The Aquilian December 2017 Volume 80, Number 3
Gonzaga College High School Men For Others Since 1821
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Getting to Know Student Services By: Jack Martino ‘20 Editor As a freshman at Gonzaga, some of the first people you meet are the staff members of the Student Services office. But some young Eagles might be scared off by the disciplinary part of their job. While JUG might be what they’re known for, the members of the staff in the Student Services office love their jobs and are committed to helping the community day in and day out. “There’s a common misconception of what we do.” says Assistant Dean of Students Mr. Michael Fiore. “A lot of what we do does happen to be discipline,” says
Mr. Fiore “but it is not limited to just that. Our main goal is to make sure that we serve our community and students well.” Mr. Fiore has been working with Student Services since his job opened up three years ago. Before the opportunity at Gonzaga opened up, he worked at his alma mater, Xavier High School in Manhattan, Loyola University in Baltimore, and volunteered for a year there. At Gonzaga, besides working with Student Services, Mr. Fiore teaches English and coaches baseball. “Our emphasis is to make the students understand that there’s a process and a way
to do things,” continues Mr. Fiore, “you can go anywhere, but what we do here [at Gonzaga] is more than that.” At football games, “we trust the Booster Club members to talk to guys, but there are some situations where we have to go into the stands to make sure a student is doing what they’re supposed to be doing, we want to make sure the stands and bleachers are a safe space.” Assistant Dean of Students Mr. Devon Leary (Gonzaga Class of ‘06) moderates the Gonzaga Booster Club. Says Mr. Leary, “The Booster Club tries to foster that comradery among the Gonzaga community that Gonzaga has
had for many years and keep it going.” Mr. Leary has been at Gonzaga ever since his classmate Mr. Furnary told him he was perfect for a position that opened here, and he has been very busy at Gonzaga while he has been here; he is acting Assistant Dean of Students, Diversity Coordinator, Booster Club Moderator, Onyx Club Moderator, and JV Soccer Coach. Through his six years at Student Services, he feels that “Student Services focused on character building. It’s a place where kids come to just have a conversation or just decompress from the day, so we specialize in char-
Red Cloud, p.5
In & Out, p.8
One Issue Two Important Perspectives A Good Feature, p.2
Sexual Harassment, p. 4
acter building, building relationships, and being there for you guys in every aspect of your lives, at school, games, or other extracurriculars activities. We try to help you become men that can carry yourselves way beyond high school.” Student Services manages a variety of activities at Gonzaga, from running clubs and monitoring sports games to the behind the scenes things, such as emergency drills, running orientations, parking, and enforcing cell phone and dress code policies. A big part of the day for Continued on p. 3
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What Makes a Good Feature? By: Josh Knutsen ‘20 Contributor
tistic features. On WZAG’s YouTube page, the top three most viewed videos are each The WZAG feature is a episode of The Office trilogy. key part of a Gonzaga stu- After that, the show’s intro dent’s life. When one groggi- and SJC pep rally squeeze
tion, I have a few suggestions. Primarily, I think myself and the rest of the Gonzaga community would enjoy another episode of “The Office”. The previous three were funny,
Why? By: Hunter Stewart ‘19 Contributor When I was born, I was black. Enormous, uncanny black boy. Defined by my skin: horrible, voiceless, hollow, fused to my skin: an unending confrontation. I am not constrained by my skin. The content of character marches beyond black and brown. I was born but now I live a relentless revolution. With help from the Gonzaga Poets & Writers, The Aquilian plans to feature a work of poetry written by a Gonzaga Student in each issue.
