.

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Wrestling pins 13-12 record, looks to get healthier for state tournament “Wrestling’s kind of bittersweet, it’s kind of fun but at the same time it’s really hard so sometimes you just want to go home.”

—Michael Morris ’14

Wrestlers place in local tournaments

By Brendan C. Hinkle ’16

THE ROUNDUP The wrestling team was currently 13-12 as of Jan. 14, and is hoping to get healthier so they can push as many students to the state tournament as possible.

The team is nearing the end of their season and their coach said they are, for the most part, proud of how they have done.

“We’ve had maybe a couple of letdowns this season,” said Mr. Jose Leyba ’94.

“It’s really hard because a lot of nights we might have two or three matches, or

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in tournaments as many as five in one day. Even if we start out the day kind of slow, we have one or two bad rounds, the team will always finish strong, and that’s a testament to their will and heart not to give up.”

The varsity team went to Manresa for a retreat back in the fall to set goals for the new season.

“When we go up to Manresa it is more team building, and we don’t do any conditioning or training,” Mr. Leyba said. “We spend time talking not so much about the sport of wrestling but our goals as a team and as individuals.”

Michael Morris ’14, who placed fifth individually at the Deer Valley tournament, said the team works as a group.

“We had a pretty good match against

Boulder Creek, like probably our best match,” he said. “We’ve had a few downsides but it happens in any sport.

We’ve actually been pretty tough this year. We’re not the best technicians but we’re doing pretty good this year.”

The varsity team went 1-2 in the January tournament featuring North, Chaparral and Boulder Creek high schools. But Mr. Leyba said they “battled toe to toe” against Boulder Creek, and that the junior varsity team was 3-0 in the tournament.

Over the Christmas break the team competed in the Mile High Challenge in Prescott, where Jack Garcia ’15 placed fifth.

According to Mr. Leyba, Garcia is 23-5 on the year. Morris is 25-4 this season.

Anthony Brady ’16 and Kipp Charlton ’14 are both 18-10.

The team competes against top schools in the state, challenging the wrestlers.

“Wrestling’s kind of bittersweet, it’s kind of fun but at the same time it’s really hard so sometimes you just want to go home,” Morris said. “It’s pretty fun to wrestle. Like after practice yesterday we didn’t want to go but afterwards we were like ‘man that’s pretty fun.’”

The team also has one of its largest tournaments coming up this month. The Flowing Wells tournament is Jan. 18 and 19, and features 36 schools from all over the Valley, as well as schools from New Mexico, Texas and California.

“I definitely think a few of us could place in the tournament,” Morris said.

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Baseball’s Succow enjoys mentoring students, developing players Players say Succow grants them opportunity to grow on the field

By J.P. Hajjar ’16

THE ROUNDUP Mr. Tom Succow is a college counselor and the head coach for the varsity baseball team.

Mr. Succow said he enjoys his job as a college counselor and mentoring students as they head to college.

“I like working with individuals, especially college counseling,” Mr. Succow said. “I really enjoy working and directing young people in the college process in helping or assisting them in achieving their goals of attempting to get into the universities of their choice.”

Ryan Castellani ’14 said he appreciates Mr. Succow as a coach and a counselor.

“As a counselor, he has just helped me with the whole process,” Castellani said. “He has just helped me with the whole application process and just taught me really how to get it all done.”

Mr. Succow has been at Brophy for 38 years, and has coached baseball as well as football.

“As a child, I was always interested in athletics and originally I started out wanting to be a high school football coach,” Mr. Succow said. “ I did coach football here for 20 years. I coached under Mr. (Tim) Sanford, but the opportunity came about also to coach baseball, which I love. I’ve been here since the fall of 1975, so this is my 39th year here.”

His players said they respect him for the way he helps them develop.

“He’s a good coach,” said Adrian Zubia ’15. “He knows his players well and does a good job.”

Castellani said Mr. Succow was the one who gave him the opportunity to become the player he is now.

“He takes charge and always has a plan,” Castellani said. “He is ready to go everyday.”

Mr. Succow attended two different colleges before making the move to Phoenix.

