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Students RAMBLE Around the Halls Emily Devyor LA News Editor With every new school year comes change, whether it’s a new haircut or some fresh kicks, but this year there was a big change for all of Loyola to get used to, a brand new schedule. Branded the RAMBLE schedule, students now have six classes a day, unlike last year where students had nine periods in a day. When this schedule was announced last year there were immediate questions from students and parents alike wondering – What prompted this change? and Is it really necessary for to happen right now? Understanding that there was going to be confusion as to how you could take nine classes and only have six classes a day, all the students were spoken to about how this change would happen and their questions got answered, for the most part. Now a schedule in theory and a schedule in action are two very different things, so when the day arrived to see the RAMBLE schedule in action, students and staff alike were on edge. The day came and went with a couple hiccups, showing up late to a class or two and many, many checks of OnCampus. After one day, the student body was decidedly unhappy with the new schedule with constant complaints regarding time for lunch and the new flex time. Junior Elizabeth Hallissey explained, “I don’t really know what to do with the flex time. I feel like they should have just given the
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juniors and seniors like free time and not try to tell us where we can be when.” Many people seem to have a problem with the split lunch, because there are only certain areas that juniors can be when seniors are eating in the caf and vice versa. With the limited space, many people choose to go outside, where people can throw around a ball and really spread out, but with winter approaching soon and promised study rooms not opened yet, students are wondering where they will go when the cold comes. When talking to students it seems like the main problems with the schedule are the non-consistent, rotating class schedule and the half-caf/ half-flex lunch periods. However, no one seems to have a problem with the longer class periods that resulted from schedule change; the longer class periods that were extended from 43 minutes to 55 minutes seem to be working out for students and teachers alike. Teachers are able to cover more content and students are getting less homework because they’re getting class time to complete it. The extended class periods also allow students to have more time with teachers in case they are confused about a concept and need extra help. The push for longer class periods came from the math department, where teachers hoped that if they had more class time, they would be able to go more in depth with lessons so that kids could, hopefully, get a better grasp on what they were learning and receive better grades with this increased comprehension.
Natalie Huff, who is currently taking Algebra II and previously took AP Statistics had to say, “I feel like in math this year I’m going to get more done because we have more class time, but I’m not sure about not seeing my teacher every day to review what we’re learning.” Not seeing a teacher every day might be bad for some students, but for others it seems like not seeing your teacher every day is beneficial, because then you have a day to sit with the information yourself and perhaps look at it in a different way that your teacher didn’t originally show you. The math lab also recently changed its hours, so if students are looking for help on an assignment they can only go and see someone in the math lab from 7:00-11:00 instead of being in the entire day
to accommodate students. Another key point in the new RAMBLE schedule is now every student gets a lunch no matter what. In previous years, students would have Lab periods that would cut their lunch period short or they would have no lunch at all. Now, students have either A or B as their lunch in the brand new cafeteria. Although it wasn’t common for students to not get a lunch period, for the students who didn’t have lunch, it was very important that they got a lunch period and didn’t have to sacrifice their time to eat so they could go to a lab period. The last major reason that the schedule change was made was so that there were no longer late starts. Late starts happened so that teachers could have department meetings to talk with their colleagues about lesson
plans and the major themes that they would try to connect their lessons to so that students could learn most efficiently. Now, these teacher meetings happen during the school day, so that students don’t have to compromise their schedule every other Wednesday. This is especially helpful for students who have to make a long commute from the city and rely on public transit. Although students who live close to school might be annoyed that they don’t get 45 extra minutes of precious sleep, this makes the commute the people who don’t have cars a lot less complicated. In summation, everyone has their own take on the new RAMBLE schedule, and it seems there will never be one schedule that makes everyone truly happy and satisfies everyone’s wants and needs.
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Student have had positive and skeptical reactions to the new schedule. The biggest changes have been the introduction of flex and lunch time along with the house system for freshmen. Photo Courtesy The Year
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A Letter from an Editor I struggled a lot in working to come up with a topic for this letter. We’re about a month into school and there aren’t necessarily any standout events or stories to discuss. It seems like most people I know are going through a lot of stress and anxiety as the workload increases and schedules become crazier and more packed. On top of all of this stress and work, I recently found myself in a very difficult situation. One of my good friends reached out to me and shared that he was very depressed, anxious, and was having suicidal thoughts. He then insisted that I had to keep his secret and couldn’t tell anyone or ask anyone for help because he was fine and didn’t want people to know. This put me in an extremely difficult position, as I wanted to obey his wishes, but simultaneously felt responsible for his life, since I was the only one who knew what he was going through. I went back and forth, thinking over what I should do and considering all of my options, but eventually I began to feel too much pressure. I was constantly worrying and stressing about this friend, and checking in with him hourly to make sure that he was all right and hadn’t tried to hurt himself. Finally, I made the decision to go to an adult and share what he had told me. This adult immediately acted and got the student the help and resources he needs in order to deal with his situation. Although the knowledge that he was getting the care and help he needs was relieving for me, the hardest part of this situation was his response to my actions, which was one of resentment. He lashed out at me, saying that his emotions weren’t mine to share, and that I had violated his trust and his right to privacy. This was extremely difficult for me, as I then began to question whether I had overreacted or had, in fact, shared something that I had no right to speak about to other people. I have spent the last few weeks wondering whether I responded correctly, or if there is something else that I could or should have done in order to better handle the situation. However, I have gradually come to realize that the best thing I could have done was to talk about what I heard and get help for the person who was suffering. I can now rest assured that this friend has the help and resources that he needs, and that he is in a better place than he would have been if I hadn’t said anything. You may be wondering why I chose to share such a negative and personal topic in a letter from the editor like this. At first, I wondered too. I debated whether this story was too heavy, or whether it would just make everyone feel even worse and more stressed. However, I ultimately decided to tell this story because I feel that it is very important and valuable to all of us. I know that we constantly discuss suicide prevention and depression in Formation classes, and the dull monotony of hearing the same things and watching the same videos has bored everyone to the point where we don’t want to hear another story or see another example of suicide prevention in action. However, after this experience, I feel that it is more important than ever to encourage conversation and expression of the emotions and experiences of those around us. This is the second time that one of my friends has become suicidal. It is a very real problem that needs to be addressed and recognized as something that exists in our everyday lives, and should be discussed and dealt with as such. So, if you get nothing else out of this letter, I hope that realize just how real depression and suicide can be, and that no one deserves to be alone in the darkness of those terrible things. The path to relief can be challenging, but it is through conversation, support, and recognition that we can find our way back into the light. Madeleine Quackenbush Editor-in-Chief
Emily Devyor, Neil Gorman, Natalie Regan, Lelah Byron, Alejandra DeLeon, Grace Cutler, Peter Tilmont, Martin Susanto, Annie Enrietto, Sophia Vargas, Grayson Pitt, Ellie Halleron, Claire Finley, Elizabeth Schreiber, Jason Kesse, Nora Lyons, Elizabeth Mezyk, Ryan Margaret Lee, MAtthew Jachtorowyzc, Brady Reichert, and Abbey Scott
A Day in One’s Life By Annie Enrietto
It has been sixteen years since 9/11/2001, a day which forever changed the lives of many. While most Americans recall the horrors of this event, they are able to put one foot in front of the other and continue walking down the path of life. For those directly affected by 9/11, putting one foot in front of the other is not that easy. Their yellow brick road ended when the terror began. To owers,
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A recent article written by The Daily Mail discusses how a group of selfless volunteers from Ground Zero are now plagued and afflicted by various gruesome illnesses. These twelve men, combat everything from lung conditions, to digestive issues, to cancer. During the 9/11 clean up, these men spent hundreds of hours digging through the rubble and debris to recover the bodies of the 2,606 people missing. They sacrificed their time, sleep, and well-being to partake in what they felt was their duty to clean up a city in ruins. Nothing, though, could ever erase the ghastly images ingrained in these men’s brains. The smell of rotting flesh, the toxic fumes, the body parts, and every horror imaginable still lives today in the minds of these men and all of those who were on the scene of 9/11. Tormented by PTSD, there have even been suicides among first responders and the volunteer group in addition to death from various illnesses. As one of the members of the volunteer group John Soltes stated, “It’s really quite phenomenal what’s happening now. It’s crazy how many people died after 9/11” (Daily Mail). Sixteen years later, the world has moved on, but 9/11/2001 has forever changed these men and so many others. The flags at half-mast once a year cannot even begin to recognize all the pain, agony, and loss these people have undergone. At Loyola everyone has their own story. Every individual is going through something at one point or another that may not be fully understood by those around them. It may be something mild like a bad grade, or something more serious such as a death of a loved one or depression. The point is, Loyola as a community needs to try and be more understanding of one another. Sometimes people are too quick to judge someone’s bad mood or strange behavior and shrug them off without a second thought. We need to recognize that everyone has hardships. For those affected by 9/11, no one can erase the pain they have gone through; this may be the case for some at Loyola as well. In spite of this, the best thing we can do at Loyola is treat each other with compassion, sympathy, and kindness.
