Vol. 38 Issue #6
March 1, 2013
The Knightly News Pace Academy 966 West Paces Ferry Road Atlanta, Georgia 30327
p. 2 Five Minutes with Asante
p. 5 Three Looks with Katja
p. 8 Woes of an ATL Sports Fan
Students Tour Carolina Colleges Photo: Kandace Thompson
By: Riley Muse Staff Writer ‘14
Feb. 15-18, a record number 36 Pace sophomores and juniors piled onto a tour bus and spent their President’s Day weekend visiting eight popular colleges throughout North and South Carolina. Pace students have taken this trip in the past, and it has proven to be a great way to get a first-hand look at a variety of different schools. The trip is organized by a company called College Visits. “The tour is meant to expose you to different kinds of colleges and universities,” said newest member of the college counseling team Ms. Nuckolls, “It’s here to help you understand the vocabulary words and to help you develop your own vocabulary for what you’re looking for.” The trek began Friday afternoon with a long bus ride and a tour of Clemson University. The tour bus itself, a large steel monster plastered in orange letters reading “Christian Tours” (complete with sing-a-long books in every seat), proved to play a prominent role on the trip when it broke down at a gas station in Greenville, S.C., causing the group to miss their scheduled tour of Furman University. “We were stranded for a long while
Juniors Jules Zappone, Pate Hardison, Kandace Thompson, and Maddie Wanzer enjoyed touring Wake Forest University. until a new bus came to shuttle Day three, what was considwere not all fun and games; us to Furman in time for dinner ered to be the most hectic day of the large marble steps of the in the cafeteria,” said junior the tour, included three schools: university’s student center were Corey Richards, “We didn’t end Elon University, Wake Forest the scene of the trip’s medical up getting to the hotel till 12:30 University, and Highpoint Uniemergency. “Highpoint was a.m. It was exhausting.” versity (HPU). HPU was one of definitely not my favorite,” Day two of the tour yielded the most talked about schools of commented sophomore Patrick a surprise day of snow that later the trip for its lavish, hotel-esque Moore, “It broke me.” Patrick, turned into a cold sleet at Duke facilities, giant arcade room, along with two other students, University and the University of campus concierge that provides took a nasty fall that resulted in North Carolina at Chapel Hill. everything from hospitality to a late night emergency hospiMuch to the students’ disapdoing your laundry, and even an tal trip for Patrick to mend his pointment, none of the snow on-campus, five-star steak house swelling kneecap. “It was very accumulated on the ground, but included in the student meal dramatic and I was very lonely the cold, wet weather made the plan. “It’s a utopia of sorts,” said without my roommate,” said Starbucks and Caribou Cofsophomore Erin Rawls on Highsophomore Dylan Abbot on the fee on Franklin St. all the more point, “It’s crazy!” incident, “but it ended up OK enjoyable. Yet HPU’s opulent grounds because he made it back in time
for USC the next morning.” The tour ended with the University of South Carolina on Presidents’ Day, then it was back to Atlanta for some much needed sleep. Students on the tour not only got to see and learn about all of the different colleges, but in some cases had the opportunity to view them from the eyes of someone who was once in the very spot they are now in. Pace Academy alumni, including Cameron Winders and Grant Kelly (both Class of 2012) at Duke, and Stephen Merritt (Class of 2011), Zach Lamb, and Emily Wilson (both Class of 2012) at Wake Forest, stopped by to show their fellow Pace friends around their new school. “Carley Gaynes [Class of 2011] showed my group around Elon,” said junior Marc Bernstein, “She was my peer leader back in freshman year so that was cool to see how she’s doing and have her compare her college experience to her Pace one.” Overall, the college tour was a success. This one weekend gave students a taste of many different types of colleges, and even exposed some students to their first college experiences. “It’s cool that Pace Academy gives us the opportunity to go see these schools,” junior Nathan Sokolic said, “I’ve learned a lot on the tour and I hope it helps me out in the long run, throughout the application process.”
Pace Prepares for ‘Academic Learning Village’ By: Aaron Wasserman Staff Writer ‘14
Change is in the air at the Academy. As more trailers find their way onto the back field, the reality of spending the next academic year in trailers becomes increasingly tangible. Many students are uncertain about what to expect from the planned “academic learning village.” Junior Jeremy Paul voiced the opinion of many Pace students when he said, “The idea of spending the entire year in trailers is certainly not ideal.” This big switch will have a profound effect on students and teachers alike, but not everyone is dreading the upcoming switch. Pace Director of Facilities Dave Fortier is overseeing the construction of the academic
village. He is confident that students and teachers will not only adapt well to the new building, but will come to enjoy it. Mr. Fortier explained that there will actually be more classrooms in the learning village than in the current Upper School, and those classrooms will be considerably larger than the existing classrooms as well. The temporary structure will consist of 53 trailers, creating two main buildings separated by a courtyard and connected by the computer labs and study areas. Classrooms will be grouped together by subjects, and due to the increased number of classrooms in the academic village, some teachers who are currently sharing classrooms will be able to enjoy their own rooms once the switch is made. Many more trailers will be delivered throughout the week of spring break with the hope that
all of the trailers will be on the back field by the end of March. The assembly of the trailers, utility hookups, and all other required construction will be finished in time for the contents of existing classrooms to be moved into the trailers by the last day of exams on May 24. Once this occurs, the Upper School will be demolished, and construction for the Arthur M. Blank Family Upper School will begin immediately. Rumor had it that students would be able to take part in the demolition, but according to Mr. Gannon, there are too many possible legal and liability issues to allow students to take a sledge hammer to the Upper School. Due to the less-than-perfect setup in the current Upper School, many teachers are very excited about the upcoming transition to the learning village. Mrs. Lewis, the Upper School
language chair, is enthralled about the upcoming move. She said, “Soooo excited! Foreign language teachers have taught in the ‘armpit’ of the school since the beginning of Pace. It will
be like a year in the Ritz!” Mr. Whyte echoed Mrs. Lewis’ sentiments, saying, “I am definitely excited about the switch. It will be an interesting change of pace” [pun intended].
Photo: Aaron Wasserman Mrs. Lewis is looking forward to her new classroom next year.