“I began my education in New Jersey, and I attended community college for a couple of years, attended Seton Hall University and then I transferred out here to ASU,” Mr. Succow said.

He made the move to Phoenix since the love of his life came here first.

“By that time I was tired of the east coast and wanted to move west,” Mr. Succow said. “My wife, we were boyfriend/girlfriend, high school sweethearts, she moved here with her family and I followed. Shortly afterwards we got engaged we have been married almost 42 years.”

Mr. Succow’s wife’s side of the family lives in Arizona, along with his brother; however, most of his family still lives on the east coast.

“I have a brother that lives here, I have a sister that lives in Ohio, but I do have family on the East Coast in the New Jersey, New York area,” Mr. Succow said.

Photo by J.P. Hajjar ’16 Mr. Succow pitches batting practice to the varsity baseball team after school.

Hockey caps off regular season with 8-6-6 record, seeks momentum going into playoffs “We have a concept of ‘for the boys’ which is basically, not doing it for yourself but for your teammates. You sacrifice yourself and your body to block a slap-shot so Turcott doesn’t have to.”

—Carter Hale ’14

Team relies on veterans to be role models for younger players

By Reece M. Krantz ’16

THE ROUNDUP Crisp ice shearing, wooden sticks cracking and rubber pucks flying as players check each other into the boards.

This season, the Brophy varsity hockey team leads the D1 league with a 8-6-6 record through 20 games.

They faced and surpassed rivals Pinnacle High School in standings with a total of 37 points to 35, leading the D1 Division.

Kyle Perez ’14 leads the team with

a total of 23 points, making up 13 goals and 10 assists. This ties him with the 5th highest scorer in the league.

The junior varsity team holds a 9-4-6 record through 19 games, good enough to keep them in the top three in the league.

Junior varsity sits stagnant in third place with 34 points from games, just above rival Pinnacle with 33 points.

Sophomore Ethan Shoop ’16 is the top JV scorer with 20 goals and 14 assists for a total of 34 points, good enough for highest in the league.

“As a team we are slowly improving as the season moves along, although we need to pick up the tempo for the playoffs,” said goalie Alan Turcott ’14, who was recently awarded with the

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“most saves” at the D1 skills competition.

To achieve this, the team relies on veterans as role models.

“Our team can improve by being able to finish out the games with more victories and not giving up leads,” Turcott said. “As an individual I can achieve this goal by continuing to set an example for the younger guys by working hard and making plays.”

Carter Hale ’14 is a center and captain for the varsity team.

“As one of the captains, it’s my job to set an example for the younger guys and exemplify for the boys on the team,” Hale said.

The team hopes to create success in the upcoming playoff games this March.

The regular hockey season lasts from

Aug. 30 to Jan. 25, when playoffs take place.

“This season we currently just got knocked out of first place, we are going through a little slump right now but we just came out of it,” Hale said. “We are back on the rise.”

Playoffs are on the horizon and both squads are in a good position.

“We have a concept of ‘for the boys’ which is basically, not doing it for yourself but for your teammates. You sacrifice yourself and your body to block a slap-shot so Turcott doesn’t have to,” Hale said. “The name on the front is more important than the one on the back.”

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Soccer finishes regular season undefeated

Photos by Nick Park ’15 At left, Wyatt Dial ’16 kicks the ball against Notre Dame Dec. 10. At right, Fergus Shanks ’15 moves the ball past a Notre Dame defender. Brophy beat Notre Dame 2-0.

Soccer finishes 2-1 in January Florida tournament, faces off against nation’s top teams

By J.P. Hajjar ’16

THE ROUNDUP Soccer traveled to Montverde, Fla. Jan. 15-19 for the third annual Montverde Academy Soccer

Tournament.

The Broncos finished 2-1, defeating North Broward Prep 5-1 and West Orange 2-1 in penalty kicks.

They fell to American Heritage, Plantation 2-1 in penalties.

They hold a 13-2 record on the season and have four regular season games remaining until the state tournament.

John Rea ’16 and Phil Mourikes ’14 were named to the All-Tournament Team after their performances.

Rea also won the “Golden Boot” award.

Rea, forward, scored five goals in three games and Mourikes goal-keeper, saved back-to-back penalty kicks to win a game against West Orange.