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French Club Celebrates French Culture Natalie Regan Junior Writer On Thursday September 7, the French Club traveled to Chicago for a truly French experience. Après l’école (after school) the French Club members met outside and embarked on a bus. The first item on the itinerary was to purchase dinner at the Chicago French Market. The Chicago French Market is organized as a traditional French market would be, so customers can walk through the market in its entirety and view all of the enticing options before making a selection. From crêpes to croque monsieurs, there were many ways to experience traditional French cuisine. After dinner, the group journeyed to The Art Institute of Chicago to view the Gauguin exhibition titled “Gauguin: Artist as Alchemist.” This exhibition highlighted Gauguin’s diverse collection of works and his use of a variety of media. For those who are unfa-
miliar with Paul Gauguin, he was a French artist who was active during the postImpressionist period in Europe who rejected his life as a banker to pursue a career as an artist. He ventured to Tahiti and other islands in the vicinity where he created works that depict how he imagined life would look there. Additionally, a key aspect of his work is the use of experimental color. He was also a contemporary to Van Gogh and they worked together for a short period of time. When most people think of Gauguin, they think of him as a painter, but in actuality Gauguin created pieces by using a myriad of techniques including sculpting, printmaking, woodcarving, and more. The French Club was able to view more than 240 of Gauguin’s artworks in a chronological order, which was particularly interesting because the group was able to notice the gradual changes and progression of his artistic style. One of his more famous
French Club students viewed famous French artists Gauguin’s work like this one while on a club outing to celebrate French culture. Photo Courtesy Natalie Regan
works that was displayed, titled Mahana No Atua (Day of the God) represents a true culmination of Gauguin’s experience as an artist and his iconic style that many associate with him today. This painting displays illustrious colors and truly exemplifies how Gaugin incorpo-
rated his vivid imagination into his work. The exhibit proved to be very fascinating and a great connection to the French culture for the members of French Club. French student Claire Finley reflects on her trip with the French Club, “It was great to have such a
fun cultural experience with my friends and classmates, and it was really interesting to learn more about Gauguin and his style.” After an enjoyable evening, one can firmly state this this experience was a true celebration of French culture.
John Musker presents Loyola’s student artists with an autographed copy of the Moana art book as a reminder of their talent and potential. Photo Courtesy Steve Donish
it's music, dance, animation, visual arts, he shows [his talent] through all of his work," Balentine said. While Musker was shown the theater department, art studio, and architecture room, senior Jake Bevan reflected on the Los Angeles trip and his own future in the arts. "A career in the arts is a real possibility, and because of the things that Mr. Musker and the other people we talked to told us, we know how to get there. We know how to get from A to B, and that's my biggest takeaway," Bevan said. Annie Heinen, a senior, seconded that opinion, discussing her own journey into the arts. While her parents initially disapproved of her quitting a varsity sport to join theater, she believes she made the right decision. Musker helped her feel more confident. "He basically showed me that, follow your passions because it'll lead you to great
A Disney Musker-teer Returns Home
Lelah Byron Senior Writer
Loyola Academy theater, music, and art students feel inspired by alumni John Musker, a Disney animator. The students gave a tour of the school to him in late August. The tour through the arts department of the school was a way for students to reconnect with Mr. Musker, who was one of the accomplished artists students met while participating on Loyola's springtime trip to Los Angeles. "We met all these [Loyola] alums, and they told us how they got where they were, and we met them in their places of work," Elena Kittle-Kamp, a senior, said of the Los Angeles excursion. Musker, who provided the students with a tour of Disney Animation studios, reminisced on his own experience at Loyola. When he graduated in 1971, there was still no arts department at the school. Nevertheless,
he said, Loyola still provided him with the opportunity to succeed. "Loyola gave me such a great grounding," Muskersaid. That grounding, he continued, helped him expand his curiosity and imagination, two qualities that would later appeal to Disney Animation Studios and get him hired. Musker has worked on many recognizable Disney classics, from Aladdin to The Little Mermaid, and more recently, Moana.