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Five Minutes with Asante Crews Photo: Natalie Camrud
By: Natalie Camrud Editor in Chief ‘13 Knightly News: So, Asante, you do art and you were chosen as an arts laureate last year, right? Asante Crews: Yeah, I got chosen for Spring Arts Laureate last year and that was pretty cool, and I’d like to have it again this year. I’m working on some new pieces, but I don’t really have that many, so far. KN: What’s your favorite medium to use for your pieces? AC: Pencil, definitely, colored pencil; that’s what I’m best at. KN: So, what’s your favorite thing to draw? AC: I don’t really have a favorite thing, just things that are detailed, because I put a lot of details in my art. I like drawing people and objects and just everything under the sun. KN: You got into Brown University, right? AC: Yes, that was my favorite; it was the only school I applied to,
Asante prefers to use colored pencil for most of her artwork. actually. KN: Early Decision? AC: Yes. KN: So, are you excited? AC: I am beyond excited. KN: OK, cool. So, on the Pace Compliments page, somebody said that you were hilarious. Did you like that? AC: (laughs) I wasn’t expecting
to get a compliment, but I was glad to be one of the first people who got one! KN: Well, what’s your favorite subject? AC: In school? I really like art history, and I like language, too, but art history is definitely the most interesting this year. KN: Why?
AC: Well, because I’m an artist, and I like history, also, so it’s combining my two favorite things. KN: So, would you want to major in art history in college or anything like that? AC: No, definitely not major in it. It’s just something I enjoy on the side. I don’t actually want to study anything art related in college. I want to be a vet and I’ll do something history-related, but not art history KN: A vet? That sounds interesting, but hard. AC: Yeah, but I’m prepared to do it. I mean, I like animals, and it’s the only thing I can see myself doing in the future, so that’s what I chose. KN: Do you have any pets at home? AC: Yeah, I have two pet parakeets and a beta fish, and I’m currently trying to steal the beta fish in the biology room, but don’t tell anyone... KN: (laughs) Don’t worry; no one will know. AC: OK, thanks. KN: Do you wish you had other
pets, since you like animals so much? AC: Yeah, I wish I had a cat or a dog. I was never allowed to have one because my mom doesn’t like them, so that’s why I got the parakeets. KN: What are their names? AC: Mango and Tampa KN: Oh, Mr. Whyte would like that. AC: Yeah, he would, actually. KN:Any plans for spring break? AC: Well, I’m trying to go to Hawaii the week after spring break on a Brown field trip thing that has to do with biology and history. For actual spring break, I’m just going to sit at home and look at everyone’s Facebook pictures and wish I was with them. That’s the plan so far. KN: Sounds like a good plan. The Hawaii trip sounds really awesome. What would you do there? AC: We would study ecology and the history of Hawaii and environmental stuff. It would be awesome, and I would get to miss school!
Staycations Offer Hassle-Free Fun Students Care for By: Sallie Hays Staff Writer ‘13
No plans for spring break? Are you worried about being stuck at home, alone and bored? This is the typical first response to a “staycation.” Junior Harrison Halberg said, “If I had to stay home for spring break, I’d want to... leave.” However, there are things to do to keep your staycation exciting! For example, senior Sajat Rabbani said, “When I stay home for spring break, I end up just watching soccer, sleeping, and watching some more soccer. It’s actually not bad, and can be a pretty fun time because, believe it or not, it’s the best kind of break when you have nothing to do.” Keep in mind that Harrison has never stayed home for spring break, but if you look to those who have experience, you will find that having a relaxed staycation is just as appealing as a trip somewhere else. For those who have stayed home over break, there is a common pattern of watching TV and sleeping. Freshman Conor Pelletier has “stayed home all the time,” and when asked what he did, he said, “watch basketball, and that’s about it.” Senior Jason Wiener said he has “watched ‘The Notebook’ and balled his eyes out.” Sophomore Patrick Moore enjoyed sitting around and sleeping. Freshman Caroline Hall said, “If I were to stay home, I would plan things with other people staying home, but more importantly go see some movies.” Junior Tommy Burruss has stayed home in the past. He said, “I just stayed around the house lounging, watching TV, and catching up on the movies I missed over the past year that won awards.” Those who have experienced it weren’t disap-
Unwanted Horses
Photo: Cooper Drose
By: Suzanne Monyak Editor in Chief ‘13
Sophomore Cooper Drose swam with the whale sharks recently at the Georgia Aquarium. pointed about staying home for spring break at all; instead, they appreciated being able to relax and, as Sajat said, “have nothing to do.” Another common activity for those who have stayed home is participating in athletics. To quote Mr. Gannon, “Spring break is a great time to practice. I used to stay home for lacrosse practice all the time when I used to coach.” He also suggested: “Go to Pace Academy, go to the weight room, and get stronger.” Sophomore Maryellen Malone said about a past spring break, “I had a softball tournament, so all I did was stay home and play softball.” Three season athlete and senior Lindsey Zwecker has a crazy schedule over spring break due to sports. She has had to stay home before because of both softball and basketball. However, staying active is not entirely limited to athletes; senior James Seaman said that if he were to stay home for spring break, he would “take elegant walks through Chastain Park, play golf, work out, drink lots of soda, and stay up late.” If staying home just to watch the tube or be active do not
sound appealing to you, don’t worry, because there are many more options. For instance, the break is a great time to take a day trip. Callaway Gardens or Stone Mountain are great destinations. You can also take advantage of the extra time to check off a couple of items on your bucket list. You can explore new restaurants, or learn something new, like knitting. Staying home is also the ideal time to do typical Atlanta “touristy” stuff. College Counseling Assistant Mrs. Meyring said, “I would definitely go to the aquarium with my sevenyear-old son and husband; or I would love to take my son to the Fernbank Science Center, and the Children’s Museum looks really cool downtown.” Other tourist attractions include the World of Coca-Cola, Centennial Olympic Park, Zoo Atlanta, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site. There are an overwhelming array of options for those who are staying home for spring break 2013. So don’t fret! You can always find something to keep your staycation entertaining.
Sophomore Ashley Pace and junior Amelia Hess launched a new service project in support of a national organization: the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC). The UHC, an alliance of various equine associations, aims to improve the lives of the thousands of unwanted horses in the country. Horses require around $1,800 to $2,400 of resources each year for proper care, leaving many unwanted horses living in squalid conditions. “Many of the horses are found abandoned or tied up with no food or water, while others are confiscated after reported abuse. No matter how bad their condition is, the UHC almost always finds a home for them,” Ashley said. Ashley started horseback riding 11 years ago and Amelia has ridden dressage since she was four. The head of the program at Polo Bear Farms asked Ashley for help with the horses, giving her the idea for this service project. “I wanted to contribute to the system, both at my barn and
all over the state,” Ashley said. The head of the program is a licensed equine therapist, meaning that along with rehabilitating the horses with the UHC, she also uses them for equine therapy lessons. These lessons allow kids with histories of abuse, depression, or other issues to participate in horseback riding. Ashley said, “I love seeing kids come to the barn unhappy and depressed but leaving with a big smile and wanting to come again. They achieve a new sense of trust and love.” The service group volunteers plan to meet at Polo Bear Farms on a weekend once a month to help out wherever they are needed. While at the barn, volunteers spend time fulfilling the needs of the abandoned horses, whether it be grooming the horses; cleaning the tack (saddle, bridle, etc.); mucking, or cleaning out, the stalls; or just paying a little bit of much-needed attention to them. Ashley explained, “Some want or need more attention than others, and some don’t like human contact anymore... The goal is to make the horses usable and sellable.”