Senior guard Bottini shows veteran leadership, enjoys team mentality this season

By Michael Scheinert ’16

THE ROUNDUP Ever since the first grade, Romano Bottini ’14 has had a love for basketball.

As captain of the varsity basketball team, Bottini said this season is particularly special.

He is a veteran presence to the seniors and especially the two-thirds of the team that consists of juniors and sophomores.

According to Bottini, his favorite part about his senior season is the leadership role he must assume.

He said this year’s team is his favorite one yet that he has had the opportunity to play with.

“My favorite part about the game is simply being part of a team,” Bottini said. “I know that as this year progresses, the memories will last forever and there’s nothing better than that.”

Bottini said he enjoys the Brophy basketball program because it is very organized, with an emphasis on teamwork and sticking together as one unit.

He added that head coach Mr. Tony Fuller has had a huge influence on him and that he admires how he runs the program with a style similar to a collegiate one.

“Waking up every day has a purpose,” Bottini said. “My motivation is knowing we have the opportunity to win a state championship and my goal is to make my senior season as memorable as possible.”

Co-captain Conor Triplett ’14 has been with him throughout their basketball journeys.

“I’ve been lucky to play with and against Romano since elementary school,” Triplett said. “He has always been a tough player, both physically and mentally. He has a tireless work ethic and is always working on ways to help make himself and his team better.

I know that when I’m on the floor with Romano, he will always have my back, give his full effort and help me lead our squad.”

Bottini said he does not model his style of play after a specific player

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Rapa: Music composition ‘like reading a book’

By Aakash Jain ’14

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enior Phillip Rapa ’14 has directed and written music for several Student Theater musicals such as “A Very Potter Musical” and “Pokemusical,” and hopes to study music composition in college.

Rapa has played the piano since he was five years old and has also added the synthesizer, guitar and percussion to his repertoire over the years.

A self-described “chord progression go-to guy,” Rapa said years of practice and experience have made him very comfortable with the language of music.

“Over the years you learn to read very quickly, I can just build chords very quickly,” Rapa said. “It’s like reading a book for me.”

Rapa added that his creative process often involves a great deal of trial and error and experimentation with different sounds.

“I sit at my piano or keyboard at home and I just goof around with certain chords,” Rapa said. “I just mess with chords until I find something I like.”

Rapa said he has been composing a lot recently in order to submit portfolios as part of his college applications.

Jacob Browning ’14, who has known Rapa since freshman year when they played in the pit orchestra of the musical “Hairspray” together, said that his best quality is his determination.

Photo by Cory Wyman ’16 Phillip Rapa ’14 plays a piano in one of the practice rooms on the third floor of Eller.

“He has a certain mindset how something is going to be and he’s very determined to make sure everyone’s motivated to go with him,” Browning said. “It’s always a good place where he tries to take you … at the end it’s always

a great product.”

Rapa said he appreciates almost all genres of music. Browning added that he is a fan of Eminem, which Rapa confirmed.

“I enjoy show tunes obviously because

I’ve done a lot of musicals,” Rapa said.

“But I enjoy most music other than hardcore rap, though I do like some Eminem songs … I’m actually a fan of country music because the artists are playing real

instruments.”

Rapa will direct and compose music for the Student Theater’s upcoming Star Wars-based musical, which will premier in the spring.

2013 music finishes strong, offers eclectic mix of tunes

By Charles Louis Dominguez ’14

THE ROUNDUP With 2014 off to a start, it’s a good time to fairly judge last year’s music.

2013 was an eclectic year, bringing us unexpected returns from the likes of Daft Punk and My Bloody Valentine, along with solid releases from notably consistent artists like Kanye West and Kurt Vile.

Along with the usual wave of releases came a new trend: releasing albums with little to no promotion.

This tactic was utilized to varying degrees by a number of artists.

Kanye West released his latest album, “Yeezus,” without a radio single, while experimental hiphop trio Death Grips and Beyoncé both took this to the extreme by releasing albums without even announcing them.

If you paid attention to any media source this year, 2013 was also the year of Miley Cyrus.