The inspirational career of Musker, and the growth of Loyola's arts department since his graduation, can be a learning experience to draw from, KittleKamp said. "We can really learn how much we've improved since [Musker] has been here...we went from having no arts department to having a very large arts department...we can also learn how, even with limited resources, you can still have the opportunity to
expand your knowledge," Kittle Kamp added. The students guided Musker through the music department first; kids clustered around a busy choir class practicing their scales, the dance students carefully rehearsing a choreography to Bruno Mars, and a band group strumming guitars. The hallway pulsed with energy, and Lizzie Balentine, a junior, was reminded of Musker's own dedication to all art forms. "Whether
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Mr. Finuncane Proves to be a Sensational Bible Interpreter Alejandra DeLeon Junior Writer Mr. Finucane has been a theology teacher and active staff member for five years. He has taught a variety of courses through his time here at Loyola. I had the opportunity to learn more about him and his life this week. Q: What got you interested in teaching theology? Was it a specific experience, class, or someone that you met in your life? A: My teacher in college, Mr. Larry Welborn, influenced me and got me interested in theology. My father is also a theologian and my brother is a Jesuit. Growing up, I was not forced into it, but we were expected to attend mass. Q: With the variety of classes that you have taught, which is your favorite class
to teach? Which is your least favorite class to teach? A: My favorite class to teach would be Catholic Social Teaching because I love talking about the issues and the encounter with human beings. This class is also about making Christ present in the world, which I like. My least favorite class to teach would be Church in the World because it has more history involved. It makes me feel like my dad in a way. Q: Were you different in high school compared to how you are now? If so, how? A: Yes, I was very socially awkward…and not comfortable in big groups. I also did what needed to get done, not what I wanted. I had longer hair, terrible dresser, and did not know of cardigans. Q: What were you known for in high school? A: I was known for a cool last name, a nice smart kid, and
Mr. Finucane shares his interest in theology on a daily basis with his students. Photo Courtesy The Year
as a campus ministry kid. Q: What are you known for now? A: I hope that my students see me as someone that is passionate about theology. I'm not sure what my colleagues see me as… Q: What are you involved with at Loyola? A: I am an adult leader
in LA Way, help with retreats and junior GESU, and moderator for the Fair Trade Committee. Q: What is your favorite TV show? Why? A: Parks and Recreation because it's a good natured comedy around quirks that don't make fun of them, like a celebration of life.
Q: What are some fun facts and/or facts that no one knows about you? A: I used to play lacrosse and volleyball. I worked at a sea lion show at the St. Louis zoo, and don't like the songs “Sweet Caroline” and “Brown Eyed Girl” because they remind me of fish and I would always hear them played there. I also taught a crime scene investigation in high school. Something that many don't know about me is that I’ve watched Garden State like 50 times, and it is not that good of a movie, which I noticed around the 20th time I was watching it. Q: What are some of your fears? A: I am afraid of spiders and heights. Even though I am afraid of heights, I still enjoy mountain climbing. Q: Do you want to give anyone a shout out? A: Shout out to Ms. Desmond and the Brebeuf house!
The New Man Behind the Moves
Grace Cutler Sophomore Writer This year Loyola has a brand new dance teacher, Mr. Hoffman, who is replacing Mr. Banaszynski. Mr. Hoffman has come all the way from Philadelphia and seems to be having a great experience at Loyola so far. He describes Loyola as "passionate, warm, and righteous." Mr. Hoffman started dancing his freshman year of high school officially, but found his love of dance through school dances in middle school. This carries
over to how he likes dancing, as one of his favorite styles to dance is "house hip-hop," accompanied by modern, and jazz. He also likes fusing together various styles of dance. He says, "My… key, kind of, joy, has always been dancing." He enjoys modern and contemporary more than ballet and other more structured dance styles, as it is less disciplined, and more, as he puts it, "freeing and open to creative expression." This shows through in his choreography style. He likes to choreograph utilizing fall and release, and
waves. He also likes putting sharp accents into dances to contrast with the release movements. He explains his choreography by saying, "I like playing with different energies and different levels. I think it really kind of makes for a more… full dance experience." Artistically, Mr. Hoffman is inspired by Alvin Ailey, one of the pioneers of modern dance, who developed a "beautiful and radiant" dance style according to Mr. Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman also gets a lot of his inspiration continued on page 11
Mr. Hoffman leads his classes through movements to help them find joy in their dancing. Photo Courtesy Grace Cutler
Loyola Academy is the New Hogwarts
Peter Tilmont Senior Writer Prior to this year, nearly every other Jesuit high school in the county had a house system integrated into their freshman orientation besides Loyola Academy. This year, however, implemented with the new block scheduling, began the start of the house system era at Loyola. Starting on Sunday Au-
Houses are inspired by great Jesuits like Fr. Brebeuf. Photo Courtesy AP
gust 20, the students were divided into seven houses, Xavier, Rodriguez, Brebeuf, Claver, Hurtado, Pro, Ricci, and celebrated mass in the East Gym, followed by a barbecue on the football field. Monday brought along icebreakers and a step by step walkthrough of the details of the new schedule. On the last day of orientation, the incoming Ramblers participated in team bonding games. When asked about his favorite
day, Michael Tilmont, Class of ’21, said by far the games on the third day was his favorite part, “It was fun participating in the competition while getting closer to people in my house.” It was clear talking to other freshmen that getting to know other classmates was a large help to them. Julia Petrozzi, Class of ’21, praised the house system for being, “extremely helpful to me,” and that the transition to the high school platform was,
“much more natural because I knew more people on my first day.” Sophia Conway, Class of ’21, voiced similar opinions about this comfort, explain that she had been, “much more comfortable with my school year so far.” The new house system has brought a level of comfort and stability to incoming freshmen, and the trend looks to continue moving forward in the future.
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Behind the Recent Terror in Spain Martin Susanto Sophomore Writer More than a month ago, on August 17, the streets of Las Ramblas in Barcelona, Spain, experienced a terror attack which left at least 13 dead and many more injured. This popular tourist location became a site for mourning at around 5:30 PM, when a van plowed its way down the street, aiming to injure as many as possible by weaving back and forth. The police quarantined the area, and began their pursuit for the offenders. Three people were arrested, among which was Driss Oukabar, whose ID was apparently stolen in order to gain access to the van. According to the records, Oukabar’s ID had been used to rent two other vans, which the police are still searching for. However, Oukabar is confirmed not to be the driver. The actual driver remains at large across Europe. As they had done with previous vehicu-
lar attacks, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) claimed responsibility. In the past few years, there have been at least six such attacks, which all contribute to the growing fear that permeates throughout daily life. Comparing this to an attack such as 9-11, the effects are, quite literally, closer to the ground. 9-11 was a large scale attack on a symbol of New York, which, while shocking to the whole world, still allowed a sense of security among those who didn’t work at highprofile locations or those who did not fly often. These vehicular attacks, however, involves an object that can be observed in the hundreds among highly populated areas. Anybody, anywhere can become a target, which contributes to its effectiveness, which in turn contributes to the growing popularity of this method among extremists. Another contributing factor to its effectiveness is the built up trust that pedestrians have for drivers fol-
Spaniards and tourists alike gather to remember those hurt in the terrorist attack on the popular Las Rambles of Barcelona. Photo Courtesy AP
lowing the law. Attacks of this nature essentially break the silent social contract between pedestrians and drivers, which gives people a valid reason to be afraid of something new, something unthinkable as recent as five years ago. The fear incited by these attacks on the daily lives of citizens definitely can be a source of discouragement for anybody wishing to travel the world, looking for new experiences. When one plans out his or her trip,
an extra mental step might be taken to account for the possibility of these relatively rare, but not unfeasible attacks. Following the 2016-2017 string of attacks on popular tourist locations, countless articles have surfaced online with the intention of discerning the “safe” vacation areas of Europe, which are slowly decreasing in number. The conflict between the desire to travel and the possibility of compromising one’s personal safety could possibly spark
the question of whether one should continue to explore the world or isolate himself/herself in response to the growing terrorism. This conflict is not easily resolved, as only by travelling can a person reap the benefits of cultural immersion, and enjoy the mysteries of what can seem like a new world. The debate is still up in the air, about insight versus inviolability, refinement versus refuge, enjoyment versus assurance.