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ly stumbles into home room, into the top five. The most the feature will either wake prominent characteristic the student up and prepare shared by all of these videos him for the day, or fail and is relatability. “The Office” leave him in a state of severe skits all center on Gonzaga’s drowsiness. Therefore, it is own faculty and the pep rally important we ask ourselves: is an annual event. ThereWhat makes a good feature? fore, combining an original A good feature is defined and unique idea with a relatdifferently by each person. able concept will result in a One may say that the funniest great feature. videos are the best, while anIf the producers over at other may prefer the more ar- WZAG need some inspira-
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clever, and were very relatable to the teachers and students of Gonzaga. More recently, the “No Phones” skit was pretty successful. I would recommend WZAG exploring further into the adventures of Mr. Leary and the Student Services Gang. These suggestions are somewhat biased based on the opinions I have heard and people I have talked to personally. To get a more broad consensus, I interviewed several different students from around campus with the question: What are the most memorable features you’ve seen aired by WZAG? Freddy Brophy said that his most memorable feature was The Office, Rowan Kreischer said that the No Phones skit was the best, along with the football features, and Mark Western said that the No Phones skit was also one of his favorites, along with both the soccer and football highlight tapes. With this data, I think it’s safe to say that sports and satire will always make for a great feature. Editors-in-Chief Matt Gannon ‘18 Jamie Keeler ‘18 Trevor Louis ‘18
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Editors Joe Barloon ‘18 Alec Dubois ‘18 Jack Martino ‘20
Phototography Editors Jack Chesen ‘18 Rylan Madison ‘18 Moderator: Dr. Harry Rissetto
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Net Neutrality Faces an Uncertain Future By: Jack White ‘21 Contributor On February 26th of 2015, the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), ruled in favor of classifying broadband internet as a common carrier, which protected it under the Title II laws that prevent big corporations from blocking, throttling, or slowing down their competition. This ruling also prevented these companies from allowing their own brands to be faster and smoother than oth-
er brands not affiliated with their corporation. These laws protecting the open internet though are now in trouble of being removed, as the Head of the FCC, Ajit Pai, a former lawyer for Verizon Wireless, is attempting to bring down these rules and regulations. Ajit Pai and his supporters are trying to reverse the 2015 decision, as they maintain the stance that the removal of Net Neutrality will allow corporations to provide better services to customers. This idea is only true in
the sense that the corporations will be able to push their, more expensive, plans to their customers. The corporations would be able to charge extra for everyday services that most everyone uses, such as Youtube, Netflix, or just plain old text messaging. These charges, on paper, would allow the corporations and ISPs (Internet Service Providers) to be able to afford to give better services. But, allowing the ability for big corporations to charge extra
for premium services would open up even more room for these corporations to take advantage of their customers, opening up the possibility of higher rates for services that we already pay enough for. On December 4th 2017, a few New York based consumer advocacy groups joined together to write a letter to the FCC about the Net Neutrality rules, and now, a lawsuit between AT&T and the FTC (Federal Trade Commission), that could strip the FTC of many of many of its regulatory powers over ISPs like AT&T and Verizon. Ajit Pai believes that the FTC will keep consumers safe after the Net Neutrality rules are removed, though, depending on the outcome of this lawsuit, the FTC may not have the jurisdiction that would allow them to protect consumers like Ajit Pai promises. Corporations taking advantage of their customers is no new
idea either. There are many examples of countries around the world that aren’t lucky as we are to have protections like Net Neutrality. The citizens in these countries are finding it normal to be charged extra by their ISPs for services that we in the United States take for granted. These protections are a necessity for us, and are a huge part of the reason behind the growth of the free internet that we’ve witnessed over the past decade. The 2015 ruling helped to keep the internet free and open for everyone, and we can’t afford to let Ajit Pai and his supporters remove the restrictions on corporations that have protected our internet for two years. The 2015 ruling was only the beginning of the free market internet explosion that we’ve witnessed with companies like Amazon and Netflix, and removing the protections only risks what we as a country have fought so hard to protect.