Plenty of great songs came out this year, and ultimately it was difficult to choose only 10 to include on this list. Only the strongest, grooviest tunes made the cut.

So here they are—my top 10 songs of 2013.

10. Drake – “Hold On, We’re Going Home” My father loves this song. He was actually the one who showed it to me. Although I was only lukewarm to this track at first, it really grew on me.

At a glance, it’s a cheesy love song. Upon further listening, it’s still a cheesy love song, but it’s also

incredibly catchy and pleasant.

“Hold On, We’re Going Home” is remarkably simple, but some of my favorite songs are.

9. Pusha T – “Numbers on the Board” 2013 saw Pusha T prove his status in the hip-hop industry with his album “My Name Is My Name.”

Lead single “Numbers on the Board” sports one of the best beats I’ve heard this year. With production credit to Kanye West, this is unsurprising.

With great lyrics to match its stellar beat, “Numbers on the Board” is a standout.

8. M.I.A. – “Y.A.L.A.” M.I.A.’s latest album, “Matanagi,” is a noisy romp—distorted, loud and fun to listen to.

Paired with its biting social criticisms, it’s a great album.

“Y.A.L.A.” is a good example of just how fun “Matangi” can be. With its catchy chorus, heavily layered beat, and overarching message, it’s not only one of my favorite songs off “Matangi,” but also one of my favorites of 2013.

7. Atoms For Peace – “Ingenue” Thom Yorke’s side-project Atoms For Peace’s selftitled album this year had a number of remarkable tracks on it.

“Ingenue,” with its off-kilter beat, makes the obscure beautiful, and is an album standout.

6. Earl Sweatshirt ft. Frank Ocean – “Sunday”

Despite considerable hype leading up to its release, Earl Sweatshirt’s debut album, “Doris,” didn’t receive much coverage once it was out.

With a number of great singles and stellar deeper cuts, it deserves recognition.

“Sunday” finds rapper Sweatshirt and his fellow Odd Future member Frank Ocean at their best, delivering great verses against a haunting beat.

5. My Bloody Valentine – “only tomorrow” 2013 saw the release of My Bloody Valentine’s long awaited album “mbv.”

Fans of the 90’s group had long ago given up their dream of seeing a full-length follow-up to “Loveless,” My Bloody Valentine’s most celebrated release. As a result, the album came as a pleasant surprise for longtime fans. “mbv’s” second track, “only tomorrow,” manages to capture everything I loved about “Loveless” without feeling like a rehash of old work.

With its groggy, triumphant guitar riffs, it easily scores a spot among my favorite songs of the year.

4. Daft Punk – “Give Life Back to Music” “Give Life Back to Music” is the perfect opener for Daft Punk’s latest full-length album, “Random Access Memories.”

3. Kurt Vile – “KV Crimes” “KV Crimes” a is great rock tune.

With its driving guitar riff and interesting vocal delivery, it offers something reminiscent of the old rock songs your father always talks about.

The grit of the song makes it the gem that it is.

Also, it has cowbell.

2. Kanye West – “Send it Up” I loved almost all of Kanye West’s “Yeezus,” but, even the first time I listened to it, it was clear that “Send it Up” was my favorite track.

“Send it Up” opens with an braggadocious verse from King Louie. King Louie’s verse fits appropriately over the beat—a futuristic-sounding, abrasive beat that draws easy comparison to an alarm ringing.

From there, West delivers his verse, making allusions to everything from 50 Cent’s 2003 smashhit “In Da Club” to musician Prince.

It’s self-indulgent, it’s fun–– and it’s one of the best songs I heard this year.

1. King Krule – “A Lizard State” King Krule’s 2013 album, “6 Feet Beneath the Moon,” is easily my album of the year.

Fittingly, “A Lizard State,” the album’s eighth track, is the best song I heard in 2013.

With its undeniable hip-hop influence and its booming saxophone solos, “A Lizard State” finds the perfect place between nostalgia and musical progression.

“A Lizard State” is boisterous and rowdy, oozing with passion and angst.

King Krule is definitely an act to watch out for.

He made the best song I’ve heard in years.