Hurricane Harvey Rains Down on Texas Sophia Vargas Junior Writer
Many people have heard of the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. If you have not, here is a quick recap: it formed August 17 and dissipated September 3. It was one of the wettest storms in U.S. history with rainfall of up to about 51 inches. 83 people died from this storm, and it will cost at least 70 billion dollars to recover from it. The amount of rain that fell during Hurricane Harvey is equal to 19 trillion gallons of water. To put this enormous number into perspective, that would be equal to the flow of water over Niagara Falls for more than 290 days. This hurricane ended a twelveyear drought of hurricanes that caused such devastation in the U.S. Humans were not the only population affected by the hurricane. Wildlife took a toll as well. Baby
squirrels were blown from their nests, opossums and rabbits were found underwater sometimes, and a seabird was blown ashore from the ferocious winds. While this may be nature just taking its course,
cane could have been a little less catastrophic due to mangroves. Mangroves help diminish the effects of a hurricane like wind speeds, storm surges, and waves. They also help minimize wind speeds around
is carried by storm surges, even obtain power. About and mangroves help stop 8,000 families have been the debris with their roots moved to hotel rooms as well. Unfortunately, all around Texas, and the through construction along Coast Guard is still trythe shorelines, humans ing bring others to safety. have cut down these man- Some families are even groves, leaving their beach staying in emergency shelhouses, as ters, because there is no well as inland hous- place else for them to go. Using the timetable of es, unprotected. other storms such as HurHad man- ricane Katrina and Sandy, g r o v e s it will be months or even b e e n years before these people p r e s e n t will be able to return to at more their homes. These peolocations ple do not have electricalong the ity, they have lost their T e x a s homes, and some are livshoreline, ing in warehouses. They the flood- need as much of our help ing and as we can give them. the wind You can help out by doHurricane Harvey left much of Texas flooded due to unprecedented rainfall. speeds Photo Courtesy AP nating to missions on M may not h a v e days. This year’s missions people still have a respon- them because of their will benefit Strake Jesuit as bad. sibility to help out the denseness. They reduce been While it may seem that high school and Houswildlife because we all storm surges through their the worst of the hurricane ton Cristo Ray, two Jesuit coexist on the same earth. intricately woven roots has past, it is not over schools affected by the hurInterestingly enough, and stop them from mov- yet. Families have yet to ricane. Any sum is enough the effects of the hurri- ing very far inland. Debris return to their homes or to make a difference.
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Hurricane Irma Thunders Through Tropics
and tornadoes. According to NBC, Irma began as a tropical depression off the coast of Africa, near the Cape Verde Islands. It quickly gained strength as hurricane Harvey was just starting to hit Texas. On September 6, Irma made landfall as a Category 5 hurricane in the small Hurricane Irma devastated the island of the Caribbean before moving on to deliver rough weather to residents islands of Baron both sides of Florida. Photo Courtesy AP buda and the Virgin Islands. By September Cuba, and the Florida as a community. The MiGrayson Pitt Keys were all devastated. ami Herald reports that 10, it hit the Florida Keys Freshman Writer According to CNN, the Florida’s Governor, Rick as a Category 4 hurricane, Hurricane Irma slammed hurricane is projected to Scott, is opening interest becoming the second Category 4 storm to impact the into Florida and the Carib- cause at least $25 billion in free Irma Business loans United States in one year, bean the weekend of Sept insured damages, and has to help local businesses get back on their feet. Ho- for the first time in his9 causing death and de- left over 6.2 million homes Florida alone without tels are opening their doors tory. It moved into Naples struction in its wake, and power. That is about 60% for low rates for residents as a Category 3 hurricane, the Irma death and damage of the entire state accord- without power in Miami causing massive flooding toll continues to rise every ing to CNBC. Not to men- Beach. Evacuated hospi- and leveling homes. By day. Homes in the Florida tion the damage in other is- tals are reopening – even Monday it had moved into Keys were completely lev- land nations. Irma was the Beyoncé is helping with an area near Gainesville, eled as flooding and winds first Category 5 hurricane aid efforts. Food trucks and had been downgraded of up to 185 miles per hour to hit Cuba since 1932. in south Florida are giv- to a tropical depression. pummeled the Caribbean. There isn’t any final infor- ing free food to hurricane Together, Irma and HarIrma has killed at least mation on other island na- victims and other locally vey had caused over $200 55 people in total but dev- tions because communica- affected residents. Almost billion in insurance damastated millions. The is- tion in and out is difficult. all of Florida is trying to ages alone, and have imlands of Barbuda, the VirAfter this tragedy, Flor- help people affected by the pacted too many lives. There were many traggin Islands, Puerto Rico, ida is coming together catastrophic winds, floods,
edies that occurred because of Hurricane Irma. Eight elderly people also died over the weekend because their nursing home lost power. According to CNN, “oppressive” heat and humidity when the nursing home lost air conditioning was the primary cause of death, although the care facility was doing everything possible to keep residents cool. Authorities are still investigating their deaths, and looking into the facility. The islands of SaintMartin and Saint Barthélémy have had at least eight residents die, and that number could rise because France has yet to complete their inspection of the islands according to the Bismarck Tribune. Hurricane Irma was a severe tragedy that cost many people their homes and lives, but it has brought a sense of community to the areas in the southeastern United States and the Caribbean. Remember to keep Florida in your prayers.
Joe Arpaio: US Patriot or Criminal?
Ellie Halleron Junior Writer
On August 25, 2017, President Donald Trump tweeted “I am pleased to inform you that I have just granted a full Pardon to 85-year-old American patriot Sheriff Joe Arpaio. He kept Arizona safe!” Joe Arpaio is the former Sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona. He began his run in 1993, and was defeated in the 2016 election by Paul Penzone. His main campaign promise was to crack down on illegal immigration, an issue on which Trump has voiced his full support. Describing himself as “America’s toughest Sheriff,” Arpaio built a reputation on his harsh treatment of his
harsh treatment of the prisoners of his county jail. A lawsuit filed about a decade ago charged that Arpaio violated rights by regularly stopping Latinos based on their racial status and detaining them on the suspicion of illegal immigration. In 2011, a judge ordered Arpaio to cease the act of holding people against their will based solely on their race. However, Arpaio ignored this order, claiming he was using legal tactics and continued to profile people based on their race. In July, Mr. Arpaio was convicted of criminal contempt of court. This charge is a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of six months in prison. After Trump granted a full pardon of this convic-
tion, on the eve of Hurricane Harvey’s expected landfall in Texas, people soon went to Twitter to express their outrage. Republican Senator John McCain denounced this presidential pardon by stating: “No one is above the law, and the individuals entrusted with the privilege of being sworn law officers should always seek to be beyond reproach in their commitment to fairly enforcing the laws they swore to uphold.” Accusations of Trump “using the cover of the storm” to announce the pardon arose quickly. Senator Chuck Schumer said: “Then he ran to Camp David. The only reason to do these right now is to use the cover of Hurricane Harvey to avoid scrutiny.” Supporters of Donald
Recently pardoned, Joe Arpaio is the self-proclaimed “America’s toughest Sheriff” Photo Courtesy AP
Trump praised the pardon, taking it as a sign he is beginning to crack down on illegal immigration as he promised to in his campaign. Former Republican Senator Kelli Ward tweeted at Donald Trump thanking him for pardon-
ing Arpaio, calling him “a patriot who did the job the Feds refused to do.” The issue of pardoning Joe Arpaio began weeks before, while Steve Bannon, Trump’s chief strategist, was still in office.
