The Aquilian
December 2021 Volume 83 Number 3
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Gonzaga: Can’s Best Friend Over the course of the first week of November, Gonzaga held its annual National Honor Society Canned Food Drive. In total, the Gonzaga community was able to raise over 7,000 pounds of food for the Fr. McKenna Center, which will, in turn, make available the fundraised foodstuffs in their food pantry. The homeless day shelter also operates as a makeshift grocery store, providing necessities to 170 patrons on average monthly, and according to Emily Dold, Volunteer Organizer of the center, the food pantry “wouldn’t be able to survive” without Gonzaga’s donations. A main focus of this year’s
canned food drive, organized by myself, Dr. Miller, and the other National Honor Society (NHS) officers, was to shift the perspective of the foodraiser. Instead of advertising solely for competitive reasons, (in previous years Gonzaga has primarily communicated the “points system” between homerooms and a possible day off of school if enough cans were brought in) this year NHS members emphasized the importance of what our donations actually do. As such, (with the help of Ms. Murphy’s seniors in her Social Justice in Action class) members of the NHS dropped by homerooms and Freshman Foundation classes to spread awareness of food insecurity in our community, and in the US as a whole.
These 15-minute presentations featured the significance of learning about food deserts, systemic issues that lead to food insecurity, and the faces of those who are most disproportionately affected by such injustices. By shifting our perspective of what hunger really is, we hoped that more students would feel inclined to participate in helping out our community. In DC’s Ward 6, in particular, food insecurity is at its highest level among all other wards, and since Gonzaga is right in the heart of this ward, it was especially poignant to hold such teachins. A main challenge that became apparent during this year’s food drive, however, was communication. Many
factors contributed to making advertisement difficult. After returning from a previously virtual and hybrid school year, we knew that more advertisement would be necessary. Especially since more than half of the student body is practically new to the Gonzaga experience, the NHS team realized that this would be a tough task to tackle. In addition to the new student body, Gonzaga has recently enjoyed an tsunami of new teachers and a shift in administrative positions, leaving many students wondering what’s even happening on a day-to-day basis. Unfortunately, the culmination of all of these factors led to a lessthan-expected haul in can totals, despite last-minute efforts, with some students
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even going as far to post on social media advertising their Venmo accounts in hopes of receiving donations that would fund Walmart trips during lunch on the last day of the campaign. The NHS Canned Food Drive, although lighter in total numbers than past years, has proven to be one of the many ways in which Gonzaga is able to give back, and as a result, the McKenna Center is able to remain a stalwart day shelter for those in need. Seeing the immense piles of cans is reason enough to keep this Gonzaga tradition going, but knowing that we, as a community, aid in ending food insecurity is, above all, why Gonzaga is the school it is.
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The Sunrise Movement By: Teddy Friesz ‘24 Contributor You may be familiar with the hunger strike that occurred in late October and early November in Washington D.C. The strike gained notoriety at Gonzaga, due to the participation of Gonzaga alumnus Paul Campion ‘15. Five people, all of whom were under the age of 30, participated in the strike, alongside several hundred supporters. The hunger strike lasted for 14 days, although two of the participants were unable to fast for the strike’s full duration due to medical
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By: Brian Henneberry ‘23 Contributor The 2021-2022 Gonzaga hockey season is upon us. The Eagles are off to a good start as they moved to 1-0-1 after tying St. Joe’s Prep. The Eagles have a wide variety of playmakers on the squad this year. The team is being led by seniors TJ
complications that resulted from lack of food intake. The strike was called in response to a statement by Democratic senator, Joe Manchin, saying that he would not support the Biden Administration’s plan to reduce United States carbon emissions. All five organizers of the hunger strike are members of the Sunrise Movement, a political action organization that advocates for increased governmental action on the issue of climate change. Launched in 2017, the movement has been
working towards shifting the Overton Window to the left in regards to climate-related policy. Specifically, it advocates the implementation of the Green New Deal, a climate bill that aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2030, as well as to address other issues, such as unemployment and income inequality. The Sunrise Movement attempts to achieve its objectives through protests that are designed to draw the attention of government officials. The movement is especially focused on achieving
Kouba, Davis Carpenter, and stud goalie Peter Pirone. TJ Kouba has proven to be a clutch goal scorer and playmaker already early this season. The Eagles this year have some juniors who are hungry for a ring. Aidan Petretich has already had a couple of goals this year, and Nick Garner, Alex Mavris, and Will Glenter have also taken the reins of the team hoping to win a champion-
ship. After a loss to Georgetown Prep in a pre-season exhibition, the team has definitely come with a more physical game plan. Coach Kyle Senott is definitely looking to make the most of his first season with the Eagles and seems to have the squad to take it all the way. The Eagles look to get a big win against cross town rival St. John’s this Friday.
Seventeen Too By: Kadari Machen ‘22 Gonzaga Poets & Writers What would I get if I shot three and killed two? Maybe a cell, twenty years, probably a shot to the head for acting like a fool. With an AR-15, how would I be met? I can’t even walk around in a hoodie without being seen as a threat. Me walking to a protest with an assault rifle, you could only pray that I stay alive, You see, when you look like me, that’s called suicide. But even if I made it out, surely the courtroom would be my demise. Would the judge say the people I killed weren’t victims? Wouldn’t everyone speak up and contradict him? I’m seventeen too but no doubt they’d see me as a grown man. I know they wouldn’t sympathize if I dared to cry on the stand. If I had pulled the trigger, would strangers send me millions for my defense plan? I think instead they would see my actions as a capital offense to reprimand. Would congressmen offer me internships while still on trial? If I killed two, would I be seen as a hero, like Kyle? Will there be change or will these stories continue to compile? Two steps forward and then we seem to go backwards two hundred miles. 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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its goals within local communities, although it has directed its attention to the federal government a number of times as well. The movement is organized nationally and has a number of localized hubs throughout the United States. Nationally, the Sunrise Movement is composed of four specialized divisions, each of which focuses on a particular element of the movement’s organizational structure. Although Gonzaga news has focused
mainly on Paul Campion and the hunger strike he participated in, Campion’s actions are a part of a much larger, growing movement that calls for climate action on a national scale.