Photo: Suzanne Monyak Sophomores Ashley Pace, Elizabeth Willis, and Lina Abdullah, and senior Jenna Blumenthal groom horses at Polo Bear Farms.
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Zach Named STAR Student By: Suzanne Monyak Editor in Chief ‘13 Senior Zach Steinfeld is a star -- STAR Student, that is. Zach was recently named the 2013 STAR Student for Pace Academy by the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program, administered by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators Foundation. In order to win the award, Zach had to earn the highest SAT score on a single test date and be in the top 10 percent of the Pace senior class. Once selected, each STAR Student chooses a teacher who influenced them in a positive way, and he or she is also recognized. As his STAR Teacher, Zach chose to honor Dr. Pearson, his current AP Physics teacher. “It was unexpected, so I was
surprised; however, it is always an honor to receive a studentchosen award,” said Dr. Pearson. Along with several photo opportunities and an invitation to the state banquet for STAR Students and Teachers, Zach was also featured in a local Buckhead newspaper. Zach said of his 15 minutes of fame: “What was cool about it was that it became something greater than Pace Academy. I like being a part of not just the Pace community, but the Atlanta community as well.” Zach has had Dr. Pearson as a teacher for two years -- freshman year and again this year. Zach said, “He is a great guy who is accommodating, friendly, and easy to understand. My favorite part about his teaching style is that he always makes sure concepts are understood before he moves on to new topics.” Although Zach does not plan on majoring in physics, he still intends to apply what he’s
learned from his STAR Teacher to whatever area he chooses to pursue. “I am sure that the educational lessons that Dr. Pearson has taught me, such as being systematic in approaching new things, will help me over the course of my life,” Zach said. Dr. Pearson reflected fondly on his memories of teaching Zach. This year in AP Physics, the students were challenged to design and build their own rocket. “The rocket that his group built was heavier than any of the other rockets, so they were unsure of how it would perform. When it launched, it was spectacular to see how high it went... Zach and his group excitedly ran across the field to claim the rocket [when it landed] only to discover that it had embedded itself several inches deep in the field!” Dr. Pearson recalled. In addition to academic success, Zach has also involved himself in an impressive list of
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Senior Zach Steinfeld selected Dr. Pearson as his STAR Teacher. extracurriculars. “Being busy helps me stay organized because that way I always have something to do,” Zach said. He most enjoys operating his Baking for Breast Cancer club, playing on sports teams, and acting in the Fall shows, and his favorite class during the day is Chorus. He said, “Even on my saddest days,
going to Chorus cheers me up!” Zach plans to study business in college, and then move up in the ranks of a Fortune 500 company, aspiring to eventually become a CEO. He added, “Then, with any luck, I’ll retire early enough to enjoy a relaxing life as a husband, father, and eventually a grandfather.”
Ms. Nuckolls Joins Pace Staff College Process By: Elizabeth Roos Social Media ‘14 Pace Academy has extended a warm welcome to Ms. Lee Nuckolls, the newest addition to the college counseling team. Ms. Nuckolls most recently served as a college counselor at Rowland Hall, an independent school in Salt Lake City (a school very similar to Pace, according to
Ms. Nuckolls) for seven years and was the associate director of undergraduate admission at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. for 11 years prior to that. Ms. Nuckolls has family in Atlanta and Nashville, so she’s happy about her move to Atlanta with her dog, Willow, to work at Pace. The reason for moving to Pace, according to Ms. Nuckolls? “Well, they offered me a job here.” A long time friend of Director of College Counseling
Photo: Elizabeth Roos Junior Jordan Brown and Ms. Nuckolls converse over the dubious ‘College Counseling Magic 8 Ball.’
Mr. Bradley, Ms. Nuckolls was also attracted to Pace because of the novelty of getting to start her new job in January. Ms. Nuckolls, a hard-core snow skier, said that “skiing was the hardest thing to leave. I had to move somewhere with direct flights to Salt Lake City.” Along with her experience as a college counselor, Ms. Nuckolls has also worked as a dude ranch cook in Durango, Colo. and an ice cream truck driver. A culinary genius, she said that her favorite kitchen appliance is her Kitchen Aid mixer, saying, “I consider it a power tool.” Ms. Nuckolls said of her goals for the semester, “I am an organization fanatic; I want to understand how Pace works and how the college counseling office works. I want to get a sense of the big picture and get it organized in my head, and then see what I can do to make it better, or at least not make it worse. But, in the long run, I want all of my students to go to a school that they are excited about.”
Senioritis Infects Class of 2013 By: Hayley Silverstein News Editor ‘14
With the end of the first semester, the annual disease of senioritis begins afflicting the senior class. With symptoms of procrastination, lack of motivation, and restlessness, this pandemic peaks during second semester. The number of infected students is minimal at the start of senior year, but by midsecond semester, the entire senior class has fallen victim. The infected students can even pass the illness on to juniors as the school year nears an end. The severity of a student’s diagnosis
is heightened by AP courses, sports, extracurricular activities, and contagious friends. There are few ways to alleviate senioritis. Teachers can assign less work and allow extended deadlines, but the possibility of that happening is very slim. The opposing approach, not favored by patients, is to increase the amount of work given in order to make it harder for senioritis to completely consume students. Students seek relief by sleeping more (outside of school and during free periods), and accepting a B+ compared to an A. However, each case of senioritis is unique: some seniors are seen with disregard for all things school-related, while others are forced to study hard for upcom-
ing AP exams. Senioritis is the only known disease that infects a student’s motivation to do well in school and replaces it with restlessness for college. This disease also fluctuates with the school calendar; symptoms increase before days off, such as spring break, and seemingly vanish the last few days before exams. Students also have no shame in admitting that they are contaminated with senioritis; it is a right of passage in high school. Even students in denial of having this infectious disease come to terms with the reality as the school year ends. While it is unknown if the CDC is working on a treatment for this epidemic, the only known cure for senioritis is graduation.