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Starry Night at the Museum Claire Finley A&E Editor Summer 2017 brought many things, but for me it sadly did not bring a weekend at Lollapalooza because I was in New York. I know, right? But while I was in NYC, I got to go to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), which was especially fascinating to me since I took AP Art History. My younger sister knows nothing about art, and even she thought it was pretty cool. The museum looks like it wouldn’t be that large inside, seeing as its facade is smushed in with the twenty other buildings on the same block. However, on the inside it’s giant. It has six levels, and each level features multiple exhibits. The exhibit I found the most interesting was the Collection Gallery on the fifth floor, which starts back in the 1880s and continues through today. In that gallery, I saw the real Starry Night by Van Gogh, some of the original Water Lilies by Claude Monet, the real Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali (the one with the melting clocks), and lots of other works from Art History that I couldn’t believe I was experiencing with my own eyes. Another exhibit that I found really compelling was the one centered on only female artists, from some of Yayoi Kusama’s most famous works to a machine that turns on once every ten minutes and just makes a bunch of loud noises, by someone I’d never heard of. The gallery was empowering to walk through because all the works varied so much in size, shape, color, medium, background of the artist, and just about anything you could imagine, but they all ended up in the same gal-
lery in this same building in NYC, and the artists were all connected by the link of their identity as female. Not only that, but some of the works were from times when female artists weren’t necessarily as accepted as they are today, so it was awesome to see their works hanging in one of the most famous art museums in the United States. One last exhibit that I really enjoyed was a rotating exhibit called Inbox: Charles Atlas by Charles Atlas. It focused on the artist’s strange obsession with the numbers 1-6, calling them the “protagonists” of the works. The exhibit was comprised of various trippy videos of the numbers aligning and moving about the screen and counting up and down. I could’ve stared at those videos for hours because they were so mesmerizing and yet made absolutely no sense to me. I guess that’s the purpose of art though; making you feel a certain emotion even if you don’t quite “get” the work. While I was at the MoMA, I didn’t just see the works – I also learned about this thing called the MoMA Design Store. Basically, the store makes furniture, accessories, anything home-related that you can think of, based upon pre-existing works of art or art movements. MoMA was the first museum with a curatorial department dedicated to architecture and design, so it only makes sense that they have their own design store. Plus, they have a unique system for finding pieces you want, including a set of eight criteria to make sure you find exactly what you want. They also use profits to help run and fund MoMA’s education programs. Luckily, you don’t need to make a trip to NYC just to get all this cool
furniture – you can order online. Or, if you prefer, visit a location in Kyoto, Japan or Tokyo, Japan, or one of the two locations in New York other than the museum itself. One of the most exciting things is that the MoMA Design Store is releasing a series of very exclusive clothing, such as a Champion hoodie branded with the MoMA logo and a pair of Ray-Bans. These clothing items, available starting in mid-September, are in accordance with MoMA’s upcoming exhibit called Items: Is Fashion Modern?, centering on popular brands and how they’ve affected the last century. So, whether you want to grab one of the hoodies for “covetability,” as proclaimed by creators of line, or are actually interested in the art and its background, order some on the MoMA Design Store website in a few weeks when information becomes available. There’s no guarantee on the price of these items though, so you might want to check before you buy. To sum it all up, you don’t have to be an avid art enthusiast to enjoy an art museum as influential and amazing as the MoMA. Among the famous works, not-so-famous works, sculpture, paintings, drawings, and more, there’s something for everyone to relate to. Not only that, but you can bring the feeling of the museum to your own home by ordering art-inspired home decor from the Design Store that’s the coolest type of collectible. Even though it sounds cheesy, visiting a museum in NYC, Europe, or even just here in Chicago can pique your interest in something you never thought you’d like. And hey, you might as well grab some sick Ray-Bans while you’re at it.
While at the MoMA, I saw the real Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh. Photo Courtesy Michelle Finley
Some fashion trends to focus on this fall include cross body bags and boots of any kind. Photo Courtesy AP
Autumn Sweeps in New Styles
Elizabeth Schreiber Sophomore Writer With change in weather there is change in wardrobe. It’s time to start packing away cutoff denim shorts and bikini tops and to pull out your oversized knit sweaters. Don’t be a stranger this fall when it comes to mixing and matching. Patterns, fabrics, you name it, clashing this season is surprisingly chic. If you were thinking about experimenting with your style, this fall is a perfect time. Getting out of your style comfort zone can be difficult, but don’t let that stop you from trying the new trends. This fall keep an eye out for floral, plaid, statement jewelry, and anything 70s or 80s looking. As for denim, straight leg and cropped bootcut are the styles to look for. Ditch your skinny jeans and grab your high waisted boyfriends instead. Washes this fall is anything goes. Light, medium, and dark can be worn all fall long. Sweaters are essential for the fall. They are easy to throw on and keep you warm during cool fall days. Oversized and bulky are trending now along with turtleneck. Colors to keep on the lookout when shopping for sweaters are red, brown, and green. Another way to stay warm during this fall are coats and jackets. Finding a perfect fall coat can be challenging because the temperature
is always changing. One minute you are freezing, the next you are sweating. Instead of throwing on an old, typical fleece, try something new to keep you warm. A jean jacket is a great transition piece. By itself it serves as a lightweight jacket, but layered with a hoodie sweatshirt can change the whole dynamic of the jacket. As the cooler days approach, something more heavy duty is needed. Shearling wool coats are starting to make a comeback. Alongside are fur collars and sleeves. Don’t forget about keeping your toes warm. Boots are back and better than ever. Styles this season are knee high boots, stocking boots, and the classic ankle boot. If you aren’t looking for boots this fall, try making a statement with loafer slides to complete your look. Before cold weather truly begins and you don’t feel like pulling out your furry Uggs just yet, substitute them for some furry slides. Lastly, bags! Think out of the box, and more triangular and circular. Triangle and circle shape cross body bags are happening now. Another thing to keep into consideration while looking for a trendy bag to carry this autumn is size. Mini handbags and mini cross body bags are trending. Although it’s not the most convenient it’s sure to make you instantly look fashion forward. Fall can be tricky to dress for, but with the right wardrobe it’s a no-brainer.