MBDTF By: CJ Wagner ‘25 Contributor If you know me, you probably recognize me as the kid who tried to start a Kanye West (now officially recognized as Ye) fan club. From that, you can assume that I like Kanye. One might even assume I LOVE Kanye. As Ye is the GOAT, today I’m going to be giving you a track-bytrack review of Kanye’s 2010 magnum opus, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Twisted Fantasy starts off with one of the best opening songs of all time: “Dark Fantasy.” Kanye perfectly summarizes the themes and sound of this album in one track. Of course, it discusses fame, power, ego, and evil. This beat literally sounds like fame. 10/10. Next, “Gorgeous.” This song features singer/rapper and longtime collaborator Kid Cudi on the chorus and features a guest verse from Wu-Tang rapper Raekwon. Kanye discusses the themes of wealth and beauty, hence the title. This is Kanye’s most consistent song when it comes to lyrics, all of them being top tier verses. 9/10. Next, we have “POWER.” This starts off with claps and chants sampled from a song named “Continent Number Six” by Afromerica. It
eventually transitions into a guitar heavy rap verse, quickly transitioning to the hook. Kanye discusses, well, power and the state of America and his exile from the spotlight after the 2009’s VMA incident. According to Ye himself, he spent “5000 hours writing” the track. This song is legendary. 10/10. Next: “All of the Lights.” It is preceded by a short cello and piano interlude, which is simple but quite beautiful. Featuring a plethora of guest vocals by the likes of Drake, John Legend, The-Dream, Alicia Keys, Fergie, Kid Cudi, Elton John, Ryan Leslie, Charlie Wilson, Tony Williams, La Roux, Alvin Fields, Ken Lewis, and Rihanna, Kanye raps about an experience he had with a former girlfriend while also discussing the many blessings and curses that come with being a famous celebrity, facing “All of The Lights,” which could be a symbol for paparazzi, with which Kanye has expressed animosity before. The instrument is very trumpet, keys, and drum heavy. 9/10. Our next song, “Monster,” is absolutely insane. Using simple yet primal drums, Kanye delivers a strong verse, followed by rapper Jay-Z, both of which have been named some of the best Continued on p. 3
Editors Matthew Dowd ‘22 Jack McGuinness ‘22 Peter Mildrew ‘22 Noah Potholm ‘22 Jackson Baldrate ‘23 Luke Gormsen ‘24 Moderator: Dr. Harry Rissetto
2021 Year in Review By: Jackson Brewer ‘24 Contributor Well, it’s finally over. 2021 will go in the history books as a year where the world returned to normalcy after a difficult 2020. To begin the year, a new president took office, and the world saw a flash from the past, as a 43-year-old Tom Brady and the Buccaneers absolutely destroyed Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs with almost 100 million people watching. During this time Gonzaga was in a hybrid model,
By: John Ferrara ‘22 Editor-in-Chief What does it mean to break the boundaries of friendship and love? Moreover, how quickly can those boundaries be broken? Those are questions you might expect to see in a philosophy pamphlet published in Europe during the era of Romanticism. In actuality, these are questions answered in the Gonzaga Dramatic Association’s (GDA) rendition of Almost, Maine. According to the monologue given near the beginning of the play, Almost is a fictious city in Maine. Well, it’s not a city. It’s something close to a city, hence the
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verses of all time. However, you haven’t even gotten to the best part. Nicki Minaj steps up in verse three and delivers one of the most powerful verses of rap ever. With incredible lyrics and an even more incredible flow, Nicki Minaj steals the song. It ends with Justin Vernon of Bon Iver delivering a bridge three times. The song talks about a lot of fictional monsters such as “Sasquatch, Godzilla, King Kong, Loch Ness Goblin, ghoul, a zombie with no conscience,” according to Jay-Z. 10/10. Next, “So Appalled.” Featuring JAY-Z, Pusha T, Swizz Beatz, RZA & CyHi The Prynce, this song has so many banger verses. The refrain is sung by producer Swizz Beats, which then transitions into Kanye’s verse. One word: bars. The hook is rapped by Kanye and CyHi The Pyrnce, and repeated after every verse. Next we have Jay-Z, who delivers a
with only a third of students coming into school each day. But this would soon change, as after spring break, Gonzaga decided to allow two thirds of the student body to come to school each day. The progress felt at Gonzaga was also reflected in the world, as the MLB returned to play, and coronavirus cases were decreasing steadily, giving hope that Gonzaga might be able to return fully in person the next school year. Students had to finish the 2020-2021 school year first, which they did with flying colors, lead-
ing to the summer of 2021. This summer was highlighted by the Tokyo Olympics, where the United States led in the gold and total medal count. American Caeleb Dressel led the United States, winning an incredible 5 gold medals. While the Olympics were wrapping up, however, Gonzaga students prepared to return to a fully in-person school year. The first quarter of the first normal school year in about two years was highlighted by the Gonzaga Sports programs, as the football, soccer, and cross coun-
try teams all fought through hardships and experienced successes. Other events from this quarter included team bake sales, auditions for the school play, and sophomore retreats. This quarter also highlighted two classes of students’ first real days at Gonzaga, as the freshmen and sophomores were finally able to see Gonzaga at its full capacity. As the first quarter ended, several major events were approaching, including halloween and the 100th football game between Gonzaga and Saint John’s. Although
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this game ended in defeat for the Eagles, the team kept it close and played with a lot of heart. As fall sports ended, the winter sports of hockey and basketball started, and students started to look ahead towards midterms, and while everyone looks to finish off the semester strongly, it is important to really reflect on the last year, and how Gonzaga students overcame defeat and hardships to grow as young men.