Creates Anxiety By: Wylie Heiner Opinion Editor ‘14
As Pace students finish the first half of second semester, the juniors have just begun to enter the long college process. The college hall is hustling to make sure that each and every junior, their parents, and dog are squeezed into their busy meeting schedules. Mr. Bradley, Mrs. Secor, and the most recent addition, Ms. Nuckolls, have each gained over thirty students to usher into the next stage of their lives. How are these students handling this overwhelming time? Some better than others is definitely for sure. The unparalleled anxiety that accompanies their excitement can only be described in one word: scary. Ms. Nuckolls said that one of her students has already been in her office multiple times, fretting about the future of her life. Hunter Cesinger said it perfectly: “It is a process and it is happening no matter what.” Wilson Crisler said, “It is nerve racking but I cannot wait to start. I hope Harvard isn’t too mad that they’re my backup.” John Morrison agreed with the
others when he said, “I am not too worried, I’m just gonna do my thang.” While these students sound confident about beginning their college process, others can hardly glance down the college hall without a feeling of nausea. Emilia Tripodi was at a loss for words when asked about the college process, while Maddie Wanzer practically fainted with her cookie still in hand. Should the juniors be scared? Should they be shaking in their boots with fear quivering through every limb of their bodies? Mrs. Meyring is able to supply juniors with some comforting information: “I totally support Mr. Bradley’s theory that they should not be scared. They will get into college and get into one that they like. If they do not get into their top choice, our research shows that they end up happy where they are. Ninety percent of the time they get into a college where they want to go, and 75% of the time they get into their number one choice.” Juniors have a long road ahead of them to get to the promised land of college, and that road will be paved with the help of the college counselors who are here to make sure that no one is on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
Photo: Wylie Heiner
Junior Harrison Halberg wonders if Yale will accept him.
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Uncle Maddio’s: ‘Fast, Fresh, Affordable’ By: Julia Beck Staff Writer ‘15
Photo: Julia Beck Sophomores Annie Butler and Laura Rosenbaum prepare to be amazed by Uncle Maddio’s pizza.
Let’s be honest, Pace Academy. Even Willy’s delicious burritos, after eating there for the 584th time, can get old. Looking for something new? Try Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint, recently opened on the corner of Roswell Rd. and Powers Ferry. Uncle Maddio’s is a make-your-own pizza place with a set-up similar to Willy’s, so no Pace student has to stray too far from his or her comfort zone. Uncle Maddio’s is a pizza franchise that prides itself on its motto, “fast, fresh, and affordable.” As soon as I walked in, I was surprised not only by all the choices (who knew there were so many ways to make pizza?) but also by the many side notes about “hormone-free chicken” or “delivered fresh daily organic spinach.” As seen on its menu, Uncle Maddio’s promotes having
Mr. Newman Adds Book List to His Whiteboard By: Annie Armstrong Features Editor ‘13 “It’s pretty rare that a book can make 17-year-old boys actually laugh out loud and get caught up in that tension; that’s almost unfathomable. But that’s what ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ did for me,” regales Mr. Newman on his all-time favorite novel, “I could just picture Scout running around in that ham costume.” Mr. Newman added a sprawling catalog of his “current reading list” to his whiteboard this year, a list full of crime novels, historical non-fiction, page-turning fiction, what have
you. “My passions tend to be in crime novels, maybe because I’m an attorney/math person. I sort of like the ones that try to put the pieces together, like a spy thriller. That’s what I like to read for pleasure. But I try to mix it up because I also have a passion for American history... I like to read to learn something.” Mr. Newman’s favorite thriller author is Stephen King, and he recommends Gore Vidal as one of the best American history authors. “I started the list because at one of the old schools I taught at, they wanted us to get to know the students more by connecting over things like book clubs. I had a list there, so I brought it here this year,” Mr. Newman
said. Since the inception of the list, students have been asking Mr. Newman about his choices. And since he says he owns every book he reads, he is eager to lend interested students any book on his list. Recently, I borrowed “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn, a mystery with a dark, twisted ending. It was a gripping tale that I could not find the will power to put down. In addition to Gore Vidal and Stephen King, Pat Conroy ranks among Mr. Newman’s favorite (relatively) new authors, while Mark Twain and John Steinbeck are his all-time faves. To Mr. Newman, “the ability to stand the test of time” is what separates a good book from a great book. Photo: Annie Armstrong
Mr. Newman debates whether or not a book is worthy of his list.
healthy and fresh food options. The menu has everything from buffalo chicken, to veggie, to Jamaican jerk pizza, as well as salads and paninis. Besides pre-made menu options, diners may also choose to build their own pizza. Picking from white, wheat, and gluten-free dough; six different sauces; and over 45 toppings; this option makes decisions even harder than trying to pick one of Maddio’s signature pizzas. After going to Uncle Maddio’s multiple times, I’ve found a few favorites on the menu. Maddio’s Greek pizza, a play on a traditional Greek salad, is loaded with a mix of feta cheese, spinach, and various veggies. Another delicious dish is their BBQ pizza, a traditional pizza covered in chicken, corn and bacon. My last recommendation is more simple than the first two: Uncle Maddio’s classic breadsticks. These are essentially their original pizza crust cooked and seasoned to perfection. You just can’t go wrong with the perfect
carb. After ordering, I took my number and sat down in a booth. The theory is that your food will come within six minutes of sitting down at your table, which proved to be a promise Uncle Maddio’s was able to keep using their “fast bake oven.” Now, I know what you’re thinking: a restaurant this cool must cost way too much for you to afford, right? Well, have no fear. Everything on Uncle Maddio’s menu costs less than 10 dollars per person, so everyone can afford to indulge their taste for pizza as much as they want. In the end, Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint successfully fulfills its goal of “fast, fresh, and affordable.” The atmosphere is cute, fun, and modern with writing and murals on the walls and its slogan, “served with love,” displayed everywhere. I have never been to Uncle Maddio’s without seeing another Pace student there, so Uncle Maddio’s is already on the rise as a Pace Academy favorite.
Who Needs Big Brother When You Have Google? Photo: wsj.com
Google’s extreme tracking often outdoes the government’s.