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AHS: The Interworkings of a Cult
Jason Kesse Senior Writer American Horror Story: Cult heightens the political divide in America. Set in a post-election America, this season presents itself as a satire of the hysteria caused by the election results. Ryan Murphy uses Cult to point out the flaws of the country, while characterizing the genuine fear felt by people after the election. He pokes fun at the right and left. Evan Peters’ character, Kai Anderson, embodies the stereotypes of young white male Trump supporters. He watches Fox News, feels validated by Trump’s redirect, and harbors racist views. By contrast, Sarah Paulson’s character, Ally Mayfair-Richards, and her wife, Ivy, are characterized as the left. They watch in horror with their friends, the Chengs, as newscasters announce that Trump has won the 2016 election. The blame game is played throughout the episode. Protest votes and Americans not showing up to the polls were a few given reasons why Hillary didn’t win. Ally and Ivy’s friend, Tom Cheng, furiously screams at his wife,
which – if you ask me – was a bit over the top, about how she didn’t vote because she was “too busy” on Etsy. The episode also takes a dig at Jill Stein voters. In a scene between Ally and Ivy, Ally states how she didn’t trust Hillary Clinton and ended up not voting for her. Instead she chose a third party. But, she becomes adamantly upset when Hillary doesn’t win. What did you expect, Ally? As the hysteria unfolds in Ally’s house on election night, Oz, Ally and Ivy’s son, sits anxiously in the kitchen. He doesn’t want his parents to be not married anymore. He’s only a child who cares about the well-being of his mothers. Murphy promotes queer representation by writing a lesbian couple as the main characters, but also showing them in a realistic relationship. A strain is placed on their marriage because of the election results and Ally’s hallucination of clowns – pretty scary. In 2016, if you remember, clown sightings were a thing. A phenomenon which made its way to different countries. Murphy continues to struggle with diverse characters considering his cast is predominantly white.
Whenever The basis of Cult can be Story. However, this newest performances. summed up with a quote: episode picks up speed near Sarah Paulson has a panic “There’s nothing more dan- the end, with the death of the attack on screen, it was vigerous in this world than Chengs by a group of clowns. sually captivating and auan humiliated man.” What Moving forward they thentic. And I was pleasare the effects of pride and should focus rather on tellantly surprised by AHS new where can it lead someone ing the story and not on the member, Billie Lourd, whose who’s been ridiculed? Kai, aftermath of the election. I unsurprisingly, attends a city wouldn’t have chosen sea- character, Winter Andercouncil meeting and opposes son seven to be focused son, is the hardest character the approval of overnight pay on politics, considering to dissect at the moment. AHS: Cult’s premiere for extended security for a people watch TV shows Jewish community center. to escape them (depend- was more similar to The Kai believes humans love ing on what you are watch). Purge or The Strangers fear, instead of freedom. Fear Evan Peters and Sarah than anything else. I will is the ultimate currency. The Paulson give 100% in their definitely be back for more. council rejects his ideology, and he walks away defeated, muttering these words. Pride leads people down dangerous paths to prove their worth eventually resulting in catastrophe. It’s hard not to think that Murphy’s implications of pride may be a larger discussion on Trump’s presidency. “Election Night” was an average episode which didn’t leave me frightened, merely intrigued. American Horror Story has become a caricature of its former self. Coven – I believe American Horror Story returns with its latest edition: Cult, featuring the always disturbing clown as one of its terrifying elements. – was the last great seaPhoto Courtesy AP son of American Horror
who is beating up his exgirlfriend’s boyfriend at the time. Some might say he is the complete opposite of Mateo, risky and laid-back. But, don’t let the beating up part fool you, Rufus is still a decent guy with a good heart. Sound familiar to you? It did to me too. Many books have the two main charac-
in the margins because the thoughts were just overflowing. During the entirety of the book, Rufus and Mateo spend the whole day together doing activities. Some of these activities include visiting graves and city monuments. They become close friends because of the Last Friend app, an app that lets “deckers,” people who have received the call from DeathCast and are dying that day, meet each other so they don’t have to spend their last day alone. It is set in the future but still includes current websites and apps like Instagram and Facebook. At first, Mateo and Rufus’ friendship is a little rocky because of trust issues. It takes deep, personal conversations and visiting graves and city monuments to make the two really comfortable with each other. I went into this book knowing that they both die at the end. I mean, it wasn’t that much of surprise. This didn’t stop me from being very emotional and literally having to
Not a Spoiler! They Both Die at the End
Nora Lyons Freshman Writer When I opened the first page of They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera, I expected just an average, run-of-the-mill young adult book that makes for a good read when you are just resting in your room. Contradicting my beginning thoughts, it’s now safe to say that this book is far from mediocre. The book starts with 18 year old Mateo Torrez cooped up in his room. He gets a call from a company called Death-Cast that informs people that they are going to die in 24 hours or less. As you can infer from the book title, he does not get good news. Mateo is going to die and there is nothing he can do to escape his fate. Naturally, he starts to regret not going out and really putting himself out there while he still had a life to live. The same call goes to 17 year old Rufus Emeterio,
ters be the typical wallflower and wild-child that, insert gasp, make for a good duo after all! Yes, the characters did bore me. But, the plot is a different story. It gets you to think. And, I’m not talking about “hmmm, I wonder what I would do if I was that character?” think, I mean really get you deep into thought to the point where it scares you a little bit. Put yourself in the character’s situation and you will get a sense of what I mean. What would you do if you knew this was your last day on earth? Who would you spend it with? Would you even want to know in the first place? Many questions like this kept popping up Silvera’s book may be a bit trite at times, but in my head, leavis still an engaging read for students. ing me with the Photo Courtesy AP urge to annotate
just sit in silence and think for 15 minutes after finally finishing the book. The end will leave you in pieces, but still make you more hopeful and ambitious when it comes to thinking about the future. It’s hard to tell if this book is going to stay with me for the years to come, but there is a good chance it might. So if you do decide to read this book, go into it with an open mind. There are many cheesy things like the Last Friend app and simply just quotations teenagers would probably never say that take the book down a couple notches, that is true. But overall, it is a quality book that makes you reflect on your life, and I wasn’t looking for much more than that anyway. And, who knows? Technology is developing, and maybe one day Death-Cast will be a reality. 3.5/5
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Lana Del Rey Review: Lust for Life Elizabeth Mezyk Junior Writer Over the summer, Lana Del Rey released her highly anticipated fifth studio album entitled Lust for Life. The long awaited album was preceded by lead single “Love,” released back in February. The title track “Lust for Life” is a collaboration with The Weeknd. The music video showcases Lana Del Rey and The Weeknd on the Hollywood sign, as is referenced in the song. One unique aspect of the album is the range of collaborations and genres represented in the track. Rapper A$AP Rocky is featured twice on the album in songs “Groupie Love” and “Summer Bummer,” the latter also featuring rapper, Playboi Carti. A$AP and Del Rey are longtime friends, as the rapper has appeared in the music video for her previous song “National Album.” Perhaps A$AP and Del Rey’s
styles compliment each other so well due to their contrast. “Summer Bummer” is unique for a Del Rey song, as it has a strong beat, more typical of A$AP’s style. Nev-
the songs on her new album show her strength and success over her obstacles. In her song “Get Free” the lyrics say, “this is my commitment/my modern manifesto/ I’m doing it for all of us who never got the chance.” This signifies how Del Rey is taking steps to turn her life in the right direction. Even the aesthetics of the album deviate from those of her previous albums. The album cover shows Del Rey in front of a teal pickup truck, with daisies in her hair and a gleeful grin on her face. This contradicts past album covers of Born to Die and Ultraviolence, which give a much darker image. The album shows the progression of Lana Del Rey from the token “Sad Girl” of the Ultraviolence to a newly liberated soul, free from the demons that haunted her in her past.