Almost Maine Review name “Almost”, but it’s not actually one due to a variety of weird circumstances. The stage crew successfully smashed the play’s set design in relation to the main idea that things are often left unfinished. Obviously, the set was intentionally left minimalistic as Gonzaga’s stage had to be divvyed up into four or five parts for both halves of the play. That’s right. In a unique deviation from traditional GDA plays, this year’s performance carried out what one might consider several little plays within the scope of one central theme – friendship, love, and everything in between. Each of the nine, fifteen-
minute scenes focused on a spot around the town. The different pair of performers characters played by Abe – some ended on a course Dibba ’22 and Grace Stebound for prolonged love phens (Holy Child ’22), for instance, awkwardly caught up in a pub. Meanwhile, John Jerro ’22 and James Miller ’22 carried out their scene on a camping trip in one of Almost’s lush forests. Almost, Maine was one of the best features while others discovered that I’ve seen the GDA put on their subtle differences were over the last four years. The too much to overcome in a acting, spearheaded by a talrelationship. Each couple ented group of seniors hailwas based in Almost, work- ing from both Gonzaga and ing or relaxing in a different nearby private schools, was
something you could’ve just as easily seen at a playhouse downtown. The set was aesthetic and played its role in making the story even more alluring. The production team shined, as the lights and sound worked cohesively to draw the audience’s view to the main spectacle on an otherwise crowded stage. In all, a dive into the town of Almost proved to enlighten its Sheehy Theatre visitors with a lesson on love and loss. The spring musical, which should feature many of the same actors and actresses seen in this rendition of Almost, Maine, is certainly going to be a special one if this play was any indication of the future.
classic Jay-Z verse: controlled, lyrical, and to-the-point. Next we have Pusha T, which I consider to be the highlight of this song. His no-nonsense, lyrical, hard hitting bars bring the song its glory, especially with his flow. Next we have CyHi The Prynce, who also delivers a strong, hard-hitting verse with incredible lyrics (best line of the song being “if God had an I-pod I’d be on his playlist.”) What do you expect? After this verse, the hook is then sung by Wu-Tang Rapper RZA. It ends with the refrain. Kanye raps about fake people in the industry, Jay-Z raps about people who question his legacy, Pusha T raps about wealth and success, and CyHi raps about his status and how he can only get better. 10/10 Next we have “Devil in a New Dress.” Holy cow. This song is absolutely incredible. It starts off with a pitched-up vocal sample that is repeated throughout the song. The song then goes into one of Kanye’s hardest verses, followed by one his hardest hooks and an-
other banger verse. There is then an instrumental refrain, which starts with a piano and then a MIKE DEAN GUITAR SOLO. The guitar continues, and the absolutely legendary Rick Ross verse starts. The song discusses lust and the pain that comes from it. 10/10. This next song is, quite literally, quality music. “Runaway.” Track 9. This song is my favorite song ever created. I can’t explain it; it’s just magical. It starts off with 15 piano E notes, then transitioning into a short and simple piano routine. Drums and synth are added. Kanye’s hook starts, which transitions into a verse. The hook comes again. Another verse, now with Pusha T. Another hook. It is then followed by a three-minute incomprehensible vocal outro. I can’t describe it; it’s a spiritual experience that you’ll need to listen to understand for yourself. I don’t want to ruin it. Peak Music/10. The next track is Track 10: “Hell of a Life.” This song is very, ehm, R-rated. A bit of a
word, which transitions into a drum and sample-heavy beat that sounds like the peak of a mountain. Kanye’s first verse starts with a poem and then transitions into more rap-like lyrics. It then transitions into a chorus-bridge tradeoff, ending with some vocal chants. It discusses Ye’s party life and a relationship he’s having with a woman he had met at this party. It transitions perfectly into the closing interlude, “Who Will Survive in America,” which is an abridged version of Gil Scott-Heron’s “Comment #1.” 9/10. Kanye proved himself with his album. It’s literally peak music… look at the numbers. It changed music forever.
humorous downplay after the musical climax that is “Runaway.” However, the beat is very catchy and has an interpolation on the hook from the song “Iron Man” by Black Sabbath. It starts with a verse from Kanye, which has a very, very good flow. The hook follows, which then has a weaker second verse, another hook, and the closing third verse. There is also a vocal outro of just breathing and hums by Teanna Taylor. However, it’s very catchy. It discusses……… very personal things. 9/10. Next, we have the “Blame Game.” It starts off with John Legend singing a chorus and a quick verse. Kanye then comes in and delivers a verse, followed by another hook and another verse. Kanye is very personal and somber in these lyrics, delivering the grief that comes from a past lover. The instrumental has a somber piano and slow drums, along with a violin. 9/10. And finally, the closing track, “Lost in the World.” This song begins with a spoken
Overall Rating: 10/10 Best Song: “RUNAWAY” Runner-Up: “DARK FANTASY” Worst Song “LOST IN THE WORLD” Best Feature: Nicki Minaj on “Monster,” or Rick Ross on “Devil in a New Dress”
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Inherent Hate? Islamophobia in America
By: JP Felmlee ‘22 Foreign Affairs Contributor A Gallup News poll conducted in 2009 during the height of US intervention in the Middle East shows how Islam was considered the most negatively viewed religion in America with 31% of respondents asserting the religion as “not favorable at all.” Data collected by the Pew Research Center from 2001 to 2016 indicates that nation-wide anti-Muslim at-
tacks have significantly increased when compared to the decades predating 9/11. And according to The World Economic Forum, at
least 61% of American Muslims have experienced discrimination between 2017 and 2018, the highest percentage when compared to discrimination toward other predominant religions in America. I could go on, but I feel you‘re catching my drift. Since 9/11, Islamophobia has increased in a variety of American communities – especially in right-leaning areas – and has permeated into politics in recent years. This rise in prejudice origi-
nated because the nineteen men who hijacked American Airlines Flight 11, United Airlines Flight 93, United Airlines Flight 175, and
American Airlines Flight 77 were Muslim, Arab, and members of Saudi Arabia’s social elite. This has led to a wide-spread and long-lasting false assumption that all terrorists are Muslims, and all Muslims are potential terrorists. Haroon Moghul, an academic and news commentator determined to crush prejudice toward Muslims, accurately claims, “if it’s true that all terrorists are Muslims, it’s just because we’ve defined terrorism so that it’s pretty much only restricted to violence committed by Muslims.” In other words, Moghul is pushing back against the incoherent claim that, “not all Muslims are terrorists, but all terrorists are Muslims.” There are other major factors that have fanned the flames of Islamophobia. For instance, many Americans believe there is a unified Islam. Yet there are over 1.8 billion Muslims around the world aligned with hundreds of distinct Islamic communities and particular views on their faith. Some Americans with a negative view of Islam
are convinced an “Islamic Order” – the forced establishment of a religious state based on Islamic moral codes and customs – is on the rise
National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, who said during the conservative-backed Reawaken Tour in November, “if we are going to have
in Western society. This factor, on top of negatively biased views toward Islamic institutions and traditions, have cultivated the belief among some Americans that Muslims are potential terrorists, Islam is a naturally violent religion, and, for some, there should be restrictions on practicing Islam with the establishment of a central American faith. A recent event supporting my point comes from retired US Army Lt. Gen. and former
one nation under God, which we must, we have to have one religion [in America].” I am very certain the one religion Flynn refers to is not Islam, and his statement contradicts the basic American right to freely practice one’s own faith. This rise in Islamophobia threatens the fundamental American institution of our First Amendment rights, and as men for others, we must strive to fight this prejudice and any other form of bigotry.