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Grindey shares high expectations for this year’s Summit theme Teacher’s Pet: Mr. Jim Grindey

By Tanner Nypen ’15

THE ROUNDUP Mrs. Casteneda’s question from last edition: Why do they call “apartments” apartments when they are just connected buildings?

I would rather call them modified condos.

How long have you been teaching here at Brophy and what have you been teaching?

I have been teaching for seven years. Scripture, Christian Ethics and Senior Synthesis.

Do you have a favorite class to teach?

Ethics and Synthesis are my favorite to teach.

Why did you decide to go into teaching?

I decided to go into teaching because the option of becoming a Marine Corps Chaplin did not follow through and I was good at what I did.

What else do you do around Brophy?

I know that you are part of the football program.

Yeah, I coach football and I am on the discipline board. I am the department chair for theology.

I also do various activities with students and extracurricular activities.

What role do you play on the coaching staff for football?

I am the junior varsity line coach.

So the Summit is coming up, what are your opinions on this year’s theme?

I think that is a very good topic to discuss, I think racism is deeply embedded in this country if not globally. I think it is something that we need to address.

Do you have any expectations for what students might take from this year’sSummit?

I do. One of my expectations is that it is honest, which I know it will be, and that it is thorough. I am looking forward to seeing issues of race looked at in our educational system, in our incarceration systems, in poverty, in our politics. I am looking forward to seeing a variety of panels and discussions from those topics.

Where did the saying “holy buckets” come from?

I really don’t remember, it is better than cussing, don’t you think? Yeah, I have been saying that for a long time. I mean I have been teaching for 25 years and I even say it at home too. I think Mr. Heideman is the source. Mr. Heideman is the source for everything.

Would you like to propose a question for next edition’s teacher’s pet?

Alright, this is kind of dumb but I’ll do it anyways.

Three frogs are floating down a river on a log. One decides to jump off, how many frogs are left on the log?

‘Saving Mr. Banks’ simple plot suitable for younger audiences ‘Saving Mr. Banks’Starring Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson 7.5 out of 10

By Jeffrey James K. Erdely ’14

THE ROUNDUP “Saving Mr. Banks” stands up to high expectations with an all-star cast under the direction of John Hancock, managing to be both emotionally touching and family friendly.

Starring Tom Hanks as Walt Disney and Emma Thompson as P.L Travers, the movie tells the tale of how Mr. Disney managed to persuade Ms. Travers to sell the rights of her hit children’s book, “Mary Poppins,” in order to turn the story book into a live movie, fulfilling a promise Mr. Disney made to his children 20 years prior.

While “Saving Mr. Banks” was advertised as a behind-the-scenes movie of how “Mary Poppins” was made, the film weaves the life of a young Travers throughout, flipping back and forth from the creation of the film “Mary

Photo from MCT Campus Walt Disney, played by Tom Hanks, and P.L Travers, played by Emma Thompson, walk down main street Disneyland.

Poppins” and scenes from Travers’ life that inspired the book “Mary Poppins.”

Because my expectations for the movie were shifted suddenly with the inclusion of many flashbacks to Travers’ inspiration for Mary Poppins, I was

disappointed. I had been drawn into the movie specifically because I thought I was going to see the making of “Mary Poppins,” with many witty exchanges between Mr. Disney and Ms. Travers.

I was not entirely let down though.

The film did go into specifics of what the process for writing the screenplay for the film was like, and even went so far as to introduce the unexpected character of Ralph, Ms. Travers’ chauffeur for the

duration of her stay in Hollywood.

Ralph, portrayed excellently by Paul Giamatti, brings out a side of Travers during their morning drives that develops both characters and adds an unexpected depth to the simple chauffeur.

Where “Saving Mr. Banks” lacks however, is plot.

Because the movie was advertised as the creation of the film “Mary Poppins,” the viewer immediately knows that Mr. Disney does get the rights to make the film since said film has already been a part of Hollywood history for more than 50 years now.

The movie ends up splitting its time between telling the story of getting the rights for the script and showing the inspiration for the children’s book.

There are no scenes of the creation of the actual film, only creation of the script and the bargaining done to secure the rights for the story.

While “Saving Mr. Banks” manages to draw the viewer in and emotionally vest them in the story, the actual plot for the film is fairly thin and basic, making it an ideal family film, but leaves many adults thinking, “That’s it?”