Getting to Know Student Services Continued from p. 1 the Assistant Deans is keeping track of the student body. According to Gonzaga’s newest Assistant Dean of Students Anthony Cerra, “I have a HUGE, to quote number 45, HUGE responsibility to ensure proper attendance, and to know where everyone is on campus.” Besides knowing where the student body is on campus, Student Services administers JUG, Gonzaga’s disciplinary department. Mr. Fiore, who sometimes administers JUG, remarks, “I don’t really like to think of JUG as a punishment, I think of it more as a conversation. So, it’s more an understanding of what you did wrong and how we can make sure you don’t get JUG in the future.” “We really have our hands in everything here one way or another,” says Dean of Students Mr. Jim Kilroy, who has been teaching at Gonzaga
for eleven years and has been Dean of Students for three years. Like Mr. Fiore, Mr. Kilroy has been in Catholic education for many years. “Anything that happens on Eye Street that involves our students to any degree, we might play a small part. It’s club life, it’s health, it’s discipline,” he says. “At the end of the day, we come from a place where you are pushed to succeed. However, being kids, some kids are going to come up short in that regard. We all make mistakes, especially in high school, so what we try to do is work with students who have come up short is to hold them accountable and then try to make them better,” Mr. Kilroy continues, “We try to bring an approach that supports guys through their mistakes and gets them to a better place after their mistake.” Even newcomers at Gonzaga Student Services want the students to be the best
they can be. “I want to foster a very respectful and engaging community,” says Mr. Cerra, “I want all this to be in the service of other and in Jesus.” Mr. Cerra used to work on Capitol Hill as a staffer in the Senate for Sen. Bill Cassidy (Republican, Louisiana). Before that he attended Scranton Prep, a Jesuit high school in Scranton, Pennsylvania that Mr. Cerra says is just like Gonzaga and the “Home of the Cavaliers.” In high school, he was involved in Student Government, the booster club, and was the school mascot. This is Mr. Cerra’s first year at Gonzaga, but even in that short time, “I don’t think I have ever seen this level of spirit in a high school before, and it’s something I’m proud to be a part of and continue to work with the student body] to ensure proper procedures.” At Student Services, health is an important part
of the student body, and the school nurse Mrs. Debbie Onufrychuk has a vital job here at Gonzaga. “Mrs. O” is in her eighth year here, starting when Mr. Every took over as Dean of Students, and the Board of Trustees decided that Gonzaga needed a nurse. She had been volunteering at Gonzaga while her two boys went here, but was hired full time. Not only does Mrs. O help with the general health of the students, but, according to Mrs. O, “I generally help out with the morning rush, whether it be answering phone calls, seeing students who are sick, and giving late slips.” Student Services is extremely focused on the health and well-being of the students. When it comes to challenges, like vaping at Gonzaga, Mr. Kilroy says, “What we wanted to do with the [vaping] flyers is to simply let the student body know
that we know it is something that happens on campus, but we want to have a campus free of substances. A big part of it was Eagles for a Day going into the bathroom and being turned off to Gonzaga because of it. The flyers are meant to help put a stop to the trend. Flyers are not how we usually operate, but we just want you guys to think about your health and what you put in your body, because we want the best for you.” Student Services is a key part of Gonzaga whose main purpose is to keep an eye out for the students and make sure they are as best as they can be day in and day out. So don’t be scared off by Student Services, they are here for you. Always remember, in the words of Mr. Cerra, “We’re people too.”
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One Issue - Two Perspectives Sexual Harassment From Gonzaga From Georgetown Visitation By: Joe Boland ‘19 Contributor & Danny Podratsky ‘19 Contributor “I don’t even wait. And when you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything...You can do anything.” Recently, 24/7 news coverage of sexual harassment accusations has become widespread throughout the country; however, sexual as-
sault, misconduct, and intimidation has plagued the country for years. Why is such a long-standing problem receiving so much attention right now? And what influence has the current political climate had on this issue? A variety of factors have contributed to the increase in sexual harassment allegations, including the most recent Presidential election, which resurfaced past illicit conduct from both Donald Trump and Bill Clinton. Adding to the publicity of these sexual harassment cases, the rise and pervasiveness of social media has further magnified the issue. And while social media spread stories of misconduct, it also offered support to millions of women who opened up about their own struggles with sexual harassment through the movement #MeToo. Through this and other empowering displays of empathy, victims were, and are now, given the strength to confront their abusers. As students in an allmale Jesuit high school, we have not found sexual harassment to be a threat in our daily lives, although it is a topic that has been regularly raised here on campus. Posters throughout the halls of Gonzaga stress the importance of speaking up about sexual harassment, but the
reality is that posters are only a first step in addressing this problem. Gonzaga offers a week dedicated to raising awareness about substance abuse and mental health, but while these problems are more effectively addressed, the issues of sexual discrimination, harassment, and abuse seem neglected. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, women filed 83.4% of workplace sexual harassment accusations, and the reduced amount of attention given to this issue here at an all-boys high school could be a result of the gender demography here on campus. At the end of the day, our community has taken some steps to illuminate the issue, but these attempts are often drowned out by other causes, issues and their fliers, such as those announcing the next formal dress day. In confronting this problem, America must face an unfortunate reality: we have valued economic interests and foreign policy over the morality of our political leaders. We have prioritized foreign affairs and overlooked the extramarital affairs of our elected leaders. Sixteen women have accused a sitting President of sexual misconduct, and multiple Congressmen have been found guilty of similar crimes. While it appears that victims of sexual harassment may be more comfortable sharing their stories online, face-to-face discussions are necessary to create real change. With the internet and social media constantly shifting from one news story to the next, the recent storm of allegations may be in danger of dissipating with the arrival of a new set of headlines. Personal interactions are necessary to properly confront the issue, and reflection about our political values should lead us to elect leaders who set the proper example.