OP/Ed: P.G. County’s Redistricting Controversy By: Abram Cutler ‘23 Contributor On November 16th, the Prince George’s County Council voted 6-3 to officially support a new redistricting plan. While such an action usually receives barely any significant attention, this time things could not be more different. The residents of Prince George’s County have been beyond infuriated since the plan was proposed in October. The backlash stems from the conduct of the six County Council members and the redistricting plan itself, which serves to redefine the 9 districts that make up Prince George’s County. While they attempted to mask their maneuver under a sympathetic veil by claiming their plan would create a majority Latino district, their true intentions seem to be to manipulate the voter base to maintain their power and shut down any campaigns that threaten their positions. The plan altered the district boundaries so several candidates who
were considering running for office were moved from their existing districts, rendering them unable to campaign to their neighbors by forcing them to run in different districts, sabotaging their bids for election. The Council’s plan is a departure from the normal procedures that accompany redistricting. In a typical process, a Redistricting Committee is appointed to produce recommendations on redistricting every ten years. Their goal is to essentially make all of the districts have relatively equal numbers of voters. The Committee that was appointed produced the required report, and on October 14th, the County Council met to discuss that plan as well as weigh the options. However, what happened next has infuriated the public. Six members of the County Council presented their own map and rammed it through with their majority. The map they created showed little thought spent in benefit of the populace, as it divided
historically African-American communities and cut off neighbors from each other through its seemingly hastily drawn borders. Few outside of these six Council members had any idea of what they were planning, yet these pub-
lic servants seemingly chose to abuse their positions and pass the gerrymandered map. This decision of the County Council was met with outrage and fury from the public, local mayors, community leaders, and activists. The six members attempted to defend their plan as an attempt to adjust the racial representation of the community to make it more accurate.
However, many have called this excuse out as a dishonest attempt at deflecting attention away from their true motives--to maintain power. The public is not having any of it. The citizens of Prince Georges’s County are up in arms on social media, and a 6-hour hearing was held right before the final vote that saw over 100 people testify against this gerrymandered plan. Eric Olson commented on the turnout of the hearing, saying, “...I don’t think I’ve ever seen people testify unanimously against a measure like in this case.” Olson is one of the people most affected by the vote, as his house was removed from his community in the oddlyshaped map so he can no longer represent his neighbors. However, despite all of the resistance towards the plan by the County’s residents, the hardened hearts of the six County Council members
could not be swayed, and they voted to adopt the plan. This blatantly corrupt abuse of power is a drastic blow at a tense time in national politics. It has already sowed the seeds of great distrust and division between the residents of the County and its leaders. In the words of College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn, “This will create distrust and division within the County towards the County Council, at a time when distrust of politics in this country and in this county already run deep.” Maryland has had a history of gerrymandering and other political abuses, and this decision further scars the landscape just a few miles from the nation’s capital. The Council’s decision also undermines democracy itself. Leaders cannot choose who they represent, and by manipulating the voting maps they have attempted to bypass the fundamental principles that our nation has been established on. Such actions have no place in a democracy.
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Mildrew’s Melodies Vol. III By: Peter Mildrew ‘22 Editor
Adele: 30 Review
At this point in history, a new Adele album means the following: ceaseless buzz in the media, emotional shower-singing at decibel levels never before reached, and positive reviews from not only the world’s most established critics, but also from those you would never expect to be Adele “stans” (see RITZ Crackers’ Twitter). Frankly, it’s hard to hate Adele. Rarely copping out to pop trends (30’s “Can I Get It” is one of those isolated instances where overproduced beats and royalty-free postchorus whistles get the best of Adele’s authentic ethos), Adele maintains a heartbreaking tone on her new album while still differentiating her latest work from that of her devastatingly powerful past albums 19, 21, and 25. The title, 30, refers to the vocalist’s age when she divorced then-husband Simon Konecki, which was the most “emotionally bewilder[ing]” time of her life, Adele remarked in an interview with
BBC. What sets this album apart from her previous works, though, is the modus operandi in which Adele yanks, tears, severs, and amends the audience’s heartstrings. 30 is very much a love letter, but not in a typical sense; it’s a fluid ballad directed to her son, Angelo, and to herself. It’s a calculated stream of consciousness from the depths of her heart, and aspires to set the story straight not only to Angelo, but to herself, as she recovers from her divorce. 30 plays like a broadway tragedy. “Strangers by Nature” could not have been a more perfect foreword to what the audience will delve into on this album. The first words, “I’ll be taking flowers to the cemetery of my heart,” is a warning from the get-go: put your seatbelt on and get some tissues ready, because you’re about to cry your heart out. Speaking of that, “Cry Your Heart Out” is one of Adele’s more successful genre-benders, as she playfully crafts a pop-reggae, motown inspired cut into a
surprisingly uplifting take on moving past sadness. Before this track graces our ears, though, “Easy on Me” proves that Adele can produce microtonal beauty, even if she’s just singing a single vowel. This marks one of the most vulnerable points in Adele’s career; she masters a balance of palatable melodic goodness with pop resonance to claim her title as the queen of vocal pop. If “Easy on Me” wasn’t melancholic enough, “To Be Loved” is sure to drain your tear ducts. This track is purposefully raw and untouched; Adele even recalled how this song took three or four tries in total to record, and that she couldn’t do more than that as it took too much emotional energy to even produce. Besides posting a microphone-shattering livestream performance (see Adele’s Instagram), Adele has sworn to never sing this ballad live again for the same reason.