‘The Hobbit’ impresses with superb action, intriguing characters ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’—Starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen and Richard Armitage 9 out of 10

By Cameron M. Bray ’16

THE ROUNDUP Last year, Peter Jackson and Warner Bros. Pictures created a masterpiece known as “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.”

With solid pacing, thrilling action and excellent character development, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” became a testament to Jackson’s skill as a directer.

So, you may be wondering, how does “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” compare to its predecessor?

Pretty well, I must say.

This is the second installment of three

movies based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit.”

“The Hobbit” is a prelude to “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy.

The movie starts with a flashback to Gandalf, played by Ian McKellen, and Thorin Oakenshield, played by Richard Armitage, talking in the village of Bree about the quest to retake the Lonely Mountain, the home of the dwarves.

Afterwards, we return to the present with Gandalf, Bilbo, played by Martin Freeman, and the company of dwarves being pursued by an orc pack led by Azog the Defiler, played Manu Bennett.

While being hunted ceaselessly by orcs, Bilbo and company travel onward through Mirkwood and Lake-town to the Lonely Mountain.

There, Bilbo and company plan to kill the dragon Smaug and reclaim Erebor-the homeland of the dwarves, replete with riches and gold.

Meanwhile, Gandalf, having been separated from the group, goes off to

investigate Dol Guldur, a dilapidated, old fortress where a dark necromancer, Sauron, is gaining power.

We all know what becomes of Sauron in the “Lord of the Rings.”

Along the way, Bilbo and company encounter a colorful cast of characters, including Beorn the Shapeshifter, played

by Mikael Persbrandt, King Thranduil of the Wood Elves, played by Lee Pace, and Bard the Bargeman, played by Luke Evans.

All of these characters and the many others do a nice job of world-building.

The wide variety of characters in the film makes Middle Earth feel vast and epic, as it rightly should be.

The environments in the film are also successful in doing this.

Each set-piece feels tremendously different from the last.

For example, Beorn’s house feels quite rustic and simple, while Mirkwood Forest feels dark, malevolent and terrible.

Moreover, the environments are bewitchingly beautiful.

I cannot stress that statement enough.

Besides environments, “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” boasts mindblowing, fast-paced exhilarating action.

The action sequences also successfully mix in a bit of humor. Several scenes made me laugh without anyone speaking, a difficult move for any film to pull off.

These small larks add some levity to the whole affair, which make the film feel less dark and more light-hearted like the novel.

The movie does lack in its characterization and character-building.

In the first film, Bilbo had a great deal of personality, which he seems to be lacking in this film.

Characterized as slightly cowardly, somewhat cheeky, but adventurous nonetheless, Bilbo had a successful arc in the first movie, as he shed the remains

of his former self and became a stalwart hero.

In “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” Bilbo remains what he became in the last film: stalwart, brave, etc.

There are a few scenes where Bilbo is well-characterized as a ever-loyal follower of the dwarves’s quest.

However, these scenes occur too rarely and tend to derail the pacing.

Still, the rest of the film is so spectacular that I’m willing to forgive a lot of flaws.

Overall, “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” by no way surpasses the first, but it serves as an excellent second installment to an outstanding series.

For its stellar action, magnificent environments, excellent worldbuilding, but somewhat weak character development, “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” receives a 9 out of 10.

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BST creates independent productions, unique opportunities

By AK Alilonu ’16

THE ROUNDUP

Despite many of the leaders of Student Theater graduating this year, including Phillip Rapa ’14, Jacob Browning ’14 and Jeremiah Johnson ’14, members of the club insist that it has a bright future.

Student Theater was founded in 2012, when founders and current copresidents, Rapa and Browning, were sophomores, making its debut with “A Very Potter Musical.”

Browning directs with Rapa, acts and played music for the most recent Student Theater production, “The Bronco Room.”

He said that Student Theater provides an acting experience unrivaled by school productions.

“It gives kids a chance to not worry about whether they’re auditioning for a big show or which directors they’re going to impress or which parts they’re going to get,” Browning said.