By: Anne Elizabeth Barr `18 Co-Editor- in-Chief & Virginia Kane `18 Co-Editor- in-Chief It’s our friend who was catcalled for the first time at age 12. It’s our classmate who fears for her safety the entire Metro ride home. It’s our older sister who questions whether her Friday night outfit makes her look like she’s “asking for it.” It’s any woman (or man) who experiences sexual assault or harassment of any kind, and it’s on us to confront behaviors that degrade and devalue the human dignity of individuals everywhere. In recent weeks, horrific injustices against women have come to the forefront of American society, provoking nationwide outrage and fearful questioning of what it means to be female in 2017. On social media, countless women have shared their experiences of sexual assault using the hashtag #MeToo. While most of the recent sexual assault scandals have occurred within the entertainment or political worlds, this issue exists far beyond these spheres. For every woman who has spoken out against Harvey Weinstein, Matt Lauer, and Roy Moore, there are countless more who experience harassment everyday, but lack a platform to express the blatant disrespect and sexual violence they face. As women at an all-girls Catholic high school in the nation’s capital, this issue is especially relevant - and personal - to us. In an April 2017 survey of 354 Visitation students and teachers, 76% of participants reported experiencing catcalling or harassment based on their gender. Nationwide, the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) reports that 1 in 6 American women has been the victim of rape or attempted rape in her lifetime. To us, news reports of rape scandals on college
campuses or sexual harassment offenses by powerful film producers do not sound like distant crimes, but rather, like the reality of being female in a culture that constantly objectifies, silences, and undermines its women. Fortunately, our culture’s response to this issue is shifting from merely equipping women with tools to prevent attack (mace, nail polish that
port movies, music, or any form of media that normalizes the treatment of women as sexual objects. It also means listening to women’s stories of harassment in a country where, all too often, people discredit victims’ accounts or ignore the issue of sexual assault altogether. In several recent Hollywood assault cases, many people heard about these al-
detects date rape drugs in drinks, campus call-boxes) to educating men themselves not to assault. It is widely recognized that rape and sexual assault are wrong. But it’s more difficult to target the pervasive yet highly normalized cultural attitude which condones the treatment of women as objects and contributes to rape culture in less obvious ways. This isn’t merely a women’s issue. RAINN reports that 1 in 10 American men is raped in his lifetime, and every day, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations are sexually assaulted. But centuries of deeply ingrained gender roles and misogynistic attitudes make sexual assault an issue that disproportionately affects women; therefore, solving this problem requires us to both eradicate toxic masculinity and promote equitable treatment of women. As men, the threat of sexual assault may not consume your thoughts the way it often informs ours. However, you still have an obligation to combat this crisis. This means reminding a friend that his “locker room talk” isn’t funny, but instead, contributes to a culture of abuse. It means choosing not to sup-
legations well before the public and still chose to do nothing. This bystander attitude perpetuates the dangerous idea that if one hears or sees something which promotes violence against women, it is not his responsibility to act. Learning from the mistakes of others, we encourage you to consider which side of these issues you want to be on, remembering your obligation as Catholics to love every human person, rather than bending to societal expectations for how men should treat women. If you see something, say something. By looking the other way, we send an implicit message of apathy or even approval. This is not merely a women’s issue, nor is it a “Democrat” or “Republican” issue. Rather, it is a basic human rights issue. While each of you have mothers, aunts, sisters, and female friends whose safety and well-being should be of your utmost concern, we hope you are beginning to see that you should care about the safety of women regardless of their association to you - purely because they are people deserving of basic respect and decency.