ertheless, the song maintains the melodious melancholic sound trademark of a Lana Del Rey track. The song shows a creative consolidation of two totally different
genres to create something very unique. Meanwhile the song “Groupie Love” is more typical of Lana Del Rey’s harmonious voice, featuring a verse from A$AP. Along with The Weeknd, Playboi Carti and A$AP, Lust for Life features artists such as Stevie Nicks and Sean Ono Lennon. Del Rey’s style is very heavily influenced by music of the past, which gives her voice its signature nostalgia. While listening to “Beautiful People, Beautiful Problems” featuring Stevie Nicks, it’s easy to draw comparisons between the voice of Del Rey and the voice of the seventies songstress. Lana Del Rey cites Stevie Nicks as one of her greatest inspirations. The song was certainly a surprising and exciting collaboration, given Nicks hasn’t released new music in over ten years. Another unexpected yet appropriate collaboration was with Sean Ono Len-
Made Me Do” had a variety of different views and opinions when it first came out. Many thought Swift had lost her touch of writing, but many also enjoyed the tone of the song. The song hit its peak when the music video came out three days later, breaking the previous Vevo and Youtube records of the amount of views in 24 hours. The music video does not only include endless amount of little details, but it also includes hidden, and not so hidden, throws of shade. The first scene we see in the video is a graveyard. Swift is shown as a zombie crawling out of her grave. Once you look closer in the scene, we see that Swift is wearing the dress that she wore at the end of the “Out of the Woods” video, the last of the 1989 album. She is also burying herself in the dress she wore at the 2014 MET gala, which is known to be the start of the 1989 era. The scene is followed by Swift sitting in a bathtub full of diamonds. The diamonds and jewels are accompanied by a one dollar bill, representing her sexual assault trial against a radio host. This scene is also rumored to be a hit at Kim and Kanye showcasing Kim’s robbery where she was tied up and put in the bathtub earlier this year, but it was soon discovered the scene has
no relation to Kim Kardashian. trusts me” is where Swift is fifteen old Swifts targeting The next scene starts out standing on a pile of the past all of the memes and hurtful with Swift sitting on a throne, Swift’s. The reputation (most comments made about her. surrounded by snakes. In this recent) Swift on top of the pile The song and video show scene we see 12 main snakes, is kicking off the old Swift’s. that Swift has taken many hits but, as we know, Swift’s fa- These include the Swift’s of at her reputation recently, and vorite number is 13. The thir- the “You Belong with Me” she is no longer going to take teenth snake is rumored to be music video, “Shake it Off” it; she’s instead going to emSwift herself. Clever! I know. music video, Red tour, “Never brace it. Around a week after The next scene shows a car Getting Back Together” music “ Look What You Made Me crash where Swift is holding a video, and many others. The Do” came out, Swift also reGrammy, this is a hint to her lyrics then say “Oh sorry the leased a second song called feud with Katy Perry, who has old Taylor Swift can’t come never won a Grammy. Another to the phone right now. Why? “Ready for it?” Though this important detail in this scene is Oh! Because she’s dead!” All song did not get as big of a rethat the media only cares about of the old Swift’s get thrown sponse as Swift’s other single, getting pictures of Swift, and off the pile and spiral into the it is still a major bop revealing not the actual car crash itself. darkness. This symbolizes more about Swift’s reputaThis shows the heartlessness the new Taylor Swift. Which tion. Now all of the Swifties of the media towards Swift. shows that Swift is not go- out there hope and pray that A few scenes later, Swift ing back to her old reputation. Swift stays with them, creatis shown leading an army of And finally video ends with an ing more bops, and doesn’t women, which is a nod to the iconic conversation between go back into the shadows. rumors of Swift squad. Following that scene, Swift walks into a room with eight male back up dancers. These back up dancers represent the eight famous relationships that Swift has had in the past. The dancers are all wearing “I heart TS” shirts, this represents one of Swift’s exs, and how he wore a tank top with this written on it and was mocked by the media for it. The next scene, set to Swift takes on her past personas in the video for her newest single “Look the lyrics, “I don’t trust What you Made Me Do” from the new album Reputation. Photo Courtesy AP nobody and nobody
non, son of the late legend, John Lennon. Arguably one of the greatest musicians in history, John Lennon has inspired countless musicians with his message of love and peace. Del Rey references this in her interview with Complex magazine, saying she was honored to be a part of the “Lennon legacy of love.” Sean Ono Lennon’s voice in the song is reminiscent of his father’s voice, further contributing to the nostalgia of the album, a hallmark of Del Rey’s brand. One of the most compelling aspect of this album, is that it in many ways represents personal growth for Lana Del Rey. Her earlier works, although beautiful and artistic, use imagery of sadness and depression, at times referencing Del Rey’s past of alcoholism, depression, and drug abuse. The songs show a side of her that is glamorous, but miserable and gloomy at the same time. Contrastingly, many of
Taylor Swift Makes a Swift Return
Ryan Margaret Lee Sophomore Writer Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has been in the shadows for while after ending her 1989 world tour in December 2015. Recently, Swift dropped a new single and released the date for her upcoming album, thus, making her a main topic in the media. Swift did not give any clues or hints about this sudden comeback, until she wiped her social media sites clean. Her fans were all shocked when they found out but were soon relieved and a bit confused when Swift posted a 10 second video of a snake’s tail. This video along with two others, creating a full snake, showed how Swift was taking her name as a snake and embracing it. This gets set in stone when Swift revealed her new single “Look What You Made Me Do,” and her future album Reputation. The cover of the album shows Swift as more of a rebel persona compared to the lighthearted 1989 album. The cover also includes Taylor Swift’s name written repeatedly in a newspaper format, to symbolize the countless articles and rumors spread about her, those which make up her reputation. The single “Look What You
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With all the changes occurring at Loyola, we felt the need to return to tradition. This month, we give you the classic sudoku. Solve the puzzle by correctly placing numbers 1-9 in each box, row, and column without repeats. Good luck, Ramblers!