By: Dean Papastrat Technology Editor ‘15 Do you know just how much the Internet behemoths know about you? Within their databases, your GPS location, recent purchases, music playlists, search history, photos, (plus face recognition), and a slew of information about your devices provide a gigantic resource for both the Internet companies themselves and a plethora of advertising firms. No matter what device you are using, the World Wide Web is becoming increasingly targeted to the audience; there are different websites for different countries, states, and sometimes even cities. Advertisers may access your email to pick out keywords, then display ultrarelevant ads. For example, if Google sees that you are receiving emails about a flight to Russia, they may pick ads for you that focus on warm clothing, travel neces-
sities, or tours in Russia. As if this were not enough, Google takes tracking to a whole new level with Google Now. Google Now learns your routines and schedules, then presents relevant information about your life to you when it thinks that you need it. For instance, when you open your phone at 6 p.m., it may bring up the restaurants in your area; at 7 a.m., it could bring up the latest traffic information. Though this invasion of privacy may be necessary for some technological advances, it’s important for people to understand what information they’re sharing with Facebook, Google, Twitter, and others. Many companies now allow you to turn off targeted ads and prevent cookies (tracking files) from loading, and some websites are even equipped to work with browsers’ new “Do Not Track” feature. Whether you choose to protect your information or not, just remember one thing: your data is never actually private. Don’t say anything on the Internet that you wouldn’t say in person, because it never goes away.
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Check Out Fun Three Looks With Katja Flicks Over Break By: Aaron Wasserman Staff Writer ‘14 Grass is growing, spring sports are starting, and with spring break beginning, you may have some time on your hands. Now is the perfect time to catch some new movies along with those that you have been meaning to watch but never got around to seeing. The Knightly News staff has some suggestions to make sure that your precious time is well spent. First, the most important question to answer is whether you want to view a movie in the theater or from the comfort of your favorite couch. Although movie theaters are not exactly buzzing with great new films this time of year, there are a couple that are certainly worth your while. Topping the list is director Sam Raimi’s creative interpretation of the perennial favorite, “The Wizard of Oz.” “Oz the Great and Powerful” opens in theaters on March 8. The movie follows the story of a young magician (James Franco) who is transported to the magical world of Oz before Dorothy arrives. This movie will appeal to all ages, bringing us back to the enchanted world that we all fell in love with. For those moviegoers who
need a little more adrenalinefilled action in a movie, one should look no further than the fifth (yes, fifth) installment in the “Die Hard” series. “A Good Day to Die Hard,” which opened on Feb. 14, promises all the explosive, bloody action we have come to expect from police officer John McClane, played by Bruce Willis. In this latest installment, Willis and his son team up to stop a nuclear weapons heist in Russia. The real beauty of this time of the year is having the time to watch movies at home that are outside of the media spotlight. If horror movies are your cup of tea, “The Descent” is an absolute must-see. The movie follows a group of friends who venture into an underground cave, meeting some unwanted guests. It turns into a fight for survival that is sure to have you on the edge of your seat. However, staying in the spirit of the season, moviegoers are more likely to opt for a light comedy over a bone-chilling fight for survival. “National Lampoon’s European Vacation” is an absolutely hilarious movie following one family’s trek across Europe, running into chaos at every turn. Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo costar in this hysterical film that is one of the funniest comedies in the last 50 years.
Photo: Wylie Heiner Hey, Katja! Can we go thrift shopping? Senior Katja Martin is among the few who manage to find such fun and unique items at her local thrift shops.
By: Wylie Heiner Opinion Editor ‘14 As winter turns to spring and the leaves begin to bring new life to a cold and drab world, senior
Katja Martin also begins to bloom. Her pixie cut has grown back into longer, blonder locks, and her use of color is evident in the photos above. Katja mostly finds her pieces of clothing from a variety of thrift shops and obscure boutique stores, specifically Doll’s Kill, a store we
should all check out! Springtime is clearly no excuse to put away your plaids and socks. In fact, “break them out,” says Katja. Katja’s style advice? “You be you” -- some of the best advice we have heard thus far.
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Sallie’s Comics
By: Sallie Hays Staff Writer ‘13
Mr. Dorman thinks his favorite movie is Oscar-worthy.
Match Teachers With Their Favorite Movies By: Annie Armstrong Features Editor ‘13 a. “The Egg and I” b. “The Jungle Book” c. “The Sound of Music” d. “Brazil” e. “Cool Hand Luke” f. “Star Wars” g. “Rad” h. “The Godfather” i. “Gladiator” j. “Manhattan” k. “Almost Famous” l. “Dr. Zhivago” m. “Trading Places” n. “Die Hard” o. “War and Peace” (Russian version) p. “Enchanted April” q. “Xanadu”
Key for Movie Quiz:
1g, 2m, 3n, 4l, 5j, 6h, 7f, 8c, 9q, 10o, 11a, 12k, 13i, 14p, 15e, 16d, 17b
1. Mr. Hall 2. Mr. Day 3. Mr. Player 4. Mrs. Culp 5. Mr. Hornor 6. Mr. Assaf 7. Mr. Hattori 8. Ms. Smith 9. Mr. Matanes 10. Dr. Link 11. Ms. Teague 12. Mr. Whyte 13. Mr. Dorman 14. Ms. Robinson 15. Mr. Canfield 16. Mr. Smith 17. Mr. Bloodworth
Opinion
March 1, 2013
The Knightly News
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Stay Cool This Spring Break By: Sam Rubenstein Staff Writer ‘14 The “Hot Spot” destination for spring break vacation is actually in the cold mountains. While many people will tell you that spring break is the time to go to the beach, these people are wrong, and have probably never been skiing. Going to the beach over spring break is always an option, but the water is not quite warm enough in early March. Gray clouds still fill the sky and the sun is not even shining bright. You have the rest of the summer to sit out and tan on the beach. But while beach season may not have begun, another season is at its peak (no pun intended). Spring break presents the perfect opportunity to hit the slopes. With the ski season soon coming to an end, early March is the consummate time to go skiing. Beachgoers will argue that it’s too warm to ski, but in fact, there is an abundance of fresh snow and the weather is much nicer than the brutal winds and ice storms of the dead winter months. Early March is arguably the best time to be skiing in the
Rocky Mountains. These mountains are never too crowded, and whether you choose to ski in Park City, Beaver Creek, Vail, or Aspen, you are sure to see some other Pace students. And if you want your privacy, you can find great skiing at less frequented mountains such as Alta/Snowbird in Utah, Telluride or Copper in Colorado, and Jackson Hole in Wyoming. Sure, the beach sounds fun, that is until your skin is burned and peeling and you have nothing left to do but sit inside and watch reruns of “The Office” on TBS. In the mountains, there is much more going on than just skiing. For those of you who can’t ski or prefer to relax, all of the ski resorts feature five-star hotels and incredible restaurants. They all provide alternatives to skiing like spas, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice skating, and a great nightlife. Park City is home to the world famous Sundance Film Festival, and over the Pace spring break, the Snowball Music Festival will be going on in Vail, with headliners such as Pretty Lights, Big Gigantic, and Kendrick Lamar. So as you think about your spring break plans, remember that the mountains are the coolest place to be (pun intended).