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Summer Service Trip - Red Cloud By: Matt Gannon ‘18 Editor in Chief Red Cloud had been a dream of mine since the summer after freshman year. I was never sure what it was, what it entailed, or why I was so drawn to it. All I knew was that every alum who had experienced it had stories and smiles when they talked about it.
kids - some in elementary school, some in high school. The experience was indelibly special. As their tutors for the week, we talked to them, asked them questions, and helped out with math problems. In the process, we learned about Lakota culture in ways that aren’t available in textbooks. We talked about their thoughts on the
ries and led us through the process of heating the rocks and completing four rounds of the sweat. The experience was one of intense learning. The most impactful message Rob imparted to us involved the towns and attractions nearby. He said that Mount Rushmore and Custer National Wildlife Refuge depict or are named after figures
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The experience of Red term “American Indian,” we who terribly mistreated the Cloud showed me true and talked about bands like The Native American populadevastating poverty, broken Weeknd, we talked about DC. tion. This was eye-opening spirits, oppression, and sub- Our talks grew to be deep in that it unveiled a side of stance abuse like I had nev- and intellectual. We learned “national treasures” that we er before seen. Pine Ridge, of Lakota spirits and sacred had never seen. These acres South Dakota, is a broken rituals, we talked about how of land named after a cruel place. It is rife with division, Lakota culture and Catholi- enemy and mountain sides rich with history, and pressingly bereft of solutions. But tucked between treeless hills and one-traffic-light towns is a culture that is deep, cherished, and beloved. The Lakota community is one that is enduring and beautiful. On our trip Photo By: Rylan Madison ‘18 to Pine Ridge, 12 Gonzaga students and two faculty mem- cism can clash and mesh, faces carved into sacred hills bers were posed a difficult and we bonded over shared were a slap to the face of the question: what can we do? Catholic school experiences. Lakota and other tribes. With 95% unemployment, We learned that we aren’t so The land surrounding horrendous medical condi- different from each other. Red Cloud Indian School is tions, and a history of the Later in the week, we breathtaking. Hiking through government’s despicable partook in a sweat lodge, a fields of horses and up to treatment of the people there, Lakota pracit seemed to be a daunting tice that intask. The idea of a service volves hot trip was woefully inadequate rocks, steam, when faced with one of the prayer, and a poorest counties in the na- blanket-covtion and real worries that we ered structure. claimed to be “white saviors” With Rob, a thinking they knew best. Lakota singer This year was the first and leader, we year that the trip was fo- got closer to cused not on physical work what it meant such as fence painting and to be on a resgarden planting. Rather we ervation. He Photo By: Rylan Madison ‘18 went to school with Lakota told us sto-
ledges and hills, we took in stunning sunsets and remarkable emptiness. But we could not forget that behind a veil of real beauty, there was incredible suffering. On our hikes we passed trampled beer cans. The nearby liquor store sells 30 million cans a year. Many of the students’ parents grappled with alcohol and drug abuse or addiction. Health care is insufficient. Government funds are inadequate. The problems are real, are dangerous, and are far too often ignored by those not on the reservation. Our group spoke with Jack, a young volunteer teacher just a couple of years out of Marquette University. He, on a grant of $400 a month, teaches English and drives buses at Red Cloud Indian School. Jack is noticeably motivated and passionate about his role as a guide
and helping hand in the Pine Ridge community. He described the mission of Red Cloud as one of determination to make a difference in a community beguiled by poverty, teen suicide, and
drug abuse. He cited the various problems they had had in recent months as hurdles to be jumped rather than obstacles to which to be capitulated. He described his personal mission as a volunteer in a simpler message: he wants nothing more than to be a dependable and reliable role model, source of humor, and listening ear. He said he walked away from the IT workforce to pursue volunteerism at a barely livable wage because he had felt drawn to the Red Cloud community in an inexpressible way. This brave selflessness was incredibly inspiring. Jack’s example helped us focus our work on personal connection, on being a help rather than trying to be a solution. If there’s one thing we learned on this trip, it is that we are not too different from the Lakota. We go to Catholic school. We each have songs and traditions. We know the same pop culture icons. We each have a culture. Yet with devastating regularity, these commonalities are ignored by the powers that be. And while service trips can seem to be insufficient remedies, they do have some real, tangible power. On our last day in Pine Ridge, Lanita, the senior whom I had been tutoring pulled a popover wrapped in tin foil from her backpack. She explained its significance as her favorite meal, one bought by her grandmother that morning. By sharing it with me she showed her dedication to her culture and her values and her willingness to teach me about them. In that moment, I saw the beauty of what a service trip can do. In meaningful friendships, real differences can be made. Our service trip to Red Cloud might not have solved any problems completely, but it at least made a difference.