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Boys Soccer Kicks Competition to the Curb Brady Reichert Sports Editor The Loyola Academy Boys Soccer Team continues to play at an exciting, successful pace as they follow one of their core goals: keep improving with every game. With several key returnees from last season and many strong newcomers that include solid freshman and sophomores, the team is establishing a foundation for several years to come. The players are coming together as a team as they continue to elevate their game against quality opponents. Their record, as of press time, reflects their strength: 8-3 overall, 4-1 in the Chicago Catholic League. On September 14, they battled hard against a very competitive St. Laurence team, tying 0-0 in regulation time before losing
Luke Phillips takes the ball while on defense during the second half of the game against their rival, New Trier. Photo Courtesy The Year
by 1 in sudden-death OT. Notably, David Gripman, a key Junior midfielder, was out for this game but expects to return for the upcoming match against crosstown rival New Trier. Unfortunately, the Trevians proved too much for the Ramblers, defeating them 4-0. The team picked itself up and traveled to
Westchester to face conference opponent St. Joseph on Tues, Sept 19. Clearly, the team has short memories as they forgot the loss and easily defeated St. Francis by a score of 3-0. The team then continued their season facing off against Brother Rice and Mt. Carmel – scores were not available as of press time.
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places," Heinen said. By the end of the tour, students had gathered back where they started, with an additional stream of curious onlookers come to meet the famous alumni. But it was the artistic students, the students who had gone on the Los Angeles trip, to whom Musker dedicated a signed copy of a Moana art book. Referencing the movie, Musker read aloud. "There's just no telling how far Loyola grads will go. Best of luck to you all.”
Hoffman Interview, cont. continued from page 4 from social justice. He really likes Banksy, a street artist who creates mainly graffiti art focusing on socially relevant topics. One person who he feels has really inspired him in life is Martin Luther King Jr., as he was according to Mr. Hoffman, "a righteous person, really
committed to justice and peace" and, in his opinion, "the greatest American." Mr. Hoffman’s main advice for all young people is to "carve out your own pathway." He urges young dancers to express themselves through movement and not to let anybody tell them they cannot dance. He says, "You have a
body and I have a body and everyone has bodies, and we should all be able to express through movement who we are and what we have to say, and everyone has something to say." His last pieces of advice were for all dancers is to dance for themselves, not for others and "have fun!"
The continuing momentum of strength for the team can be attributed to coach Baer Fisher, who is in his third year as Loyola’s coach, and his talented coaching staff. With a big focus on team effort, with team building events and recovery day activities, the “whole team” mentality is paying off. The players can work and com-
municate together very effectively. Players have to work hard for their positions and effort is rewarded. The team captains take their responsibilities for communication and team bonding very seriously and it shows in the culture of the team. Senior Peter Engauser, when talking about the soccer program said, “This year’s team is different from last year’s team because it is bigger and there is a more even distribution of juniors and seniors.” He believes the team will be successful because of “a positive attitude and good work ethic.” Games are exciting with many signature moments and fast play. With such an investment in developing and sustaining a strong program, the Loyola Academy Boys Soccer Team is poised to keep achieving more and more success.
Happy Birthday To... Senior Bridget Curtis Sophomores Daniel Peralta Ann Rahlfs Martin Susanto Freshmen Brendan Hadley Daniel Reischl
If you see these Ramblers in the hallway, be sure to wish them a Happy Birthday!
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UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS Wednesday, September 27 Girls Tennis @ Carmel Catholic @ 4:30 Field Hockey vs. St. Ignatius @ 6:15
Thursday, September 28 Girls Tennis vs. New Trier @ 4:30 Girls Volleyball vs. Whitney Young @ 6:00 Boys Soccer @ St. Ignatius @ 6:00
Friday, September 29 Football @ St. Rita @ 7:30
Saturday, September 30 Boys Cross Country Invitational @ Detweiller Park
Sports Underneath the Lights Abbey Scott Sophomore Writer Friday night lights have never shone quite as bright as they did on September 1 at New Trier West Campus. Loyola Academy went head to head with Bishop Amat Memorial, who came from the sunny shores of California for a face off. The bleachers were a standing crowd only to kick off the second game of the season, where the Ramblers were hungry for a win after last weekend’s upset against Phillips High School. The student section was decked out in black and amped for the first Friday game of the season. There was not a single open seat in sight. Loyola was quick to get the game running, with sophomore Tyler Flores scoring the first of two touchdowns of the night via a hand off in the first quarter of the game.
in the stands during every play. The crowd was rowdy all night long and cheered the boys on every step of the way, til victory. The Ramblers’ defense was tight, quick and solid, only allowing Bishop Amat to get three points via a field goal in the first half the game. The defensive line-up made sure nothing else would slip through their formations before time ran out, securing their lead for the second half to come. The halftime show kept the crowds excited and eager for the excitement to come in the remaining thirty minutes. After a pep talk from head coach John Holecek, the boys were determined to lock down the second half of this nail-biting game and get their first win of the season. The third quarter was off to a quick to start with senior Quinn Boyle scoring the second and final touchdown of the night for the Ramblers,
to redeem themselves during this game and they most certainly did with the way their defensive and offensive teams performed. The team only let three points slip past them during the final quarter when Bishop Amat scored a field goal, raising their final score to six. However, the Ramblers were able to keep fighting on and won the game with a final score of 136. It was another victory for Rambler nation Friday night. Since the game under the lights, the boys have defeated all challengers. They defeated Mount Carmel, always a tough rival, at home 31-7 on Saturday, September 9. They kept the momentum going on a road game against St. Francis on Friday, September 15. The Ramblers easily defeated Spartans 42-7. As of press time, the team had earned a 3-1 record. The defense remains strong each work for the Ramblers,
Girls Cross Country Invitatioanal @ St. James Farm @ 8:30am Girls Swimming and Diving Invitational @ Northside College Prep @ 9:00 and @ Evanston @ 1:00 Boys Soccer vs. Lincoln Park @ 10:00
Monday, October 2 Girls Tennis @ Highland Park @ 4:30 Field Hockey @ North Shore Country Day @ 6:15
Tuesday, October 3 Field Hockey vs. Francis Parker @ 5:00 Boys Soccer vs. Fenwick @ 5:30 Girls Volleyball vs. St. Francis @ 6:00
With the offensive line buying the quarterback time, Quinn Boyle is able to look down field and fire towards a receiver in the Ramblers’ win over Bishop Amat under the Friday night lights. Photo Courtesy The Year
BAM defense tried to hold LA off as long as possibly, but with only four yards to go til the endzone, the offense was determined to make those seven points happen. They did so with three minutes til the quarter’s end. The boys played hard and they could hear the crowd
making the score 13-3 in favor of Loyola. Boyle faked a handoff and ran the ball to the end zone only a couple of yards away. LA was able to hold off BAM for the rest of the quarter, keeping them from scoring any touchdowns during the rest of the game. The boys were determined
which completely shut down the St. Francis offense during the first half. The defense denied the Spartans a single first down and kept them from gaining any positive yardage. Congratulations to the varsity boys and coaches for a game well played and good luck in the coming weeks!