Another active participant, Kate Gmelich XCP ’14, writes plays for Student Theater and said she admires the club for its autonomy.

“It allows you to feel a lot more independent because you do the work yourself,” she said. “You’re doing it because you want to.”

But the experience is not limited to the students.

Ms. Jessie Mason supervises rehearsals and serves as the club’s moderator.

“It’s really incredible to see all that hard work come together,” she said. “I don’t mind volunteering time at all.”

Another aspect of the club that members said they enjoy is the sense of

Photo by Phillip Rapa ’14 Brophy and Xavier students in the Brophy student theatre rehearse for a production

community.

“It’s like a family,” said actor Paige Kec XCP ’16.

Others said they fell in love with the warm environment.

Emily Wood XCP ’16 said Student Theater participants are some of the most accepting people she has ever met, while another dramatist, Aidan Cunningham ’16, called his fellow actors “some of the smartest guys and

gals” he knows.

And the actors are not the only ones with positive feedback.

Rodolfo Saldana Rodriguez ’16, who played music for “The Bronco Room,” said he feels as much a part of the club as any thespian.

“You honestly belong with everybody, whether you’re an actor or not,” Rodriguez said.

Sometimes, it’s harder not being an

actor, as David Levy ’15 would say.

As Tech Director, Levy is in charge of administrating props, lights and sound for every production, and gets things ready in mere days. According to Levy, this workload does not affect his view of Student Theater.

“I do six plays every year, and I love it,” he said.

Many of the members describe their participation as an experience worth

having.

“I get an excuse to make a fool of myself on stage,” said actor Joe Welty ’16.

Others owe much more to their participation in the organization.

“I got a lot of friends I probably wouldn’t have ever met,” said Tessa Keough XCP ’14. “I probably wouldn’t have done regular theater, had I not done this.”

2014 pop music looks to be promising, yet safe in new tracks

By Chase Manson ’16

THE ROUNDUP With 2013 being declared a year of twerking, Justin Bieber’s infamous scandals and the return of pop stars such as Cher and Lady Gaga, 2014 is looking to be a year of subtle change in music.

The year begins with a greatest hit compilation by indie-rock band, My Chemical Romance. This will be their first greatest hit and supposed last album as they broke up last year.

Kelly Carklson and Jennifer Hudson have projects

in development; however, no release dates are set.

At some point during the year, jazz legend Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga will collaborate to make “Check to Check.”

The album has been in production for two years and is expected to be an “instant” hit.

Lady Gaga has hinted at a sequel for her album “Artpop,” and describe the proposed album as experimental and will add a new dimension to music.

Kesha has also announced production on a new album, but that is possibly delayed due to her time in rehab.

Indie pop singers Lana Del Rey and Marina and the Diamonds have both announced new projects.

Del Rey’s is called “Ultraviolence” with a leaked tracked called “Black Beauty.”

Marina’s only has a few details confirmed with a highly talked about song called “Pop Cemetery.”

These are most of the albums that have been confirmed, it’s time of speculation.

Justin Bieber may not release this year due to his “retirement” but he could be faking.

Boy band One Direction is expected to have a new release. They seem to release one every year.

Now comes a theory. A huge wild theory.

In the music business, copy catting, taking an idea for your own, has become a trademark of the industry.

Beyoncé made music history as she released an album without promotion and it was a mega success.

This year, I think that artists will attempt to recreate Beyoncé’s success.

So as it stands, 2014 is hidden in speculation but it should be a great year.

‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ delves into details of leader’s life Starring: Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Terry Pheto 7 out of 10

By P. Erik Meyer ’14

THE ROUNDUP “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” was an interesting film that documented in great detail the South African’s political career and his life in and out of prison.

Idirs Elba, who plays Mandela, does an impressive job as he even impersonates Mandela’s distinctive strut to a tee.

By the end of the movie, Elba closely resembles the older Mandela in appearance as well.

The movie could be easily summarized as detailing the life of Nelson Mandela; not just the life, but also more specifically his actions and his beliefs.

The audience will primarily be entertained by witnessing his revolutionary activity, imprisonment

and his role in ending the apartheid.