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By: Adam Wojciak ‘20 Contributor As the hockey season begins, the Gonzaga hockey program looks to repeat the events of last year in which their Varsity 1 team won the MAPHL AA division and
Gonzaga Hockey year. However, key losses from the Varsity 1 team will make this difficult. These include John Cardellichio, the former senior captain with four years of varsity experience. Another impactful player who is missing from
from whom he will eventually leave to play Division 1 college at Quinnipiac University. Despite these key losses, Gonzaga still expects to do
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their Varsity 2 team won the MAPHL A division. Last year’s program will go down as one of the league’s greatest, as no one program has ever successfully won both championships in the same
the Gonzaga roster is Connor Tait, who led the team in scoring last year as a sophomore and won MAPHL Player of the Year. Connor has moved on to playing in the USHL for the Jersey Hitmen,
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well this season. Both the Varsity 1 and Varsity 2 are undefeated in league play s far and both teams only have one nonleague loss. Both losses were against St. Joe’s Prep, an elite school from Philadelphia that
regularly has players leave the program to play Division 1 hockey. Both teams have several incredibly talented players who have already made massive contributions this season. On Varsity 1, Cole Vallese, a sophomore committed to Providence College, won MAPHL Rookie of the Year last year and currently leads the team in scoring. He has extremely high expectations set for this year. Another player to watch out for is Dominic Basse, the junior goalie. He has a .948 save percentage and can attribute many of his saves to his hulk-like frame, as he stands at 6-foot 5-inches. From the Varsity 2 team, Sophomore Robbie Dubay is the point-leader. His playing style is often described as being
“silky,” as he relies more on his use of stickhandling and dekes than his speed. Connor Byrne, a junior, is a close second to Dubay in points and is able to score and create plays by using his size and speed. The head coach of the Gonzaga hockey program, Bill Slater, has been adamant about the program’s capability to win 2 more championships this year. He has referred to this year’s teams as being some of the most talented in school history. Although he believes that repeating last year’s historical feat will be extremely difficult, Slater has frequently expressed his belief that the players he has are more than able to accomplish this. The Gonzaga Hockey program, despite losing key players from last year, looks optimistically on this year’s season and hopes their many talented players can carry the teams to victory.