Pop is apparent on this album, and it’s refreshing to hear such commercially and sonically successful tracks like “Oh My God,” and “I Drink Wine,” as both of these cuts sound like throwbacks to the golden age of pop in the mid 2010s. The final song on this album, “Love is a Game,” seems almost too obvious of an inspiration from Amy Winehouse, an artist to which Adele reportedly “owes 90% of [her] career,” but it abso-
lutely ties an Adele-unique bow on this project. Besides one or two minor thematic missteps, Adele reigns in any and all emotional power to establish 30 and herself as respective greats of all time. Best Track: “To Be Loved” Worst Track: “Can I Get It”
Christmas Song Power Rankings By: John Ferrara ‘22 Editor-in-Chief ‘Tis the season, as they say. Well, more specifically, says the creator of “Deck the Halls” – one of the most overrated Christmas songs in world history. 95% of the song is either the word “fa” or “la”. It’s just not that good. Sue me. Nonetheless, the song’s famous utterance – ‘tis the season – keeps it thriving today, inspiring millions to turn it on as they lay ornaments on their Christmas trees. But what about the other songs people are listening to as they prepare for the best holiday of the year? How good are those songs relative to their other Christmas song counterparts? It’s a tough quandary no doubt, but fear no more. I’m here to break down the top five best songs played around this time of year. So you can better understand where my rankings are coming from, let me quickly fill you in on some of my Christmas-related non-musical opinions. Maybe these will give you some insight
into who I am as a song reviewer….I think Die Hard is not only a Christmas movie but also the best Christmas movie. I think gingerbread houses are perhaps the most nonsensical Christmas tradition to have ever originated - like, how do you even eat that??? I think people who don’t wake up at 7 a.m. (8 a.m. at the latest) on Christmas day to open presents need to be checked for every head injury in the book. Hopefully, you now have a gauge on who I am as a Christmas-carol critic. Let’s get started…. #1 “Last Christmas” – Wham! There are a few great decades for Christmas music. The 80s, as a whole, is not one of them. However, this unique rendition of a Christmas song redeems the lack of seasonal song production in this ten year span. An electropop duo headlined by George Michael would not be on my list of those likely to produce a good Christmas song, let alone a great one. Well, here I am putting Wham!’s bitterly
nostalgic Christmas carol at the top of my power rankings. The pair manages to put together a song capable of making you feel a somber excitement for Christmas as you drive down Constitution Ave. which is an oddly satisfying feeling. Put this one at the top of your Christmas playlist. #2 “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” – The Jackson 5 I suspect this will be my most unpopular pick, but it’s an undeniably good song if you give it a few listens. Young Michael Jackson had vocals better than many of the grown artists he shared the Top 100 billboards with when he was an adult. The upbeat tone is a nice change from the typical, more delicate Christmas song. The plot of the melody itself is a fun twist on the traditional topics of Christmas songs, which tend to milk every drip of lovey-dovey family themes. Also, the adlibs of Jackson’s siblings throughout the song keeps you tuned in the entire time.
#3 “Jingle Bell Rock” – Bobby Helms It feels criminal to not include this tune on the list. It always gives good vibes and Helms’ voice radiates positivity. The melting pot of instruments in this song is something else. I mean whoever had the idea to mix the electric guitar and a chorus of bells into one sound needs a raise immediately. I’ll be the first to admit that the traditional “Jingle Bells” track is underwhelming on a good day, but this rendition is exactly the opposite. #4 “All I Want For Christmas Is You” – Mariah Carey When I was doing my background research for this article, I noticed that this song held the top spot on most people’s Christmas song power rankings. I mean, really? It’s a good song, truly. That’s why it’s in this top five, but it feels a little too basic to be placed that highly on this list. The checks Mariah Carey cashes from this song on an annual basis must support her entire lifestyle because
I hear it on the radio all the time. Carey’s vocals on this track are super impressive, so she does deserve credit for
being able to belt a song like this as well as she does. #5 “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” – Brenda Lee I have an odd affinity for this tune because of the way Lee’s “voices singing let’s be jolly” comes across on the radio. It’s this satisfying scratchy sound that transports you back into her 1958 studio, when she first recorded the melody. It’s a prime choice if you’re looking for a song to play while you and your family rock around your own Christmas tree as you decorate it. It’s upbeat. It’s got a good message. What’s not to love?
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Gonzaga Football Goes to College
By: Billy Cannon ‘24 Contributor There’s no question that Gonzaga has produced plenty of talented college football players (most notably, Caleb Williams, who is taking the college football world by storm at Oklahoma). However, there are plenty of other Gonzaga football alumni that deserve recognition for their achievements at the collegiate level. Several of Williams’s fellow class of 2021 graduates are making contributions to their schools in their freshman seasons. Wide receiver Hayden Fisher, who caught the game-winning pass against St. John’s during the spring 2021 COVID season, has hauled in nine receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown at Merrimack this fall. Another freshman receiver, Aaron Turner, caught 33 passes for 232 yards in a UConn Huskies uniform,
including 5 receptions for 59 yards in his best showing of the season against Clemson. Safety Kye Holmes has made sixteen tackles over the course of the season for James Madison, and defensive back Jalen McMurray made two tackles for the Temple Owls earlier this season against Wagner. John Marshall, who was on the receiving end of the Hail Mary in 2018, has been playing at defensive back/ striker for the Navy Midshipmen where he has been thriving. He has 46 total tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and a sack on the year, including a standout performance against #6 Notre Dame, in which he had 8 tackles, 2 TFLs, and a sack. Class of 2019 graduate Hunter Stewart has been a force on the defensive side of the ball for Virginia, totaling 37 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks at outside linebacker.
Two offensive linemen have made significant contributions to Power 5 programs this year - Aidan Rafferty '18, has seen playing time in 11 of 12 games for the Hoosiers, and Johnny Jordan '17, has played in 11 games for Virginia Tech, including making three starts at center. He has also seen time at right guard this year for the Hokies, who will be going to a bowl this year. Gonzaga Class of 2019 defensive back Dean Engram has been a key contributor to a Wisconsin team that finished the regular season 8-4. Engram returned 13 punts
Caleb Williams - GZ to OU By: Max Diaz '24 Contributor Caleb Williams '21 has had one of the best starts to a college football career with the season he is having so far. Coming into the Oklahoma program as the #2 quarterback in the nation per 247sports (should really be #1 because Quinn Ewers skipped his senior year) and leading Gonzaga to a WCAC title back in 2018, Williams was already suspected to do great things in college. But, nearly everyone in the nation suspected that he wouldn’t start till his second year at Oklahoma. They all thought that the starter would be Spencer Rattler.