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Well Done ‘Sister Suffragette’ By: Riley Muse Staff Writer ‘14 On Thursday, Jan. 24, history was made when outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced his plans to overturn the 1994 Pentagon rule that restricted women from combat roles. Not only does this announcement open women up to hundreds of thousands of jobs formerly limited to men, it also gives the women who have already served in Iraq and Afghanistan the proper recognition they deserve for their service. This decision was said to have been influenced by a letter Mr. Panetta received from Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stating that the armed services chiefs were all in agreement that the ban needed to be lifted. Gen. Dempsey wrote, “The time has come to rescind the direct combat exclusion rule for women and to eliminate all unnecessary gender-based barriers to service.” Gen. Dempsey’s statement could not have reflected my sentiments more perfectly. I personally see no valid reason to exclude women from combat roles in the first place, other than outdated notions of the “separate spheres” and female subordination. Women have broken unjust societal barriers throughout history, and I see the lift of the combat exclusion policy as another triumph for women. One of the main reasons I consider the original exclusion policy unjust and support its re-
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moval is this: if a women wishes to pursue a noble military career in whichever field she chooses, why shouldn’t she? The United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force are all designed to take volunteers willing
Thanks to Daryl Cagle, cagle. com, politicalcartoons.com to go through the necessary training to serve their country. Ever since the conversion to an all-volunteer military in 1973, there is no longer a draft or system of selective service forcing citizens that fit the requirements to serve. If women are prepared to undergo the necessary training needed to fight in combat roles and are willing to put their lives on the line for the good of their country, then no sexist statute should hinder them from doing so. Combat positions are neces sary to advance in a military career, and by not recognizing their real service through the combat
Enjoy Fun in the Sun Over Spring Break
By: Max Greenberg Staff Writer ‘14
Sophomore Matt Tannenblatt keeps it cool yet professional.
Photo: Kate Morrisroe
Juniors Maddie Wanzer and Kate Morrisroe enjoy the sunset at Seaside, Fla.
exclusion policy, women have been unfairly held back. And not only is the combat exclusion policy logistically wrong in inhibiting women from reaching their full military potential, there are also moral fallacies and implications that go along with it. Sexist ideas and mistreatment of women in the military almost go hand-in-hand with the ban of females from combat roles. The exclusion policy casts a shadow of gender bias on the military, causing people to play into the myth that men are the superior gender in physical situations, and assume that women are unfit to fill roles as special operators and members of the infantry. Granted, my petite 5’1’’ stature might not fare as well in a war setting as an adult male’s. But this is not to say that any woman who puts in the training and effort required to fill these positions could not measure up to, or surpass, the physical capabilities of any man. You may now be expecting me to burst into a round of the “Mary Poppins” song “Sister Suffragette,” and even though the removal of the combat exclusion policy is not as huge as gaining the women’s vote, I still feel the need to let out a big “Well done!” The removal of the policy is a gain for women, and, in my opinion, it is about time it happened. There have only been two female four-star generals in the entire history of the U.S. military, and seeing how it’s the year 2013, it’s time for that to change.
It’s the beginning of March; you have struggled through nearly two straight months of homework, tests, and the occasional Ms. Smith rant. Finally, it’s time for relaxation -- a chance to escape from school and go on vacation. On your vacation, would you rather sit on a beach, drink a cold beverage (Fresca, according to Mr. Hornor), and transform your body into a tanned masterpiece? Or would you choose to travel to frigid weather, wear at least four layers of clothing, and participate in one of the most injury-prone activities possible? For me, the answer is clear. Spring break is a time for fun in the sun, not freezing my butt off. When someone opts to go skiing over spring break, that’s all they can do: ski. Every day is
the same: eat, ski, sleep. On the other hand, options are endless when someone chooses a beach vacation. These include lying on the beach, swimming, waterskiing, tubing, beach volleyball, and much more. Why limit yourself to one activity when you can enjoy multiple! The trend for spring break has always leaned toward warm weather vacations. Is senior spring break ever planned for a cold weather location? The answer is no. If what is considered the “best” spring break has always been in warm weather, then why would anyone choose differently? Although I have not personally been skiing, I have heard many accounts of the dangers of the sport. Each year there are roughly 135,000 medically significant snow sports injuries in the U.S. In comparison, there are 16 shark attacks per year in the U.S. Not only is warm weather vacationing more exciting, but it is also safer.
Sports
Vol. 38 Issue # 6
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LAX Looks to Improve on Previous Seasons By: Josh Sloan Staff Writer ‘14
The spring sports season has officially begun, and the Pace Academy lacrosse teams are looking forward to building on their previous impressive seasons. The boys varsity team began their season with a scrimmage at Decatur High School on Feb. 16. A No. 6 ranked team this past season, Decatur has many returning players and a strong team. Decatur’s starting goalie, arguably the best goalie in the state of Georgia, had many incredible saves that hindered the Knights from scoring throughout. Pace lost 7-17 in the hard fought game. The Pace boys played their first official game on Feb. 21 at St. Pius. Against one of the top defenses in Georgia high school lacrosse, Pace lost 8-3. The girls started their season with a home game at Riverview against Greenbrier High School on Feb. 23. The boys are looking for redemption after a loss in the first round of the playoffs last year to St. Pius. The Pace team, which was not favored to win,
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The varsity lacrosse team celebrated a strong season last year. put up an incredible fight against an experienced and impressive St. Pius team, and many were surprised by Pace’s level of play in that game. Of this year, junior Carter Draughon said, “The Pace team this year is looking to shock the world. We really have the ability to do so.” The team suffered heavy losses to its defensive starting set, as last year’s seniors Jonathan Webster, Theo Levine, and goalie Cal Harris all
played major roles in the team’s success. This year’s defensive players believe that they are continually improving, and that they can fill the gaps that were left by the graduated seniors. Sophomore defender Hank Assaf said, “We’ve been working really hard so far and we’ve gotten pretty good this offseason. I have a great time doing live hitting drills in practice because they
make us a lot better in game situations, and that’s something all of us are constantly improving on.” Freshman defenseman Aaron Davis said, “I am new to the team, but so far I have seen a lot that really raises my expectations. We show a lot of effort in our practices and we put in a lot of work.” Senior star midfielder Jack Assaf agreed, saying, “We had an incredible effort this year and the offseason was very
tough. Everyone really stepped up and got a lot better. We are going to have a great season to accompany our great effort this year.” The girls lacrosse team also anticipates a successful season. With many new additions to the team from the freshman class, the returning players are very excited to demonstrate their new talents. Senior Megan McCurry said, “This season is going to be really awesome! We have some really good talent among our players and we are working hard to improve. We should be able to win a lot this year.” Junior Sarah Jacobson agreed, saying, “I’m so excited for lacrosse because we have been working a lot, and hopefully, we will improve enough so that we can win a ton of games this season.” Head Coach Courtney Morrison said, “We should definitely win more games than last year. The underclassmen this year have the potential to break out and be great players while the upperclassmen continue to be great leaders by example.” With a thirst for victory among the girls team, they hope that they can put a successful season together as the spring sports season gears up.