The movie is knocked a few points because it failed to detail Mandela’s life as a young boy growing up in rural Africa and the movie does not provide depth into Mandela’s presidency or life after presidency.

Despite those crucial details being left out, the film depicts Mandela’s beliefs and rise to power with great care.

I respect the filmmakers who do not shy away from pointing out that Mandela was not perfect.

He had more than one wife and did at times resort to violence.

Violence is demonstrated with gripping reality during later portions of the film and helps set the tone of the importance of Mandela’s efforts to restore peace and lead his people to freedom.

Cinematography is another reason for the high rating.

During the brief focus of Mandela’s early and later life, the film renders a spectacular, simple African plain.

It also shows the Orlando Township, where Mandela and many other black South Africans are confined to in detail.

Mandela’s autobiography is the basis for the movie, which helps provide historical accuracy.

Before seeing the movie I would recommend brushing up on a little bit of Mandela history so that you are not left behind.

Overall the movie is well made, historically accurate and one that I would be willing to see again.

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Xavier

Gator

Andi Rolander ’15

By J.P. Hajjar ’16

THE ROUNDUP Name and year?

Andi Rolander, junior Any extracurricular activities you participate in?

Everything. Just kidding, I do swimming, I am in the Spanish club, lacrosse freshman year and I might do track.

Which is your favorite?

Swimming, hands down.

Cool, so what do you like to do on weekends?

Sleep and eat.

Wanna hang out this weekend?

Absolutely not, I’m sleeping.

Favorite subject in school?

Lunch.

Me too! What do you look for in a guy?

Good shoulders and personality, too.

So you would go for me?

Oh yeah! You are literally my dream man.

I knew it... Favorite perfume?

Juicy Couture.

Oh, that’s mine too!

Oh nice!

What is it like going to an all girls school?

It is kind of difficult.

I could get used to it there...

Oh! Okay!

Who is your best friend?

Jenna Fitzgerald (’15).

Best moment of your life?

When Taco Bell came out with the Crunch Wrap Supreme. Heaven in a taco!

Words from the Wise ...

“I accidentally parked in Fr. Reese’s reserved parking spot. Not good.”

-Aakash Jain ’14

“My name is Sam Ewing . I may have failed to mention that yesterday.”

-Dr. Sam Ewing on the 2nd day of the semester

“I am God, quote me on it.”

-Mr. Zach Widbin

“Negative space is all around us.”

-Mr. Mica Mulloy ’99

“T-Shirts on Friday? Anarchy!”

-Dr. Ewing

“I’m the only one who is allowed to have opinions in The Roundup.”

-Charles Louis Dominguez ’14

“I didn’t realize they had interesting books here.”

-Ms. Lauren Karp while in the Info Commons

Have you heard any wise words lately? Send them to The Roundup at roundup@brophybroncos.org

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Artist’s Corner Presented by bLAM

By Jace Riley ’16

THE ROUNDUP

you will have fun designing this piece of unique art.

‘The Room’ and ‘The Room Two’

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While the App Store tends to have easy and light hearted games, “The Room” and “The Room Two” stand out as very different.

The games are dark and eerie, and both games have you solving puzzles to find your friend who disappeared.

The game provides challenging puzzles to complete in order to progress.

However if you are struggling on advancing, the game provides hints to help you.

The mysteriousness will draw you in immediately.

Three pictures, one movie.

That’s what this website does. You try to guess the movie title from the three pictures.

Some are clear and obvious, and some are obscure.

While you try to guess the movie, you have to be cognizant of the time limit.

Fun and exciting, this will have you trying again and again until you conquer it.

soulwire.co.uk/data/ experiments/recursion-toy/ Art can be very peculiar, but pretty as well.

At this website you can design an strange tree however you want.

You give it a set of configurations and it will design it for you how you want it.

There are endless possibilities of what your tree could look like.

Whether its segmented or sketched,

Artwork by Kyle Sourbeer ’15

‘Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga’ The Lego series have always been fun and entertaining for all ages.

Now the game that started the Lego videogame franchise comes to the App Store.

You get the first episode entirely free, but you have to pay for the other episodes if you wish to continue playing.

Its fun, challenging and humorous regardless if you are 5 or 15.

This game will hook players from level one.

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