At the start of the season, Rattler was projected to go 1st overall in the draft, and he was the Heisman favorite.
However, Rattler’s season didn’t really go as planned. Oklahoma started the season barely beating below average teams. They only beat Tulane by 5 points in the season opener (Tulane is currently 2-10 and tied for last in their conference) and they only beat West Virginia (who is currently 6-6) by 3 points. They got the wins, but for a team that started the season ranked at #2 in the nation, their performance was disappointing. Then Rattler hit rock bottom when Oklahoma was down 17-35 in the Red River Showdown to Texas. But, when all hope was lost for the Sooners, Lincoln Riley subbed Rattler out and put Caleb Williams into the game. Williams had an amazing game and brought the team back to win, 55-48. He finished the game with 211 yards and 2 TDs in the air and 88 yards and 1 TD on the ground. After that, the Rattler era for Oklahoma was over and the Williams era had begun. Since then, Williams has led them to 5 victories (one of
which he single-handedly saved the team from losing to Kansas) and losses to Baylor and Oklahoma State (by 4 points). Williams has been one of the Heisman favorites for most of the season, which is extremely rare for a true freshman. Though it is unlikely that he will win it, he will have at least two more seasons to do so. Nevertheless, he is very likely to win a lot of Freshman and Big 12 awards this season. But, Williams will have to endure some changes because Lincoln Riley will be coaching at USC next year. Anyway, the potential is endless for Williams having at least two more years of college left to make a good impression on the NFL. Even though he is leading the Sooners and making an impression on the NFL, Williams still showed his support for Gonzaga by coming to the 100th game against St. Johns during his bye week. Gonzaga may have lost the game, but Williams would know better than anyone that as Gonzaga men, win or lose, we support our team to the end. Caleb Williams may be playing for the Oklahoma Sooners now, but he will always be a Gonzaga Eagle.
for 64 yards on the year for the Badgers, and 16 tackles to go along with 3 pass breakups and an interception. Defensive lineman Malik Bridgeman, who graduated from Gonzaga in 2018, has had a monster junior season at Gannon University with 42 tackles, 5 TFLs, 3 sacks, and a forced fumble. Seeing Eagles in college uniforms will continue to be somewhat common - this year’s senior class is sending several graduates to the collegiate level. Captain Nate Kurisky will play tight end for Louisville next year, and fellow captain Kadari Machen will play linebacker for the University of Pennsylvania. Offensive lineman Cam Wilson will join Machen at UPenn. Linebacker Jordan Shuler will be heading to Air Force, and tight end Cameron Ball has committed to Buffalo.
NFL Playoffs
By: Andrew Lavella ‘24 Contributor AFC Chiefs: If you go and look at the remaining schedule, they have by far the easiest, and they look like themselves in recent weeks. Patriots: With a new QB and a great defense, the Patriots are right back on top and look like they are definitely in the Super Bowl hunt. Ravens: With a very hard remaining schedule and a banged up team, the Ravens might find trouble in the last part of their season. Titans: At times the NFL is a war of attrition. The Titans are losing too many players to injury to stay on top, but could be a very tough four seed. Bills: An overall disappointing year for the Bills. They have done enough to make the playoffs, but I don’t see much happening once they get there. Bengals: What a great season for the Bengals. Coming into the season with zero expectations, and they now look like a future juggernaut. We will see what they can do. Colts: I have the Colts sneaking in late. They are getting hot at the right time, and Jonathan Taylor is playing out of his mind.
NFC Packers: With a pretty easy remaining schedule and a bad division, there is no reason that the Packers and Rodgers shouldn’t get the 1st seed. This could be their final go with Rodgers, so the question is: can they make it count? Cardinals: With a lot of injuries recently, the Cardinals have fallen a bit, but with big players coming back, the Cardinals should get hot at the right time and could be a formidable threat. Buccaneers: With Tom Brady as your QB, anything is possible, and with an ubertalented roster, the Buccaneers are legit contenders. Cowboys: What is bad about this team? With their 1st round pick Micah Parsons about to win rookie of the year, this team should be poised for a deep playoff run. Rams: After a fast start they have slowed down, but if they can get back on track they might produce something. Vikings: An easy remaining schedule and too much talent to not be a playoff contender. This team, if they can get hot, could be very dangerous. Washington Football Team: After being 2-6, Washington has rallied big time. With 5 division games upcoming, Washington is in great shape to make a playoff push.
The Aquilian 7
The Dingell Corner: NFL Power Rankings
By: Bobby Dingell ‘22 Contributor
The Sigma Alphas 1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers They score way too much for any average team to beat them and to go down, they need to be schooled by a smart defense and outscored by a scrappy offense. It can be done by one of their counterparts in the top 11, but will take a special night in February to be done. 2. Green Bay Packers You could say Aaron Rodgers has been ‘Immunized’ to the defensive schemes this year. 3. Buffalo Bills Defense wins championships and with the statistically top defense in the league, I see them as hard to beat when January comes. 4. Arizona Cardinals Much has been taken away from this team in their first few weeks and they’ve still found a way to win. They are high up in the standings, but not #1 in the Corner. 5. Baltimore Ravens They finally built a solid receiving corps to go with their great defense and special teams which makes them a scary team to face. 6. Los Angeles Rams They’re just a copy of the Lakers. They have superstars, but get too pretty with it for what they’re paying. 7. Kansas City Chiefs Many people are sleeping on KC this year and I get the concerns. Their defense has struggled and will need to tighten their pass rush. Mahomes is still good though
and looks to be trending back to his normal self.