Baseball Hopes To Make It to Postseason By: David Martos Sports Editor ‘14 After just missing out on the playoffs last year, the Pace Academy baseball team is thrilled to get back onto the field and start their domination. “We are definitely making the playoffs this year. We have all improved during the summer and we all have another year under our belts,” said sophomore Jack Spencer. Seniors James Seaman and Miles Sheft are leading the team as captains. James as starting pitcher finished the season opening game against North Cobb Christian with five strikeouts, allowing only two hits. He should dominate with his great control and his experience over most of the competition. Miles is behind home plate calling the pitches and throwing base runners out. The juniors are arguably the strongest members of the team, with many of them playing crucial positions with master skill. Junior Raphael Ramirez is playing center field and leading off for the Knights. “My goal is to hit over .750, steal over 40 bags, and hit for more power,” said Raphael. If Raphy can come close to matching that kind of production, he will be extremely
valuable to the team. Juniors Kameron Uter and Jared Datoc will be the crucial pitchers for the team. Kameron will be one of the aces of the pitching staff, while Jared will be tasked with the tough and nerve wrecking responsibility of closing out the games. Both of them have great stuff on their pitches that will blow by most of their competition. Raphael, Kameron, and Jared are all looking to build on their success from past seasons and from this past summer. Over the summer, Kameron and Jared played key roles in their AAU team’s National Championship win. The three juniors will be looked to by the team to have outstanding seasons, and there is no doubt that they will. The team has some good new players this year to add to their solid core. Junior Nathan Sokolic surprised many with his decision to play baseball, but he is athletic and strong, so he will surely make an impact. Freshman Sean Murtaugh should also make a contribution to the team as a relief pitcher. Both of these players are very excited to show what they’ve got and help the team reach the playoffs. The Knights lost their season opener on Feb. 18 against North Cobb Christian 9-5. The team played a tough Westminster team on Feb. 21, losing 2-0 after seven innings.
Photo: Rebekah Wasserman Senior Steven Zeldin is the No. 1 singles player on the Pace varsity team.
Tennis Sets Sights on Championship By: Wilson Alexander Staff Writer ‘14 After finishing as runners-up at regionals last year and then being upset by Athens Academy in the quarterfinals of the state tournament, the boys varsity tennis team will look to have an even more successful year in 2013. Most of the core team from last year have returned for this season. Class of 2012 alumni Marshall Harbin and Patrick Corbett will be hard to replace, but team members are optimistic. Junior Daniel Gray said, “I’m hoping we can make it to the state finals and, hopefully, win it this year. We have a really strong team that’s capable of doing it.” This year’s squad will be led by seniors Joey Kimmel, Alexander Reckford, and Steven Zeldin, who will look to end
their high school careers on a high note. The seniors are bolstered by juniors Kal Golde, Jay Kumar, and David Martos, in addition to Daniel, as well as sophomore Matthew Seaman, who made the squad as a freshman last season. These “rag tag maniacs,” as David called the team, will look to win another region title. After losing in last year’s finals, the group is hungry for its second championship in three years. Said Steven, the number one singles player, “I expect the team to do very well this season. We have a lot of talent and I expect everyone to greatly improve over the course of the season. I hope we can win state this year; we have been so close the past two years, and I feel like this could be the year. I feel anything short of a title should be considered a failure in our eyes.” Head Coach Neil DeRosa also has high expectations for the team, saying, “We’re expect-
ing to be among the top teams in the state. Pace finished in the top five last year and, barring injuries, should be able to repeat or exceed that level. The team is returning a talented group that all have significant varsity experience. It’s a battle tested group, having been state runners-up in 2011 and quarterfinalists in 2012. They’ve been involved in some big important matches, and know how to win in tight situations. We’ll be leaning on that experience to get us through.” With high expectations throughout the team, it will be championship or bust in 2013. “We’ve been favored three years in a row, or something like that, to win state. We need to finally do that,” said Jay. Handling the pressure and controlling emotions will be a key for the team’s success. If they can handle the expectations they’ve set for themselves, this team is poised to do something special on the court.
March 1, 2013
Sports
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Atlanta Fans Agonize Over Lack of Championships By: Wilson Alexander Staff Writer ‘14 Four teams. Four agonizing endings. Being a fan of Georgia-based sports teams this year has been, well, excruciating. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, and Atlanta Braves all had heart-breaking endings to their seasons. The Bulldogs and Falcons were both prevented from advancing to championships, the Yellow Jackets were one drive away from an Orange Bowl berth, and the Braves were one bogus infield fly call away from possibly putting the go-ahead runs up on the St. Louis Cardinals to advance to the NLDS. At 6-6, Georgia Tech somehow advanced to the ACC Championship game, showing the ACC’s weakness. All they had to do was beat Florida State and they’d have guaranteed entry into the Orange Bowl. With 2:17 left in the game, Tech intercepted Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel, giving them a chance to win. This would be tough for Tech to do with a triple-option offense, but crazier things have happened. The last ditch effort was cut short as Washington was intercepted at the Yellow Jackets’ 44 yard line to seal the victory for the Seminoles. This year’s SEC Championship featured the No. 2 and 3 teams in the nation in Alabama and Georgia. The winner would advance to the national championship. Fast forward to the
fourth quarter, and the ‘Dawgs were down by four with 1:08 on the clock; they would have to drive 85 yards for a game winning touchdown. After an overturned interception call, Georgia drove the length of the field to the Alabama eight yard line with a mere :15 seconds left. They tried to throw a quick fade route to Malcom Mitchell, but CJ Mosley tipped the pass at the line of scrimmage; it was caught by wide receiver Chris Conley. He was tackled at the five, and the Bulldogs’ hopes of making it to the BCS National Championship game were defused five yards away as time ran out. As bewildered, depressed, and crying Bulldog fans exited the Georgia Dome, we knew our beloved ‘Dawgs would be playing in a non-BCS bowl game.