Gonzaga Wrestling By: Patrick McAuliffe ‘19 Contributor On November 25, 2011 the Gonzaga wrestling team hosted the Melvin S. Yates Novice Tournament. In the 106 weight class, Kevin Donalson from Gonzaga, Ethan Forrester from Gonzaga, Zachary McAndrews from Gonzaga, Sean Schaffer from Gonzaga, and Tristan Steen from Paul VI. McAndrews beat Schaffer in the finals. In the 132 weight class, Judge Aldridge from St. Mary’s Ryken, Chris Martinez from St. Johns, Nicolas
Nasvaderani from St. Johns, Rebekka Stewart from Washington Latin, Joseph Tramonte from Gonzaga, and Sam Wellborn from Gonzaga. Aldridge won in the finals beating Wellborn. In the 138 weight class Matthew Allen from Paul VI, Chris Delaney from Gonzaga, Matt Dorrans from St. Mary’s Ryken, Ilir Gomez from Paul VI, Vihn Phan from Paul VI, and Kenny Redman from Washington Latin. Allen won the final match by 2 points defeating Gomez. Photo Courtesy Gonzaga Wrestling
By: PJ Whitworth ‘20 Contributor
World Headlines
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important reason for these we have to agree with each do to you.” This occurences is other, but it is crucial that we might not immedisagreement. are able to discuss our differ- diately change “President Slams “Millions of Syrians Disagreement ences and come to a civil un- the world, but if Media as ‘Fake Displaced, Flee ISIS- in religion, derstanding without violence everyone lived News’” politics, eco- and war. We have to be able by this Rule, controlled Territory” nomics, etc. to compromise. That is what then the world our actions have no effect at causes disputes our country was founded on, as we know it would change all, but know that although “Largest Terror and someAttack in NYC t i m e s “Is North Korea wars. The “Climate Change Fueling DiSince 9/11” Planning to Launch g r e a t e s t sasters, Disease in ‘Potencurrent These are just a few of a Nuclear Attack?” tially Irreversible’ Ways” the major conflicts and head- example is wars lines happening in our world. in the Middle As our world faces terrible East and terror attacks. A dis- compromise. We can’t let completely. Again, try to un- you may not witness it, you crises and horrendous acts of agreement between multiple pride get the best of us, and derstand one another’s points are affecting those around we shouldn’t feel weak if of view and ideas and make you for the better, and you we don’t get everything we compromises. “Putin Complicit in Murder of want. “Trump Campaign Officials These disagreements Sergio Magnitsky, Others” and our inability to comArrested, Charged with promise inevitably lead Conspiracy Against U.S.” inhumanity, it is easy for us groups has caused hundreds to violence and war. Hostilto become hopeless and say, of thousands of deaths in the ity and turmoil levels rise To combat these hap- encourage those around you as teenagers in a complex Middle East and has wreaked and it leads to separation in havoc in Europe and the US. our world. Alliances form penings as Gonzaga men, to do the same. This ripple world, “I can’t change anything.” We feel powerless in For us to come together as a and enemies are made. With we must lead and live by effect could and will lead to state, nation, continent, and new technology and weapons example. It is often hard to a better, brighter future for us a growing world. such as nuclear warheads be- do this, but we must always as Americans and as following developed and tensions maintain this focus and drive ers of God. “Russians Interfered in U.S., rising, nuclear warfare seems dangerously possible. European Elections, Intelli“U.S. Faces Worst Opioid As previously stated, it gence Community Confirms” seems impossible to make Crisis in Nation’s History” a difference at our age. But one way we can introduce Many wonder why these world, we must be willing change, is by following the to make our community and conflicts happen on a day-to- to understand one another’s Golden Rule, “Do to oth- our world a better place. day basis. The first and most ideas. This does not mean ers what you want them to Sometimes it may feel as if
Golden Christmas!
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Thanks to Zack Crilley ‘18 and the Gonzaga Religion Department, Santa has arrived early for thirty-five children at the Golden Rule Housing child care program. Way to go Zack and all those who donated to buy gifts! Plans for a Fun Run, a Homework Helps Initiative and a Winter Camp partnership with Gonzaga students are also in the works. See Zack if you are interesting in participating with either program.
DC Classic Champions!
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Ms. Katie Murphy said, “Zach started a toy drive after a field trip to Golden Rule where he met Patrick Williams. I am proud of Zach not only for starting the toy drive, but most importantly, how he started it. He started it by forming a relationship with Mr. Williams. He visited and met the kids. He listened and the project was directed by the guidance of Mr. Williams to meet exact needs of the residents.”
Congratulations to Gonzaga’s Varsity Basketball Team on their Gonzaga DC Classic Championship! On the road to victory the Varsity Eagles topped teams from Maryland, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. Proceeds from the tournament help support Gonzaga service projects both here on Eye Street and across the country. Great job Eagles!
In & Out for 2017-2018 Compiled by: Alec Dubois ‘18
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