haven't been able to see their true colors. They have almost a for sure bet to win the A Bevy of Competitors NFC Beast, so we'll see what 8. New England Patriots they do in the postseason. Belichick has this team play- 15. Los Angeles Chargers ing flawless in the last few Justin Herbert is a bright weeks. I’m curious to see young superstar who has how their next few games go been in over his head this when they aren’t viewed as season. He faces too much the underdogs anymore. pressure in the pocket for 9. Tennessee Titans their offense to succeed. With King Henry and Ju- Love this team, but Herbert lio out, their defense has needs to be freed. stepped up and been impres- 16. Pittsburgh Steelers sive. When their stars return, They have been the bottom they are my pick to win the of the barrel in the toughest Super Bowl. division, but this offense is 10. Cincinnati Bengals so dysfunctional to the point I love the Griddy. Drafting where I don’t know what to a package deal in Ja’Marr expect each Sunday. Big Ben Chase and Joe Burreaux was needs to go as well. Get the the smartest decision the Body Bag. Bengals have made. Their 17. Seattle Seahawks defense is coming together They underperformed and this team is shaping through their schedule this into the dark horse the NFL year, but they are not as bad needs. as people think. They have 11. Indianapolis Colts good offensive weapons and Where the offense lacks in if they can open up their run hitting deep shots through game, it will free Wilson up the air, Jonathan Taylor has a bit more to work. picked up the load and grown into a rising star this year. The Average Joes 12. Minnesota Vikings 18. San Francisco 49ers NO ONE likes playing the They have charged their old Vikings. They are scrappy offense back up with Deebo and have fought off the and Aiuik at full health and toughest teams in the league. I can see a late push for the The only area I need to see wild card coming from the growth in is their D-Line. 49ers. 13. Cleveland Browns 19. Washington Football Their run-game speaks vol- Team umes, but it means nothing if Their defense has been horBaker keeps getting banged rendous this year for what up left and right. we expected out of them, but 14. Dallas Cowboys with Heinicke growing into I was really excited to watch his role as a true leader, they this team, but with injuries, have pulled out some big illness, and penalties, we wins.
20. New Orleans Saints They have a strong group on defense, but they stay on the field too long because of their lackluster offense and their frequent 3 and out problem. 21. Miami Dolphins With the breakout of Jalen Waddle and the return of Xavien Howard, I see an immense upside in Miami. They’ve shown some impressive qualities in battles against good teams and have a good future ahead of them, but this year may not be their year. 22. Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts hasn’t proved himself as a stable QB and needs to stop relying on his run game to get things done. 23. Las Vegas Raiders They haven’t had any mojo going for them since their big fallout with Gruden and have been penalized too much to see any success. On the bright side, they statistically have the greatest punting squad in the NFL, so that’s going for them. 24. Atlanta Falcons Cordarelle Patterson has been a diamond in the rough for the Falcons. Instead of blowing all the leads this year, they just aren’t getting any. Matt Ryan is at the end of his career and may need to get in the body bag and out of the league along with Big Ben. 25. Denver Broncos Their offense is the most robotic in the league which comes with good and bad. Their defense has stepped up in the biggest games even af-
ter the loss of Von Miller to upset some good teams. 26. Carolina Panthers They are probably the second most robotic offense and while the spark of Cam coming back was fun, they need to look to the future and invest in Sam Darnold. Teams Looking to Fire the Coach 27. Chicago Bears I can’t see much upside coming from the bears. They don’t score a lot and can’t really compete with their defense in big games. Not much else to say. 28. New York Giants Their defense is growing as a unit, but Daniel Jones can’t keep up on offense. 29. Detroit Lions Their play calling has been too conservative for Goff to ever get going. The WR core is weak too and needs to produce on deep balls. 30. New York Jets I actually like watching their offense because Zach Wilson’s run-and-gun formula reminds me a bit of Jameis Winston’s style. Also, with the worst turnover ratio in the league of -15, the two of them couldn’t be more alike. 31. Houston Texans They can’t catch a break and are competing for the highest draft pick next year with the bottom four on this list. 32. Jacksonville Jaguars Urban Meyer has had a terrible start in the NFL and might need to apply for one of those college jobs.
Formula 1: What an End! By: JP Felmlee '22 Foreign Affairs Contributor Leading into the final two races of this year’s Formula 1 season, the standings for the 2021 World Drivers’ Championship are closer than ever. Max Verstappen, the underdog Red Bull driver, leads seven-time world champion Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton by only eight points (351.5 to 343.5 points respectively). Hamilton is desperately looking for a break at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (GP) on Sunday, December 5th, after winning the past two races in Brazil and Qatar before heading to the final race in Abu Dhabi. Many people,
including myself, are rooting for Verstappen to win his first ever championship this year, especially given the number of factors aligned in his favor: the dominance of this year’s Red Bull car and the much-needed skill displayed by Red Bull second driver Sergio Perez. In addition, the last two track layouts work in Verstappen’s favor given the Saudi Arabian GP – though a new track added to the calendar – is similar to the Monaco GP layout where he won this past Spring. Verstappen also won at Abu Dhabi last year during the 2020 season. Despite there being only two races left, there is still a
chance for Verstappen to seal the World Drivers’ Championship title at Saudi Arabia in one of the following four scenarios: Verstappen finishes first with the fastest lap of the Grand Prix, and Hamilton finishes sixth or lower. Verstappen finishes first without the fastest lap, and Hamilton finishes seventh or lower. Verstappen finishes second with the fastest lap, and Hamilton finishes tenth or lower. Verstappen finishes second without the fastest lap, and Hamilton does not score any points (finishing eleventh or lower).
If Red Bull plays their cards right, Verstappen could win the championship. This is assuming nothing goes wrong in terms of pit stops, strategy, and qualifying. Mercedes is also well aware of the above scenarios, and we as fans can only assume they will be on their “Agame” these next two races.