For 17 years we’ve helplessly cheered on while our teams have sputtered in crucial games. About a month after the SEC Championship, the city of Atlanta partied in the streets after the Falcons rallied to beat the Seattle Seahawks and advance to the NFC championship game. After the 49ers destroyed the Packers, the stage was set. Again it came down to a last minute drive for the Falcons. They had been conducting them all year, so why not one more? On third and four Matt Ryan rolled out right looking for Roddy White. The play was executed perfectly. White was wide open in front of the end zone. Ryan reared back to
Photo: Wilson Alexander Juniors Arden Carlton, Kenneth Foote-Smith and Sophomore Jack Spencer are disappointed in all of the Atlanta teams. Jackets haven’t won one since throw and... the pass was tipped. ball to shallow left field. What 1990. And don’t expect anything San Francisco linebacker Ahmad happened next would ruin the Braves rally and season. Cardifrom the Hawks this year. They Brooks timed Ryan’s pass pernals shortstop Pete Kozma ran haven’t won a championship fectly and jumped up to knock back into left field but moved since 1958 and won’t this year, down the ball. Now the Falcons either. So, for 17 years we’ve faced fourth and four and having away from the ball, thinking Matt Holliday had called him helplessly cheered on while our to go for it. Ryan threw a pass off. The ball dropped in between teams have sputtered in crucial over the middle to Roddy White the two players and the Braves games. But there is hope yet but middle linebacker NaVorro seemed to have bases loaded for Atlanta: the Braves recently Bowman was all over him and traded for Justin Upton which the pass fell incomplete. Enraged with only one out. Umpire Sam Holbrook called infield fly so seems to greatly strengthen their Falcons fans argued pass interSimmons would be automatilineup and make them a very ference should’ve been called, cally out, forcing the runners to strong championship contender. but the refs didn’t see it and the retreat back to first and second The Falcons have work to do but 49ers ran out the clock. Game should again contend in 2013, over. Falcons sent packing again. base. Braves fans hurled bottles, cups, and other trash onto the and the Georgia Bulldogs will Earlier in the year, the field of play, and rightfully so. have many holes to replace on Braves were affected by a posThe Braves had been robbed of a defense. However, with the resible missed call as well. Our possible rally by a terrible call. turn of senior quarterback Aaron hometown Braves were in the This year seemed to finally Murray, it looks like a team Wild Card round, having won 94 games in the regular season, and be Atlanta’s year for a champion- that will be very dangerous and ship. The state of Georgia hasn’t could return to the SEC Chamthey would play the St. Louis seen one pass through here since pionship game. As for Georgia Cardinals at Turner Field. Chip1995 when the Braves won the Tech, just no. They got lucky this per Jones might be playing in his World Series. The Bulldogs year, but the other three teams last game and the stadium was haven’t won one since 1980; the seem to be well on their way to a super-charged. Down 6-2, in the Falcons have never won one. The championship in the near future. eighth inning with two runners Braves haven’t won a championI may be optimistic, but we may on base, Braves shortstop Anship since 1995, and the Yellow not have to wait all that long. drelton Simmons hit a lofty fly
Kameron Uter Conquers the World
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By: David Martos Sports Editor ‘14
The Indiana Hoosiers are strong favorites for the Final Four.
Let the Madness Begin! By: Max Greenberg Staff Writer ‘14 As spring approaches, so does one of the most exciting, action-packed times in collegiate sports: March Madness. Sixtyfour teams enter the tournament on March 17 with Selection Sunday, but only one leaves the championship game on April 8 at the Georgia Dome victorious. The tourney is known for its incredible upsets and heartbreaking losses. Anything can happen from tipoff to the final buzzer. After last year’s exciting finish, this year’s tournament has a lot of hype to live up to. Since the Fab Five, no Michigan basketball team has played as well as this year’s team. Led by sophomore Trey Burke and junior Tim Hardaway, Jr., the Wolverines are 21-4 and poised to be a number one seed in the
tournament. Although they have suffered two recent losses to No. 1 ranked Indiana and No. 10 ranked Ohio State, the Maize and Blue hope to keep their spot as contenders for the national championship. Led by sophomore Cody Zeller, the No. 1 ranked Indiana Hoosiers are also strong favorites going into March. The Hoosiers average 82.9 points per game, which is second in the nation to Northwestern State University. The Hoosiers have gone 23-3 so far this season, and were ranked No. 1 in the preseason as well. Even the best college basketball analyzers can’t perfectly predict the outcome of the NCAA mens college basketball tournament without a good amount of luck. While some find this frustrating, others believe the fact that anything can happen in any game merely adds to the excitement.
Junior Kameron Uter was presented with a once in a lifetime opportunity after he was picked to play in the seventh annual Under 18 international football game against Canada. The team arrived at Houston, Texas on Feb. 2 for the international game against some of the best players from Canada. Kameron and team America spent the week practicing and getting ready for the big game on Feb. 6. The game was a thrilling contest, with America coming
back from behind and pulling off the win. Kameron ended the game with two catches and commanded double teams for parts of the game to help give his country the win. The game was special to Kameron, meaning more than just the typical game of football. “I am honored to have been a part of something so great. Just having those letters across my chest (USA) made me realize how important it was for me to do well for not just my team but also for my country,” said Kameron. Kameron also learned a lot from the coaches there, mainly about character building on and off the field. The tough practices and the game helped Kameron
make a lot of new friends. “I plan on staying in touch with all those guys,” he said. Kameron wasn’t the only person representing Pace; Coach Slade coached for team USA. Junior Denzel Franklin also got a nod to play in the game but could not go due to injury. Many Pace students were amazed with the honor bestowed upon the Pace representatives. “It’s certainly an honor to have people in our school representing our country on the world stage,” said junior John Morrison, who watched the game on the Internet. “It makes me real excited to see a kid from Pace put in the work and make it big,” said senior Jordan Schuchmann.
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Junior Kameron Uter jukes out a defender in his route to the end zone.