As a Red Bull and Verstappen fan, I can only hope everything works out for the underdog driver at Saudi Arabia and if need be, Abu Dhabi. You can watch the Saudi Arabian and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on ESPN on 12/5 at 12:30 pm and 12/12 at 8:00 am respectively. *Article originally posted on 11/29
Op/Ed: A Message to WZAG By: Daniel Colucci ‘23 Contributor Where has the former glory of our mornings gone? The previous two school years are filled with memories of thoroughly enjoying the content WZAG produced on a daily basis. When the pandemic halted everyday normalcy, WZAG refused to comply. Numerous skits and features were produced and continue to entertain us to this day. I know this because WZAG rehashes these skits whenever they are in need of a feature. This year, to put it plainly, WZAG has been letting us down. A lack of entertaining,
original content has been the overarching theme of WZAG thus far. Is it an effort deficit? Talent? Perhaps they’re being held back or constrained? I am not in a position to know, but something must change, and there is still time to do exactly that. A new semester welcomes a fresh start, a chance for redemption. But first, a proper verbalization of these concerns for WZAG must spur the effort for redemption. Allow me to provide a more detailed description. Last week’s WZAG featured a Mozart track playing over closeups of students chewing food. If I’m missing
the humour in this I apologize, but I can say quite confidently I am not. We don’t need to see a shaky 30 second timelapse of someone’s commute to Gonzaga filmed through a dusty car window because we witness it ourselves each morning. We also don’t find much excitement in watching clips of a school assembly that we participated in the week before. Examples like these are why I believe WZAG has regressed this year. It often seems like the WZAG crew is just trying to reach the time minimum, throwing in old clips and random things they film to draw out the broadcast.
Is this a harsh critique? Yes. But is it a necessary one? I believe it is. Our mornings used to be defined by WZAG. Each student sat attentively, eager to watch the day’s feature. Students today still sit attentively, but it’s instead to play Clash Royale. On multiple occasions I’ve gone back and watched old skits with friends from other schools on the WZAG Youtube channel, taking pride in the content my school produced. These are the glory days to which I wish to return. I write this because I care. I care about preserving the precious traditions of Gonzaga. There’s no
nice way to put it: WZAG has been subpar this year, and it needs to be said publicly. I’m not asking for quality features every day. That would be unreasonable. However, I believe students deserve at least one original, entertaining feature each week. There’s still plenty of time for the 2021-22 WZAG group to leave their mark and carry on an important tradition. And, if any WZAG member has a problem with this article, tell them to make a feature about it. At least it would be original. * Editors Note: WZAG Mean Tweets airing 12/6 - both funny and mean.
Athens Project By: Anderson Harlor ‘25 Contributor Mr. Cardozo, a favorite at Gonzaga, gave his Freshman World Cultures an amazing project about ancient Athens. The goal was to teach us about the ancient world without the conventional means. And we did learn more than we ever could by just looking at Google Slides for an hour. The project was structured somewhat like Model U.N. A topic was presented each day and we would debate on it. Each student was assigned a character, a prominent Ancient Athenian. Our goal was to act as that character for the duration of the project. We would debate the
issues that faced the people of that time, write legislation, and vote on laws. Now this all sounds super boring. Well Mr. Cardozo gave us full control over how each session went. We decided how the day went. We had full control over the course of Athens. This led to some kid almost starting a coup and being put on trial. We could try to pass whatever law we wanted. We could do almost whatever we wanted. He left it up to us to write our speeches and do our research. This project had this weird power to make you really want to do so much research without your mom nagging you. Every year I
play the new Call of Duty game, it is a tradition. Even though Vanguard is absolutely awful, I still played it. But that was after I wrote speeches and did research and the intricacies of Athenian democracy. Mr. Cardozo’s project had this magnetizing effect where you actually wanted to learn as much as you could. This is because everything was up to you, if you gave a really good speech you could shift the direction of the day. One issue of debate was providing payments to those who participate in democracy. We were about to vote one way and then someone gave an incredible speech highlighting the hypocrisies
of the other side’s argument. And this made all us want to do more, more than we would have done if we just read about Athens. We read
card but the desire to succeed in the next day of debate. We, in our endeavors, learned so much, more than any textbook could teach us. The freedom he gave us made it so much fun. He trusted us and we had a great time and learned so much. I really hope other teachers try this kind of learning as we learned so much and gained a new found interand read everything we could est in the ancient world we find about Athens, driven by would not have otherwise. not the idea of a bad report
Gonzaga Basketball Takes the Court By: Mike Husk ‘22 Contributor Gonzaga’s basketball team is ready to reclaim their energy after having a shortened season last winter. Coming in at No. 27 in Maxpreps’ preseason rankings, Gonzaga is in great position to make a run for a WCAC
title. I interviewed seniors Jared Turner and Eddie Paquette about the upcoming season. As we all know, 2020 caused lots of cancellations and postponements within sports locally, especially for Gonzaga. When I asked Turner and Paquette about how the basketball team handled the season last year, Turner told me it was “very uncertain and unstable.” He added that, “A lot of us couldn’t even get into gyms consistently to workout or lift which can
definitely throw your game off. Also, seeing other teams around the area being able to play, when we couldn’t was a bit depressing. When we actually did get to play in our ten-game-season it was frustrating at times because we didn’t have any time to develop chemistry and truly bond as a team.” Paquette mentioned how Gonzaga had to practice and play their home games at the St. James in Springfield instead of at Gonzaga. However, Turner and Paquette did seem thankful to get the opportunity to get a few games in. As Gonzaga enters this season, Turner and Paquette are grateful to be back playing in the Carmody Center, with Paquette telling me, “The energy and atmosphere so far is unmatched as we return from Covid. There’s a
new energy around the program.” Some players to watch this year include seniors Devin Dinkins along with Turner. This past Thanksgiving weekend in the MidAtlantic Invitational Tournament in Hagerstown, Dinkins scored multiple 30 point games, earning himself the Most Outstanding Player award. Turner and another senior, Quinn Clark, were on the all-tournament team as Gonzaga beat both St. Mary’s of Annapolis and host St. Maria Goretti of Hagerstown to win the tournament. Some other players to watch for on Gonzaga are freshmen Nykolas Lewis and Derek Dixon, Paquette along with seniors Thomas Maloney and Nick Evans, and junior Thomas Batties. As usual, Gonzaga will
be playing a wide range of both top national and local teams through tournaments and inner-league rivalries. On the national stage, Gonzaga played in the Chicago Elite Classic defeating Whitney Young on December 4th, a top team in Chicago. Gonzaga will be on the national stage at the Les Schwab Invitational over Christmas break and the Spalding Hoophall Classic against Oak Hill, where Gonzaga will be facing Judah Mintz, who transferred from Gonzaga to Oak Hill this past summer, over MLK weekend. Gonzaga will also play their usual slate of conference games against rivals Dematha, Paul VI, and St. John’s. Gonzaga’s first home game is on December 10th against St. John’s Catholic Prep of Buckeystown, Maryland in the DC Classic.